Records from 2007 to 2021. Most recent: inspection, 18 May 2021.
Inspection history · 49
18 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7200431
29 September 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7068078
28 June 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6990804
29 May 2020
ACP Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6966018
27 May 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 6972889
25 May 2020
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6959934
25 February 2020
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6915150
11 February 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6906767
12 December 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6872416
16 October 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6835891
30 September 2019
Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Administrative Inspection · ACP Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment · ACP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6824275
25 August 2019
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6793973
5 July 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6737291
14 June 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6713673
13 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6723765
7 April 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6663622
4 April 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6656729
28 March 2019
Administrative Inspection · ISM Oversight
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6651383
16 February 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 6631525
15 February 2019
ACP Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6625843
14 February 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6625804
6 February 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 6623576
6 February 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 6624194
24 January 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 6616539
11 December 2018
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 6599394
12 October 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 6559770
1 October 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6552744
17 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 6542228
22 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 6520325
22 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 6523956
6 July 2018
ACP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6469547
24 April 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 6408336
20 April 2018
Administrative Inspection · ACP Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6395938
17 April 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6395588
27 March 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6379929
28 February 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6363050
11 January 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6336020
3 January 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6331906
14 December 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6324174
26 November 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6312697
26 October 2017
Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6294934
22 June 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6184423
21 March 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6109067
8 December 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6054717
15 November 2016
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6041209
13 July 2016
Spot Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5945570
22 April 2016
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5860406
4 April 2016
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5846616
26 February 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5822970
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 29 September 2020
Resolved
The certificates of inspection issued to US vessels, describe the vessel, the route, the minimum manning requirements, the safety equipment and appliances required to be on board, the total number of persons that may be carried, the names of the owners and operators, and the period of validity. This deficiency shall serve as approval by the US Flag to extend the validity of the COI until 08OCT2020. The MISSISSIPI ENTERPRISE shall be manned accordingly with the COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 October 2020
Resolved 8 October 2020
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
THE ELECTRICAL POWER AVAILABLE SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO SUPPLY ALL THOSE SERVICES THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR SAFETY IN AN EMERGENCY, DUE REGARD BEING PAID TO SUCH SERVICES AS MAY HAVE TO BE OPERATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. FOR A PERIOD OF 18 HOURS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING IN ALL SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATION ALLEYWAYS, STAIRWAYS AND EXITS. MARINE INSPECTOR INDENTIFIED AN (01) INDEPENDENT EMERGENCY LIGHT OUTSIDE OF HOSPITAL ROOM WAS INOPERABLE. REPAIR OR REPLACE. 74 SOLAS (14 CONS) CH II-1 / REG. 43.2.2.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: The battery was renewed. Function test was carried out satisfactorily.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
THE ELECTRICAL POWER AVAILABLE SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO SUPPLY ALL THOSE SERVICES THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR SAFETY IN AN EMERGENCY, DUE REGARD BEING PAID TO SUCH SERVICES AS MAY HAVE TO BE OPERATED SIMULTANEOUSLY. FOR A PERIOD OF 18 HOURS, IN THE MACHINERY SPACES AND MAIN GENERATING STATIONS INCLUDING THEIR CONTROL POSITIONS. MARINE INSPECTOR INDENTIFIED AN (01) INDEPENDENT EMERGENCY LIGHT ON THE UPPER CAT WALKWAY IN THE ENGINE ROOM AND (01) FIXED EMERGENCY LIGHT BETWEEN #1 GENERATOR AND #2 GENERATOR THAT WERE INOPERABLE. REPAIR OR REPLACE. 74 SOLAS (CONS 14) CH II-1 / REG.
43.2.2.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: The battery for independent emergency light on the upper CAT walkway was renewed. Fixed emergency light between #1 generator and #2 generator was repaired by renewal of bulb.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
ALL LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE. MARINE INSPECTOR IDENTIFIED THE LIFEBOATS RETRO-REFLECTIVE MATERIAL WAS SEVERLY WORN. REPLACE WORN RETRO-REFLECTIVE MATERIAL WITH NEW. 74 SOLAS (14 CONS) CH. III / REG. 34 LSA CODE 1.2.2.7
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: All the retro-reflective materil was renewed satisfactorily.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil filtering equipment
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
OIL FILTERING EQUIPMENT OF THIS REGULATION SHALL COMPLY WITH PARAGRAPH 6 OF THE REGULATION FOR SHIPS OF 10,000 GROSS TONNAGE AND ABOVE. IN ADDITION, IT SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH ALARM ARRANGEMENTS IT INDICATE WHEN THIS LEVEL CANNOT BE MAINTAINED. THE SYSTEM SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED WITH ARRANGEMENTS TO ENSURE THAT ANY DISCHARGE OF OILY MIXTURES IS AUTOMATICALLY STOPPED WHEN OIL CONTENT OF THE EFFLUENT EXCEEDS 15 PPM. IT WAS IDENTIFIED BY THE VESSEL TO THE MARINE INSPECTOR THAT THE OWS HAD BEEN INOPERABLE FOR APPROXIMATLEY TWO WEEKS DUE TO MALFUNCTION OF THE CONTROL UNIT. REPAIR OR REPLACE. MARPOL (CONS 11) ANNEX I, REG. 14.7
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: Oil content meter was renewed by service engineer from Separator. Service and calibration certificate were reviewed. Function test was carried out satisfactorily.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
SELF-CONTAINED COMPRESSED AIR BREATHING APPARATUS OF FIRE-FIGHTER’S OUTFITS SHALL COMPLY WITH PARAGRAPH 2.1.2.2 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS CODE. MARINE INSPECTOR IDENTIFIED INOPERATIVE REGULATOR ON SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS THAT WAS INOPERATIVE. REPAIR OR REPLACE. 74 SOLAS (CONS 14) CH. II-2 / REG 10.1.2, FSS CODE REG. 2.1.2
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: It was checked by service engineer from FPS. Function test was carried out and found in order.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
ALL ELECTRICAL APPARATUS SHALL BE SO CONSTUCTED AND SO INSTALLED AS NOT TO CAUSE INJURY WHEN HANDLED OR TOUCHED IN THE NORMAL MATTER. MARINE INSPECTOR IDENTIFIED (04) LIGHT FIXTURES MOUNTED ON THE BACK OF THE MOST OUTBOARD SWITCHBOARD WITHOUT PROTECTIVE DIFFUSERS AND (01) LIGHT FIXTURE MOUNTED BETWEEN MGO TANK & HFO TANK ON THE 3RD LEVEL STBD SIDE OF ENGINE ROOM. INSTALL DIFFUSERS OR REPLACE. 74 SOLAS (CONS 14) CH. II-1 / REG. 45.1.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: The light fixtures mounted on the back of the most outboard switchboard was renewed with protective difussers. Lighting fixture mounted between MGO tank & HFO tank on the 3rd level stbd side was renewed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
THE FIXED FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REQUIRED SHALL BE SO DESIGNED AND THE DETECTORS SO POSITIONED AS TO DETECT RAPIDLY THE ONSET OF FIRE IN ANY PART OF THOSE SPACES AND UNDER ANY NORMAL CONDITIONS OF OPERATION OF THE MACHINGERY. THE DETECTION SYSTEM SHALL INITIATE AUDIBLE, AND VISUAL ALARMS DISTINCT IN BOTH RESPECTS. MARINE INSPECTOR IDENITIFIED HEAT DETECTOR LOCATED ON THE 3RD LEVEL IN THE ENGINE ROOM THAT WAS INOP. REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAT SENSOR. 74 SOLAS (CONS 14) CH. II-2 / REG. 7. 4.2
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: The sensor was renewed by service engineer from FPS. Function test was carried out satisfactorily.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
A FIXED FIRE DECTECTION AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND ARRANGED AS TO DETECT THE PRESENCE OF FIRE IN ALL ACCOMODATION SPACES AND SERVICE SPACES, PROVIDING SMOKE DETECTION IN CORRIDORS, STAIRWAYS AND ESCAPE ROUTES WITH ACCOMODATION SPACES. MARINE INSPECTOR IDENITIFIED SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATED ON THE NAVIGATION BRIDGE THAT WAS INOP. REPAIR OR REPLACE HEAT SENSOR. 74 SOLAS (CONS 14) CH. II-2 / REG. 7.5.5.5.5.3
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: The sensor was renewed by service engineer from FPS. Function test was carried out satisfactorily.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
THE MACHINERY SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ONBOARD DUR REGARD BEING PAID TO MOVING PARTS, HOT SURFACES AND HAZARDS. MARINE INSPECTOR INDENTIFIED EXHAUST LEAKS THAT HAD BEEN LEAKING MAIN EXHAUST PIPING FLANGE ON #1 GENERATOR. IT WAS EVIDENT THAT EXHAUST LEAKS WERE PRESENT ON THE MAIN DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST PIPING. REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST PIPING AFFECTED. 74 SOLAS (CONS 14) CH. II-2 / REG. 26.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: The bellows for #1 generator was renewed. No leakage was found during engines running. The insulation for main diesel engine exhaust pipe was dismantled. No leakage was found inside.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
COMPONENTS OF A DIESEL ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED CONSIDERING THE MAXIMUM PEAK PRESSURE WHICH WILL BE EXPRERIENCED IN SERVICE. CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE FUEL SUPPLY AND SPILL LINES SHALL BE CONSTUCTED HAVING REGARD TO THEIR ABILITY TO PREVENT PRESSURIZED OIL FUEL LEAKS WHILE IN SERVICE AND AFTER MAINTENANCE. MARINE INSPECTOR IDENTIFIED FUEL LEAK AT THE TOP OF #4 INJECTOR PUMP LOCATED ON #2 GENERATOR SET. REPAIR OR REPLACE 74 SOLAS (CONS 14) CH. II-2 / REG. 4.2.2.5.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: At the approval of the USCG, the #4 injector pump of #2 generator is to be renewed before due date. Any postponement of the condition is to be approved by the USCG in advance.
The due date is set to 11/08/2019.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 October 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 THE SHIP OR PERSONS ONBOARD. MARINE INSPECTOR IDENTIFIED RAW WATER LINE FOR THE MAIN DIESEL ENGINE 3-WAY VALVE WITH PINHOLE IN THE HOUSING, ALSO IDENTIFIED #1 A/C UNIT RAW WATER PIPING GOING INTO COOLER WITH TWO PINHOLES. REPAIR OR REPLACE 74 SOLAS (CONS 14) CH. 1 / REG. 11
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2019
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: The pipe for #1 A/C unit raw water piping was renewed all SAT. The three way valve was temporarily repaired by plastic steel from inside and out. A condition of class was issued in order to get spare parts on board for permanent repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 August 2019
Resolved
Master reported inoperative emergency steering gear electrical motor.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 September 2019
Resolved 9 September 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Document of Compliance (DoC/ ISM)
Issued 5 July 2019
Resolved
Each ship shall be operated by a company holding a Document of Compliance (DOC). The DOC issued to Seabulk Fleet Management LLC by American Bureau of Shipping does not cover this vessel; therefore the Safety Management Certificate is not valid. Seabulk Fleet Management LLC must obtain a valid DOC to cover this vessel no later than 07/12/2019.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 July 2019
Resolved 9 July 2019
Resolution: ABS provided evidence the vessel is covered by the company's DOC.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel diesel engine prime mover transient frequency variations in the electrical network when running at indicated loads below is to be within plus or minus 10% of rated frequency. Received notification that the #3 generator lost power due to frequency lag while transiting.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2019
Resolved 1 July 2019
Resolution: DNV-GL surveyor attended the vessel and verified that the #3 generator was in satisfactory condition. Vessel's crew had reportedly left the fuel supply valve closed while rectifying leaks. Valve was opened and generator is in working order.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Documentation-ISM
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional requirements, which may be established by the company. Objective evidence based on observed deficiencies including; unfamiliarity of crew when operating essential emergency equipment, unserviceable or condemned firefighting equipment on station and excessive flammables, combustibles and trash stowed throughout the vessel in undesignated areas are clear grounds the vessel is not being maintained in a condition that promotes a culture of continued process improvement as required by the code. An external audit, attended by the Coast Guard, is required to assess vessel’s SMS, commitment to continuous process improvement and elimination of hazardous conditions.IAW SOLAS Cons (2014), Chapter IX, Reg 3.1 / ISM Code, Part A, Clause 10.1
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 March 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
Weathertight doors and hatches shall be designed to limit deflection and be fitted with gaskets and clamping devices. Two of the accordion hatch cover segments for the No. 3 Cargo Hold were “warped” during the ship’s most recent drydocking and did not properly seal during the vessel’s most recent voyage. These segments are severely out of alignment and cannot be opened without additional assistance of the ship’s heavy lift cranes. Additionally, multiple class 1 doors were observed with dogs that did not properly strike the wedges, would not remain in the open position or were equipped with dry-rotted or ill-fitting gasket material. Demonstrate proper operation of the No. 3 Cargo Hatch and all Class 1 doors. IAW ILLC (1966), Chapter II, Regulation 16
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
Stairways that penetrate more than a single deck shall be protected by self-closing steel doors at all levels.The self-closing device for the Exercise Room door leading from the stairway has been disabled and does not self-close. Additionally, greater than 50% of the Class “A” self-closing doors leading from the main stairway do not properly close or latch without manual assistance. IAW SOLAS (1974), Chapter II-2, Reg 57 (b)(vii)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
Components of a diesel engine fuel system shall be designed to withstand the maximum peak pressure which will be experienced in service. Connections within the fuel supply and spill lines shall be constructed having regard to their ability to prevent pressurized oil fuel leaks while in service and after maintenance. Vessel inspectors observed excessive fuel oil accumulation and active fuel oil leaks from in and around the No. 1 and No. 2 Ship’s Service Generator fuel oil pump and nozzle connections. Demonstrate proper operation of the generator and its fuel system without leaking of the components. IAW SOLAS Cons (2014), Chapter II-2, Reg 4.2.2.5.4
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
Lifebuoys for use with self-activating smoke signals shall comply with paragraph 2.1.3 of the LSA Code and be equally distributed on both sides of the ship.
The bridge wing lifebuoys were found to be of a mass less than 4.0 kg, when asked the vessel was aware of the non-conforming lifebuoys but did not have an exemption issued by the SOLAS Safety Equipment Certificate issuing authority to proceed to sea with non-compliant lifebuoys. Provide lifebuoys complying with the LSA code and weighing not less 4.0 kg.
IAW SOLAS Cons (2014), Chapter III, Reg 7.1.3 / LSA Code, Chapter II, Reg 2.1.3.6
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured.
Charging stations installed onboard the vessel for the radios required by SOLAS Cons (2014), Chapter III, Reg 10.10.4 are being supplied by temporary electrical extension cords. Provide permanent branch circuits of the minimum acceptable conductor size for charging of the required radios.
IAW SOLAS Cons (2014), Chapter II-1, Reg 40.1.3 / U.S. Supplement to DNV GL Rules, Section 7.1.1 46 CFR 111
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Embarkation arrangement survival craft
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
Muster and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power required by regulation II-1/42 or II-1/43, as appropriate
Lighting for the embarkation stations located on the bow and the port side of the vessel can not be swung out to illuminate the side-shell of the vessel and the Jacobs ladder. Demonstrate proper operation of the embarkation station lighting swing arms.
SOLAS Cons (2014), Chapter III, Reg 11.4
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
Fixed extinguishing operating stations shall be provided with clear instructions relating to the operation of the system.
Instructions for the paint locker fixed CO2 system are illegible and can not be utilized in the event of an emergency. Provide instructions for proper operation of the paint locker fixed CO2 system.
IAW SOLAS Cons (2014), Chapter II-2, Reg 10.4.4.1.2 / FSS Code, Reg 5.2.1.3.3
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. Portable extinguishers which have been discharged shall be immediately recharged or replaced with an equivalent unit.
Two portable extinguishers in the Fire safety locker adjacent to the crew lounge were found to be discharged or unverifiable as being charged. Additionally, the portable extinguisher in the hydraulic fluid storage room was found to be marked “Condemned” with a red warning sticker but was still on-station in a “ready for use” status. Remove all unserviceable or discharged portable extinguishers from the ready positions to an area designated for extinguishers that have been removed from service.
IAW SOLAS Cons (2014), Chapter II-2, Reg 14.2.1.2
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
The probability of ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids shall be restricted.
Vessel inspectors noted excessive amounts of flammable, combustibles and trash stowed throughout the vessel in undesignated areas. Flammables were observed in the bridge navigation locker, 02 deck electrical locker, steering compartment, deck crane hydraulic room and other spaces not designated for the stowage of flammable liquids. Combustibles were observed in excess quantities throughout the vessel, combustibles and non-food trash was found in the dry-stores, the crew lounge contained six old mattresses and 30 plus cases of paper towels that were mis-ordered several years ago, vessel plans and office supplies are located in a room adjacent to the bridge but are not stored in a manner to reduce the probability of combustion. Unused and excessive amounts of flammable or combustible materials should be minimized aboard the vessel.
IAW SOLAS Cons (2014), Chapter II-2, Reg 4
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
All crew and passenger spaces and spaces in which crew are normally employed, stairways and ladders shall be arranged so as to provide ready means of escape.
The door handle for the 02-deck starboard side aft deck access door is missing. Escape through the door can not be achieved in the event of an emergency. Install new door hardware and demonstrate proper operation of the means of escape.
IAW SOLAS (1974), Chapter II-2, Reg 53 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
Bulkheads and enclosed superstructures shall be of efficient construction.
Two areas of the aft bulkhead of the hydraulic pump room at the deck were found to be holed due to excessive wastage. Repair as original the wasted areas of the hydraulic pump room that are no longer watertight.
IAW SOLAS (1974), Chapter II-2, Reg 53 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
Wiring shall be supported in such a manner as to avoid chafing or other injury.
Cable run conduit entering junction boxes on the port and starboard side of the vessel are severely deteriorated and at some locations the welds are completely severed from the junction boxes. Excessive strain is being applied to the wiring running through the cable runs. Renew as original deteriorated conduit and junction boxes along the port and starboard sides of the main deck.
IAW SOLAS 74, Chapter II-1, Reg 27 (a)(vi)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 17 February 2019
Resolved
Where “A” Class divisions are pierced for the passage of electrical cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, etc., for girders, beams or other structures, arrangements shall be made to ensure that fire resistance is not impaired.
Bulkhead penetrations located in the overhead of the forward end of the engine room are no longer closed off to the adjacent compartment. Install approved material or packing to restore the fire resistant penetration.
IAW SOLAS 74, Chapter II-2, Reg 23 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 February 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 6 July 2018
Resolved
Fire panel on bridge had an active alarm. Correct at upcoming drydock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 July 2018
Resolved 23 March 2019
Resolution: Verified fire panel functioning correctly with no alarms.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 6 July 2018
Resolved
Incinerator space exhaust fan not working. Correct at upcoming drydock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 July 2018
Resolved 23 March 2019
Resolution: Verified proper operation of exhaust fan.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 6 July 2018
Resolved
Fire station number #5 is leaking. Fix at upcoming dry dock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 July 2018
Resolved 23 March 2019
Resolution: Verified proper operation of fire station.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Fire main on 03 deck was completely block with mud. Crew could not charge hoses from either hydrant on the 03 deck.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: crew dismantled valves and cleared line. Able to show proper operation prior to inspectors leaving the vessel.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Doors
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Self- closing fire doors on decks 1 and 3 not closing properly.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 April 2018
Resolution: Crew adjusted doors and showed proper operation.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Two holes were found in the superstructure on the main deck port side from something that used to be mounted.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 April 2018
Resolution: Crew installed bolts to seal the holes and listed them for permanent repair at first availability.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
No way to observe a test of the OWS due to a rusted fitting on discharge piping.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 April 2018
Resolution: Fitting was removed and replaced in presence of USCG MI.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Vent Pipe
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Incinerator room fuel tank vent was missing flame screen.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 April 2018
Resolution: Crew replaced missing flame screen.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Vent closure for port side main deck CO2 would not close.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: Crew adjusted the closure and showed proper operation.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Label not posted for incinerator emergency shut down.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 April 2018
Resolution: Crew posted a label for the shut down.
Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
STBD side bridge wing door not weather tight.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 March 2019
Resolution: Verified repairs were made.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Ventilation in dry stores covered with possible mold. Recommend company verify and if it is mold, have the ventilation system cleaned and correct source of the problem.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 March 2019
Resolution: Verified no mold present and clean.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Condition
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Fire station #7 leaking.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 August 2018
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: Actually fire station #5
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Incinerator room CO2 system needs instructions posted.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: Instructions were posted.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Operating Controls
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Vent closure on incinerator room will not close.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: Vent closure repaired.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Cotter pins missing on watertight door hinges through out main deck.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: Cotter pins were replaced.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Port bridge wing cable runs through the bulkhead not sealed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 March 2019
Resolution: Verified all penetrations have been sealed.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
One port cargo hatch missing gasket material for about 4 feet and damaged gasket on STBD side in need of replacement.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: Gasketing replaced.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 20 April 2018
Resolved
Wire run under steering console not secure.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 March 2019
Resolution: Visually inspected under steering console. No loose wire runs present.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
Found multiple Fire Doors that would not properly close due to lack of power in the self-closing mechanism or the latch impeding the closure of the door. Also noted were unauthorized hold-back hooks. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 November 2016
Resolved 18 November 2016
Resolution: Doors repaired and holdbacks removed.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Winch
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
The Rescue Boat could not be recovered rapidly (CFR) or within 5 minutes (SOLAS) due to a broken pneumatic winch. Make repairs and prove proper operation to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 November 2016
Resolved 18 November 2016
Resolution: Gear replaced in winch.