Records in 2014. Most recent: operational control imposed, 4 April 2014.
A report is not offered for this hull: Its Coast Guard record spans fewer than two calendar years. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
A ship will remain fit to proceed to sea without presenting an unreasonable threat to the marine environment.OWS equipment will ensure that any oily mixture discharge into the sea has an oil content not exceeding 15ppm. Oily water separator discharge valve is not closing completely allowing oily mixture above 15ppm limit to continue discharge overboard. MARPOL (11) Annex I, CH 2 Reg 6.4.1 & 14.6.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Vessel replaced three-way valve. PSCO witnessed satisfactory operation of the vessel''s OWS.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
Each required fire pump shall in any event be capable of delivering at least two required jets of water. These fire pumps shall be capable of supplying the fire main system under the required conditions. Main fire pump not providing sifficient pressure when water is supplied to fore and aft fire hoses simultaneously-Gauge noted at 2 bar during full pressure. 60 SOLAS CH II/Reg 56.b.ii
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Verified operation of main fire pump and the quality of sufficient pressure.
Fire Fighting › Semiportable CO2 Fire Extinguishers › Service
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
Fire extinguishers shall be periodically examined. Semi-portable CO2 fire extinguisher in engine room had not been serviced in two years. 60 SOLAS CH II / Reg 57.d.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 April 2014
Resolution: Received report attesting to the servicing of semi-portable CO2 fire extinguishers and PSCOs physically confirmed servicing on the vessel.
Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
The means for securing and maintaining weather tightness arrangements shall ensure that the tightness can be maintained in any sea conditions. Emergency generator and forward cargo hold hatch cover gasket channels and lips are in deteriorated condition severely compromising the weather tight integrity of the ship. 66 ICLL CH II / Reg 16.4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 April 2014
Resolution: Gaskets replaced, cropped, and renewed. Survey report confirmed repair as satisfactory.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
Nautical charts necessary for the intended voyage shall be adequate and up to date. Nautical charts following the vessel's trackline from its previous port to the Miami River have not been corrected for over 4 years. 74 SOLAS (09) CH V / Reg 27.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Confirmed receipt of new charts with updated corrections.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › SOPEP
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
Every ship of 400 gross tonnage and above shall carry on board a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan (SOPEP) approved by the Administration. There was not an approved SOPEP onboard. MARPOL (11) Annex I, CH 5 Reg 37.1.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 April 2014
Resolution: Confirmed presence of approved SOPEP.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
At least 3 two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus shall be provided on every cargo ship of 500 gross tonnage and upwards. Such apparatus shall conform to the performance standards not inferior to those adopted by the organization. Dedicated spare batteries for all survival craft VHF radiotelephones are expired. 74 SOLAS (09) CH III / Reg 6.2.1.1 Res A.809 (19) Paragraph 12.2.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 April 2014
Resolution: Confirmed receipt and presence of replacement spare batteries.
Communications › Visual Communication › Signalling Lamp
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
All ships over 150 tons gross tonnage, when engaged on international voyages, shall have on board an efficient daylight signalling lamp which shall not be solely dependent upon the ship's main source of electrical power. Secondary battery power source is not operable. 60 SOLAS CH V / Reg 11.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 April 2014
Resolution: Verified operational condition of secondary portable battery power source.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Minimum Safe Manning Document
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
Contracting Governments undertake measures for the purpose of ensuring that all ships shall be sufficiently manned. All information relating to the capacities in which the holder is entitled to serve shall be prominently displayed and easily identified. Minimum Safe [name withheld] indicates STCW regulation II/3 for Master and Chief Mate whereas II/2. 74 SOLAS(09) CH V/14.1 STCW (11) A-I/2.4.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Master and Chief Mate were replaced. Verified the licenses and endorsements of the new ship''s officers.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
The Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate shall be issued after an initial or renewal survey to a cargo ship. Previous construction certificate invalidated after annual verification was not conducted in appropriate timeframe. Request Recognized Organization provide supporting documentation on type and scope of survey conducted for certificate issued on March 24, 2014. 74 SOLAS (09) CH I/12.a.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Received supporting documentation for survey. Vessel issued provisional certificate to expire August 23, 2014.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
The Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate shall be issued after an initial or renewal survey to a cargo ship. Previous construction certificate invalidated after annual verification was not conducted in appropriate timeframe. Request Recognized Organization provide supporting documentation on type and scope of survey conducted for certificate issued on March 24, 2014. 74 SOLAS (09) CH I/12.a.ii
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Received supporting documentation for survey. Vessel issued provisional certificate to expire August 23, 2014.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
The Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate shall be issued after an initial or renewal survey to a cargo ship. Previous construction certificate invalidated after annual verification was not conducted in appropriate timeframe. Request Recognized Organization provide supporting documentation on type and scope of survey conducted for certificate issued on March 24, 2014. 74 SOLAS (09) CH I/12.a.ii
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Received supporting documentation for survey. Vessel issued provisional certificate to expire August 23, 2014.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › International Load Line Certificate
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
An International Load Line Certificate shall be issued to every ship which has been surveyed and marked in accordance with the present Convention. Previous certificate invalidated after annual verification was not conducted in appropriate time frame. Request R.O. provide supporting documentation on type and scope of survey conducted for certificate issued on March 24, 2014 66 ICLL Article 16.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Received supporting documentation for survey. Vessel issued provisional certificate to expire August 23, 2014.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
An International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate shall be issued after an initial or renewal survey. Previous IAPP certificate invalidated after annual verification was not conducted in appropriate time frame. Request R.O. provide supporting documentation on type and scope of survey conducted for certificate issued on March 24, 2014. 73 MARPOL (11) Annex 6/CH 2 Reg 6.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Received supporting documentation for survey. Vessel issued provisional certificate to expire August 23, 2014.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › IOPP Certificate
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
An International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate shall be issued after an initial or renewal survey. Previous IOPP certificate invalidated after annual verification was not conducted in appropriate time frame. Request R.O. provide supporting documentation on type and scope of survey conducted for certificate issued on March 24, 2014. 73 MARPOL (11) Annex I / CH 2 Reg 7.1.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Received supporting documentation for survey. Vessel issued provisional certificate to expire August 23, 2014.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Safety Management Certificate (ISM)
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
A ship required to hold a certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of Reg 4.3 shall be subject to control in accordance with the provissions of Reg XI/4. Such certificate shall be treated as a certificate issued under Reg I/12. Request RO provide supporting documentation on type and scope of survey conducted for Interim SMC issued on MArch 24, 2014. 74 SOLAS (09) IX / 6.2.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: RO provided supporting documentation for surveys.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
The Company chould periodically evaluate efficiency of and when needed, review the safety management system (SMS). The vessel's SMS procedures require internal audits to be conducted every twelve motnhs. The vessel had no records of internal audits being conducted. 74 SOLAS (09) IX/3.1 ISM CODE Part A, Reg 12.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Questioned vessel Master, Chief Mate, and Chief Engineer on SMS procedures. Verified maintenance was being conducted and appropriate checklists were being maintained.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
SMS contains check-off sheets which were completed indicating no problems with the oily water separator, but the automatic discharge valve was found to be inoperable by not closing completely. Despite the oily content meter detecting the oily mixture to be above 15ppm, the oily mixture would clearly continue to discharge overboard. ISM CODE Part A Reg 10
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Questioned vessel Master, Chief Mate, and Chief Engineer on SMS procedures. Verified maintenance was being conducted and appropriate checklists were being maintained.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
Main Fire Pump: SMS does not contain any procedures on the maintenance or inspection of the main fire pump. As per the ISM code, the Company should identify equipment the sudden operational failure of which may result in a hazardous situation. Further, the SMS should provide for specific measures aimed at promoting the reliability of such equipment or systems. ISM CODE Part A Reg 10
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Questioned vessel Master, Chief Mate, and Chief Engineer on SMS procedures. Verified maintenance was being conducted and appropriate checklists were being maintained.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
Fire Extinguisher - SMS contains check-off sheets which were completed indicating no problems with the fire extinguishers aboard the vessel, but the portable CO2 fire extinguisher located in the engine room had not been serviced in over two years. SMS denotes that portable fire extinguishers must be serviced annually. ISM Code A / Reg 10
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Questioned vessel Master, Chief Mate, and Chief Engineer on SMS procedures. Verified maintenance was being conducted and appropriate checklists were being maintained.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Documentation Maintenance/Control
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
The Company should identify equipment and technical systems the sudden operational failure of which may result in hazardous situations and provide for specific measure aimed at promoting the reliability of such equipment. No maintenance records on any machinery equipment were available, including but not limited to: main propulsion, generators, fire fighting, & steering gear systems. ISM Reg 10.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Questioned vessel Master, Chief Mate, and Chief Engineer on SMS procedures. Verified maintenance was being conducted and appropriate checklists were being maintained.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
The Company should establish procedures by which the ship's personnel receive relevant information on the safety management system in a working language or languages understood by them. The vessel's SMS procedures are only available in English. Multiple members of the crew, including the Chief Engineer are unable to read and understand the English language. ISM CODE Part A Reg 6.6
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Questioned vessel Master, Chief Mate, and Chief Engineer on SMS procedures. Verified maintenance was being conducted and appropriate checklists were being maintained.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Master's Responsiblity/Authority
Issued 28 March 2014
Resolved
The company should ensure that the master is full conversant with the company's Safety Management System(SMS). Master was not familiar with the company's SMS and could not speak to basic requirements established by its procedures. Master was unable to locate the vessel's SMS inspection records, vessel agent easily located these documents after coming onboard.74SOLAS(09) IX/3.1 ISM CODE Part A 10.3
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 June 2014
Resolution: Questioned vessel Master, Chief Mate, and Chief Engineer on SMS procedures. Verified maintenance was being conducted and appropriate checklists were being maintained.