VETTING OBSERVATIONS BY CHEVRON Root Cause

1 VETTING OBSERVATIONS BY CHEVRON Observation PSC on 20 April 2008 by USCG-Bow Thruster not operational Root Cause : Equipment failure Corrective Action/Preventive Action Equipment is under warranty and arrangement has been made to deliver the requested Electrical parts at first convenient Port. In the meantime Master was instructed to use a Tug boat whenever is required. Observation No information concerning the emergency signal, muster points etc had been handed out to temporary (day) visitors. Root Cause : Personnel safety protection Corrective Action/Preventive Action All visitors on their embarkation are instructed for the safety precautions that they have to take on board during their stay, this includes the use of mobile phones, smoking, lighters, emergency signals and muster points. Master was instructed to handle such information to all visitors and in addition Company is in the process to provide vessel with appropriate safety information on badges for visitors warning and information.

2 Observation Engine Room ORB - Transfers from the E/R Bilge to the Bilge Tank had been wrongly recorded under D 13/14 instead of Root Cause : Entry Error by individual Corrective Action/Preventive Action It was corrected immediately on board. During a safety meeting Master instructed Engineer Officers for the collect Entries in the Oil record Book. Observation The primary and secondary emergency bilge suction valves had no numbered seals attached. There was no seal record on board. Root Cause : N/A Corrective Action/Preventive Action Vessel meets SOLAS requirement for the disposal of bilges. The overboard discharge is not used for the disposal of daily machinery space bilge accumulations and there was no any evidence for oil contamination. However Master have raised a requisition for the supply of numbered seals and Officers were instructed during a safety meeting to keep relative records on board.

3 VETTING OBSERVATIONS BY MOTOR OIL HELLAS (MED TRUST) Observation 2nd Officer was unfamiliar to calibrate portable oxygen and hydrocarbon analyzers. Root Cause : Proper familiarization not provided Corrective Action/Preventive Action During a safety meeting on board Master instructed Deck Officers for the calibration of portable oxygen and hydrocarbon analyzers. In order to avoid re-occurrence copy of this message was sent to all Company's vessels and the Training Centers in Manila and Poland for their guidance and future reference. Superintendents on their next visit to the vessel will check and confirm familiarity for 2nd Mate. Observation Vapour return manifolds were not comply with OCIMF recommendations. Cylindrical stud at the 12 o'clock position of the flange were missing. Root Cause : Received Incomplete information Corrective Action/Preventive Action The cylindrical stud is attached to each presentation flange at the 12 o'clock Position.

4 The inspector did not see these studs because the blank flange holes are not drilled straight through as it should be for gas tightness. (see attached photos) Observation Chief Engineer's night order book had not been maintained Root Cause : Instruction to personnel not provided. Corrective Action/Preventive Action Master has confirmed that Chief Engineer was instructed, have updated and is properly maintaining the Engine Night order book. VETTING OBSERVATIONS BY REPSOL Observation (VIQ ). 1. The observed errors recorded in the Compass Error Book were significantly larger than those on the Compass deviation card Root Cause : Equipment performance Corrective Action/Preventive Action Magnetic compass error is checked every watch and whenever circumstances are practical. Adjustment is done on board annually, unfortunately it was requested for Gran Canaria Ports but attendance was not possible.

5 However it is scheduled to be carried at next discharging Port of Rotterdam on Observation (VIQ ). 2. The Annual Summary of Notice to Mariners available on board was not the 2008 edition Root Cause : Failure of prompt delivery Corrective Action/Preventive Action All books and publications are automatically supplied to vessel by DTM UK. Suppliers have been instructed to supply the2008 summary as and when published. Observation (VIQ ). 3. During the inspection in the cargo pumproom three crewmembers were observed without ear protectors . Root Cause : Failure to follow Human health protection Corrective Action/Preventive Action Requirements for ear protectors are posted in the pumproom. During a safety meeting Officers and Crew were instructed by the Master. Observation (VIQ ). 4. Ship fitted with fixed gas detection system. During ballasting operation, not only ballast tanks but also void spaces were skipped.

6 Root Cause : Incomplete work plan. Corrective Action/Preventive Action A notice was posted in the CCR next to the system regarding the requirement to continuously monitor void spaces during operations and ballast passages. Observation (VIQ ). 5. Hot work permit company's form did not include the times and the results of regular monitoring of atmosphere as recommended by ISGOTT Root Cause : N/A Corrective Action/Preventive Action Vessel is following Company's procedures for hot work outside the workshop and the issued permit is as per ISGOTT requirement with all safety considerations taken in account. Company's hot work permit in para says "Has the atmosphere been tested ". However a revision of the hot work permit is in process to include and record of times of each work break. Observation (VIQ ). 6. Red emergency signalling torches for helicopter operations were not available on board.

7 Root Cause : Helicopter control issue Corrective Action/Preventive Action Master have raised a requisition for the supply at first convenient Port. Observation (VIQ ). 7. Spill container fitted around emergency generator fuel tank vent was unplugged. Root Cause : Pollution implementation issue. Corrective Action/Preventive Action It was corrected immediately on board. However issue was discussed during a safety meeting on board. Observation (VIQ ). 8. The drums containing plastic ashes and ordinary ashes were not identified . Root Cause : Pollution and environmental implementation issue not followed. Corrective Action/Preventive Action It was corrected on board. However issue was discussed during a safety meeting on board. Observation (VIQ ). 9. Garbage discharged ashore in Maliao on 11-Mar-2008 was wrongly recorded as discharged into the sea . Root Cause : Wrong entry BY INDIVIDUAL Corrective Action/Preventive Action.

8 A receipt Certificate is available on board for garbage delivered at Maliao. However it was corrected and findings was discussed during the safety meeting on board. Observation (VIQ ). 14. Two Boss links (forward springs) were not properly connected. Root Cause : Wrong handling by shore personnel Corrective Action/Preventive Action The links were turned during handling by shore personnel. Lately were corrected by ship's Crew. Observation (VIQ ). 15. Gauge glass closing device of cylinder oil measuring tank was inhibited. Root Cause : Equipment maintenance Corrective Action/Preventive Action This it was corrected and relative instructions were given to responsible person to follow maintenance procedures. However Master confirmed that it was rectified on board. Observation (VIQ ). leak observed in steam dump valve. Root Cause : Equipment maintenance Corrective Action/Preventive Action This it was corrected and relative instructions were given to responsible person to follow maintenance procedures.

9 Master confirmed that the leakage of steam valve was rectified on board. VETTING OBSERVATIONS BY SHELL Observation It was observed that a dangerous wreck and charted shoal near the planned course line at the approach of the Scheld Estuary had not been marked as no go area. Root Cause : Incomplete entries by individual Corrective Action/Preventive Action As per Company's Training Policy training of seafarers is done both ashore in the Training Centers and on board the vessels. Master was instructed and have confirmed that additional training was given to all on board Deck Officers. Furthermore 2nd Officer will be closely monitored by Master and then to attend a refresher course during his vacation. In order to avoid re-occurrence copy of this message was sent to Company's vessels and the Training Centers in Manila and Poland for their guidance and future reference.

10 Marine Superintendent on his next visit to the vessel will check and confirm Compliance of the Navigating Procedures. Observation It was observed that parallel indexing information was not available on the charts during passage Dover Strait and approach Scheld Estuary and on the river approaches. Root Cause : incomplete entries by individual Corrective Action/Preventive Action During a safety meeting on board Master instructed the on watch Officers to comply with the good Navigational practices and demands, follow Company's Procedures for the safe navigation of the ship, closely to monitor ship's position, markings on the charts, steering courses, No go areas, Parallel indexing, margins of safety, distance off danger, charts and course changes, etc. Furthermore 2nd Officer will be closely monitored by Master and then to attend a refresher course during his vacation.