Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 April 2026.
Inspection history · 12
29 April 2026
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8357917
20 January 2026
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8298517
15 November 2025
COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Administrative Inspection · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8267947
28 September 2023
PSC B · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7798714
19 April 2022
PSC B · Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7432121
15 October 2019
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6834769
18 March 2019
Deficiency Check · ISPS II Exam · COC-TVE Renew · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6642308
4 April 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6385178
22 March 2018
ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM Annual · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6373444
20 February 2017
ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6089815
8 October 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6018815
1 March 2016
COC-CHEM & TVE Annual · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5822960
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
Issued 20 January 2026
Resolved
Oil residue (sludge) may be disposed of directly… to any other approved means of disposal of oil residue (sludge), such as … other acceptable means which shall be annotated in item 3.2 of the supplement to IOPP Certificate Form B.
PSCO noted the Sludge Tank being used to evaporate water. The only tank annotated in item 3.2 of the Form B for evaporation is the Incinerator Sludge Tank. Additionally, the crew is recording the Sludge Tank as the Fuel Oil Sludge Tank in the Oil Record Book.
17 a/c
MARPOL (CONS.) Annex I/12.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 20 January 2026
Resolved 21 January 2026
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted revised IOPP Form B and statement from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Form B includes the Sludge Tank in section 3.2 as an acceptable means for evaporation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Personal equipment
Issued 20 January 2026
Resolved
The safety management system shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the ISM Code. PSCO observed the crew fail to follow established SMS policy for working Aloft when conducting readiness checks of the rescue boat. PSCO observed a Permit to work Aloft has not been completed since 2024 for the rescue boat.
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74 SOLAS (cons) IX/5
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 January 2026
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 20 January 2026
Resolved
The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations established by the company. The operational nature of # deficiency provided objective evidence of a series failure of the implementation of the ISM Code. An internal audit report satisfactory to the OCMI must be submitted within 90 days prior to the clearance of this deficiency.
74 SOLAS (cons.) IX/3 ISM code 10.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 April 2026
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a ISM internal audit from the company satisfying the requirement.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 28 September 2023
Resolved
The purpose of this regulation is to maintain and monitor the effectiveness of the fire safety measures the ship is provided with for this purpose, the following shall be met: (1) fire protection system & fire fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. PSCO observed an inoperable emergency fire pump that was unable to produce water. 74SOLAS(amend) II-2/14.1.1., 60ac
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 28 September 2023
Resolved 1 October 2023
Resolution: Pump was fully overhauled by the crew engineers, and the priming start pump was
renewed by a spare unit. System was tested with satisfactory results.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 28 September 2023
Resolved
The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids for this purpose, the following functional requirement shall be met: (a) means shall be provided t control leaks of flammable liquids: PSCO observed significant fuel oil leaks on generator #1,2,3. 74AOLAS(amend) II-2/4.1.1., 60ac
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 28 September 2023
Resolved 1 October 2023
Resolution: The pressure lines for all generators were retightened and the sealing rings were renewed when required. All the engines were tested individually running with the maximum available load, and the fuel Oil leakage alarm was tested satisfactorily.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Inert gas system
Issued 28 September 2023
Resolved
For tankers of 20,000 tonnes deadweight and upward constructed on or after 1 JUL 02 but before 1 JAN 16, the protection of the cargo tanks shall be achieved by a fixed inert gas system in accordance with the requirements of the fire safety system code. PSCO observed the crew unable to calibrate the IGG. Vessel is restricted from loading cargoes that require inerting. 74SOLAS(amend) II-2/4.5.5.1.1., ac
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 November 2023
Resolved 1 October 2023
Resolution: The IGG calibration was confirmed by the service supplier and verified satisfactorily by the undersign surveyor.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 19 April 2022
Resolved
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. RESCUE BOAT OPERATIONAL TEST OF ENGINE FAILED. 74SOLAS(20)III/20.2 CODE 17AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 April 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced the outboard motor to the rescue boat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 April 2022
Resolved
IN TANKERS, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABLES AND WIRING SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS UNLESS IT CONFORMS WITH STANDARDS NOT INFERIOR TO THOSE ACCEPTABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION. A PORTABLE MOUNTED EXPLOSION PROOF LIGHT ON STBD SIDE RAIL BY PILOT LADDER HAD A WASTED CABLE CONNECTION. THE LIGHT WAS PORTABLE, CREW ISOLATED THE CABLE, AND REMOVED THE LIGHT FIXTURE FROM THE GAS DANGEROUS ZONE. 74SOLAS(20)II-1/45.11 CODE 10C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 19 April 2022
Resolution: THE LIGHT WAS PORTABLE, CREW ISOLATED THE CABLE, AND REMOVED THE LIGHT FIXTURE FROM THE GAS DANGEROUS ZONE.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Atmosphere testing instruments
Issued 18 March 2019
Resolved
A commercial tanker shall comply with the requirements of the IBC Code. Ships carrying toxic or flammable products shall be equiped with at least two instruments designed and calibrated for testing specific vapors. All three bottles of Butane span gas have expired; 2 on 2/2018 and 1 on 1/2019.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 March 2019
Resolution: Received and reviewed documentation to properly clear deficiency.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such as to minimize the risk of fire and explosion. There is installed by the #1 port cargo tank on deck a non explosive proof flourescent light fixture.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 April 2018
Resolved 4 April 2018
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report from CRS satisfying the requirement.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Tank Level Monitoring Device
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
Each cargo tank of a tankship must be equipped with an intrinsically safe high level alarm and a tank over full alarm. Each alarm shall be able to be verified at the tank. Each alarm shall be labeled individually "high-level alarm" and "tank overfill alarm." Each alarm shall sound its own signal and have a visual indication from the area where the cargo transfer is controlled and the cargo deck area. Current configuration is not able to be tested individually, both alarms sound simultaneously. Also on deck both lights are marked "overfill alarm." Must be corrected prior to loading in next U.S. port.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 22 April 2018
Resolved 4 April 2018
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report from CRS satisfying the requirement.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 2 March 2016
Resolved
0610; 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 rescue boat outboard engine is not cooling properly and there is no water flowing though the. In addition, the free-fall life boat oxygen supply tanks are leaking. Requiring an authorized service
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 2 March 2016
Resolved
0720; The fireman's outfit shall consist of protective clothing of material to protect the skin from heat radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding from steam. 02 fireman's outfit protective layers wasted and tearing apart. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/10.10.1.1; FSS Code 3.2.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative. Two new suits were purchased and placed on board.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 2 March 2016
Resolved
0750; The construction of doors and door frame in "A" division shall provide resistance to fire as well as to the passage of smoke, flame, and gas. The door frames on the second and third deck stbd sides are not providing proper seal. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/9.4.1.1.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 7 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Operations/Management › Ballast Water Managment › Submission of Report
Issued 2 March 2016
Resolved
2510; Vessel must maintain a ballast water management plan specifically for the vessel that will allow those responsible for the plans to understand and follow it. Vessel currently has ballast mamagement plan and bio-fouling plan that have not been kept up to date. 33 CFR 151.2035(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 March 2016
Resolved 2 March 2016
Resolution: Spoke with [name withheld] and Chief Engineer about documentation for Ballast and Bio-Fouling.