SIRE 2.0 with Inspector Mr Pyong I Chong

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.

 

 

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