AMBER BAY

Tank Ship · Built 2010s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

AMBER BAY is a 2016 tank ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 57 inspections since 2017, most recently in July 2026, along with 20 deficiencies and 12 operational controls.

Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 10 July 2026.

Built: 2016
Last inspected: 10 July 2026
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 57
Deficiencies: 20 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 1 other vessel

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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 Tank Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 10 July 2026

Recorded inspections57

…physical examinations24

…administrative events8

…with no type recorded25

Deficiencies 20 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2017–2026)

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

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9764520

VRPC7

1436778

Flag

HONG KONG

Maury page id

psix-1436778

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it10377 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
12800 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
19041 - Displacement, Metric Ton
3199 - Convention (Subpart B), Net 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.

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Detail on this page

57 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 20 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 12 operational controls with the dates imposed and removed; 1 vessel inspected with it, by name and date; the documentation record, as PSIX holds it. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 1

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

IONA MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 199801 · 6 October 2018 · activity 6563227

Inspection history · 57

10 July 2026 COC-TVE Annual · PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8430415

9 July 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8434491

29 June 2025 PSC B · COC-TVE Renew

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8168629

21 June 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8165305

21 June 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8166014

18 June 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8162129

18 June 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8163155

21 April 2025 COE-Administrative

Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8116210

27 February 2025 COE-Administrative

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8085597

27 June 2024 PSC B · COC-TVE Annual

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7938288

15 January 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7849452

22 October 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7812703

22 September 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7796402

23 June 2023 COC-TVE Renew · PSC B

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7720989

22 June 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7721595

6 June 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7704301

22 December 2022 In-Service Inspection · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7612183

22 October 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7582730

20 October 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7581091

19 June 2022 PSC B · COC-TVE Annual

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7473728

14 June 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7477504

13 June 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7476082

1 June 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7465486

10 May 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7448395

6 October 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7327646

14 September 2021 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7311883

17 July 2021 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7258640

23 June 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7233850

8 June 2021 PSC B · COC-TVE Renew · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7219162

8 June 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7219309

18 May 2021 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7200578

22 April 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7180805

16 April 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7176595

10 October 2020 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7074894

3 October 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7070558

23 September 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7063558

15 September 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7058324

9 September 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7054043

6 September 2020 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7052028

6 July 2020 Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6998483

19 June 2020 PSC B · COC-TVE Annual

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6981319

30 May 2020 Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6986300

18 November 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6857713

21 September 2019 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6817467

20 September 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6816814

21 May 2019 COC-TVE Renew · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6684689

20 December 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6600601

20 December 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6602333

8 October 2018 PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6557023

7 October 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6556628

7 October 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6557262

6 October 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6563227

5 October 2018 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6557444

27 June 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6457954

21 April 2018 Ballast Water Examination · COC-TVE Annual · ISPS II Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6393152

27 June 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6189005

7 May 2017 COC-TVE Renew · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COE-Dockside

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6139834

Deficiency record · 20

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 10 July 2026 Resolved

Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew, and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. PSCO observed 02 surge protectors daisy chained servicing bridge IT equipment. 74 SOLAS (20 CONS) II-1, 40.1.3 ; 10 C

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 July 2026
Resolved 10 July 2026
Resolution: PSCO observed removal of daisy chained surge protectors.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations

Issued 10 July 2026 Resolved

The fire integrity of the divisions shall be maintained at the openings and penetrations. PSCO observed pipe penetration through A Class bulkhead in Emergency Generator Room. 74 SOLAS (20 CONS) II-2/9.1.3 ; 10C

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 July 2026
Resolved 10 July 2026
Resolution: Chief Engineer found cap and locking pin for through hull piping and secured A60 boundary integrity.

14 - Pollution Prevention › 148 - Ballast Water › Ballast Water Management System (BMWS)

Issued 22 December 2022 Resolved

The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel equipped with ballast tanks that operates in the waters of the United States must employ one of the following ballast water management methods. Vessel reported inoperable ballast water treatment system on board. 33CFR 151.2025(a)

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 4 February 2023
Resolution: BV Class report attesting to operation and repair of BWTS

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator

Issued 17 July 2021 Resolved

Each emergency generating set arranged to be automatically started shall be equipped with starting devices approved by the administration with a stored energy capability of at least three consecutive starts. Vessel discovered primary start on emergency generator was inoperable. This Form B deficiency due date will correspond with the Flag state dispensation for repair to defect until 25 Jul 2021. 74 SOLAS (14) II-1/44.2

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 September 2021
Resolution: Attended and conducted satisfactory test.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Pilot ladders and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements

Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved

10101 - Equipment an arrangements for pilot ladder transfers shall comply with the requirements of this regulation and due regard shall be paid to the standards adopted by the organization. PSCO observed the pilot ladder shackled to the deck on the ropes between two ladder steps. 74 SOLAS (14) V/23.1.2 Resolution A.1045(27) MSC.1/Circ.1428

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 June 2021
Resolution: Received class report.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved

99101 - Cargo containment system must have a high level alarm marked with the legend "HIGH LEVEL ALARM." PSCO observed "HL" marked on the superstructure. 46 CFR 153.409(a)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 June 2021
Resolution: Received Class report attesting to rectification of deficiency.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved

99101 - A tank overflow alarmmust be identified with the legend "TANK OVERFLOW ALARM." PSCO observed "HHL" for the overflow alarm identification. 46 CFR 153.408(d)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 June 2021
Resolution: Received report from Class attesting to rectification of deficiency.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Loading/Ballast condition

Issued 10 October 2020 Resolved

To discharge ballast water into waters of the United States, the master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel subject to §151.2025 of this subpart must either ensure that the ballast water meets the ballast water discharge standard as defined in §151.2030(a), use an AMS as described in §151.2025(a)(3) or ballast exclusively with water from a U.S. public water system, as described in §151.2025(a)(2), according to the schedule in paragraph (b) of this section. Vessel reported inoperable BWMS. Discharge of untreated ballast into U.S. waters is not authorized without prior written authorization from the local Captain of the Port under the provisions of 33 CFR 151.2040(b).

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 11 October 2020
Resolution: Received proper documentation from vessel attesting to repairs and were made to the satisfaction of Coast Guard.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 6 September 2020 Resolved

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. During the inbound transit to Tampa FL, on 6SEP20, the vessel experienced a loss of propulsion due to a failure of the main engine jacket water control valve.40 A C

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 8 October 2020

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 6 September 2020 Resolved

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. PSCO observed the engine control rooms AC was inoperable resulting in switchboards and electrical panels being exposed to high temperatures. ELR doors were found tied open to assist with cooling.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2020
Resolution: Class attested to the proper repairs of the air conditioning unit within the engine control room.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company responsibility and authority

Issued 6 September 2020 Resolved

The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations. In meeting these requirements, the company should ensure that appropriate corrective action is taken. Vessel ordered new jacket water control valve in December 2019, which has not been received. Present jacket water control valve failed causing a loss of propulsion.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 September 2020

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 19 June 2020 Resolved

SOLAS 2014 II-2/4.1.1 To prevent the ignition of flammable liquids means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. Inspector found fuel leaking from #4 fuel injector return line.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 19 June 2020
Resolution: Injector tightened against gasket.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 19 June 2020 Resolved

2014 SOLAS II-1/45.5.4 Where cables which are installed in hazardous area introduce the risk of fire or explosion in the event of an electrical fault in such areas. Special precautions against such risks shall be taken to the satisfaction of the administration. PSCO found cable housing parted and wires exposed on #3 cargo pump upper bearing temperature sensor.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 19 June 2020
Resolution: Temperature sensor wire replaced with proper fitting.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 19 June 2020 Resolved

2014 SOLAS II-1/27.4 Internal combustion engines of a cylinder diameter of 200mm or a crankcase volume of .6 cubic meters and above shall be provided with crankcase explosion relief valves of a suitable type with sufficient relief area. The relief valves shall be arranged or provided with means to ensure that discharge from them is so directed as to minimize the possibility of injury to personnel. PSCO found #4 crankcase explosion cover leaking oil.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 19 June 2020
Resolution: Relief valve tightened to prevent leaking of oil.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 19 June 2020 Resolved

2014 SOLAS II-2/4.1.3 To prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids the ignitability of combustible materials shall be restricted. PSCO found accumulation of oil on #2 and #3 main engine exhaust valve covers.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 19 June 2020
Resolution: Valve cover tightened to prevent leaking oil.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 19 June 2020 Resolved

2014 SOLAS II-2/4.1.3 To prevent the ignition of combustible materials of combustible materials or flammable liquids, the ignitability of combustible materials shall be restricted. PSCO observed oil leaking from sludge tank supply line to incinerator day tank.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 19 June 2020
Resolution: Lagging and leaks of sludge repaired.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › SOPEP

Issued 21 September 2019 Resolved

01314 - SOPEP - The SOPEP shall consist of procedures to be followed by Master and detailed descriptions of actions to take following incidents. The Plan and table of contents are inconsistent (i.e. entire Schedule 3, Part 3 of the plan is missing). SOPEP needs full review for accuracy - MARPOL I/37.2

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 18 November 2019
Resolution: PSC NOLA recieved the new SOPEP issued to the vessel, satisfying the requirements.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 18 December 2018 Resolved

BEFORE THE SHIP LEAVES PORT AND AT ALL TIMES DURING THE VOYAGE, ALL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES SHALL BE IN WORKING ORDER AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE. THE FREE FALL LIFEBOAT COULD NOT START RENDERING IT INOPERABLE.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel attended by team, witnessed operation of lifeboat engine throttled ahead and astern. Class also generated a report attesting to the repairs.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Communications

Issued 21 April 2018 Resolved

1835-Cargo Vent System-Each cargo tank of a tankship must be equipped with an intransically safe tank overfill alarm. The tank overfill alarm must activate a visible and audible alarm so that it can be seen and heard from the cargo deck area. PSCO observed visual indicator for the overfill alarm not operational. Visual indicator to be repaired prior to loading cargo in the U.S. 46 CFR 39.2007(a)(d)(3), a, c.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 April 2018
Resolved 22 April 2018
Resolution: Survey statement from classification society (BV) indicated the light on the overfill alarm has been repaired and is in proper working condition. Vessel permitted to load cargo.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Pumproom

Issued 21 April 2018 Resolved

1820 - Cargo pump room/handling spaces - Electrical equipment cables and wiring shall not be installed in hazardous locations unless it conforms with standards not inferior of those acceptable by the administration. PSCO observed exposed wires between the temperature sensors and pump casing and bearings in the cargo pump room and the wire sheathing. Only electrical tape was used to close the gap. Vsl to provide intransically safe wiring , properly installed to manufacturers specs prior to discharging cargo. SOLAS 74(a) 2014 consolidated II-1/45.11, a.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 April 2018
Resolved 22 April 2018
Resolution: Received survey statement from classification society (BV) stating satisfactory repairs have been implemented on the temperature sensors. Vessel permitted to discharge cargo.

Ownership record

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