HARVEY STORM

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. During the test of the rescue boat, the cord to the outboard engine broke and when replaced the engine would not turn over. 74 SOLAS 2009 III/20.2

A daylight signaling, or other means, to communicate by light day and night using an energy source not soley dependent on ships power. Daylight signaling lamp did not have seperate source of power. 74 SOLAS 2009 V/19.2.2.2

12 rocket parachute flares shall be carried/stowed on or near the nav bridge complying with the LSA Code. Flares not stowed in water resistant container. 74 SOLAS 2009 III/6.3

Each Class 1 door must have a quick action closing device operative from both sides of the door. The quick action closing device on the port emergency escape hatch on the deck did not apply enough pressure on the knife-edge for the gasket to produce a water tight seal.

A procedure for tests to be conducted on automated equipment by the operator and the Coast Guard must be submitted to comply with 127.110. Vessel crew was unable to produce approved automation testing procedures.

No repairs or alterations to machinery or equipment that affects the safety of the OSV, may be made without notice to the OCMI. The low lube oil pressure and jacket water temperature safety shutdowns on three generators were disabled.

No repairs or alterations to machinery or equipment that affects the safety of the OSV, may be made without notice to the OCMI. The bus tie on the center generator has conflicting indications for open/close. The light on the panel shows circuit breaker open and the Woodward electronic display shows closed.

Piping subject to internal head pressure from oil in the tank must be fitted with positive shutoff valve located at the tank and must be arranged with means of manual local control and remote control from a safe location outside the compartment which the valves are located. Oil fuel pipes, which, if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or daily service tank having a capacity of 500 L and above shall be fitted with a valve on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space. The controls for remote operation of the valve for the emergency generator fuel tank shall be in a separate location from the controls for remote operation of other valves for tanks located in machinery spaces. It was noted that the emergency generator does not have a means to cut off the fuel supply at the tank and operable from outside the space.

Potable water tank Port wasted/missing pipe hangers.

Oil record book not signed by vessel master on page bottom

Vessel personnel were not proficient at abandoned ship drill. Life boat davit could not be operated.