0632 final report delivery xfl auriga j august 2014
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Date: 30 July, 2014
Your Ref: AURIGA J / delivery/ X-Press Feeder Lines Ltd./ Jungerhans Maritime Services. Time nomenclature: LT- local time GMT- Greenwich Mean Time
This report has been produced and issued without prejudice.
SURVEY REPORT OF SHIP DELIVERY TIME CHARTER PHASE IN
AURIGA J safely berthed at CCT, Colon, Panama
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1. Introduction
1.1 Background information
On the 30 August, 2014, I opened a case file for a delivery survey to be carried out regarding
the AURIGA J, with confirmation of a single surveyor to represent the time charterers of the
ship, X-Press Feeder Lines Ltd.. I began tracking the arrival of the ship to within range of
delivery. The delivery survey was scheduled for visit in range CCT and Manzanillo International Terminal, Coco Solo, Panama.
1.2 Intentions, survey scope, reason
This is to certify that I Captain CESAR VICENTE of British Maritime Surveys, S.A. was appointed
by messrs, X-Press Feeder Lines Ltd. as new time charterers, to perform the delivery survey
regarding ship AURIGA J whilst berthed at CCT & Manzanillo International Terminal, Coco Solo,
Panama.
The main reason for this delivery survey and report is to safeguard the new time charterers
against any potential owners claims regarding damage/s caused during the time charter
period by cargo or any other part of operation. And regarding quantum of claims, if justified
for time charterers account. Information from this delivery survey report can be used as tool in
possible mitigation of litigation.
The purpose of this survey was to inspect the full cargo spaces, any other areas related to the
carriage of cargo and structural items regarding the seaworthiness and preparedness of ship
that could possibly affect the trading capacity during the continuation of the time charter to
which the ship has been employed.
As well, I was to note any previous remaining open stevedore damage reports (SDR) caused by
negligent acts from stevedores previous within the past charter that may well be carried
through to the current X-Press Feeder Lines Ltd. time charter.
Additionally, to report on pragmatic basis, the above items from a condition, risk and loss
prevention point of view if subject admits.
During the delivery survey I was to effect an appraisal (not direct count) of the ships
operational lashing gear regarding ships lashing inventory with respect to condition, adequacy
and if sufficient lashing gear to lash cargo in view of the cargo securing manual (CSM).
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It was beyond the scope of this survey to begin opening tanks for inspection of the structural
condition and to closely inspect the ships machinery such as reviewing maintenance and class
condition records.
Also within the bounds of this survey, BMS can attest whether or not the ship AURIGA J was
said to have been delivered within ship owners time charter party obligations as in good order,
ready to receive cargo, with clean and swept holds or not as the case may be, and in general
good condition to allow safe sustainable trading. Notwithstanding normal fair wear and tear.
If there is anything that is felt to be inaccurate or unfair, BMS will be pleased to discuss further.
1.3 Directives
1.3.1. Survey requested by: X-Press Feeder Lines Ltd.
1.3.2. On behalf of: X-Press Feeder Lines Ltd.
1.3.3. Time and place of ship arrival and survey of ship delivery:
1.3.3.1. AFSPS CCT: 05:40 Hrs LT/30.08.2014
1.3.3.2. NOR sent by master: 05:40 Hrs LT/30.08.2014
1.3.3.3. All fast CCT, finished with engines: 07:30 Hrs LT 30.08.2014
1.3.3.4. Date / time of delivery survey: 07:00 Hrs LT/30.08.2014
1.3.3.5. Date/ time delivery survey completion: 14:45 Hrs LT/ 30.08.2014
1.3.3.6. Place COLON CONTAINER TERMINAL, Coco
Solo , Panama
1.3.3.7. Vessel will be bound from CCT: 30.08.2014 previous port of call before MIT.
1.4 Persons in attendance during survey
1.4.1. Master of Ship: Capt. Max Greil
1.4.2. Chief engineer: Mr. Valeriy Shykhalyov
1.4.3. Chief officer: Mr. Cezar Gerondiano
1.4.4. 1.4.4. BMS Surveyor: Mr. CESAR VICENTE on behalf,
X-Press Feeder Lines Ltd.
1.5. Documents revised/ introduced during survey
1.5.1. Ships delivery lashing gear inventory
1.5.2. Ships statutory trading certificates
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1.5.3. Cargo Securing Manual and lashing gear quota data
1.5.4. Ship tank tables
2. The Ship/ Background information
2.1. Name: AURIGA J
2.2. IMO N: 9242302
2.3. Year built/ delivered/ Yard: 2000 / Detlef Hegeman Rolandwerf Berne
Germany
2.4. Type: Container Ship
2.5. GRT / NRT / DW. 14,602/ 4,958/17,250 tons
2.6. LOA / Beam / Draft: 155.60m/24.69m/ 14.20m
2.7. Holds/ hatches: 04 holds / 31 TEU hold bays
2.8. Cargo Particulars: Capacity 1,157 TEU/Reefer plugs 250
2.9. Loading instrument: Yes and anti heeling system
2.10. Class: DNV.GL
2.11. Owner: AURIGA J, Shipping Co. Ltd. Antigua
2.12. Management: Carsten Rehder Reederei GmbH & Co. KG
2.13. Port Of Registry / Flag: St Johns/Antigua, Barbuda
2.14. Cargo Cranes: Two Cargo Cranes, Liebherr / S.W.L 45 t
2.15. Main engine: MAN B&W Diesel, 11,060 kW
2.16. Generators: Four, 780 kW
2.17. Bowthruster: Yes, 700kW
3. Information regarding carried through remaining open stevedore damage reports (SDR) from
previous charter
3.1. There was none open stevedore damage reports remaining from the previous time charters.
4. Statement of Facts
4.1. In accordance with the time charter party, the AURIGA J in areas, Manzanillo anchorage, was
delivery by X-Press Feedeer Lines Ltd. to agreed port area.
4.2. Vessel arrival time, please refer to point 1.3.3.
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4.3. Ship arrived with cargo hold empties, with prospects of surveying, after conclude discharge
operation, all decks, cranes, holds, tanks tops, cell guides, lashing gear in the bounds of the
delivery scope in a usual timely fashion.
4.4. Attending surveyor met the captain, chief mate and chief engineer of the ship to explain survey
scope. The captain and marine surveyor discussed the delivery directives, to which all agreed,
notwithstanding Owners instructions.
4.5. It was planned that the survey would take on the following schedule; survey of the holds, hatch
covers, all cargo loading, discharging and carrying items, decks, super structure, review of
lashing gear as best as possible, accommodation, engine room, bow thrusters room, bridge,
safety items, ships trading certificates and external hull with paint work as best as possible.
4.6. During the delivery survey, an appraisal was carried out as best as possible, of lashing gear with
respect to adequate and sufficient numbers regarding the cargo securing manual CSM and
being able to lash containers safely. As well general review of engine space housekeeping
cleanliness, fire and safety gear was performed.
4.7. Regarding HFO and MDO bunker recordings, these were recorded for 12:00 hours LT, 30 August,
2014 and used basis for delivery time quantities, range Manzanillo, Panama, 30 August, 2014.
4.8. The machinery consumptions were applied to the onboard bunker results found during the
bunker survey to give quantities at delivery time/date, 12:00 hours LT, on the 30 August, 2014.
4.9. I issued the delivery certificate regarding agreed delivery point.
5. Description of the ship
5.1. The ship AURIGA J is a geared cellular container ship equipped for the carriage of TEU and FEU
containers (capacity described in point 2.8).
5.2. Much of the ships descriptive information is contained in section 2.0 of this report.
5.3. The charter party description should be the same. Section 2.0 can be used as verification to
charter party information.
5.4. The ships hull was painted with blue protective coating that was in acceptable condition,
notwithstanding wear and tear. The ships profile featured a raked stem to the waterline and a
bulbous bow, raised forecastle and a transom stern. The ship had a bow thruster.
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5.5. The accommodation was made up of eight decks from the main deck to funnel stack which was
located aft. Cargo bay was situated forward of the accommodation. Two main decks ran
continuous from the forecastle to the aft accommodation.
5.6. The hatch coamings were raised and fitted to hatch pontoon covers that lift off by means of a
crane and four point lift spreader. There was a range of bays from numbers one to 33 TEU in
hold four. Cargo bays were located main deck forward of accommodation. The holds did not
have tween decks. All four holds had staunch cell guides.
5.7. The cell guides were termed with odd numbers on the starboard side and even numbers on the
port side as per convention. Hold number one had a staggered configuration mainly for the
stowage of 20 containers, along the sides and forward end.
5.8. The ship has two centre located cargo cranes and hence the termgeared.
6. Details covered during the survey
6.1. I surveyed all the holds and associated structures such as cell guides, container fittings, pontoon
hatch covers, locking devices, coamings, decks, hold venting, tank vents, platforms, entrances,
tank tops, hydraulics, anti heeling pumps, tanks and general light inspection regarding main
engine and generators. A note was made to general housekeeping. The following comments
were made supported by photographs taken at the same time in order to illustrate significance.
7. Hull
7.1. Within the bounds of this type of light delivery condition survey, the structural water integrity of
class accordance with conditions of assignment and markings was observed and seemingly
intact.
7.2. I surveyed for any aggressive areas of rust and sharp indents from past impacts that maybe un-
due and out of fair wear and tear conditions. The inside shell plating within the areas looked at,
such as the bow, under the main engine beds and shaft tunnel area, was found in good
condition.
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AURIGA J; starboard side hull plating had normal wear and tear. The hull was coated with the
appropriate blue paint and in reasonably good condition. The areas around the anchors were showing
signs of general wear and tear. There were no significant areas of active rusting.
Starboard quarter
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7.3. There were some wear and tear scratches from normal berthing operations.
7.4. There were no concerns at the time of survey with plating wastage. The hull plating above the
water line, was in good condition.
7.5. The stern transom was in good condition as well the upper part of the rudder and rudder horn.
8. Forecastle
Forecastle was in reasonably good condition with adequate mooring equipment. Staunch wave
breaker
8.1. The forecastle extends to where the hold number one begins. The two anchor windlass and
bases were in good condition. The exposed forepart (ganger) of anchor chains was in good
condition.
8.2. The brake linings were in good condition, which is very important for holding sustainability. The
mooring gear and lines were in good condition.
8.3. The foremast structurally speaking was sound however the appendages were in fair condition
with bends to them. The forecastle is covered by a steel structure, which is good. The wave
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breaker forward, was structurally in sound good condition, notwithstanding areas of wear and
tear.
8.4. The bulwarks, decking, anchor winch bases were in good condition. Mooring lines and gear was
in adequate condition.
8.5. The watertight accesses with their seals and locks were in good condition. The overall condition
was well kept and clean.
9. Four holds with bays, one to 31. Cell guides and other structures.
Example of bulkheads and heeling/fuel tanks throughout holds
9.1. In this section, for the general hold condition I will discuss holds together as the condition was
reasonably good throughout, at time of delivery survey.
9.2. Within all holds regarding previous time charters, there was no open SDRs carried through
into the X-Press Feeder Lines Ltd. time charter.
9.3. During the survey, I came across some hidden un-reported cell guide deformations. The
deformations were not severe in nature and extent. However, requires being aware of.
9.4. The cell guides had main staunch brackets for support and good thickness of steel material.
There were some areas of surface rusting and wear and tear marks.
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9.5. The hold tank top container fittings were in good condition with no significant areas of rusting
and or wastage. The tank tops throughout the holds were in reasonably good condition with
some surface rusting.
9.6. The clean swept status regarding the time charter party clause had been fulfilled at time of
survey.
9.7. Throughout holds, the general steel plating structure to lower, upper heeling/ ballast and fuel
tank tops with sides was intact with reasonably good paint coating condition.
9.8. The paint coating on tank bulkheads and hatch coamings, had some small dings and marks from
general wear and tear made from discharging and loading of containers. There was some
rusting evident and evidence of rubber seal damages regarding hatch covers.
9.9. The hold lighting and venting arrangements was in working condition. Hold railings were intact,
notwithstanding wear and tear.
9.10. Throughout holds, the strengthened container posts were in good condition and ready for
receiving containers, notwithstanding wear and tear.
9.11. The holds bilges were in reasonable condition with working pumps available.
Condition throughout holds, acceptable wear and tear, no significant hidden deformations
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Clean tank top
Bay 13, row 02/01, T02 Bay 15, row 05, T04
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Bay 17, row 05/07, T10
Bay 13, row 02/01, T02
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Bay 23, row 06/08, T02 & 04
Bay 25, row 00, 01, 03, 05 & 07, T82 till T90
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Hold 03. Fuel oil heating system manifold
Ballast system, anti heeling
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Bay 31, row 02/08, T82 till T90
Bay 31 row 07, T02
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Bay 31, row 08, 06, 04, T82
Bay 17,CEILING
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Bay 06, row 05, T82
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Bay 06, row 05, T04
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Bay 16, row 6, T02
Bay 16, row 6, T02
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Bay 23, row 06, T04
Bay 25, row 05 & 07 both, T02
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One of the 124 hold reefer units
10. The hold hatch way pontoon covers to holds, associated structures and rubber seals
10.1. There were no open stevedore damage reports regarding items damaged from previous time
charter/s.
10.2. On the whole there, there was general markings customary to normal amount of wear and tear
hatch pontoons receive during the period of cargo charter work experienced. There were no
substantial damages in nature and extent.
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Good condition. Some acceptable wear and tear
Locking devices in reasonably good
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10.3. Generally the rubber seals to pontoon covers were in fair to reasonable sealing condition,
recalling the damaged centre seals.
10.4. The locking devices were in working condition. The pontoon side vents showed working sealing
flaps with locks.
10.5. Structure of hatch covers, intact; notwithstanding fair wear and tear. There were some general
small dents customary with use. The middle top edges of the pontoon had some bends.
11. Main deck (upper most continuous deck), poop deck and super structure
11.1. The main deck, poop deck and super structure I found to be in reasonably good condition.
Most areas of the main deck had parts of rusting.
11.2. There was no remaining open stevedore damage report (SDR) regarding deck structures.
Crossbays
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Side decks , reasonably good condition regarding paint coating
11.3. The mooring equipment was sufficient, adequate and in working condition.
11.4. The side decks, coamings, container posts, side railings and general structures were in
reasonably good condition. Some areas the railings had suffered smaller impacts with
containers. Protective paint coatings were in reasonably good condition.
11.5. The cross-bay structures were in staunch condition. However had usual wear and tear markings
throughout to edges and access way tops.
11.6. The hold vent structures were found in intact condition and reportedly working properly.
11.7. The port and starboard lashing bridges for container accesses were in reasonably good
condition but showing wear and tear markings.
11.8. The 126 reefer electrical deck sockets were reportedly to be in working condition, according to
the chief engineer. The front superstructure was in reasonably good condition considering wear
and tear and condition of paint coatings. Aft and side superstructure in reasonably good
condition.
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Some Chain link has middle part broken
Main deck loading bays
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Front superstructure in good condition
Aft deck with its winches, container posts and mooring equipment were in working condition
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11.9. As previously looked at, the fore deck plating, frames, bulwarks, winches and mooring
equipment were in good working condition. I have previously commented on the fore deck
windlass brake linings and bases. Regarding the aft deck with its container posts, winches and
mooring equipment, these were also in good working condition with adequacy.
11.10. The ships deck and paint stores were clean and sufficient.
FORE CASTLE STORES TIDY and CLEAN
12. Cranes one and two
12.1 The two center turret cranes were reported to be in operational condition. Each crane was
marked on the boom with the safe weight load of 45 tons @ 26.5 m. The cranes had some wear
and tear marks to the crane pillars and booms which are expected during repeated container
operations
12.2 Ships cargo cranes. The Class society DNV.GL recently performed last five yearly crane and
lifting gear.
12.3 I could see signs of the slew bearings leaking oil.
12.4 The external parts to the two crane cabs were in reasonable condition, notwithstanding wear
and tear. There were some small areas of rusting on cranes. The lights on the booms were intact.
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The View of deck showing working cranes
12.5 access ladders were intact. The top railings intact.
12.6 I could not comment on the state of the hydraulic units as this was outside of the survey scope.
However I did take a look at the power pack in crane number one and appeared intact but with
some small leaks. The slewing gears appeared in good condition, on visual basis.
Life Saving Appliances
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13. Life Saving Appliances (LSA) and ships fire fighting equipment (FFE)
13.1. The ships life saving appliances and fire fighting gear from my visual inspection appeared
externally to be in working condition. Cannot comment upon the level of maintenance.
13.2. All portable fire extinguishers were in their test date. Were tested recently. This Survey office
regarding Class regulatory matters, cannot comment on suitability.
Life raft in Forward
14. Accommodation and engine spaces
14.1. The bridge appeared to have adequate resources. It was clean and in good condition. The bridge
visibility was good which is very important for the conduct of bridge resources and safe
navigation that is imperative if the ship is to continue her trade to which she has been
employed. The bridge navigation publications seemed to be adequate, in order and corrected
ready for use. During my survey, the navigation instruments were reportedly healthy and ready
to use.
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The Bridge
Main Engine appeared in clean condition
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Ships generators were in clean running condition
14.2. Basis brief inspection, the accommodation and engine room spaces with associated equipment
such as the navigational equipment and engine control room, were all to my satisfaction,
recalling the limited scope of this survey regarding above matters. The limited time that I had
during the survey, the engine spaces appeared reasonably clean and from what I could see, with
acceptable housekeeping. Fire detection and suppressant gear seemed adequate and reportedly
in working condition.
14.3. From what I could see, the fire doors and watertight doors, externally, were reportedly in good
condition.
14.4. I considered the accommodation, galley, stores and workshops in reasonably good condition
and in order, with housing keeping and cleanliness to generally good practice. The thruster
spaces with thruster engines seemed to be in good clean condition. The deck and paint stores
were in intact condition. This ship does have good engine room working spaces with tools and
adequate stores.
14.5. Externally the main engine and generators appeared to be of clean working condition. It is
beyond the scope of this survey to delve internally into the main engine records and scrutinise.
However I did ask the chief engineer some brief questions relating to maintenance with the
answers to my satisfaction.
15. Holds in general
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15.1 The holds structurally speaking considering coamings, divisions, cell guides and bulkheads were
in reasonable condition at time of survey. The tank tops were also intact condition and with the
original paint coating remaining in working condition. Tops were clean. There were a few hidden
bends/damages to cell guides.
15.2 To reiterate, there was no SDRs remaining from previous charters.
15.3 The heeling/ballast tank tops were in reasonably good condition and clean. The hatch pontoon
rubber seals were noted to be in fair to reasonable sealing condition, notwithstanding general
wear and tear. Some centre seals were missing.
15.4 The hatch covers were in working condition. There were general throughout small knocks and
markings. The top lips of the pontoons were in reasonable condition. The pontoon locking
devices were in working condition, notwithstanding general wear and tear.
15.5 The hold equipment such as the ballast/ anti heeling pumps, bilge suction and level units were
reported to have been in serviceable operational condition.
16. Condition statement
16.1. I met with the master of ship during delivery survey and he stated that the ship was in good
order and suitable for intended trade for whom it might concern.
16.2. Generally speaking considering the age of the ship, previous trading routes and port visit
frequency, I found the ship to be reasonably clean and tidy regarding good housekeeping.
16.3. The hold cleanliness we have previously mentioned and that at the time of survey.
16.4. The holds were fit to receive containers with cell guides intact and vertical.
16.5. In general I found the ships hull in apparent general good condition. The holds structure, tank
tops, internal bulkheads were of good condition, despite some surface rusting. The decks,
superstructure and lashing materials were in good working condition, notwithstanding normal
wear tear and / or except as noted in these survey findings.
16.6. Anti heeling system reported to be working well, according chief officer.
16.7. My findings were based on visual only and did not include any form of testing. This was beyond
the survey scope.
16.8. The life saving appliances were apparently all serviced and in good preparedness condition. The
nautical publications and charts were in good condition.
16.9. As previously described, the bridge equipment was in good working condition with no reported
defects.
16.10. The primary internals of the ship construction that I could see, appeared to be of good
condition with good plating in way of the welds.
17. Lashing gear statement
17.1 A general lashing verification was performed. During my attendance I reviewed as best I could,
the quantities stated reflecting the Ships Cargo Securing Manual quota of lashing gear and
ships own inventory, dated July, 2014.
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Lashing bins stowage on Deck
17.2 The lashing gear was in working condition to sustain the lashing of cargo and according to the
up to date lashing inventory provided by the ship and to retain container deck cargo from any
losses.
17.3 The ships lashing gear from turnbuckles, twist locks to lashing rods appeared to be in working
condition. The ship had adequate spares. The ships actual amount around the required quotas,
as per Ships Cargo Securing Manual (CSM), was sufficient to lash TEU and FEU container cargo
and hence ready to commence the cargo operations. See addendum to this report.
17.4 Lashing bins were in reasonable condition. Some bins had bends. The racks were in suitable
condition for stowage and lifting.
17.5 My general review of up to date ships lashing gear indicated that the ship was around same as
original required full set as per Ships Cargo Securing Manual quota. See addendum to this
report.
17.7 I advise that continued normal protocol for reporting damages and losses (use of the stevedore
damage report, SDR) be used to report such exceptions regarding lashing gear. Notwithstanding
that such reporting may require written notification by the ship to the time charterer X-Press
Feeder Lines Ltd., within 48 hours of an occurrence. This should be signed by the stevedores
from relevant port where loss took place or by the chief officer upon discovery of deficiency
after departure from particular port. As well, to stress that all losses, damages or other
exceptions should be recorded in full detail with digital pictures. This seems to be the case,
which is a good thing.
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18. Ships Statutory, Class and other certificates
18.1 During the delivery survey the hard copies of ships trading certificates were appraised and all
were in order. The ships main statutory trading certificates according to the ships hard copies of
certificates and list of dates, were in date and valid. Should be fit for any port state control.
18.2 The last class attendance was on the 16.07.2014. Annual crane survey was about this date.
19. Loss Prevention
19.1 Regarding the single point failures of this ship, the most noted and important is the single drive
train MAN B&W main engine the ship has. This drive train is the lifeline of this ship, trade and
charterer, therefore owners representatives should pay particular importance to these matters.
19.2 It is beyond the scope of this survey to have begun studying accident and machinery incident
records to see any trends of failures occurring and losses to the owners and thereafter lost time
for the time charterers.
19.3 Regarding hatch covers, the ship should repair any damaged pontoon locking devices that may
occur. As well if seals and side channels that hold sealing rubbers in place become damaged,
should be repaired as soon as possible.
19.4 The owners of this ship do have onboard a full cylinder set in the event of failure. This is good as
it allows the ship to continue trading and not incur too much down time whilst cessation of the
time charter continues through procurement and repair.
20. Conclusion
20.1 During the delivery survey, various visual spot checks (not physical tests) of fire dampers,
lifeboat, emergency generator, anti-heeling, loading computer, hold ventilation, fire detection
and suppressant gear and water tight doors were noted by me and this was to my satisfaction.
20.2 Whilst onboard the AURIGA J security level was ONE under ISPS Code directives and in
conjunction with Ships Safety Plan. This gave a sustainable base in which to carry out the survey.
20.3 During the survey, I performed a general review of the lashing gear. All was found to be in good
condition. The captain assured against the Cargo Securing Manual that there was sufficient
lashing gear for lashing of container cargo regarding ship acceleration forces particularly at bow
and at high tier heights.
20.4 The actual ships manning number at delivery was 16 persons. This is not much more than the
minimum safe manning certificate, which was at 14.
20.5 Amount of time elapsed from delivery time at CCT AFSPS, to the time completed bunker survey
onboard AURIGA J, was around 00 days 12hours and 00 minutes.
20.6. According to the time charter party directives and X-Press Feeder Lines Ltd., AURIGA J was said
to have been delivered at agreed event and about date/ time of:
30 August, 2014.
00:01 hours LT
05:01 hours LT GMT, -5Hrs, 30 August, 2014
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Range anchorage Manzanillo AFSPS, Panama,
This is to certify that the ship AURIGA J under terms, conditions and obligations of the time charter party was delivered from the respective owners, Messrs: Jungerhans Maritime Services to Messrs: X-Press Feeder Lines Ltd.
20.7. With bunker consumptions applied to delivery time on 30 August, 2014, AURIGA J had:
161.85 mt of HSIFO RMG 380
17.86 mt of LSIFO RMG 380
00.00 mt of HSMGO
63.11 mt of LSMGO DMA (less than 0.10%MM Sulphur/ refer to BDN 09248)
At time of official ship delivery.
20.8. See delivery certificate as addendum to this report.
20.10. To reiterate, BMS within the bounds of this survey, in this particular case can attest that the ship
AURIGA J was said to have been delivered within the CHARTERERS obligation as in good order
(basis delivery survey scope) and ready to receive cargo.
20.11. As far as this survey could tell recalling scope of survey, the ship was delivered in adequate
working condition regarding the safe sustainable carriage of containers as cargo.
20.12. According to the captain, owners guaranteed that AURIGA J was covered by P&I Club
insurance.
20.13. To reiterate, ships statutory trading and Class certificates were all in date and did not raise any
concerns. All in good order. According to the captain, ship had no significant open Class
conditions that had been previously imposed.
20.14. The AURIGA J at time of delivery survey carried out on the 30 August, 2014 was considered
suitable for the intended trade of current time charter to which she had been employed.
21. Enclosures
21.1 BMS Delivery Certificate
21.2 Ships lashing inventory
21.3 BDNS for HSHF, LSFO and MGO
Captain Cesar Vicente
Author of this report
BMS SA Ref: 0632-1907-2014
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