Revised Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) Programme Report umber CGQT-3254-2400-4432 Report Template BIQ5 - USA (2202) Vessel ame MMI 3025 IMO umber Date of Inspection 24 Sep 2015 Port of Inspection Inspecting Company Selected variants WOODRIVER, IL. BP SHIPPIG on Powered Inland Oil Unmanned on powered, Oil, Inland, Unmanned DISCLAIMER OCIMF DOES OT WARRAT OPERATOR IDETIT AD IS OT RESPOSIBLE FOR THE CHOICE OF SHIPS ISPECTED, THE ISPECTORS CHOSE, THE PERFORMACE OF THE ISPECTIOS OR THE COTET OF THE REPORTS, OPERATOR COMMETS AD/OR VPQ RESPOSES DISTRIBUTED UDER THE REVISED PROGRAMME. OCIMF IS IVOLVED OL I THE RECEIPT, ORGAISATIO AD DISTRIBUTIO OF THE FOREGOIG PROGRAMME OUTPUT. OCIMF DOES OT REVIEW OR EVALUATE SUCH OUTPUT AD EXPRESSES O OPIIO COCERIG ITS ACCURAC. WHILE OCIMF MAKES EVER EFFORT TO ESURE THAT REPORTS AD OPERATOR COMMETS ARE RECEIVED, ORGAISED AD DISTRIBUTED I ACCORDACE WITH THE SIRE COMPOSITE GUIDELIES OCIMF ACCEPTS O LIABILIT FOR FAILURE TO DO SO.
Section 1 Chapter 1: General particulars General particulars 1.1 Vessel Variant. on powered, Oil, Inland, Unmanned 1.2 Is the inspected vessel subject to USA Regulations? es 1.3 ame of Vessel. MMI 3025 1.6 Official umber or Vessel Identification umber. 1098868 1.7 Date of the inspection. 24 Sep 2015 1.8 Port of the inspection. WOODRIVER, IL. 1.9 Geographic region where the vessel normally trades. United States Inland Waterways 1.10 Flag. United States of America 1.11 Deadweight / Barrels 31396.00 1.13 Date the vessel was delivered. 18 Sep 2000 1.14 ame of the Company commissioning the inspection. BP SHIPPIG 1.15 ame of the inspector. (For use of Inspecting Company only) For inspecting company only 1.16 Time the inspector boarded the vessel. 24 Sep 2015. 15:11 1.17 Time the inspector departed the vessel. 24 Sep 2015. 16:11 1.18 Hull type. Double hull 1.19 Vessel's operation at the time of the inspection. Idle 1.20 1.21 Products being handled. Other Inspector Comments: P-XLEE ame of the vessel's Operator. Other (specify) Higman Barge Lines, Inc. 1.22 1.23 Address of the vessel's Operator. Telephone number. 1980 Post Oak Blvd., Suite 1101, Houston, TX 77056 (713) 552 1101 2/14
1.24 Fax number. (713) 623 0976 1.25 Email address. vetting@higman.com 1.27 Does the data entered in the Barge and Tug Particulars Questionnaire appear to be accurate and up to date? es 1.28 Additional comments Measuring 297.5 x 54 x 12 and 1619 gross registered tons this is a double hull, inland tank barge with a rake/box hull, a raised trunk and 6 cargo tanks installed. The barge was idle when inspected. Chapter 2: Certification and documentation Certification and documentation 2.27 What was the issuing date of the last USCG Certificate of Inspection? 12 Jan 2011 2.34 What was the date of the last Annual Survey? 11 Mar 2015 2.45 What was the date of departure from the last scheduled drydock? 11 Apr 2007 2.46 What was the date of last port State control inspection? 11 Mar 2015 3/14
o crew details have been provided for this vessel 4/14
Section 2 Key questions marked es without comment. Chapter 2: Certification and documentation Certification and documentation 2.38, 2.39, 2.41 Chapter 4: avigation and communications avigation and communications 4.20 Chapter 5: Safety management General Safety 5.1, 5.7, 5.8 Operational Safety 5.29 Chapter 6: Pollution prevention Pollution prevention 6.5, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.20 Chapter 7: Structure Chapter 8: Cargo handling General Cargo Handling 8.21, 8.27, 8.44 Void and interbarrier spaces and seals. Other cargo tank types 8.69 Cargo Measurement 8.71, 8.75 5/14
Venting and Inert Gas Systems 8.88 Chapter 9: Mooring Mooring 9.7, 9.12, 9.16 Chapter 11: Machinery Machinery 11.1, 11.3, 11.20, 11.21, 11.23, 11.27 6/14
Section 3 Chapter 2: Certification and documentation Certification and documentation 2.12 If applicable, has the vessel been provided with a Loadline Certificate? S 2.13 Has the vessel been provided with an International Ship Security Certificate or equivalent? Other Inspector Comments: The AWO ASP approval letter dated 23 September 2014 was on board. S 2.29 If a Marine Vapor Recovery System is fitted, is a USCG Certificate provided? Other Inspector Comments: The vapor approval letter dated 13 June 2000 was on board. S 2.47 Was the last port State control inspection report free of deficiencies? Other Inspector Comments: The barge was boarded by the USCG to conduct an annual inspection with no deficiencies recorded and no further information available in PSIX. S Chapter 3: Crew management Crew management 3.3 If the vessel is unmanned, record the name of the company, or companies providing the manpower? Other Inspector Comments: Higman Barge Lines, Inc. S 7/14
Chapter 5: Safety management General Safety 5.2 Does the Operator provide adequate personal protection equipment, (PPE) appropriate to the cargo(es) being carried and is it being used correctly? Other Inspector Comments: Vessel representative attending and was wearing appropriate PPE for operation. S Fire Fighting Equipment 5.12 Is sufficient fire fighting equipment on board, which may include hoses, nozzles, firemen's outfits, breathing apparatus and portable extinguishers and is it in satisfactory condition, and ready for immediate use? Other Inspector Comments: Barge was idle during inspection. S Operational Safety 5.24 Are Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) provided for the cargoes being carried and are they posted? Other Inspector Comments: The barge was empty at time of inspection. MSDS was on board for last discharged cargo. S 5.25 Are all personnel aware of the emergency procedures for dealing with leakage, spillage or fire involving the cargo? Other Inspector Comments: o tankerman on board. S 5.28 Is continuous communication between the barge and tug, or the barge and dock, being maintained? S 5.46 If portable gas detection instruments are provided, do personnel demonstrate familiarity with their operation and calibration? S 5.52 If the vessel is carrying benzene regulated cargo, are warning signs posted and is the restricted zone marked? S Vessel Security 5.61 Are measures in place to prevent unauthorized boarding? Other Inspector Comments: ID was checked upon boarding the vessel. S 8/14
Chapter 6: Pollution prevention Pollution prevention 6.3 Is the vessel provided with a USCG approved Vessel Response Plan (VRP)? Other Inspector Comments: The VRP approval letter expiring 19 July 2019 was on board. S 6.4 Is suitable equipment provided to deal with small oil spills? Other Inspector Comments: A fully stocked spill kit is carried on board. S 6.6 Are bulkheads, pipelines and the hull, free of visible leaks? Other Inspector Comments: o leaks observed. S 6.7 If fitted, are hydraulic lines on deck free of visible leaks? S 6.8 Is a full perimeter spill rail fitted? Other Inspector Comments: Perimeter spill rail on tank top and around machinery deck. S 9/14
Chapter 7: Structure Structure 7.1 Is the hull free from visible structural defects that warrant further investigation? Inspector Observations: The hull was observed at 30% corrosion with areas of rust and paint loss. Subsequent Operator Comments: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entered by: Ben C Gunstream [beng@higman.com] Date: 28 Sep 2015 21:14:41 S Corrosion issues are previously reported and determined to be minor in nature. All vessel coatings will be renewed during the next planned maintenance interval and dry-docking scheduled in January of 2016. 7.2 Are weather decks free from visible structural defects that warrant further investigation? Inspector Observations: The weather decks were observed at 35% corrosion with large areas of blisters and scaling rust on the tank top. The starboard forward ladder from the lower deck to the tank top was missing. Subsequent Operator Comments: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entered by: Ben C Gunstream [beng@higman.com] Date: 28 Sep 2015 21:14:41 S Corrosion issues are previously reported and determined to be minor in nature. All vessel coatings will be renewed during the next planned maintenance interval and dry-docking scheduled in January of 2016. The missing ladder will be replaced during this period as well. 7.5 If any cargo, ballast tanks or voids were inspected or sighted from the deck, were they in a satisfactory condition? Other Inspector Comments: The voids were sighted from deck level at 5% corrosion. S Chapter 8: Cargo handling General Cargo Handling 8.1 Is the vessel provided with company policy statements, instructions and procedures with regard to safe cargo operations? Other Inspector Comments: The cargo transfer procedures were in place. S 8.2 Has a Ship/Shore Safety Check List (SSSCL) or Declaration of Inspection (DOI) been properly completed and have those items that require reinspection, been inspected at the appropriate intervals? Other Inspector Comments: There were DOI's on board from previous transfers and were properly completed. S 8.5 Are legible and up to date pipeline and/or mimic diagrams of the cargo system, inert gas system and venting system available? Other Inspector Comments: The vessel piping diagram was in the transfer procedures. S 10/14
8.8 Are the cargoes being carried listed on the Certificate of Fitness, COI and/or Cargo Authority Attachment? S 8.10 Are the responsible persons familiar with the carriage requirements for the cargoes on board in general? S 8.16 Are safe and effective procedures in place for vessel to vessel cargo transfer operations? Other Inspector Comments: Barge does not lighter. S 8.17 If fitted, is the general condition of the cargo tank heating system satisfactory? Other Inspector Comments: ot fitted. S 8.19 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? Other Inspector Comments: The transfer pump was fitted with a mechanical type seal, pump well was dry and no leaks observed. S 8.22 If fitted, is the Emergency Shut-Down (ESD) System fully operational? Other Inspector Comments: Tested and operational. S 8.25 If so required, are static electricity precautions being observed? S 8.26 If the vessel is equipped with derricks or hose handling booms, are they in satisfactory condition, marked with Safe Working Load? S 8.28 If multiple cargoes are being handled, are signs placed at each cargo manifold, identifying the grade of cargo? S 8.30 Are cargo pipelines tested annually? Other Inspector Comments: The cargo pipeline was last tested 26 August 2015. S 8.31 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? S 8.43 Are relief valves fitted to the cargo pipeline system? Other Inspector Comments: Last tested 26 August 2015. S 8.45 If cargo segregations using blank flanges are fitted, are the flanges fully bolted? S 8.47 Are the valves serving the cargo and ballast system in satisfactory operational condition? Other Inspector Comments: Last tested 26 August 2015. S 8.51 Where fitted, are remote and local, temperature and pressure sensors and gauges in satisfactory operational condition? Other Inspector Comments: The gauges were last tested 26 August 2015. S 11/14
Cargo Measurement 8.70 Are tank calibration tables available and approved by a cargo inspection organization Other Inspector Comments: The Strapping Tables were on board. S 8.72 If fixed cargo measuring equipment is fitted, is it operational? S 8.73 Are cargo tanks provided with an overfill protection system (High Level Alarms) and is the system fully operational? Other Inspector Comments: Vessel representative provided a portable test alarm box, tested and operational. S 8.74 If fitted, is the cargo high level alarm system used during the cargo transfer observed? Other Inspector Comments: Barge idle during inspection. S 8.83 If a flow meter is fitted, is it operational and calibrated in accordance with the requirements of the approving authority? S Venting and Inert Gas Systems 8.86 If the vessel is fitted with a cargo venting system, is it in a satisfactory operational condition? Other Inspector Comments: High velocity pressure/vacuum valve tested on 26 August 2015. S 8.87 If the vessel is handling volatile or toxic cargoes, is it operating in a closed condition? S 8.89 Are the P/V valves in good order, fitted with flame screens, inspected and cleaned as part of a regular maintenance routine? Other Inspector Comments: High velocity pressure/vacuum valve located on main vapor line set at 1.5 pressure &.5 vacuum. S 8.91 If cargo tank stop valves are fitted which permit the isolation of individual tanks from the common venting system, are the individual cargo tanks provided with two means of full flow relief of vapor, air or inert gas mixtures to prevent over-pressure or under-pressure? S 8.95 If the vessel is equipped with a vapor-return system, is it operational? Other Inspector Comments: The vapor piping system was last tested 26 August 2015. S 12/14
Chapter 9: Mooring Mooring 9.1 Is the vessel effectively moored? Other Inspector Comments: Barge moored in a fleet. S 9.2 Are pedestal fairleads, roller fairleads, and other mooring system rollers well greased and free to turn, and are bitts and chocks free of grooving? Inspector Observations: The stern port deck button was 50% corroded with rust and one side of the top was pushed up approximately 1 inch. Subsequent Operator Comments: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entered by: Ben C Gunstream [beng@higman.com] Date: 28 Sep 2015 21:14:41 S Corrosion issues are previously reported and determined to be minor in nature. All vessel coatings will be renewed during the next planned maintenance interval and dry-docking scheduled in January of 2016. Repairs to the deck button will be accomplished as well. 9.4 If fitted, are the winches that are employed for mooring in a satisfactory condition? Other Inspector Comments: Two bow and two stern deck winches installed, tested and operational. S 9.17 If fitted, do mooring winch foundations appear to be in a satisfactory condition? S Chapter 10: Towing and pushing vessels Towing and pushing vessels 10.11 Are the connections between tugs to barges and between barges being maintained in a satisfactory condition? S Chapter 11: Machinery Machinery 11.9 If fitted, are the boiler fuel emergency stops operational? S 11.10 If fitted, are the 12 volt and 24 volt batteries in satisfactory condition? S 13/14
Chapter 12: General appearance General appearance 12.2 If fendering is fitted is it in a satisfactory condition? Other Inspector Comments: The barge is fitted with a steel rub pad. S 12.4 Is the general condition of service pipework satisfactory, is it free from significant corrosion, pitting, soft patches or other temporary repairs? Other Inspector Comments: There were no patches, pitting, repairs and 0% corrosion observed. S Operator's initial comments entered by: Ben C Gunstream [beng@higman.com] Operator's subsequent comments entered by: Ben C Gunstream [beng@higman.com] Operator's Initial General Comments Corrosion issues are previously reported and determined to be minor in nature. All vessel coatings will be renewed during the next planned maintenance interval and dry-docking scheduled in January of 2016. Operator's Subsequent General Comments ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entered by: Ben C Gunstream [beng@higman.com] Date: 28 Sep 2015 21:14:41 14/14