SUNNY JOY

Tank Ship · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

SUNNY JOY is a 2000 tank ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 2016, most recently in November 2024, along with 7 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2016 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 18 November 2024.

Built: 2000
Last inspected: 18 November 2024
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 14
Deficiencies: 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 18 November 2024

Recorded inspections14

…physical examinations9

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 8 calendar years (2016–2024)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

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9206384

H3PY

1212558

Flag

PANAMA

Maury page id

psix-1212558

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it84250 - Displacement, Metric Ton
45965 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
13790 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
45965 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
13790 - 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.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 14

18 November 2024 PSC B · COC-GAS Renew · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8035624

20 December 2023 PSC B · COC-GAS Annual

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7838525

22 October 2022 PSC B · COC-GAS Renew

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7578656

22 October 2022 Special

Type not classified · Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise · Activity 7582686

19 April 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7437489

6 August 2021 PSC B

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7268266

6 May 2021 Deficiency Check · COC-GAS Renew · PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7190532

24 February 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7145774

16 February 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7141514

9 February 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7138050

24 March 2020 Administrative Inspection · COC-GAS Annual · PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6925049

13 March 2019 Ballast Water Examination · COC-GAS Renew · ISPS II Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6635945

2 July 2017 ISPS II Exam · COC-GAS Annual · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6187673

17 May 2016 ISPS II Exam · COC-GAS Renew · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5874783

Deficiency record · 7

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits

Issued 6 May 2021 Resolved

Maintenance, testing and inspections of life-saving appliances shall be carried out based on the guidelines developed by the organization and in a manner having due regard to ensuring reliability of such appliances. 09 immersion suits out of 38 total were found to have damaged seams on the inside portion of the zipper, posing a risk to crew safety. Repair immersion suits or replace with satisfactory suits. - 74SOLAS(14) Ch. 3/Reg. 20.3.1

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 May 2021
Resolved 10 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel sent in delivery receipt and photos for new immersion suits and class attestation to replacement of damaged suits.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 13 March 2019 Resolved

06107- (CARGO OPERATION)- ON SHIPS CARRYING FLAMMABLE OR TOXIC PRODUCTS OR BOTH, A WATER SPRAY SYSTEM FOR COOLING, FIRE PREVENTION AND CREW PROTECTION SHOULD BE INSTALLED TO COVER ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN 11.3.1: DECK WATER SPRAY PIPING ALONG #1 CARGO TANK HAS SIGNIFICANT HOLE RESULTING IN SYSTEMS INABILITY TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED 74SOLAS(04) VII/13.1 REF 93IGC 11.3

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 March 2019
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: RECIEVED CLASS SURVEY ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY REPAIR OF DAMAGED DECK WATER SPRAY PIPING.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 13 March 2019 Resolved

02105-(STEERING GEAR)- STEERING GEAR CONTROL SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR THE MAIN STEERING GEAR, BOTH ON THE NAVIGATION BRIDGE AND IN STEERING GEAR COMPARTMENT: CONTROL OF #2 STEERING GEAR PUMP INOPERABLE FROM THE BRIDGE. 74SOLAS(04) 11-1/29.7

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 13 March 2019
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: RECIEVED CLASS SURVEY ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY REPAIR OF #2 STEERING GEAR PUMP RELAY.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 13 March 2019 Resolved

02108- ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS)- ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABLES, AND WIRING SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS UNLESS IT CONFORMS WITH THE STANDARDS NOT INFERIOR TO THOSE ACCEPTABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION. ELECTRICAL CABLE FR HIGH LEVEL ALARM ON #1 TANK TOP LOOSE/EXPOSED. 74SOLAS(04) VII/13.1 REF 93 IGC 10.1.4

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 March 2019
Resolved 13 March 2019
Resolution: Verified repair of exposed electrical cable prior to departure.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Reports of non-conf., accidents & hazardous occur.

Issued 13 March 2019 Resolved

15109- (MAINTENCE OF THE SHIP AND EQUIPMENT)-IN MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS, THE COMPANY SHOULD ENSURE THAT ANY NON CONFORMITY IS REPORTED WITH ITS POSSIBLE CAUSE, IF KNOWN, PER VESSELS CHECKLIST FOR PRE ARRIVAL, TTR-04-6225, STEERING GEAR CHECKS WERE MARKED AS BEING COMPLETED. HOWEVER DURING COAST GUARD EXAM IT WAS DISCOVERED STEERING GEAR WAS NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL. PER VESSEL CHECKLIST TID-04-21-02. GUIDLINES ON CARGO HANDLING, THE DECK WATER SPRAY WAS TESTED PRIOR TO ARRIVAL, HOWEVER DURING COAST GUARD INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED A LARGE SECTION OF THE DECK WATER SPRAY PIPING WAS WASHED AWAY RESULTING IN DECK WATER SPRAY NOT FULLY FUNCTIONAL. PER VESSEL CHECKLIST 07-14S WEEKLY CHECKLIST FOR LIFE BOATS COMPLETED HOWEVER DURING COAST GUARD INSPECTION UPON LOWERING PORT SIDE LIFEBOAT, IT WOULD NOT RAISE BACK UP DUE TO LOOSE WIRE ON THE LIMIT SWITCH. AN INTERNAL ISM AUDIT AND RECORD OF CORRECTIVE ACTIONS, INCLUDING ACTIONS TO PREVENT DEPARTURE IAW ISM 9 REQUIRED. 74SOLAS(04) IX/3.1 REF ISM 10.2

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 April 2019
Resolved 13 May 2019
Resolution: Received documentation attesting to a satisfactory audit meeting the intent of the deficiency.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 13 March 2019 Resolved

1101-(LIFEBOATS)- A LIFEBOAT LAUNCHING APPLIANCE SHALL BE CAPABLE OF RECOVERING THE LIFEBOAT WITH ITS CREW. DURING ABANDON SHIP DRILL THE PORT SIDE LIFEBOAT WAS UNABLE TO BE RECOVERED. 74SOLAS(04)III/16.1 REF LSA 6.1.18

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 March 2019
Resolved 13 March 2019
Resolution: CREW IDENTIFIED A LOOSE WIRE ON THE LIMIT SWITCH AS THE CAUSE. THE DEFICIENCY WAS CORRECTED ON THE SPOT AND THE LIFEBOAT WAS RECOVERED.

Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch

Issued 17 May 2016 Resolved

IGC CODE 1.5.3.1 ...ENSURE THE SHIP WILL REMAIN FIT TO PROCEED TO SEA WITHOUT DANGER TO THE SHIP OR PERSONS ON BOARD. SEMTEX COVERING ON TANK TOPS #1 AND #2 WARPED AND DEFORMED, NOT MEETING INSULATION AND COVERING ON TRUNK TOP PLAN. UNABLE TO DETERMINE CONDITION OF TANK TOP INTERGRITY. TANK TOP #3 AND #4 HAVE HAD SEMTEX COVERING REMOVED IN 2015 DRYDOCK.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: NKK provided satisfactory Class Survey Report attesting to safety of cargo operations and seaworthiness of vessel.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.