Records from 2017 to 2019. Most recent: inspection, 10 September 2019.
Inspection history · 12
10 September 2019
ISPS II Exam · PI Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6808124
14 August 2018
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6511432
4 August 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6502414
2 August 2018
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6498640
1 August 2018
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6490251
27 July 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6492538
24 April 2018
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6397539
5 April 2018
NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6385948
3 April 2018
Deficiency Check · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6379856
30 March 2018
Administrative Inspection · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · Deficiency Check · NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6381756
28 March 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6380719
22 November 2017
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6309507
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 10 September 2019
Resolved
Fire protection system and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. The paint locker's fixed sprinkler system supply valve was inoperable.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 September 2019
Resolved 10 September 2019
Resolution: Supply valve replaced
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of the passengers, crew, and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. 74SOLAS(04)II-I/40.1.3. PSCO Noted STBD side light at cargo hold #1 has exposed live wiring. Vessel issued 17ac, rectify deficiencies prior to depature to the satisfaction of Class and the US Coast Guard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel had class come certify repairs and furnish class survey to the attestation of repairs.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
At least 3 two-way VHF Radio telephone apparatus shall be provided on every cargo ship of 500 GT and upwards. 74SOLAS(14)III/6.2.1.1. PSCO found that only 1 of 3 hand held radio batteries are operational. PSCO also noted all 4 spare batteries are expired. Vessel issued 17ac, rectify deficiencies prior to depature to the satisfaction of Class and the US Coast Guard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 September 2019
Resolution: PSCO FOUND 3 OPERATION RADIO BATTERIES ALL SATISFACTORY.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Gangway, accommodation-ladder
Issued 2 August 2018
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 with out danger to the ship or persons aboard. 74SOLAS(14)I/11. PSCO noted port gangway inoperable with gangway dissassembled. Vessel issued 17ac, rectify deficiencies prior to depature to the satisfaction of Class and the US Coast Guard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 September 2019
Resolution: PSCO FOUND PORT SIDE GANGWAY TO BE IN OPERATION CONDITION.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boat inventory
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
A first aid outfit in a waterproof case capable of being closed tightly after use on a rescue boat. 74SOLAS(14)III/34. LSA Code V/5.1.2.2.9. PSCO noted first aid kit open and unable to be resealed. Vessel issued 15ac, rectify deficiencies by next port to the satisfaction of Class and the US Coast Guard.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 10 September 2019
Resolution: PSCO FOUND STATISFACTORY FIRST AID KIT.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboat inventory
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
A first aid outfit in a waterproof case capable of being closed tightly after use on a lifeboat. 74SOLAS(14)III/34. LSA Code IV/4.4.8.20. PSCO noted first aid kit open and unable to be resealed. Vessel issued 15ac, rectify deficiencies by next port to the satisfaction of Class and the US Coast Guard.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 10 September 2019
Resolution: PSCO FOUND STATISFACTORY FIRST AID KIT IN LIFEBOAT.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/40.1.3. PSCO noted galley ventilation junction box cover missing leaving exposed wiring. A first aid outfit in a waterproof case capable of being closed tightly after use on a rescue boat. 74SOLAS(14)III/34. LSA Code IV/4.4.8.20. PSCO noted first aid kit open and unable to be resealed. Vessel issued 16ac, rectify deficiencies within 14 days to the satisfaction of Class and the US Coast Guard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 August 2018
Resolved 10 September 2019
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
For a period of 18 hours, emergency lighting in all service and accomodation alleyways, stairways, and exits. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/43.2.7.1. PSCO noted emergency lighting on main deck at multiple locations not working. Vessel issued 16ac, rectify deficiencies within 14 days to the satisfaction of Class and the US Coast Guard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 August 2018
Resolved 10 September 2019
Resolution: PSCO OBSERVED SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
Terminations and joints in all conductors shall be so made as to retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame retarding and where necessary fire resisting properties of the cable. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/45.5.6. PSCO noted that 220V socket on the STBD side above fuel bunkering containment has exposed wiring. Vessel issued 16ac, rectify deficiencies within 14 days to the satisfaction of Class and the US Coast Guard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 August 2018
Resolved 10 September 2019
Resolution: FOUND IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
Paintlockers shall be protected by a water spraying or sprinkler system. 74SOLAS(09)II-2/10.6.3.1.3. PSCO noted soft patch repair on sprinkler line in paint locker. Vessel issued 16ac, rectify deficiencies within 14 days to the satisfaction of Class and the US Coast Guard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 August 2018
Resolved 10 September 2019
Resolution: FOUND IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. 74SOLAS(14)III/20.2. PSCO noted a wasted lifeline on STBD side of rescue boat. Vessel issued 16ac, rectify deficiencies within 14 days to the satisfaction of Class and the US Coast Guard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 August 2018
Resolved 10 September 2019
Resolution: PSCO FOUND IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (mooring)
Issued 2 August 2018
Resolved
The physical condition and proper storage of mooring lines and ropes to ensure that they are free of damage and efects are not exposed to conditions which could lead to their deterioration and eventual failure. 33 USC 1223(b)/ILO-147: Prevention of occupational accidents. PSCO noted that the aft mooring line was damaged. Vessel issued 16ac, rectify deficiencies within 14 days to the satisfaction of Class and the US Coast Guard
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 August 2018
Resolved 10 September 2019
Resolution: FOUND MOORING LINES IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION.
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Medical Fitness
Issued 5 April 2018
Resolved
0230-Number/Composition (manning)Contracting Governments undertake, each for its national ships, to maintain, or if it is necessary, to adopt, measures for the purpose that, from the point of view of safety of life at sea, all ships shall be sufficiently and efficiently manned as referenced by principles of minimum safe manning (resolution A.1047 (27)); prior to departing last port of call oncomming chief engineer refused to sign on due to the condition of the engineering spaces and stated lack of adhearence to procedures, remaining chief engineer was medically declared unfit for duty, ship continued voyage to next port without suitable chief engineer (fit for full duty). 74SOLAS (14) V/14.1
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 April 2018
Resolution: Received documentation of new chief engineer.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 3 April 2018
Resolved
0735-Personal Equipment- Fire fighting- Personal equipment shall consist of the following: Protective clothing of material to protect the skin from the heat radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding by steam. The outer surface shall be water resistant; the vessels required 02 fire fighting outfit's have begun to delaminate on the backs from neck down to shoulders. Crew of the vessel requested new suits on 16SEPT 2017 and again noted every month since. 74 SOLAS (09) II-2/10.10.1, FSS 3/2.1.1.1 - 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel purchased 02 new fire suits.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 3 April 2018
Resolved
0600-Embarkation Arrangt. Surv. Craft – Muster and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power. 08 emergency lighting lamps at both port and stbd life rafts and lifeboat embarkation stations were not working. 74 SOLAS (14) III/ 11.4 – 17c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 April 2018
Resolution: All emergency lamps have been replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 3 April 2018
Resolved
0650-Lifeuoys- The grabline shall be secured at four equidistant points around the circumference of the buoy to form four equal loops. STBD forward lifebuoy by 6 man life raft has broken points at 3 points. 74 SOLAS (14) III/7.1.1, LSA 2.1.1.8 – 10c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 April 2018
Resolved 3 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel crew replaced lifebuoy with a new one.
Fire Fighting › Emergency Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 30 March 2018
Resolved
During Explosive Handling offload the Explosive Handling Supervisor discovered the vessel’s emergency fire pump was inoperable due to the inability to take suction.During follow up exam by Port State Control team attempted to test the emergency fire pump again and it was unable to take suction. Vessel’s crew stated the emergency fire pump has been inoperable since March 10 from their sea passage to Galveston from Brazil. 74 SOLAS (2014) II-2/10.2.2.3.1.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 30 March 2018
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test of main & emergency firepumps and firemain system. LR Surveyor onboard.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Transmission
Issued 30 March 2018
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all-lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for use. During inspection of the vessel’s rescue boat the engine would start but not engage the propeller rendering the rescue boat inoperable and not ready for immediate use. 74 SOLAS (2014) III/20.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 1 April 2018
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operational test of rescue boat engine. Temporary repairs conducted. Conditional Safety Equipment by Class expiring 30APR2018.
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Accommodation Space Protection
Issued 30 March 2018
Resolved
Doors required to be self-closing shall not be fitted with hold back hooks. PSCO’s found a hold back hook on self-closing Class A fire door from Accommodation leading to steering gear room. SOLAS (2014) CH II-2/9.4.2.2
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 March 2018
Resolution: Vessel’s crew removed hold back hook.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Critical Equipment/Systems ID Procedures
Issued 30 March 2018
Resolved
Chapter 19 of the vessel’s SMS requires that in the case of damage or malfunction of critical equipment or machinery a damage report (Form 53) is to be filled out and submitted to the company office. Vessel could not provide any evidence of a damage report being filed. Chapter 19 also requires maintenance and inspection of critical equipment, regular testing and to report any deficiencies. PSCO’s found the vessel’s computer generated maintenance program to be inoperable for over two months. Vessel does not have a backup system or paper copy of PMS schedule and procedures preventing the vessel’s crew ability to fully implement the SMS. SOLAS (2014 CONS) CH IX / ISM CODE (2014) 9.1, 10.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 1 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided copy of ISM External Audit conducted by Lloyd's Register. 05 non-conformities issued.