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Share one sample of frequently observation during ISPS audit
   BULK CARRIER 'ESP'
   During the ISPS audit, this auditor raised repeated observations concerning restricted area access control. Vessel personnel affixed plastic and paper security seals to entry doors of compartments that allow emergency access under emergency conditions; however, these seals were not applied with sufficient tension. Such seals can be partially peeled off and reattached intact without sustaining damage or broken. As a result, patrol crew are unable to identify unauthorized personnel entry into restricted zones.

Auditor shall pay close attention to this sealing practice for ISPS audits.

Pls refer to the attached photos and observation reports as samples for two vessels.
AUDIT - 2026-07-21
Sleeve length was too short when ventilation ducts passing through "A" Class division bulkhead
   BULK CARRIER 'ESP'
    During patrol, it was found that the penetration sleeve for the DN200 air duct passing through the fire control station bulkhead is insufficient in length.(Length is 200mm of both sides).
According SOLAS Chapter II-2 / Reg. 9.7.3,where ventilation ducts with a free cross-sectional area exceeding 0.02㎡, but not more than 0.075㎡, pass through "A" class divisions, the openings shall be lined with steel sheet sleeves. The ducts and sleeves shall have a thickness of at least 3 mm and a length of at least 900 mm. When passing through bulkheads, this length shall be divided preferably into 450 mm on each side of the bulkhead. These ducts, or sleeves lining such ducts, shall be provided with fire insulation. The insulation shall have at least the same fire integrity as the division through which the duct passes;
After calculation DN200 duct cross-sectional area exceeding 0.02㎡, but not more than 0.075㎡, Fire control station bulkhead is "A" Class division ,so the sleeve length at least 900mm and shall be divided preferably into 450 mm on each side. It is requested that the shipyard renew the penetration sleeve with a properly sized one complying with the SOLAS regulation.
STA MODULE New building ship 2026-07-14
ISM requirement for Guidance for Autonomous Ships
   OIL/CHEMICAL TANKER(DOUBLE HULL) 'ESP'
   Recently, Autonomous Navigation Systems have been frequently installed to the new building ships and existing ships.
Also, Initial Survey should be carried out according to the Guidance for Autonomous Ships.
Some of requirements of the Guidance are to be dealt with ship’s safety management system such as training, em’cy response and risk assessment.
Accordingly, this ppt could be used for the auditor in charge of autonomous ship
AUDIT 2026-07-14