USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS

All vessels on an international voyage are required to have the appropriate certificates under the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea. Vessel is enrolled in Alternate Compliance Program with American Bureau of Shipping designated to issue certificates on behalf of the United States of America. At the time of inspection, all certificates issued to the vessel by ABS are expired. Vessel is required to obtain valid certificates from ABS.

The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. Internal Combustion Engines having a rated power of 100 kW (135 hp) and over intended for propulsion and for auxiliary services essential for propulsion, maneuvering and safety (see 4-1-1/1.3) of the vessel are to be designed, constructed, tested, certified, and installed in accordance with the requirements of this section. Vessel reported a malfunction of the electronic speed control of the #1 Generator. Conduct repairs to the satisfaction of RO. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/Reg. 26.1 ABS Rules Part 4-2-1/1.1

Each fire pump must be capable of delivering water simultaneously from the two highest outlets at a Pitot tube pressure of approximately 50 p.s.i. Emergency fire pump provided 0 psi discharge pressure when tested simultaneously from the two highest outlets. Vessel is required to provide evidence of adequate pressure on #2 fire pump to attending RO.

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. The Main Engine #1 and #4 lube oil duplex strainer is leaking oil from the selector stem.

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs. The fire detector’s mounting bracket has rusted and broken off from the overhead in the starboard side ventilation dampener space.

The purpose of this regulation is to maintain and monitor the effectiveness of the fire safety and measures the ship is provided with. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: fire protection and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained and ready for use. The emergency fire pump start/stop panel indicator lights were extinguished in the Repair Locker #1 and control panel on the deck above the EOS.

The electrical power available shall be sufficient to supply all those services that are essential for safety in an emergency, due regard being paid to such services as may have to be operated simultaneously. The emergency source of electrical power shall be capable, having regard to starting currents and the transitory nature of certain loads, of supplying simultaneously at least the following services for the periods specified hereinafter, if they depend upon an electrical source for their operation: Verify location of interior emergency lights and replace missing "E" placard in the following locations: bakery, scullery, galley, mess deck/passage ways.

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. Prove operation of port rescue boat engine and submersible bilge pump.

The thorough examination, operational testing and overhaul required by paragraphs 11.1 to 11.4 and the maintenance and repair of equipment specified in paragraphs 11.1 to 11.4 shall be carried out in accordance with the Requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair, and the instructions for onboard maintenance as required by regulation 36. Port and starboard rescue boat lifting shackles with excessive wastage/wear. Replace with new and conduct applicable load test to the satisfaction of the attending Class surveyor.

Fire-fighter’s outfit shall comply with the Fire Safety Systems Code. Personal equipment shall consists of the following: Axe with a handle provided with high voltage insulation. All fire team members did not have a personal axe along with their protective clothing, boots, helmets, and lamp.

The purpose of this regulation is to maintain and monitor the effectiveness of the fire safety and measures the ship is provided with. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: fire protection and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained and ready for use. Repair the following damaged sprinkler heads with new: 1) Stbd Cargo Hold 3, Deck 2, above pallets of bagged flour mix, 2) Stbd main deck in way of Cargo Elevator No. 2, 3) Main deck centerline before Cargo Elevator No. 2 in vicinity of lifting equipment stored on bulkhead marked: [name withheld] 1 SWL 7,550 LBS.

All equipment to which this chapter applies shall be of a type approved by the Administration. Such equipment shall conform to appropriate performance standards not inferior to those adopted by the Organization. Prove NAVTEX receiver meets Resolution MSC.148(77) as referenced in MSC.1 CIRC.1403-Rev.2 (2022), paragraph 3.2.

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. Prove operation of port rescue boat engine and submersible bilge pump.

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. Prove operation of starboard rescue boat engine and submersible bilge pump.

Cables and wiring shall be installed and supported in such a manner as to avoid chafing or other damage. The grounding cables in broken and missing for M5 and M2 ventilation’s housing in the starboard ventilation dampener space.

The purpose of this regulation is to contain a fire in the space of origin. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: the fire integrity of the divisions shall be maintained at openings and penetrations. Backfill with fire stop in cable penetration on 01 Deck stbd side in way of GA alarm. Backfill with fire stop in cable penetration in space labeled: MJD 03-06-02 To ELEC EQPT RM 03-60-0.

The purpose of this regulation is to contain a fire in the space of origin. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: the fire integrity of the divisions shall be maintained at openings and penetrations. Repair A-0 fire door/frame (MJD 2-49-1) to ensure door closes properly with no gaps to prevent the passage of smoke/fire.

46 CFR 160.151-15 Each inflatable liferaft must meet the following requirements of this section: Each seam must be at least as strong as the weakest of the materials joined by the seam. 16 Life Rafts condemned and replaced at SeaFix Life Raft Facility in Saipan