Date: 23-Dec-24
Port : Unites States of America - Freeport
Inspector: Pyong I Chong
ELEMENTS |
SIRE 2.0 REF |
OBSERVATIONS |
HARDWARE |
2.4.1 |
Fixed
temperature readout for no.3 cargo tank middle was showing about (-) 2
degrees more than that of other tanks. The difference persisted on previous
cargo operation. |
HUMAN |
2.4.1 |
OP did not
include the erratic readout temperature sensor in defect list for middle
level of cargo tank no 3P. |
PROCESS |
12.2.1 |
Question no.
4.1.1, 10.1.3.2, 10.1.6, 10.2.1, 10.8, 10.10.6, 10.10.7 & 11.3 were
incomplete or blank. |
HUMAN |
3.5.1 |
Safety and
security familiarization checklists for the operator's superintendent who
stayed onboard from 25 to 27 Nov 2024 were left blank for following sections:
1. Time of boarding. 2. Time familiarization completed. 3. Important
information containing 11 items being required to be ticked. |
PROCESS |
4.2.3 |
Master's
standing order did not include the minimum BCR permitted during normal
navigational watches. The minimum required BCR of 2 miles was added to the
standing order during the inspection. |
HUMAN |
5.1.16 |
The drill
scenarios were unrealistic or inadequate to test the shipboard emergency
plan. Last two 6 monthly drill records dated 25 Apr and 30 Oct 2024 were the
same with wording, scenario, and location of the engine room. |
HUMAN |
5.5.1 |
OP in charge
of the paint store was not aware of the location of exhaust fan switch for
the space. A notice 'Ventilate before entry' was prominently marked at the
entrance door. |
HARDWARE |
5.6.1 |
A portable
multi gas detector measuring for O2 and HC in inerted condition was found in
erratic readout when sampling oxygen content in cargo hold no.3 as indicated
over 8.5%, while oxygen content sampled by two other detectors showed below
5%. The detector was made operational after recalibration. |
HARDWARE |
9.1.1 |
The hydraulic
jack pressure gauge had not been calibrated before use where brake testing
equipment was carried. A requisition for calibration was raised. |