Records from 2001 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 March 2026.
Inspection history · 95
20 March 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8329163
11 March 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8324743
26 February 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8317015
6 January 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8290712
14 August 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8210007
2 June 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8149911
28 February 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8086327
17 November 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 8036875
11 September 2024
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7997126
24 February 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7870034
18 January 2024
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7849806
11 July 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7739453
31 May 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7701625
17 May 2023
Administrative Inspection · ACP Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7690531
17 March 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7652362
7 February 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7633749
14 January 2023
ACP Drydock Oversight
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7619055
20 November 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7612485
17 November 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7596227
8 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7393084
8 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7394828
8 February 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7395957
2 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7389701
22 December 2021
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7369153
21 December 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7369429
20 December 2021
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7370694
10 July 2021
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7251188
30 October 2020
Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7081376
9 July 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7001689
9 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6937340
9 October 2019
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Ballast Water Examination · ACP COI Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6835040
2 August 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6858026
14 July 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6911589
19 March 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6645178
18 March 2019
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6644357
12 December 2018
MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6596679
17 October 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 6562978
24 September 2018
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6547660
17 July 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6483334
3 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6465668
24 January 2018
ACP Periodic Oversight · Deficiency Check · Periodic Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6343224
16 September 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6263842
3 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6195379
2 April 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6333384
20 January 2017
Ballast Water Examination · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6065506
11 January 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6069147
11 January 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6069576
6 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 6042856
6 July 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5946926
25 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5840404
22 December 2015
ACP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5784101
29 October 2014
MTSA/ISPS Verification · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex V Examination · ACP COI Oversight
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 4997212
6 August 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4952713
3 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4942567
5 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4313290
12 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4207040
7 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4479365
21 September 2011
ACP Periodic Oversight
Administrative · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4157736
30 July 2011
MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP COI Oversight
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 4086719
3 December 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3903337
22 October 2010
Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · DAPI Audit · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 3875173
28 July 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3548243
13 February 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3417120
19 August 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3302794
19 August 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3303151
6 June 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3219373
27 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3569965
9 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3159524
5 December 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3110265
24 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3132843
17 September 2007
Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3056259
2 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2920516
22 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2875632
15 August 2006
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2751741
2 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 2718822
22 May 2006
ACP COI Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2655556
20 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3302227
14 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2584908
22 September 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2498712
12 September 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2490492
28 July 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2443199
20 June 2005
Ballast Water Examination · ACP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2406965
4 May 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2349402
23 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2310601
22 November 2004
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2245956
27 August 2004
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 2205984
20 May 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2072926
20 May 2004
Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MIDET WEST DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2073097
3 February 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1999319
24 June 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1825413
13 February 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MIDET WEST DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1744149
15 November 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1706067
4 September 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MIDET WEST DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1667104
5 November 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1405281
19 July 2001
Construction Oversight · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1366574
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Fire control plan - all
Issued 8 September 2025
Resolved
In all ships, general arrangement plans shall show clearly for each deck the various fire sections enclosed by “A” class division and sections enclosed by “B” class divisions. The Fire Control Plan designates the corridor where the entrance to the Officer’s Laundry is located as an “A” class division. The door to the Officer’s Laundry is a B-15 rated fire door.
74 SOLAS (01)II-2/20.1
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2025
Resolved 11 September 2025
Resolution: Class survey report isssued.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 8 September 2025
Resolved
The fire resistance of doors shall, as far as practicable, be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. The 02 self-closing "A" class doors inboard from the galley leading to the passageway are binding on the door jam and will not close without forcefully pulling them shut.
74 SOLAS (01)II-2/47.1
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2025
Resolved 11 September 2025
Resolution: Class survey report issued.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Every lifebuoy shall if it is intended to operate the quick-release arrangement provided for the self-activated smoke signals and self-igniting lights, have a mass of not less than 4 kg.
Ring buoys by both bridge wings do not weight 4 kg.
74 SOLAS (20) III/20LSA Code 2.1.1.7
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Doors required to be self-closing shall be fitted with hold backs. However, hold-back arrangements fitted with remote release devices of the fail-safe type me be utilized.
A class boundary door from gally to dry stores is required to be self-closing. Door did not have self-closing door.
74 SOLAS (01) II-2/47.2
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
For ships constructed on or after 1 July 2014, a minimum of two two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus for each fire party for fire party for fire-fighter’s communication shall be carried.
Each fire fighting team had only one two two-way portable radio.
74 SOLAS (20) II-2/10.10.4
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Terminations and joints in all conductors shall be so made as to retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame-retarding and, where necessary, fire-resisting properties of the cable.
Starboard davit limit switch cable is currently exposing the conductors due to deterioration of the cable insulation and sheathing.
74 SOLAS (01) II-1/45.5.5
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Electrical installation shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured.
Laundry’s equipment power cords are currently connected to an extension cord rather than directly connected to its respective receptacle. Also, junction boxes next to lighting distribution panel on the forward bulkhead of the bosn’s hole are dangling. Additionally, some of the junction boxes are not properly sealed (missing glands).
74 SOLAS (01) II-1/ 40.1.3
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Terminations and joints in all conductors shall be so made as to retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame-retarding and, where necessary, fire-resisting properties of the cable.
Lighting fixture in bosn’s hole had a splice using wire-nuts outside the fixture and not within its enclosure.
74 SOLAS (01) II-1/45.5.5
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
The following arrangements shall be tested in accordance with the fire test procedures code: fire dampers, including relevant means of operation.
Supply fire damper for emergency generator room seized and could not operate.
74 SOLAS (01) II-2/48 – Ref. 16.11.1
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Suitable instruction and components spares for testing and maintenance shall be provided.
Crew could not provide correct testing equipment for testing flame eye detector above main engine. Could not provide a known testing temperature device for testing in Engine Control Room (ECR).
74 SOLAS (01) II-2/13.1.12
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Doors required to be self-closing shall be fitted with hold backs. However, hold-back arrangements fitted with remote release devices of the fail-safe type me be utilized.
MI’s observed several doors throughout inspect to have hold back hooks that would not of the fail safe type on Galley door, A deck gear locker and crew change out room.
74 SOLAS (01) II-2/47.2
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Fire-extinguishing appliances shall be kept in good working order and be available for immediate use at all times.
MI’s observed CO2 activation box in A deck repair locker to be broken and hanging by the air connection points.
74 SOLAS (01) II-2/21
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Retention of oil on board
Issued 22 May 2023
Resolved
Any discharge into the sea of oil or oily mixtures from ships shall be prohibited.
Oil containment drain holes missing proper mechanical plug (03 on the port side and 01 on the starboard side).
MARPOL (17) Annex I/ 15.1
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 22 May 2023
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.
02 galley's vent screens are currently clogged with cooking grease residue.
74 SOLAS (20) 1/11
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 May 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › INMARSAT ship earth station
Issued 22 May 2023
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.
74 SOLAS (20) 1/11
50A
According to master's turnover notes inmarsat is currently not working as intended.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2023
Resolved 5 June 2023
Resolution: Accepted as condition of class.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
The emergency source of electrical power shall be capable, having regard to starting currents and the transitory nature of certain loads, of supplying simultaneously at least the following services for the periods specified hereinafter, if they depend upon an electrical source for their operation: 2.1 For a period of 36 h, emergency lighting: at every muster and embarkation station and over the sides as required by regulations III/11.4 and III/16.7
Marine Inspector observed multiple emergency lighting fixtures extinguished at the port and starboard muster stations and boatswains hole.
74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/42.2.1.1
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
Illustrations and instructions in appropriate languages shall be posted in passenger cabins and be conspicuously displayed at muster stations and other passenger spaces to inform passengers of: the method of donning lifejackets.
Marine Inspector discovered missing lifejacket instructions at port and starboard muster stations.
74 SOLAS (2004)III/8.4
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 21 November 2022
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.
Marine Inspector discovered port and starboard lifeboat davit limit switches seized.
74 SOLAS (2004) I/11
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 November 2022
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.
Marine Inspector discovered leak in ships air piping on port side main deck.
74 SOLAS (2004) I/11
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 21 November 2022
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.
Marine Inspector discovered rusted and broken bolts on port and starboard lifeboat rub-rail flashing.
74 SOLAS (2004) I/11
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 November 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
The purpose of this regulation is to mitigate the consequences of fire by means of proper instructions for training and drills of persons on board in correct procedures under emergency conditions. For this purpose,the crew shall have the necessary knowledge and skills to handle fire emergency cases, including passenger care. Requirements include instructions, duties and organization.
Marine Inspector discovered missing instructions for galley installed fire fighting system.
74 SOLAS (2004) II-2/15.1
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
Fire doors in main vertical zone bulkheads, galley boundaries and stairway enclosures other than power-operated watertight doors and those which are normally locked shall satisfy the following requirements:.1 the doors shall be self-closing and be capable of closing with an angle of inclination of up to 3.5° opposing closure.
Marine Inspector discovered broken armature on galley fire door.
74 SOLAS (2004)II-2/9.4
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead strength
Issued 21 November 2022
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.
Marine Inspector discovered multiple holes in inner stair-tower bulkheads.
74 SOLAS (2004) I/11
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 November 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 21 November 2022
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.
Marine Inspector discovered multiple watertight doors to weatherdeck warped and not capable of creating tight seal.
74 SOLAS (2004) I/11
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 November 2022
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.
Marine Inspector discovered broken refractory inside ship incinerator.
74 SOLAS (2004) I/11
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
Main and auxiliary machinery essential for the propulsion and safety of the ship shall be provided with effective means for its operation and control.
Marine Inspector discovered leaking hydraulic hose on emergency generator.
74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/31.1
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 21 November 2022
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.
Marine inspector discovered fractured step on ladder in engine room.
74 SOLAS (2004) I/11
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner.
Marine Inspector discovered exposed wiring located in CO2 compartment.
74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/45.1.3
50A
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2022
Resolved 6 December 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
Fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs. At least once every 10 years the following inspections should be carried out for the specified equipment. Perform a hydrostatic test and internal examination of 10 percent of the system's extinguishing agent and pilot cylinders. If one or more cylinders fail, a total of 50 per cent of the onboard cylinders should be tested. If further cylinders fail, all cylinders should be tested. Last hydro of the CO2 cylinders was on Oct 2011. Vessel restricted to domestic voyages until a satisfactory 10 year test is conducted.
Action required: 702 - Prior to embarking on international voyage
Due 10 February 2022
Resolved 26 January 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
Where main or auxiliary machinery including pressure vessels or any parts of such machinery are subject to internal pressure and may be subject to dangerous overpressure, means shall be provided where practicable to protect against such excessive pressure. Ships service air receivers do not have relief valves installed.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2022
Resolved 2 March 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraph 4.2.2, two means of escape shall be provided from each machinery space of category A. In particular, one of the following provisions shall be complied with Self-closing fire
doors of the same fire integrity standards shall be fitted in the enclosure. Forward engine-room vertical escape trunk door failed to self-close.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2022
Resolved 26 January 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards
will be ensured. Wiring for lighting fixtures in engine room are not terminating in the lighting fixture.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2022
Resolved 11 February 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
The Administration shall take appropriate steps to ensure uniformity in the implementation and application of the provisions of this part in respect of electrical installations.* (* Refer to the recommendations published by the International Electrotechnical Commission and, in particular, Publication 92 – Electrical Installations in Ships.) Insulation on emergency switchboard handrails are cracked, exposing metal and creating a shock hazard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 January 2022
Resolved 2 February 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 10 January 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 they are intended and 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. #2 ships service generator high jacketwater temp switch failed to secure the generator as per the ships automated test procedures.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2022
Resolved 11 February 2022
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
Every crew member shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month. Vessel has minimum crew onboard and is currently not operating. Satisfactory drills to be conducted in the presence of a USCG Marine Inspector prior to operating.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 January 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 10 January 2022
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraphs 3.4.4 and 3.4.5, each lifeboat shall be launched, and maneuvered in the water by its assigned operating crew, at least once every three months during an abandon ship drill. Vessel was only able to launch lifeboats twice in calendar year 2021. Due to port constraints vessel had not lowered lifeboats in the water since Aug 2021. Vessel must demonstrate to the USCG port lifeboat maneuvered in the water. Vessel to transit to Houston [name withheld] and lower at anchorage there.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2022
Resolved 2 February 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 21 December 2018
Resolved
The boundary bulkheads and decks separating the accommodations and control stations from cargo and machinery spaces, galleys, main pantries and storerooms, other than small service lockers, shall be of "A" Class construction.
Modifications made to the A-60 fire boundary door, between the engine room entrance and the crew changing area, have caused A-60 certification to be invalid. Additional fire boundary doors throughout the vessel shall be marked with proper classification labels and without modifications or alterations of fire rating.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 January 2019
Resolved 28 January 2019
Resolution: We have accepted the condition of Class Report.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 21 December 2018
Resolved
It is the intent of this subpart to provide such markings as are necessary for the guidance of the person on board in case of an emergency.
Markings for the General Alarm are inadequate and shall be identified by red lettering at least 1/2 inch high.
Vessel owner must notify class society of deficiencies. Deficiencies are to be cleared to the satisfaction of ABS or Coast Guard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 January 2019
Resolved 28 January 2019
Resolution: We have accepted the condition of Class Report.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Feedback Unit
Issued 24 January 2018
Resolved
During steering test from bridge, steering pedestal indicator did not match rudder angle indicator. Test conducted on system 1 both pumps with 5 degree difference between pedestal and rudder angle indicator. Rudder angle indicator did match fixed indicator at aft steering. Tests conducted in follow-up mode. Deficiency shall be rectified prior to departing Columbia River system to satisfaction of ABS and attending USCG inspector.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 January 2018
Resolution: Received satisfactory class report attesting to correction of steering deficiency and satisfactory operational test.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 11 January 2017
Resolved
Maintain manned engine room for maneuvering from Bolivar Roads anchorage to Houston Cement dock. In addition, post and maintain a live fire watch in way of the main engine with adequate CO2 extinguishing agent until the main diesel oil booster pump is secured at the berth. Chief Engineer is to monitor adequate dissel oil pressure during meneuvering.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 January 2017
Resolved 20 January 2017
Resolution: Vsl maintained fire watch and made necessary repairs. All sat.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 11 January 2017
Resolved
Remove and replace oil soaked lagging and flange shield covering in way of the main engine port side mid level (engine side controls) and tank top, to the satisfation of the attending ACP ACS (ABS) surveyor.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 January 2017
Resolution: Vessel crew replaced all oil soaked lagging.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Pump, High Pressure (fuel injection)
Issued 11 January 2017
Resolved
Extensive diesel oil leakages noted in way of the #6 main engine fuel oil pump presenting a risk of fire hazard. Upon closer examination, additional leakages noted in way of the #2 and #5 fuel oil pumps. Main engine fuel pumps #2, #5, & #6 are to be overhauled and cleared of any leakages and #1, #3, & #4 to be examined internally to the satisfation of the attending ACP ACS (ABS) surveyor.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 January 2017
Resolution: Vsl had all fuel pumps overhauled and provided a tech report.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Servicing
Issued 26 October 2010
Resolved
Vessel's USCG Approved liferafts (x5) were last serviced by a suspended liferaft servicing station who failed to provide the required notification of servicing to the OCMI. At the next available port with a USCG Approved servicing station the USCG Approved liferafts (x5) are to be re-inspected and serviced. 46CFR160.151-35(a).
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 30 November 2010
Resolution: Item cleared per ABS class report NO1910763.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 26 October 2010
Resolved
Self closing fire door leading to the emergency escape trunk, engine room-lower level- stbd. side forward, unable to properly close. Make proper repairs and prove proper operation to the satisfaction of the ACS, within 60 days, December 26, 2010. 74SOLAS2009Cons.(All Ships) II-2/14.2.1.1.1.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2010
Resolved 30 November 2010
Resolution: Item cleared per ABS class report NO1910763.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 26 October 2010
Resolved
Steam leakages noted in the bunker tank heating piping at the forward part of the engine room. Leakages are to be investigated and eliminated to the satisfaction of the ACS, within 60 days, December 26, 2010.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2010
Resolved 30 November 2010
Resolution: Item cleared per ABS class report NO1910763.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
Issued 26 October 2010
Resolved
Vessel's SOLAS Safety Equipment Certificate Form E to be annotated to reflect actual fitted equipment on board (i.e. sections 2.1, 3.1, and 3.3), to the satisfaction of the ACS, within 60 days, December 26, 2010. 74SOLAS2009Cons.(All Ships) I/15.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2010
Resolved 30 November 2010
Resolution: Item cleared per ABS class report NO1910763.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 26 October 2010
Resolved
E-fire pump found unable to deliver adequate water pressure upon operational testing. Repairs affected by the crew restored op. readiness; however records on board indicate the cause to be a continual issue. The PMS (NS5) to be upgraded to incorpo. the supplemental maint. tasks to ensure proper ops & availability of the e-fire pump at at egular frequency to be determined by the operator & the ACS.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2010
Resolved 30 November 2010
Resolution: Item cleared per ABS class report NO1910763.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 26 October 2010
Resolved
Vessel's COI authorization for a PUMS & Class Certificate endorsement for ACCU is contingent upon an approved automation system. Provide either (1) a firemain pressure indicator, or (2) a firemain low pressure alarm for all required fire pump remote control locations, specifically the Navigating Bridge and the Centralized Fire Control Station, as required the AABS ACP Supplement 4-9-3/15.5.2.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2010
Resolved 30 November 2010
Resolution: Item cleared per ABS class report NO1910763.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Nozzle
Issued 3 February 2004
Resolved
Prove fixed fire fighting system is in compliance with 6000 psi design requirements of the ABS U.S. Supplement, Cite II-2/10.4 (piping). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 July 2004
Resolved 27 August 2004
Resolution: Received ABS report showing testing.