ALPHA MARINE CONSULTING LTD. 26, SKOUZE STR PIRAEUS GREECE

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1 ALPHA MARINE CONSULTING LTD. 26, SKOUZE STR PIRAEUS GREECE AMC NEWS Sep. 2013/TECH/15 Launch of Joint CIC on propulsion and auxiliary machinery by Paris, Tokyo & Indian MoU The Maritime Authorities of the Paris, Tokyo and Indian Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control have launched a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC), from 1 September 2013 to 30 vember 2013, in order to assess compliance with SOLAS Chapter II 1. The scope of the CIC is the safety of propulsion and auxiliary machinery, especially the working order and maintenance of the Main Engines, Auxiliary Engines, auxiliary equipment and their related alarm systems. Special attention will be given to familiarity of the crew with safety and emergency procedures with regard to these systems. Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) will use a list of 12 selected items to verify critical areas for propulsion and auxiliary machinery installations, some of which are related to documentation, main and auxiliary equipment, crew familiarization and operational controls. For this purpose, PSCOs will use the attached questionnaire (see Annex ) listing a number of items to be covered during the CIC. When deficiencies are found, actions by the Port State may vary from recording a deficiency and instructing the Master to rectify it within a certain period to detaining the ship until serious deficiencies have been rectified. Explanations / useful information regarding each of the questions of the relevant PSC questionnaires are provided for guidance of crews in the attached Annex.

2 CIC ON PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY 1. Are instructions and manuals for ship machinery essential to safe operation, written in a language understood by the ship's personnel? 2. If the ship operates with periodically unattended machinery spaces, has it been provided with documentary evidence of fitness? MAIN AND AUXILIARY ENGINES 3. Do the Oil Mist Detectors or any other automatic shut-off arrangements for the main engine and auxiliary engines appear to be in working order? 4. Are protective arrangements for machinery in place to minimize danger to persons with regard to moving parts, hot surfaces, electrical shock and other hazards? 5. Do propulsion machinery and essential auxiliaries appear to be in operational condition? 6. Is cleanliness of the Engine Room, including bilges satisfactory? AUXILIARY MACHINERY 7. Do the Main or Auxiliary Boilers and Boiler Feed Systems appear to be in safe working order? 8. Do the emergency sources of power and emergency lighting appear to be in working order? T: , F: mail@alphamrn.com

3 9. Do the bilge pumping arrangements appear to be in good working order? 10. Where an emergency steering drill was witnessed, was it found to be satisfactory? 11. Where an emergency operational drill to main engine was witnessed, was it found to be satisfactory? Has the ship been detained as a result of this CIC: tes: *The detail of any deficiencies should be appropriately entered on the PSC Report of Inspection Form B and include the deficiency code as indicated in the question. *For questions combined with the conjunction "and", if the box "YES" is marked, means all the parts in the question are in compliance. If any part of the question is not as required, the box should be marked "NO". 2

4 CIC ON PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY EXPLANATIONS GUIDANCE FOR CREW 1. Are instructions and manuals for ship machinery essential to safe operation, written in a language understood by the ship's personnel? The crew should ensure that the Operation / Instruction Manuals for Main Engine(s), Auxiliary Engines, Auxiliary Boiler(s) and other machinery essential to the safe operation of the vessel, as applicable, are written in the working language of the crew. When this is other than English, a translation of these manuals should be available in the working language of the crew. In addition, care shall be given so that: Instruction and operational manuals are placed onboard and in order Instructions and Manuals are up-to date and amendments recorded Relevant ship personnel is familiar with location and content Shipboard procedures identify the responsibilities and duties for operating the engine system while navigating in pilot waters and responding to engine emergencies, steering gear failure and electrical system failures. 2. If the ship operates with periodically unattended machinery spaces, has it been provided with documentary evidence of fitness? Original copies of documents supporting the unattended machinery operation shall be available, stamped and signed by the Flag Administration or the Classification Society. MAIN AND AUXILIARY ENGINES 3. Do the Oil Mist Detectors or any other automatic shut-off arrangements for the main engine and auxiliary engines appear to be in working order? The crew shall be aware that sources of oil mist include pump seals, leaking injectors, loose or incorrectly fitted pipe fittings, weld fractures and in general poor maintenance of machinery. On th other hand, possible heat sources causing the ignition include heat exchangers, exhaust pipes, turbocharger, electrical contacts, static electricity, faulty wiring and high- and low-pressure turbines. 3

5 Only limited maintenance can be carried out on the units in relation to the electronic components. However, the main areas which will require attention are the in-line filters either in the sample line or within the unit itself. These will require either cleaning or replacement, depending on the type and recommendations of the detector manufacturer. Sensor faces will also require periodically cleaning from any oil film built up with approved cleaner. Depending on the type, some detectors may have built-in fault diagnostic circuitry which will give an indication that cleaning is required or that filters need attention due to fall off in flow. All external high pressure fuel oil lines shall be checked for being fully jacketed with collection systems and alarms. The Lube Oil High Temp, Low Lube Oil level, and Over speed main engine and auxiliary shutoffs to be checked for being fully operational. 4. Are protective arrangements for machinery in place to minimize danger to persons with regard to moving parts, hot surfaces, electrical shock and other hazards? In ship s machinery spaces there are lot of items that can be considered as causes of a potential danger for the crew s safety. This danger may be related to: moving parts, hot surfaces, electrical shock, other hazards. Due care shall be taken by the crew in relation to the above hazards. Following measures shall be taken: Any protection means against these hazards shall be well maintained and ensured to be in good order Warning and safety placards to be readable and placed in areas as needed Personal protective equipment (gloves, helmets, ear protectors etc) shall be readily available in the appropriate places Machinery spaces shall be clean and free from oil spills or obstacles in way of passage ways Anti-skid means shall be provided, as appropriate Handrails shall be in good condition, without any breaks or corrosion Self-closing doors in the engine room shall be operating properly All fan dampers in the engine room shall work properly The machinery space openings shall be provided with watertight enclosures; (check tightness, packing, dogs/clamps, hinges for reduced strength due to cracks, wear and corrosion) Means for escape shall be clearly marked Electrical equipment regarding the insulation, cable, earthing and cleanliness/dryness shall be in order All surfaces with temperature over 220 subject to fuel oil contact shall be properly insulated The turbocharger gas inlet shall be insulated The rotating shaft guards/covers shall be in place Switchboard overhead drip protection shall be installed 4

6 A switchboard nonconductive mat shall be located in place. 5. Does propulsion machinery and essential auxiliaries appear to be in operational condition? Propulsion machinery and essential auxiliaries shall be in good working order. Following general instructions can assist engine crew in this direction: Machinery shall always be operated and maintained in accordance to the manufacturer s instructions. The operation of the engine shall be monitored and appropriate records shall be kept Any maintenance and repair work shall be properly recorded in the engine log-book. All entries in the log book shall be duly signed, clear and complete Essential spare parts shall be readily available Operating procedures, written in a language understandable by the crew, shall be placed near each machinery component Technical Manuals, type approval certificates, calibration and test records and other related documentation shall be well organized and available The sludge pump shall be operating properly All piping in engine room shall be in good condition and without any patches All pumps shall be in good working condition without any leaks All gauges attached to pumps and other essential machinery equipment shall be in good condition All coolers in the engine room shall regularly checked for leakages Overboard discharge and sea suction valves shall properly work without any leakage or corrosion and are easily opened/closed The emergency generator shall properly work without any leakage All auxiliary engine gauges shall be checked for working properly. 6. Is cleanliness of the Engine Room, including bilges satisfactory? Special care is required by the engine staff regarding the cleanliness of the Engine Room space. SOLAS under Reg of Chapter II-1, requires provisions for facilitation of cleaning on board the ships. The three most important reasons to maintain cleanliness of engine room equipment are detection of leaks, facilitation of maintenance/repair and fire safety. Very often, oil leaks, oily rags, thrown filters and other obstacles are the reason for personal injuries or other serious accidents. Keeping shipboard main and auxiliary equipment in good condition demands a wellplanned program of periodic cleaning, inspection, adjustments, maintenance and repair. A pre-planned equipment washing maintenance program will contribute towards preventing major casualties as well as the occurrence of several operating troubles. Oily rags shall be removed or properly stored. 5

7 High contamination of bilges in oil and debris shall always be avoided. Unusual levels of contamination of the bilge water shall be investigated since it is possibly related to abnormal leakages. AUXILIARY MACHINERY 7. Do the Main or Auxiliary Boilers and Boiler Feed Systems appear to be in safe working order? The wide variation in design of main and auxiliary boilers and their accessories, and controls makes it impractical to formulate general operating and maintenance instructions, but always the manufacturer s operational and maintenance instructions shall be closely followed. All personnel charged with the operation of a boiler should be thoroughly familiar with the boiler, its controls and all safety precautions. Operating instructions can be found in the appropriate manufacturer s technical manual. All boiler operators must be concerned with two hazardous conditions that could occur in a boiler when the automatic control system malfunctions: (1) low water level or (2) excess fuel in the combustion space (which tends to turn the boiler into a bomb). Operator and maintenance personnel must never bypass or defeat any of the safety controls and devices used on auxiliary boilers. Maintenance requirements for auxiliary boilers are contained in the ship s PMS Manual. As a general guidance the crew shall ensure that: The Boiler safety valves are in good working condition The boiler gauge glass valves are in good condition and the water level is visible The high and low water level alarms and shutoffs have been tested and are working properly There are no gas leaks from boiler exhaust The insulation of the boilers is in good condition The pressure gauges for the boiler fuel pump are in good condition and working properly The feeding water is of the adequate quality. 8. Do the emergency sources of power and emergency lighting appear to be in working order? The good operational condition of the emergency sources of power and the emergency lighting is of vital importance for the ship, since vessel s survivability strongly depends on them. This type of equipment of course is not used often but appropriate measures shall be taken so that it will always be readily available and in good working order. The engine staff shall always ensure that: The lights are working correctly and covered for protection The emergency lighting is working and marked as required 6

8 The emergency air compressor is operating properly Emergency generator is operating properly the emergency battery is charged, properly stored and secured. 9. Do the bilge pumping arrangements appear to be in good working order? Bilge pumping arrangements shall be regularly checked for ensuring their readiness and good working order. Special attention is required for the following issues: Bilge pump and bilge high level alarms shall be operating as required All applicable maintenance and test records shall be available upon request Valves shall always be in good condition and operate properly. 10. Where an emergency steering drill was witnessed, was it found to be satisfactory? In accordance with SOLAS Regulation V/26.4 the emergency steering drill is to be conducted by the crew and logged every (3) three months. te: The steering gear test shall be done by the crew 12 hours before departure or weekly for ships which regularly engage on voyages of short duration. 11. Where an emergency operational drill to main engine was witnessed, was it found to be satisfactory? Ensure crew is familiar with their responsibilities and the location of the following; emergency gear, emergency stops, CO2 activation controls, portable extinguishers, and EEBDs. 7