ELEMENTS

SIRE 2.0 REF

OBSERVATIONS

Hardware           

2.4.1     

Light indication of 1S Water Ballast Tank on the control panel in Cargo Control Room was on (showing open status) while the valve was in shut position. Valve status was highlighted by ship staff by writing letter 'S' with a marker next to the valve. During the opening meeting it was reported that there were no open items in the defect reporting system.

Human                

Valve indicator issue was raised as a defect (called Findings within the computer-based reporting system) as 'Observation: OBS-V-1063' on 11 Nov 2024. However, the issue was closed out in the system on 22 Nov 2024 by OP in consultation with company's technical department, in anticipation of receipt of spares at next port, even though the issue had not yet been rectified.

Human

4.4.2      "Junior Deck Officer: Exceeded normal expectation

OP explained the procedure for use and testing of SART with reference to company procedure and on board equipment in detail.

Hardware           

5.8.1

"Water condensation droplets were visible and there was approximately 5 ml accumulation of water at the bottom of the glass cover of emergency light fitted at embarkation platform of port side lifeboat. This was rectified during the inspection.

Human                

During last weekly testing of emergency lights, OP did not notice the condensation and accumulation of water inside the glass cover of emergency light located at embarkation platform of port side lifeboat.

Hardware           

5.10.7   

Escape route from the accommodation to the shore means of access was not marked as required by company procedure (Oil Tanker Manual, Section 3.1.5).

Human                

OP was not aware of the company procedure which required the escape route from the accommodation to the shore means of access to be marked.

Photographs       

11.1.40

"Photo was not provided stating 'Not Fitted'. A large capacity P/V valve was fitted to the main inert gas line as pressure/vacuum-breaking (P/V) device. Photo added.