NYK RIGEL

Freight Ship · General Dry Cargo Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

NYK RIGEL is a 2009 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 27 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 12 deficiencies and 5 operational controls.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 24 February 2026.

Built: 2009
Last inspected: 24 February 2026
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 27
Deficiencies: 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 24 February 2026

Recorded inspections27

…physical examinations15

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded9

Deficiencies 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2026)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

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9416977

3FNL8

1011306

Flag

PANAMA

Maury page id

psix-1011306

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it23203 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
86572 - Displacement, Metric Ton
65882 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
55487 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 27

24 February 2026 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8314482

11 December 2025 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8281948

27 May 2025 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8142188

31 October 2024 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8026387

8 August 2024 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7976069

27 May 2023 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7695615

16 November 2021 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7347580

28 June 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7238220

23 June 2021 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7233966

26 April 2021 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7182666

19 March 2021 Appeal

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7166346

19 February 2021 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7141809

14 September 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7058301

8 September 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7053097

24 July 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7014840

8 May 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6950247

12 July 2019 PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6742654

8 July 2018 ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6470516

8 July 2018 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 6834583

3 May 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6404120

30 January 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6345990

8 December 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6319606

2 July 2017 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6187032

1 June 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6163400

30 May 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6160549

16 May 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6146919

16 May 2016 Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5878317

Deficiency record · 12

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 24 February 2026 Resolved

The machinary, boilers and other pressure vessels associated piping systems and fitting shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a mimimum any danger to persons on board...PSCO observed hydraulic oil leakage from cylinder ram on number 1 and 2 steering gear units, and from the oil seal of number one steering pump. Additionally obseved multiple leaks from the number 2 lube oil purifier. 74SOLAS04 II-1/26.1 17ac

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 February 2026
Resolution: Received class report attesting to rectification of leaks. Conducted def check on board.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 24 February 2026 Resolved

Cylinders must always be secured and when not in use, they must be stowed in a rack in an upright position, with the valve protection cap in place...PSCO observed 02 unsecured compressed gas cylinder in the upper deck cable room. 46CFR147.60(b)(1) 10c

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 February 2026
Resolution: Crew secured the pressure cylinders.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes

Issued 8 August 2024 Resolved

74 SOLAS (04 CONS.) CH II-1 REG 33.1 EVERY STEAM PIPE AND EVERY FITTING CONNECTED THERETO THROUGH WHICH STEAM MAY PASS SHALL BE SO DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED AS TO WITHSTAND THE MAXIMUM WORKING STRESSES TO WHICH IT MAY BE SUBJECTED. PSCO'S OBSERVED THE STEAM PIPE CONNECTED TO THE NO. 2 WASTE OIL SETTLING TANK LEAKING HIGH PRESSURE STEAM AND WATER.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 August 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats

Issued 8 August 2024 Resolved

74 SOLAS (20 CONS.) CH III REG 14.1 RESCUE BOATS SHALL BE STOWED IN A STATE OF CONTINUOUS READINESS FOR LAUNCHING IN NOT MORE THAN 5 MIN. PSCO'S OBSERVED THE STARBOARD RESCUE BOAT/ LIFE BOAT ENGINE NOT OPERABLE RENDERING THE LIFE BOAT/ RESCUE BOAT NOT BEING IN A STATE OF CONTINUOUS READINESS.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 August 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits

Issued 19 February 2021 Resolved

- 74 SOLAS(2020cons.) CH.III REG 20.2 - Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. The PSCO Discovered 09 immersion suits where the zipper detached from the suit that would allow for the ingress of water and prevents the suit from achieving a water tight seal.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 19 February 2021
Resolution: 04 new immersion suits were purchased and placed onboard the vessel.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment

Issued 19 February 2021 Resolved

- 74 SOLAS (2020 cons.) CH. IX REG.3, ISM CODE PART A.10 - The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional requirements which may be established by the company. The ships monthly immersion suit inspections record and procedures failed to identify the 09 defective immersion suits onboard a safety managementaudit must be carried out by the administration of the recognized organization prior to departure.

Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 20 February 2021
Resolution: Received safety management audit report from vessel's Classification Society, see attached documents.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Jacketed high pressure lines and oil leakage alarm

Issued 12 July 2019 Resolved

High pressure fuel delivery lines between the high pressure fuel pump and fuel injectors shall be protected with a double jacketed piping. The high pressure fuel line on the No. 2 cylinder was damaged with a 1" hole in the outer jacket and was covered up with tape.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Ship's crew was able to replace the broken fuel line with a new fuel line.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 12 July 2019 Resolved

Firefighting systems and appliance shall be kept in good working order. Over 10 fire hoses were found with corroded or cracked fittings.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 July 2019
Resolution: Ship's crew replaced wasted fire hoses.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation

Issued 8 July 2018 Resolved

74 SOLAS(14) II-2/5.2.1.1 17ac MAIN INLETS/OUTLETS OF ALL VENTILATION SYSTEMS SHALL BE CAPABLE OF BEING CLOSED FROM OUTISDE THE SPACES BEING VENTILATED. EMERGENCY GENERATOR ROOM VENTILATION OPENINGS NOT FITTED W/ MEANS OF CLOSING.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 July 2018
Resolution: Class NKK report states ventilation openings were restored to as built condition.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 8 July 2018 Resolved

74 SOLAS(04) II-1/4.5 40ac CABLES AND WIRING SHALL BE INSTALLED AND SUPPORTED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO AVOID CHAFING OR OTHER DAMAGE. PSCO OBSERVED JUNCTION BOXES ON MECHANICAL VENTILATION SUPPLY FOR STEERING GEAR ROOM, V-94, AND MECHANICAL SUPPLY FOR PASSAGEWAWY (P), V-92, NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED AS BRACKETS ARE WASTED/WORD.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 9 July 2018
Resolution: Class NKK report states brackets for junction boxes were renewed.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation

Issued 8 July 2018 Resolved

74 SOASL(04) II-2/5.2.1.1 40ac MAIN INLETS/OUTLETS OF ALL VENTILATION SYSTEMS SHALL BE CAPABLE OF BEING CLOSED FROM OUTISDE THE SPACES BEING VENTILATED. PSCO OBSERVED FIRE DAMPER ON HOLD #6 WAS UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY SECURED AS DESIGNED.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 9 July 2018
Resolution: Class NKK report states guide bar of the damper on cargo hold #6 was renewed.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways

Issued 8 July 2018 Resolved

ILL(05) II/16.4 10c MEANS FOR SECURING AND MAINTAINING WEATHERTIGHTNESS SHALL BE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION. PSCO OBSERVED BROKEN DOGS ON HOLDS #1,2, AND 6.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 July 2018
Resolution: CREW REPLACED BROKEN DOGS WITH NEW PARTS.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.