Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 18 November 2025.
Inspection history · 43
18 November 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8270288
14 August 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8209580
25 July 2025
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8194227
13 January 2025
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8060411
27 December 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8051288
27 December 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8091392
12 June 2024
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7932062
7 May 2024
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7903101
27 December 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7842943
6 November 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7824709
12 October 2023
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7806824
21 June 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7719995
7 April 2023
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7664475
8 March 2023
Deficiency Check · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7647433
6 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7425964
20 March 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7413364
12 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7383527
1 October 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7324835
3 March 2021
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7149376
9 December 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7108987
13 October 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7076298
16 August 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7034199
1 June 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6972164
8 May 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6950193
14 April 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6939322
14 April 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6952129
7 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6936502
19 February 2020
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6911394
19 December 2019
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6872410
28 May 2019
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6692481
30 April 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6674903
28 October 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6569571
25 June 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6454998
26 May 2018
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6422369
1 March 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6364116
9 January 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6334643
7 December 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6320505
13 November 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6305878
23 May 2017
In-Service Inspection · ISPS III Exam · PI Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6153067
23 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6153777
18 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6152801
4 November 2016
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6035063
4 November 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6040400
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 18 August 2025
Resolved
Means of escape from each machinery space in cargo ships shall comply with the following provisions. Self closing fire doors of the same fire integrity standard shall be fitted in the same enclosure. PSCO received a class report stating the fire door has been temporarily repaired.
74SOLAS(24)II-2/ 13.4.2.1.1
Rectify by 29SEP25 to satisfaction of RO & USCG
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 September 2025
Resolved 18 November 2025
Resolution: MSU Savannah recieved DNV class report attesting to satisfactory replacement of A-60 fire door
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 July 2025
Resolved
The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible material or flammable liquids. Function requirements shal be met: Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed fuel leaking from emergency generator #1 injector piping during operational test. 74 SOLAS(24)II-2/4.1.1
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 25 July 2025
Resolution: Chief engineer tightened the fuel fitting and re-tested the engine. All sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 25 July 2025
Resolved
Means of escape from the machinery space in cargo ships shall comply with the following provisions. Self-closing fire doors of the same fire integrety standards shall be fitted in the enslosure. PSCO identified extensive damage on fire door leading from engine room to escape trunk.
74 SOLAS(14)II-2/13.4.2.1
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 13 August 2025
Resolution: vsl made temporary repairs to damaged fire door. Class extended due date to 29SEP25. Issued new deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. PSCO observed the emergency fire pump non-operational.
74SOLAS(04)II-2/14.2.1.2 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 May 2024
Resolution: Received class report attesting to proper operation of emergency fire pump
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
01- All electrical appliances shall be so constructed and installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in a normal manner. PSCO observed light bulb covers on R11 test switch board missing, exposed wires on starting gear junction box and sea chest value switch junction bar.
74 Solas (2004) II-1/ 45.1.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 March 2023
Resolved 9 March 2023
Resolution: Class provided documentation attesting that the deficiency has been rectified.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
02-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 particulars, 02 missing pressure gauges, and 01 inoperable pressure gauges on the no. 2 service generator.
74 Solas (2020) I/11(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 March 2023
Resolved 9 March 2023
Resolution: Class provided documentation attesting that the deficiency has been rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Immersion suits shall be so placed as to be readily accessible and their position shall be plainly indicated. PSCO observed the vessels fire safety plan indicates that the "lug store" room does not have any Immersion suites.
74 Solas(2020) III/ 3.4
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 March 2023
Resolved 9 March 2023
Resolution: Class provided documentation attesting that the deficiency has been rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Maintenance testing and inspections of life-saving appliances shall be carried out in a manner having due reguard to ensuring reliability of such appliances. PSCO observed the vessel's life buoy grab lines were dry rotting and the buoy's lettering were in poor condition.
74 Solas (2020) III/ 20.3.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 March 2023
Resolved 3 April 2023
Resolution: After review of the attached class report, it was determined the deficieny noted above has been rectified.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
05-All ships which undergo repairs, alterations, modifications and outfittings related thereto shall continue to comply with at least the requirements previously applicable to these ships. PSCO observed newly welded piping for the ballast waters treatment system, as well as a temporary repair be a soft patch on the sewage line.
74 Solas(2004) II-1/1.3.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 March 2023
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: Received Class Report rectifying deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 20 March 2022
Resolved
MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO CONTROL LEAKS OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. PSCO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FUEL OIL ACCUMULATION IN THE BILGE.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: Received Class Survey from DNV attesting to rectification of deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 20 March 2022
Resolved
PROVISIONS SHALL BE MADE TO FACILITATE CLEANING, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE OF MAIN PROPULSION AND MACHINERY. PSCO OBSERVED OIL AND WATER ACCUMULATING ON THE MAIN ENGINE AND IN THE BILGE.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 March 2022
Resolution: Received Class Survey from DNV attesting to rectification of deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 28 May 2019
Resolved
Fixed fire-fighting system shall be installed having due regard to the fire growth potential of the protected space. The vessel's fixed CO2 system for the engine room is installed with only 03 of the required 19 CO2 bottles connected for remote activation. 74 SOLAS II-2/10.1.1
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted tech report stating system had properly been set up
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Doors
Issued 26 May 2018
Resolved
Stairways and lift trunks shall be protected by self-closing doors. The "A-0" door in the 2nd deck stairway will not close on its own. 74/78 SOLAS (2014 CONS) II-2/9.2.3.4.1
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 June 2018
Resolved 28 June 2018
Resolution: MSU Savannah received Class report attesting to repairs being completed.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Transfer Equipment Test/Inspection Records
Issued 26 May 2018
Resolved
Each transfer pipe system must not leak under static liquid pressure at least 1.5 times the max working pressure. The frequency of the test must be annually. The crew could not provide record of pressure test. Provide prior to bunkering in the U.S. 33 CFR 156.170
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 May 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted documentation from Master satisfying the requirement. Vessel completed hydrostatic test of bunker lines.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Pump
Issued 23 May 2017
Resolved
1410-The machinery, Boilers, and other pressure vessels and associated piping systems shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service they are intended. While transiting outbound from the port of Brunswick, the vessel suffered a loss of propulsion due to a failure in the main engines high temperature water system. 74/78 SOLAS 04CON CH.II-2/26.1 17ac
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel repaired water cooling system. see documents for class report
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Number of Sources
Issued 23 May 2017
Resolved
1430-A second source of energy for the emergency genersting set shall be provided for three starts within 30 min, unless manual starting can be demonstrated to be effective. During the emergency generator test, the PSCO identified the emergency generator could not be started manually by secondary means due to a broken spring start. 74/78 SOLAS 04CON CH. II-1/44.2 50ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2017
Resolved 23 May 2017
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 23 May 2017
Resolved
2530-The company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the ISM Code. The company is responsible for ensuring that adequate resources and shore based support are provided. On March 7th, 2017 the vessel requested printing paper for OKI Microline 280 elite printer for engine system. Vessel has not received printer paper. Last alarm record was on 08MAR17. 74/78SOLAS14CON CH.IX/3.1 ISM 3.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel was able to locate printer paper from local store. See documents for class report for more details.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 23 May 2017
Resolved
1450-Arrangements shall ensure the safety of the ship in all sailing conditions is equivalent to that of a ship having the machinery spaces manned. Vessel could not provide history records for failure of main propulsion that occured on May 22nd, 2017 74/78 SOLAS 04CON CH. II-1/46.1 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel was able to locate printer paper from local store. See documents for class report for more details.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 4 November 2016
Resolved
01 1410 The condition of the ship and its equiptment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure the ship will remain fit to proceed to sea. The piping supply coolant water to all main and auxilliary machinery was found holed during approach to U.S. waters and a temporary repair was installed. SOLAS 09 CONS. REG I-II Action 17a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 November 2016
Resolved 4 November 2016
Resolution: Damaged elbow for cooling water intake pipe was replaced and operationally tested. Class signed off on repairs prior to vessel's departure.