Records from 2017 to 2025. Most recent: operational control imposed, 16 September 2025.
Inspection history · 16
16 September 2025
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8234832
14 September 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8233960
14 September 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8236697
25 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8218050
22 August 2025
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8215976
21 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8214928
21 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8215567
15 August 2025
MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8210528
11 August 2025
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8207507
11 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8320042
22 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7400123
14 October 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7332850
29 July 2021
PSC B · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7262468
23 January 2019
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6613577
25 July 2017
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6212748
18 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6212876
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
The purpose of this regulation is to maintain and monitor the effective of the fire safety measures the ship is provided with. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met: the fire protections systems and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained and ready for use. PSCO observed two quick closing fuel supply valves on the diesel oil service tank and one on the cylinder oil tank blocked open, rendering valve in-operable. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/ 14.1
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 23 September 2025
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from ABS stating the deficiency was rectified. During class attendance, blocks found removed and valves tested showing normal operation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
In a ship in which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO expanded on a recent increase of drainage in the fuel oil drain tank at which point the crew stated there was a significant fuel leak on the number 3 main engine cylinder that is visible when the engine is running. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/ 4.2.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 23 September 2025
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from ABS stating the deficiency was rectified. During class attendance, M/E was observed in operation while vessel was in transit to the loading berth with no active fuel leaks observed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
Sufficient power for going astern shall be provided to secure proper control of the ship in all normal circumstances. PSCO observed the ships #2 start air compressors unloading valve stuck open rendering the compressor incapable of supplying start air to start air receiver. 74 SOLAS (14) II-1/ 28.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 23 September 2025
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from ABS stating the deficiency was rectified. Air Compressor solenoid valve replaced with spare. Tested during class attendance and demonstrated normal operation.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. PSCO observed inadequate pressure from forward fire hose when testing the emergency fire pump. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/ 14.2.1.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 23 September 2025
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from ABS stating the deficiency was rectified. Emergency fire pump tested by class with two hoses out at forecastle deck and bridge deck. Discharge pressure measured over 80 PSI.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (ISM)
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
The company should establish procedures that the ship is maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations established by the company. The technical and/ or operational nature of deficiencies 01, 02, 03 and 04, issued on 16 September 2025, provide objective evidence of a serious failure of the implementation of the ISM Code. An external audit report satisfactory to the OCMI must be submitted prior to clearance of this deficiency.
74 SOLAS (14) IX/ 3
ISM Code 10.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 23 September 2025
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted ISM Audit Report from ABS. Approved with non conformities issued, pending submission of a corrective action plan prior to 22 OCT 2025.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 August 2025
Resolved
SOLAS 74 (2020)I/11(a)
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provision 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. PSCO observed main engine control panel was malfunctioning showing current RPM setpoint significantly higher than current engine order telegraph position.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2025
Resolution: Class report received attesting to satisfactory repair.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 August 2025
Resolved
SOLAS 74 (2020)II-1/3-1
Ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a class society. PSCO observed high temp and low temp jacket water automatic control valves inoperable requiring manual operation by crew.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2025
Resolution: Class report received attesting to satisfactory repair.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 11 August 2025
Resolved
SOLAS 74 (2020)IX/3.1
ISM Code 10.1
The company of the ship shall comply with the requirements of the ISM code. The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations. Vessel crew failed to notify company of non-conformities as outlined in SMS Deficiencies reporting flow chart, SMI-02. Recommend ISM audit within 30 days.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 September 2025
Resolved 15 August 2025
Resolution: Class report received attesting to satisfactory rectification of non-conformity
14 - Pollution Prevention › 148 - Ballast Water › Ballast Water Management System (BMWS)
Issued 22 February 2022
Resolved
The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel equipped with ballast tanks that operates in the waters of the United States must install and operate a ballast water management system that been approved by the US Coast Guard. MV ERHAN reported an inoperable BWTS.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 30 June 2023
Resolution: BWTS is operational
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
THE FOLLOWING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD ORDER SO AS TO ENSURE THEIR REQUIRED PERFORMANCE. IF A FIRE OCCURS: FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS. PSCO OBSERVED 01 SMOKE DETECTOR ABOVE THE PURIFIERS WRAPPED WITH A TOWEL RENDERING THE DETECTOR INOPERABLE. TOWEL WAS REMOVED FROM SMOKE DETECTOR AND WAS SUCCESSFULLY TESTED.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 29 July 2021
Resolved 29 July 2021
Resolution: TOWEL WAS REMOVED FROM SMOKE DETECTOR AND WAS SUCCESSFULLY TESTED.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 25 July 2017
Resolved
0740-Pumps-There shall be immediate water from the fire main system at a suitable pressure. PSCO observed emergency fire pump was unable to provide adequate pressure to the starboard bridge wing. It was found that the isolation valve was partially closed preventing water supply. 74SOLAS(14 Cons.) II-2/2.1.2.2 10c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: Deficiency was corrected on the spot.