Records from 2016 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 10 September 2024.
Inspection history · 20
10 September 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8000071
6 September 2024
Appeal
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 8003217
26 July 2024
PSC B · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7964251
17 July 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7958037
7 June 2024
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7929877
1 April 2024
PSC B · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7888065
28 October 2023
PSC B · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7815660
4 June 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7703004
4 June 2023
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7703217
27 March 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7657554
26 March 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7656942
25 March 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7662707
13 June 2022
Administrative Inspection · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7474296
2 February 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7389768
29 December 2021
Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7373546
27 December 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7372863
22 December 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7371479
13 December 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7366924
13 August 2020
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7009925
26 October 2016
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6026990
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Reports of non-conf., accidents & hazardous occur.
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that... .2any non-conformity is reported, with its possible cause, if known; .3appropriate corrective action is taken.
74 SOLAS (Cons. 2020)
IX/3 ISM Code10.2
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 21 July 2024
Resolution: ISM Audit Report Provided
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: means of escape systems and appliances.
During the test of the emergency fire pump no pressure from the fire hoses could be confirmed. After 3 hours on board crew was still unable to show proper operation of emergency fire pump.
74 SOLAS (Cons 2009)
II-x/14.2.1.1.3
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 21 July 2024
Resolution: Class Report Provided
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
The means of control of any fixed gas fire-extinguishing system shall be readily accessible, simple to operate and shall be grouped together in as few locations as possible at positions not likely to be cut off by fire in a protected space. At each location there shall be clear instructions relating to the operation of the system having regard to the safety of personnel.
CO2 system for paint room with controls in forward fire control room did not have instructions posted for proper operation. Crew was not aware of this and multiple inspections were carried out.
74 SOLAS (Cons. 2009)
II-2 /10.4.1.1.1
FSS Code (2015)
5.2.1.3.3
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 21 July 2024
Resolution: Class Report Provided
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboat inventory
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
Each survival craft shall be stowed: fully equipped as required by this chapter and the code: a food rations as described in paragraph 4.1.5.1.18 totaling not less than 10,000KJ for each person the lifeboat is permitted to accommodate; these rations shall be kept in airtight packaging and be stowed in a watertight container.
PSCO observed that 24 of 25 food rations on-board the life boat were not airtight. When speaking to 3rd officer he reported to the previous C/O that they packages were damaged in February 2024 and C/O was only worried about expiration date, not packaging of food rations.
74 SOLAS (Cons. 2020)
III/13.1.4
LSA Code 4.4.8.12
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 21 July 2024
Resolution: Class Report Provided
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
Rescue boats shall be fitted with weather-tight stowage for small items of equipment.
PSCO observed Port and Stbd quarter hatches on rescue boat were not secured or weather-tight.
74 SOLAS (Cons. 2020)
III/13.1.4
LSA Code 5.1.1.11
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 21 July 2024
Resolution: Class Report Provided
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
An on-board means of recharging breathing apparatus cylinders used during drills shall be provided or a suitable number of spare cylinders shall be carried on board to replace those used.
PSCO observed vessel has 12 air cylinders with zero training bottles or compressor on-board to refill bottles.
74 SOLAS (Cons. 2020)
II-2/ 15.2.2.6
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 July 2024
Resolution: Class Report Provided
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
Every ship of 100 GT and above, and every ship which is certified to carry 15 or more persons shall carry a garbage management plan which the crew shall follow...
PSCO observed in hydraulic room an excessive amount of garbage stowed in the room without being stored in proper containers. The pile was over 2.5 meters tall in the corner.
MARPOL(Cons. 2022)
Annex V/10.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2024
Resolution: Class Report Provided
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that: the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured.
PSCO observed the Main Switchboard #7 front with 2 open breakers allowing access to electrical wiring. QF18 and QF7.
74 SOLAS (Cons. 2020)
II-1/40.1.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2024
Resolution: Class Report Provided
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil/water interface detector
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
Ship staff training should include familiarization in the operation and maintenance of the equipment.
C/E and crew could not properly test or show memory of oily water separator. Crew was using a brush to simulate oil content. Superintendent conducted training with C/E on proper testing procedures on board the vessel.
MARPOL(Cons. 2022)
Annex 1/14.7
MEPC.107/(49)1.1.5
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 July 2024
Resolution: C/E was provided training by the Superintendent and proper operation was shown to PSCO.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 147 - Anti-Fouling › Other (AFS)
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
The Master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of any vessel equipped with ballast water tanks that operates in waters of the United States must follow these practices: remove fouling organism from from the vessel's hull piping, and tanks on a regular basis and dispose of any removed substances in accordance with local, State and Federal Regulations.
PSCO observed hull growth on port side anti-fouling paint in ballast conditions running the length of the vessel
33CFR151.2050(f)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 August 2024
Resolved 10 September 2024
Resolution: Received report of satisfactory hull cleaning completed in Balboa.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 June 2024
Resolved
Where remote control of propulsion machinery from the navigation bridge the speed, direction of thrust shall be fully controllable from the navigation bridge under all sailing conditions, including manoeuvring. During consecutive voyages, bridge control was reported to be inoperable. SOLAS 20 II-1/31.2.1., Code 40 ac
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 26 July 2024
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report and technician’s report from issuing entity satisfying the requirement
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 November 2023
Resolved
The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met. Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO identified a fuel leak on quick closing fuel supply valve for the main diesel engine. 74SOLAS20 II-2/4.1.1 Restricted, Code 60ac
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 3 November 2023
Resolved 4 November 2023
Resolution: Recieved, reviewed and accepted Class Report from BV attesting to the satisfactory rectification of outstanding deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 November 2023
Resolved
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. PSCO observed jacket water leaks on the main diesel engine cylinders 2 and 3. 74SOLAS20 II-1/26.1 Restricted, Code 60ac
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 3 November 2023
Resolved 4 November 2023
Resolution: Recieved, reviewed and accepted Class Report from BV attesting to the satisfactory rectification of outstanding deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 3 November 2023
Resolved
A fixed fire extinguishing system required by paragraph 5 below may be any of the following systems. A fixed gas fire-extinguishing system complying with the provisions of the fire safety systems code. At each location there shall be clear instructions relating to the operation of the system having regard to the safety of personnel. PSCO identified that crew failed to post operating instructions for cargo hold fixed gas fire-extinguishing system. 74SOLAS20 II-2/10.4.1.1.1, FSS Code 5.2.1.3.3, Code 40ac
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 14 November 2023
Resolved 4 November 2023
Resolution: Recieved, reviewed and accepted Class Report from BV attesting to the satisfactory rectification of outstanding deficiency.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 November 2023
Resolved
All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as to not cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. PSCO identified multiple failed bonding/grounding straps on electrical conduit line servicing focsle on starboard main deck.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 14 November 2023
Resolved 4 November 2023
Resolution: Recieved, reviewed and accepted Class Report from BV attesting to the satisfactory rectification of outstanding deficiency.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage
Issued 3 November 2023
Resolved
Every ship of 100 gross tonnage and above shall carry a garbage management plan which the crew shall follow. PSCO identified excess oil drums stowed on stern. properly dispose of IAW ships waste management plan. MARPOL 73/78 V/10.2, Code 40ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 14 November 2023
Resolved 4 November 2023
Resolution: Recieved, reviewed and accepted Class Report from BV attesting to the satisfactory rectification of outstanding deficiency.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage
Issued 3 November 2023
Resolved
Every ship of 100 gross tonnage and above shall carry a garbage management plan which the crew shall follow. PSCO observed excess cargo/garbage containers not stored IAW garbage management plan. MARPOL 73/78 V/10.2, Code 40ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 14 November 2023
Resolved 4 November 2023
Resolution: Recieved, reviewed and accepted Class Report from BV attesting to the satisfactory rectification of outstanding deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 October 2023
Resolved
The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vsls, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design/ adequate for the service. It was reported that while Vsl was in maneuvering stations at IMT Davant, that they had a loss of start air pressure. It is the belief of the PSCO that C.E. ran start air receivers to low air pressure while answering EOT orders from the bridge. Attest to operational readiness of ships ability to start/control/maneuver as designed. SOLAS 74 AM II/1 26 Code 60 ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 28 October 2023
Resolved 4 November 2023
Resolution: Recieved, reviewed and accepted Class Report from BV attesting to the satisfactory rectification of outstanding deficiency.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Documentation-ISM
Issued 28 October 2023
Resolved
The Company should establish procedures. PSCO identified that ships engineers have not updated to Vsl’s newest ISM from AY 22. Conduct Internal Audit within 90 days. ISM Code 10 ac
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 29 October 2023
Resolved 4 November 2023
Resolution: Recieved, reviewed and accepted Class Report from BV attesting to the satisfactory rectification of outstanding deficiency.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 28 October 2023
Resolved
All ships engaged on international voyages shall keep on board record of navigational activities. Vessel could not produce a bell log for Bridge or Engine Room, crew entries are not made into ship’s logs. SOLAS 74 AM V 28 Code 60 ac
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 28 October 2023
Resolved 4 November 2023
Resolution: Recieved, reviewed and accepted Class Report from BV attesting to the satisfactory rectification of outstanding deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 21 June 2022
Resolved
STAIRWAYS AND LIFT TRUNKS WHICH PENETRATE MORE THAN A SINGLE DECK SHALL BE SURROUNDED BY AT LEAST "A-0" CLASS DIVISION AND BE PROTECTED BY SELF-CLOSING DOORS AT ALL LEVELS. THE SELF-CLOSING FIRE DOORS SURROUNDING THE STAIRWAY WERE UNABLE TO FULLY CLOSE AND LATCH.
74SOLAS (20) II-2/9.2.3.4.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 June 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: DOORS WERE LUBRICATED AND SERVICED.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Holds and tanks safety
Issued 21 June 2022
Resolved
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 THAY ARE INTENDED AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO A PERSON ON BOARD.
MULTIPLE HYDRAULIC HOSES SERVICING EACH OF THE CARGO HATCH CONTROL RAMS WERE FOUND DAMAGED.
74 SOLAS (20) II-1/26.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 June 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: CREW REPLACED ALL HYDRAULIC HOSES FOR CARGO HATCH CONTROLS.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 21 June 2022
Resolved
ALL METAL SHEATHS AND ARMOUR OF CABLES SHALL BE ELECTICALLY CONTINUOUS AND SHALL BE EARTHED. 10 GROUNDING CABLES ON THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT PIPES IN THE CARGO AREA WERE SEVERELY WASTED OR MISSING.
74 SOLAS (20) II-1/ 45.4.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 June 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING CABLES REPLACED WITH NEW ONES.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Insulation wetted through (oil)
Issued 21 June 2022
Resolved
MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO CONTROL LEAKS OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING THE IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.MAIN ENGINE HAS OIL SOAKED LAGGING ON #2 AND #3 CYLINDER OIL DRAIN LINES.
74SOLAS(20)II-2/4.1.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 June 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: CREW WAS ABLE TO INSTALL NEW LAGGING.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Jacketed high pressure lines and oil leakage alarm
Issued 21 June 2022
Resolved
EXTERNAL HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL DELIVERY LINES BETWEEN THE HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS AND FUEL INJECTORS SHALL BE PROTECTED WITH A JACKETING PIPING SYSTEM CAPABLE OF CONTAINING FUEL FROM A HIGH-PRESSURE LINE PAILURE. #3 CYLINDER FUEL OIL INJECTOR LINE ON MAIN ENGINE HAS A 2FT PORTION OF DETERIORATED JACKETING THAT LEFT THE LINE EXPOSED.
74SOLAS(20)II-2/4.2.2.5.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 June 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: CREW WAS ABLE TO REPLACE WITH NEW JACKETING.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Water, pipes, tanks
Issued 21 June 2022
Resolved
THE CONDITION OF THE SHIP AND ITS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED TO CONFORM WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PRESENT REQULATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THE SHIP IN ALL RESPECTS WILL REMAIN FIT TO PROCEED TO SEA WITHOUT DANGER TO THE SHIP OR PERSONS ON BOARD. SITE GLASS FOR HOT WELL WATER TANK CRACKED AND LEAKING.
74SOLAS(20)I/II(a)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 June 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: CREW REPAIRED WITH NEW SITE GLASS.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 148 - Ballast Water › Ballast Water Management System (BMWS)
Issued 29 December 2021
Resolved
Issued extra ordinary circumstance def. vessel was not capable of conducting BWE with shipboard system
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 29 December 2021
Resolved 2 February 2022
Resolution: SEC HOU PSC received TECH report and CLASS report confirming the BWTS is not repaired and operational.