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A second source of energy shall be provided for an additional three starts within 30 minutes unless manual starting can be demonstrated to be effective. PSCO's were informed that the hydraulic start for the emergency generator was inoperable, rendering the emergency generator one means of starting. 74SOLAS(09)II-1/44.2

2050: The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions 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. Vessel reported leaking hydraulic oil resulting from a wasted plug on the spreader winch located on the stern ramp. 10c

MEASURES SHALL BE TAKEN TO THE SATISFACTTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS FUNCTIONING IN A RELIABLE MANNER AND THAT SATISFACTORY ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE FOR REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND ROUTINE RESTS TO ENSURE CONTINUOUS RELIABLE OPERATION. ALARM ON LOW PRESSURE CO2 SYSTEM INDICATING LOW LEVEL IN TANK IS SOUNDING CONTINUOUSLY DUE TO UNKNOWN FACTORS, NOT ENSURING CONTINUOUS RELIABLE OPERATION.

WHERE SOUNDING PIPES ARE USED, THEY SHALL NOT TERMINATE IN ANY SPACE WHERE THE RISK OF IGNITION OF SPILLAGE FROM THE SOUNDING PIP MIGHT ARISE. AS A GENERAL RULE, THEY SHALL NOT TERMINATE IN MACHINERY SPACES. HOWEVER, WHERE THE ADMINISTRATION CONSIDERS THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE IMPRACTICABLE, IT MAY PERMIT THE TERMINATION OF SOUNDING PIPES IN MACHINERY SPACES ON CONDITION THAT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE MET: AN OIL-LEVEL GUAGE IS PROVIDED MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARAGRAPH 2.2.3.5.2: OTHER OIL-LEVEL GAUGES MAY BE USED IN PLACE OF SOUNDING PIPES SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: IN CARGO SHIPS, THE FAILURE OF SUCH GAUGES OR OVERFILLING OF THE TANK SHALL NOT PERMIT THE RELASE OF FUEL INTO THE SPACE. THE ADMINISTRATION MAY PERMIT THE USE OF OIL LEVEL GUAGES WITH FLAT GLASSES AND SELF CLOSING VALVES BETWEEN THE GUAGES AND FUEL TANKS. SELF CLOSING VALVES WERE MECHANICALLY HELD OPEN ON FUEL OIL TANKS THROUGHOUT ENGINE ROOM. CREW REMOVED MECHANICAL HOLD BACK DEVICES. 74SOLAS(14)II-2/4.2.2.3.5.1 10(c)

IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED ELSEWHERE IN THE PRESENT REGULATIONS, SHIPS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS OF A CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY WHICH IS RECOGNIZED BY THE ADMINISTRATION, OR WITH APPLICABLE NATIONAL STANDARDS OF THE ADMINISTRATION WHICH PROVIDE AN EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY. PROVISIONS CRANE WAS IN USE DESPITE BEING PAST DATE WHICH REQUIRED CABLE TO BE RENEWED. CREW TAGGED OUT BREAKER SUPPLYING POWER TO CRANE. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/3.1

Oil filtering equipment will ensure that any oily mixture discharged into the sea after passing through the system has an oil content not exceeding 15 ppm. during initial testing of the OWS, the three way valve did not actuate when oil content dropped below the set threshold. MARPOL (11) I/14.6

Only a copy of the [name withheld] national certificate was on board the vessel. The [name withheld] original national certificate must be provided on board the vessel and verified by USCG PSCOs prior to departure.