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Dear Premuda's fellows,Dear Premuda's fellows,Dear Premuda's fellows,Dear Premuda's fellows,

As anticipated in the last edition, during May and June this year, two new vessels entered the Premuda’s family: Four Nabucco and Four Otello.

Welcome then to the new “babies” and good luck, calm seas and winds!

This number is introducing the concept of the best practice. The term, commonly used in the quality systems, is becoming more and more familiar in our system too. The general definition of “best practice” is processes that represent the most effective way of achieving a specific objective.

For “process” is generally intended the general concept of carrying out tasks or doing work.

Best practices serve as a general outline for a variety of situations. For instance, in the service process, a list of best practices may be given to people working in the process, highlighting the most efficient way to complete their tasks.

Safety too can be improved through individuated and divulged best practices.

Part of the challenge is to identify practices that are not widely visible. Often the better practices are carried out by individual or teams: a certain effort will then be necessary to individuate the best practices we can encounter and dissemi-nate them among our fleet.

The vetting section is deeply analyzing the re-cent vetting failures: nevertheless to say that failing a MOC approval during a low market pe-riod is creating huge problems, with Charterers having great chances to invoke the breach of the Charter Party provisions.

The commercial section continues the excursus of the carriage of the steel cargoes: brief expla-

The selected closed casesThe selected closed casesThe selected closed casesThe selected closed cases

In this Issue:

• Best practice: meaning and how to improve

• Commercial issues: the carriage of steel cargoes

• The vessel in the hurricane: the Four Island and the com-

mercial implication of the lack of MOCs approval in per-

forming the time charter employment.

• The Academic Lesson: Marpol’s history

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§ Two near misses clearly indicating the reason of the more frequent near miss : under evaluation § Two near misses clearly indicating the reason of the more frequent near miss : under evaluation § Two near misses clearly indicating the reason of the more frequent near miss : under evaluation § Two near misses clearly indicating the reason of the more frequent near miss : under evaluation

of common routine jobs/tasksof common routine jobs/tasksof common routine jobs/tasksof common routine jobs/tasks

§ One incident occurred in pump room with potential serious implication on the commercial side§ One incident occurred in pump room with potential serious implication on the commercial side§ One incident occurred in pump room with potential serious implication on the commercial side§ One incident occurred in pump room with potential serious implication on the commercial side

§ An incident occurred during a routine job§ An incident occurred during a routine job§ An incident occurred during a routine job§ An incident occurred during a routine job

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August 2010

nation on checks to be done for stowage, dun-nage, loading are considered in this issue.

Finally, the Academic sections goes on with the history of the Marpol.

Good reading to everyone!

G. Mortola

Academic lessonAcademic lessonAcademic lessonAcademic lesson

A “special passenger”!

The premises of the two analyzed cases are different: the first event came out from a planned operation, while

the second case was due to an unauthorized inspection performed by an oiler. Anyway, probably, the main

cause of both occurrences, as evidenced by the analysis, was a lack of working standard. In particular the un-

dervaluation of a very common operation: a fixed ladder climbing.

The analysis carried out for the two cases kin object pointed out the correct best practice for the use of fixed

ladders, highlighting in particular the 3-points contact technique. Other specific items should be taken in con-

sideration with regard to safe use of fixed and portable ladders and discussed during crew safety meetings:

• Portable ladders usage – Position your ladder in the safest location possible; it needs a solid, level base.

The ladder should be set at a 75 degree angle and secured at bottom and top. ...continued on page 3

Selected closed cases

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...continued from page 2

It should extend the side rails at least 1 mt. above the upper level and the area must be clear of hazards.

• Ladder inspection – Check for cracks, bends, splits or corrosion. Check all rungs and step connections. Make

sure the ladder’s feet work properly. Make sure all bolts and rivets are secured. Make sure steps, rungs and

other ladder parts are free of oil, grease and other materials. Make sure rung locks and spreader braces are

working.

• Ladder’s choice: when the use of a portable ladder is required, length and material of ladder should be evalu-

ated with regard to required workload and the requirement of work going to be performed.


The incident has been deeply analyzed due to

the impact resulted from it to the activities of

the ship and required almost three months to

be closed. As consequence of the incident a

“Vetting Inspection” was cancelled, with poten-

tial consequences on commercial side and

several members of the crew were employed

in cleaning operations for about three days

with a significant increase of their workload,

also considering that the ship was engaged in

close range operations.

The analysis pointed out two main causes for

the incident:

• the safety seal located in pump room

was modified relative to its original

shape. In particular, the transparent level

gauge was removed (probably due to

some break) and never replaced with a

new one and nobody realized that it was

missing. The lack of the level gauge to-

gether with an infrequent use of the line

in object, caused a lack of attention to-

wards the safety seal.

• The vacuum breaker valve placed on top

of the seal was found in very bad condi-

tion, as consequence of a completely

missing maintenance.

In few words, the component was completely

forgotten and after more than three years re-

minded us its existence with the incident in

object.

The present case should be taken in consi -

deration by all tankers as a guidance to make

a check of the bilge/sludge line from E.R. to

slop tank, with particular attention to the non

return seal (required by MARPOL) and to its

components (level gauge and vacuum breaker

valve).

Drawing of line for tranfering of sluge/bilge from En-Drawing of line for tranfering of sluge/bilge from En-Drawing of line for tranfering of sluge/bilge from En-Drawing of line for tranfering of sluge/bilge from En-gine Room to Slop.gine Room to Slop.gine Room to Slop.gine Room to Slop.

Detailed schema of installed seal on board M/T Detailed schema of installed seal on board M/T Detailed schema of installed seal on board M/T Detailed schema of installed seal on board M/T Four BayFour BayFour BayFour Bay

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The incident in object is rela-tive to an injury happened during a so-called “routine job”. Topics to be pointed out for this occurrence are the followings:

• Also routine jobs are to be considered as a source of potential hazard and are to be treated with an assess-ment of possible risks and adopting necessary meas-ures according with results of carried out analysis. Of-ten, the familiarity with such operations, deter-mines a low level of atten-tion, with a substantial in-crease of incidents.

• It must be considered the importance assumed by Personal Protective Equip-ments for the occurrence in object. In the analyzed case, the correct wearing of leather gloves, dramatically reduced the physical con-sequences of the incident, downsizing it from a possi-ble partial amputation of a finger, to a wound that was possible to suture.

Studies conducted on arc flash incidents, occurred dur-

ing welding ( Electrical Safety Workshop in St. Louis, February 2009 ) , demonstrate that

where the risk assessment took in consideration PPE, the percentage of incident having as a consequence physical injuries were 60%; on the contrary when PPE weren’t considered by risk assessment process, the percentage raised to 83%.

The vessel in the “hurricane”

The Operations Manager comments:The Operations Manager comments:The Operations Manager comments:The Operations Manager comments:

On tankers, in the Charter Parties for Time Charter Periods, it is always present a top important clause: the vetting clause. As everyone can easily understand, the compliance to the clause is not of easy management.

The clause is issued in various and different terms, but basi-cally all are stating—more or less—as follows:

“Owners warrant that they will be instrumental in arranging “Owners warrant that they will be instrumental in arranging “Owners warrant that they will be instrumental in arranging “Owners warrant that they will be instrumental in arranging inspection for and will maintain throughout the duration of this inspection for and will maintain throughout the duration of this inspection for and will maintain throughout the duration of this inspection for and will maintain throughout the duration of this charter, approvals by Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron and other charter, approvals by Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron and other charter, approvals by Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron and other charter, approvals by Shell, BP, ExxonMobil, Chevron and other major oil companies on Charterers reasonable request but at major oil companies on Charterers reasonable request but at major oil companies on Charterers reasonable request but at major oil companies on Charterers reasonable request but at Owners expense”.Owners expense”.Owners expense”.Owners expense”.

The clause is severe and probably non in perfect alignment with the actual shipping industry requirements for vetting by Major Oil Companies (OCIMF) and SIRE System: however, it is the clause that, when inserted in the CP, we have to follow and to comply with.

Particularly in case of long T/C, when the market, for any rea-son drops down and the charterers are paying over it, all op-portunities to create problems and reasons to withdraw the Charter Party or to put the vessel off hire is welcomed for char-ters.

Unfortunately, during this last period, one of our good ladies incurred in such unpleasant situation.

The Four Island, employed in a long T/C, unfortunately failed two consecutive vetting inspections (details in the relevant section of the Vetting Issues): thus, the vetting status of the vessel was no more complying with the pertinent CP clause.

Vessel was like a bare lady, like a nice piece of steel still float-ing but useless. This is surely the worst scenario for a ship: to be not able to serve the scope she was built for: make traffic, transport goods from one place to another place, be commer-cially suitable.

Our Company instantly received a message, very short one, clearly stating vessel would had been considered off Hire and

out of service till the conditions would had been restored and vessel was again complying to the CP clause.

The very s e n s i t i v e situation required an immediate involvement of our P&I Club and lawyers in order to find any potential escape and get enough time to organize the good lady conditions and a new inspection by a Major Oil Company.

Vessels and Company passed few months in a critical situa-tion, being always in Charterers hands and intention, while waiting for vessel’s employment in order to understand that at least for the duration of the employment, the risk was mitigated … and start again to be under the frustration of Charterers threat to put the vessel off hire when vessel was again unfixed. Our legal counsels worked well in order to tone down and mitigate the consequences, by looking for any way, even the narrowest and disputable ones.

A sort of fighting took place and really vessel was in a hurri-cane.

Finally, a MOC inspection was organized and vessel passed the examination and was defined to be acceptable for busi-ness. This created a new SIRE report accessible to all OCIMF members and , Company successfully showed the right com-mitment and compliance with CP terms. As consequence of this positive and good SIRE inspection report contained in the OCIMF program, some other MOCs confirmed the ves-sel’s acceptability…then, in a very shot time, the Hurricane passed and vessel escapes from the threat of Charterers penalties. This is not surely the place where to analyze the occurrences: in this section, we have to highlight that the commercial impact could be really massif and nasty in case of non compliance with this sensitive CP clause.

All operators on board and ashore should be aware and stay in alert, not only for the technical questions related to the vetting result, but also for the thoughts to the severe conse-quences in commercial terms.

“A VESSEL WITHOUT EMPLOYMENT — OR WORST —WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY TO GET AN EMPLOYMENT IS A POOR PIECE OF STEEL. ASKING MONEY TO SURVIVE, BUT NOT MAKING ANY MONEY”.

By G. Mortola

Further, Charterers hereby give Owners notice that Charter-Further, Charterers hereby give Owners notice that Charter-Further, Charterers hereby give Owners notice that Charter-Further, Charterers hereby give Owners notice that Charter-ers consider that Owners are also in breach of their obliga-ers consider that Owners are also in breach of their obliga-ers consider that Owners are also in breach of their obliga-ers consider that Owners are also in breach of their obliga-tion to maintain the vessel pursuant to clause 3(i) of the tion to maintain the vessel pursuant to clause 3(i) of the tion to maintain the vessel pursuant to clause 3(i) of the tion to maintain the vessel pursuant to clause 3(i) of the Charterparty as demonstrated by the fact that Shell and BP Charterparty as demonstrated by the fact that Shell and BP Charterparty as demonstrated by the fact that Shell and BP Charterparty as demonstrated by the fact that Shell and BP have rejected the vessel. In the circumstances, Charterers have rejected the vessel. In the circumstances, Charterers have rejected the vessel. In the circumstances, Charterers have rejected the vessel. In the circumstances, Charterers further give Owners notice pursuant to clause 3(iii) that further give Owners notice pursuant to clause 3(iii) that further give Owners notice pursuant to clause 3(iii) that further give Owners notice pursuant to clause 3(iii) that Charterers require Owners to demonstrate to Charterers’ Charterers require Owners to demonstrate to Charterers’ Charterers require Owners to demonstrate to Charterers’ Charterers require Owners to demonstrate to Charterers’ reasonable satisfaction that Owners have exercised due reasonable satisfaction that Owners have exercised due reasonable satisfaction that Owners have exercised due reasonable satisfaction that Owners have exercised due diligence to fulfil their undertakings under clause 3(i). Char-diligence to fulfil their undertakings under clause 3(i). Char-diligence to fulfil their undertakings under clause 3(i). Char-diligence to fulfil their undertakings under clause 3(i). Char-terers hereby reserve their right to put the vessel offterers hereby reserve their right to put the vessel offterers hereby reserve their right to put the vessel offterers hereby reserve their right to put the vessel off----hire hire hire hire pursuant to clause 3(iii) in the event that Owners are not pursuant to clause 3(iii) in the event that Owners are not pursuant to clause 3(iii) in the event that Owners are not pursuant to clause 3(iii) in the event that Owners are not able to satisfy Charterers that they have exercised due dili-able to satisfy Charterers that they have exercised due dili-able to satisfy Charterers that they have exercised due dili-able to satisfy Charterers that they have exercised due dili-gence as required by the terms of the Charterparty.gence as required by the terms of the Charterparty.gence as required by the terms of the Charterparty.gence as required by the terms of the Charterparty.

“In the circumstances, Charterers have no option but to fully “In the circumstances, Charterers have no option but to fully “In the circumstances, Charterers have no option but to fully “In the circumstances, Charterers have no option but to fully reserve all their rights under clause 47 of the governing reserve all their rights under clause 47 of the governing reserve all their rights under clause 47 of the governing reserve all their rights under clause 47 of the governing Charterparty and hereby do so, expressly including but not Charterparty and hereby do so, expressly including but not Charterparty and hereby do so, expressly including but not Charterparty and hereby do so, expressly including but not limited to treating the vessel as offlimited to treating the vessel as offlimited to treating the vessel as offlimited to treating the vessel as off----hire, claiming back hire hire, claiming back hire hire, claiming back hire hire, claiming back hire paid whilst the vessel was or is offpaid whilst the vessel was or is offpaid whilst the vessel was or is offpaid whilst the vessel was or is off----hire and cancelling the hire and cancelling the hire and cancelling the hire and cancelling the Charterparty. Charterparty. Charterparty. Charterparty.

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Vetting Issues

months acceptability (normally 6 months for vessel over 15 years) and witnessing the strong improvement done after the analysis. I personally thank all involved parts starting from Master and Crew Staff. Four BayFour BayFour BayFour Bay requested to SHELL in Singapore on 10SHELL in Singapore on 10SHELL in Singapore on 10SHELL in Singapore on 10thththth May has been May has been May has been May has been cancelledcancelledcancelledcancelled by Owner side due to an incident occurred in Pump Room on arrival for discharging port and affecting heavily vessel readiness to Vetting inspection. Then SHELL requested to attend in Kharg Island had no inspector avail-able, then to ChevronChevronChevronChevron, not interested and referring to other SIRE reports available. Inspection will be requested again after dry-dock works scheduled to be completed ending September 2010 Four IslandFour IslandFour IslandFour Island Vessel performed a SIRE Inspection with BP, New Manga-BP, New Manga-BP, New Manga-BP, New Manga-lore India on 11/05/2010 (14 No)lore India on 11/05/2010 (14 No)lore India on 11/05/2010 (14 No)lore India on 11/05/2010 (14 No), with NEGATIVE result. Then the vessel has been submitted to Shell, Fujairah Shell, Fujairah Shell, Fujairah Shell, Fujairah 20/06/2010 (10 NO),20/06/2010 (10 NO),20/06/2010 (10 NO),20/06/2010 (10 NO), with again NEGATIVE result al-though the observation list was reduced in number and avoided any high risk one. In fact either ExxonMobil re-ferred to Shell SIRE Report for evaluation, either did Chev-ron. This tremendous negative trend created a strong claim by vessel Charterers causing a possible loose of the contract and anyway affecting Company image. Then the vessel performed a SIRE Inspection with BP, Fujairah BP, Fujairah BP, Fujairah BP, Fujairah 24/08/2010 (2 NO)24/08/2010 (2 NO)24/08/2010 (2 NO)24/08/2010 (2 NO), with positive result.

FramuraFramuraFramuraFramura Vessel performed a SIRE Inspection with BP, Singapore BP, Singapore BP, Singapore BP, Singapore 08/06/2010 (16 NO)08/06/2010 (16 NO)08/06/2010 (16 NO)08/06/2010 (16 NO), with positive result. Then ADNOC accepted vessel until 8 June 2011 referring to BP SIRE.

Four MoonFour MoonFour MoonFour Moon Vessel performed a SIRE inspection with Shell, Kingston Shell, Kingston Shell, Kingston Shell, Kingston 26/05/2010 (14 NO)26/05/2010 (14 NO)26/05/2010 (14 NO)26/05/2010 (14 NO), with negative result. Four SmileFour SmileFour SmileFour Smile Vessel performed a SIRE inspection with CEPSA, Algeciras CEPSA, Algeciras CEPSA, Algeciras CEPSA, Algeciras 17/06/2010 (10 NO)17/06/2010 (10 NO)17/06/2010 (10 NO)17/06/2010 (10 NO), with positive result, then vessel per-formed a SIRE inspection with Shell, Singapore Shell, Singapore Shell, Singapore Shell, Singapore 20/05/2010 (5 NO)20/05/2010 (5 NO)20/05/2010 (5 NO)20/05/2010 (5 NO), with positive result. BPBPBPBP accepted ves-sel until 20 May 2011 referring to Shell SIRE. Four WindFour WindFour WindFour Wind No SIRE inspections were performed during this period, next inspection to be requested at first discharging opera-tion. Vessel still in storage position in UK waters. Four SkyFour SkyFour SkyFour Sky No SIRE inspections were performed during this period. ADNOC accepted vessel until 24 March 2012 referring to Shell SIRE dd. 24 March 2010. Vessel is now in storage position in UK waters. Bulk CarriersBulk CarriersBulk CarriersBulk Carriers Four SpringsFour SpringsFour SpringsFour Springs No vetting inspection was performed during this period. At the moment we are preparing the vessel for calling the RIGHTSHIP inspection at first suitable port.

By M. Leveratto

Dear all,

We are here commenting results achieved by Premuda ves-sels on Vetting issue mainly in reference to: SIRE Reports performed during period May SIRE Reports performed during period May SIRE Reports performed during period May SIRE Reports performed during period May –––– August 2010August 2010August 2010August 2010

Following the good period since 08/2009 (Four Island nega-tive inspection with BP 28/08/2009 in Singapore) but gen-erally more than 2 years with excellent results, the alarm/advise sent in the last quarter report came actual with the worst period under my management, so since 2002.

Main negative issues I want here to briefly underline are the following:

• Extreme bad performancebad performancebad performancebad performance, two consecutive failures two consecutive failures two consecutive failures two consecutive failures BP/SHELL of the vessel Four Island after the 15th years Spe-cial Survey and CAP completed by 01/2010.

• Notwithstanding the validity of the approval achieved by positive SIRE done in New Mangalore on 15/03/2010 and with 6 month validity, BP didn’t accept the Four Bay for a voyage to be completed within July with Certificates expiring at 31/07, due to the fact that vessel was reach-ing 15 years of life on 15/07 and no CAP was available. To be added on top of this picture the matter had in Pump Room causing the not possibility to perform the already scheduled inspection with SHELL. The two matters summed created the very difficult possibility to fix the ves-sel for last voyage before repairs, causing the matter to arrive to repairs without a valid SIRE and so the needing to perform a SIRE quite immediately after repairs com-pleted with all the problems related. Even with CAP organi-zation, we missed the Class inspection with vessel under discharging

• It was decided to submit the M/V Four Moon to a SHELL SIRE inspection to verify status of vessel readiness in terms of an International market. As everybody knows the vessel is employed in Caribbean sea with Italian/Cuban crew and not performing SIRE inspection since 2007. Re-Re-Re-Re-sult has been negative.sult has been negative.sult has been negative.sult has been negative.

For any SIRE failure was issued a Company Analysis, here enclosed and we strongly recommend to all to carefully read and study analysis detailed over there. As a PRECISE ADVISE PRECISE ADVISE PRECISE ADVISE PRECISE ADVISE coming out mainly from the Four Is-land BP and Four Moon failure, SIRE Inspectors raised the acceptability level of safety on respect of any possible leak-age in ER and PR. Any pre-inspection should be extremely careful in detecting any possible problem, leakage or dirty, and immediately address the corrective action, temporarily and final one, locally or through Technical Dept. To be noted that in consideration of the poor result achieved in this quarter and with the intention of strictly monitor Vet-ting activity, Company decided to appoint ITM to perform a Company decided to appoint ITM to perform a Company decided to appoint ITM to perform a Company decided to appoint ITM to perform a screening of Vessels and Office activity screening of Vessels and Office activity screening of Vessels and Office activity screening of Vessels and Office activity in the aim of a seri-ous and specialized control and possible improve. As final closing and turning the face to something positive, I want to underline the extreme positive result of last BP SIRE done by Four Island in Fujairah on 24/08 with only 2 obser-vations minor allowing the vessel to be recognized for 12

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6.24 Is a suitable containment fitted around hydraulic and 6.24 Is a suitable containment fitted around hydraulic and 6.24 Is a suitable containment fitted around hydraulic and 6.24 Is a suitable containment fitted around hydraulic and

other deck machinery? other deck machinery? other deck machinery? other deck machinery? NONONONO

The mooring winch containments on the poop deck were The mooring winch containments on the poop deck were The mooring winch containments on the poop deck were The mooring winch containments on the poop deck were

holed in several areas compromising the integrity of the holed in several areas compromising the integrity of the holed in several areas compromising the integrity of the holed in several areas compromising the integrity of the

containment.containment.containment.containment.

Mooring winch containment were under maintenance, so Mooring winch containment were under maintenance, so Mooring winch containment were under maintenance, so Mooring winch containment were under maintenance, so showing few problems due to chipping. Temporary repair showing few problems due to chipping. Temporary repair showing few problems due to chipping. Temporary repair showing few problems due to chipping. Temporary repair carried out and item put in vessel Defect List for final re-carried out and item put in vessel Defect List for final re-carried out and item put in vessel Defect List for final re-carried out and item put in vessel Defect List for final re-pairs to be performed at next DD.pairs to be performed at next DD.pairs to be performed at next DD.pairs to be performed at next DD. Preventive actions required: enhance control of ships Preventive actions required: enhance control of ships Preventive actions required: enhance control of ships Preventive actions required: enhance control of ships maintenance during vessel inspections and reports and maintenance during vessel inspections and reports and maintenance during vessel inspections and reports and maintenance during vessel inspections and reports and vessel monthly status by Technical Superintendent in or-vessel monthly status by Technical Superintendent in or-vessel monthly status by Technical Superintendent in or-vessel monthly status by Technical Superintendent in or-der to have priority works listed and carried out timely. der to have priority works listed and carried out timely. der to have priority works listed and carried out timely. der to have priority works listed and carried out timely.

9.13 Are mooring winches in good order? 9.13 Are mooring winches in good order? 9.13 Are mooring winches in good order? 9.13 Are mooring winches in good order? NONONONO

Ref to the two OBS 9.15 and 6.24.Ref to the two OBS 9.15 and 6.24.Ref to the two OBS 9.15 and 6.24.Ref to the two OBS 9.15 and 6.24.

See comments to 9.15 and 6.24.See comments to 9.15 and 6.24.See comments to 9.15 and 6.24.See comments to 9.15 and 6.24.

9.15 Do brake linings, drums and pins appear in good or-9.15 Do brake linings, drums and pins appear in good or-9.15 Do brake linings, drums and pins appear in good or-9.15 Do brake linings, drums and pins appear in good or-

der? der? der? der? NONONONO

1. The brake band on the starboard forecastle mooring 1. The brake band on the starboard forecastle mooring 1. The brake band on the starboard forecastle mooring 1. The brake band on the starboard forecastle mooring

winch was wasted to the extent that the brake lining was winch was wasted to the extent that the brake lining was winch was wasted to the extent that the brake lining was winch was wasted to the extent that the brake lining was

detached.detached.detached.detached.

2. The brake linings on two of the bow mooring winches 2. The brake linings on two of the bow mooring winches 2. The brake linings on two of the bow mooring winches 2. The brake linings on two of the bow mooring winches

were deteriorated to over 75% of their original thickness.were deteriorated to over 75% of their original thickness.were deteriorated to over 75% of their original thickness.were deteriorated to over 75% of their original thickness.

Annual winch brake test performed on 26Annual winch brake test performed on 26Annual winch brake test performed on 26Annual winch brake test performed on 26thththth October 2009 October 2009 October 2009 October 2009 indicating brake capacity satisfactory. However job for indicating brake capacity satisfactory. However job for indicating brake capacity satisfactory. However job for indicating brake capacity satisfactory. However job for renewing brake linings have been scheduled during next renewing brake linings have been scheduled during next renewing brake linings have been scheduled during next renewing brake linings have been scheduled during next voyage.voyage.voyage.voyage. Preventive actions required: enhance control of ships Preventive actions required: enhance control of ships Preventive actions required: enhance control of ships Preventive actions required: enhance control of ships maintenance during vessel inspections and reports and maintenance during vessel inspections and reports and maintenance during vessel inspections and reports and maintenance during vessel inspections and reports and vessel monthly status by Technical Superintendent in or-vessel monthly status by Technical Superintendent in or-vessel monthly status by Technical Superintendent in or-vessel monthly status by Technical Superintendent in or-der to have priority works listed and carried out timely . der to have priority works listed and carried out timely . der to have priority works listed and carried out timely . der to have priority works listed and carried out timely .

9.20 Are pedestal fairleads, roller fairleads and other roll-9.20 Are pedestal fairleads, roller fairleads and other roll-9.20 Are pedestal fairleads, roller fairleads and other roll-9.20 Are pedestal fairleads, roller fairleads and other roll-

ers well greased and free to turn and are bitts and chocks ers well greased and free to turn and are bitts and chocks ers well greased and free to turn and are bitts and chocks ers well greased and free to turn and are bitts and chocks

free of grooving? free of grooving? free of grooving? free of grooving? NONONONO

Significant grooving in excess of 8Significant grooving in excess of 8Significant grooving in excess of 8Significant grooving in excess of 8----10 mm was noted on a 10 mm was noted on a 10 mm was noted on a 10 mm was noted on a

majority of the bow and stern chocks..majority of the bow and stern chocks..majority of the bow and stern chocks..majority of the bow and stern chocks..

As per design the ship is fitted with chocks Panama type As per design the ship is fitted with chocks Panama type As per design the ship is fitted with chocks Panama type As per design the ship is fitted with chocks Panama type instead of rollers. In the last two years the ship has been instead of rollers. In the last two years the ship has been instead of rollers. In the last two years the ship has been instead of rollers. In the last two years the ship has been involved in two maneuvering operation weekly. involved in two maneuvering operation weekly. involved in two maneuvering operation weekly. involved in two maneuvering operation weekly. Preventive actions required: The use of the worst ones will Preventive actions required: The use of the worst ones will Preventive actions required: The use of the worst ones will Preventive actions required: The use of the worst ones will be avoided till next opportunity for repairing the chock by be avoided till next opportunity for repairing the chock by be avoided till next opportunity for repairing the chock by be avoided till next opportunity for repairing the chock by welding building up. Item already reported in vessel Defect welding building up. Item already reported in vessel Defect welding building up. Item already reported in vessel Defect welding building up. Item already reported in vessel Defect List for repairing at next DD.List for repairing at next DD.List for repairing at next DD.List for repairing at next DD. To prevent high wear of wires and Panama chocks sur-To prevent high wear of wires and Panama chocks sur-To prevent high wear of wires and Panama chocks sur-To prevent high wear of wires and Panama chocks sur-faces due to frequent mooring ops, use of leather /faces due to frequent mooring ops, use of leather /faces due to frequent mooring ops, use of leather /faces due to frequent mooring ops, use of leather /antifriction stripes and additional wires greasing will be antifriction stripes and additional wires greasing will be antifriction stripes and additional wires greasing will be antifriction stripes and additional wires greasing will be enforced by Tech. Supt. enforced by Tech. Supt. enforced by Tech. Supt. enforced by Tech. Supt.

9.27 If the vessel is equipped for mooring at single point 9.27 If the vessel is equipped for mooring at single point 9.27 If the vessel is equipped for mooring at single point 9.27 If the vessel is equipped for mooring at single point

moorings, does it meet the recommendations as applica-moorings, does it meet the recommendations as applica-moorings, does it meet the recommendations as applica-moorings, does it meet the recommendations as applica-

ble, contained in Mooring Equipment Guidelines (3ble, contained in Mooring Equipment Guidelines (3ble, contained in Mooring Equipment Guidelines (3ble, contained in Mooring Equipment Guidelines (3rdrdrdrd edi-edi-edi-edi-

tion)?tion)?tion)?tion)? NONONONO

Analysis of negative outcome of SHELL vetting inspection Analysis of negative outcome of SHELL vetting inspection Analysis of negative outcome of SHELL vetting inspection Analysis of negative outcome of SHELL vetting inspection carried out on M/T “Four Moon”carried out on M/T “Four Moon”carried out on M/T “Four Moon”carried out on M/T “Four Moon”–––– IMO n 8225010 on 26IMO n 8225010 on 26IMO n 8225010 on 26IMO n 8225010 on 26thththth

May 2010 at Kingston Jamaica.May 2010 at Kingston Jamaica.May 2010 at Kingston Jamaica.May 2010 at Kingston Jamaica. SIRE # 1000SIRE # 1000SIRE # 1000SIRE # 1000----1762176217621762----2017201720172017----8266 carried out by8266 carried out by8266 carried out by8266 carried out by

SHELL International ShippingSHELL International ShippingSHELL International ShippingSHELL International Shipping

Result of the SHELL Vetting inspection carried out on the MT “Four Moon” on 26th May 2010, with vessel under discharg-ing operation, has been assessed negatively. List of Obser-vation raised were related to fourteen (14) issues.

SHELL message reporting the failure and the non accep-

tance of the vessel is below copied as follow:

Following the above inspection this vessel does not meet Following the above inspection this vessel does not meet Following the above inspection this vessel does not meet Following the above inspection this vessel does not meet

the requirements for charter by a SHELL group of company, the requirements for charter by a SHELL group of company, the requirements for charter by a SHELL group of company, the requirements for charter by a SHELL group of company,

for carriage of a SHELL cargo and for carrying out cargo for carriage of a SHELL cargo and for carrying out cargo for carriage of a SHELL cargo and for carrying out cargo for carriage of a SHELL cargo and for carrying out cargo

operations at a terminal operated by SHELL group com-operations at a terminal operated by SHELL group com-operations at a terminal operated by SHELL group com-operations at a terminal operated by SHELL group com-

pany.pany.pany.pany. This vessel must be reThis vessel must be reThis vessel must be reThis vessel must be re----inspected by STASCO whilst carrying inspected by STASCO whilst carrying inspected by STASCO whilst carrying inspected by STASCO whilst carrying

out a cargo discharge operation at a non SHELL terminal out a cargo discharge operation at a non SHELL terminal out a cargo discharge operation at a non SHELL terminal out a cargo discharge operation at a non SHELL terminal

before we will consider rebefore we will consider rebefore we will consider rebefore we will consider re----assessing her suitability. Such reassessing her suitability. Such reassessing her suitability. Such reassessing her suitability. Such re----

inspection should not take place until at least 6 months inspection should not take place until at least 6 months inspection should not take place until at least 6 months inspection should not take place until at least 6 months

from the date of inspection.from the date of inspection.from the date of inspection.from the date of inspection.

The SHELL message doesn’t give any specific address on

the cause of the failure or which of the observations

caused the vessel rejection; no High risk deficiencies were

mentioned as well. The only memo well underlined is that as

per SHELL policy vessel will be not re-inspected before a

period of six (6) months to be utilized for reviewing all and

put the vessel in the condition to be able to pass a SHELL

SIRE in a positive way.

COMPANY ANALYSISCOMPANY ANALYSISCOMPANY ANALYSISCOMPANY ANALYSIS

We are here listing the observations given to the vessel

4.1 Is the vessel provided with adequate Operator’s naviga-4.1 Is the vessel provided with adequate Operator’s naviga-4.1 Is the vessel provided with adequate Operator’s naviga-4.1 Is the vessel provided with adequate Operator’s naviga-

tion instructions and procedures? tion instructions and procedures? tion instructions and procedures? tion instructions and procedures? NONONONO The Operator did not provide guidance to the Master as to The Operator did not provide guidance to the Master as to The Operator did not provide guidance to the Master as to The Operator did not provide guidance to the Master as to

when and under what circumstances recorded information when and under what circumstances recorded information when and under what circumstances recorded information when and under what circumstances recorded information

from the VDR unit should be downloaded and retained such from the VDR unit should be downloaded and retained such from the VDR unit should be downloaded and retained such from the VDR unit should be downloaded and retained such

as collisions, groundings, etc...as collisions, groundings, etc...as collisions, groundings, etc...as collisions, groundings, etc... Corrective/preventive actions required: Company is prepar-Corrective/preventive actions required: Company is prepar-Corrective/preventive actions required: Company is prepar-Corrective/preventive actions required: Company is prepar-ing a dedicate instruction for SVDR /VDR management.ing a dedicate instruction for SVDR /VDR management.ing a dedicate instruction for SVDR /VDR management.ing a dedicate instruction for SVDR /VDR management.

5.41 Are flashback arresters fitted at the cylinders and at 5.41 Are flashback arresters fitted at the cylinders and at 5.41 Are flashback arresters fitted at the cylinders and at 5.41 Are flashback arresters fitted at the cylinders and at

work station and are they in good order ?work station and are they in good order ?work station and are they in good order ?work station and are they in good order ? NONONONO

No flash back arrestors was fitted to the oxygen workstation No flash back arrestors was fitted to the oxygen workstation No flash back arrestors was fitted to the oxygen workstation No flash back arrestors was fitted to the oxygen workstation

in the E/R workshop.in the E/R workshop.in the E/R workshop.in the E/R workshop.

Vessel has separate gas room for service bottle (Oxygen and Vessel has separate gas room for service bottle (Oxygen and Vessel has separate gas room for service bottle (Oxygen and Vessel has separate gas room for service bottle (Oxygen and Acetylene) and flash back arrestors are fitted on both lines. Acetylene) and flash back arrestors are fitted on both lines. Acetylene) and flash back arrestors are fitted on both lines. Acetylene) and flash back arrestors are fitted on both lines. Corrective action: Ship’s Staff have fitted second flash back Corrective action: Ship’s Staff have fitted second flash back Corrective action: Ship’s Staff have fitted second flash back Corrective action: Ship’s Staff have fitted second flash back arrestors in workstation in E/R workshop immediately after arrestors in workstation in E/R workshop immediately after arrestors in workstation in E/R workshop immediately after arrestors in workstation in E/R workshop immediately after inspection and observation.inspection and observation.inspection and observation.inspection and observation.

Pagina 10

Vetting Issues

The aggregate pumps were located within the main engine The aggregate pumps were located within the main engine The aggregate pumps were located within the main engine The aggregate pumps were located within the main engine

compartment, no mist detector was fitted as recom-compartment, no mist detector was fitted as recom-compartment, no mist detector was fitted as recom-compartment, no mist detector was fitted as recom-

mended.mended.mended.mended. The hydraulic pressure pack are located in ER and the The hydraulic pressure pack are located in ER and the The hydraulic pressure pack are located in ER and the The hydraulic pressure pack are located in ER and the

same is attended during cargo operations. However we are same is attended during cargo operations. However we are same is attended during cargo operations. However we are same is attended during cargo operations. However we are

evaluating the possibility to install the oil mist detector evaluating the possibility to install the oil mist detector evaluating the possibility to install the oil mist detector evaluating the possibility to install the oil mist detector

during next DD. during next DD. during next DD. during next DD.

Preventive action required: none, technical investigation to Preventive action required: none, technical investigation to Preventive action required: none, technical investigation to Preventive action required: none, technical investigation to

be finalized to verify possibility to retrofit systems with oil be finalized to verify possibility to retrofit systems with oil be finalized to verify possibility to retrofit systems with oil be finalized to verify possibility to retrofit systems with oil

mist detector. mist detector. mist detector. mist detector.

11.36 Are machinery spaces and steering gear compart-11.36 Are machinery spaces and steering gear compart-11.36 Are machinery spaces and steering gear compart-11.36 Are machinery spaces and steering gear compart-

ments clean and free from obvious leaks and is overall ments clean and free from obvious leaks and is overall ments clean and free from obvious leaks and is overall ments clean and free from obvious leaks and is overall

standard of housekeeping and fabric maintenance satis-standard of housekeeping and fabric maintenance satis-standard of housekeeping and fabric maintenance satis-standard of housekeeping and fabric maintenance satis-

factory ? factory ? factory ? factory ? NONONONO

Oil was noted to be entrenched in the wire way cable runs Oil was noted to be entrenched in the wire way cable runs Oil was noted to be entrenched in the wire way cable runs Oil was noted to be entrenched in the wire way cable runs above the OWS. Fuel oil was accumulated on the lower above the OWS. Fuel oil was accumulated on the lower above the OWS. Fuel oil was accumulated on the lower above the OWS. Fuel oil was accumulated on the lower stringers of the lower port side of the engine room forward stringers of the lower port side of the engine room forward stringers of the lower port side of the engine room forward stringers of the lower port side of the engine room forward of OWS unit. The mechanical seal to the boiler fuel oil feed of OWS unit. The mechanical seal to the boiler fuel oil feed of OWS unit. The mechanical seal to the boiler fuel oil feed of OWS unit. The mechanical seal to the boiler fuel oil feed pump was actively leaking fuel oil.pump was actively leaking fuel oil.pump was actively leaking fuel oil.pump was actively leaking fuel oil. Matter as reported also for items 11.22 and 11.23 has Matter as reported also for items 11.22 and 11.23 has Matter as reported also for items 11.22 and 11.23 has Matter as reported also for items 11.22 and 11.23 has

been cleared immediately after vessel departure. been cleared immediately after vessel departure. been cleared immediately after vessel departure. been cleared immediately after vessel departure.

Preventive actions required: see above comments as per Preventive actions required: see above comments as per Preventive actions required: see above comments as per Preventive actions required: see above comments as per

11.22. and 11.23 11.22. and 11.23 11.22. and 11.23 11.22. and 11.23

11.39 Are sea water pumps, sea chests, and associated 11.39 Are sea water pumps, sea chests, and associated 11.39 Are sea water pumps, sea chests, and associated 11.39 Are sea water pumps, sea chests, and associated

pipe work in a satisfactory condition and free of hard rust pipe work in a satisfactory condition and free of hard rust pipe work in a satisfactory condition and free of hard rust pipe work in a satisfactory condition and free of hard rust

and temporary repairs, particularly outboard of the pipe and temporary repairs, particularly outboard of the pipe and temporary repairs, particularly outboard of the pipe and temporary repairs, particularly outboard of the pipe

side valves ? side valves ? side valves ? side valves ? NONONONO

A soft patch was noted on the heavily corroded salt water A soft patch was noted on the heavily corroded salt water A soft patch was noted on the heavily corroded salt water A soft patch was noted on the heavily corroded salt water

cooling line serving the crankcase cooling system. SW cool-cooling line serving the crankcase cooling system. SW cool-cooling line serving the crankcase cooling system. SW cool-cooling line serving the crankcase cooling system. SW cool-

ing pipe to the #1 DG was noted to have moderate to ing pipe to the #1 DG was noted to have moderate to ing pipe to the #1 DG was noted to have moderate to ing pipe to the #1 DG was noted to have moderate to

heavy corrosion. A majority of the SW piping was noted to heavy corrosion. A majority of the SW piping was noted to heavy corrosion. A majority of the SW piping was noted to heavy corrosion. A majority of the SW piping was noted to

have active corrosion throughout the E/R.have active corrosion throughout the E/R.have active corrosion throughout the E/R.have active corrosion throughout the E/R.

Sea water pipes in engine room are made in CUNIFER or in Sea water pipes in engine room are made in CUNIFER or in Sea water pipes in engine room are made in CUNIFER or in Sea water pipes in engine room are made in CUNIFER or in

steel with rubber liner inside. The last ones apparently are steel with rubber liner inside. The last ones apparently are steel with rubber liner inside. The last ones apparently are steel with rubber liner inside. The last ones apparently are

in bad condition but leaks should not be present. Usually in bad condition but leaks should not be present. Usually in bad condition but leaks should not be present. Usually in bad condition but leaks should not be present. Usually

for safety reasons the crew add soft patch because it is for safety reasons the crew add soft patch because it is for safety reasons the crew add soft patch because it is for safety reasons the crew add soft patch because it is

not possible evaluate the condition of rubber liner. We are not possible evaluate the condition of rubber liner. We are not possible evaluate the condition of rubber liner. We are not possible evaluate the condition of rubber liner. We are

including the matter in ship defect list for repairs at first including the matter in ship defect list for repairs at first including the matter in ship defect list for repairs at first including the matter in ship defect list for repairs at first

opportunity or at next DD at the latestopportunity or at next DD at the latestopportunity or at next DD at the latestopportunity or at next DD at the latest Preventive actions required: maintenance plan for ER sea Preventive actions required: maintenance plan for ER sea Preventive actions required: maintenance plan for ER sea Preventive actions required: maintenance plan for ER sea

cooling water system to be prepared by tech dept, to in-cooling water system to be prepared by tech dept, to in-cooling water system to be prepared by tech dept, to in-cooling water system to be prepared by tech dept, to in-

clude renewal of pipes sections showing high corrosion clude renewal of pipes sections showing high corrosion clude renewal of pipes sections showing high corrosion clude renewal of pipes sections showing high corrosion

signs on the basis of failure risk assessment. signs on the basis of failure risk assessment. signs on the basis of failure risk assessment. signs on the basis of failure risk assessment.

12.6 Is the general condition of the service pipe12.6 Is the general condition of the service pipe12.6 Is the general condition of the service pipe12.6 Is the general condition of the service pipe----work sat-work sat-work sat-work sat-

isfactory and is it free from significant corrosion and pitting isfactory and is it free from significant corrosion and pitting isfactory and is it free from significant corrosion and pitting isfactory and is it free from significant corrosion and pitting

and soft patches or other temporary repairs? and soft patches or other temporary repairs? and soft patches or other temporary repairs? and soft patches or other temporary repairs? NONONONO

The bolts on a majority of the hydraulic supply piping in The bolts on a majority of the hydraulic supply piping in The bolts on a majority of the hydraulic supply piping in The bolts on a majority of the hydraulic supply piping in

way of the supply valves were severely corroded to the ex-way of the supply valves were severely corroded to the ex-way of the supply valves were severely corroded to the ex-way of the supply valves were severely corroded to the ex-

tent that a wrench could not be utilized on the nuts or bolt tent that a wrench could not be utilized on the nuts or bolt tent that a wrench could not be utilized on the nuts or bolt tent that a wrench could not be utilized on the nuts or bolt

The vessel had SPM notation approved by ABS class.The vessel had SPM notation approved by ABS class.The vessel had SPM notation approved by ABS class.The vessel had SPM notation approved by ABS class. Angles through pedestal fairleads after modification per-Angles through pedestal fairleads after modification per-Angles through pedestal fairleads after modification per-Angles through pedestal fairleads after modification per-formed during last DD on 2007, is less 0f 135 degrees and formed during last DD on 2007, is less 0f 135 degrees and formed during last DD on 2007, is less 0f 135 degrees and formed during last DD on 2007, is less 0f 135 degrees and all arrangements are according to OCIMF requirements. all arrangements are according to OCIMF requirements. all arrangements are according to OCIMF requirements. all arrangements are according to OCIMF requirements. During the several moorings already performed on SPM, no During the several moorings already performed on SPM, no During the several moorings already performed on SPM, no During the several moorings already performed on SPM, no overload was recorded on the involved winches or recovery overload was recorded on the involved winches or recovery overload was recorded on the involved winches or recovery overload was recorded on the involved winches or recovery and making fast mooring chains .and making fast mooring chains .and making fast mooring chains .and making fast mooring chains . Preventive actions required: none Preventive actions required: none Preventive actions required: none Preventive actions required: none

11.14 Is a comprehensive and up to date inventory of spare 11.14 Is a comprehensive and up to date inventory of spare 11.14 Is a comprehensive and up to date inventory of spare 11.14 Is a comprehensive and up to date inventory of spare

parts being maintained? parts being maintained? parts being maintained? parts being maintained? NONONONO

The vessel was not provided with a list of critical spares to The vessel was not provided with a list of critical spares to The vessel was not provided with a list of critical spares to The vessel was not provided with a list of critical spares to

be maintained on board.be maintained on board.be maintained on board.be maintained on board.

Corrective/preventive actions required: Company target at Corrective/preventive actions required: Company target at Corrective/preventive actions required: Company target at Corrective/preventive actions required: Company target at the moment is set on Class PMS approval. Minimum stock the moment is set on Class PMS approval. Minimum stock the moment is set on Class PMS approval. Minimum stock the moment is set on Class PMS approval. Minimum stock for critical equipment is still under study and preparation .for critical equipment is still under study and preparation .for critical equipment is still under study and preparation .for critical equipment is still under study and preparation .

11.22 Are hot surfaces, particularly diesel engines, free of 11.22 Are hot surfaces, particularly diesel engines, free of 11.22 Are hot surfaces, particularly diesel engines, free of 11.22 Are hot surfaces, particularly diesel engines, free of

any evidence of fuel, diesel and lubricating oil ? any evidence of fuel, diesel and lubricating oil ? any evidence of fuel, diesel and lubricating oil ? any evidence of fuel, diesel and lubricating oil ? NONONONO

Numerous active fuel oil and lube oil leaks were noted on Numerous active fuel oil and lube oil leaks were noted on Numerous active fuel oil and lube oil leaks were noted on Numerous active fuel oil and lube oil leaks were noted on

the M/E, two diesel generators, steam turbine generator the M/E, two diesel generators, steam turbine generator the M/E, two diesel generators, steam turbine generator the M/E, two diesel generators, steam turbine generator

and aggregate pumps (hydraulic oil). Oil soaked lagging was and aggregate pumps (hydraulic oil). Oil soaked lagging was and aggregate pumps (hydraulic oil). Oil soaked lagging was and aggregate pumps (hydraulic oil). Oil soaked lagging was

noted on steam lines under the main generator flat.noted on steam lines under the main generator flat.noted on steam lines under the main generator flat.noted on steam lines under the main generator flat. Ship’s Staff are aware of worn parts that may cause small Ship’s Staff are aware of worn parts that may cause small Ship’s Staff are aware of worn parts that may cause small Ship’s Staff are aware of worn parts that may cause small active leakages and they are able to avoid this by continu-active leakages and they are able to avoid this by continu-active leakages and they are able to avoid this by continu-active leakages and they are able to avoid this by continu-ous monitoring and repairs of these parts. But work over-ous monitoring and repairs of these parts. But work over-ous monitoring and repairs of these parts. But work over-ous monitoring and repairs of these parts. But work over-load caused by political situation in the last two ports. Vene-load caused by political situation in the last two ports. Vene-load caused by political situation in the last two ports. Vene-load caused by political situation in the last two ports. Vene-zuela (high war risk) and Kingston (state of emergency) zuela (high war risk) and Kingston (state of emergency) zuela (high war risk) and Kingston (state of emergency) zuela (high war risk) and Kingston (state of emergency) have distracted crew from this important safety duty. We have distracted crew from this important safety duty. We have distracted crew from this important safety duty. We have distracted crew from this important safety duty. We are confident that our Engine Staff in normal condition is are confident that our Engine Staff in normal condition is are confident that our Engine Staff in normal condition is are confident that our Engine Staff in normal condition is able to quickly recover from the observed unsafe conditions. able to quickly recover from the observed unsafe conditions. able to quickly recover from the observed unsafe conditions. able to quickly recover from the observed unsafe conditions. Master/Chief Engineer already confirmed cleaning of puri-Master/Chief Engineer already confirmed cleaning of puri-Master/Chief Engineer already confirmed cleaning of puri-Master/Chief Engineer already confirmed cleaning of puri-fier room and the areas highlighted.fier room and the areas highlighted.fier room and the areas highlighted.fier room and the areas highlighted. Preventive actions: review of Company maintenance and Preventive actions: review of Company maintenance and Preventive actions: review of Company maintenance and Preventive actions: review of Company maintenance and reporting policy relevant to systems and areas subject to reporting policy relevant to systems and areas subject to reporting policy relevant to systems and areas subject to reporting policy relevant to systems and areas subject to fire hazard to be evaluated as well as with additional train-fire hazard to be evaluated as well as with additional train-fire hazard to be evaluated as well as with additional train-fire hazard to be evaluated as well as with additional train-ing on safety hazards to be provided to engine officers by ing on safety hazards to be provided to engine officers by ing on safety hazards to be provided to engine officers by ing on safety hazards to be provided to engine officers by Saf. Supt in the form of courses and/or dedicated CC. Saf. Supt in the form of courses and/or dedicated CC. Saf. Supt in the form of courses and/or dedicated CC. Saf. Supt in the form of courses and/or dedicated CC.

Highlighted part above: even if part of our Company official Highlighted part above: even if part of our Company official Highlighted part above: even if part of our Company official Highlighted part above: even if part of our Company official

reply it is necessary to underline that no any external situa-reply it is necessary to underline that no any external situa-reply it is necessary to underline that no any external situa-reply it is necessary to underline that no any external situa-

tion should have the possibility to jeopardize our SQEM sys-tion should have the possibility to jeopardize our SQEM sys-tion should have the possibility to jeopardize our SQEM sys-tion should have the possibility to jeopardize our SQEM sys-

tem. It is duty of Master to overview these situations assur-tem. It is duty of Master to overview these situations assur-tem. It is duty of Master to overview these situations assur-tem. It is duty of Master to overview these situations assur-

ing that system is maintained at good standard in terms of ing that system is maintained at good standard in terms of ing that system is maintained at good standard in terms of ing that system is maintained at good standard in terms of

Safety and Quality.Safety and Quality.Safety and Quality.Safety and Quality.

11.23 Are purifier rooms and fuel and lubricating oil han-11.23 Are purifier rooms and fuel and lubricating oil han-11.23 Are purifier rooms and fuel and lubricating oil han-11.23 Are purifier rooms and fuel and lubricating oil han-

dling areas ventilated and clean ?dling areas ventilated and clean ?dling areas ventilated and clean ?dling areas ventilated and clean ? NONONONO

Active oil leaks and oil soave lagging was noted throughout Active oil leaks and oil soave lagging was noted throughout Active oil leaks and oil soave lagging was noted throughout Active oil leaks and oil soave lagging was noted throughout the purifier room. The deck plating in the purifier room was the purifier room. The deck plating in the purifier room was the purifier room. The deck plating in the purifier room was the purifier room. The deck plating in the purifier room was pooled with fuel oil in several areas.pooled with fuel oil in several areas.pooled with fuel oil in several areas.pooled with fuel oil in several areas. See comments at 11.22.See comments at 11.22.See comments at 11.22.See comments at 11.22.

11.25 Where hydraulic aggregate pumps are located within 11.25 Where hydraulic aggregate pumps are located within 11.25 Where hydraulic aggregate pumps are located within 11.25 Where hydraulic aggregate pumps are located within

the main engine compartment, is an oil mist detector fit-the main engine compartment, is an oil mist detector fit-the main engine compartment, is an oil mist detector fit-the main engine compartment, is an oil mist detector fit-

ted ? ted ? ted ? ted ? NONONONO

Pagina 11

Vetting Issues

Analysis of negative outcome of BP vetting inspection car-Analysis of negative outcome of BP vetting inspection car-Analysis of negative outcome of BP vetting inspection car-Analysis of negative outcome of BP vetting inspection car-ried out on M/T “Four Island”ried out on M/T “Four Island”ried out on M/T “Four Island”ried out on M/T “Four Island”

IMO n 9012729 on 11IMO n 9012729 on 11IMO n 9012729 on 11IMO n 9012729 on 11thththth May 2010 at New Mangalore .May 2010 at New Mangalore .May 2010 at New Mangalore .May 2010 at New Mangalore .

SIRE # 1000SIRE # 1000SIRE # 1000SIRE # 1000----1661166116611661----2007200720072007----0489 carried out by Capt. Chitrigi. 0489 carried out by Capt. Chitrigi. 0489 carried out by Capt. Chitrigi. 0489 carried out by Capt. Chitrigi.

Result of the BP Vetting inspection carried out on the M/T “Four Island” on 11th May 2010, with vessel under dis-charging operation, has been assessed negatively. List of Observation raised were related to fourteen (14) issues.

BP message reporting the failure and the non acceptance

of the vessel reported as follow:

We note that, in the main, unsatisfactory procedures and We note that, in the main, unsatisfactory procedures and We note that, in the main, unsatisfactory procedures and We note that, in the main, unsatisfactory procedures and

safety culture on the Vessel relating to:safety culture on the Vessel relating to:safety culture on the Vessel relating to:safety culture on the Vessel relating to:

• SafetySafetySafetySafety

• Engine Room oil leaksEngine Room oil leaksEngine Room oil leaksEngine Room oil leaks

“Have lead BPS to form the view that the vessel is not being “Have lead BPS to form the view that the vessel is not being “Have lead BPS to form the view that the vessel is not being “Have lead BPS to form the view that the vessel is not being operated to the standard BPS requires. Following a suffi-operated to the standard BPS requires. Following a suffi-operated to the standard BPS requires. Following a suffi-operated to the standard BPS requires. Following a suffi-cient time period, and once you have satisfactory evidence cient time period, and once you have satisfactory evidence cient time period, and once you have satisfactory evidence cient time period, and once you have satisfactory evidence to demonstrate that there have been improvements in the to demonstrate that there have been improvements in the to demonstrate that there have been improvements in the to demonstrate that there have been improvements in the operational procedures onboard, you are free to reapply for operational procedures onboard, you are free to reapply for operational procedures onboard, you are free to reapply for operational procedures onboard, you are free to reapply for a BP Inspection.”a BP Inspection.”a BP Inspection.”a BP Inspection.”

As a short explanation of the above wording to be noted

that vessel got 14 observation of which two of them has

been marked as “HIGH RISKHIGH RISKHIGH RISKHIGH RISK” ones:

5.4 Marshalling batons (portable lighting) for use in helicop-5.4 Marshalling batons (portable lighting) for use in helicop-5.4 Marshalling batons (portable lighting) for use in helicop-5.4 Marshalling batons (portable lighting) for use in helicop-

ter operations were not certified intrinsically safe.ter operations were not certified intrinsically safe.ter operations were not certified intrinsically safe.ter operations were not certified intrinsically safe.

The requisition for intrinsically safe marshalling batons for The requisition for intrinsically safe marshalling batons for The requisition for intrinsically safe marshalling batons for The requisition for intrinsically safe marshalling batons for

use in helicopter operation have been immediately issued use in helicopter operation have been immediately issued use in helicopter operation have been immediately issued use in helicopter operation have been immediately issued

and new material have been supplied in Fujairah on 17and new material have been supplied in Fujairah on 17and new material have been supplied in Fujairah on 17and new material have been supplied in Fujairah on 17thththth

May 2010. Company carried out internal verification to de-May 2010. Company carried out internal verification to de-May 2010. Company carried out internal verification to de-May 2010. Company carried out internal verification to de-

termine correct requisitioning/ordering path for intrinsically termine correct requisitioning/ordering path for intrinsically termine correct requisitioning/ordering path for intrinsically termine correct requisitioning/ordering path for intrinsically

safe material. Safety Superintendent will disseminate result safe material. Safety Superintendent will disseminate result safe material. Safety Superintendent will disseminate result safe material. Safety Superintendent will disseminate result

of enquire to all Vessel Fleet and Office by Company Circu-of enquire to all Vessel Fleet and Office by Company Circu-of enquire to all Vessel Fleet and Office by Company Circu-of enquire to all Vessel Fleet and Office by Company Circu-

lar. lar. lar. lar. Requirement for check of proper intrinsically safe Requirement for check of proper intrinsically safe Requirement for check of proper intrinsically safe Requirement for check of proper intrinsically safe

equipment in use for helicopter ops on board of all other equipment in use for helicopter ops on board of all other equipment in use for helicopter ops on board of all other equipment in use for helicopter ops on board of all other

Company vessels will be issued by Saf. Supt.Company vessels will be issued by Saf. Supt.Company vessels will be issued by Saf. Supt.Company vessels will be issued by Saf. Supt.

11.40 Oil was observed in the following spaces: Bottom 11.40 Oil was observed in the following spaces: Bottom 11.40 Oil was observed in the following spaces: Bottom 11.40 Oil was observed in the following spaces: Bottom

plating below ME, in area above ME crankcase and below plating below ME, in area above ME crankcase and below plating below ME, in area above ME crankcase and below plating below ME, in area above ME crankcase and below

DG °s 1 and 2.DG °s 1 and 2.DG °s 1 and 2.DG °s 1 and 2.

ME oil leakage is coming from camshaft seal just renewed ME oil leakage is coming from camshaft seal just renewed ME oil leakage is coming from camshaft seal just renewed ME oil leakage is coming from camshaft seal just renewed

during last drydock repair. Still a small oil quantity is pre-during last drydock repair. Still a small oil quantity is pre-during last drydock repair. Still a small oil quantity is pre-during last drydock repair. Still a small oil quantity is pre-

sent and Ship Staff is monitoring the matter to address any sent and Ship Staff is monitoring the matter to address any sent and Ship Staff is monitoring the matter to address any sent and Ship Staff is monitoring the matter to address any

necessary action. Small oil leakage was detected below necessary action. Small oil leakage was detected below necessary action. Small oil leakage was detected below necessary action. Small oil leakage was detected below

DD/GG 1 and 2 crankcases, due to crankcase overfill and DD/GG 1 and 2 crankcases, due to crankcase overfill and DD/GG 1 and 2 crankcases, due to crankcase overfill and DD/GG 1 and 2 crankcases, due to crankcase overfill and

vessel trim. The oil was immediately cleaned during the vessel trim. The oil was immediately cleaned during the vessel trim. The oil was immediately cleaned during the vessel trim. The oil was immediately cleaned during the

inspection. Engine crew have been instructed to refill DG inspection. Engine crew have been instructed to refill DG inspection. Engine crew have been instructed to refill DG inspection. Engine crew have been instructed to refill DG

crankcase oil at a lower level, routinely monitor and eventu-crankcase oil at a lower level, routinely monitor and eventu-crankcase oil at a lower level, routinely monitor and eventu-crankcase oil at a lower level, routinely monitor and eventu-

ally clean these area as necessary. Instruction note/ally clean these area as necessary. Instruction note/ally clean these area as necessary. Instruction note/ally clean these area as necessary. Instruction note/

warning have been added on PMS for oil refilling level and warning have been added on PMS for oil refilling level and warning have been added on PMS for oil refilling level and warning have been added on PMS for oil refilling level and

monitoring/cleaning matter.monitoring/cleaning matter.monitoring/cleaning matter.monitoring/cleaning matter.

Preventive actions required: implement effective deck sys-Preventive actions required: implement effective deck sys-Preventive actions required: implement effective deck sys-Preventive actions required: implement effective deck sys-

tems maintenance plan by technical office. tems maintenance plan by technical office. tems maintenance plan by technical office. tems maintenance plan by technical office.

Company focused the matter and all aspects have been

analyzed.

Reason of the failure to be addressed directly to EXTREME

POOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE CONDITION (ITEMS 6.4 –

9.13 -9.15 -9.20), EXTREME POOR MAINTENACE AND

CLEANING CONDITION IN ER (ITEMS 11.22 – 11.23 –

11.36 – 11.39) taking the Oil Major in questioning SAFETY

COUNSCIUSNESS and CULTURE of Vessel and Company

Management .

In fact the four observations raised in Chapter 11 highlight

a vessel condition in terms of cleaning and safety com-

pletely NOT acceptable for the Company standards and for

a SIRE Inspector. This in addition to a general poor picture

in terms of general maintenance is automatically leading

the vessel to SIRE failure.

Observations 11.22 – 11.23 and 11.36 have been raised

to NCR in accordance with WIN-TEC 31 on Vetting Process

handling.

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Vetting Issues

4.16 Are Lists of Lights, Tide Tables, Sailing Directions, the 4.16 Are Lists of Lights, Tide Tables, Sailing Directions, the 4.16 Are Lists of Lights, Tide Tables, Sailing Directions, the 4.16 Are Lists of Lights, Tide Tables, Sailing Directions, the

Nautical Almanac, The Annual Summary of Notices to Nautical Almanac, The Annual Summary of Notices to Nautical Almanac, The Annual Summary of Notices to Nautical Almanac, The Annual Summary of Notices to

Mariners and the Chart Catalogue the current editions and Mariners and the Chart Catalogue the current editions and Mariners and the Chart Catalogue the current editions and Mariners and the Chart Catalogue the current editions and

have they been maintained up to date where required? have they been maintained up to date where required? have they been maintained up to date where required? have they been maintained up to date where required?

NONONONO

Sailing Directions were not being physically corrected as Sailing Directions were not being physically corrected as Sailing Directions were not being physically corrected as Sailing Directions were not being physically corrected as

per instruction in NP 274(2). The correction number was per instruction in NP 274(2). The correction number was per instruction in NP 274(2). The correction number was per instruction in NP 274(2). The correction number was

being inserted in the cover page and corrections were be-being inserted in the cover page and corrections were be-being inserted in the cover page and corrections were be-being inserted in the cover page and corrections were be-

ing filed in another file. No annotation made on the page ing filed in another file. No annotation made on the page ing filed in another file. No annotation made on the page ing filed in another file. No annotation made on the page

concerned.concerned.concerned.concerned.

Nautical Publications are corrected according to Company Nautical Publications are corrected according to Company Nautical Publications are corrected according to Company Nautical Publications are corrected according to Company

working instruction WINworking instruction WINworking instruction WINworking instruction WIN----SAF 43 enclosed. The instructions SAF 43 enclosed. The instructions SAF 43 enclosed. The instructions SAF 43 enclosed. The instructions

showed inside the publication are only recommendation.showed inside the publication are only recommendation.showed inside the publication are only recommendation.showed inside the publication are only recommendation.

Corrective/Preventive actions required: none as per above Corrective/Preventive actions required: none as per above Corrective/Preventive actions required: none as per above Corrective/Preventive actions required: none as per above

analysis analysis analysis analysis

4.26 Is Navigation Equipment appropriate for the size of 4.26 Is Navigation Equipment appropriate for the size of 4.26 Is Navigation Equipment appropriate for the size of 4.26 Is Navigation Equipment appropriate for the size of

the vessel and in good order? the vessel and in good order? the vessel and in good order? the vessel and in good order? NONONONO

VDR display showed “GPS error” message. Vessel’s Staff VDR display showed “GPS error” message. Vessel’s Staff VDR display showed “GPS error” message. Vessel’s Staff VDR display showed “GPS error” message. Vessel’s Staff

stated that shore technician was awaited.stated that shore technician was awaited.stated that shore technician was awaited.stated that shore technician was awaited.

SVDR/GPS malfunctioning has been checked by local/SVDR/GPS malfunctioning has been checked by local/SVDR/GPS malfunctioning has been checked by local/SVDR/GPS malfunctioning has been checked by local/

remote through Maker instructions, but still faulty. Service remote through Maker instructions, but still faulty. Service remote through Maker instructions, but still faulty. Service remote through Maker instructions, but still faulty. Service

Engineer request issued.Engineer request issued.Engineer request issued.Engineer request issued.

Preventive Actions required: service request being proc-Preventive Actions required: service request being proc-Preventive Actions required: service request being proc-Preventive Actions required: service request being proc-

essed, system under maintenance contract . essed, system under maintenance contract . essed, system under maintenance contract . essed, system under maintenance contract .

5.34 Is sufficient span calibration gas available for the 5.34 Is sufficient span calibration gas available for the 5.34 Is sufficient span calibration gas available for the 5.34 Is sufficient span calibration gas available for the

types of fixed and portable analyzers on board ? types of fixed and portable analyzers on board ? types of fixed and portable analyzers on board ? types of fixed and portable analyzers on board ? NONONONO

Vessel had on board equipment for measuring air purity of Vessel had on board equipment for measuring air purity of Vessel had on board equipment for measuring air purity of Vessel had on board equipment for measuring air purity of

BA compressor, however MSA tubes for this purpose were BA compressor, however MSA tubes for this purpose were BA compressor, however MSA tubes for this purpose were BA compressor, however MSA tubes for this purpose were

observed expired. Span gas for measuring fixed O2 ana-observed expired. Span gas for measuring fixed O2 ana-observed expired. Span gas for measuring fixed O2 ana-observed expired. Span gas for measuring fixed O2 ana-

lyzer in IG system and H2S span gas for portable instru-lyzer in IG system and H2S span gas for portable instru-lyzer in IG system and H2S span gas for portable instru-lyzer in IG system and H2S span gas for portable instru-

ments had expired on 2004 and 2008 respectively. Ves-ments had expired on 2004 and 2008 respectively. Ves-ments had expired on 2004 and 2008 respectively. Ves-ments had expired on 2004 and 2008 respectively. Ves-

sel’s Staff stated that span gas was on order and was on sel’s Staff stated that span gas was on order and was on sel’s Staff stated that span gas was on order and was on sel’s Staff stated that span gas was on order and was on

delivery expected at the first available opportunity.delivery expected at the first available opportunity.delivery expected at the first available opportunity.delivery expected at the first available opportunity.

New MSA tubes for BA compressor were actually on board New MSA tubes for BA compressor were actually on board New MSA tubes for BA compressor were actually on board New MSA tubes for BA compressor were actually on board

but not found during the inspection and expired one were but not found during the inspection and expired one were but not found during the inspection and expired one were but not found during the inspection and expired one were

not removed from the sampling kit and showed to the In-not removed from the sampling kit and showed to the In-not removed from the sampling kit and showed to the In-not removed from the sampling kit and showed to the In-

spector. The portable gas measuring instruments span gas spector. The portable gas measuring instruments span gas spector. The portable gas measuring instruments span gas spector. The portable gas measuring instruments span gas

inventory was not properly maintained. Expired MSA tubes inventory was not properly maintained. Expired MSA tubes inventory was not properly maintained. Expired MSA tubes inventory was not properly maintained. Expired MSA tubes

were removed from the test kit and the new one put in the were removed from the test kit and the new one put in the were removed from the test kit and the new one put in the were removed from the test kit and the new one put in the

case. Vessel confirmed having received span gas case. Vessel confirmed having received span gas case. Vessel confirmed having received span gas case. Vessel confirmed having received span gas

(nitrogen) for zero calibration of IG O2 analyzer in Fujairah (nitrogen) for zero calibration of IG O2 analyzer in Fujairah (nitrogen) for zero calibration of IG O2 analyzer in Fujairah (nitrogen) for zero calibration of IG O2 analyzer in Fujairah

on 17/05/2010.on 17/05/2010.on 17/05/2010.on 17/05/2010.

Corrective/Preventive actions required:Corrective/Preventive actions required:Corrective/Preventive actions required:Corrective/Preventive actions required: Chief Officer has Chief Officer has Chief Officer has Chief Officer has

been warned to check expiring date of all span gas, to been warned to check expiring date of all span gas, to been warned to check expiring date of all span gas, to been warned to check expiring date of all span gas, to

proper keep inventory of span gas and to send the requisi-proper keep inventory of span gas and to send the requisi-proper keep inventory of span gas and to send the requisi-proper keep inventory of span gas and to send the requisi-

tion for the replacement of expired ones on time. Safety tion for the replacement of expired ones on time. Safety tion for the replacement of expired ones on time. Safety tion for the replacement of expired ones on time. Safety

Supt will carry out additional checks and training on the Supt will carry out additional checks and training on the Supt will carry out additional checks and training on the Supt will carry out additional checks and training on the

inventory and maintenance of safety equipment during hisinventory and maintenance of safety equipment during hisinventory and maintenance of safety equipment during hisinventory and maintenance of safety equipment during his

As a quick conclusion although our reply to OCIMF address-

ing the two high risk matters in terms of root cause analysis

and corrective action the two questions added probably to

remaining items leaded to the negative assessment.

Vessel was at the first Vetting SIRE after performing Special

Survey n 3 with CAP done in Batam, Indonesia and com-

pleted in January 2010. Due to correct planning and in con-

sideration last SIRE performed with SHELL in Singapore on

06th November 2009 with # 13 observations but with posi-

tive assessment, the Ship Staff got enough time to prepare

the Vessel and Crew to the SIRE task.


We are here listing the remaining observations given to the

vessel

2.15 Is the vessel free of conditions of Class, or significant 2.15 Is the vessel free of conditions of Class, or significant 2.15 Is the vessel free of conditions of Class, or significant 2.15 Is the vessel free of conditions of Class, or significant

recommendations, memoranda? recommendations, memoranda? recommendations, memoranda? recommendations, memoranda? NONONONO

Vessel’s survey status report listed the following spaces Vessel’s survey status report listed the following spaces Vessel’s survey status report listed the following spaces Vessel’s survey status report listed the following spaces

used for salt water ballast subject to internal examination used for salt water ballast subject to internal examination used for salt water ballast subject to internal examination used for salt water ballast subject to internal examination

and to thickness control as considered necessary by the and to thickness control as considered necessary by the and to thickness control as considered necessary by the and to thickness control as considered necessary by the

Surveyor at the Annual hull survey. Ballast tank # 2P/S, 4 Surveyor at the Annual hull survey. Ballast tank # 2P/S, 4 Surveyor at the Annual hull survey. Ballast tank # 2P/S, 4 Surveyor at the Annual hull survey. Ballast tank # 2P/S, 4

P/S, 5 P/S, 6 P.P/S, 5 P/S, 6 P.P/S, 5 P/S, 6 P.P/S, 5 P/S, 6 P.

According to vessel status vessel has nine (9) WBT in GOOD According to vessel status vessel has nine (9) WBT in GOOD According to vessel status vessel has nine (9) WBT in GOOD According to vessel status vessel has nine (9) WBT in GOOD

coating condition and seven (7) in FAIR coating condition. coating condition and seven (7) in FAIR coating condition. coating condition and seven (7) in FAIR coating condition. coating condition and seven (7) in FAIR coating condition.

Normally WBT in FAIR condition are to be requested to be Normally WBT in FAIR condition are to be requested to be Normally WBT in FAIR condition are to be requested to be Normally WBT in FAIR condition are to be requested to be

inspected by class at annual survey. WBT coating condition inspected by class at annual survey. WBT coating condition inspected by class at annual survey. WBT coating condition inspected by class at annual survey. WBT coating condition

is normally assessed and worked out during docking time is normally assessed and worked out during docking time is normally assessed and worked out during docking time is normally assessed and worked out during docking time

since 2003 in order to keep a good coating standard. Dur-since 2003 in order to keep a good coating standard. Dur-since 2003 in order to keep a good coating standard. Dur-since 2003 in order to keep a good coating standard. Dur-

ing last Special Survey the vessel was awarded with an ing last Special Survey the vessel was awarded with an ing last Special Survey the vessel was awarded with an ing last Special Survey the vessel was awarded with an

overall CAP 1 rating, although the seven tanks in FAIR coat-overall CAP 1 rating, although the seven tanks in FAIR coat-overall CAP 1 rating, although the seven tanks in FAIR coat-overall CAP 1 rating, although the seven tanks in FAIR coat-

ing condition .ing condition .ing condition .ing condition .

Preventive Corrective action required: NONE Preventive Corrective action required: NONE Preventive Corrective action required: NONE Preventive Corrective action required: NONE

2.24 Are the publications listed in the table below as appli-2.24 Are the publications listed in the table below as appli-2.24 Are the publications listed in the table below as appli-2.24 Are the publications listed in the table below as appli-cable to the vessel, available? cable to the vessel, available? cable to the vessel, available? cable to the vessel, available? NONONONO Old edition of SOLAS and Chart Catalogue were present on Old edition of SOLAS and Chart Catalogue were present on Old edition of SOLAS and Chart Catalogue were present on Old edition of SOLAS and Chart Catalogue were present on

board: Communication from Operator was sighted stating board: Communication from Operator was sighted stating board: Communication from Operator was sighted stating board: Communication from Operator was sighted stating

that the publications were not supplied on board due to that the publications were not supplied on board due to that the publications were not supplied on board due to that the publications were not supplied on board due to

change in vessel’s port of call and these would be supplied change in vessel’s port of call and these would be supplied change in vessel’s port of call and these would be supplied change in vessel’s port of call and these would be supplied

at first available occasion.at first available occasion.at first available occasion.at first available occasion.

All nautical publications have been sent to the vessel but All nautical publications have been sent to the vessel but All nautical publications have been sent to the vessel but All nautical publications have been sent to the vessel but

due to unfavorable port of call one package did not reach due to unfavorable port of call one package did not reach due to unfavorable port of call one package did not reach due to unfavorable port of call one package did not reach

the vessel in time and has been diverted due to courier de-the vessel in time and has been diverted due to courier de-the vessel in time and has been diverted due to courier de-the vessel in time and has been diverted due to courier de-

lay. The same will be delivered on board at first opportunity. lay. The same will be delivered on board at first opportunity. lay. The same will be delivered on board at first opportunity. lay. The same will be delivered on board at first opportunity.

Preventive Actions required: none possible since charts up-Preventive Actions required: none possible since charts up-Preventive Actions required: none possible since charts up-Preventive Actions required: none possible since charts up-

dates are regularly sent on board, when vessel ops change dates are regularly sent on board, when vessel ops change dates are regularly sent on board, when vessel ops change dates are regularly sent on board, when vessel ops change

port of call Company sometimes might not be able to divert port of call Company sometimes might not be able to divert port of call Company sometimes might not be able to divert port of call Company sometimes might not be able to divert

charts shipment on time. charts shipment on time. charts shipment on time. charts shipment on time.

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Vetting Issues

System has been put in service with new spares, but cali-System has been put in service with new spares, but cali-System has been put in service with new spares, but cali-System has been put in service with new spares, but cali-

bration and good functioning must be checked by shore bration and good functioning must be checked by shore bration and good functioning must be checked by shore bration and good functioning must be checked by shore

service at first opportunity.service at first opportunity.service at first opportunity.service at first opportunity.

Preventive actions required: Vessel command required to Preventive actions required: Vessel command required to Preventive actions required: Vessel command required to Preventive actions required: Vessel command required to

report of monitoring instruments/systems status properly report of monitoring instruments/systems status properly report of monitoring instruments/systems status properly report of monitoring instruments/systems status properly

and timely in order to have corrective actions planned and timely in order to have corrective actions planned and timely in order to have corrective actions planned and timely in order to have corrective actions planned

properly. Tech Supt to required update as above to be re-properly. Tech Supt to required update as above to be re-properly. Tech Supt to required update as above to be re-properly. Tech Supt to required update as above to be re-

ported in vsl monthly maintenance report. ported in vsl monthly maintenance report. ported in vsl monthly maintenance report. ported in vsl monthly maintenance report.

8.84 Are all cargo derricks cranes and other lifting equip-8.84 Are all cargo derricks cranes and other lifting equip-8.84 Are all cargo derricks cranes and other lifting equip-8.84 Are all cargo derricks cranes and other lifting equip-

ment properly marked and has periodical testing and in-ment properly marked and has periodical testing and in-ment properly marked and has periodical testing and in-ment properly marked and has periodical testing and in-

spection been carried out?spection been carried out?spection been carried out?spection been carried out? NONONONO

5 yearly load test of STB Provision crane and stern loading 5 yearly load test of STB Provision crane and stern loading 5 yearly load test of STB Provision crane and stern loading 5 yearly load test of STB Provision crane and stern loading

crane was not carried out (due from 09/01/2010).crane was not carried out (due from 09/01/2010).crane was not carried out (due from 09/01/2010).crane was not carried out (due from 09/01/2010).

Stb provision crane and stern loading frame are temporar-Stb provision crane and stern loading frame are temporar-Stb provision crane and stern loading frame are temporar-Stb provision crane and stern loading frame are temporar-

ily out of service due to two problems arising during dry-ily out of service due to two problems arising during dry-ily out of service due to two problems arising during dry-ily out of service due to two problems arising during dry-

dock full inspection 01/2010. Necessary spares already dock full inspection 01/2010. Necessary spares already dock full inspection 01/2010. Necessary spares already dock full inspection 01/2010. Necessary spares already

received. Crew staff is planning the repair job to be com-received. Crew staff is planning the repair job to be com-received. Crew staff is planning the repair job to be com-received. Crew staff is planning the repair job to be com-

pleted in one month time and consequently load test and pleted in one month time and consequently load test and pleted in one month time and consequently load test and pleted in one month time and consequently load test and

survey will be called with Class.survey will be called with Class.survey will be called with Class.survey will be called with Class.

12.14 Are light fittings in gas hazardous areas Ex’d’ rated 12.14 Are light fittings in gas hazardous areas Ex’d’ rated 12.14 Are light fittings in gas hazardous areas Ex’d’ rated 12.14 Are light fittings in gas hazardous areas Ex’d’ rated

and in satisfactory condition? and in satisfactory condition? and in satisfactory condition? and in satisfactory condition? NONONONO

Earthing wires were not provided for Ex’d’ rated lights in Earthing wires were not provided for Ex’d’ rated lights in Earthing wires were not provided for Ex’d’ rated lights in Earthing wires were not provided for Ex’d’ rated lights in

the paint room and battery room.the paint room and battery room.the paint room and battery room.the paint room and battery room.

he earthing wires of lights were immediately fixed after the he earthing wires of lights were immediately fixed after the he earthing wires of lights were immediately fixed after the he earthing wires of lights were immediately fixed after the inspection. inspection. inspection. inspection.

The Master instructed to routinely check all lights and the The Master instructed to routinely check all lights and the The Master instructed to routinely check all lights and the The Master instructed to routinely check all lights and the

record of their conditions should be reported on PMS record of their conditions should be reported on PMS record of their conditions should be reported on PMS record of their conditions should be reported on PMS

Company focused the matter and all aspects have been analyzed. Failure reason to be addressed directly to EXTREME POOR EXTREME POOR EXTREME POOR EXTREME POOR SAFETY COUNSCIUSNESS SAFETY COUNSCIUSNESS SAFETY COUNSCIUSNESS SAFETY COUNSCIUSNESS and CULTURE .CULTURE .CULTURE .CULTURE . In fact in addition to the two high risk notes already high-lighted before, also items 5,34, 5.66, and 12.14 are di-rectly addressable to Safety and to a very low level of in-spection preparation with no recognizable performances for Senior Officers on board from more than 4 months and with long experience in Tankers and Premuda system.

Observations 5.4, 5.30, 5.34, 8.21, 11.40 have been

raised to NCR in accordance with WIN-TEC 31 on Vetting

Process handling.

inspections on board. inspections on board. inspections on board. inspections on board.

5.66 Are fixed fire detection and alarm systems in good or-5.66 Are fixed fire detection and alarm systems in good or-5.66 Are fixed fire detection and alarm systems in good or-5.66 Are fixed fire detection and alarm systems in good or-

der and testing regularly?der and testing regularly?der and testing regularly?der and testing regularly? NONONONO

Fixed fire detection and alarm system showed fault alarm in Fixed fire detection and alarm system showed fault alarm in Fixed fire detection and alarm system showed fault alarm in Fixed fire detection and alarm system showed fault alarm in

Zone 5. Vessel’s Staff stated that spare sensors were requi-Zone 5. Vessel’s Staff stated that spare sensors were requi-Zone 5. Vessel’s Staff stated that spare sensors were requi-Zone 5. Vessel’s Staff stated that spare sensors were requi-

sitioned and supply awaited.sitioned and supply awaited.sitioned and supply awaited.sitioned and supply awaited.

One sensor of fire detection and alarm system failed during One sensor of fire detection and alarm system failed during One sensor of fire detection and alarm system failed during One sensor of fire detection and alarm system failed during

vetting inspection. It was replaced with new one at the end vetting inspection. It was replaced with new one at the end vetting inspection. It was replaced with new one at the end vetting inspection. It was replaced with new one at the end

of inspection. Following WINof inspection. Following WINof inspection. Following WINof inspection. Following WIN----TEC 02 related to related to TEC 02 related to related to TEC 02 related to related to TEC 02 related to related to

critical equipment and alarms, fire detection system was critical equipment and alarms, fire detection system was critical equipment and alarms, fire detection system was critical equipment and alarms, fire detection system was

duly checked by crew according to the instructions con-duly checked by crew according to the instructions con-duly checked by crew according to the instructions con-duly checked by crew according to the instructions con-

tained in the critical equipment booklet on board. A requisi-tained in the critical equipment booklet on board. A requisi-tained in the critical equipment booklet on board. A requisi-tained in the critical equipment booklet on board. A requisi-

tion for new spare sensors was issued and six new sensors tion for new spare sensors was issued and six new sensors tion for new spare sensors was issued and six new sensors tion for new spare sensors was issued and six new sensors

were received in Fujairah on 17/05/2010. The same will be were received in Fujairah on 17/05/2010. The same will be were received in Fujairah on 17/05/2010. The same will be were received in Fujairah on 17/05/2010. The same will be

kept as spares and will be used in case of any further fail-kept as spares and will be used in case of any further fail-kept as spares and will be used in case of any further fail-kept as spares and will be used in case of any further fail-

ures of other sensors of the fire detection and alarm system ures of other sensors of the fire detection and alarm system ures of other sensors of the fire detection and alarm system ures of other sensors of the fire detection and alarm system

will occur.will occur.will occur.will occur.

Preventive actions required: keep proper number of spare Preventive actions required: keep proper number of spare Preventive actions required: keep proper number of spare Preventive actions required: keep proper number of spare

sensors available on board, tech Supt to check spares sen-sensors available on board, tech Supt to check spares sen-sensors available on board, tech Supt to check spares sen-sensors available on board, tech Supt to check spares sen-

sors inventory during vessels technical inspections. sors inventory during vessels technical inspections. sors inventory during vessels technical inspections. sors inventory during vessels technical inspections.

5.77 Are all means of access satisfactory, including the pro-5.77 Are all means of access satisfactory, including the pro-5.77 Are all means of access satisfactory, including the pro-5.77 Are all means of access satisfactory, including the pro-

vision of a safety net, lifebuoy and line? vision of a safety net, lifebuoy and line? vision of a safety net, lifebuoy and line? vision of a safety net, lifebuoy and line? NONONONO

Gangway railing was holed in 2 places; approx dimension of Gangway railing was holed in 2 places; approx dimension of Gangway railing was holed in 2 places; approx dimension of Gangway railing was holed in 2 places; approx dimension of

each hole 10 cm long x 1 cm wide.each hole 10 cm long x 1 cm wide.each hole 10 cm long x 1 cm wide.each hole 10 cm long x 1 cm wide.

Gangway railing was temporary repaired and a new railing Gangway railing was temporary repaired and a new railing Gangway railing was temporary repaired and a new railing Gangway railing was temporary repaired and a new railing

will be fitted in place in one month. Master was instructed to will be fitted in place in one month. Master was instructed to will be fitted in place in one month. Master was instructed to will be fitted in place in one month. Master was instructed to

keep ship gangway always well maintained and to put in keep ship gangway always well maintained and to put in keep ship gangway always well maintained and to put in keep ship gangway always well maintained and to put in

place periodical checks at this purpose.place periodical checks at this purpose.place periodical checks at this purpose.place periodical checks at this purpose.

Preventive actions required: Master required to report Preventive actions required: Master required to report Preventive actions required: Master required to report Preventive actions required: Master required to report

monthly on the status of gangways/pilot ladders and related monthly on the status of gangways/pilot ladders and related monthly on the status of gangways/pilot ladders and related monthly on the status of gangways/pilot ladders and related

equipment to Tech. and Safety Sup. equipment to Tech. and Safety Sup. equipment to Tech. and Safety Sup. equipment to Tech. and Safety Sup.

6.18 If cargo sea suction valves are fitted, are valve testing 6.18 If cargo sea suction valves are fitted, are valve testing 6.18 If cargo sea suction valves are fitted, are valve testing 6.18 If cargo sea suction valves are fitted, are valve testing

arrangements provided, are they in good order and regularly arrangements provided, are they in good order and regularly arrangements provided, are they in good order and regularly arrangements provided, are they in good order and regularly

monitored for leakage? monitored for leakage? monitored for leakage? monitored for leakage? NONONONO

A pressure only gauge was provided for cargo sea suction A pressure only gauge was provided for cargo sea suction A pressure only gauge was provided for cargo sea suction A pressure only gauge was provided for cargo sea suction

valvevalvevalvevalve----testing arrangement, instead of a Pressure/Vacuum testing arrangement, instead of a Pressure/Vacuum testing arrangement, instead of a Pressure/Vacuum testing arrangement, instead of a Pressure/Vacuum

gauge.gauge.gauge.gauge.

Pressure/Vacuum gauge have been removed for calibration Pressure/Vacuum gauge have been removed for calibration Pressure/Vacuum gauge have been removed for calibration Pressure/Vacuum gauge have been removed for calibration

and renewed with wrong type. Master confirmed that the and renewed with wrong type. Master confirmed that the and renewed with wrong type. Master confirmed that the and renewed with wrong type. Master confirmed that the

situation has been restored according to the requirement.situation has been restored according to the requirement.situation has been restored according to the requirement.situation has been restored according to the requirement.

Preventive actions required: None Preventive actions required: None Preventive actions required: None Preventive actions required: None

8.21 Cargo and ballast handling and monitoring equipment: 8.21 Cargo and ballast handling and monitoring equipment: 8.21 Cargo and ballast handling and monitoring equipment: 8.21 Cargo and ballast handling and monitoring equipment:

Are the following, where fitted, in good order and is there Are the following, where fitted, in good order and is there Are the following, where fitted, in good order and is there Are the following, where fitted, in good order and is there

recorded evidence of regular testing? recorded evidence of regular testing? recorded evidence of regular testing? recorded evidence of regular testing? NONONONO

Remote readRemote readRemote readRemote read----outs for F&A draft gauges in the CCR showed outs for F&A draft gauges in the CCR showed outs for F&A draft gauges in the CCR showed outs for F&A draft gauges in the CCR showed

erroneous reading. Relevant spares were received during erroneous reading. Relevant spares were received during erroneous reading. Relevant spares were received during erroneous reading. Relevant spares were received during

course of the inspection.course of the inspection.course of the inspection.course of the inspection.

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Vetting Issues

All ME test for astern running will be recorded into the bell All ME test for astern running will be recorded into the bell All ME test for astern running will be recorded into the bell All ME test for astern running will be recorded into the bell

book. Further more these tests are available from engine book. Further more these tests are available from engine book. Further more these tests are available from engine book. Further more these tests are available from engine

printer on navigation bridge.printer on navigation bridge.printer on navigation bridge.printer on navigation bridge.

Master conning recorded into official Italian deck log book Master conning recorded into official Italian deck log book Master conning recorded into official Italian deck log book Master conning recorded into official Italian deck log book

“Libro Terzo” and also into deck log book. As per Italian “Libro Terzo” and also into deck log book. As per Italian “Libro Terzo” and also into deck log book. As per Italian “Libro Terzo” and also into deck log book. As per Italian

Flag requirement, Italian deck log book is written in Italian Flag requirement, Italian deck log book is written in Italian Flag requirement, Italian deck log book is written in Italian Flag requirement, Italian deck log book is written in Italian

language only.language only.language only.language only.

Additional review of Company SQEMS procedures (Bridge Additional review of Company SQEMS procedures (Bridge Additional review of Company SQEMS procedures (Bridge Additional review of Company SQEMS procedures (Bridge

Management Manual part B par. 02.02) will be done to all Management Manual part B par. 02.02) will be done to all Management Manual part B par. 02.02) will be done to all Management Manual part B par. 02.02) will be done to all

deck Officers.deck Officers.deck Officers.deck Officers.

4.16 Are Lists of Lights, Tide Tables, Sailing Directions, the 4.16 Are Lists of Lights, Tide Tables, Sailing Directions, the 4.16 Are Lists of Lights, Tide Tables, Sailing Directions, the 4.16 Are Lists of Lights, Tide Tables, Sailing Directions, the

Nautical Almanac, the Annual Summary of Notices to Mari-Nautical Almanac, the Annual Summary of Notices to Mari-Nautical Almanac, the Annual Summary of Notices to Mari-Nautical Almanac, the Annual Summary of Notices to Mari-

ners and the Chart Catalogue the current editions and ners and the Chart Catalogue the current editions and ners and the Chart Catalogue the current editions and ners and the Chart Catalogue the current editions and

have they been maintained up to date where required? NOhave they been maintained up to date where required? NOhave they been maintained up to date where required? NOhave they been maintained up to date where required? NO Inspector Observation:Inspector Observation:Inspector Observation:Inspector Observation:

Chart Catalogue was not being updated for the entries of Chart Catalogue was not being updated for the entries of Chart Catalogue was not being updated for the entries of Chart Catalogue was not being updated for the entries of

NTM’s received.NTM’s received.NTM’s received.NTM’s received.

First reply:First reply:First reply:First reply:

Company has fitted the vessel with ChartCompany has fitted the vessel with ChartCompany has fitted the vessel with ChartCompany has fitted the vessel with Chart----co system with co system with co system with co system with

electronic back up Ship’s chart outfit. All NTM’s received electronic back up Ship’s chart outfit. All NTM’s received electronic back up Ship’s chart outfit. All NTM’s received electronic back up Ship’s chart outfit. All NTM’s received

by satellite are recorded automatically into Chartco sys-by satellite are recorded automatically into Chartco sys-by satellite are recorded automatically into Chartco sys-by satellite are recorded automatically into Chartco sys-

tem. On a weekly basis Company official supplier sends by tem. On a weekly basis Company official supplier sends by tem. On a weekly basis Company official supplier sends by tem. On a weekly basis Company official supplier sends by

email updating on ship’s chart outfit. Chart catalogue is email updating on ship’s chart outfit. Chart catalogue is email updating on ship’s chart outfit. Chart catalogue is email updating on ship’s chart outfit. Chart catalogue is

issued by British Admiralty annually and it should not be issued by British Admiralty annually and it should not be issued by British Admiralty annually and it should not be issued by British Admiralty annually and it should not be

updated after receiving NTM.updated after receiving NTM.updated after receiving NTM.updated after receiving NTM.

Second reply:Second reply:Second reply:Second reply:

The Chart Catalogue for year 2010 is updated continu-The Chart Catalogue for year 2010 is updated continu-The Chart Catalogue for year 2010 is updated continu-The Chart Catalogue for year 2010 is updated continu-

ously using NTM downloaded from Chartco system. ously using NTM downloaded from Chartco system. ously using NTM downloaded from Chartco system. ously using NTM downloaded from Chartco system.

8.59 Are records maintained of previous COW operations? 8.59 Are records maintained of previous COW operations? 8.59 Are records maintained of previous COW operations? 8.59 Are records maintained of previous COW operations?

NONONONO

Inspector ObservationInspector ObservationInspector ObservationInspector Observation

Last COW operation was carried out on 12Last COW operation was carried out on 12Last COW operation was carried out on 12Last COW operation was carried out on 12thththth May 2010. All May 2010. All May 2010. All May 2010. All

the relevant check lists (prethe relevant check lists (prethe relevant check lists (prethe relevant check lists (pre----arrival, during and after opera-arrival, during and after opera-arrival, during and after opera-arrival, during and after opera-

tion) were incompletely filled and not signed by Chief Offi-tion) were incompletely filled and not signed by Chief Offi-tion) were incompletely filled and not signed by Chief Offi-tion) were incompletely filled and not signed by Chief Offi-

cercercercer. First reply:First reply:First reply:First reply:

Chief Officer warned to comply with Company instructions. Chief Officer warned to comply with Company instructions. Chief Officer warned to comply with Company instructions. Chief Officer warned to comply with Company instructions.

Master requested to raise up the question in the next Master requested to raise up the question in the next Master requested to raise up the question in the next Master requested to raise up the question in the next

SQEMS/Safety meeting underlining the importance to SQEMS/Safety meeting underlining the importance to SQEMS/Safety meeting underlining the importance to SQEMS/Safety meeting underlining the importance to

keep all records completed and duly signed.keep all records completed and duly signed.keep all records completed and duly signed.keep all records completed and duly signed.


Master performed SQEMS/Safety meeting highlighting to Master performed SQEMS/Safety meeting highlighting to Master performed SQEMS/Safety meeting highlighting to Master performed SQEMS/Safety meeting highlighting to

all Officers the importance to fill all records in a completed all Officers the importance to fill all records in a completed all Officers the importance to fill all records in a completed all Officers the importance to fill all records in a completed

way and duly signed. Company instructions on COW op-way and duly signed. Company instructions on COW op-way and duly signed. Company instructions on COW op-way and duly signed. Company instructions on COW op-

eration and forms filling have been refreshed to all Deck eration and forms filling have been refreshed to all Deck eration and forms filling have been refreshed to all Deck eration and forms filling have been refreshed to all Deck

Officers.Officers.Officers.Officers.

8.79 Is the cargo pump room gas monitoring system in 8.79 Is the cargo pump room gas monitoring system in 8.79 Is the cargo pump room gas monitoring system in 8.79 Is the cargo pump room gas monitoring system in

good order and regularly checked ? NOgood order and regularly checked ? NOgood order and regularly checked ? NOgood order and regularly checked ? NO

Analysis of negative outcome of SHELL vetting inspection Analysis of negative outcome of SHELL vetting inspection Analysis of negative outcome of SHELL vetting inspection Analysis of negative outcome of SHELL vetting inspection carried out on M/T “Four Island”carried out on M/T “Four Island”carried out on M/T “Four Island”carried out on M/T “Four Island”–––– IMO n 9012719 on 20IMO n 9012719 on 20IMO n 9012719 on 20IMO n 9012719 on 20thththth

June 2010 at Fujairah in STS operation.June 2010 at Fujairah in STS operation.June 2010 at Fujairah in STS operation.June 2010 at Fujairah in STS operation. SIRE # 1000SIRE # 1000SIRE # 1000SIRE # 1000----1763176317631763----2042204220422042----3038 carried out by SHELL Inter-3038 carried out by SHELL Inter-3038 carried out by SHELL Inter-3038 carried out by SHELL Inter-national Shipping by Capt Syed Eshan Kazmi. national Shipping by Capt Syed Eshan Kazmi. national Shipping by Capt Syed Eshan Kazmi. national Shipping by Capt Syed Eshan Kazmi.

The result of the SHELL Vetting inspection carried out on the M/T “Four Island” on 20th June 2010, with vessel under dis-charging operation in STS at Fujairah, has been assessed negatively. List of Observation raised were related to ten (10) issues.

SHELL message reporting the failure and the non accep-

tance of the vessel is below copied as follow:

“Following the above inspection this vessel does not meet “Following the above inspection this vessel does not meet “Following the above inspection this vessel does not meet “Following the above inspection this vessel does not meet

the requirements for charter by a SHELL group of company, the requirements for charter by a SHELL group of company, the requirements for charter by a SHELL group of company, the requirements for charter by a SHELL group of company,

for carriage of a SHELL cargo and for carrying out cargo for carriage of a SHELL cargo and for carrying out cargo for carriage of a SHELL cargo and for carrying out cargo for carriage of a SHELL cargo and for carrying out cargo

operations at a terminal operated by SHELL group com-operations at a terminal operated by SHELL group com-operations at a terminal operated by SHELL group com-operations at a terminal operated by SHELL group com-

pany.pany.pany.pany.

This vessel must be reThis vessel must be reThis vessel must be reThis vessel must be re----inspected by STASCO whilst carrying inspected by STASCO whilst carrying inspected by STASCO whilst carrying inspected by STASCO whilst carrying out a cargo discharge operation at a non SHELL terminal out a cargo discharge operation at a non SHELL terminal out a cargo discharge operation at a non SHELL terminal out a cargo discharge operation at a non SHELL terminal before we will consider rebefore we will consider rebefore we will consider rebefore we will consider re----assessing her suitability. Such reassessing her suitability. Such reassessing her suitability. Such reassessing her suitability. Such re----inspection should not take place until at least inspection should not take place until at least inspection should not take place until at least inspection should not take place until at least 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months from the date of inspectionfrom the date of inspectionfrom the date of inspectionfrom the date of inspection.”.”.”.”

The SHELL message doesn’t give any specific address on

the cause of the failure or which of the observations

caused the vessel rejection; no High risk deficiencies were

mentioned as well. The only memo well underlined is that as

per SHELL policy vessel will be not re-inspected before a

period of six (6) months to be utilized for reviewing all and

put the vessel in the condition to be able to pass a SHELL

SIRE in a positive way.

By further contacts we had with SHELL UK reason of the

failure have been indicated as consecutive observations as consecutive observations as consecutive observations as consecutive observations in

Chapter 4: NavigationChapter 4: NavigationChapter 4: NavigationChapter 4: Navigation, and observation raised in Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Chapter 8:

Cargo and Ballast systems.Cargo and Ballast systems.Cargo and Ballast systems.Cargo and Ballast systems.

Observations raised in Chapter 4 and 8 are below reportedChapter 4 and 8 are below reportedChapter 4 and 8 are below reportedChapter 4 and 8 are below reported:

4.4 Are procedures in place for the testing of bridge equip-4.4 Are procedures in place for the testing of bridge equip-4.4 Are procedures in place for the testing of bridge equip-4.4 Are procedures in place for the testing of bridge equip-

ment before arrival and departure? ment before arrival and departure? ment before arrival and departure? ment before arrival and departure? NONONONO

Inspector observationInspector observationInspector observationInspector observation

• There was no record of testing of ME astern, in the bell There was no record of testing of ME astern, in the bell There was no record of testing of ME astern, in the bell There was no record of testing of ME astern, in the bell

book before arrival in port (eg, 19book before arrival in port (eg, 19book before arrival in port (eg, 19book before arrival in port (eg, 19thththth June 2010) on more June 2010) on more June 2010) on more June 2010) on more

than one occasions. A check list had been ticked “Yes” for than one occasions. A check list had been ticked “Yes” for than one occasions. A check list had been ticked “Yes” for than one occasions. A check list had been ticked “Yes” for

the test.the test.the test.the test.

• There was no evidence of Master taking over Con re-There was no evidence of Master taking over Con re-There was no evidence of Master taking over Con re-There was no evidence of Master taking over Con re-

corded in bell book or Bridge Log book.corded in bell book or Bridge Log book.corded in bell book or Bridge Log book.corded in bell book or Bridge Log book.

First reply to OCIMF: First reply to OCIMF: First reply to OCIMF: First reply to OCIMF:

Vessel Staff is normally comply with Company instruction by Vessel Staff is normally comply with Company instruction by Vessel Staff is normally comply with Company instruction by Vessel Staff is normally comply with Company instruction by

filling file D 073 “Preparation for arrival in port” enclosed for filling file D 073 “Preparation for arrival in port” enclosed for filling file D 073 “Preparation for arrival in port” enclosed for filling file D 073 “Preparation for arrival in port” enclosed for

reference. Witness of ME testing is achievable on automa-reference. Witness of ME testing is achievable on automa-reference. Witness of ME testing is achievable on automa-reference. Witness of ME testing is achievable on automa-

tion recording system. tion recording system. tion recording system. tion recording system.

Second reply to OCIMF:Second reply to OCIMF:Second reply to OCIMF:Second reply to OCIMF:

Pagina 15

Vetting Issues

spectors may raise the remark to NCR at their sole discre-spectors may raise the remark to NCR at their sole discre-spectors may raise the remark to NCR at their sole discre-spectors may raise the remark to NCR at their sole discre-

tion and according to their judgment.tion and according to their judgment.tion and according to their judgment.tion and according to their judgment. 5.24 Are enclosed space entry procedures in accordance 5.24 Are enclosed space entry procedures in accordance 5.24 Are enclosed space entry procedures in accordance 5.24 Are enclosed space entry procedures in accordance

with the recommendations of ISGOTT ? NOwith the recommendations of ISGOTT ? NOwith the recommendations of ISGOTT ? NOwith the recommendations of ISGOTT ? NO

Inspector Observations: Inspector Observations: Inspector Observations: Inspector Observations: enclosed space entry procedures not complied with. There enclosed space entry procedures not complied with. There enclosed space entry procedures not complied with. There enclosed space entry procedures not complied with. There

were no subsequent man entry records for the ballast tank were no subsequent man entry records for the ballast tank were no subsequent man entry records for the ballast tank were no subsequent man entry records for the ballast tank

inspection carried out on 01 May 2010 for 7S ballast tank inspection carried out on 01 May 2010 for 7S ballast tank inspection carried out on 01 May 2010 for 7S ballast tank inspection carried out on 01 May 2010 for 7S ballast tank

as per enclosed space permit issued.as per enclosed space permit issued.as per enclosed space permit issued.as per enclosed space permit issued.

First reply:First reply:First reply:First reply: According to our Company procedures record of man en-According to our Company procedures record of man en-According to our Company procedures record of man en-According to our Company procedures record of man en-

tries are not recorded in the enclosed entry permit, but in tries are not recorded in the enclosed entry permit, but in tries are not recorded in the enclosed entry permit, but in tries are not recorded in the enclosed entry permit, but in

the dedicated Company Log book n 27.the dedicated Company Log book n 27.the dedicated Company Log book n 27.the dedicated Company Log book n 27.

Second reply: Second reply: Second reply: Second reply:

All deck Officers were instructed to follow strictly “Enclosed All deck Officers were instructed to follow strictly “Enclosed All deck Officers were instructed to follow strictly “Enclosed All deck Officers were instructed to follow strictly “Enclosed

Space Entry Procedures” as per Company SQEMS, includ-Space Entry Procedures” as per Company SQEMS, includ-Space Entry Procedures” as per Company SQEMS, includ-Space Entry Procedures” as per Company SQEMS, includ-

ing records.ing records.ing records.ing records.

5.48 Are lifeboat and liferaft operating instructions dis-5.48 Are lifeboat and liferaft operating instructions dis-5.48 Are lifeboat and liferaft operating instructions dis-5.48 Are lifeboat and liferaft operating instructions dis-

played ? played ? played ? played ? NONONONO

Inspector Observations:Inspector Observations:Inspector Observations:Inspector Observations:

STB side liferaft (2 nos.) were davit launched liferafts. The STB side liferaft (2 nos.) were davit launched liferafts. The STB side liferaft (2 nos.) were davit launched liferafts. The STB side liferaft (2 nos.) were davit launched liferafts. The

launching instruction displayed were for the throw over launching instruction displayed were for the throw over launching instruction displayed were for the throw over launching instruction displayed were for the throw over

liferaft. liferaft. liferaft. liferaft.

First reply : First reply : First reply : First reply :

New posters with correct instructions will be sent on board New posters with correct instructions will be sent on board New posters with correct instructions will be sent on board New posters with correct instructions will be sent on board

as soon as possible.as soon as possible.as soon as possible.as soon as possible.

Second reply : Second reply : Second reply : Second reply :

IMO signs immediately sent on board and posted as re-IMO signs immediately sent on board and posted as re-IMO signs immediately sent on board and posted as re-IMO signs immediately sent on board and posted as re-

quested. Deputy Safety Officer has been instructed to do quested. Deputy Safety Officer has been instructed to do quested. Deputy Safety Officer has been instructed to do quested. Deputy Safety Officer has been instructed to do

inventory of Safety locker and require missing material, inventory of Safety locker and require missing material, inventory of Safety locker and require missing material, inventory of Safety locker and require missing material,

considering a minimum stock for any sign.considering a minimum stock for any sign.considering a minimum stock for any sign.considering a minimum stock for any sign.

Company focused the matter and all aspects have been

analyzed.

Reason of the failure can be attributed to low perform-

ance of Vessel Staff in terms of Navigation precise attitude

to comply with International and Company procedures re-

quirements, and Safety items in chapter 5 all, item 8.79.

In particular in all SIRE observations raised by Vetting In-

spector it is easy to read the not readiness not readiness not readiness not readiness of our Staff to

understand the requirements and explain how our system

is supposed to reply and address said questions. Plus an

heavy sign of not precise/missing report filling in causing

the Inspector doubt on Staff/Company commitment to

Safety of Navigation and in general.

Inspector observation:Inspector observation:Inspector observation:Inspector observation:

Due to one O2 sensor out of order the fixed gas monitoring Due to one O2 sensor out of order the fixed gas monitoring Due to one O2 sensor out of order the fixed gas monitoring Due to one O2 sensor out of order the fixed gas monitoring

system was switched off and was not in working condition.system was switched off and was not in working condition.system was switched off and was not in working condition.system was switched off and was not in working condition.

First reply:First reply:First reply:First reply:

Vessel is fitted in pump room with two systems. The original Vessel is fitted in pump room with two systems. The original Vessel is fitted in pump room with two systems. The original Vessel is fitted in pump room with two systems. The original

one in good working condition, and one additional fitted one in good working condition, and one additional fitted one in good working condition, and one additional fitted one in good working condition, and one additional fitted

during last Special Survey, Singapore 2005, with O2 sensor during last Special Survey, Singapore 2005, with O2 sensor during last Special Survey, Singapore 2005, with O2 sensor during last Special Survey, Singapore 2005, with O2 sensor

out of order, already ordered and ready for delivery. Master out of order, already ordered and ready for delivery. Master out of order, already ordered and ready for delivery. Master out of order, already ordered and ready for delivery. Master

confirmed that the defective oxygen sensor was replaced confirmed that the defective oxygen sensor was replaced confirmed that the defective oxygen sensor was replaced confirmed that the defective oxygen sensor was replaced

with new one and now pump room fixed gas detection sys-with new one and now pump room fixed gas detection sys-with new one and now pump room fixed gas detection sys-with new one and now pump room fixed gas detection sys-

tem is operational. Original system is fulfilling SOLAS re-tem is operational. Original system is fulfilling SOLAS re-tem is operational. Original system is fulfilling SOLAS re-tem is operational. Original system is fulfilling SOLAS re-

quirements.quirements.quirements.quirements.


Master confirmed receipt and renewal of O2 sensor. System Master confirmed receipt and renewal of O2 sensor. System Master confirmed receipt and renewal of O2 sensor. System Master confirmed receipt and renewal of O2 sensor. System

reported fully operational. Additional O2 sensor received as reported fully operational. Additional O2 sensor received as reported fully operational. Additional O2 sensor received as reported fully operational. Additional O2 sensor received as

minimum stock item. Temporary Safety procedure for O2 minimum stock item. Temporary Safety procedure for O2 minimum stock item. Temporary Safety procedure for O2 minimum stock item. Temporary Safety procedure for O2

testing and reporting in pump room cancelled.testing and reporting in pump room cancelled.testing and reporting in pump room cancelled.testing and reporting in pump room cancelled.


We are here listing the other observations given to the ves-

sel for getting a complete picture.

2.15 Is the vessel free of conditions of Class or significant 2.15 Is the vessel free of conditions of Class or significant 2.15 Is the vessel free of conditions of Class or significant 2.15 Is the vessel free of conditions of Class or significant

recommendations, memoranda or other? recommendations, memoranda or other? recommendations, memoranda or other? recommendations, memoranda or other? NONONONO


Annual ballast tank inspection required due to FAIR coating Annual ballast tank inspection required due to FAIR coating Annual ballast tank inspection required due to FAIR coating Annual ballast tank inspection required due to FAIR coating

in below tank areas as per last Class Survey Status report in below tank areas as per last Class Survey Status report in below tank areas as per last Class Survey Status report in below tank areas as per last Class Survey Status report

dated 22 April 2010. FR 83dated 22 April 2010. FR 83dated 22 April 2010. FR 83dated 22 April 2010. FR 83----89 PS/STB, FR 7189 PS/STB, FR 7189 PS/STB, FR 7189 PS/STB, FR 71----77 PS/STB, 77 PS/STB, 77 PS/STB, 77 PS/STB,

FR 65FR 65FR 65FR 65----71 PS/STB, FR 5971 PS/STB, FR 5971 PS/STB, FR 5971 PS/STB, FR 59----65 PS.65 PS.65 PS.65 PS. First reply : First reply : First reply : First reply :

According to Class status vessel has following coating con-According to Class status vessel has following coating con-According to Class status vessel has following coating con-According to Class status vessel has following coating con-

dition: 7 WBTs in FAIR condition and 9 WBTs in GOOD condi-dition: 7 WBTs in FAIR condition and 9 WBTs in GOOD condi-dition: 7 WBTs in FAIR condition and 9 WBTs in GOOD condi-dition: 7 WBTs in FAIR condition and 9 WBTs in GOOD condi-

tion. WBT in FAIR conditions are annually surveyed by Class. tion. WBT in FAIR conditions are annually surveyed by Class. tion. WBT in FAIR conditions are annually surveyed by Class. tion. WBT in FAIR conditions are annually surveyed by Class.

WBT coating condition is normally assessed and worked out WBT coating condition is normally assessed and worked out WBT coating condition is normally assessed and worked out WBT coating condition is normally assessed and worked out

during drydock since 2003 in order to keep a good stan-during drydock since 2003 in order to keep a good stan-during drydock since 2003 in order to keep a good stan-during drydock since 2003 in order to keep a good stan-

dard. During last Special Survey the vessel was awarded dard. During last Special Survey the vessel was awarded dard. During last Special Survey the vessel was awarded dard. During last Special Survey the vessel was awarded

with an overall CAP 1 rating (see attachment) even if seven with an overall CAP 1 rating (see attachment) even if seven with an overall CAP 1 rating (see attachment) even if seven with an overall CAP 1 rating (see attachment) even if seven

tanks have been rated FAIR.tanks have been rated FAIR.tanks have been rated FAIR.tanks have been rated FAIR.

5.6 Is there a procedure for the reporting, investigation and 5.6 Is there a procedure for the reporting, investigation and 5.6 Is there a procedure for the reporting, investigation and 5.6 Is there a procedure for the reporting, investigation and

close out of accidents, incidents, non conformities and near close out of accidents, incidents, non conformities and near close out of accidents, incidents, non conformities and near close out of accidents, incidents, non conformities and near

misses?misses?misses?misses? NONONONO


PSC deficiencies not being raised as NCR.PSC deficiencies not being raised as NCR.PSC deficiencies not being raised as NCR.PSC deficiencies not being raised as NCR.

First reply : First reply : First reply : First reply :

All PSC remarks are continuously monitored and recorded/All PSC remarks are continuously monitored and recorded/All PSC remarks are continuously monitored and recorded/All PSC remarks are continuously monitored and recorded/

shared into Company intranet website page, including time shared into Company intranet website page, including time shared into Company intranet website page, including time shared into Company intranet website page, including time

allowed for rectifying the deficiencies and Company SQEMS allowed for rectifying the deficiencies and Company SQEMS allowed for rectifying the deficiencies and Company SQEMS allowed for rectifying the deficiencies and Company SQEMS

corrective action form and any extension granted. As per OPcorrective action form and any extension granted. As per OPcorrective action form and any extension granted. As per OPcorrective action form and any extension granted. As per OP

----ORG 09 par. 3.4 Department Managers or Company In-ORG 09 par. 3.4 Department Managers or Company In-ORG 09 par. 3.4 Department Managers or Company In-ORG 09 par. 3.4 Department Managers or Company In-

Pagina 16

Commercial Issues

“The carriage of steel cargo: “The carriage of steel cargo: “The carriage of steel cargo: “The carriage of steel cargo:

some guidelines” some guidelines” some guidelines” some guidelines”

Dear all,

To continue with the guidelines for steel cargoes carriage, the following checks should always be taken:

StowageStowageStowageStowage

• Read any eventual instruction your Company may have on the steel cargo carriage and all useful publication available on board.

• Avoid stowage in spaces without parallel sides but when this is unavoidable and frequent loadings are expected, arrange for the space to be permanently “squared off” with a steel buttress or heavy duty timber.

• Mark the holds strong points, such as solid floors, on the tank top. Extend the marks up the hold sides. These are the best load bearing positions. Marking them will make it easy to check whether cargo and dunnage is correctly positioned during loading.

• Find out in advance the proposed loading plan. Check whether the best, rather than the easiest, stow is pro-posed. If loading steel coils, check that key coils are cor-rectly positioned. Consider the probable bad weather to be encountered during the voyage.

• Enquire into the proposed method of stowing and secur-ing cargo. Meet with the stevedore superintendent and/or supercargo to discuss the loading plan. Use this as an opportunity to point out any limitations with the ship or its equipment.

• Steel should not be loaded in the same compartment as chemicals, fertilizers, sulphur or other cargoes that could cause damage.

DunnageDunnageDunnageDunnage

• Steel is a very high density cargo. To avoid damage to the ship’s structure, and to enable a weight distribution, ap-ply dunnage between the ship and the cargo and within cargo tiers.

• Lay dunnage over strong points. The laying process is an important part for a safe and efficient carriage of steel.

• Dunnage should be applied to create frictional resis-tance, spread the load, avoid deformation of the cargo

(especially when loading steel plate, coils and railways lines), protect steel from moisture, reduce possible movements within a stow (especially for steel plate or slabs).

• Dunnage of sufficient thickness should be used, to en-able efficient weight distribution and to facilitate cargo lashing/handling.

LoadingLoadingLoadingLoading

Generally, steel is loaded in the following manner:

• Coils: Coils: Coils: Coils: stowed across the ship, on stout dunnage, with their axis fore and aft.

• Wire coils: Wire coils: Wire coils: Wire coils: vertically stowed, with their axis fore and aft, adjacent to each other in a similar configuration to the stowage of coils.

• Plate: Plate: Plate: Plate: stowed in the fore and aft direction. Dunnage is to run athwartship and between each tier. Stowage should be from one side of the ship to the other, leaving no voids.

• Long products: Long products: Long products: Long products: stowed in the lower holds, fore and aft direction. Dunnage to be placed athwartship, Avoid mix-ing products of different type and length in the same stow.

• Semi finished steel slabsSemi finished steel slabsSemi finished steel slabsSemi finished steel slabs: stowed in the same manner as steel plate. For this type of cargo, following steps should be followed:

• Preloading survey by P&I and/or cargo surveyors • Avoid loading wet steel; • Closely monitor stevedores • Closely monitor surveyor performing the preloading sur-vey. Ship’s officers should always be available to assist the surveyor.

• Keep a detailed log of cargo operations, including infor-mation how cargo arrived at the berth and was stored at the quayside, weather conditions and cargo’s apparent condition on loading.

By G. Mortola

Remarks to be shared

In this issue, we will deal and underline the concept of the best practicebest practicebest practicebest practice. The common meaning is that “a best prac-tice is a technique or methodology that , through experience and research, has proven to reliably lead to a desired result”. A commitment to using the best practices

in any field is a commitment to using all the knowledge and technology at one’s disposal to ensure success. The term is used frequently in the fields of health care, government ad-ministration, the education system, project management, hardware and software product development, and elsewhere. In shipping shipping shipping shipping too, the best practice method is being used more often. Practically, best practice means finding—and using—the best ways of working to achieve your business objectives (which means also the excellenceexcellenceexcellenceexcellence our Company is looking for). Applying best practices means learning from and through the

experience of others. One way of doing this is through benchmarkingbenchmarkingbenchmarkingbenchmarking which allows you to compare your business with other successful business to high-light areas where your business could improve. Despite the above, it is often noted that demonstrated best prac-tices can be slow to spread, even within an organization. The three main barriers to adoption of a best practice are:

• A lack of motivation to make changes involved in their adoption

• A lack of knowledge and skills required to do so. The idea is that with method processes, checks and testing, a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems and un-foreseen complications. Best practices can also be defined as the most (least amount of effort) and effective (best result) way of accomplishing a task, based on repeatable procedures that have proven themselves over time for large numbers of people. A given best practice is only applicable to particular condition or circumstances and may have to be modified or adapted for simi-lar circumstances.

As the term has become more popular, some organizations have begun using the term “best practices” to refer to what in fact are merely “rules”, causing a linguistic drift in which a new term such as “good ideas” is needed to refer to what would previously have been called “best practices”. Best practice Best practice Best practice Best practice is also suggested and strongly promotedpromotedpromotedpromoted by the TMSA (Tanker Management and Self AssessmentTanker Management and Self AssessmentTanker Management and Self AssessmentTanker Management and Self Assessment). OCIMF’s TMSA OCIMF’s TMSA OCIMF’s TMSA OCIMF’s TMSA program was introduced in 2004 as a tool to help vessel operators assess, measure and improve their management systems. As everyone well know, the management and operation of vessels within a culture of safety and environmental excel-lence was formalised with the introduction of the Interna-tional Management Code (ISM). The Code requires the vessels operators to implement a safety management system that will help them to achieve incident free operations. However, most of the Major Oil Companies felt that there might be a clear distinction between the standards of those vessels operators embracing the spirit of the ISM Code and those that are aiming to fulfil its minimum requirements. This variability may result in a charterer with due diligence concerns having to assess the operational standards of individual ves-sels operators. It’s mainly for the above reason that the TMSA was firstly introduced; it’s scope was lately expanded to encompass all tank vessel operators, including those managing coastal vessels and barges. The TMSATMSATMSATMSA practically encourages vessel operators to assess their safety management systems against linked key performance indi-cators and provides best practice guidancebest practice guidancebest practice guidancebest practice guidance. Best practice Best practice Best practice Best practice is an effective way to minimise the possibility of problems re-occurring. It creates opportunities and optimises performance in crucial areas such as safety and environmental excellenceoptimises performance in crucial areas such as safety and environmental excellenceoptimises performance in crucial areas such as safety and environmental excellenceoptimises performance in crucial areas such as safety and environmental excellence. Aim of our Company is to transfer best practices across its fleet through the consistent application of improved processes and pro-cedures. Best practices are shared through revisions of the Company Management System, the periodical Information Sharing Bul-letin and Company Risk Assessment and Risk Management system. TMSA is available on Company Website, section “profile”. To access is required to digit http://www.premuda.net/Area01/Elemento20/File/397089043.pdfhttp://www.premuda.net/Area01/Elemento20/File/397089043.pdfhttp://www.premuda.net/Area01/Elemento20/File/397089043.pdfhttp://www.premuda.net/Area01/Elemento20/File/397089043.pdf

BEST PRACTICES and TMSA REQUIREMENTSBEST PRACTICES and TMSA REQUIREMENTSBEST PRACTICES and TMSA REQUIREMENTSBEST PRACTICES and TMSA REQUIREMENTS

Lesson’s Bearing

BEST PRACTICE AND THE RISK ASSESSMENTBEST PRACTICE AND THE RISK ASSESSMENTBEST PRACTICE AND THE RISK ASSESSMENTBEST PRACTICE AND THE RISK ASSESSMENT

Section A9.8Section A9.8Section A9.8Section A9.8 ….When a “Risk Assessment” is considered by the superin-….When a “Risk Assessment” is considered by the superin-….When a “Risk Assessment” is considered by the superin-….When a “Risk Assessment” is considered by the superin-tendent, eligible to become a “best practice” that should be tendent, eligible to become a “best practice” that should be tendent, eligible to become a “best practice” that should be tendent, eligible to become a “best practice” that should be shared with all vessels, it must be revised and inserted in shared with all vessels, it must be revised and inserted in shared with all vessels, it must be revised and inserted in shared with all vessels, it must be revised and inserted in the “Office Operational Framework” database section as an the “Office Operational Framework” database section as an the “Office Operational Framework” database section as an the “Office Operational Framework” database section as an element of company shared library. Together with that, a element of company shared library. Together with that, a element of company shared library. Together with that, a element of company shared library. Together with that, a communication must be done to SQE Dept. with the proposal communication must be done to SQE Dept. with the proposal communication must be done to SQE Dept. with the proposal communication must be done to SQE Dept. with the proposal to spread the “best practice” to all vessels….to spread the “best practice” to all vessels….to spread the “best practice” to all vessels….to spread the “best practice” to all vessels….

Section A5Section A5Section A5Section A5 …The risk assessment management system also provide an …The risk assessment management system also provide an …The risk assessment management system also provide an …The risk assessment management system also provide an “Office operational framework” that must be used to cre-“Office operational framework” that must be used to cre-“Office operational framework” that must be used to cre-“Office operational framework” that must be used to cre-ate an office library and to disseminate to the whole fleet ate an office library and to disseminate to the whole fleet ate an office library and to disseminate to the whole fleet ate an office library and to disseminate to the whole fleet the “best practices” that can emerge during the process of the “best practices” that can emerge during the process of the “best practices” that can emerge during the process of the “best practices” that can emerge during the process of creation/analysis of risk assessment…..creation/analysis of risk assessment…..creation/analysis of risk assessment…..creation/analysis of risk assessment…..

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Pagina 19

The Academic Lesson

“MARPOL: a brief excursus”“MARPOL: a brief excursus”“MARPOL: a brief excursus”“MARPOL: a brief excursus”

New Environmental agenda , the USA New Environmental agenda , the USA New Environmental agenda , the USA New Environmental agenda , the USA

perspective view and the ECPperspective view and the ECPperspective view and the ECPperspective view and the ECP

The political landscape has changed

considerably in relation to the environ-

mental matters since MARPOL was initially adopted in

1983. Ship operators are under increasing scrutiny as re-

gard the environmental consequences of their operations

such as dumping garbage

and sewage at sea as well

as oil pollution. The latest

annex to MARPOL concern-

ing air emissions has also

posed serious challenges

in relation to fuel oil quality

and onboard incineration.

As far as US enforcementsUS enforcementsUS enforcementsUS enforcements,

it has to be reported the war waged against ships trading

in USA waters that are felt to flout MARPOL regulations

(particularly with regard to illegal discharge of oily bilge

water and sludge). The US authorities mainly involved in

such a process are the Coast Guard Coast Guard Coast Guard Coast Guard and the DoJDoJDoJDoJ

(Department of Justice): multi million dollar fines were im-

posed in many of the cases. The illegal practices that are

the subject of these heavy penalties are not confined to

the operation of the oily water separator. In some cases, it

is alleged that the oily water separator is bypassed by the

so called “magic pipe” which allows the discharge of oily

bilge waste that may contain in excess the maximum quan-

tity allowed by Marpol. The direct overboard discharge of

oily sludge from filters and purifiers is also a common alle-

gation. Surely, it can be difficult for the US Authorities to

successfully prosecute for an alleged discharge since this

usually takes place at sea, outside their jurisdiction. This

means that in absence of a discharge in US waters, they

prosecute crew and companies for lying and obstructing

justice within the US jurisdiction. These violations take the

form of the presentation of a false record book false record book false record book false record book that does

not accurately reflects the illegal discharges that have

taken place.

In many cases, it is also alleged that the crew attempted to

conceal equipment used to bypass the oily water separator

or lied to the authorities or were guilty of destroying or con-

cealing vital evidence such as engine room logs.

It is also alleged in some cases that the shore manage-

ment instructed the crew to indulge in such practices.

But what are the reasons to pollute? It is generally unthink-

able that engineers would be ordered to bypass the oily

water sepa-

rator or ob-

struct justice

however the

feeling is

that saving

money is

part of the

p r o b l e m .

P r o b l e m s

can also

arise as a

result of poor shore side management control over the

waste management process, due to inadequate training and

auditing to ensure compliance. There also may be reasons

for engineers acting improperly if they feel they have not

received sufficient training or support, in the form of proper

equipment and spares, in order to deal with the normal and

sometimes abnormal operational problems in the Engine

Room. A ship operator is liable for the actions of its employ-

ees and is therefore exposed to successful prosecution even

if it has no knowledge of the activities in question and even

if the actions were in direct violation of Company policies

and instructions. It is fair to say that the operators that have operators that have operators that have operators that have

been prosecuted had environmental management systems been prosecuted had environmental management systems been prosecuted had environmental management systems been prosecuted had environmental management systems

in placein placein placein place, but the US government deemed those plans to be

ineffective in preventing violations. As a consequence, the

US Coast Guard has prescribed detailed operational and

management practices in the Environmental Compliance Environmental Compliance Environmental Compliance Environmental Compliance

PlansPlansPlansPlans (ECPs). The ECPs detail practices for preventing MAR-

POL violations that generally exceed the management con-

trols and procedures that many operators currently have.

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