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MSC SAMIRA III

MSC SAMIRA III is a freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 12 inspections since 2020, most recently in January 2025, along with 14 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 5 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded.

Records from 2020 to 2025. Most recent: operational control imposed, 3 February 2025.

Built
Not recorded
Last inspected
27 January 2025
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
1 with no removal date recorded

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 General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 27 January 2025
…with no type recorded4
Operational controls 1 with no removal date recorded
Years with a record 5 calendar years (2020–2025)
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

9434462
1301417
Flag
LIBERIA
Maury page id
psix-1301417

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it34296 - Dead Weight, 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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 12

27 January 2025 Deficiency Check · MARPOL Annex I Examination · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8069943
9 January 2025 Deficiency Check · PSC B · Appeal
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8056532
27 December 2023 PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7842718
29 November 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7830983
27 November 2023 COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7830318
26 April 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7676087
21 April 2022 PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7431570
16 April 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7176521
1 August 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7021546
6 May 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6950077
5 May 2020 PSC A
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6948671
2 May 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6947180

Deficiency record · 14

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy
Issued 3 February 2025 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 9 February 2025
Resolution: Received class and flag reports attesting to completion of external audit.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book
Issued 3 February 2025 Resolved
EACH OPERATION DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 2 OF THIS REGULATION SHALL BE FULLY RECORDED WITHOUT DELAY IN THE OIL RECORD BOOK PART 1, SO THAT ALL ENTRIES IN THE BOOK APPROPRIATE TO THAT OPERATION ARE COMPLETED...EACH COMPLETED PAGE OR GROUP OF ELECTRONIC ENTRIES SHALL BE SIGNED BY THE MASTER OF THE SHIP. PSCO IDENTIFIED MULTIPLE DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE SHIP'S ORB AND RECORDED DATA FROM THE OCM. ON 12 JUNE 2024 ORB ENTRY STATED OWS RAN FOR 1 HOUR AND 7 MINUTES WHILE DATA FROM THE OCM STATED OWS RAN FOR 4 HOURS AND 18 MINUTES. WHILE REVIEWING SHIP'S ORB, PSCO IDENTIFIED FROM 12 JUNE 2024 TO 16 JUNE 2024 4 M3 OF OILY WATER UNACCOUNTED FOR BETWEEN TANK SOUNDINGS WITH LINE-OUT OF TRANSFER OPERATION AND NO FURTHER ENTRY ACCOUNTING FOR OILY WATER. ON 8 AUGUST 2024 OCM DATA INDICATES OWS RUNNING FOR 51 MINUTES WITH NO ENTRY INTO ORB. 7 DECEMBER 2024 OCM DATA INDICATES OWS RAN ON TWO OCCASIONS TOTALING 1 HOUR AND 40 MINUTES WITH NO ENTRY INTO ORB. ON 16 JANUARY 2025, OCM DATA INDICATES OWS RAN FOR 2 MINUTES WHILE ORB ENTRY STATES OWS RAN FOR 2 HOURS. ADDITIONALLY THE ENTRY FOR THIS DATE HAS INACCURATE THROUGHPUT FOR OPERATION AND IS MISSING MASTER'S SIGNATURE FOR COMPLETED PAGE. MARPOL ANNEX 1 REG 17.4 30 ABC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 9 February 2025
Resolution: Class report received attesting to retraining of onboard crew to improve accuracy of future logs.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 3 February 2025 Resolved
OIL FILTERING EQUIPMENT REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 1 OF THIS REGULATION SHALL BE OF A DESIGN APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.THE VESSELS IOPP STATES THE OIL CONTENT METER HAS BEEN APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION MEPC. 107(49). IN THE EVENT THE 15PPM BILGE ALARM IS REPLACED, MEANS SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO ENSURE THE DATA RECORDED REMAINS AVAILABLE ON BOARD FOR 18 MONTHS. A NEW OCM WAS INSTALLED ON BOARD OCTOBER 14, 2024. OCM DATA IS MISSING FROM 31 AUGUST 2024 TO 14 OCTOBER 2024. MARPOL ANNEX 1 REG 14.6 30 ABC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 9 February 2025
Resolution: Class report received. Rectification of deficiency not possible due to OCM being in custody of USCG.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 February 2025 Resolved
AFTER ANY SURVEY OF THE SHIP UNDER REGULATIONS 7, 8, 9 OR 10 HAS BEEN COMPLETED, NO CHANGE SHALL BE MADE IN THE STRUCTURAL ARRANGEMENTS, MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER ITEMS COVERED BY THE SURVEY, WITHOUT THE SANCTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION. PSCO OBSERVED THE SUCTION PUMP FOR THE COOLING FRESH WATER SYSTEM HAD A NEW VALVE WELDED ON A SECTION OF PIPE THAT WAS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SYSTEMS DIAGRAM. VESSEL WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CONSENT FROM THE ADMINISTRATION. 74SOLAS(20)I/11 50 AC
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 February 2025
Resolution: Pipe and added valve removed by crew. Removal verified by class in class report. Newly installed pipe found to be in order by class.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 3 February 2025 Resolved
EACH EMERGENCY GENERATING SET ARRANGED TO BE AUTOMATICALLY STARTED SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH STARTING DEVICES APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATION. PSCO OBSERVED LOOSE CABLES ON BATTERIES FOR THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR CONNECTION TERMINAL. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/44.2 17C/Cleared
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 3 February 2025
Resolution: Cables tightened appropriately by vessel's crew in presence of PSCOs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 3 February 2025 Resolved
MAINTENANCE, TESTING AND INSPECTIONS SHALL BE CARRIED OUT BASED ON THE GUIDELINES DEVELOPED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO ENSURE RELIABILITY OF FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS. PSCO OBSERVED 06 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS THAT WERE NOT INSPECTED ACCORDING TO ORGANIZATION GUIDELINES. 74SOLAS(20)II-2 14.2.2.1 17C/Cleared
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 3 February 2025
Resolution: Ships crew inspected remaining portable fire extinguishers IAW ships procedures.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 9 January 2025 Resolved
The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations. The tecnical and operational nature of deficiencies 02 and 03 provide objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness, of the implementation of the ISM Code. A safety management audit carried out by the Administration or the RO, with a corresponding report of findings satisfactory to the OCMI must be submitted prior to clearance of this deficiency and release of detention. 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1 ISM Code 10.1 30AC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 12 January 2025
Resolution: Received class report attesting to completion of audit. Audit identified two nonconformities to be addressed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 9 January 2025 Resolved
Each emergency generating set arranged to be automatically started shall be equipped with starting devices approved by the Administration. PSCO observed emergency generator batteries stored on deck without any securing arrangements. Additionally, cables were not connected to the battery terminals, preventing automatic starting. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/44.2 30AC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 12 January 2025
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs. Repairs verified by PSCOs during def check.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 9 January 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. While bunkering fuel oil, leaks were found throughout the engine room including lower deck, 2nd deck, and port side hose connection, creating fire hazard. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/4.2.2 30AC
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 12 January 2025
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repair of bunker line. PSCOs found no evidence of further leaking during def check and verified that previously leaked oil had been wiped clean.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 9 January 2025 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 fault alarm on smoke detection system panel for cargo holds. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/14.2.1.1.2 17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 January 2025
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repair. PSCOs verified that fault alarm was no longer showing on panel during def check.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 9 January 2025 Resolved
After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9 or 10 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipment, and other items covered by the survey. PSCO observed extention cords installed for oil cleaning machines on auxiliary engines with no class documentation. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11b 50AC
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 January 2025
Resolution: Received class report. PSCOs noted machines were no longer in use.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 9 January 2025 No resolution recorded
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 and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board. PSCO observed removed ballast line valve on lowest deck in engine room. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1 50AC
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 27 December 2023 Resolved
ALL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE. THE VESSEL'S FREE FALL LIFE BOAT FAILED TO START DUE TO A DEAD BATTERY, RENDERING IT NONCOMPLIANT WITH LSA CODE 4.4.6.2. 74SOLAS(20)III/34
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 December 2023
Resolution: Received Class Report rectifying deficiency. Class Report uploaded in Documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 5 May 2020 Resolved
THE NORMAL EQUIPMENT OF EVERY LIFE BOAT SHALL CONSIST OF A FOOD RATION AS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH 4.1.5.1.18 TO ACCOMODATE NOT LESS THAN 10000Kj FOR EACH PERSON THE LIFE BOAT IS CERTIFIED TO ACCOMODATE. HALF OF THE FOOD RATIONS FOUND IN THE SHIPS LIFEBOAT WERE COMPROMISED (16 OF 32). 74 SOLAS (14) III / 34
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 May 2020
Resolution: DOCUMENTATION THAT RATIONS WERE ORDERED WAS RCV'D.

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.