Oil Companies International Marine Forum Revised Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) Programme

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1 Oil Companies International Marine Forum Revised Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) Programme Report Number: Vessel Name: THONGDEE 9 IMO Number: Not Assigned Registered Number: VIN Number: Not Assigned Inspecting Company: INTERNATIONAL MARINE TRANSPORT Date of Inspection: 15 Feb 2007 Port of Inspection: Samut Prakarn province

2 Section 1. Chapter 1 General Particulars 1.1 Vessel Variant. Vessel is carrying crude or petroleum products, inland, self propelled 1.2 Is the inspected vessel subject to USA Regulations? No 1.3 Name of Vessel. THONGDEE IMO number. Not Assigned 1.5 International or Local Registered Number Official Number or Vessel Identification Number. Not Assigned 1.7 Date of the inspection. 15 Feb Port of the inspection. Samut Prakarn province 1.9 Geographic region where the vessel normally trades. South East Asia 1.10 Flag. Thailand 1.11 Deadweight Gross tonnage Date the vessel was delivered. 01 Oct Name of the Company commissioning the inspection. INTERNATIONAL MARINE TRANSPORT 1.15 Name of the inspector. (For use of Inspecting C ompany only) Inspecting company use only 1.16 Time the inspector boarded the vessel. 09: Time the inspector departed the vessel. 14: Hull type. Full breadth double bottom 1.19 Vessel's operation at the time of the inspection. Discharging 1.20 Products being handled. Dirty petroleum products (low flashpoint) 1.21 Name of the vessel's Operator. Blue Ocean Intertrades C o.,ltd Address of the vessel's Operator. 1093/92 C entral City Tower 1, 17th floor, Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand 1.23 Telephone number Fax number address. blue_ocean@anet.net.th 1.26 Date the Operator assumed control of the vessel. Not Applicable 1.27 Does the data entered in the Barge and Tug Particulars Questionnaire appear to be accurate and up to date? 1.28 Additional C omments. The computer generated Vessel Particulars Questionnaires (VPQ) was on 13 Feb 07. Inspection was conducted during discharging of a cargo of MFO to Thai Asahi Glass Depot. Yes Chapter 2 Certification and Documentation 2.23 What is the Name of vessel's P and I Club? The Shipowners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Luxembourg) 2.25 What is the USCG C ertificate of C ompliance date of expiry? Not Applicable [2 ]

3 2.27 What was the date of the last USCG C ertificate of Inspection? Not Applicable 2.30 Is the vessel registered with a C lassification Society? No 2.31 Which C lassification society is the vessel registered with? Unknown 2.32 What is the date of expiry of Class Certificate? Not Applicable 2.33 What was the date of the last Intermediate Survey? Not Applicable 2.34 What was the date of the last Annual Survey? 12 Dec What was the date of the last Survey Report or Quarterly Summary? Not Applicable 2.36 What was the date of the last Special Survey? Not Applicable 2.37 What is the date of the next Special Survey? Not Applicable 2.44 What is the interval between scheduled drydockings? What was the date of departure from the last scheduled drydock? 11 Nov What was the date of last port State control inspection? Not Applicable [Q2.10 is not applicable to this report] Chapter 3 Crew Management 3.4 If the vessel is manned, complete the attached crew matrix for all officers and ratings Crew Member Master Chief officer Chief engineer 2nd Engineer Fitter Boson A/B Certificate of Competency Issuing country Master- Near Coastal Ships Master- Near Coastal Ships (500 GT) 2nd engineer officer (3000 kw and more) Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch Rating forming part of a watch in a manned engine room Helmsman Helmsman Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Thailand Expires 08-Aug May Jul Jun Apr Aug Dec-08 DCE yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Tanker certification Years with operator Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil 4 years 11 months Rank 4 years 11 months 5 years 10 months 5 years 10 months 5 2 years 4 months 5 2 years 4 months 2 years 1 month 2 years 1 month 1 year 7 months 1 year 7 months 4 years 11 months 4 years 11 months 3.8 What was the date of the last unannounced alcohol test? 22 Jan What is the frequency of unannounced drug testing? What was the date of the last unannounced test for drugs? 26 Sep 2006 [3 ]

4 Section 2. Key Questions marked Yes without comment Chapter 2 Certification and Documentation 2.39, 2.40, 2.42, 2.49 Chapter 3 Crew Management 3.5, 3.7 Chapter 4 Navigation and Communications 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.9, 4.10, 4.15, 4.16, 4.26, 4.29, 4.30, 4.31, 4.36, 4.39 Chapter 5 Safety Management 5.1, 5.8, 5.19, 5.25, 5.29, 5.42, 5.49 Chapter 6 Pollution Prevention 6.6, 6.7, 6.10, 6.12, 6.14, 6.17, 6.19 Chapter 8 Cargo Handling 8.1, 8.10, 8.27, 8.29, 8.42, 8.44, 8.46, 8.47, 8.50, 8.69, 8.77, 8.84, 8.96 Chapter 9 Mooring 9.2, 9.3, 9.5, 9.7 Chapter 11 Machinery 11.1, 11.3, 11.5, 11.7, 11.12, 11.15, 11.17, 11.18, 11.20, 11.21, 11.22, 11.23, 11.24, 11.25, 11.27, 11.28, 11.30, 11.32, Chapter 12 General Appearance 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 [4 ]

5 Section 3. Chapter 2 Certification and Documentation 2.1 Has the vessel been provided with national or international trading certificates? Certificate is issued by Thai Marine Department on 12 Dec 06. Barge is licensed to trade in Thai local water, engaging only in the bunker trade. 2.2 Has the vessel been provided with a Certificate of Registry? Certificate is issued by Thai Marine Department on 10 Nov If applicable, has the vessel been provided with a Document of Compliance (DoC)? Not required by Local Administration. 2.5 If applicable, has the vessel been provided with a Safety Management Certificate (SMC)? Not required by Local Administration. 2.6 Has the vessel been provided with a Safety Equipment C ertificate, supplemented by Form E? Not required by Local Administration. 2.7 Has the vessel been provided with a Safety Radio Certificate, supplemented by Form R? Not required by Local Administration. 2.8 Has the vessel been provided with a Safety Construction C ertificate? Not required by Local Administration Has the vessel been provided with a Loadline C ertificate? Date of initial survey 10 Mar 05 and valid until 9 Mar 10. A periodical inspection had been carried out on 24 May Has the vessel been provided with an International Ship Security Certificate? Vessel engaged within Thai local waters. ISSC is not require by Local Administration Has the vessel been provided with a Minimum Safe Manning Document? Not require by Local Administration. [5 ]

6 2.18 Has the vessel been provided with an Engine Air Pollution Prevention Certificate, with supplement? Not require by Local Administration Has the vessel been provided with a Noxious Liquid Substances C ertificate? Not require by Local Administration Has the vessel been provided with a Civil Liability Convention (1992) C ertificate? Not require by Local Administration Does the vessel possess a US C ertificate of Financial Responsibility? Vessel is licensed to trade in Thai coastal water Is the vessel Qualship certified? Vessel is licensed to trade in Thai coastal water Does the vessel carry a USCG C ertificate of Documentation? Vessel is licensed to trade in Thai coastal water Does the vessel carry a USCG C ertificate for Marine Vapour Recovery System? Vessel is licensed to trade in Thai coastal water Is the vessel free of outstanding USCG 835 non-conformities? Vessel is licensed to trade in Thai coastal water Is the vessel approved for the carriage of USCG Sub-chapter O and D cargoes? Vessel is licensed to trade in Thai coastal water Is a Damage Stability Plan on board? Barge was single hull and small size Was the last port State control inspection report free of non-conformities? Vessel engaged within Thai coastal water only. Port State Control was never on board since delivery. [6 ]

7 2.48 If propane gas is used for cooking and/or heating, is the equipment operated outside of a gas-hazardous area; is a certificate provided and is it valid? Electric hot plate was used for cooking onboard. No a stove of LPG type or gas welding and burning equipment provided on board Additional C omments.. Barge was surveyed by Thai Marine Department annually that certificate of survey is being issued but without any survey reports. P & I Club with which the vessel is entered 12 Nov 97 and valid until 20 Feb 08. Policy indicated that trading area is gulf of Thailand and inland waters. Deductible is all other claims USD 10,000 each incident. Marine hull insurance (Hull & Machinery) of this vessel was available that period of insurance is valid until 5 July 07 at 12:00 (LT). [Q2.3; Q2.9; Q2.11; Q2.14 to Q2.15; Q2.17; Q2.19 to Q2.20 are not applicable to this report] Chapter 3 Crew Management 3.2 If the vessel has been provided with a Minimum Manning Document (MMD) does the actual manning meet or exceed the MMD requirements? MMD not require by Local Administration. Vessel is currently manned by nine officers and crew of Thai nationality, which appeared adequate for the operational requirement of a bunkering boat and in accordance with the requirements of the certificate of survey which issued by Thailand Marine department. 3.6 Are policies relating to work and rest periods in place and are they being complied with? A control hour work and rest period records found in order Additional C omments. According to a drug testing record, the unannounced test of drug was observed overdue, not followed company's policy. Master had been traded on local area for many years and appeared to rely more on local knowledge during navigation along the river and intended trading area. He had been joined on this type of oil tanker over 15 years. [Q3.1; Q3.3 are not applicable to this report] Chapter 4 Navigation and Communications 4.4 Is an operational magnetic compass with light provided? Deviation card issued on 24 Dec Is an operational GMDSS provided? Not require to the type of vessel by Local Administration. 4.7 Is an operational Global Navigation System receiver (GNS) provided? [7 ]

8 One unit of GPS found in order. 4.8 Is an operational Terrestrial Navigation System receiver (TNS) provided? Not require to the type of vessel by Local Administration Is an operational 10cm radar provided? Not require to the type of vessel by Local Administration Is an operational VHF Radio provided? A fixed VHF function tested and found in order Are operational hand-held radios (walkie talkies) provided? No portable intrinsically safe hand-held provided on board. Local Terminal supplied intrinsically safe hand held for communication between ship and shore during cargo operation Is an operational search light provided? Vessel is not provided a fixed search light. A portable spotlight is in use but its battery is unable to reserve for power. Initial Operator Comments As per the inspector report that a portable light is in use but its battery is unable to reserve for power, so the new battery had already provide onboard Is an operational speed and distance indicator provided? Not required to the type of vessel by Local Administration. Speed is to be collected from GPS Is a rudder angle indicator provided? Tested and found in order Is a rate of turn indicator provided? Not required to the type of vessel by Local Administration Are operational navigation lights and signals provided? [8 ]

9 Navigation lights and alarm tested and found in order. Spare bulbs were available Is an operational single side band (SSB) radio provided? Not required to the type of vessel by Local Administration Is an operational Digital Selective Calling (DSC) C ommunications system fitted? Not required to the type of vessel by Local Administration Is an operational ARPA system provided? Not required to the type of vessel by Local Administration Is an operational Automatic Identification System (AIS) provided? Not required to the type of vessel by Local Administration Is an operational NAVTEX system provided? Not required to the type of vessel by Local Administration Are appropriate optical signals/daylight shapes provided? 3 black balls provided on wheelhouse top Is an operational internal communication system provided? Internal line tested and operational. System is limit to bridge, steering gear flat and engine room Are the navigation charts, light lists, tide tables and pilot books provided, adequate for the vessel's trading area? Local light list is not corrected up to the latest notice to mariners received. Vessel carries only Thai issued navigation charts for her current trading. Initial Operator Comments Due to this barge is trading in the limited area [Bangkok-Sriracha area], so the mentionable light list is not applied in her trading area. Anyway, thanks for your kind comment, the barge had already up date the mentionable light list in the navigation charts at the date of inspection.[ ] 4.33 If an EC DIS system is fitted, is it fully operational and are fully operational backup components provided? [9 ]

10 Not require to the type of vessel by Local Administration Are emergency steering gear changeover instructions posted and are they clearly understood? Crews tested on emergency steering change-over procedures. They are familiar with the operation of Emergency Steering Gear If a bow or stern thruster is fitted, are operating instructions provided and are the directions of thrust clearly indicated on the operating console? Bow or stern thruster was not installed as built Are local navigation warnings received on board on a regular basis, and readily available to the navigators? Weather and navigation warning information were available that delivered from Head Office and also collected from television with proper record Was a comprehensive passage plan available for the previous voyage and did it cover the full voyage from berth to berth? Passage planning was carried out to a satisfactory level on the voyage charts Are the intervals between position fixes appropriate to the vessel's location? The frequency of position fixing had been carried out by radar navigational techniques to maintain safe distances off the land every 5-10 min during coastal voyage and river transit Additional C omments.. Chapter 5 Safety Management 5.2 Does the Operator provide adequate personal protection equipment, (PPE) appropriate to the cargo(es) being carried; are instructions for its use provided, and is it being used correctly? All crews on duty dressed with proper PPE. 5.3 Is a Quality Manual (Safety Management Manual) available on board and are personnel familiar with its contents? Crewmembers have countersigned the SMS Manual as being read and understood. 5.4 Are all responsible persons aware of the emergency procedures for dealing with leakage, spillage or fire involving the cargo? [1 0]

11 Records of oil spill response found in order. 5.5 Are places where smoking is permitted adequately identified, are smoking regulations being observed, and are doors and other means of access kept closed? The designated smoking area on board is mess room with smoke notice prominently posted. 5.6 Is the IMO C oastal C ontact list or local equivalent provided? Local contract list for intended port of call found with up to date. 5.7 Is the vessel provided with a safe means of access? One pilot ladder is available for use and means of access are properly rigged including lifebuoy, light and line. 5.9 Is an operational emergency lighting system provided? Emergency light tested and found in good order Is an operational accommodation gas detection system provided? Fixed gas detection system provided for detection of engine room, galley and air conditioning room. Such system calibrated on 10 Jan Is an Emergency Plan posted? Fire appliances and associated equipment located in compliance with the fire plan Is sufficient fire fighting equipment on board, including hoses, nozzles, firemen's outfits, breathing apparatus and portable extinguishers and is it in satisfactory condition, and ready for immediate use? Discharging hose of portable extinguisher (C O2), at air conditioning room, found split at the end of hose. Initial Operator Comments The new hose of a portable extinguisher (CO2) had already provided onboard If fitted, are fixed fire, smoke and gas detection systems and emergency systems fully operational, tested, and are the inspection records up to date? Fixed gas detector for monitoring of engine room is out of order. Smoke detectors provided for protection of engine room and galley. Initial Operator Comments The new sensor will send to the barge within a week.[ ] [1 1]

12 5.14 If a fixed fire fighting system is installed, is it in satisfactory condition? CO2 flooding provided for protection of engine room and pump room. C O2 room maintained clear. C O2 system warning alarm (micro switch) function tested. C ylinders and system piping appeared satisfactory and certified on 10 Jan If fitted, is the type of foam compound suitable for the cargoes which the vessel is certified to carry? Not require by Local Administration Do records and personnel demonstrate effective firefighting and safety training and competence? Photo records of safety training displayed at mess room Is the vessel provided with a deck water spray system? Water spray system dose not apply to this vessel. Vessel prepared fire hose of non-perishable material and sufficient in length to project a jet of water to any of the main deck Is an operational General Alarm system provided? Alarm tested and found in working order Is all required lifesaving equipment on board; is it in satisfactory condition and ready for immediate use and are personnel familiar with its operation? Self-ignition light on man-overboard buoy at starboard bridge wing was not lit and its cover broken at rim. Such buoy found without smoke floating signal attached. Initial Operator Comments The new battery is immediate change at the date of inspection and we can show to the inspector that the self-ignition light on man-overboard buoy is in the functional condition and the crews immediate attached the smoke floating signal to it as well Are survival suits provided for all personnel? Not require by the Local Administration Are safety ropes and equipment available to effectively undertake rescue from enclosed spaces? Harness set located at pump room entrance and ready for immediate use Are emergency escape sets provided for every person on board where required? [1 2]

13 Not require to this type of vessel by the Local Administration Are Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) provided specifically for the cargoes being carried and are they posted? By verbally test, all crews were familiar with the required responses to deal with emergencies involving cargo being carried and also able to explain the treatment procedures from impact with cargo to be handled Are procedures in place to respond to a breakout from the berth during cargo operations? By verbally test, a breakout from berth had been fully understood by Master Are procedures in place to keep the accommodation space free of gas? Doors and ports always close during cargo handling operation Are procedures in place to respond to the development of dangerous concentrations of gas? Procedures displayed in mess room. Air conditioning system is capable of internal recirculation. Fixed gas detection system provided for detection of air conditioning room. Such system calibrated on 10 Jan Are procedures in place to respond to a burst cargo hose or cargo pipeline fracture? Oil spill response procedures to deal with a burst cargo hose is conspicuously displayed at mess room Are procedures in place to respond to a cargo tank overflow? Oil spill response procedures to deal with a cargo tank overflow is conspicuously displayed at mess room Are procedures in place to respond to cargo leakage into an adjoining space? Oil spill response procedures to deal with cargo leakage into an adjoining space is conspicuously displayed at mess room Are procedures in place to respond to a failure of the steering gear? Emergency steering gear procedures is conspicuously displayed at navigation bridge and steering gear flat Are procedures in place to respond to collision or grounding that results in pollution? [1 3]

14 Procedures had been written in SMS Manual and also conspicuously displayed within wheelhouse Are procedures in place to respond to situations that involve the jettisoning of cargo? Company's SMS stated that shipboard equipment and other things, except cargo, can able to jettison for maintain of ship stability Are the cargo pumps fitted with emergency stops and are these tested regularly? Manual control defined as emergency stop due to vessel small size. Control of cargo pumps is located in a weather-protected panel, outside the pump room Are the maximum cargo pump operating temperatures displayed at the cargo control position? One unit of thermometer was recently fitted on each cargo pump casing Are means provided for the testing of void spaces for explosive and/or toxic gases? Vessel is not provided the void space. She is of one continuous welded steel construction with a single hull, double bottom configuration. There is a system to monitor regular atmosphere checks for hydrocabon content and regular sounding of double bottom and recorded Do personnel demonstrate familiarity with the operation and calibration of portable gas detection instruments? Vessel was provided with 1 combustible gas detector and 1 Oxygen analyzer. Evidenced reports on last calibration carried out by external agency on 29 June 06 and 1 Feb 07 respectively At what frequency do personnnel undergo medical examinations? The frequency of medical check-ups for each crew is annually Are satisfactory safety procedures provided for cargo transfer, entering pumprooms, cargo tanks, enclosed and other dangerous spaces, and for hot work? Pump room entry procedures had been carried out by ship staff before the inspector entered If the vessel is certified to carry benzene, are warning signs posted and is the restricted zone marked? According to vessel cargo record, she carried only MFO. [1 4]

15 5.53 Do the responsible persons understand the dangers associated with cleaning tanks that have previously contained toxic products? Procedures had been written in SMS manual however barge not handled tank cleaning in normal operation except prior docking and operator used a contactor for tank cleaning Are the dangers associated with tank cleaning clearly understood? As item Are cargo tank atmospheres controlled during tank cleaning? As item Are deck atmospheres regularly monitored for gas accumulations during cargo transfer and tank cleaning operations? As item If COW is being conducted, is it in accordance with the procedures described in an approved Crude Oil Washing Equipment and Operations Manual? COW equipment does not apply to this vessel Are any hydrant-type connections to the Crude oil washing lines securely closed and capped? COW equipment does not apply to this vessel If fitted, are outside air conditioning units type-approved for use in gas-hazardous areas? One unit of outside air condition is not type-approved which it located at boat deck. Master reported that outside air condition unit appeared out of order and is not in use for a long time. Initial Operator Comments As per the inspector report that the air condition unit appeared out of order and is not in use for along time. Moreover, we have the notice no used place on that place and the master had already shown to the inspection at the date of inspection too Has the vessel been issued with an approved Ship Security Plan? Not require by Local Administration. Vessel engaged within local waters Are measures in place to prevent unauthorised boarding? [1 5]

16 Log kept of people on/off found in order Additional C omments.. [Q5.26 to Q5.28; Q5.39 to Q5.41; Q5.47; Q5.50 are not applicable to this report] Chapter 6 Pollution Prevention 6.1 Is the vessel provided with Oil Record Books? Oil record books (I & II) record book were properly entered. Removal of oily bilges in engine room facilitated via oily water separator and recorded. 6.2 Is an approved MARPOL Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) or Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan (SMPEP) provided? Vessel exempted to carry IOPP certificate from Administration include SOPEP. 6.3 Is the vessel provided with a USCG approved Vessel Response Plan (VRP)? Vessel is licensed to trade in Thai coastal water. 6.4 Is suitable equipment provided to deal with small oil spills? Absorbent material (saw dust) adequately stowed and oil spill despersant was available. Contents checklist was available for regular record. 6.5 Are anti-pollution notices posted? Oil spill prevention drills conducted regularly as per shipboard drill plan and activities recorded. 6.8 Is a perimeter spill rail fitted; are scuppers in place and are they liquid tight? The deck boundary coaming is 150 mm in height to contain oil spills. 6.9 Are all the cargo manifolds provided with spill trays? Manifold safe-alls of ample size and fitted with drains and covers Are spill savealls installed around bunker and diesel tank vents? Suitable fixed spill containers placed around bunker / diesel and lubricating oil tanks vents and the height of any savealls are not be greater than the vent If so required, is the vessel provided with a containment boom? [1 6]

17 Not applicable Terminal provided a containment boom for oil spill during cargo operation Are bilge water and cargo slops handled in accordance with MARPOL or in accordance with the requirements of the local authorities? Oily water separator in engine room appeared in satisfactory condition Are receipts maintained for each disposal of garbage? Garbage had been discharged to shore/terminal receptacle and evident receipt is signed for and dated by ship personal who handled garbage Are sampling connections, valves, caps or plugs in satisfactory condition? Sampling connection provided at cargo manifold with valve fully close Additional C omments. [Q6.15 is not applicable to this report] Chapter 7 Structure 7.1 If the vessel is enrolled in a structural survey programme, are records available? Vessel is enrolled annually in a structure programme by the Thai Marine Department. Such department issued a certificate of survey on 12 Dec 06 and valid unit 11 Dec 07 without any survey reports. 7.2 If structural survey records are available, do they record that the hull thickness measurements are within acceptable limits? The hull thickness measurement had been carried out on 6-30 May 03. Thickness measurement reports revealed diminution to be minimal or within limits. 7.3 Are records available to indicate regular inspection and testing of tank coatings and/or stainless steel tanks? The documentary evidence to indicate inspection of tank coatings found in order. C argo tanks were sealed by loading port. She carried MFO. 7.4 Additional C omments. Vessel had not been completed an enhanced survey programme. Hull external appeared intact and satisfactory. Undulation between frames not evident. Some light and moderate dents noted around exposed top-sides and boot-tops. Bow section and stem curvature appeared generally intact and satisfactory. External paint coat on top-side appeared intact. A/F paint on exposed boot-top area appeared intact. Marine fouling not evident on visible hull surfaces. [1 7]

18 Chapter 8 Cargo Handling 8.2 Has a Ship/Shore Safety Check List (SSSCL) been properly completed and have those items that require reinspection, been inspected at the appropriate intervals? Ship/Shore Safety Checklist had not been made prior to the current transfer commencing. Initial Operator Comments The Ship/Shore Safety Checklist for the mentionable shipment had already made by the crew. Negligent in the discharge of the crew duty is warning immediately by Captain. The additional reinforcement from our management team is held during the POCC meeting and safety stand down at BOI port at Bangna yesterday [ ] and we will have the special [HSSE] meeting for this case at the head office on as well. 8.3 Have written loading, discharge or ballast transfer plans, as appropriate, been prepared for the current operations? Discharging plan had not been prepared for the current operation. Initial Operator Comments The same set as 8.2.The discharging plan of the mentionable shipment had already made by the crew. Negligent in the discharge of the crew duty is warning immediately by Captain. The additional reinforcement from our management team is held during the POCC meeting and safety stand down at BOI port at Bangna yesterday [ ] and we will have the special [HSSE] meeting for this case at the head office on as well 8.5 Are legible and up to date pipeline and/or mimic diagrams of the cargo system, inert gas system and venting system available in the cargo control position? Mimic diagrams is available. IGS dose not apply to this vessel. 8.6 Is information readily available to the responsible persons relating to maximum loading rates and venting capacities? Maximum loading rates is 750 m3/hr and conspicuously displayed at mess room Are safe and effectve procedures in place for the effective stripping (final draining) of tanks at the end of cargo discharge? Vessel was not fitted a stripping pump. Main cargo pump is in used for final draining of tanks at the end of cargo discharge Are safe and effective procedures in place for changing cargo grades? Procedures had been written in SMS manual Are safe and effective procedures in place for ballasting and de-ballasting? Procedures had been written in SMS Manual and also available in loading plan Are safe and effective procedures in place for Ship to Ship (STS) cargo transfer operations? [1 8]

19 The latest STS transfer had been carried out at wharf no. C3, Leam C habang terminal. Checklist recorded properly and maintained If fitted, is the general condition of the cargo tank heating system satisfactory? Heating system dose not apply to this barge Are safe and effective procedures in place for gas freeing? Procedures had been written in SMS Manual As applicable, are cargo pumps, booster pumps, ballast pumps and stripping pumps, eductors and their associated instrumentation and controls in satisfactory operational condition, free of leaks and is there evidence of regular testing? Ooze on flange by way of strainer of cargo pump (starboard side) was observed during cargo transfer. Initial Operator Comments Already change the new packing at the date of inspection 8.20 Have satisfactory column/cofferdam purging routines been established where deep well pumps are fitted? There is no column/cofferdam where deep well pump are fitted If fitted, is the Emergency Shut-Down (ESD) System fully operational? Manual control of cargo pump defined as emergency stop due to vessel small size. Control of cargo pumps is located in a weather-protected panel, outside the pump room Is an emergency discharge method available? An emergency discharge conspicuously displayed at mess room If so required, are static electricity precautions being observed? Static electricity precaution had been written in SMS manual If the vessel is equipped with derricks or hose handling booms, are they in satisfactory condition, marked with Safe Working Load and are they regularly tested? Derricks or hose handling booms do not apply to this vessel If multiple cargoes are being handled, are signs placed at each cargo manifold, identifying the grade of cargo? [1 9]

20 From cargo records, vessel carried only marine fuel oil Are cargo pipelines tested annually to 1.5 times their normal working pressure and are the results recorded? Cargo pipeline on deck pressure-tested on 20 Dec 06, safety working pressure at 8 kg/ cm If the vessel uses its own cargo hoses, are they in good order, pressure tested annually to their design working pressure, and is a record of all hose tests and inspections maintained on board? 2 x cargo hoses of 4 inches had been pressure-tested on 16 Nov 06, using proof pressure applied at 12 kg/cm If cargo segregations using blank flanges are fitted, are the flanges fully bolted? Barge could only handle one grade of oil product. From cargo records, she carried only marine fuel oil Is the vessel free from unauthorised connections between the bunker, ballast and cargo systems? Interconnecting section between sea chest valve and cargo system at pump room was disconnected and blanked-off Are the cargo pumps fitted with temperature sensors? One unit of thermometer was recently fitted on each cargo pump casing Are remote and local, temperature and pressure sensors and gauges in satisfactory operational condition? Pressure gauges on each manifold were found in good working order Are satisfactory records maintained of the calibration of key cargo instrumentation, including temperature and pressure gauges? Last calibration of pressure gauge had been carried out on 16 Nov Is the gas detection equipment in a satisfactory condition? Fixed gas detector for monitoring of engine room is out of order. Initial Operator Comments The same detector as 5.13 which we will send the new sensor to the barge 8.61 Is the environmental control of void spaces satisfactory? [2 0]

21 Vessel is of one continuous welded steel construction with a single hull, double bottom configuration. There is a system to monitor regular atmosphere checks for hydrocabon content and regular sounding of double bottom and record maintained If a cargo heating system is fitted and is in use at the time of the inspection, is it properly insulated, in a satisfactory operational condition and free of leaks? Heating system dose not apply to this barge If diesel engines are installed on the open deck, are these certificated and approved by a recognised authority and situated outside the gas-hazardous area? No diesel engines are installed on the open deck Are tank calibration tables available and approved by a recognised authority? Tank calibration tables approved by Excise department on 14 Sept Are cargo tank and/or other gauging points clearly identified? Sounding pipe to all cargo tanks clearly marked with tank depth If fixed cargo level measuring equipment is fitted, is it operational, certified and regularly calibrated? Fixed cargo level measuring equipment does not apply to this barge. Manual dipping (sounding tapes) is in use for cargo measurement as main gauging and certificate validated Are cargo tanks provided with an overfill protection system (High Level Alarms) and is the system fully operational? A high level alarm does not apply to this barge Is the cargo high level alarm system operated during both loading and discharging? A high level alarm does not apply to this barge Is the cargo tank overfill alarm system independent of both the gauging devices and the high-level alarm system? An cargo tank overfill protection system does not apply to this barge Are bunker tanks provided with an overfill protection system (High Level Alarms) and is the system fully operational? [2 1]

22 An bunker tank overfill protection system for bunker tanks do not apply to this barge Are portable measuring tapes and/or sticks available? Vessel was provided with 2 tank dipping tapes that one of them set to a master and its calibrated in If fixed tank gauges are not fitted, are sufficient portable tapes provided to simultaneously gauge each tank being worked? Barge is equipped with two manual dipping (sounding tapes) Are vapour locks, if fitted, calibrated and certified by a competent authority? Vapour locks do not apply to cargo system Is a reference thermometer carried and is its certificate valid? Reference thermometer provided at Head Office. Last calibration of such thermometer carried out on 7 Dec 06. Digital thermometer with probe and reference thermometer compared every month with proper record If a flow meter is fitted, is it operational AND calibrated in accordance with the requirements of the approving autrhority? Last calibration of flow meter arried out and approved on 15 Dec If the vessel is fitted with a cargo venting system, is it in a satisfactory operational condition? Venting of cargo tanks #2,3,4 through the cargo tank ullage hatches to common line running longitudinally along the centre line of vessel. P-V valve fitted before riser and release through a diffuser, located slightly aft of mid-ship. Venting pipe fitted on C OT #1, through ullage hatch, to an independent riser located forward of vessel. P-V valve fitted on vent line and release through a goose-neck diffuser Is the vessel capable of operating in a closed condition if volatile or toxic products are handled, including ullaging and sampling? Barge generally utilised open loading/discharge and restricted gauging If the vessel is handling volatile or toxic cargoes, is it operating in a closed condition at the time of the inspection? Barge generally utilised open loading/discharge and restricted gauging Are the P/V valves in good order, fitted with flame screens, inspected and cleaned as part of a regular maintenance routine, and are there records to support this? [2 2]

23 Last P/V pressure-test carried out by air test method on 19 Dec If cargo tank inlet valves are fitted which permit the isolation of individual tanks from the venting system, are these provided with positive locking arrangements and are the keys under the control of a responsible person? Cargo tank inlet valves which permit the isolation of individual tanks from the venting system do not apply to this barge Is the venting system provided with full-flow secondary means of cargo tank protection against over, or under-pressurisation in the event of accidental closure of the inlet valve? Not require by the Local Administration If an inert gas system is fitted are its components in a satisfactory condition? IGS does not apply to this vessel If the inert gas system is in use, is it operating satisfactorily? IGS does not apply to this vessel If the vessel is equipped with a vapour-return system, is it operational and are personnel trained in its use? Vessel had not subjected to operate under closed system. A vapour-return system is not fitted as built Additional C omments. Vessel cargo records indicated that she was deployed currently for transporting fuel oil from terminals in Sri-racha to Rayong, off-sri-racha and terminals along the C hao-phraya river. [Q8.4; Q8.7 to Q8.9; Q8.11 to Q8.12; Q8.21; Q8.23; Q8.32 to Q8.41; Q8.43; Q8.53 to Q8.56; Q8.58 to Q8.60; Q8.62; Q8.63 to Q8.66; Q8.81; Q8.85; Q8.94 are not applicable to this report] Chapter 9 Mooring 9.1 Is the vessel effectively moored? Spring lines (forward and aft) of the difference size are in used for moorings Barge was moored with 2+2 pattern. Initial Operator Comments Due to the office had provided the new type of the ropes to the barge which is better spec than the old one. The inspector has kindly advice in the rope strength to the barge s crews when they use. The barge s master and the crews are understanding and implement the corrected mooring method in the next shipment. At present, the crews use the same size of the rope in the same position and follow the mooring guideline as per the kind comment. [2 3]

24 9.4 Are the winches that are employed for mooring in a satisfactory condition? All warping drum end of forward and aft mooring winches found with heavy corrosion at outer rim and sharp. Initial Operator Comments Already rectified. 9.8 If synthetic tails are used in conjunction with wires, are they in satisfactory condition and is a suitable joining shackle used between the wire and the tail? Mooring wires do not apply to this ship. 9.9 If fitted, are windlasses, anchors, locking bars and cables in satisfactory condition and operating effectively? Gypsy and chain stopper appeared satisfactory. C hain locker generally dry Additional C omments. [Q9.6 is not applicable to this report] Chapter 10 Towing and Pushing Vessels Additional C omments. [Q10.1 to Q10.34 are not applicable to this report] Chapter 11 Machinery 11.2 Is a planned maintenance system being followed, and is it up to date? Shipboard equipment in machinery space had been executed as per a planed maintenance and recorded properly Are all electrical wiring and plugs intrinsically safe and megger tested regularly? Megger ohm test had been carried out by ship staff on 1 Jan 07 and recorded If the vessel is provided with an emergency diesel generator, is it in satisfactory operational condition? An emergency generator does not apply to this barge Are the emergency main fuel stops prominently marked and operational? The emergency main fuel stop located at engine room entrance with clearly mark Are the boiler fuel emergency stops operational? [2 4]

25 Boiler dose apply to this vessel If fitted, are the batteries in satisfactory condition? Weekly check of battery had properly carried out and recored Is the fire pump in satisfactory condition and operatrional? Fire pump found in satisfactory working condition with delivering for fire-fighting purposes a quantity of water during cargo operation Are bilge alarms operational? Tested and found in working order If fitted, are the pump room gas detection systems operational? Not require by Local Administration. Vessel was provided with 1 portable combustible gas detector and 1 oxygen analyzer Is the emergency steering gear operational? The latest emergency steering gear drill had been conducted on 21 Nov If a fixed engine room fire extinguishing system is fitted, is it in satisfactory operational condition? CO2 flooding provided for protection of engine room. Discharging head found without obstruction Is the oily water separator arrangement and overboard discharge operated correctly? Overboard discharge valve found lashes and locked with warning notice posted Is the operation of the steering equipment satisfactory? Steering tested satisfactorily. Rudder turn takes about 18 seconds from midship to hard to port at partial load Is the engine room emergency equipment in fully operational condition and are operating instructions clearly displayed? Engine officers are familiar with the operation of and emergency steering gear. fixed fire fighting system controls [2 5]

26 11.33 If fitted, do emergency generators have two independent means of starting? An emergency generator does not apply to this vessel Additional C omments. Chapter 12 General Appearance 12.1 Is the general condition and cleanliness of the hull satisfactory? The condition of the external hull above the visible waterline was generally intact and with no heavy indentation. C orrosion on hull surfaces appeared light during her service life. The hull coating above the waterline appeared intact. Marine fouling not evident on visible hull surfaces If permanent fendering is fitted is it is a satisfactory condition? Various used tyre fenders were soft-lashed on shipside railing, on both sides of vessel Does the structural appearance and cleanliness of the weather deck appear to be satisfactory? Main deck and fittings appeared generally intact and in satisfactory condition. General deck maintenance appeared reasonably well carried out by current crew Does the internal appearance of the machinery compartment appear to be satisfactory? General maintenance of machinery in engine room appeared satisfactory. General housekeeping and cleanliness of machinery spaces appeared satisfactory Additional C omments.. Chapter 13 Packed Cargoes [Q13.1 to Q13.17 are not applicable to this report] Operator's initial comments entered by: Miss Pattayawat Suphothong [blue_ocean@anet.net.th] [2 6]