Records from 2010 to 2025. Most recent: operational control imposed, 22 July 2025.
Inspection history · 14
20 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8189719
8 March 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8090441
4 February 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8074398
24 December 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8050685
9 August 2024
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7975445
5 August 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7974698
7 February 2022
PSC B · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7381098
6 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7391538
6 April 2018
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6378728
24 August 2015
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5224754
12 July 2011
ISPS II Exam · NPV Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4072719
29 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3859318
29 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3859819
29 September 2010
PI Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3860542
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 7 February 2022
Resolved
Every steam pipe and every fitting connected threre to 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 observed steam valve leaking by fuel system causing higher fuel oil temperatures.
74SOLAS(20) II-1/33.1 60ac
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 7 February 2022
Resolved 7 February 2022
Resolution: Recieved, Reviewed, and accepted class report from ABS stating valve had been repaired. Engine tested satisfactory.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil filtering equipment
Issued 7 February 2022
Resolved
Except as specified in paragraph 3 of this regulation, and ship of 10,000 gross tonnage and above shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment complying with paragraph 7 of this regulation. PSCO observed the designated pump for the oily water seprator not operating properly.
MARPOL ANNEX1 Reg 14.2 17ac
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 February 2022
Resolved 15 February 2022
Resolution: Received ABS report stating that the solenoid valve orifice was blocked with small particles of mud. Solenoid was disassembled, cleaned, tested, and installed. All found in good order.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 6 April 2018
Resolved
1740 Pollution Prevention/Response - Oil filtering equipment referred to in paragraph 2 of this regulation shall comply with paragraph 6 of this regulation. In addition, it shall be provided with alarm arrangements to indicate when this level cannot be maintained. The system shall also be provided with arrangements to ensure that any discharge of oil mixtures is automatically stopped when the oil content of the effluent exceeds 15 ppm. In considering the design of such equipment and approvals, the Administration shall have regard to the specification recommended by the Organization. PSCO observed ORB entries indicating discharge through OWS on 01SEP17, 01NOV17, 15DEC17, and 12MAR18. These dates do not show up on the Oil Content Meter or ECR Alarm history computer or printouts. MARPOL ANNEX I 14.7, 17a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 April 2018
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report and technician from ABS satisfying the requirements.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Winch
Issued 12 July 2011
Resolved
0635 - Launch Arrangement for Rescue Boats - Rescue boats shall be stowed in a state of continuous readiness for launching in not more than 5 minutes. Crew was unable to launch the rescue boat due a reported faulty winch motor. Provide documentation from certificate issuing authority attesting to proper operation of rescue boat launching appliances. SOLAS 74a III/14
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 July 2011
Resolved 12 July 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from ABS stating the deficiency was rectified. The class report stated: Vsl’s crew replaced the motor’s upper bearing and cleaned the shaft in way of the new bearing. The launching appliances were tested sat.