Records from 2016 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 27 September 2023.
Inspection history · 20
27 September 2023
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7799097
14 May 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7687840
24 March 2023
Ballast Water Examination · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7654977
20 March 2023
PSC B · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7653413
22 December 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7612296
29 March 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7420565
20 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7316556
16 January 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7125541
26 August 2020
MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7043280
22 August 2020
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7034421
19 August 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7037371
21 February 2019
NPV Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6629450
15 February 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6626659
16 May 2018
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6415852
20 March 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6375278
16 October 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6288869
7 June 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6168970
17 February 2017
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6090293
24 February 2016
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5821205
28 January 2016
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5805102
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 March 2023
Resolved
Internal combustion engines of a cylinder diameter of 200mm or a crankcase volume of 0.6m^3 and above shall be provided with crankcase explosion relief valves of a suitable type with sufficient relief area. The relief valves shall be arranged or provided with means to ensure that discharge from them is so directed as to minimize the possibility of injury to personnel. PSCO observed crankcases explosion relief valves on main and auxiliary engines covered in paint.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 May 2023
Resolution: The OWS was calibrated and brought back into working condition by a third party company. This calibration was reviewed and approved by Class.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil discharge monitoring and control system
Issued 24 March 2023
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under regulations 7,8,9, or 10 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery equipment, and other items covered by the survey without the sanction of the administration. PSCO observed discrepency in oil content meter where the time was off by 21 minutes.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 May 2023
Resolution: The OWS was calibrated and brought back into working condition by a third party company. This calibration was reviewed and approved by Class.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 24 March 2023
Resolved
Muster and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power required by regulation II-1/42 or II-1/43, as appropriate. PSCO Observed the port side embarkation light for the six-man liferaft was inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 March 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 20 March 2023
Resolved
Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed excessive oil and fuel accumulation on all 3 main diesel generators around cylinder heads and fuel pumps.
74SOLAS(2020) II-2/4.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 March 2023
Resolved 20 March 2023
Resolution: Received Class Report temporarily rectifying this deficiency.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 March 2023
Resolved
Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered, either of which effects the safety of the ship or the efficiency or completeness of its lifesaving appliances or other equipment. The master or owner of the ship shall report at the earliest opportunity to the administration. The nominated surveyor or recognized organization responsible for issuing the relevant certificate, who shall cause investigations to be initiated to determine whether a survey, as required by regulation 7, 8, 9 or 10, is necessary. PSCO observed temporary repairs on the stbd sea water overboard pipe.
74SOLAS(2020) I/11c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 20 March 2023
Resolved 20 March 2023
Resolution: Received Class Report temporarily rectifying this deficiency.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 20 March 2023
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all lifesaving appliancees shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. PSCO observed a total of 27 immersion suits where the rubber zipper had failed. the vessel's cargo ship safety equipment certificate form E listed the vessel is required to have 36 immersion suits. Vessel currently has 09 operational immersion suits. Prior to the beginning of the PSC exam the vessel had identified some faulty immersion suits and placed procurement request to replace 31 immersion suits.
74SOLAS(2020) III/20.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 20 March 2023
Resolved 20 March 2023
Resolution: Received Class Report rectifying this deficiency.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › SOPEP
Issued 26 August 2020
Resolved
Every Ship other than oil tankers of 400GT or above shall carry on board a SOPEP approved by the administration. Following the clean up from the HFO piping leak, vessel must ensure that SOPEP Equipment meets the requirements approved by the administration
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 September 2020
Resolved 26 August 2020
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 26 August 2020
Resolved
The piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for which they are intended. The gasket in the first valve coming off the 1st Satrboard and 1st Port HFO tanks failed, Discharging HFO into the #2 Cargo Hold
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 August 2020
Resolved 26 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel submitted class report for repair
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 August 2020
Resolved
The purpose of this regulation is to limit fire growth potential in every space of the ship. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: means of control for flammable liquids in the space shall be provided. PSCOs discovered an excessive amount of paint in the forward boatswains store.
74SOLAS(09)II-2/5.1.2
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 August 2020
Resolved 23 August 2020
Resolution: Received class report attesting to rectification.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 February 2019
Resolved
In spaces where penetration of oil products is possible, the surface of insulation shall be impervious to oil or oil vapors.
Appx. eight feet of fuel oil soaked lagging found in the engine room underneath the generator.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 March 2019
Resolved 2 March 2019
Resolution: Section of lagging was replaced, class attended and verified.
Operations/Management › Port and Waterways Safety › Notice of Arrival, General
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
If your voyage time is less than 96 hours the NOA must be submitted before departure but at least 24 hours before arriving at the port or place of destination. The NOA was not submitted before the M/V MAERSK VILNIUS departed Newark, NJ.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2017
Resolved 17 October 2017
Resolution: Received LOW acceptance from vessel Captain.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Control Panel
Issued 7 June 2017
Resolved
THE FOLLOWING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD ORDER SO AS TO ENSURE THEIR REQUIRED PERFORMANCE IF A FIRE OCCURS; FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. 2 SENSORS ON THE SHIPS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE FAULTY. 74 SOLAS (2014) II-2/14.2.1.1.2 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided class report rectifying deficiencies. Both sensors were replaced and tested satisfactorily under the supervision of the attending class surveyor.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Release Mechanism
Issued 17 February 2017
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to confrom with 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. Vessel reported to Coast Guard that nitrogen accumulator for fast rescue boat is inoperable prior to arrival. 74 SOLAS (14 CONS) I/11(a)40a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 18 February 2017
Resolved 21 March 2017
Resolution: Received service report.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 28 January 2016
Resolved
Cylinders must always be secured when not in use. they must be stowed in a rack. Several nitrogen cylinders were found tied up to the bulkhead or handrail throughout the engine room. 46CFR147.60(b) 50c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2016
Resolved 24 February 2016
Resolution: Received report and pictures from the vessel attesting to the cylinders being properly secured.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Location
Issued 28 January 2016
Resolved
Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. 04 hoses on main deck were not in the required location in accordance with the vessel's fire safety plan. 74SOLAS (14con) II-2Reg.14.2.1.2 50c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2016
Resolved 24 February 2016
Resolution: All fire hoses and fire boxes have been replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Not on Board
Issued 28 January 2016
Resolved
Lifebuoys shall be so distributed on both sides and as far as practicable on all open decks extending to the ship's side. The vessel is missing 02 lifebuoys as required by their Cargo Ship Safety Certificate. 74SOLAS (14con) III Reg.7.1.1.1 50c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2016
Resolved 24 February 2016
Resolution: The 02 lifebuoys have been replaced.