FINJA

scrapped

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Enroute to breakers

The "Finja" was sold to Smedegaarden Breakers and left from Bremerhaven on May 17,2013. Photos: http://www.smedegaarden.net/default.asp?sid=3&rfld=11&pageload=cms&action=side&id=87&kid=22

Detained by MCA (UK) in December 2012

The vessel was detained on Dec. 3, 2012 in Barry as there was a number fire safety issues as the emergency fire pump was not operational as the fittings were incompatible with hose; the silver coating was delaminating on the fire fighting suits; there are two fighting torches missing; one of the breathing apparatus was unable to hold pressure. Due to ten deficiencies being marked as ISM, there was objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM Code. Other deficiencies identified included the certificate of receipt of application for the Chief Engineer and Chief Mate had expired, the Oily Water Separator (OWS) calibration certificate Oily Water Separator (OWS) was not as required. There were fire doors being held open and self closing mechanism was not operational; the fire hose nozzle was damaged and the oxy/acetetylene bottle hose fittings were in poor condition. The service for the emergency escape breathing device had expired. A number of self closing sounding cocks were not closing correctly in the engine room and there was oil in the engine room bilges. The MF DSC test call was not being carried out weekly; the compass correction log was not as required and bubbles were found in the compass. The records of rest were not kept up to date and official log book not completed since 30 November 2012 and no record of drills carried out. There was also a security related defect. The vessel was released on the 07 December 2012.