Summary of 2017.4.29-5.15

Authority：

AUSTRALIA

Inspected Vessels

152

Detained  Vessels

5

Typical deficiency ：

NO.1

Code：

03108     Ventilators, air pipes, casings

Detail：

Ballast tank air vents defective. (Many places including critical locations).

NO.2

Code：

10101     Pilot ladders and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements

Detail：

Pilot Ladder wires defective. Port side pilot assist ladder wire parted on arrival in Weipa. Pilot ladder not rigged per SOLAS V/23 and IMO Res A.1045(27)

Authority：

China

Inspected Vessels

245

Detained Vessels

12

Typical deficiency ：

NO.1

Code：

11117      Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Detail：

No lifebuoy equipped with a self-igniting light and a buoyant lifeline found nearby when the accommodation ladder of port side in use in yangshan port

NO.2

Code：

11117      Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Detail：

 Rescue boat davit: hydraulic release system defective (one hydraulic pipe valve rusted and leaked seriously)

Authority：

Japan

Inspected Vessels

127

Detained Vessels

2

Typical deficiency ：

NO.1

Code：

01126      Document of Compliance Dangerous Goods

Detail：

Document of compliance with special requirements for ships carrying dangerous goods, stowage space of D.G.cargo was not described correctly ("d1 (forward of the ACCOM.)"only was allowed to stow D.G.cargoes,but there was no space to stow D.G.cargoes in forward CF the ACCOM.)

NO.2

Code：

03199     Other (load lines)

Detail：

Opening on enclosure bulkhead on exposed "a" deck to cargo hold nearby doorway - no closure provided

Authority：

Russia

Inspected Vessels 

39

Detained Vessels

1

Typical deficiency ：

NO.1

Code：

07110      Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Detail：

Two portable fire extinguishers - rubber hoses worn out

NO.2

Code：

11112      Launching arrangements for survival craft

Detail：

Wire lifting sling for free fall lifeboat are coved in plastic sheathing and not easily accessible for inspection or maintenance