Records from 2010 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 22 September 2025.
Inspection history · 24
22 September 2025
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8235365
3 September 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7995545
23 May 2024
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7917668
1 November 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7586511
13 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7505850
15 November 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7351130
9 September 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7308585
30 April 2021
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7186184
24 July 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7015134
20 July 2020
Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7011117
23 September 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6827260
18 April 2019
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6665108
10 April 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6659592
12 November 2018
Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6577982
22 February 2018
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6359282
24 January 2017
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6075958
20 June 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5913568
16 June 2016
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5896202
16 May 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Alexandria Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4313143
16 May 2012
ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4313314
14 May 2012
Ballast Water Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4312156
1 September 2011
Ballast Water Examination · PI Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4132531
13 January 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3925887
4 December 2010
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3903927
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 23 May 2024
Resolved
Rescue boats shall be stowed in a state of continuous readiness for launching in not more than 5 minutes.
PSCO observed rescue boat inoperable. Rescue boat started after 45 minutes of troubleshooting.
74SOLAS04 III/14.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 May 2024
Resolved 26 May 2024
Resolution: See DNV survey report.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 23 May 2024
Resolved
The construction of doors and door frames in "A" class divisions, with the means of securing them when closed, shall provide resistance to fire as well as to the passage of smoke and flame equivalent to that of the bulkheads in which the doors are situated, this being determined in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code. Such doors and door frames shall be constructed of steel or other equivalent material. Doors approved without the sill being part of the frame, which are installed on or after 1 July 2010, shall be installed such that the gap under the door does not exceed 12 mm. A non-combustible sill shall be installed under the door such that floor coverings do not extend beneath the closed door.
PSCO observed eninge room escape door missing gasket.
74Solas(04) II-2/9.4.1.1.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 May 2024
Resolved 26 May 2024
Resolution: See DNV survey report.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 23 May 2024
Resolved
The means prescribed in paragraph 2.2.3.5.2 which are acceptable to the Administration shall be maintained in the proper condition to ensure their continued accurate functioning in service.
PSCO observed steering gear surge tank level gauge valve seized. Additionally, PSCO found the heated transfer oil tank level gauge damaged.
74Solas(04) II-2/4.2.2.3.5.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 May 2024
Resolved 26 May 2024
Resolution: See DNV survey report.
Operations/Management › Port and Waterways Safety › Notice of Arrival, General
Issued 20 June 2016
Resolved
Vessels are required to submit advanced notice of arrival prior to entry into a United States Port. Vessel failed to provide advanced notice of arrival and was found in port discharging cargo.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 June 2016
Resolved 20 June 2016
Resolution: Educated Master on requirement to submit ANOA to any US port.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Alarms
Issued 4 December 2010
Resolved
0799-The function of fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems shall be periodically tested to the satisfaction of the administration. Crew did not have the proper means to test smoke and heat detection equipment. - SOLAS 09 Chap. II-2 Reg. 7.3.2
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 4 January 2011
Resolved 13 January 2011
Resolution: VSL''s Chief Engineer produced test smoke and extension rod for use in testing smoke alarms. Additionally Chief Engineer showed PSCO five (05) spare test smoke canisters being stored in the Engine Control Room.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Garbage
Issued 4 December 2010
Resolved
2120-A garbage plan shall be in accordance with the guidelines developed by the organization. The vessel is burning materials such as batteries in the incinerator and not following procedures written in their garbage management plan. Rectify to the satisfaction of the Administration - MARPOL, Annex V, Reg. 9
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 4 January 2011
Resolved 13 January 2011
Resolution: A sign is posted on the incinerator advising crew not to use the incinerator for burning batteries. A receptacle has been established in the Engine Room for storing all used batteries. All garbage receptacles have been marked for proper segreagtion.