MAERSK COLUMBUS

Freight Ship · General Dry Cargo Ship class · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named MAERSK COLUMBUS

MAERSK COLUMBUS is a freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 92 inspections since 2014, most recently in June 2026, along with 54 deficiencies, 10 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded and 11 casualty investigations between 2013 and 2026.

Records from 2013 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 June 2026.

Built: Not recorded
Last inspected: 8 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 92
Deficiencies: 54 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: 1 with no removal date recorded
Casualties: 11 investigations · 2013–2026

Identity

US Official No.

1245603

IMO number

9332987 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here

Call sign

WMCU

MISLE id

1097100

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

338525000

Maury page id

psix-1097100

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations28

…administrative events34

…with no type recorded30

Years with a record 13 calendar years (2014–2026)

The 92 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1980.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)943.2 ft × 131.2 ft × 66.6 ft

Registered tonnagegross 74,642 / net 44,243

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)943.2 ft × 131.2 ft × 66.6 ft

ITC tonnagegross 74,642 / net 44,243

BuilderHANJIN HEAVY IND & CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD · KOREA, REPUBLIC OF

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Direct

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portNORFOLK, VA

Trade endorsementsRegistry, Canadian bulk freight

DocumentationValid · issued 7 August 2026 · expires 30 September 2027

Service, as the file records itFreight Ship

Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it74642 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
44243 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
84704 - Dead Weight, Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

Radio station licence

WMCUMMSI 338525000 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 January 2023, expires 22 March 2033

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 92

8 June 2026 Annual Inspection · MSP Select Annual Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8395169

22 May 2026 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8378386

31 March 2026 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8338784

28 January 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 8302706

27 January 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 8306502

15 December 2025 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8283909

8 December 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 8278893

17 November 2025 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8267378

10 October 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8250505

9 October 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8250272

6 September 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 8228225

2 August 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 8200487

1 August 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8215597

14 July 2025 Administrative Inspection · MSP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8185833

8 January 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8060407

5 December 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 8043492

18 August 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7983705

5 July 2024 MSP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7949665

12 December 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7838041

9 November 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7822415

20 October 2023 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7811689

13 October 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7811798

29 September 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 7804544

22 September 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7796375

25 July 2023 Deficiency Check · MSP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection · MSP Select Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7744851

20 June 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7719666

18 June 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8068959

26 May 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7696954

19 May 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7692259

6 April 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7664415

9 March 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7648077

27 February 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7643279

22 February 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7640389

24 January 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7626461

24 December 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7612770

8 December 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7606461

6 December 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 7657338

30 November 2022 Ballast Water Examination · MSP Select Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7601927

9 October 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7574900

9 October 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7576631

6 October 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7572626

8 September 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7554825

19 June 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 7484779

14 March 2022 MSP COI Oversight · COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 7411177

19 February 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7398910

11 June 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7222631

21 May 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7274841

2 April 2021 MSP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7165706

7 January 2021 MSP Select Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7120808

7 January 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 7120848

31 October 2020 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7087632

17 August 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7035372

27 May 2020 MSP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6961619

25 February 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6915425

21 February 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6912969

2 February 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6901283

11 October 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6842303

16 April 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6663319

19 March 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 6658641

6 February 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 6627991

4 February 2019 MSP COI Oversight · Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6619570

4 September 2018 MSP Select Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6531979

15 June 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6445177

10 April 2018 MSP COI Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6384772

9 February 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6378617

5 February 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6349527

1 February 2018 MSP Select Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6347563

1 February 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6347892

2 January 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 6339636

20 November 2017 MSP Select Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6309852

2 August 2017 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 6228028

27 July 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 6232764

22 June 2017 Annual Inspection · MSP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6188385

3 February 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 6072603

6 January 2017 ISM Oversight

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 6067848

9 December 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6055190

9 December 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6137154

1 December 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6050788

18 October 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6024672

8 July 2016 MTSA/ISPS Verification · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5931707

8 February 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5811399

8 February 2016 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5813816

5 February 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5810260

4 February 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5809628

1 February 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5807730

29 January 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5806371

16 November 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5764452

13 November 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5763138

16 June 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 4959373

29 May 2014 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4873049

29 May 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4873195

29 May 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4873372

Deficiency record · 54

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

Issued 6 September 2025 Resolved

At all times during a vessels voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Vessel reported the rescue boat engine starter was discovered to be inoperable during routine checks. New part is on order and will arrive at vessel's next port of call in Antwerp, Belgium on 11Sep2025. Rectification is contingent upon successful installation and in person survey by class.

Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 11 September 2025
Resolved 12 September 2025
Resolution: Received sastisfactory LR report of defect survey.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 5 July 2024 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. 02 life-rafts were found to have the hydrostatic release mechanism installed improperly rendering the float free arrangement inoperable. Hydro statics were removed and correctly installed. Def cleared by USCG. 74SOLAS(2020) III/20.2

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 July 2024
Resolution: Hydro statics were removed and correctly installed. Def cleared by USCG.

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

Issued 5 July 2024 Resolved

Instructions for on-board maintenance of life-saving appliances shall be easily understood, illustrated wherever possible, and, as appropriate shall include for each appliance: log for records and maintenance. Rescue boat was found to have unauthorized repairs done to the underside of the rescue boat where it rests in the cradle. There are no records of the when the repair was conducted or approval from Class. 74SOLAS(2020) III/36.7

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 August 2024
Resolved 13 July 2024
Resolution: See attached report. Finding number 2254469.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 5 July 2024 Resolved

The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings 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 minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces, and other hazards. MI identified a leaking pressure regulating valve that supplies fuel to the MDE located the in the purifier room. 74SOLAS(04) II-1/26

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 August 2024
Resolved 13 July 2024
Resolution: See attached report. Finding number 2254469.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access Shore - Ship

Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved

For all ships the means of embarkation and disembarkation shall be inspected and maintained in suitable condition for their intended purpose. Vessel self-reported damage to stbd accommodation ladder. Effect permanent repairs or replacement to satisfaction of RO. Flag Dispensation is granted to the vessel MAERSK COLUMBUS until 20 November 2023.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 November 2023
Resolved 17 December 2023
Resolution: Extended due to pickup on 25 Nov 2023. 17Dec2023: received class report and technician report verifying repairs/weight tests to both accommodation ladders.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment

Issued 25 July 2023 Resolved

Fire protection appliances shall be maintained ready for use, a fire extinguisher in the reefer deck workshop was blocked and not ready for immediate use. The area was immediately cleared.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 25 July 2023

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Fire control plan - all

Issued 25 July 2023 Resolved

A duplicate set of fire control plans or a booklet containing such plans shall be permanently stored in a prominently marked weather-tight enclosure outside the deck-house for the assistance of shore-side fire-fighting personnel. The fire plan in the enclosures were revision #04 when there is a newer revision on-board. Ensure that all fire control plans on-board are of the most current revision.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2023
Resolved 15 August 2023
Resolution: Fire control plans located on Port/Stbd accommodation entrances, on A deck, on the bridge, were amended by CO to same revision (Rev.08) and examined in order.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 25 July 2023 Resolved

The machinery and associated fittings 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 minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts. The turbo return valves are leaking oil on the #1 & #3 generators make proper repairs.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2023
Resolved 15 August 2023
Resolution: The Leaking oil for No.1 & No.3 AE was from the venting pipe next to the turbo oil pressure regulating line, the gasket of the venting pipe renewed with anti-flushing tape applied, now examined in order.

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

Issued 25 July 2023 Resolved

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. Vessel is missing High Voltage safety equipment. Provide the proper high voltage personal equipment.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2023
Resolved 15 August 2023
Resolution: The High voltage glove provided onboard and placed at side of the Bow Thruster switch board.

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

Issued 25 July 2023 Resolved

The company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the International Safety Management Code. As per the vessel's safety management system, there are over 50 maintenance items that are overdue. Maintenance needs to be completed to the satisfaction of the Recognized Organization, American Bureau of Shipping.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2023
Resolved 15 August 2023
Resolution: ABS conducted ISM Audit. See attached report.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 25 July 2023 Resolved

Measures shall be taken to ensure that the equipment is functioning in a reliable manner and that satisfactory arrangements are made for regular inspections and routine tests to ensure continuous reliable operation. Found that the on-board Periodic Safety Test Procures not being fully tested nor is there any recording/log of when the tests when conducted. To the satisfaction of the Recognized Organization Lloyd’s Register of Shipping, ensure the testing and recording are done in a way to ensure that the there is evidence that the tests are being conducted.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2023
Resolved 15 August 2023
Resolution: The PSTP test records found established and examined in order. Now approximately a quarter of the tests found conducted, and the remaining tests found being properly planned.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc

Issued 26 May 2023 Resolved

Whenever a vessel is deprived of the service of a member of its complement, and the master or person in charge is unable to find appropriate credentialed personnel to man the vessel MAERSK COLUMBUS a report of sailing short must be filed with the OCMI having cognizance for inspection in the area in which the vessel is operating, or the OCMI within whose jurisdiction the voyage is completed. Vessel master/rep made sailing short notification for the position of Able Seaman from Newark, NJ to Algeciras, Spain. 46 CFR 15.725

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 26 May 2023
Resolved 31 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel was able to upgrade a utility sailor to the AB position. Vessel fully manned per COI.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Adequate lighting - mooring arrangements

Issued 6 December 2022 Resolved

Whenever defect is discovered, the master or owner of the ship shall report at the earliest opportunity to the Administration or Recognized Organization (RO). Back in 2020 the vessel reported to the operator of a clutch issue (not aligned) to the port side anchor windless, but never reported it to the Administration or RO. In addition the vessel just came out of dry-dock in June 2022 with the clutch not aligned, there were also several anchor chain links and chain stopper pins, that were known to be bent but not repair or replaced while in the dry-dock.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 December 2022
Resolved 9 March 2023
Resolution: Extened twice see class report Report Number: 2190442, v1 Date: 04 Mar 2023

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 22 March 2022 Resolved

Falls used in launching shall be inspected periodically with special regard for areas passing through sheaves, and renewed when necessary due to deterioration of the falls or at intervals of not more than 5 years, whichever is the earlier. Falls for both port and starboard lifeboats were due to be replaced by 03JAN2022. Replace both sets of falls by the end of the next scheduled drydock.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 June 2022
Resolved 14 June 2022
Resolution: Falls have been replaced.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 22 March 2022 Resolved

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Several non-metallic expansion joints on the #1, #2, and #3 service diesel generators were found cracking.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 April 2022
Resolved 14 June 2022
Resolution: Non-metallic expansion joints have been installed.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Freeboard marks

Issued 22 March 2022 Resolved

Load Line and draft marks: The ring, lines and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground or in black on a light ground. The marks shall be plainly visible and, if necessary, special arrangements shall be made for this purpose. Load line and draft marks were not visible on the port side of the vessel.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 April 2022
Resolved 14 June 2022
Resolution: New load line markings have been installed.

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

Issued 22 March 2022 Resolved

Hoses specified in this chapter as "fire hoses" shall, together with any necessary fittings and tools, be kept ready for use in conspicuous positions near the water service hydrants or connections. One hose on starboard side main deck had leaks on both ends, replace with new hose.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 March 2022
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Damaged hose was replaced with new hose.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 22 March 2022 Resolved

Waste receptacles shall be constructed of non-combustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Large waste receptacle on the bridge is made of combustible material.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 April 2022
Resolved 25 March 2022
Resolution: Combustible waste receptacle on the bridge has been removed from the ship.

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

Issued 21 March 2022 Resolved

It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge to require and have performed as least once in every twelve months the tests and inspections of all hand portable fire extinguishers, semiportable fire extinguishing systems, and fixed fire extinguishing systems on board. Portable fire extinguishers were required to be serviced by 03 February 2022 and were not.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 March 2022
Resolved 23 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided with third party completion of fire extinguisher servicing.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)

Issued 14 March 2022 Resolved

Every vessel equipped with a radio installation on an international voyage must have a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate. Each radio installation must meet the requirements of the Federal Communication Commission and the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea. Vessel did not have a valid Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate on board.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 March 2022
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Class surveyor issued Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate and is now on board the vessel.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)

Issued 14 March 2022 Resolved

The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings 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 minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. Fuel piping on all generators was found with missing and damaged lagging.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 April 2022
Resolved 1 April 2022
Resolution: Damaged lagging was replaced with new material.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery

Issued 2 April 2021 Resolved

The main steering gear and rudder stock shall be capable of moving the rudder over from 35 degrees on one side to 35 degrees on the other side. Steering pump #4 limited to 30 degrees to 30 degrees

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 11 April 2021
Resolution: See class report in documents

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)

Issued 2 April 2021 Resolved

A certificate called a Cargo Ship Safety Radio certificate shall be issued after an initial or renewal survey to a cargo ship which complies with the relevant requirements of Chapter IV and any other relevant requirements of the present regulations. The Cargo Ship Radio Certificate does not match the EPIRB registration number.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 11 April 2021
Resolution: See class report in vessel documents

14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)

Issued 2 April 2021 Resolved

A discharge of oil or oily mixture during the operation of the ship in excess of the quantities or instantaneous rate permitted in 151.10 or this subpart in 157.37 of this subchapter. Containment coaming found wasted port and starboard main deck.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 11 April 2021
Resolution: See class report in vessel documents

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery

Issued 2 April 2021 Resolved

An alarm system shall be provided indicating any fault requiring attention and shall be capable of sounding an audible alarm in the main machinery control room or at the propulsion machinery control position, and indicate visually each separate alarm function at a suitable position. The low combustion air for the boiler was inoperative. Perform all auxiliary boiler automatic control tests, (check point 13.0-13.1) IAW approved vital system automation periodic safety test procedures in the prescence of the attending class surveyor.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 11 April 2021
Resolution: See class report in vessel documents

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 2 April 2021 Resolved

All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handles or touched in a normal maanner. Unapproved installation for 480 volt power in non-electrical container bays powering reefer units.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 11 April 2021
Resolution: See class report in vessel documents

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure

Issued 2 April 2021 Resolved

Stairways and ladders shall be so arranged as to provide ready means of escape to the lifeboat and liferaft embarkation deck from passenger or crew accommodation spaces and from spaces in which the crew is normally employed other than machinery spaces. Leader leading to the Focsle was found wasted.

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 11 June 2021
Resolution: received documentation from vessel's Master verifying the ladder was permanently repaired. (uploaded in documents)

14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)

Issued 2 April 2021 Resolved

The ship's name, call sign, official number, IMO international number, and principal characteristics. The ship's name and information was incorrect on the SOPEP.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 April 2021

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation

Issued 2 February 2020 Resolved

Every ship engaged in voyages in sea areas beyond sea areas A1 & A2, but remaining in sea area A3 shall be provided with radio installations and equiment required by Reg 10. MF/HF radio installation was found to be inop during annual maint. The vsl is authorized to sail until such time as repairs can be made by a qualified technician. SOLAS IV/10

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 March 2020
Resolved 18 February 2020
Resolution: Deficiency referred to LR. ST Safety Radio Cert issued for 30 days.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 7 February 2019 Resolved

Fire door between E/R and ECR self closure and hinge is malfunctioning.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 March 2019
Resolved 16 April 2019
Resolution: See class report 2025852

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

Issued 7 February 2019 Resolved

Rescue boat search light was inoperable.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 February 2019
Resolution: Cleaned the contacts in the receptacle.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 4 February 2019 Resolved

Fire detection head in purifier room was inopperable.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 February 2019
Resolution: Replaced the head with a spare.

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

Issued 4 February 2019 Resolved

Rescue boat is missing prop guard required by 4.4.6.7 of the LSA Code

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 March 2019
Resolved 16 April 2019
Resolution: see class report 2025852

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar

Issued 4 September 2018 Resolved

One of the vessel's radar telescoping poles has 4 stays securing to the deck above the bridge by means of a welded pad eye connection which is wasted completely away and not connected allowing for this radar to move excessively, Second radar pole has three connections and one is wasted, must repair to new condition as designed.

Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 5 September 2018

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation

Issued 4 September 2018 Resolved

One VHF antenna on the port aft bridge wing area is mounted by duct tape, must repair this to manufacture instructions and/or like new condition.

Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 5 September 2018

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft

Issued 4 September 2018 Resolved

STBD lifeboat drum for both the fwd and aft falls is showing signs of being wasted and the steel is d-laminating, this could eventually cause the falls line to jump off the drum during operation; must prepare a permanent solution for repair to the satisfaction of the attending class society.

Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 5 September 2018

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 4 September 2018 Resolved

Vessel's cover to the port P/A connection on the exterior bridge wing is being held in place with electrical tape, this must be fixed to correct new condition.

Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 5 September 2018

Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › A Class Division Penetrations