SC EQUATOR is a 2009 tank ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 5 deficiencies and 2 operational controls.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 14 May 2026.
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Tank Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
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Tonnage as PSIX records it60119 - Displacement, Metric Ton 30100 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton 13312 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton 49999 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
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Inspection history · 26
14 May 2026PSC B · Administrative Inspection · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8369130
12 May 2025COC-CHEM & TVE Annual · PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8128906
31 May 2024Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7923871
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 May 2026Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. PSCO found improperly wired boiler fuel oil burner motor switch, 10+ improperly supported cables using electrical tape, missing blanks on 10+ terminal boxes. broken distribution panel cover on main engine, improper breaker for #2 fuel oil supply pump on main distribution panel in ECR.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 29 July 2026
Resolution: Vessel provided proof via email of replaced and repaired deficient electrical equipment.
In every tanker of 10,000 gross tonnage and upwards, the main steering gear shall comprise two or more identical power units. PSCO found both steering pump motors were not identical. #1 steering pump did not meet the requirement of Ch II-1/29.3.2. 74 SOLAS (2014) II-1 Reg 15 / 16a
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 July 2026
Resolution: Vessel provided proof via email of of replacement no.1 steering pump, identical to no.2 pump, and satisfactory steering test of no.1 pump.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Embarkation arrangements rescue boats
Issued 17 April 2024Resolved
Cargo ships where the horizontal distance from the extreme end of the stem or stern of the ship to the nearest end of the closest survival craft is more than 100m shall carry in addition to the liferafts required by paragraphs 1.1.2 and 1.2.2, a liferaft stowed as far forward or aft, or one as far forward and another as far aft, as is reasonable and practicable. PSCO observed forward liferaft embarkation light is a portable light that does not meet Ch. III Unified Interpretation 7, MSC.1/Circ.1490. Light is not capable of being recharged from ships main and emergency source of electrical power and does not adequately illuminate the area of water into which the liferaft should be launched. 74SOLAS(20)III/31.1.4
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 May 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Reviewed/accepted class reports attesting to repalcement light meeting requirements of the 74SOLAS (20)111/31.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 20 April 2022Resolved
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. PSCO noticed steam line bypass on deck was rusted through on the bottom of the piping.
74 SOLAS (20) I-11 (a)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 22 April 2022
Resolution: Vessel has replaced rusted piping on steam line.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Fitting
Issued 8 June 2018Resolved
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. Jacket water is leaking on the main diesel engine from the #1 cylander between the cylander head and cylander liner. 74 SOLAS 14 1/11(a) 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 June 2018
Resolved 9 June 2018
Resolution: Class surveyed vessel and gave 30 days to make repairs to cylinder. Class survey statement uploaded in documents
Ownership record
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