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

Oil Companies International Marine Forum Revised Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) Programme Report Number: 1000-1152-1776-3053 Vessel Name: ATLANTIC HOPE IMO Number: 9374272 Inspecting Company: TOTAL ACTIVITIES MARITIMES S.A Date of Inspection: 19 Aug 2009 Port of Inspection: Hong Kong

Section 1. Chapter 1 General information 1.1 Name of the vessel: ATLANTIC HOPE 1.2 IMO number: 9374272 1.3 Date of inspection: 19 Aug 2009 1.4 Port of inspection: Hong Kong 1.5 Flag: Hong Kong 1.6 Deadweight: (metric tonnes) 47126 1.7 Gross tonnage: 29266 1.8 Date the vessel was delivered: 28 Feb 2008 1.9 Name of the OCIMF inspecting company: TOTAL ACTIVITIES MARITIMES S.A 1.10 Time the inspector boarded the vessel: 08:30 1.11 Time the inspector departed the vessel: 16:00 1.12 Name of the inspector: Inspecting company use only 1.13 Vessel s operation at the time of the inspection: Discharging 1.14 Product(s) being handled: Clean petroleum products 1.15 Is an up to date OCIMF Harmonised Vessel Particulars Questionnaire (HVPQ) available on board? 1.16 Vessel type: Vessel is carrying crude or petroleum products, offshore, self propelled, >5000 DWT 1.17 Hull type: Double hull 1.18 Name of the vessel s operator: Anglo - Eastern Ship Management (S) Pte Ltd 1.19 Address of the vessel s operator: 200, Cantonment Road,#16-02 South Point, Singapore 089763. 1.20 Telephone number of the operator: +65-62243119 1.21 Facsimile number of the operator: +65-62243995 1.22 E-mail address of the operator: aesm.spr@angloeasterngroup.com 1.23 Date the current operator assumed responsibility for the vessel: 28 Feb 2008 1.24 Date of the last port State control inspection: 07 Jun 2009 1.25 Port of the last port State control inspection: Gent 1.26 Additional Comments There were 2 defects recorded in the last PSC inspection and closed out date was included in the company nonconformance form. 2 defects were recorded in last USCG inspection on 16-3-2008 and KR issued survey report dated 30-4-2008 to close out. Deck inspection accompanied by Chief Officer and engine room by Chief Engineer. Also present throughout inspection was HSE Superintendent from Hong Kong office. Yes Chapter 2 Certification and documentation 2.6 Classification society: Korean Register [2]

2.7 Date of expiry of the Class Certificate: 28 Feb 2013 2.8 Date the last special survey was completed: Not Applicable 2.9 Date of departure from the last class-credited drydock: Not Applicable 2.11 Date the last class intermediate survey was completed: Not Applicable 2.12 Date the last class annual survey was completed: 16 Feb 2009 2.13 Date of the last class Survey Status Report: 03 Aug 2009 Chapter 3 Crew management 3.10 Are the officers and crew suitably qualified and is their training and experience adequate? 2nd and 3rd Engineers and 2 Oiler were keeping 6 on 6 off during cargo operation and cargo tank cleaning. Officer's Crew Details [3]

Rank Master C/O 2/O 3/O None None None None Nationality Indian Indian Indian Indian N/a N/a N/a N/a Certificate of Competency Issuing country Administrati on acceptance Tanker certification STCW V para 1 or 2 for current cargo Radio qualification Years with operator Years in rank Years on this type of tanker Years on all types of tanker Months on vessel this tour of duty English proficiency Master 1/MATE Class 2 2/MATE N/a N/a N/a N/a India India Singapore India N/a N/a N/a N/a Yes Yes Applied For Yes N/a N/a N/a N/a Oil Oil Oil Oil N/a N/a N/a N/a Para 2 Para 2 Para 2 Para 1 N/a N/a N/a N/a Yes Yes Yes Yes N/a N/a N/a N/a 13.2 10.8 1.3 0.1 N/a N/a N/a N/a 9.8 0.8 1.5 0.7 N/a N/a N/a N/a 12.2 4.8 0.5 0.7 N/a N/a N/a N/a 14.8 4.8 0.5 0.7 N/a N/a N/a N/a 3 1 1 0.5 N/a N/a N/a N/a Good Good Good Good N/a N/a N/a N/a Engineer's Crew Details [4]

Rank C/E 2/E 3/E E/E None None None None Nationality Indian Indian Indian Indian N/a N/a N/a N/a Certificate of Competency Issuing country Administrati on acceptance Tanker certification STCW V para 1 or 2 for current cargo Radio qualification Years with operator Years in rank Years on this type of tanker Years on all types of tanker Months on vessel this tour of duty English proficiency Class 1 2/Engineer Class 4 Elec. Engr. N/a N/a N/a N/a India UK India India N/a N/a N/a N/a Yes Yes Yes Yes N/a N/a N/a N/a Oil Oil Oil Oil N/a N/a N/a N/a Para 2 Para 2 Para 1 Para 1 N/a N/a N/a N/a No No No No N/a N/a No No 0.9 2.6 3.2 2.5 N/a N/a N/a N/a 7.2 1.7 0.4 4.8 N/a N/a N/a N/a 4.3 2 1.2 0.6 N/a N/a N/a N/a 4.3 2 1.2 0.6 N/a N/a N/a N/a 0.5 4 5 5 N/a N/a N/a N/a Good Good Good Good N/a N/a N/a N/a 3.12 Record the defined maximum level of blood alcohol content: 40 3.13 Record the frequency of unannounced drug testing: 12 3.14 Record the frequency of unannounced alcohol testing: 1 3.15 Record the date of the last unannounced on-board alcohol test: 01 Jul 2009 3.16 Record the date of the last unannounced drug and alcohol test undertaken by an external agency: 30 May 2009 Chapter 6 Pollution prevention 6.10 Name of the OPA-90 Qualified Individual (QI): Gallegher Marine [5]

Section 2. Key Questions marked Yes without comment Chapter 2 Certification and documentation 2.2, 2.14, 2.15, 2.19, 2.24 Chapter 3 Crew management 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 3.7, 3.11 Chapter 4 Navigation 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10, 4.12, 4.15, 4.16, 4.17, 4.18, 4.19, 4.21, 4.22, 4.23, 4.24, 4.25, 4.26, 4.27 Chapter 5 Safety management 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15, 5.17, 5.18, 5.19, 5.20, 5.21, 5.22, 5.23, 5.29, 5.34, 5.35, 5.36, 5.37, 5.38, 5.39, 5.40, 5.41, 5.42, 5.43, 5.44, 5.45, 5.46, 5.48, 5.49, 5.50, 5.51, 5.52, 5.53, 5.54, 5.55, 5.56, 5.57, 5.58, 5.59, 5.60, 5.62, 5.63, 5.64, 5.65, 5.68, 5.69, 5.70, 5.71, 5.72, 5.73, 5.74, 5.75, 5.76, 5.77, 5.78, 5.79 Chapter 6 Pollution prevention 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13, 6.14, 6.15, 6.20, 6.21, 6.22, 6.23, 6.24, 6.25, 6.30, 6.31, 6.32, 6.33, 6.34, 6.35, 6.37, 6.38, 6.39, 6.40, 6.41 Chapter 7 Structural condition 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 Chapter 8 Cargo and ballast systems - Petroleum 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.8, 8.9, 8.12, 8.13, 8.14, 8.16, 8.17, 8.18, 8.19, 8.20, 8.26, 8.27, 8.28, 8.29, 8.36, 8.38, 8.39, 8.41, 8.43, 8.44, 8.45, 8.46, 8.47, 8.48, 8.69, 8.70, 8.71, 8.72, 8.73, 8.74, 8.76, 8.86, 8.87, 8.88 Chapter 9 Mooring 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.10, 9.12, 9.19, 9.20, 9.21, 9.22, 9.23, 9.24, 9.25, 9.26, 9.29, 9.30, 9.31, 9.32 Chapter 10 Communications 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, 10.15, 10.16 Chapter 11 Engine and steering compartments 11.1, 11.2, 11.6, 11.7, 11.9, 11.10, 11.11, 11.12, 11.14, 11.16, 11.17, 11.19, 11.20, 11.21, 11.22, 11.23, 11.24, 11.26, 11.27, 11.28, 11.29, 11.30, 11.31, 11.32, 11.33, 11.34, 11.35, 11.36, 11.37, 11.39, 11.41, 11.42, 11.43, 11.45, 11.46, 11.48, 11.49, 11.50, 11.51, 11.52, 11.53, 11.54, 11.55 Chapter 12 General appearance and condition 12.2, 12.3, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.8, 12.9, 12.10, 12.11, 12.12, 12.13, 12.14, 12.15, 12.16, 12.17, 12.18, 12.19, 12.20, 12.21, 12.22, 12.23 [6]

Section 3. Chapter 2 Certification and documentation 2.1 Are all the statutory certificates listed below, where applicable, valid and have the annual and intermediate surveys been carried out within the required range dates? DOC and SMC were issued by DNV and valid until 13-9-2010 and 30-7-2013 respectively. P&I Club= Japan Shipowner Mutual USCG COC expiry on 16-3-2010. 2.3 Does the operator's representative visit the vessel at least, bi-annually? Company Superintendent was riding with the vessel for about 1 week conducting ship inspection and ISM audit. 2.4 Is a recent operator s audit report available and is a close-out system in place for dealing with non-conformities? Last internal audit report was dated 26-10-2009 with 2 NC and 24 observations. All were closed and last closing date was dated 17-7-2009. 2.5 Does the master review the safety management system and report to the operator on any deficiencies? Master annual review was dated 8-11-2009. 2.10 Was the last scheduled repair period conducted in drydock? 2.16 Are procedures in place to carry out regular inspections of cargo and ballast tanks, void spaces, trunks and cofferdams by the vessel s personnel and are records maintained? Company policy to inspect cargo tank annually and ballast tank every 6 months. Cargo tanks were inspected after each tank cleaning and ballast tanks in May 2009. 2.17 If the vessel is subject to the Enhanced Survey Programme, is the report file adequately maintained? 2.18 Is a thickness measurement report available? 2.20 If the vessel is over 130 metres in length and is over ten years old, has the criteria for longitudinal strength of the hull girder for oil tankers been met? 2.21 If the vessel is subject to the Condition Assessment Scheme (CAS), are copies of the Condition Assessment Scheme Final Report and Review Record available? [7]

2.22 Has a Survey Plan for the CAS been completed and submitted by the operator? 2.23 Has the vessel been enrolled in a Classification Society Condition Assessment Programme (CAP)? 2.25 Additional Comments Chapter 3 Crew management 3.1 Does the manning level meet or exceed that required by the Minimum Safe Manning Document? Minimum manning certificate required 7 officers (4 deck and 3 engine) and 7 (5 deck and 2 engine) ratings. Actual manning on board were 8 officers and 13 ratings. 3.4 Are all personnel able to communicate effectively in a common language? English was common language. Hindi was widely spoken among officers and ratings. 3.5 Does the operator provide a training policy exceeding statutory requirements? Additional training courses provided by the Operator included: Bridge Team Management, Ship Handling & Simulator, ISM and Vetting training, Safety Officer, Risk Assessment and videotel. 3.8 If the vessel is equipped with a fully approved ECDIS, have all the deck officers attended appropriate training course? 3.17 Additional Comments Last alcohol test was initiated by company through email and result revert after testing completed. [Q3.9 is not applicable to this report] Chapter 4 Navigation 4.2 Does the operator provide guidance on minimum under keel clearance and squat? Company minimum UKC procedures: Open sea = 50 meters or 7 times of draft. Coastal = 20% dynamic draft. Shallow area = 10% In port = 1.5%. [8]

4.3 Are deck log books and engine movement (bell) books correctly maintained and is an adequate record being kept of all the navigational activities, both at sea and under pilotage? Deck bell book with details of main engine movement as engine telegraph was not fitted. 4.11 Are regular gyro and magnetic compass errors being taken and are they being recorded? Last compass error done on 18-8-2009 with 0.2 W. 4.13 Has a system been established to ensure that nautical publications and charts are on board and current? DPM will provided list of new edition charts and publications for ship to confirm acceptance to supply on board. 4.14 Are all paper and where applicable electronic charts, fully provided and corrected for the intended voyage? Digitrace was fitted receiving correction notices with transparency. Last NTM received was week 32/2009 and all charts and publications corrected. 4.20 Was a comprehensive passage plan available for the previous voyage and did it cover the full voyage from berth to berth? Berth to berth passage plan was detailed. It included squat & under keel clearance, position fixing interval / methods information. Parallel indexing was used & no go areas, contingency anchorage were clearly marked on the charts. 4.28 Additional Comments Chapter 5 Safety management 5.1 Has a safety officer been designated and trained to undertake this role? Chief Officer designated as safety officer and ship security officer and chaired monthly safety committee meeting. 5.5 Are regular safety meetings held, are the minutes recorded and does the operator provide shore management responses? Last safety meeting minutes was dated 23-7-2009. Company responded June safety meeting minutes. 5.6 Is there a procedure for the reporting, investigation and close-out of accidents, incidents, non-conformities and near misses? [9]

Last near miss was dated 28-7-2009 (No. 27 for year 2009). 5.16 Are pollution clean-up drills regularly held to determine that the shipboard pollution plan is up-to-date and efficient and are there records? Last oil pollution drill was dated 14-8-2009. 5.24 Are enclosed space entry procedures in accordance with the recommendations of ISGOTT? Inspector Observations Risk assessment was not carried out for entry into enclosed spaces as required by company safety management system. Initial Operator Comments Root cause: The enclosed space entry permit was prepared and executed correctly but the formal recording of the risk assessment carried out prior undertaking the operation was not completed. Corrective/preventive action: All enclosed space entry permits have been reviewed by Master and attending superintendent for correctness. All officers and crew have been briefed regarding the importance of reviewing and recording the Risk assessment as per Health and Safety manual H and S 202 1 prior undertaking any operation of enclosed space entry permit to indentify any potential additional hazards in every operations and any additional control measures required. This will also be verified during the forthcoming superintendent visit and internal audit. Closed on 22nd August 2009 5.25 Are pump room entry procedures being complied with? No pump room. 5.26 Are pump room spaces adequately ventilated? 5.27 Are pump room fire and flooding dampers clearly marked as to their operation and in good order? 5.28 Are permanent arrangements provided for lifting an incapacitated person from the cargo and, if applicable, the ballast pumproom, including provision of a suitable stretcher or harness and is the equipment in good order? 5.30 Where a fixed system to monitor flammable atmospheres in non-cargo spaces is fitted, are recorders and alarms in order? Fixed gas detection system for non-cargo spaces were calibrated 13-8-2009. 5.31 Are portable gas and oxygen analysers appropriate to the cargoes being carried and are they in good order? Portable gas meters provided were: 2 x oxygen / LEL, 2 x HC (LEL/VOL) and Oxygen, 3 x toxic and 2 x portable personal multi-gas meters. [10]

5.32 Are officers familiar with use and calibration of portable oxygen and hydrocarbon analysers? Chief Officer demonstrated calibration of portable HC gas meter. 5.33 Is there a record of regular testing and calibration of portable analysers? Portable gas meters were calibrated with span gas on 22-7-2009. 5.47 Are lifeboats, including their equipment and launching mechanisms, in good order? Free fall and semi-rigid rescue boat were lowered into water with davits on 26-6-2009. 5.61 Are records available to show that samples of foam compound have been tested at regular intervals? Fixed foam solution last analysis was dated 28-11-2007 and valid for 3 years. 5.66 Are fixed fire detection and alarm systems in good order and tested regularly? Fixed fire detection plant covered: accommodation, engine room, steering gear room, tmergency diesel generator room and galley. There was a procedure to test each zone fire detection sensors and manual call point during weekly routine, last was dated 15-8-2009. 5.67 Are the main deck, pump room, engine room and other fixed fire extinguishing systems, where fitted, in good order and are clear operating instructions posted? Inspector Observations Fixed CO2 annual inspection was done by Chief Engineer but there was no flag administration stated that the competent person was Chief Engineer. There was one flag administration stated that the fire fighting appliances to be inspected by competent person, may be of senior engineer. Initial Operator Comments Flag state circular HKG/MARDEP SDS 110/1 (12) Dated : 08 October 2002 states that the competent person may be taken to be the ship s senior deck or engine officer who should have access to the correct tools. Chief engineer is designated person for maintenance and inspection of all machinery on board and is a technically competent person in charge of annual inspection of the fixed Co2 system on board. This has been now displayed in the CO2 room to avoid any such ambiguity. Closed on 23rd August 2009. 5.80 If a helicopter landing or winching area is provided, is it Aviation Authority approved, or if not does it meet ICS guidelines? There was no suitable area marked for helicopter operation. 5.81 Additional Comments [11]

Chapter 6 Pollution prevention 6.4 Have disposals of slops and dirty ballast been adequately recorded and were they in accordance with MARPOL? Last slops disposed to slop barge was dated 5-8-2009. 6.5 If the disposal of engine room oily water or sludge to a cargo or slop tank has taken place, has the event been recorded in both Oil Record Books, was the receiving tank free of cargo and have the transfer arrangements been approved by Class? There was no approved transfer arrangement. 6.16 Are cargo system sea and overboard valves suitably lashed, locked or blanked and are they thoroughly checked to ensure that they are fully closed prior to commencement of cargo transfer? There was no cargo sea valve. 6.17 If cargo sea suction valves are fitted, are adequate pollution prevention measures in place? 6.18 If cargo sea suction valves are fitted, are valve-testing arrangements provided, are they in good order and regularly monitored for leakage? 6.19 If ballast lines pass through cargo tanks are they tested regularly and the results recorded? 6.26 Are pump room bilge high level alarms fitted, regularly tested and the results recorded? 6.27 Are adequate arrangements for the disposal of pump room bilge accumulations provided? 6.28 If an oil discharge monitoring system is fitted, is it in good order and is there evidence of recent testing? ODME was tested and operated on 6-8-2009. 6.29 If the ODME has not been operational, was the fact recorded in the Oil Record Book? 6.36 Is the oily water separator in good order? There was photos taken for internal inspection of the oily water separator. Oily water separator 15 PPM oil content alarm was tested. There was test kit for calibration / testing of the 15 PPM alarm. 6.42 Additional Comments [12]

Chapter 7 Structural condition 7.5 If any cargo and/or ballast tanks were inspected or sighted from the deck, were they in a satisfactory condition? Inspector Observations Terminal prohibit tank inspection. 7.6 If any cargo and/or ballast tanks were inspected internally, were they in a satisfactory condition? Inspector Observations Terminal prohibit tank inspection. 7.7 Additional Comments Chapter 8 Cargo and ballast systems - Petroleum 8.7 Are there records indicating that the operational accuracy of the load computer is tested regularly? Loading computer accuracy check was carried out at quarterly interval, last was dated 27-6-2009. 8.10 Do the operator s operating manuals include procedures for restoring stability in case of unstable conditions developing during cargo operations, where applicable? 8.11 Where applicable, are officers aware of the dangers of free surface effects and of the possibility of structural damage caused by sloshing in cargo tanks? 8.15 Has a cargo plan been prepared and does it contain a detailed sequence of cargo and ballast transfer? The discharge plan was detailed, and included 4 hours intermediate cargo operations sequences with stresses, drafts, stability & trim info. 8.21 Are the following, where fitted, in good order and is there recorded evidence of regular testing? [13]

Inspector Observations Residue oil tank temperature indicator was not working. Cargo tank independent high and overfill alarms and cargo pump emergency shutdown were tested prior each discharge operation. Portable tank cleaning machine hoses continuity test done quarterly, last was dated 14-8- 2009. Initial Operator Comments Root Cause: Sensor malfunction. Corrective/Preventive action: This fault has been traced to a defective sensor and vessel has raised requisition for a spare sensor which will be connected to the vessel at the first available opportunity. Vessel is monitoring and recording the temperature of the residue tank which contains non heated slop residues manually till such time as the temperature sensor is repaired. 8.22 Are cargo pipelines tested annually? Cargo and cow lines were pressure tested for 14 kg/cm2 on 18-2-2009. 8.23 Where fitted and in use, is the condition of the cargo tank heating system satisfactory, is it regularly tested and is any observation tank free of oil? Inspector Observations There was no record for pressure testing of cargo tank heater and slop tanks heating coils. Cargo tank was fitted with individual deck heater and heat coil in slop tanks only. Initial Operator Comments Root Cause: Pressure testing of cargo tank heater and slop tank heating coils was not included in the vessel s planned maintenance system. Corrective/Preventive action: Vessel was delivered in February 2008 and heating system is in good condition. The vessel s planned maintenance system has now been amended to include pressure testing of deck heaters and heating coils for slop tanks annually. Closed on 23rd August 2009. 8.24 Are vapour locks, where fitted, calibrated and certified by a recognised cargo inspection organisation? Ullage table was endorsed by KR. 8.25 If fixed tank gauges are not fitted, are sufficient portable tapes provided to simultaneously gauge each tank being worked? Kongsberg radar level gauging system was fitted in all cargo tank and slop tanks. 8.30 Are SOLAS secondary venting requirements being complied with? [14]

Cargo tank was fitted with individual full flow high velocity P/V valve and pressure indicator with audio / visual alarm in cargo control room. P/V valve pressure setting = +2000 / -350 mmwg. Pressure alarm setting = +2200 / +100 mmwg. 8.31 If stop valves are fitted which permit isolation of individual tanks from the common venting system, are they provided with positive locking arrangements and are the keys under the control of the person in overall charge of the cargo transfer? 4 pairs of cargo tanks vent line was isolated to prevent vapour contamination during discharge with IGG in operation. 8.32 Are the P/V valves in good order, inspected and cleaned as part of a regular maintenance routine and are there records to support this? All P/V valves and flame screens recorded overhauled on 16-3-2009. 8.33 Are flame screens easily accessible and removable, in good order and inspected and cleaned as part of a regular maintenance routine and are there records available? Flame screens 8.34 Is the vessel fitted with an inert gas system? IGG was fitted. 8.35 Was the inert gas system in use and operating satisfactorily at the time of the inspection? IGG was in operation. 8.37 Are records maintained of equipment maintenance, including the overhaul of the nonreturn valve? Non-return valve was inspected on 9-3-2009. 8.40 Is the oxygen content of the inert gas delivery at or below the permitted maximum? Oxygen on-line was 3.2%. 8.42 Does the oxygen content in the cargo tanks meet IMO requirements? No. 2 port cargo tank oxygen measured at 4.2%. 8.49 Is crude oil washing being carried out on this occasion? [15]

Vessel discharging clean product since delivery. 8.50 Is an approved Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual provided? Effective cow operation subjected for verification by class after completed of crude oil washing. 8.51 If the vessel is crude oil washing, has a checklist been completed? 8.52 Is the person in charge of COW operations suitably qualified? 8.53 Do records indicate that the crude oil washing system was pressure tested prior to use? 8.54 Do records indicate that oxygen readings of the tanks to be crude oil washed have been checked by portable meter and found to be within maximum permissible limits? 8.55 Has a crude oil washing plan been prepared and is it being followed? 8.56 Are crude oil washing line pressure gauges working? 8.57 Is the tank cleaning heater, where fitted, effectively isolated from the crude oil washing line? 8.58 Are any hydrant-type connections on the crude oil washing lines securely sealed? 8.59 Are records maintained of previous COW operations? 8.60 Are cargo tanks crude oil washed in accordance with IMO requirements? 8.61 Are precautions relating to maximum flow rates during initial loading being observed? 8.62 Are required settling periods being observed? 8.63 Where vapour locks are fitted to cargo tanks that are not fitted with full depth sounding pipes, are static electricity precautions taken to ensure that the appropriate relaxation period elapses prior to ullaging or sampling? 8.64 Are metal tapes and other gauging or sampling devices effectively bonded before being introduced into tanks? 8.65 Are natural fibre ropes, as opposed to synthetic, used for dipping etc.? 8.66 If portable tank cleaning hoses are used, are continuity tests carried out and the results recorded? [16]

8.67 Are personnel aware of the hazards associated with tank cleaning after the carriage of volatile products? 8.68 Are personnel aware of the need to avoid the free fall of liquid into tanks? 8.75 If the vapour return manifolds are designed for use at single buoy moorings, do they comply with requirements? Master inofrmed that vessel not operated with vapour return manifold in SBM as there was no closed choke fitted at shipside in way of the cargo return manifolds. 8.77 On vessels with pump rooms, are they free of evidence of significant leaks from machinery, pipework, valve glands and instrumentation? 8.78 Are bulkhead seals gas tight and, if required, well lubricated? 8.79 Is the cargo pump room gas monitoring system in good order and regularly checked? 8.80 Are pump rooms clean, tidy and free of combustible material? 8.81 Are the pump room bilges free of cargo product? 8.82 Is the level of lighting in the pump room adequate? 8.83 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? Vessel not carry own cargo hose. 8.84 Are all cargo derricks, cranes and other lifting equipment properly marked and has periodical testing and inspection been carried out? Inspector Observations Lifting equipment annual inspection was not conducted. Photographs taken during slew rocking test. Initial Operator Comments Vessel is delivered in February 2008 and registered with class KR. Original load test certificates are provided for all lifting equipment and no chain register. All lifting gear is in good condition and vessel inspects and maintains all equipments as per planned maintenance system and records are available on board for verification. 8.85 Are winches associated with lifting equipment in a satisfactory condition? Hydraulic crane. 8.89 Are ship-to-ship transfer checklists completed? [17]

8.90 If a ship-to-ship transfer was in progress during the inspection, was it conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the OCIMF/ICS STS Transfer Guide? 8.138 Additional Comments [Q8.91 to Q8.98; Q8.99 to Q8.103; Q8.104 to Q8.109; Q8.110 to Q8.121; Q8.122 to Q8.127; Q8.128 to Q8.133; Q8.134 to Q8.137 are not applicable to this report] Chapter 9 Mooring 9.5 Is there a policy in place for the testing of winch brakes and are the results recorded? Mooring winch brakes rendering load test was dated 16-3-2009 for 30.6 ton which was 60% of mooring ropes breaking strength. 9.6 Are moorings satisfactorily deployed and tended? Vessel moored 3-2-2 forward and aft. 9.7 Are mooring lines secured to bitts and turned up correctly? All mooring lines were on winch stowage drums. 9.8 Are all powered mooring lines correctly reeled on drums? 9.9 Are all powered mooring lines secured on brakes and are the winches out of gear? 9.11 If mooring tails are fitted to wires, do they have proper connecting links and are they correctly fitted? No mooring wires. Mooring tails were connected with high modulus mooring ropes. 9.13 Are mooring winches in good order? 9.14 Do mooring winch foundations appear to be in a satisfactory condition? 9.15 Do brake linings, drums and pins appear to be in good order? 9.16 If mooring winches in a gas hazardous area are electrically powered, are motors Ex d rated? Hydraulic mooring winches. 9.17 If mooring winches are electrically powered, are insulation tests carried out and the results recorded? [18]

9.18 If mooring winches are steam powered, are steam chests and the brackets connecting them to the winches in a satisfactory condition and are they free of wastage or temporary repairs? 9.27 If the vessel is equipped for mooring at single point moorings, does it meet the recommendations as applicable, contained in Mooring Equipment Guidelines (3rd Edition)? Inspector Observations SBM pick-up hawser led to port stowage drum via two pedestal rollers at acute angle. Initial Operator Comments This is as per the original design and equipment of the vessel. Vessel is able to carry out safe mooring operations with adequate precautions 9.28 If the vessel is fitted with a hydraulically operated bow stopper, are safeguards provided to prevent its accidental release? 9.33 Additional Comments Chapter 10 Communications 10.7 Has a qualified person been designated to handle distress communications? 3rd Officer designated to handle distress communication. 10.17 Additional Comments Chapter 11 Engine and steering compartments 11.3 If the machinery space is certified for unmanned operation is it being operated in that mode? Inspector Observations Engine room was on UMS which was contradict Company policy which required engine room to be manned during cargo loading, discharging and tank cleaning. Engine room on UMS during sea passage and anchorage but manned during discharge operation and tank cleaning. Initial Operator Comments Root Cause: Incorrect procedure being followed on board for watch arrangement in port. Corrective/ Preventive action : Attending QHSE superintendent and Master have discussed this arrangement with the Chief Engineer and immediately amended the watch keeping arrangements, procedures and instructions to keep the engine room manned in cargo operations. This is also being verified on other vessels to ensure that company guidelines are being strictly followed. This will also be verified again during the forthcoming superintendent visit and internal audit. Closed on 21st August 2009. 11.4 If the machinery space is being operated manned, are there sufficient engineers on board? 11.5 Has the chief engineer written his own standing orders and are night orders being completed? [19]

Inspector Observations Chief Engineer's standing order was not ship specific but merely company safety management instruction to Chief Engineer. Initial Operator Comments Company SMS provides guidelines to chief engineer for preparing standing orders which are used to prepare ship specific standing orders. Vessel had included additional instructions with the standard template for preparing standing orders. This was corrected immediately and replaced with a revised ship specific standing orders by Chief Engineer. Closed on 22nd August 2008. 11.8 Is the dead man alarm system, where fitted, in good order and used as required? 11.13 Is a planned maintenance system being followed and is it up to date? ORPMS computerised PMS programme covered all area with work instruction, spare inventory and alarm testing. 11.15 Is an engineer s call alarm fitted and is it in good order and tested regularly and the results recorded? Engineer's call alarm was tested at weekly interval, last was dated 15-8-2009. 11.18 Do records indicate the regular testing of emergency equipment? Weekly routine testing covered emergency generator, emergency fire pump, emergency air compressor, fire detection system. Emergency load test was dated 16-8-2009 at anchorage. 11.25 Where hydraulic aggregate pumps are located within the main engine compartment, is an oil mist detector fitted? Hydraulic power pack for the FRAMO cargo pumps was in enclosed compartment within the engine room. 11.38 Is the bilge high level alarm system regularly tested and are records maintained? Engine room bilge high level alarm was tested during weekly routine. Emergency fire pump bilge high level alarm tested every 3 months, last was dated 18-7- 2009. 11.40 Are the following, where applicable, all in good order and do they appear to be well maintained? Equipped with 3 x 912 KW diesel generators and 1 x 120 KW emergency diesel generator. 11.44 Where an emergency generator is not fitted, are engine room emergency batteries in good order and fully charged? [20]

11.47 Has the emergency steering gear been tested within the past three months and are the results recorded? Emergency steering was tested on 14-8-2009. 11.56 Additional Comments Tested emergency fire pump, emergency generator, aft bilge level alarm and No. 2 generator fuel oil leak and main engine oil mist alarms. Chapter 12 General appearance and condition 12.1 Is the general condition, visual appearance and cleanliness of the hull satisfactory? Visible hull coating with mild damage in way of tug and fenders area. 12.4 Is the general condition, visual appearance and cleanliness of the weather decks satisfactory? Weather deck protective coating was intact. 12.24 Additional Comments Operator's initial comments entered by: Capt Manoj Gairola [aeop.spr@angloeasterngroup.com] [21]