Records from 2002 to 2019. Most recent: operational control imposed, 13 October 2019.
Inspection history · 23
13 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6833670
1 September 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6807244
19 July 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6758261
19 June 2019
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · COC-TVE Renew
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6714280
25 May 2018
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6423288
25 May 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6430154
28 April 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6401127
30 January 2018
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6346118
30 January 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6347058
6 October 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6282886
25 July 2017
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6220239
25 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6220824
29 June 2017
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COC-TVE Renew · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6188215
28 June 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6189407
28 June 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6189408
25 February 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1748778
19 February 2003
Certificate of Compliance · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1746336
23 December 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1722395
25 November 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1711611
19 May 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1618468
9 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1601279
9 April 2002
Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1602865
12 January 2002
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1476868
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Oil tankers shall carry fire protected lifeboats complying with the requirements of section 4.9 of LSA Code. PSCO found that the piping and one of the securing brackets on the STBD side lifeboat water spary system were damaged by previous event. The piping was partially crushed and the PORT side bow bracket was broken. In addition, the system is missing one nozzle on the forward section.
74 SOLAS (2014) III/31.1.7
50ac
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2019
Resolved 19 July 2019
Resolution: Representatives of the vessel submitted documentation attesting to correcting the noted deficiency.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Discharge of Oil
Issued 25 May 2018
Resolved
Subject to the provisions of regulation 4 of MARPOL ANNEX I and paragraphs 2,3, and 6 of regulation 15, any discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixtures from ships shall be prohibited. PSCOs attended vessel after report of heavy fuel oil spill received. PSCOs witnessed HFO leaking out through stbd side ballast overboard discharge into the sea. MARPOL Annex I Reg. 15.1 Action 17.a.c.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 June 2018
Resolved 27 May 2018
Resolution: See Class Report.Source of oil discharge controlled. Condition of Class imposed.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Discharge of Cargo Residue
Issued 25 May 2018
Resolved
Instructions as to the operation of the ODME shall be IAW an operational manual approved by the administration. ODME manual is not approved by the administration. MARPOL Annex I Reg. 31.4. Action 50.b.c.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 June 2018
Resolved 19 July 2019
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Valve
Issued 30 January 2018
Resolved
1410-Propulsion Main Engine- 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. Vessel experienced a loss of propulsion while transiting outbound of Corpus Christi, TX. 74SOLAS(2014)Ch.1/Reg.11(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 30 January 2018
Resolution: Class report provided attesting to repair.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Valve
Issued 25 July 2017
Resolved
The #2 air start valve was stuck in the open position causing the reduction of propulsion, as noted on attached Class Report.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 August 2017
Resolved 26 July 2017
Resolution: Class issued a condition of class, set to expire on the 8/18/2017
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Flame Screens
Issued 29 June 2017
Resolved
1835 - The venting system shall be provided with devices to prevent passage of flame into the cargo tanks. All 16 flame screens on the vacuum side of the P/V valves are holed and rotted through and would not prevent the passage of flame into the cargo and slop tanks. 74 SOLAS (2001 Cons.) II-2/59.1.5, 46 CFR 39.2011(b) 17abc
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 2 July 2017
Resolution: Received class/flag reports attesting to repairs. See attached documents.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Fixed Gas Detection
Issued 29 June 2017
Resolved
1820 - The sampling points for the bottom of the cargo pump room were disconnected at the gas tight bulkhead penetration from the cargo pump room into the sampling unit in the accommodation space. Furthermore, crew did not have appropriate calibration gas on-board for testing of LEL concentration as per the manufacturer’s instructions. 74 SOLAS(14)II-2/1.6.7 17abc
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 2 July 2017
Resolution: Received class/flag reports attesting to repairs. See attached documents.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Portable Gas Measuring Equipment
Issued 29 June 2017
Resolved
1840 - Crew was unfamiliar with calibration procedures for all portable gas detectors on board. Crew was unable to provide sufficient calibration gas for the detectors. Only one bottle of non-expired calibration gas was produced. During calibration the bottle quickly emptied due to a leak in the tubes being used. 74 SOLAS (2001 Cons) II-2/59.5 17abc
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 2 July 2017
Resolution: Received class/flag reports attesting to repairs. See attached documents.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Emergency Shut-down
Issued 29 June 2017
Resolved
1830 - The steam turbine for the #4 cargo pump has disconnected oil lines for the trip servo-motor. The overspeed, as well as local and remote emergency shutdowns, are potentially affected by this condition. Vessel is not to use the #4 cargo pump in US waters until emergency shutdowns are verified. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/27.1, 33 CFR 155.780(a) 17abc
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 2 July 2017
Resolution: Received class/flag reports attesting to repairs. See attached documents.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Tank Level Monitoring Device
Issued 29 June 2017
Resolved
1840 - This shall be accomplished by high-level alarms or overflow control systems, together with gauging devices and cargo tank filling procedures. The port slop tank closed gauging and overfill devices are inoperable. Vessel is not to utilize the port slop tank in US waters until rectified. 74 SOLAS (2001 Cons.)II-2/59.1.6 46 CFR 39.2003(a) 17abc amended to 40abc on 2JUL17
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 2 August 2017
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Received appropriate documentation from class.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 29 June 2017
Resolved
0720 - The portable fire extinguishers in the cargo pump room have not been inspected by the crew since April 2017. Monthly inspections are required by the company. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/14.2.2.1 17abc
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 2 July 2017
Resolution: Received class/flag reports attesting to repairs. See attached documents.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 29 June 2017
Resolved
0999 - The hydraulic delivery line on the starboard side main deck is wasted in multiple locations as evident by excessive amounts of tape and paint on the piping. In particular, the line appears to be corroded IWO the IG drop line for tanks 6S and 2S. 74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/26.5 17abc
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 2 July 2017
Resolution: Received class/flag reports attesting to repairs. See attached documents.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 29 June 2017
Resolved
0720 - The fire hose box IWO #5 cargo tank is cracked and showed evidence of salt water corrosion on the hose nozzle inside the box. Crew was able to demonstrate functionality of the hose nozzle after conducting maintenance on the nozzle. 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/14.2.1.2 17abc
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 2 July 2017
Resolution: Received class/flag reports attesting to repairs. See attached documents.
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Piping/Hoses
Issued 29 June 2017
Resolved
1899 - Each vessel vapor connection flange face must have a permanent stud projecting outward that has a 0.5 inch diameter and is at least 1 inch long. The vapor flange on the starboard side aft vapor connection is missing the permanent stud. 46 CFR 39.2001(j) 40c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 July 2017
Resolved 2 July 2017
Resolution: Received class/flag reports attesting to repairs. See attached documents.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts
Issued 18 February 2003
Resolved
Starboard liferaft was missing. Vessel obtained liferaft prior to departure but, proper installation was not verified.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 25 February 2003
Resolution: Properly installed stbd liferaft.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks
Issued 18 February 2003
Resolved
Cargo Tank High Level & Overfill Alarms, eratic operation. Demonstrate proper operation of ALL prior to Loading cargo or within 30 days. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tank Level Monitoring Device
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 March 2003
Resolved 25 February 2003
Resolution: High level and overfill alarms work correctly.
Documentation › Logs/Records
Issued 25 November 2002
Resolved
Obtain an oil record approved by flag state and commence making proper entries in accordance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex I, Appendix III. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Oil Record Book
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 23 December 2002
Resolution: Agent provided proof of oil record book used by the vessel.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat)
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Steam leak found in way of steam pipe flange connection to safety relief valves for the low pressure aux boiler. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 May 2002
Resolved 19 May 2002
Resolution: LOC card and MISLE ACT # 1618468 narrative indicates deficiency cleared by Port Arthur.
Documentation › Logs/Records
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
International Safety Management (ISM) record keeping not up to date. Records of corrective actions are not maintained. Vsl must update corrective actions taken to acquire new portable Oxygen meters in official log book. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Logbook (official)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 May 2002
Resolved 19 May 2002
Resolution: LOC card entry and MISLE ACT# 1618468 indicates deficiency cleared by Port Arthur.
Documentation › Logs/Records
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Provide complete SOLAS maintenance manual. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 12 February 2002
Resolved 9 April 2002
Construction/Loadline › Markings
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Paint loadline with contrasting colors LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Load Line Mark
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 January 2002
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Label CO2 alarm in pump room. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Operating Controls
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 12 January 2002
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Repair/Replace lights on liferings on Port and Starboard side deck "A". LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Self-igniting Lights
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 12 January 2002
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Sleeping Accommodations
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Replace sink in cooks accomodation space. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Area Per Person
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 12 February 2002
Resolved 9 April 2002
Resolution: REPAIRS MADE TO SINK. OPERATION SATISFACTORY.
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Provide proof that Epirb and Sart meet administration approval. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 12 January 2002
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Class surveyor to attend vessel to verify the proper operation of Inert Gas System. Provide documentation of proper function and crews operation of IGS.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 January 2002
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Provide Gyro repeater in emergency steering. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Gryo Compass Repeater
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 12 January 2002
Navigation › Emergency Steering
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Class to attend & verify proper operation of bridge and after steering. Provide documentation of proper function and crew operation of bridge and after steering.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 January 2002
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Class to attend vessel & document any crew training non-conformities & provide documentation to Coast Guard Inspector. Document non-conformities of crew indocrination failures & non-conformities of inoperative oxygen meters. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Safety Orientation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2002
Resolved 9 April 2002
Resolution: CLASS AND COAST GUARD VERIFIED ABOVE DEFICIENCIES.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Class to attest to proper repair of soft patch on port bunker tank lower level engine room. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tank
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 January 2002
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Class to attest Fuel oil tank starboard side is structurally sound due to damage sustained. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Side Shell
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 January 2002
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Provide service report for fixed and portable extinguisher systems. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tanks
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 January 2002
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System
Issued 12 January 2002
Resolved
Provide two functional oxygen meters prior to operations.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 January 2002