MSA Inspection Reveals Open Hatch Cover on MV ECO Vessel

After the MSA patrol boat docked alongside the MV ECO vessel, officers questioned the captain and the chief mate. The inquiry record is as follows:

Q: What were the deck department's operations for the MV ECO vessel at 1450hrs on Aug 03, 2023? Was there any deck flushing operation? A: 'The crew was washing the hatch covers, and the water from the hatch covers flowed into the cargo hold. The water discharged from the stern of the ship was cooling water from the cable crane.'

Q: What was the status of the cargo hatch cover during the ship's voyage at 1450hrs yesterday? A: 'The hatch cover was partially open, and the captain conducted a self-inspection before sailing.'

Following the inquiry, the MSA officer conducted a simple visual inspection of the deck and then departed.