Records from 2016 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 21 March 2022.
Inspection history · 13
21 March 2022
PSC A
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7415546
20 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7383370
29 December 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7373582
29 December 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7403904
21 September 2020
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7057731
11 May 2020
Deficiency Check · PSC A
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6948469
14 April 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6938922
10 October 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6559612
27 September 2018
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6544224
3 January 2017
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6062717
23 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5838838
22 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5837966
16 February 2016
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5814329
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 21 March 2022
Resolved
The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials of flammable liquids. During purifier room exam, PSCO identified large amounts of fuel oil accumulation and soaked lagging. 74 SOLAS (09) II-2/4.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 March 2022
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the replaced lagging and clean up of accumulated oil.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 March 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 multiple leaks from flanges on both fresh water cooling systems and oil leaks from lube oil cooling system. 74 SOLAS (20) II-1/26.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 March 2022
Resolution: Received class report attesting repairs conducted on freshwater coolers and lube oil cooling system.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 March 2022
Resolved
The arrangement for the storage, distribution and utilization of oil used in pressure lubrication system systems shall be such to ensure the safety of the ship and persons onboard. PSCO observed temporary repairs and leaking of lubricating oil from the reservoir tank for the fore shaft seal. There was also excessive accumulation of lubricating oil below the shaft seal. 74 SOLAS (09) II-2/4.2.3.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 March 2022
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs conducting on shaft seal lube oil reservoir.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 11 May 2020
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. PSCO discovered numerous items that holistically demonstrated a general lack of maintenance on board including, a ruptured fire hose, an unserviceable firefighting suit, an inoperable fire door, electrical hazards and a leaking hydraulic ram on a cargo hatch. Recommend an external ISM audit.
74SOLAS(14)IX/3.1
ISM Code 10.1
30 ABC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 14 May 2020
Resolution: Reviewed Report for ISM Audit conducted by class. Class found 03 Nonconformities and 03 observations during Audit. See documents for more information.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
The access between the machinery space and the space containing the emergency fire pump may be by means of an airlock with the door of the machinery space being of an A-60 class standard, and the other door being at least steel, both reasonably gastight, self-closing, and without any hold-back arrangements. Class A fire boundary door from the engine room to the vessel's steering compartment would not fully self close.
74 SOLAS (14) II-2/10.2.2.3.2.2
17C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 May 2020
Resolution: Vessel crew replaced door closure assembly prior to completion of exam.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 11 May 2020
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 without danger to the ship or persons on board. Cargo hatch #1 port aft hydraulic ram was found leaking hydraulic oil while secured.
74 SOLAS (14) I/11
17AC
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 May 2020
Resolution: Hydraulic oil leak repaired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
Fire hoses shall be of non-perishable material approved by the administration and shall be kept ready for use in conspicuous positions near the water service hydrant or connections. While performing a test of the ships fire main, PSCO observed leaking from multiple locations along the length of the hose followed by the bursting of the hose.
74 SOLAS (14) II-2/10.2.3.1.1
17C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 May 2020
Resolution: Vessel crew replaced damaged hose with spare replacement onboard prior to completion of the exam. Damaged hose was destroyed in presence of PSCO.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be insured. Three 220 volt receptacle boxes on the vessel's bow were found to not be weathertight and in poor condition.
74SOLAS(14)II-1/40.1.3
17AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 May 2020
Resolution: Electrical hazard repaired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
Personal protective 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. PSCO observed numerous spots of deterioration where the protective outer layer was ripped away on the firefighter’s outfit located on the bridge.
74SOLAS(14)II-2/10.10.1.1
FSS Code 3.2.1.1
16AC
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 May 2020
Resolved 14 May 2020
Resolution: New firefighting suit received.