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AMEF'CAN BUREAU OF SF'PPING REPORT NO. M6593 NO. IN RECORD 4265 OFFICIAL NO. 263,784 SURVEY REPORT NAME OF VESSEL S.3. "ESSO 30ST0N" OWNERS Hucible Oil & Refining Go. HULL BUILT BY Newport Hews Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company hull no. 54l CLASS IN FULL >3AMS DESCRIPTION OF SURVEY PORT OF SURVEY Newport Ifews,Val PORT OF REGISTRY Wilmington,Del. GROSS TONNAGE 1O66O date 11-1960 >*?' DRYDOCKING AND REPAIRS, TAILSHAFT SURVEY, ANNUAL CLASSIFICATION SURVEY AND ANNUAL BOILER SURVEY. c> NOTE: All cargo tanks, 1 through 12, were cleaned and coated with Rustban 191. INVOICE NO. NN8650 DATE 9-7-66 TOj Humble Oil & Refining Co. Marine Division P.0. Box 1512 Houston, Texas 77U01 ATTENDING: Mr. E. Porus - representing Owners. LCDR F. c. Thomas - representing USCG LCDR H. A. Pledger - representing USCG FEES CHARGED SS (H) DD ? 90.00 AS $ 90.00 SE ALL SS (RMQ CONT. (RMQ SS (M) TS $ 65.00 CONVERSION SR RLL INT (RMQ WT APPROXIMATE COST OF REPAIRS FOR ENTRIES BY REPORT DEPT. ONLY SS (E) bs $ 145.QQ ACG OCG DAMAGE SEMI-AN (RMQ OTHER REPORT DISTRIBUTION: OWNERS/AGENTS 6 ABS NEW YORE 2 ABS FOREIGN HEAD OFFICE (where applicable) OTHER COPY OF ANY) TANK VESSEL CARGO; EXX-MOR-005779 Ammran 18ur?au of iijipping 45 BROAD STREET, NEW YORK. N. Y. 10004 Report Ho* NN6593 Newport ifews, Va., August 30, 1966 S.S. "ESSO BOSTON" THIS IS TO CERTDY that the undersigned Surveyor to this Bureau did, at the request of the Owner's Representative, attend the S.S. "ESSO BOSTON*, Official Number 283,784 of Wilmington, Delaware an the 24th. day of August 1966 and subsequent dates as vessel lay on dry dock and afloat at the Newport News Shipbuilding *** Dry Dock Company, Newport Sews, Virginia in order to examine and report upon the condition of the vessel relative to Drydocking and Repairs, Tall.shaft Survey, Annual Classification Survey, Annual Boiler Survey, and report as follows: - DBYDOCKDO SURVEY 1. Tbe vessel was placed on dry dock and cleaned. The bow plating, keel and she*H plating, welds and riveted seams were examined and found satisfactory except for ahel1^ plate So. 4- in Stroke A, starboard side, set up between 5 frame spaces. Conditio? a not considered serious and is noted for Record COly. r 2. 2fce rudder, stemframa, gudgeon and bushing were examined and placed in sat- lsfactory condition by dressing liner on pintle pin and renewing bushing staves. PLstL. pin hardened up. 3. All sea valves including the emergency bilge suction were opened 19, examined except for the main high, law and overboard discharge valves and placed in satisfactory condition as follows (a) The following valves were renewed: Bilge pump overboard; overboard coaling from feed water and cargo poop L.O. coolers; overboard from generator air cooler; overboard from refrigeration condenser; overboard from evaporator; overboard from air conditioning; overboard from beating coil coalers; overboard from fire pump. (b) 'Die min high, law and overboard butterfly sea valves serving the main condenser cooling water were provided with controls for operation of each valve, tried out and operated satisfactory, completing outstanding of Item No. 3* Newport News, Virginia report No. HN6l44 dated October 8, 1965* 4. The main and auxiliary sea chests and strainers were cleaned, examined and found satisfactory. ' me hull was recoated from keel to rail. CONTINUED: This Report lj lined nUeet to the condition that It la nadantood and acroed that neither the Bnrnaa nor any ol It* Committees is under any circumstances winterer to be held responsible (or any inaccuracy In any report or eertlfleete Issued by this Bureau or Its Burreyore or In any entry in the Record or other publication ot the Bureau or for any error of judsment, default or ncsllecnca of Its Officer*. Surveyor* or Aaaste. u EXX-MOR-005780 Report Ho. Hfl6593 3.3. "BSSQ BOSTON" 6. Die oil lubricated tailshaft was drawn In, examined and subjected to a magnetic particle test. The bearing and oil seals examined. Clearance of bearings taken and no wear indicated. Die solid bronze propeller examined and all found satisfactory. Blades of propeller were dressed by grinding, the shaft was run out and propeller connected up in good order. Counterbore in hub and falrvater were filled with a suitable sealing material. Tail shaft Survey completed August 29, 1966. abhual sparer 7* Steering gear arrangements, cross head, hydraulic pumps, motors and connections examined, telemotor rams and visible piping examined and found in order. 8. Watertight doors in bulkheads and vessel's sides, closing appliances in the superstructure bulkheads and for air and sounding pipes examined and found satisfactory. 9* Coamings of ventilators to spaces below the freeboard deck and below decks of superstructures examined and found satisfactory. 10. Hatchway coamings, covers, and all their supports and means for closing examined and found satisfactory. 11. Machinery casings, guard rails and all other means of protection provided for openings and for access to crews quarters were examined and found satisfactory. 12. Bb material alteration has been made in the hull, superstructure or means of closing openings in superstructures which affect the position of the load line. The International Load line Certificate Humber 1-17-152-2 was endorsed on August 26, 1966. See Newport News, Virginia report BO. LL3&33 3s*ed August 29, 1966. 13* A general examination was made of the fire extinguishing equipment and so far as could be seen found satisfactory. 14. A general examination was mads of main and auxiliary machinery and anchor windlass and found satisfactory. The main circulating pump impeller, inner stage seals and bearings were renewed, also pert main condensate pimp, impeller, inner stage seals and bearings were renewed. 19* lT*' port starboard anchors and 365 fathoms of steel stud 1 ink were ranged, M examined placed in satisfactory condition by renewing 2 patent Hrika next to swivel and 1 pear shaped link next to anchor shackle on the port side. links stepped: 65813893 J*C.S. 5-65 720 130 AB 51438. 16. a patent Ijwie was installed near anchor on the stern anchor chain, stamped: 66BQ1706 GCM 8-66 747680 AB 53460. 17* The port and starboard water tube boilers together with their superheaters and valves were examined internally and externally and found in satisfactory condition. coHzmnsD: EXX-MOR-005781 Report Bo. HB6593 S.S. "BSSO BOSTON" l8. Safety reives an drums and. superheaters were floated under steam to their allowable working pressure and operated satisfactorily, 19* Annual Classification Survey completed 8-1966. Tallshaft Surrey conflated 8-1966. Annual Boiler Survey ccn^leted 8-1966. Vessel undocked August 29, 1966. 20. Outstanding of Boston, Mass., report Bo. B-25L96 dated November 17, 1963 was not dealt with at this time. It is recommended that this vessel he retained in her present Class with this Bureau. OOT3EAHDOB; Item Bo. 20. SbKVaCOK Ammran Stureau nf pipping 45 BROAD STREET, NEW YORK, N. Y. 10004 Report 3o. 32)6593 gawport 3aya, Ta., August 30. 1966 3*3* "2330 BCaPOH" THIS 13 TC CER22FY that the undersigned Surveyor to this Bureau did, at the request of the Owner*3 Representative, attend the 3.S. "ZS30 BOSTON*, Official Ttoafog-r 283^78^ at Vilaington, Delaware aa the 24th. day at August 1966 end subsequent dates as 'vessel ley on dry dock and afloat at the Seaport Ssvs Shipbuilding and Bry Bock Caepaay, Ssvport Hews, Virginia. in order to examine and report upon the condition of the vessel relative to Brydodring and Repairs, Tailsbaft Survey, Annual classification survey. Annual Boiler Surve; and report as follows:- afflemuaiB scaor 1* The vassal was placed on dry dock and cleaned. 3e how plating, keel and shall plating, velds and riveted sens vexe aassdned and found satisfactory except fear shell pLste 90. k in stroke A, starboard olds, set up between 5 fracas spaces* Condition not considered serious and is noted for Record Only. 2* The rudder, sterafreae, gudgeon and bushing were essoined and placed in satisfactory condition by dressing liner on pintle pin and renewing bushing staves. Pintle pin hardened up. 3. All sas valves including the emergency bilge suction were opened 19, axenined except for the oaln high* Iaw and overboard discharge valves and placed in satisfactory condition ae follows (a) The following valves were renewed; Bilge punp overboard; overboard cooling from feed water and cargo pusp L.O. cool era| overboard tram gsnerator air cooler} overboard fran refrigeration condenser; overboard fro* evaporator} overboard fro* air conditioning; overboard fro* heating coll coders; overboard fro* fire ptnp. (b) Qie aaln higby low and overboard butterfly sea valves serving the oaln condenser coding water were provided with manual controls for operation of each valve, tried oat end operated satisfactory, ccegdatlag outstanding at Item 9b. 3, Ssvport 3eva, Virginia report 9b* 2B56L44 dated October 8, 1965* fc* !Sbe sain and auxiliary sea chests and strainers were cleaned, cpwalnad and found satisfactory. $ The bull was recoated from keel to rail. Thu Report LI laaued aubleet to th. condition that It l* ondarateod and aerted that neltbtr th* Bureau nor any of lta Commute*, la under any elreumatancea whatever to bo hold Teaooaalble for *ny Inaceuracy In any ronort or certificate taaucd by thla Bureau or lta Surveyor* or in any entry In the Record or other publication of th* Bureau or for any erTor of :u(Lament, default or nealltenca of It* Officers. SuTveyora or Acenta, Printed In tJ.S-A. EXX-MOR-005783 assort Bb. 836593 - Pa* a - 3.s. "asao aoarcs" 6* tbs oil lubricated tall shaft was dram In# --<"*1 and subjected to a magnetic particle test. U bearing and oil seals exaadned. >'3oarencs of bearings trices and no sear Indicated* 3*a solid bronze propeller * aod all fOjnd satisfactory. SLades of propeller were dressed by grinding# the shaft vaa run out and propeller connected la good ardor. Qaustextoare in bub and fairwater vara filled vlth a suitable sealing sartorial. Tailshaft Surasy ccnplated August 29# 1966. 7* Steering gear arranssaests# croaa bead# hydraulic ponps, actors and connections exrirfjwd# talaaotor tens and visible piping **--*"** and fond In order. 9* Watertight doom la hwtVhrrada and nsstl's aidaa# rinsing eppllaarma in the superstructure bulkheads and for air and sounding plpaa ewsdnad and found satisfactory. 9* Comings at ventilators to spaces below tbe freeboard deck end below decks of superstructures emitnod and found satisfactory. 10. Hatchway coamings# cowers# and all their aqpoarta and means for closing exrsalnrwi aaed found satisfactory. 11. Msoblnexy casings# guard rails and ell other menu of protection peawided for openings and for access to crews quarters vers mrinri and found satisfactory. 12* 90 Material alteration has been aade in tbe bull# superstructure or wanna of closing openings In superstructures uhleh affect the position of the load line* Wv> TjymA T.iw* QypM.-ff Sater I>17*1SSK US n<lni-|mfl qq Augost 29# 1966. See Bovport Bfcnra# Virginia report Bo* H3833 dated August 29# 1996. 13* A general i nisifnntl/wi vaa node of tba fire aacfcinguiakking agdpnot awa go fhr as oould be seen found satisfactory* jl, x onrinatlen ns aede of eeln --a aenciliaKy nechinozy anchor windlass and found satisfactory* 9m main circulating pagp lapel 1st, inner stage seals and bearings wm renewed# alee part nein aaatensste gamp, jjgwller# laear stage eeeln and bearings vara renewed. 15* tta port and starboard anchors end 369 fathraa of steal stud link were ranged# cleaned# cvawlmd and piemd in satisfactory tradition by renewing 2 patent links next to swivel aod 1 pear ringed link next to anchor shackle on tbe port side, links staepsd: 65BA38938 J.C.S. 5-65 729 130 AS 5U3&* 16. A patent link vae Installed near anchor on tba stem anchor chain# stanped: 6ffiU1706 OCM 3-66 7^7680 AB 53*60* 17* 9m port and starboard water tabs boilers together vlth their superheaters end valves vara Internally and externally end found in satisfactory condition. CQBCEBQ&Dt EXX-MOR-005784 Report !b. M6593 3.5. "BSSO BOgECH* Id* Safety vsl'*** an drum and. aijpeTbtelaAa vers floated, under ateen to their allowable sorting preaaora and operated aa&lafhcfcorlly* 19* Annual 7Ieeafnontlon oureejr ccagOeted 8-1966* Tdtlahaft auwy ftfaqpTotad 8-1966* Aaoual Boiler Survey <xs0iT.atad 8-1966* fuaal nartrrkad August 29, 1966* 2D* Outstanding of Boston, mas*, report Bb* B-25L96 dieted Boeeaber 17# 1963 wee not dealt with st tele tins* GXaaa rttb Zt la xeccenended tent tela eeeeel be retained la her present Buraea* 0QX3CA2QZ33: Ztan So* 20. EXX-MOR-005785 AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPfINpT TV I3 1 i ii `j '. REPORT OF ANNUAL LOAD LINE INSPECTION REPORT NO. aaa . GROSS TONNAGE 39609 s NAME OF SHIP OFFICIAL NUMBER 1 FORT OF REGISTRY _______ ass.i_______________ l----- . OWNERS ~ Mte cut m* mtaxbm DATE *--* ass FORT OF SURVEY ITEM EXAMINED I. HATCHWAYS Coaming*. Stiffeners. itays. boom*, lor* and afters, carriers, conn, tarpaulin*, cleats, batten*, wedge* and lashing* CONDITION RECOMMENDATIONS -- REPAIRS EFFECTED 2. MACHINERY CASINGS Flddley opening*, easing*, door*, sill*, skylight* 3. FLUSH BUNKER SCUTTLES Attachments 4. COMPANIONWAYS Door*. *111*. fastenings m S. VENTILATORS Coaming*, supports, deck connections, dosing arrangements 6. AIRPIPES Closing arrangements 7. GANGWAY. CARGO AND COALING PORTS In ship'* sides and * superstructures 8. SCUPPERS AND SANITARY DISCHARGES Valves EXX-MOR-005786 item examined 9. AIBPOBTS Doadcorers 10. GUARD RAILS OR BULWARKS 11. FREEING PORTS Shatter*, bars CONDITION rmmmg mm RECOMMENDATIONS -- REPAIRS EFFECTED 12. PROTECTION AND ACCESS TO CREW'S QUARTERS Gangways 13. LIFE LINES mm m 14. END BULKHEADS OF SUPERSTRUCTURES Closing appllancss and fastenings 15. TIMBER. TANKER AND SPECIAL TYPE Supplementary fittings ---- 16. LOAD LINE MARKS ---- I have surveyed the above mentioned ship and am satisfied:-- (i) that the fittings and appliances for the protection of openings, the guard rails, the freeing ports, mid the means of access to the crew's quarters have been maintained in an effective condition, and (ii) that no alterations have been made to the hull or superstructures which would affect the calculation determining the position of the load lines. ANNUAL:-- I have endorsed the load line certificate number_____as follows: . ---------------------------------Signatory RENEWAL:-- nan ------------ Date I have renewed the load line certificate numberas follows^ ------------- Slgnaturu Place Renewed until Date m / \ SurrsyPr. Amsrirrm Bursan of Shipping 7m SIB w I This Report is issued subject to the condition thst it is understood and agreed that yeitner the Bureau nor any of its Committees is under any circumstances whatever to be held responsible for any inaccuracy in any report or cemSeate issued by this Bureau or its Surveyors or in any entry in the Record or other publication of the Bureau or for any error of judgment, default or negligence of its Officers. Surveyors or Agents. Fee Expenses Total This vessel is dassed_#IlBfifMLMBMLJdtS&S&tSIQ.___ Has this survey been carried out at the same time as a corresponding survey re quired for maintenance of and for which a fee has been charged?JNffi. If so. give report number__ This survey was requested .flMBBWIm PNINTCD IN tf. $- A. EXX-MOR-005787 EXX-MOR-005788 American Surratt nf pipping 45 BROAD STREET, NEW YORK, N. Y.- 10004 Report So* wSLkk Newport News, 7a., October 8, 1965 S.S. "SSSO BOSTON" ISIS IS TO CERTIFY that the undersigned Surveyors to this Bureau did, at the request of Owner's Representative, attend the S.S. "ESSO BOSTON" of Wilmington, Delaware, Official No. 283,78k while vessel was In dxydock and afloat at the Newport Neve Shipbuilding and Brydock Company, Newport News, Virginia on the day of September 1965 and subsequent dates relative to Drydocking, Completion of Special Survey No. 1 an Hull and Annual Survey, Hull Damage and Repairs, Completion of Special Survey on Machinery, Annual Boiler Survey and report as follows:- 1. Bia vessel was placed on dry dock and cleaned. The bow plating, keel and shell plating, velds and rivets vara examined and placed in satisfactory condition as follows (a) Hull damage as result of grounding and refloating while vessel was In a loaded condition. 0>) #L Starboard Cargo Tank After end of plate number 3 la strake D sat In, and was cropped and renewed for a length of 7*-3" x 7*-6" x 1*5.9# together with 10' of longitudinal frame No. 27 and thru bracket In way. #g Sttaarboard Cargo Tank Aftbearr outboard section of plate No. 6 in stroke "E" set in and was cropped and renewed over an area 4* vide by *6* long. Longitudinal frames #2k and 25 in way were cropped and renewed for a length of 10' and 13* respectively, also two flat bar stiffeners on longitudinals were renewed. Transverse frames 103 and 10k In way, damaged and were dealt with by cropping, fitting and welding inserts size 3D" x 30" and 60" x 36" 2D.k# plate respectively. forward end of plate Ns. k in strake S faired over an area of 2* x 3* (c) forward Starboard Bunker Tank, Cofferdam, #1, 2, 3 Cargo Tanks Elate numbes $ and 6 In strake M set In and vaa renewed for a length of 30* each. ELate number k In strake N set in for full length and extends Into plate number 3 for 3 feet. was renewed as one plate for a length of 30*. Hate number 7 in strake N set in at forward and for a length of lV end vas cropped and part renewed. ELate numbers k, 5 end 6 In strake N set in and were renewed for a length of 18', 23'**6" ami 30* respectively. ELate number 3 In strake H set In In two local areas and were heated and faired. ELate number 6 la strake P forward lower edge set In and was heated and faired. ELate number 5 in straka P set In at forward end and was cropped and renaved for a length of lk*-6". ELate number k In strake P set In In two local areas and were heated and faired. Hate number 5 In strake R set in at forward end, plate vas cropped and renewed 0QKEHKXED: urem it UThis toot is susisct to tte condition that ondsrstood and aartad that nutter tte Bnraan nor anr of Its CotnmlttMs Is under any circumstances .Usurer to be held responsible lor any Inaccuracy in any renort or certificate issued by this Bureau or its Surrtrora or In say entry tn tta. Record or otter aubUemttan of the Bureau or for any error ot ludsment. default or necllcenee of 1U Officers. Sunreyors or Aseuts. Printed in U.S.A. EXX-MOR-005789 ..port Ho. NB&L44 S.S. "ESSO BOSTON" Item No* 1 continued: for a length of 14* (d) #2 Port Cargo Tank After inboard, section of plate number 3, In Stroke F and adjacent plating In strake E Inboard edge set 19 and were cropped and renewed as one plate over a width of 6* x 12* x 48,45# frame number 24 in way renewed for a length of 131 together with flat bar stiffener In way* Transverse web frame So* 104 cropped and. renewed over an area of 60H x 42". (e) Forward Bart Bunker Tank After end of plate number 4 In stroke "?** set In and was cropped and renewed for a length of 12* (f) Internals In way of the above were cropped and renewed or faired In place . as found necessary, also removals to effect repairs were replaced In good order* (g) All tanks In way of the above repairs were examined after completion of work, subjected to a hydrostatic test, proven tight, and recoated where necessary* (h) Outstanding of Boston Beport Bo* B253L96 relative to stem shell structure adjacent to stream anchor, re-examined and considered of minor nature and no reccnmsndatlons made* (1) Items 1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) complete outstanding of Bsw . Orleans report Bo* .16049 dated March 26, 19&5* 2* Stem frame, rudder, pizrfcle pins and Tmgh-fngn examined and found In satisfactory condition* 3* Sea suction and discharge valves and emergency bilge injection valve were opened up, cleaned, mmmirva and found in satisfactory condition* BOTE: The sea valves high, low and overboard serving the main condenser were removed and were replaced with cast steel butterfly valves manufactured by Fargi-valve Fartlasd, Oregon stamped AS 560-8-27-65 Bwg* CAr-492 Figure 58* Bxese valves are pneinastically controlled* After Installation the cloning mechanism was tested and operated satisfactorily. Valves are not provided with an attached arrangement for nMMWfc'i /Qtwtwgj and It la recanasndad that same be provided at the Owner's eaxUeat opportunity* these valves are not provided with manual control It was demonstrated that the between valve and. air piston rod could be disconnected and valve closed vitlje pinch bar* 4* Sea chest and strainers were cleaned, examined and found In satisfactory condition* 5* The hull was painted* 6* The bronze propeller examined and found satisfactory} clearance of oil lubricated stem tube v`**'r*rig measured and found, to be *30"* EXX-MOR-005790 Beport Bb* - Bags 3 - 3.3. "ESSO 3QST0S* 7* Port and starboard anchors and 330 fathoms of stud link chain vara ranged, examined and found in satisfactory condition. 8. Chain locker, its pacing arrangements and hearse pipes examined and found satisfactory* 9. Equipment examined and found satisfactory. 10* Scupper and overboard discharge valves opened up, examined and found satisfactory 11* Poop, forward and after pucp rocm spaces were examined and found in satisfactory condition* 12* The forward deep tanks, all cargo tanks, bunker tanks and cofferdams in way were examined, hydrostatic tested and placed in satisfactory condition as fallows:-' Scattered fractures in bulkhead plating and internal structures were chipped out and rewelded as found necessary; for particulars of plate renewals at this time see Item 1 of this report* 13* After peak tank, fresh water double bottom talks and cofferdams in way were cleaned, examined, hydrostatic tested and found satisfactory* AHKOAL SORTS! iW Stewing gear arrangements, croasbead, bearings and connections examined, telamotor rams and piping examined and found in order* Steering gear operated from bridge control and found satisfactory* 19* Watertight doors in bulkheads and dosing appliances in the superstructure bulkheads and for air and sounding pipes examined and found satisfactory* 16* Ortwairfwga of ventilators to spaces below the freeboard deck and below decks of superstructures examined and found satisfactory. 17* Hatchway coamings, covers, and all their supports aa* means for dosing examined and found satisfactory* 18* Machinery casings, guard rails and all other means of protection provided for openings and for access to crew's quarters were examined and found satisfactory* 19* Bo material alteration has bees made in the hall, superstructures or means of dosing openings in superstructures which affect the position of the load line* 20* Load line marks were verified and repainted* 21* The International Load Line Certificate Msaber 1-17152 was renewed till October 1, 1970* See Sawpart Hews, Virginia report number 2Z3729 dated October 1, 1965* 22* A general examination was made of the fire extinguishing apparatus and so far as could be 3een was found satisfactory* S.S. "SSSO BOSTON" SPECIAL SUKVifl Off MACHIMff 23- The L*P main turbine casing, rotor, shaft, coupling, blading, shrouding, packing, diaphragns, nozzle block, bearings, thrust ware opened. 19, examined and found in satisfactory condition* (a) After the rotor was cleaned and journals polished it was dynamically balanced satisfactorily* 24- * The main reduction gears were examined, tooth contact checked and found satis factory* 25/ 2ha main thrust was examined, clearances checked and all found satisfactory. 26* Bie main condenser was cleaned, examined, tested and found satisfactory* 2T. line shafting and bearings opened up, examined and found satisfactory* 28* The two auxiliary generator turbines, gears, bearings, thrust bearings, casings, rotors, couplings, blading, shrouding, packing, diaphragms, governor mechanism, nozzle blocks, and lube oil system were opened 19 under supervision of the manufacturers1 representative, cleaned, examined and placed in satisfactory condition by renewing worn parts as found necessary* 29* Xhe two auxiliary generator sets of 750 KV capacity each, together with their bearings, windings and electrical connections were cleaned, examined and found in satisfactory condition* 30* Electric cables were examined aa far as practical and found satisfactory* 31. Him switchboard, motors and the main and electrized., circuits were megger tested and placed In satisfactory condition by clearing all grounds and circuits with low readings* 32* The overspeed was checked also governor mechanism while the 2 turbo-generator units were running without and under loaded conditions and found satisfactory. 33* Ilia auxiliary condenser, evaporators, feed water heater, fuel oil beaters, lube oil coolers, and air ejectors examined, tested and found In satisfactory condition* 34* Forced draft blowers were examined sod found satisfactory* 3$ feed pumps and turbines driving same were opened up under supervision of the manufacturers * representative, examined and placed in satisfactory condition by renewing worn parts aa found necessary* 36* ifain and auxiliary pumps consisting of fire and butterwurth, bilge, sanitary, auxiliary circulator end condensate, main circulator and condensate auxiliary feed, fuel oil service, fuel oil transfer general service and lubricating all praps were opened up, examined and placed in satisfactory condition by renewing worn parts and packing aa found necessary* EXX-MOR-005792 ,, Ho. HHfilto Bags 5 s.s. "esso bostoh" i7 Pumping arrangements examined aad found satisfactory* 38* The two steering gear pumps were examined under wording conditions* Belief valves checked and found satisfactory. 39* The forced draft blowers and the air compressor were opened up, examined and found satisfactory. to. Anchor windlass bearings, shafting, gears, pistons, cylinders and connecting rods, valves and valve gear were examined and found in satisfactory condition* 4l. The port aad starboard water tube boilers together with their superheaters and valves were subjected to a hydrostatic teat of 850 PSI, examined externally and found satisfactory* kg* Opon completion of test the boilers, superheaters aad valves were opened up, examined internally and found satisfactory. 43. Safety valves on drums end superheaters were floated under steam to thair allowable working pressure aad operated satisfactory* to* Steam lines which were parted in connection with opening 19 turbines were examined internally aad remainder of steam lines examined externally end found satisfactory* k% A dock trial was held and the main aad anxl.11,scry machinery operated satisfactorily* to* An automated oil firing system for the boilers was Installed at tills time* Control consoles were Installed In the engine and boiler spaces and all necessary air, oil, steam piping and electrical wiring, controls and fittings Installed under the supervision of tile manufacturers* representatives and in accordance with drawings of Beabody Sigineerlhg Co. approved June 22, 1985* The equipment was tested satisfactorily HmHwg the owner's dock trial* Additional adjustments are to be mads during the next voyage under the supervision of the manufacturers' representative* k7* Special 3urvey 3o* 1 Hull completed - Special Survey on Machinery completed Annual Survey aodpleted Annual Boiler Survey completed Undocked - October 1$6^ October 1965* October 1965* October 1965* September 25, 19*5 7b# foregoing aurveya are considered coaplate subject to review by the Hew fork Office* to* Outstanding of this report: Item Bo* 3* Obis vessel being considered in a seaworthy condition it is recormended AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPS ' Tooth Contact Fora ' of VesaelS/S "ESSO BOSTON"Yard Built NN S & DP COHull No. 541 -ce of Survey 10-6-65 Port of Surrey Newport News. Va. Surrey Report No._ MwfiitwGear --------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- :-------- INDICATE TOOTH CONTACT BY SHADING EXX-MOR-005794 Rotation a ] 1=3 i^E Show arrangement if not similar to one of above sketches Indicate direction of helix angles os appropriate sketch Indicate location of driving coupling on pinions by check mark in proper bar Indicate direction of rotation of low speed shaft, as viewed from above, by circling appropriate arrow . How were gears finished? Ware teeth coated before survey? Lapped Metal dye (Dykem or equivalent) Shaved Q Copper sulphate Ground m Not coated Q is bobbed Type of lube oil used ESSO MAR 56Viscosity__________________________________________ Remarks Surveyor pMwrrn m it. s. a. ALBERT ``llDBOC EXX-MOR-005795 Ameriran bureau of pipping ,45 BROAD STREET. NEW YORK. N. Y.-10004 Report 3b sn&Lkk Seyport Seva, Va*, October 3, 1965 S.S. "ESSO BOaron" THIS 13 TO CEKTIST that the undersigned Surveyors to this Bureau did, et the request otf Owner's Representative, attend the S.S. "ESSO BOSKS1* of Wilmington, Delaware, Official 96* 283,784 while vessel was In drydock and afloat at the Bewport Sees Shipbuilding and Dtydock Oaqpany, Sswport Sews, Virginia an the day of September 1965 and subsequent dates relative to Ihtydocklng, Completion af special Survey Ho* 1 an Bull and Annual Survey, Hull Damage and Repairs, Coepletlon of Special Survey on Machinery, Annual Boiler Survey and report as follows 1* The vessel was placed on dry dock and cleaned. The bow keel and shell plating, velds and rivets were essoined and in satisfactory condition as follows:- (a) Bull damage as result of grounding and refloating while vessel was in a loaded condition* 0>) ft Starboard Otago Tack After end of plate amber 3 la atrake 9 set In, and was cropped and zeaswad for a length of 7*-3" x 7*-6" x 45*9# together with 10* of longitudinal frame Ho* ST and thru bracket In way. #2 Sttaarboard Cargo Teak Sesf outboard section off plate So* 6 in strafes "2" set in and was asopped and renamed over an area 4* wide by *6' long* longitudinal frames #24 and 25 la way were cropped and renewed for a length of 10* and 13* respectively, also two flat bar stlffraers on inngt-fewdvwmim were renewed* Transverse frames 103 and 104 In way, d--tgnd and were dealt with by cropping, fitting and welding inserts size 30 x 30 60* x 36" 2D*4# plate respectively* Forward end of plate He* 4 In stmfee 1 faired of 2* x 3* * (c) Forward Starboard Bunfcar Tank, Cofferdam* A* 2* 3 Cargo fades Hate rxasbtts 5 and 6 In strafes M set in nd was renewed fear a length of 30* each* ELate number 4 In atrake X set In for fULL length and extends into plate mnher 3 for 3 feet* Hating was renewed as one plate for a length of 30** Hate timber 7 in atrake H set in at forward end for a length of 17* and was ELate umbers 4, 5 end 6 in strake H set In and were renewed for a length of 18', 23*-6" & 30* respectively* Slate rsaber 3 In strafes H setla la two local areas sad were heated and faired* Slate rsaber 6 in strain P forward lower edge aet In end waa heated and fslzed* ELate ismhcr 5 in atrake P astin at forward aai and was cropped and renewed for a length of l4*-6*. Hate number 4 in stroke P setin In two local areas and vera heated and faired* Slate rsaber 5 in atxake 3 setIn at forward end, plate waa cropped and renewed `1VITI1 f|ffKPt This Report is loM subject to use condition that it It understood and acroea Out neltlnr the Bnroan nor any of Its Committee! is under any circumstances whatever to be held responsible for any Inaccuracy fat any report or certificate issued by this Bureau or its Surveyors or In any entry In the Record or other publication of the Bureau or for any error of Judcment. default or ueslltence of lte OJBcers. Surveyors or Agents. Printed In O.S.A. EXX-MOR-005796 yorfc Ha 335144 3.5. "BSSO BQgPClT Item Ha. l continued; for a length of 14'. (d) #g Part Cargo Tank After lalMasd section of plate number 3, in Sfcrsfee ? and adjacent In strake S Inboard edge set up and vara cropped and renewed as cue plate error a width of 6' z 12* x 48.45# longitudinal frame onribar a4 In way renewed for a length of 13* together with flat bar stiffener In way. Transverse web frame So. 104 cropped and renewed over an area of 60" x 42". (e) youward Rnt Bunker Tack After end of plate quoher 4 In strafes "F" set In and wee cropped and renewed for a length of 12*. (f) Ih&erariJ n in way of the aboms ware cropped and renewed ar faired In place as found necessary* also renovals to effect repairs were replaced in good . order. (g) ah tanks In way of the above repairs were enwlnwd after conglstlan of work* subjected to a hydrostatic test* proven tight* end recoated where necessary. Ox) Outstanding of Boston Bsport Bo. B25L9& relative to stern shell structure adjacent to stream anchor* ra-omiuined and considered of odnor nature and no reccwnendatlons made. ^ (1) Xfeans 1 (a)* (b), (c), (4)* (e)* (f) and (g) complete outstanding of Sew Origans report B>. 18M9 dated March 26* 1965* 2. Stem from, rudder* pintle pins and bushings exmlnsd aai found In satisfactory 3. Sea auction sod discharge valves and smerganay bilge injection valve were opened vg* cleaned* examined mid found la satisfactory condition. UQESi The sea valves high, low and overboard serving the gala condenser were removed and were replaced with cast steel butterfly valves aeanfsetured by TaxgL-valve, Portland* Oregon stamped AB 560-3-27-65 Dwg. Gfc-492 Plgqre 58* tteee valves are pnsunstlcel.Ty controlled,. After Installation the closing mschaslme was tasted and oparated satisfactorily. Valves are not provided with an attached arraagsaect for aaaEnl dosing* and it la xecomasadad Hut amae be provided at the Owner's earliest opportunity. Since these valves axe aot provided with genual control It was daoonstrsted that the linkage between valve and air piston rod could be disconnected and valve dosed witty* pinch bar. 4. Ban chest end strainers were cleaned* cxrojnsd and found in satisfactory condition. 3. She hull was painted. 6. The solid bronae propeller and found satisfactory} clearance of oil lxdxrlcated stem tube bearing aeasured and found to be .30 EXX-MOR-005797 Bemorfc 3b* NHSHA - Itege 3 " s.s. "bsso soarair 7* Boot and. starboard anchors and. 330 fathoms of stud link chain were ranged, agnail red and. found is satisfactory condition. 8. Chain locker. Its pumping arrangements and horse pipes examined and found satisfactory# 9* 3$2paent exsnlned and found satisfactory. 10. Scupper and overboard discharge valves opened up, examined and found satisfactory* 11* B9op, forward and alter past,p room spaces were examined and found in satisfactory condition. 12. She forward deep tanks, all cargo tanks, bunker tanka and cofferdmoa In way were examined, hydrostatic tested and placed in satisfactory condition as fallows:-* ' Scattered fractures in bulkhead plating and Internal structures were chipped out and rewelded as found necessary; for particulars af plate renewals at this time see Item 1 of -tibia report. 13* After peak, tank, fresh water double battm tanks and cofferdams In way were cleaned, examined, hydrostatic tested and found satisfactory. ahbqal sqarcsr lA* Steering gear arrangonents, crosshead, bearings and connections examined, telemotar rams and piping examined and found In order* Steering gear operated from bridge control and found satisfactory* 15* Watertight doors Is bulkheada and dosing appliances la the superstructure bulkheads and far sir and pipes examined and found satisfactory* l6. Cnmrings of ventilators to spaces below the freeboard deck and below decks of superstructures examined and found satisfactory. 17* Hatchway coamings, covers, sad all their supports and maans far closing end found, satisfactory. l8* Hachinery casings, guard rails and all otter means of protection provided for openings and for access to crew*3 garters were examined sod found satisfactory. 19* Hb material alteration has been made la the hull, mjperstructures or means of closing openings la superstructures Which affect the position of the load line* 20* Load Una marks were verified and repainted. SSL* Ore International Load Line Certificate Hkxsber 1-171J2 was renewed till October 1, 1970* See lewport Hbws, Virginia report number 1X3729 dated October 1, 1965. 28* A general examination was made of the fixe extinguishing apparatus and so far as could be 3een was found satisfactory. EXX-MOR-005798 .jgorfc BD. HHgjiA Stage 4 3.5. "3550 BOSICar sssciAL snarer <g MKangar 23* Tbs L.P aain turbine castas rotor, shaft, coupling, 'hiarttwg, shrouding, packing, diaphragms, nozzle block, bearings, thrust ware opened 19, and found In satisfactory condition. (a) After the rotor ns classed and journals polished it vas dynamically balanced satisfactorily. 24. file wain reduction gears were examined, tooth contact checked and found satis factory. 25J fi aain thrust was examined, clearances checked and all found satisfactory. 35* The aain condenser vas cleaned, amatnad, tested and found satisfactory. 27* &ne shafting and bearings opened up, wwInert and found satisfactory. 25. file two auxiliary generator turbines, gears, bearings, thrust bearings, casings, rotors, couplings, blading, shrouding, pecking, dieghragaa, governor mechanism, nozxlc blocks, and lube oil system were opened up under supervision of the manufacturers* representative, cleaned, exwrtmtf and placed in satisfactory condition by renewing worn parts as found necessary. 29* She taro auxiliary generator sets of 753 or capacity each, together with their bearings, windings and electrical ryroiectiaca were cleaned, examined and found in satisfactory coudltlan. ' 30. Electric cables were examined as far as practical end found satisfactory. 31. fi switchboard, motors and the avdn and auxiliary electrical circuits were megger tested and placed in satisfactory condition by clearing all grounds and circuits with low readings. 32. file overspeed was checked also governor aBchiuri.au while the 2 turbo-generator units were running without and under loaded conditions and fond satisfactory. 33* The auxiliary condenser, evaporators, feed water heater, fuel oil heaters, lube oil coolers, end air ejectors examined, tested and food in satisfactory condition. 34. Forced, draft blowers were examined and found satisfactory. 35 file feed pings and turbines driving ana were opened up under supervision of the manufacturers* representative, esenrfned and placed in satisfactory condition by renewing worn parts as found, necessary. 36* Main and auxiliary pumps consisting of fixe and butterworth, bilge, sanitary, auxiliary circulator and condensate, mein circulator and condensate auxiliary feed, fuel oil service, fuel oil transfer general service and lubricating ail props were opened up, examined and placed in satisfactory condition by renewing worn parts and packing as found necessary. EXX-MOR-005799 30. HHfilM 3,s, "ss5Q aoaroir1 37* Pacing arrangements ftxnrrtrwd and found satisfactory. 38. 2he two steering gear pumps vara aapanlnad under vesting conditions. Belief valves checked and found satisfactory. 39* 2ba forced draft blowers and the air compressor vers opened up, examined and found satisfactory. 40. Anchor windlass bearings, shafting, gears, pistons, cylinders and connecting rods, valves and valve gear were pnewartned and found In satisfactory condition. fcl. Qm port and starboard aster tubs boilers together with their superheaters and valves vers subjected to a hydrostatic test of 850 PSI, exandnad externally and found satisfactory. 4S Upon ccnpletlon of test the boilers, superheaters aad valvea were opened up, exaalned Internally and found astlafactoxy. 43. Safety valvea on dross and superheaters vere floated under steam to their allowable working pressure and operated satisfactory. 44* Steen lines which, were parted In connection with opening up turbines vere twined Internally and remainder of steam lines examined externally and found A dock trial was held and the main and auxiliary machinery operated satisfactorily. 46. Am autaanted all fixing system for the boilers was Installed at this tins. Control consoles ware Installed la the engine and boiler spaces and all necessary air, oil, sterna piping and electrical wiring, controls aad fittings installsd under the supervision of the manufacturers* representstives and la accordance with drawings at Jbabody Engineering Co. approved Aae 22, 19&9* The egptpoent was tested satisfactorily during the owner's dock trial. Additional adjustments era to be made during the next voyage under the sugervlslaa of the manufacturers1 representative. Vr apodal Survey So* 1 dull completed * Special Survey on Machinery computed tonwal Survey ssuglsrted dmnal Boiler Survey coegdeted - October 1965* October 1965. October 1965* October 1965. Saytaaber 29, 1965. 2he foregoing earveys are considered collate subject to revlev by the Hew York Office. W* Outstanding of this report: Item !7o. 3. Oils vessel being oonstdvred la e seaworthy condition It is xecoemended that ahe be retained In present Class with this Bureau. yPTS * SURVEYOR Aiagg HOBOg - Jiavlgau EXX-MOR-005800 73RM LL JO AMERICAN BUREAU OF JH REPORT OF ANNUAL LOAD LINE INSPEC REPORT NO. usm GROSS TONNAGE 90000 NAME OF SHIP OFFICIAL NUMBER 1 PORT OF REGISTRY 209,700 WUB9BCT. 80* OWNERS OS. MB CO. ITEM EXAMINED I. HATCHWAYS Coaming*. Stiffeners. stay*. bMBi. lore and alters, canters, cover*, tarpaulins, clsats. battens, wedges and lashings CONDITION RECOMMENDATIONS -- BE?AIRS EFFECTED 2. MACHINERY CASINGS Flddley openings, casings, doors, sills, skylights 3. FLUSH BUNKER SCUTTLES Attachments 4. COM?ANIONWAYS Doors, illls, fastenings 5. VENTILATORS Coamings, supports, deck connections, closing arrangements 6. AIRPIPES - Closing arrangements 7. GANGWAY. CARGO AND COALING PORTS In ship's sides and superstructure* 8. SCUPPERS AND SANITARY DISCHARGES Valves EXX-MOR-005801 ITEM EXAMINED 9. AIHPORTS DaadcoTart 10. GUARD RAILS OR BULWARKS 11. FREEING PORTS Shutter., bar. 12. PROTECTION AND ACCESS TO CREWS QUARTERS Gangways 13. LIFE LINES 14. END BULKHEADS OF SUPERSTRUCTURES Closing appliance, and {aliening. CONDITION mwmwf sunenor ~ iinmaoBr wjumaon misnoim RECOMMENDATIONS -- REPAIRS EFFECTED gflflLBpciaM 9 9 IS. TIMBER TANKER AND SPECIAL TYPE Supplementary fitting. aftsssmaooar m 16. LOAD LINE MARKS ttnnumr I have surveyed the above mentioned ship and am satisfied:-- '" (i) that the fittings and appliances ior the protection of openings, the guard rails, the freeing ports, and the means of access to the crew's quarters have been maintained in an effective condition, and (ii) that no alterations have been made to the hull or superstructures which would affect the calculation determining the position of the load lines. ANNUAL:-- I have endorsed the load line certificate numberas follows:- Slgnature RENEWAL:-- Placo I have renewed the load line certificate number___as follows:- Signature Place Renewed until- Data 1, IMS Data 1, 1970 Tliis Report is issuer] subject to the condition that it is understood and agreed that neither the Bureau nor an? of its Committees is under any circumstances whatever to be held responsible for any inaccuracy in any report or certificate issued by this Bureau or its Surveyors or in any entry in the Record or other publication of the Bureau or for any error of judgement, default or negligence of its Officers, Surveyors or Agents. I Fee Expenses Total $ 29.00 This vessel is classed__ Has this survey been carried out at the same time as a corresponding survey re quired far maintenance of ^gggjes4 tr which a fee has been charged? Ii so, give report number________ This survey was requested by:. lah, cwnnciw ay m.j.u. PRINTED IN 1 EXX-MOR-005802