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KIRAN AMERICA

Freight Ship · Bulk Carrier class · Built 2010s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

KIRAN AMERICA is a 2010 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 4 inspections since 2021, most recently in March 2022, along with 19 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 1 operational control.

Records from 2021 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 18 March 2022.

Built
2010
Last inspected
18 March 2022
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
4
Deficiencies
19 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 4 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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 Bulk Carrier class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 18 March 2022
Recorded inspections4
…physical examinations3
…administrative events1
Deficiencies 19 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 2 calendar years (2021–2022)
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Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
9491264
Call sign
9HA2266
MISLE id
1109668
Flag
MALTA
Maury page id
psix-1109668

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it33044 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
56569 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
67681 - Displacement, Metric Ton
19231 - Convention (Subpart B), Net 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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Detail on this page

4 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 19 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 operational control with the dates imposed and removed; the documentation record, as PSIX holds it. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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Inspection history · 4

18 March 2022 PSC B · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7410831
7 February 2022 Appeal
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7392215
25 January 2022 PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7379959
6 December 2021 PSC A
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7358839

Deficiency record · 19

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 18 March 2022 Resolved
In each cargo hold, giving audible and visual alarms, one when the water above the inner bottom in any hold reaches a height of 0.5 m and another at a height not less than 15% of the depth of the cargo hold but no more than 2m. PSCO observed water ingress panel showing faulty alarms and not sounding and providing visual alarms when tested. SOLAS XII/12.1.1
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Electrical contacts cleaned and resealed. Class observed system with no faults noted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 March 2022 Resolved
The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction for the services for which they are intended. PSCO observed a jacket water leak on main diesel engine cylinder #2. SOLAS II-1/26.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Cylinder head and jacket guide removed, and gaskets/o-rings replaced. Class observed with no leaks.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing water-tight doors alarm
Issued 18 March 2022 Resolved
Access hatch covers normally closed at sea, intended to ensure the watertight integrity of internal openings shall be provided with means of indication locally and on the bridge showing whether these doors or hatch covers are open or closed. PSCO observed pipe tunnel scuttle indicator in engine room not working properly. SOLAS II-1/13-1.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Limit switch replace, hatch indicating light satisfactorily tested by class.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 18 March 2022 Resolved
The emergency source of electrical power shall be capable of supplying simultaneously at least the following services for the period of 18 h: emergency lighting. PSCO observed several emergency light fixtures not illuminated. SOLAS II-1/43.2.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Emergency light bulbs on deck replaced, satisfactorily witnessed by class.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 18 March 2022 No resolution recorded
The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional requirements which may be established by the company. PSCO observed objective evidence in deficiencies 02, 03, 04, 07, 08, 09 calling into question the adequacy of the vessel's SMS under ISM code. External ISM audit within 3 months. SOLAS IX/3.1, ISM Code 10.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 June 2022 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 March 2022 Resolved
Suitable arrangements shall be provided to preclude, as far as practicable, the entry of oil or other contaminants which may adversely affect the boiler. PSCO observed contaminants in cascade tank. SOLAS II-1/32.5
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Leak in FO Purifier heater repaired, and oil cleaned from cascade tank.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 18 March 2022 Resolved
Fixed fire detection and fire alarm system installations shall be suitable for the nature of the space, fire growth potential, and potential generation of smoke and gasses. PSCO observed smoke detector by cascade tank covered due to erroneous alarms. Provide corrective action plan. SOLAS II-2/7.1.1
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Smoke detector covered due to steam from cascade tank setting it off. After repairing oil leak, condenser was cleaned which allowed steam to condense and stop erroneous alarms.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Pilot ladders and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements
Issued 18 March 2022 Resolved
Arrangements shall be provided to enable the pilot to embark and disembark the vessel safely on either side of the ship. PSCO observed pilot embarkation ladder not rigged properly. SOLAS V/23.3.1
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 March 2022
Resolution: PSCO observed pilot ladder adjusted and rigged properly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 18 March 2022 Resolved
Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. PSCO observed fire-extinguisher not charged for immediate use and several damaged or missing dual purpose nozzles. SOLAS II-2/14.2.1.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 March 2022
Resolution: Fire extinguisher and dual purpose nozzles replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 January 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. PSCO observed #2 S/W pump was down for maintenance. Requested C/E energize #3 S/W pum. It was identified excessive grinding from bearings assembly. Request clearification from certificate issuing authority attesting to there operational readiness. 74 SOLAS am II-1/26
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 January 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted Class report from BV attesting to the operational readiness of both ships Sea Water pumps #2 and #3.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved
Machinery spaces of category A above 500 m3 in volume shall, in addition to the fixed fire-extinguishing system required in paragraph 5.1.1, be protected by an approved type of fixed water-based or equivalent local application fire-extinguishing system, based on the guidelines developed by the Organization. In the case of periodically unattended machinery spaces, the fire-extinguishing system shall have both automatic and manual release capabilities. PSCO observed the water supply valve to the local application fire-extinguishing system to be closed rendering the system inoperable. 74 SOLAS (2020) II-2/10.5.6.2 30ac
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 7 December 2021
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from [name withheld] stating the deficiency was rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved
Oil fuel pipes, which, if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or daily service tank having a capacity of 500L and above situated above the double bottom, shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space concerned in the event of a fire occurring in the space in which such tanks are situated. PSCO observed a steel plate wedged into and beside the valve stem for the #1 ULSFO Service Tank preventing the valve from closing during an emergency from outside the space. 74 SOLAS (2020) II-2/4.2.2.3.4 30ac
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 7 December 2021
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from [name withheld] stating the deficiency was rectified.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved
Each fire drill shall include: starting of a fire pump, using at least two required jets of water to show that the system is in proper working order and checking of fireman’s outfit and other personal rescue equipment. During initial fire drill, PSCO observed that the crew did not energize the fire pump and did not demonstrate two required jets of water. In addition, one out of the two firefighter’s self-contained breathing apparatus was not properly donned and checked before entering the space. The SCBA was loosely fit around the firefighter’s face and could not provide a proper seal. PSCO informed Captain of the two deficient items and allowed 10 minutes for crew training before conducting the fire drill again. PSCO observed second fire drill and witnessed the same deficient items as before. 74 SOLAS (2020) III/19.3.5.2 30ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 7 December 2021
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from [name withheld] stating the deficiency was rectified.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved
The Company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional requirements which may be established by the Company. Due to objective evidence in deficiencies 01, 02, 03, 05, and 06, the vessel is not in substantial compliance with the relevant conventions,calling into question the adequacy and implementation of the vessel's SMS under the ISM Code. A Safety Management Audit must be carried out by the Administration or the Recognized Organization prior to release from detention. 74 SOLAS (2020) IX/3.1, ISM Code (2018) 8.2 / 9.1 / 10.1 30ac
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 14 March 2022
Resolved 18 March 2022
Resolution: Reviewed and recieved Safety Management Audit with satisfaction to Coast Guard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency Escape Breathing Device and disposition
Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved
The purpose of regulation 4.1 of II-2 is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO witnessed Auxiliary Engine #1 fuel injection system leaking in various locations at a rate of one drop per second. The engine leak tank was bypassed allowing free flow of fuel into a attached bucket. 74 SOLAS (2020) II-2/4.1.1 60ac
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 7 December 2021
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from [name withheld] stating the deficiency was rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency Escape Breathing Device and disposition
Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved
The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: means of escape systems and appliances. PSCO observed the EEBD located on the bridge was depleted. Furthermore, numerous EEBDs throughout the accommodation and the engine room were not connected to the quick activation pin affecting the activation of the EEBDs.74 SOLAS (2020) II-2/14.2.1.1.3 60ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 7 December 2021
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from [name withheld] stating the deficiency was rectified.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved
The angular position of the rudder shall: if the main steering gear is power-operated, be indicated on the navigation bridge. The rudder angle indication shall be independent of the steering gear control system. PSCO observed the rudder angle indicator at the main steering station does not correspond to the 360 degree rudder angle indicator at the same location. The heading differs by four degrees. 74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/29.11.1 60ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 7 December 2021
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from [name withheld] stating the deficiency was rectified.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Fire safety operational booklet
Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved
The training manual shall explain the following in detail: escape systems and appliances. The vessel is utilizing three different types of EEBDs throughout the vessel. The training manual and locally generated donning instructions only addresses the operation of one specific type of EEBD. 74 SOLAS (2020) II-2/15.2.3.4.7 17ac
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 December 2021
Resolved 13 December 2021
Resolution: Received and accepted class report stating deficiency was cleared.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved
Main and emergency switchboards shall be so arranged as to give easy access as may be needed to apparatus and equipment, without danger to personnel. The sides and the rear and, where necessary, the front of switchboards shall be suitably guarded. PSCO observed missing breaker in location L14-10/spare/100/16A leaving an open access to switchboard internals. 74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/45.2 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 December 2021
Resolved 8 December 2021
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from [name withheld] stating the deficiency was rectified.

Ownership record

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