03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Freeboard marks
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
The ring, lines, and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a darke background or in black on a light background. They shall be permanently marked on the side of the ship to the satisfaction of the administration. PSCO observed deficiency wasnt rectified prior to the next U.S. port after sailing foreign. This form B supersedes Form B issued on 07JAN2025.
ICLL 8
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel punched the hull to permanently mark the load line. Vessel also submitted report from recognized organization.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 7 January 2025
Resolved
The inspection and survey of ships, so far as regards the enforcement of the provisions of the present regulations and the provisions of the present regulations and the granting of exemptions therefrom, shall be carried out by officers of the administration. The administration may, however, entrust the inspections and surveys either to surveyors nominated for the purpose or to organizations recognized by it. Vessel's previous Classification Society Certificate expired 10DEC2024. SOLAS 20 I/6 (a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 January 2025
Resolution: Recieved copy of new Class Certificate.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 7 January 2025
Resolved
The ring, lines and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark background or in black on a light background. They shall be permanently marked on the sides of the ships to the satisfation of the administration. PSCO observed the load lines were not permanently marked. ICLL 8
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 April 2025
Resolution: New Def Issued
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 7 January 2025
Resolved
Oil fuel pipes, which, if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a storage tank, having a capacity of 500L and above situated above a double bottom, shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space. PSCO observed remote valve seized in the open position for the tank supplying the emergency generator. SOLAS 74 (2009 cons. ed.) II-2/4.2.2.3.4
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 February 2025
Resolution: The remote valve spun freely because of a broken cotter pin connecting it to the reach rod. Vessel personnel replaced cotter pin which re-connected the reach rod with the remote valve.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 26 October 2021
Resolved
04103 – The emergency source of electrical power is a generator it shall be started automatically, connected to emergency switchboard and services shall then be connected automatically to emergency power source. Emergency generator starts but emergency power is not distributed throughout the vessel. 74 SOLAS (04 Cons.) II-1/43.3.1.2 – 17b,c
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2021
Resolution: verified proper operation of emergency generator and emergency switchboard, and emergency power distribution system.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › 15 PPM Alarm arrangements
Issued 26 October 2021
Resolved
14108 – Any ship of 400 gross tons and above but less than 10000 gross tonnage shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment complying with paragraph 6 of this regulation oil filtering equipment shall ensure that any oil mixture discharged into the sea after passing through the system has an oil content not exceeding 15ppm. Vessel failed to verify proper operation of the system and components through testing procedures. 73/78 MARPOL (2017 Cons) Annex I/14.1 – 17b,c
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2021
Resolution: Verified calibration of the system, and C/E conducted satisfactory test of the OCM and testing proceedures for proper operation of the OWS and components.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 26 October 2021
Resolved
03110 – Manholes and flush scuttles in position 1 or 2 shall be closed by substantial covers capable of being made weather tight. Daylight was observed from steering room escape hatch when dogs were in fully closed position. ICLL 66/88 part I/ 18.1 – 17bc
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel fixed the emergency escape scuttles, it was verified no light was passing through when fully dogged closed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 16 March 2021
Resolved
Each vessel must be provided with a sound-powered telephone system to communicate between the pilothouse and the steering gear compartment. Sound-powered phone at steering station in engine room was not functional while attempting to communicate to the bridge.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 April 2021
Resolved 15 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel Rep emailed copy of Workorders from third party stating that the third party has replaced the soundpowered phone and tested the system satisfactory.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
Issued 16 March 2021
Resolved
All ships of 150 GT and upwards are to be fitted with a Bridge Navigational Watch Alert System (BNWAS) whenever the ship is underway. The BNWAS was not functioning at the time of inspection. Third-party technician repaired system in presence of attending MI. 74 SOLAS (14) V/2.2.3
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 16 March 2021
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Third-party technician repaired system in presence of attending MI.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 16 March 2021
Resolved
Emergency loads must transfer automatically to the final emergency power source within 45 seconds. The emergency generator automatically started when power was secured to the main generators, however, the final emergency power was not transferred within 45 seconds. Chief Engineer affected repairs in presence of attending MI and was able to demonstrate transfer to the emergency power source an additional (3) times during inspection.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 16 March 2021
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Chief Engineer affected repairs in presence of attending MI and was able to demonstrate transfer to the emergency power source an additional (3) times during inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
VSL IS REQD TO HAVE TWO FIRE PUMPS. VSL EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP IS INOP. VSL MUST PROVIDE OPERATIONAL EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP. 46CFR132.120
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 January 2020
Resolution: VSL CONTRACTED WITH BOLLINGER SHIPYARD TO FIND THAT A CHECK VALVE HAD BEEN INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN PREVENTING THE PUMP FROM GETTING FIRE WAD. VALVE WAS TURNED AND ALL TESTS SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
NONMETALLIC FUEL LINES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SERVICEABLE. STBD SSDG F/O SUPPLY IS DRY ROTTED. VSL MUST PROVIDE SERVICEABLE NONMETALLIC FUEL LINE FOR STBD SSDG. 46CFR56.50-75
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 January 2020
Resolution: Lines were replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
ALL LIFE JACKETS MUST BE IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION. LIFE JACKET LOCATED IN ENGINE ROOM WAS NOT SERVICEABLE. VESSEL MUST PROVIDE A SERVICEABLE LIFE JACKET IN THE ENGINE ROOM.
46CFR133.70
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 January 2020
Resolution: VSL PROVIDED NEW LIFE JACKET.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
LIFE JACKETS MUST BE PROPERLY STOWED. LIFE JACKET IN RUDDER ROOM WAS LAYING ON DECK. VSL MUST STOW LIFE JACKET IAW SAFETY PLAN. 46CFR133.70
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 January 2020
Resolution: VSL PROVIDED PROPER STOWAGE FOR LIFEJACKET IN STEERING SPACE.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Low level lighting in corridors
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
EMERGENCY LIGHTING IS REQUIRED TO ILLUMINATE EGRESS ROUTES DURING POWER OUTAGES. VSL HAS MULTIPLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS WHICH ARE EXTINGUISHED ON THE 01 AND 02 DECKS. VSL MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR EFFECTIVE EGRESS.46CFR129.440
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 January 2020
Resolution: VSL REPLACED ALL EXTINGUISHED E-LIGHTING.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
GENERAL ALARM MUST WORK WHILE VSL IS ON EMERGENCY POWER. VSL'S GENERAL ALARM WAS INOPERABLE ON E-POWER. VSL MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE GENERAL ALARM WHILE VSL IS ON E-POWER.
46CFR112.15-1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 January 2020
Resolution: VSL REPLACED A FAULTY FUSE. GENERAL ALARM TEST SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE PROTECTECTED FROM ACCIDENTAL CONTACT. BATTERY CHARGER AND BATTERY LEADS IN EDG SPACE ARE EXPOSED. VSL MUST PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL CONTACT. 46CFR111.05-3
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 January 2020
Resolution: VSL COVERED ELCTRICAL CONNECTIONS
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
BATTERIES ARE REQUIRED TO BE ADEQUATELY SECURED. BATTERIES LOCATED ON 01 DECK ARE NOT SECURED AND EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS. VSL MUST SECURE BATTERIES. 46CFR129.350
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 January 2020
Resolution: VSL PROVIDED NEW STRAPS TO SECURE BATTERIES.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 November 2019
Resolved
THERE MUST BE A MEANS OF GROUND DETECTION AT A CENTRALIZED MONITORING POSITION FO RTHE CIRCUIT AFFECTED. VSL'S 24V SYSTEM GROUND DETECTION SYSTEM IS INOP. VSL MUST PROVIDE AN OPERATIONAL GROUND DETECTION SYSTEM. 46CFR111.05-23
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 January 2020
Resolution: ALL GROUND DETECTION TESTS ARE OPERATIONAL FOR ALL THREE GENERATORS.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 7 March 2019
Resolved
Rescue boat davit wire rope was replaced and a load test was not witnessed by Coast Guard. Conduct load test in presence of CGMI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 March 2019
Resolution: Witnessed davit weight test.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 7 March 2019
Resolved
Fond several wasted wires and inadequate enclosures on rescue boat davit. Provide serviced winch and davit to satisfaction of attending CMGI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 March 2019
Resolution: Provided serviced winch and davit.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 7 March 2019
Resolved
Found C02 hose to paint locker wasted. Provide proper hose.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 March 2019
Resolution: Provided new hose for C02 extinguisher.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 March 2019
Resolved
Found life buoy with wasted plub. Provide approved life buoy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 March 2019
Resolution: Provided new life buoy.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Branch Circuit
Issued 27 February 2018
Resolved
Embarkation light not working on emergency power
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 April 2018
Resolved 2 March 2018
Resolution: see attached document
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 8 February 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of rescue boat engine and conduct Man Overboard drill.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 February 2017
Resolved 10 February 2017
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of rescue boat engine and satisfactory man overboard drill.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (emergency) › Switchboard
Issued 8 February 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of ammeter on emergency switchboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 February 2017
Resolved 10 February 2017
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operational test of ammeter.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 8 February 2017
Resolved
Adjust self closing doors on O-2 deck and main deck to full close.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 February 2017
Resolved 10 February 2017
Resolution: Doors adjusted to close properly.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Pump
Issued 8 February 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fuel transfer pump and emergency shutoff.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 February 2017
Resolved 10 February 2017
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of fuel transfer pump and emergency shutoff.
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Pressure Gauge
Issued 8 February 2017
Resolved
Provide appropriate gauge for air receivers.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 February 2017
Resolved 10 February 2017
Resolution: Guages of proper scale installed.