Records from 2016 to 2022. Most recent: operational control imposed, 7 October 2022.
Inspection history · 20
7 October 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7573691
16 August 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7534175
28 January 2021
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7132314
23 December 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7115839
16 December 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7112773
15 December 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7114177
21 December 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6879699
15 August 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6784442
31 July 2019
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6762983
23 September 2018
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6546182
13 August 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6510681
10 July 2018
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6469489
20 September 2017
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6270843
23 February 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6093166
23 February 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6205880
17 October 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6024320
7 September 2016
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5994362
12 March 2016
NPV Safety Exam · Spot Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5830353
4 February 2016
NPV Safety Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5809285
28 January 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5805285
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 28 January 2021
Resolved
SOLAS (14) II-2/15.2.4.1 - General arrangement plans shall be permanently exhibited for guidance of ship's officers, showing clearly for each deck to control stations, the various fire sections enclosed by "A" class divisions, the section enclosed by "B" class divisions together with particulars of the fire dectection and fire alarm systems, the sprinkler installation, the fire extinguishing appliances., means of access to different compartment. PSCO observed the CO2 battery was labeled incorrectly on the fire control plan.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 January 2021
Resolved 28 January 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 December 2020
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform to the provisions of the present regulations to enusre that the ship in all aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board.
While transitting in to port and while mooring the vessel engine failed to respond to bell commands. Fuel oil leakage alarm showed leaks on the high pressure fuel system between the fuel pumps and the high pressure fuel accumulator. Engine response to bell commands while maneuvering is unreliable.
60(a)(c) - SOLAS 74a I/11
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 23 December 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided class report attesting to repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 31 July 2019
Resolved
Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids and ingnition sources shall be separated from combustible and flammable liquids. PSCO observed excessive fuel oil leakage from fuel oil injectors on main engine cylinders two and three, and from the main engine fuel oil pump A-2. Catch basins below rthe leaking fuel injectors were observed full of oil. - SOLAS 74a (cons) II-2/4 - 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 August 2019
Resolution: Attending Marine Inspector and Class Surveyor verified proper repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 31 July 2019
Resolved
The machinery, boilers, pressure vessels and associated piping systems and fittings shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. PSCO observed steam leaks on main engine and auxiliary lube oil purifiers and exposed electrical wires on main engine lube oil purifiers. - SOLAS 74a (cons) II-1/26.1 - 40ac
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel replaced gasktets on ME and AE purifiers fixeing steam leaks and addressed the wiring issue.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 31 July 2019
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9, or 10 has been completed no change shall be made in machinery, equipment or other items covered by the survey. Generator oil pan drain line has been modified to drain to sludge tank instead of waste oil tank. - 74 SOLAS 2014 cons. I/11(b) - 40ac
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel removed modification to the drain line.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 31 July 2019
Resolved
Other oil level gauges may be used in place of sounding pipes subject to the following: In cargo ships, the failure of such gauges shall not permit release into the space. Cylinder oil tank No. 1 sight glass was actively leaking into the engine room. - SOLAS 74a (cons) II-2/2.2.3.5.2.2-40ac
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 August 2019
Resolution: O-ring replaced within the sightglass preventing any further leaking.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 10 July 2018
Resolved
1420 - Cleanliness of engine room. - The following functional requirements shall be met: means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO identified several oiled leaks from No. 2, 3, and 4 auxiliary engines, and additionally identified leaks on No. 1 and No. 2 cylinders of the main engine. Several failed gaskets on the auxiliary engines were observed and pooled pockets of oil on the main engine's No. 1 and No. 2 cylinder heads. - 74 SOLAS (14) II-2/Reg.4.1.1 - 40ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 27 July 2018
Resolved 13 August 2018
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 10 July 2018
Resolved
0610 - Lifeboats. - Before the ship leave port and at all time during the voyage all lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Stern launch lifeboat was observed with a crack on the starboard side hull approximately 2" in length. - 74 SOLAS (14) III/Reg.20.2 - 40ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 27 July 2018
Resolved 13 August 2018
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 10 July 2018
Resolved
1220 - Freeboard marks. - The ring, lines and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground or black on a light ground. Vessel's port side deck line was painted the same color as the hull. - ICLL 66 I/8 - 40ac
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 27 July 2018
Resolved 13 August 2018
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 23 February 2017
Resolved
CODE:1410 CITE:74 SOLAS (2014 CONS.) CH.I/II ACTION:60AC. Vessel suffered a blackout and loss of engine propulsion due to unknown electrical abnormalities.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 February 2017
Resolution: See Narrative.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 7 September 2016
Resolved
CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE FUEL SUPPLY AND SPILL LINES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED HAVING REGARD TO THEIR ABILITY TO PREVENT PRESSURIZED OIL FUEL LEAKS WHILE IN SERVICE AND AFTER MAINTENANCE. THE NUMBER TWO AUX GENERATOR FUEL INLET VALVE IS LEAKING EXCESSIVELY. 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/4.2.2.5.4. 40 a.c.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 17 October 2016
Resolution: Recieved report from DNV-GL attesting to the propper repairs of the fuel lines. See attached report.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Oil Tanks (moderate fire risks)
Issued 7 September 2016
Resolved
THE IGNITABILITY OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SHALL BE RESTRICTED. THE NUMBER TWO SLUDGE SETTLING TANK LAGGING ON OUTBOARD SIDE IS SATURATED WITH OIL. 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/4.1.3. 40 a.c.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 17 October 2016
Resolution: Recieved report from DNV-GL attesting to propper repair/replacement of lagging. See attached report.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Company Responsibility/Authority Documentation
Issued 4 February 2016
Resolved
2510-Safety and environmental policy- The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevent rules. Objective evidence discovered in an expanded ISM exam revealed that the company failed to fully implement the requirements of the ISM Code through the SMS. See narrative.- SOLAS74(2014Cons.)IX/3.1 ISM Code 10.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2016
Resolution: Company updated weekly safety checks to include checking for oil leaks.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Critical Equipment/Systems ID Procedures
Issued 4 February 2016
Resolved
2510-Safety and environmental policy-The company should clearly define the Master's responsibility with regards to implementing the safety and environmental policy of the company. The last weekly safety check logged in the SMS was 09 January 2016. Main engine cylinder maintenance from 2013 was not logged in the SMSA third party external audit is recommended.-SOLAS74(2014Cons.)IX/3.1 ISM Code 5.1.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2016
Resolution: The Company conducted a survey of their SMS and scheduled an external audit of their SMS at their next port of call.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Filter/Strainer
Issued 4 February 2016
Resolved
0999-Other(Safety in General)-The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible material or flammable liquids. Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. Excessive leaks, oil soaked lagging, and clogged oil drains were found. See narrative.- SOLAS74(2014Cons.)II-2/4.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2016
Resolution: Oil leaks were corrected, oil soaked lagging replaced, plugged drains cleared, and excessive pooled oil was cleaned up.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Compressor
Issued 4 February 2016
Resolved
1499- Other(Prop. & Aux. Machienery)-The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained. The #1 generator has a lube oil leak via a deteriorated O-ring and the #2 generator has a coolant leak near the jacket water pump. One HFO purifier and one MDO purifier was found inoperable. Cooling for the #2 Start Air Compressor is inoperable.-Solas74(2014Cons.)I/11
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 February 2016
Resolution: PSC team observed that #1 & 2 genrators, Diesel Oil Purifier, and #2 Start Air compressor were all functioning properly
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Valve
Issued 28 January 2016
Resolved
Vessel asked PSC if they can bring main engine offline and replace exhaust valve sensor.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 January 2016
Resolved 2 March 2016
Resolution: DNV-GL class report indicates the M/E #3 cylinder exhaust valve's stroke sensor aft was malfuncting. Report attests to repairs.