USNS HOWARD O. LORENZEN

Machinery and associated piping and fittings shall be of design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. Vessel reported a small leak in your No. 4 MDG LT cooler inlet pipe. Temporary repairs have been made which is leak free with no deformities, each watch will inspect and log the status and any changes. Permanent repairs or replacement in kind shall be completed for the No. 4 MDG LT cooler inlet pipe to the satisfaction of the RO (ABS).

Function of fixed fire detection & fire alarm system shall be periodically tested by means of heat or smoke for which the detector is designed. The detection system shall initiate audible & visual alarms on the navigation bridge and engineer officer locations. MI's noted 106 faults on the fire detection panel impacting Zone 2 (Frames 20-30; passageways, stairtowers, laundry rooms, galley, engineer's workshop, and pump room throughout multiple decks spanning the entire vertical zone). Approximately 80+ detectors disabled due to system fault and "no answer" with detection panel for alarm signals. Detection system shall be satisfactorily repaired & tested by authorized service provider prior to movement. Vessel is currently pier-side at Army North Dock in Yokohama, Japan. Cite: 74SOLAS(2014) II-2/7.3.2 II-2/7.4.2

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provision of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. During deck inspection, MI found forward store crane with hydraulic leak. 74SOLAS(2020) I/11.a

A mechanical means of closing each drain and scupper in the container or enclosed deck area are required. During deck inspection, multiple containments were missing mechanical plugs.

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provision of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Salt water leaks were discovered on MSD, water-maker, and MDG plate heat-exchanger systems. 74SOLAS(2020) I/11.a

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provision of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Found minor leak on MDG#3 engine coolant recirculation line from expansion tank supply. 74SOLAS(2020) I/11.a

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. Identified approximately 3" crack P/S lifeboat bow IWO of hook release mounting plate. Additionally, manual release cable upper pulley separated during lowering. SOLAS 74a (2014) III/ 19.2

Pressure gauge should indicate pressure correctly up to at least 1.5 times the pressure at which the safety valve is set. 02 Service air UPVs gauges are undersized and should read to at least 300 PSI. SOLAS 74a (2014) I/11, ABS rules 4-4-1/9.7.2

The main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems shall be capable of being closed from outside the space being ventilations. Ventilation intake loovers 03-34-3 is missing several blades and is inoperable. SOLAS 74a (2014) II-2/ 5.2.1.1

A Ship must have fixed container or enclosed deck area under each fuel oil or bulk lubricating oil tank vent, overflow, and fill pipe that has a capacity of one barrel. Several deck containments were missing mechanical plugs. 33 CFR 155.320

Fire line / pipe for the AFFF System running in way of the overhead in the Crew Laundry ( 1-18-1 ) developed at leak. Master reported that the fire line was pressured during anchor heaving operations for wash down of anchor chain when the line started to leak. Upon further investigation by the crew and upon removal ceiling panels, it was discovered that the pipe had Two (2) approx. 1 inch long fractures.