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Inspection history · 12
24 March 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6930877
21 February 2020
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6907651
31 May 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6704404
31 May 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6706409
30 May 2019
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam · Deficiency Check · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6690458
28 May 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6697442
22 May 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6690865
14 August 2018
Ballast Water Examination · Deficiency Check · MARPOL Annex I Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6512041
14 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6515286
2 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6496823
10 June 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6439614
1 June 2018
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6427729
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 30 May 2019
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 ship or persons on board. Failure occurred on #4 crane causing boom to fall to deck Clear to the satisfaction of class.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 June 2019
Resolved 21 June 2019
Resolution: Ship fully removed crane #4 thus no longer posing as a safety risk.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 17 August 2018
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its wquipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. During the course of the expanded exam, the ballast eductor skin valve was found frozen in the open position. 74 SOLAS (01) I/11(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 August 2018
Resolved 23 August 2018
Resolution: Ship's crew exercised valve and showed proper operation to ABS and USCG.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil filtering equipment
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
Any ship of 10,000 gross tons and above shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment complying with this regulation. The systems shall be arranged to ensure that any discharge of oily mixtures is automatically stopped when the oil content of the effluent exceeds 15 ppm. The OWS systems were arranged in a way that allowed clean water and effluent to be manipulated manually by the Engineering staff, allowing for discharge of greater than 15 ppm. Engineering staff was controlling discharge and effluent via unauthorized joining of clean water line and effluent line. MARPOL Annex I/14.2
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 23 August 2018
Resolution: Certified technician from Green Marine installed new OCM. Additionally, the SW1 line for the OCM was required to be installed in order to show pump operation on the OCM readout. Test was satisfactory.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil filtering equipment
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under paragraph 1 of this regulation has been completed, no change shall be made in the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements or material covered by the survey, without the sanction of the administration, except the direct replacement of such equipment and fittings. Required air vent on top of OWS filter assembly was modified with manually operated ball valve and hose by the engineering staff without approval by the RO. MARPOL Annex I/6.4.2
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 October 2018
Resolved 23 August 2018
Resolution: ABS to require vessel to procure and place in service the air vent detailed in the manufacturer's instructions/drawings.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Construction (including exempt.)
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9, or 10, has been completed. No change shall be made in the structure arrangements, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Administration. During the course of the exam, a modification to the sludge pipe was discovered that provided a means to attach a hose and drain sludge into the bilge holding tank. Additionally, two modifications were found allowing a bypass of the OWS. (1) A flange was discovered on the suction pipe for bilge tank. (2) A flange was discovered on the emergency bilge suction leading to ballast eductor discharge overboard. When connected, this could allow for discharge of the contents of the bilge holding tank through the eductor to the sea. 74 SOLAS (01) I/11b
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 23 August 2018
Resolved 23 August 2018
Resolution: The sludge line drain and the two flanges were tagged out and an entry was made in the ORB requiring no allowance for breaking the seals without the permission of the Master or C/E.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during voyage all life saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. A section of the packing strap was broken and the shell was separating on the port life raft allowing contents to be exposed to the elements. 74 SOLAS III/20.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 August 2018
Resolution: Liferaft was serviced by certified company.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 146 - MARPOL Annex VI › Incinerator incl. operations and operating manual
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9, or 10, has been completed. No change shall be made in the structure arrangements, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Administration. During the course of the exam, a close inspection of the incinerator revealed significant damage to refractory and temporary repairs attempted to the casing. 74 SOLAS (01) I/11b
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 August 2018
Resolution: ABS issued condition to effect repairs at the January 2019 yard availability.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Construction (including exempt.)
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9, or 10, has been completed. No change shall be made in the structure arrangements, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Administration. A soft patch was found to the emergency ballast eductor overboard. 74 SOLAS (01) I/11b
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 August 2018
Resolution: ABS issued condition to effect repairs in January 2019 drydock.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Construction (including exempt.)
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9, or 10, has been completed. No change shall be made in the structure arrangements, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Administration. A soft patch was found on the discharge pipe of the primary bilge holding tank. 74 SOLAS (01) I/11b
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 August 2018
Resolution: ABS issued a condition to effect repairs in January 2019 drydock.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Construction (including exempt.)
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9, or 10, has been completed. No change shall be made in the structure arrangements, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Administration. A soft patch was found on the discharge pipe of the bilge holding tank. 74 SOLAS (01) I/11b
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 17 August 2018
Resolution: ABS removed tape and insulation and found no soft patch.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
The company should ensure that the policy is implemented and maintained at all levels of the organization, both ship-based and shore-based. The SMS states that the Chief Engineer may delegate engineering responsibilities, specifically those related to the OWS, to the 2nd and 3rd Engineering Officers. When interviewing crew members it was discovered that the Electrical Engineer was conducting the weekly checks of the OWS. ISM Code 2.2
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 23 August 2018
Resolution: ABS requested an additional ISM Audit for this year.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
The company should ensure that the policy is implemented and maintained at all levels of the organization, both ship-based and shore-based. The SMS provides a checklist of weekly Engineering duties and procedures for conducting these checks. When testing the incinerator, neither the Chief Engineer nor the Third Engineer tested it as per the posted procedures. ISM Code 2.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 August 2018
Resolution: ABS to issue a requirement for an additional ISM audit for this year.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
In a ship in which the fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons onboard. During the course of the exam, a F/O leak was found at the number three tank level indicator by way of the flange. 74 SOLAS (01) II-2/15.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 August 2018
Resolved 23 August 2018
Resolution: Temporary repairs were made to the satisfaction of ABS and USCG. Permanent repairs to be made at January 2019 drydock.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Garbage Recordkeeping
Issued 1 June 2018
Resolved
2525-Reports/analysis of nonconformities etc- Every company should develop, implement and maintain a safety management system which includes the following functional requirements. Instructions and procedures to ensure safe operation of ships and protection of environment in compliance with relevant international and flag state legislation. Outdated garbage management plan was presented during document examination. Vessel received new garbage record book in compliance with MARPOL 14MAR18, at which time company stated garbage management plan would be sent when complete. SOLAS 74am (14) Cons IX/3.1 ISM Code 1.4.2 17a
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 June 2018
Resolved 8 June 2018
Resolution: Received and accepted class report from ABS stating that the deficiency was rectified. ABS stated in the report that the company sent the new garbage management plan to the vessel.
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 1 June 2018
Resolved
1750-Oil Water interface detector- A ship subject to inspection where there are clear grounds for beleiving the crew is not familiar with the essential shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of pollution by oil. Vessel crew did not know how to recall information from the oil content meter memory and could not verify history of OWS Operation in accordance with the provisions of MPEC 107 (49). MARPOL 73/78 Annex I/11.1. 10c
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 June 2018
Resolved 1 June 2018
Resolution: Crew was provided training on use of memory on OWS.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 1 June 2018
Resolved
0899- Other (accid. prevent.)- 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. There is a minor hydraulic leak on the starboard anchor assembly that is leaking onto the deck. SOLAS 74a (14) Cons I/11 (a). 50a
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 July 2018
Resolved 5 July 2018