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14105 - The arrangement on board ship for the extraction of samples from the 15ppm bilge separator discharge line to the 15ppm bilge alarm should give a truly representative sample of the effluent with an adequate pressure and flow. PSCO conducted test of oil content meter while the oily water separator was operating in recirculation mode and discovered that the system would still simulate an overboard discharge when oil content meter was presented with a fresh water sample. Additionally, the oil content meter’s sample valve was labeled incorrectly, and crew has been operating system in fresh water sample mode when thought to be in bilge water or discharge sample mode. - MARPOL 73/78 Annex I/14.7/MEPC.107(49)6.2.2 - 30abc

15106 - The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional requirements which may be established by the company. (1) 34 immersion suits found in unsatisfactory condition. Vessel's SMS (Doc#SMO-412, 6.8.4) requires monthly checks and once in three months donning of suit. Three months (August, September, October 2019) of monthly maintenance and inspection checklists (form 07) signed by 3/O and Master indicate satisfactory condition of immersion suits. (2) Fuel oil purifying unit local water fire-extinguishing system nozzle discharge unsatisfactory. Generator #1 local water fire-extinguishing system smoke alarm inoperable. Vessel conducts monthly and annual checks of water mist system per Monthly Maintenance and Inspection checklist - FFA form 08 and form 12 (Annual). Three months (August, September and October) and 2018 checklists records indicate satisfactory condition of all equipment. During test of smoke detector, crew attempted to use a heat gun to test. Crew was unable to reset watermist system for 30+ minutes following activation, incorrectly believing that the bridge panel must reset the system. (3) Improper operation of OWS permits oily waste to be discharged overboard. Crew is unfamiliar with operation of OWS and OCM. No procedures available for testing of OCM alarms. Improper labeling of valve. Due to objective evidence in the above deficiencies that the vessel is not in substantial compliance with relevant conventions, the Captain of the Port questions the adequacy and/or implementation of the vessel's SMS under the ISM code. An audit is recommended to be conducted within 30 days by the flag state or RO to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM code. Provide decision to the U.S. Coast Guard.

07106 - A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system shall be installed in machinery spaces where the main propulsion and associated machinery... are provided. One smoke detector in engine room was held in place with a zip tie and another one held in place with tape. - 74SOLAS(14 cons.) II-2/7.4.1.2.2.2 - 16ac

99102 - Maintenance, testing and inspections shall be carried out based on the guidelines developed by the organization. In addition to the onboard maintenance and inspections stated in these guidelines, manufacturer’s maintenance and inspection guidelines should be followed. Vessel’s crew was unable to provide manufacturer’s instructions for the water mist system smoke and heat detectors. - 74SOLAS (14 cons.) II-2/14.2.2.1/MSC.1/Circ.1432 - 16ac

07120 - The purpose of this regulation is to provide means of escape so that persons on board can safety and swiftly escape. PSCO observed padlock on primary escape from engine room as per Fire Control Plan. Door had no means to release lock in emergency. - 74SOLAS(14)II-2/13.1 - 10c

13199 - Hydraulic power operated steering gear shall be provided with a fixed storage tank having sufficient capacity to recharge at least one power activating system. PSCO observed tank level to be below minimum level indicated. -74SOLAS(04)II-I/29.12.3 -10c

11119- Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. 34 immersion suits zippers are not in working order or the seams are severely deteriorated rendering them inoperable. -74SOLAS (14cons.) III/20.2. -30abc

07109 - Machinery spaces of category A above 500 m/3 in volume shall... be provided by an approved type of fixed water based or equivalent local application fire-extinguishing system... The system should be available for immediate use and capable of continuously supplying water based medium for at least 20 min... During test of fuel oil purifier local water fire-extinguishing system (hypermist), nozzle discharge pressure and volume inadequate to extinguish fire. During test of generator #1 local water fire-extinguishing system, smoke detector did not activate, preventing the system from automatically operating to extinguish a fire. - 74SOLAS II-2/10.5.6; MSC.1/circ.1387. -30abc

0611 - Life Saving Appliances - Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. The normal equipment of every lifeboat shall consist of: watertight receptacles containing a total of 3 liters of fresh water for each person the lifeboat is permitted to accommodate; and a food ration totaling not less than 10,000KJ for each person the lifeboat is permitted to accomodate, these rations shall be kept in an airtight packaging and stowed in a watertight container. Free-fall lifeboat holds a complement of 25 passengers, requiring 25 10,000KJ food rations and 75 liters of water. PSCO observed free-fall lifeboat to have 11 10,000KJ food rations and 69 liters of water on-board. Replace food and water rations as per LSA requirement prior to departure from port. SOLAS 74 (14) Cons. III/20.2; LSA 4.4.8 17c