Inspection history · 12
2 October 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7825158
7 November 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7590749
3 June 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7214189
8 July 2020
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7014405
6 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6547684
4 April 2016
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5853428
5 April 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4280521
25 August 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4126768
15 September 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3594572
25 July 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3554467
15 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · CGC POINT SAL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1521072
11 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 670614
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 17 January 2023
No resolution recorded
Structural Standards - An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance with this subpart provided that the vessel is built, equipped, and maintained to conform to the rules of a recognized classification society appropriate for the intended service and routes, but not classed. Port and Starboard bow side shell plates need to be cropped and renewed to original scantling at least 6 inches past the first set of transverse frames. Weather deck at the bow around the forward bits need to be replaced to original scantling. Multiple transverse frames in the forward void space are severely wasted and need to be cropped and renewed to original scantling.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 17 January 2023
No resolution recorded
Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. The fuel tank goose-neck vent located on the port side exterior was found with multiple pin-holes. Vent was temporarily repaired with steel epoxy. Tank vent needs to permanently repaired to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 17 January 2023
No resolution recorded
No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. The health and safety plan must document compliance with this part and include recordkeeping procedures. The vessel owner has not implemented a health and safety program on-board their vessels in accordance with 46 CFR 140.500-.515. Owner/Operator shall develop and implement an appropriate program to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 17 January 2023
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. The gasket material on the forward void hatch was incorrectly sized for the application and must be replaced with an appropriately sized gasket and chalk tested to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. The doors leading to the engine room are wasted and no longer maintain watertight integrity. The door must be replaced or repaired to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. The starboard deckhouse door needs to be properly installed to close and seal as designed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: Wastage repaired on E/R doors, stbd side doors were repaired with new brackets and pins. All watertight doors were chalk tested.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 17 January 2023
Resolved
The strength of each component used for securing the towing vessel to the tow and for making up the tow is adequate for its intended service. The port forward and starboard aft tow bits are severely wasted and need to be replaced to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: Both side bits and quarter bits were cropped and renewed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance with this subpart provided that the vessel is built, equipped, and maintained to conform to the rules of a recognized classification society appropriate for the intended service and routes, but not classed. The vessel's side-shell plating, where the two forward most plates meet, along the stem are completely wasted along the deck-line, and are no longer present along a 6"x3" area on the stbd plate and 3"x3" area on the port plate. Complete hull gauging in the vicinity of the wastage, provide a repair proposal, and effect permanent repairs to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 December 2022
Resolved 17 January 2023
Resolution: Weld passed dye penetrant NDT to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance with this subpart provided that the vessel is built, equipped, and maintained to conform to the rules of a recognized classification society appropriate for the intended service and routes, but not classed. An excessive accumulation of scale and debris was found in the forward void bilge. Bulkheads and bilges shall be cleaned to allow full inspection to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 November 2022
Resolved 23 November 2022
Resolution: Forward void bilge was adequately cleaned.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. The fuel tank goose-neck vent located on the port side exterior was found with multiple pin-holes. Provide a repair proposal to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector. This requirement shall be left open until permanent repairs are made.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 January 2023
Resolution: Def captured in new 835 and extended to dry dock
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. Deck wastage was noted around the exhaust funnel allowing water intrusion into the engine room. The deck area surrounding the funnel should be stripped to bare metal to assess the extent of wastage and properly repaired by welding. The securing devices affixing the funnel to the ship were wasted or missing and should be replaced to ensure a proper seal.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 December 2022
Resolved 17 January 2023
Resolution: Deck area was repaired by welding, and new securing devices were installed on the funnel.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. A hole was drilled in the aft bulkhead of the crew bunkroom for an antennae wire. Provide a repair proposal and effect permanent repairs to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 November 2022
Resolved 23 November 2022
Resolution: An epoxy was utilized to seal the drill hole on the aft bulkhead of the crew bunkroom.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. The gasket material on the forward void hatch was incorrectly sized for the application. In addition, the gaskets on all four watertight doors leading into the house and engine room were not cut to the sufficient length to seal the entire frame. The gaskets must be replaced with appropriately sized gaskets and chalk tested to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 December 2022
Resolved 17 January 2023
Resolution: Door gaskets were repaired but the doors and frames were still unsat. Void hatch still incorrectly sized. A seperate requirement was issued.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
The fuel system must include filters and/or purifiers. Where filters are used: Fuel filters must be replaced in accordance with manufacturer's requirements. The metal flame impingement bowl was missing on the stbd main diesel engine. Replace impingement bowl to conform with manufacturer's guidance.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 December 2022
Resolved 17 January 2023
Resolution: Crew replaced flame impingement bowl with one that was purchased.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. The vessel is fitted with an out of service bilge suction manifold and has a pipe that runs from the machinery space, through the fuel tank, into the forward void. The pipe union that transits the fuel tank shall be capped on both sides of the fuel tank to eliminate the possibility of a fuel leak through the pipe run into the machinery and void spaces.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 November 2022
Resolved 23 November 2022
Resolution: Pipe union that transits the fuel tank was capped on both sides of the fuel tank.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulwarks and freeing ports
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Handrails and Bulwarks - In areas where space limitations make deck rails impractical, such as at narrow catwalks in way of deckhouse sides, hand grabs may be substituted. Vessel bulwarks are of insufficient height on the main deck for crew protection. Provide a proposal and install appropriate handrails to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 December 2022
Resolved 17 January 2023
Resolution: Crew fabricated and installed handrails around the deck house.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. The health and safety plan must document compliance with this part and include recordkeeping procedures. The vessel owner has not implemented a health and safety program on-board their vessels in accordance with 46 CFR 140.500-.515. Owner/Operator shall develop and implement an appropriate program to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 December 2022
Resolved 17 January 2023
Resolution: Deficiency carried forward to next drydock on new 835.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 4 June 2021
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. Forward hold hatch starboard dog is broken off. 46 CFR 144.320(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 June 2021
Resolution: Crew welded and repaired starboard dog for the forward hold access hatch.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 4 June 2021
Resolved
Each integral fuel tank must have a vent that connects to the highest point of the tank, discharges on a weather deck through a bend of 180 degrees, and is fitted with a 30-by-30 mesh corrosion-resistant flame screen. Piping exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal. Fuel tank vents are not fitted with 30-by-30 mesh and have PVC installed for goosenecks. 46 CFR 143.265(c)/46 CFR 143.270
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2021
Resolved 15 June 2021
Resolution: Fuel tank vents fitted with metal gooseneck piping and 30x30 mesh.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 June 2021
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. Portside engine room light and water pump electrical connections are loose and unsecured. 46 CFR 143.400(e)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2021
Resolved 15 June 2021
Resolution: Engine room electrical connections have been suitably installed.