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MV Malali

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Return to service blocked Return to service blocked. Critical steering system defect (DEF-1181). Release: Independent engineering assessment and authorised return to service review. Imposed 17 Aug, 08:47 by Marine Superintendent. CTRL-0081
Current / next service
No service assigned
Withdrawn from service
Location
Parika stelling, layby berth
Operating restriction
Departure not authorised
Vessel withdrawn from service, return to service blocked pending independent assessment
Next required inspection
Return-to-service engineering assessment, 17 August, 16:00
Independent assessment instructed before vessel returns to service
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Safety & compliance

Recorded requirements and whether they have been satisfied

Not authorised
Departure not authorised

Vessel withdrawn from service, return to service blocked pending independent assessment

  • Required operational checks completedNot attempted, vessel out of service
  • Required crew confirmed10 / 10 carried, alongside Parika
  • Required inspections currentReturn-to-service engineering assessment outstanding (ACT-0091)
  • Manifest reconciledNo voyage scheduled
  • No blocking restrictions recordedOut-of-service condition recorded 17 Aug 09:12
Blocking conditions
  • Critical steering defect unresolved, vessel withdrawn from service (MR-0241)
  • Independent engineering assessment not yet received, due 17 Aug 16:00 (ACT-0091)
Inspections & certification
RequirementLast completedNext due / expiryStatus
Pre-departure inspection16 Aug 08:58On return to serviceSuspended
Six-month safety systems inspection30 Apr30 OctCurrent
Life-saving equipment inspection08 Jul08 Jan 2027Current
Vessel certificate27 SepCurrent
Outstanding compliance issues
  • Critical steering defect unresolved, vessel withdrawn from serviceACT-0091
  • Recurring steering defects under review, 4 in 12 monthsRSK-012

Crew and safety equipment: compliant.

Maintenance & condition

Condition by vessel domain, from maintenance reports, inspections, defect reports and completed repairs

Critical
DomainStatusOpenLatest significant issue
PropulsionWarning1Port engine exhaust temperature deviation
SteeringCritical1Hydraulic pressure loss
ElectricalNormal0
Hull & StructureNormal0
Fire & Safety SystemsNormal0
Navigation & CommunicationsNormal0
Pumps & BilgeNormal0
Deck & Loading EquipmentNormal0
Auxiliary SystemsNormal0
Maintenance records
Propulsion
Warning
  • MR-0219 Port engine exhaust temperature deviationMonitoring

    Exhaust temperature deviation recorded on two voyages. Injector condition to be assessed during current out-of-service period.

    Source: Maintenance report (MR-0219)22 JulResponsible: Marine Engineering
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Open issues & actions

Significant current matters for this vessel

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  • Risk RSK-011: Repeated crew procedure non-complianceEscalated

    3 recorded omissions in 30 days across two vessels.

    Open RSK-011
  • Risk RSK-014: Recurring steering defects, MV MalaliUnder review

    4 steering-related defects reported in 12 months, latest resulted in loss of service.

    Open RSK-014
  • Action ACT-0091: MV Malali, steering defectIn progress

    Obtain independent engineering assessment before vessel returns to service.

    Open ACT-0091
  • Incident INC-0451: Steering pump #2 hydraulic pressure loss on approachUnder investigation

    16 Aug, 18:52 · Machinery failure

    Open INC-0451
  • Risk RSK-016: Wet-weather slips on passenger stairsUnder review

    3 wet-deck slips recorded this quarter, all on stair access in rain.

    Open RSK-016