Records from 1984 to 2009. Most recent: inspection, 5 February 2009.
Inspection history · 72
5 February 2009
ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3412726
5 February 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Little Creek · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3416202
3 February 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3412044
3 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3316798
7 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3291934
3 August 2008
PI Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3287517
24 January 2008
NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3135338
24 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3135754
7 December 2007
Ballast Water Examination · PI Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3108220
22 November 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3102657
22 November 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3102982
13 July 2007
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2993754
7 June 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2954240
3 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2950529
11 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2884981
1 March 2007
Ballast Water Examination · NPV Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2879451
29 January 2007
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2863378
28 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Little Creek · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2863338
4 January 2007
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2848704
3 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2769109
9 August 2006
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2741635
10 January 2006
Ballast Water Examination · Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2563949
27 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2502406
12 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2460795
8 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2456437
5 August 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2452080
5 July 2005
NPV Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2409372
1 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2285127
15 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2276659
24 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2180960
14 July 2004
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2133104
28 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2055059
17 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2007944
23 January 2004
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1991766
18 December 2003
Ballast Water Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1969225
15 December 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1964172
24 October 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1935435
24 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1912178
7 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1870931
7 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1881566
30 April 2003
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1787005
13 March 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1756258
21 May 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1633482
13 May 2002
Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1616437
19 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 414932
12 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 400429
10 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 400409
5 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 400069
9 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 395271
3 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 464355
19 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 686053
17 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 390219
29 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 716858
20 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 385773
7 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 376239
31 August 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 370104
25 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 485139
22 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 369332
22 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 369442
22 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1174184
12 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 535299
26 October 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 512774
14 February 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 348852
7 March 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 335626
7 June 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 454129
1 February 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 328257
3 February 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 321097
24 November 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 312891
23 May 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 517187
22 October 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 304914
3 May 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 535658
3 November 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 298778
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 5 February 2009
Resolved
The vessels EPIRB battery has expired, posing a hazard to the crew in the event of abandonship. Correct to the satisfaction of the USCG. SOLAS 04 CONS. IV/7.1.6.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 February 2009
Resolution: EPIRB battery was replaced.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 5 February 2009
No resolution recorded
The crew of the vessel has drilled 2 holes in the superstructure for a cable line. One of the port side and one on the starboard side lower bridge deck. This has compromised the weathertight integrity of the superstructure. Correct to the satisfaction of class. SOLAS 60 I/11
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 5 February 2009
Resolved
The vessels starboard side load line is not in contrasting colors with the hull. ICLL Annex I/8
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 February 2009
Resolution: Crew painted load line mark while PSCBO''s were on board.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 24 January 2008
Resolved
Vsl allided with Gillmerton Bridge and or its fender system in Chesapeake, VA. Damage that breached the hull at port bow approximately 21 feet above the water line forward of collision bulkhead.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 January 2008
Resolution: Satisfactory temporary repairs have been made.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Pump, High Pressure (fuel injection)
Issued 7 December 2007
Resolved
The PSCO found several fuel oil supply lines between the fuel filter and fuel pump to the number 2 & 3 generators are leaking fuel oil. Make repairs to the satisfaction of classification society. This was written taking into account the relevant provisions of the MSC CIRCULAR 647
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 December 2007
Resolved 12 December 2007
Resolution: Received class report from DNV satisfying requirement.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Incinerator, Shipboard
Issued 7 December 2007
Resolved
The fuel supply line near the incinerator is leaking fuel oil. Make repairs to the satisfaction of classification society.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 December 2007
Resolved 12 December 2007
Resolution: Received class report from DNV satisfying requirement.
Fire Fighting › Emergency Fire Pumps › Power Source
Issued 11 July 2007
Resolved
The diesel engine prime mover of the vessel's emergency fire pump is leaking cooling water from the cap. the engine is also leaking approximately one eighth inch stream of lube oil from tubing located on the front lower portion of the engine. Repairs to be attested to by attending Classification Society surveyor prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 July 2007
Resolution: Received satisfactory Clssification report asttesting to repairs made.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 7 June 2007
Resolved
The vessel was granted a deviation from the rules, allowing operation in the Sector New Orleans COTP zone with an inoperative Radar. See operational Control Activity # 2950529.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 June 2007
Resolved 7 June 2007
Resolution: Received tech. report from [name withheld] Marine, PSC/ Arrivals Branch approved the rescission of restriction and cleared the deficiency.
See operational Control Activity # 2950529.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 29 January 2007
Resolved
Various handrails found to be wasted through around superstructure. Corrected in 14 days.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 February 2007
Resolved 1 February 2007
Resolution: Recieved class report stating all handrails are repaired and in good order.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 29 January 2007
Resolved
Vessel is required according to fire plan to have four fire fighting outfits on board. One was found to be worn beyond serviceable use. Correct prior to departure from port.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 February 2007
Resolution: Received Class Report. Worn fire suits have been replaced with new ones.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Primary Deck Coverings
Issued 29 January 2007
Resolved
Flame screens missing and/or damaged on vents for fuel and slop tanks.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 February 2007
Resolved 1 February 2007
Resolution: Received Class Report. Flame screens have been provided.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 12 August 2005
Resolved
On 12Aug05, Issued transit LOD for inoperable secondary radar. Vsl was transiting the Port of Hampton Roads enroute to Baltimore. Required technician report prior to re-entering the Port of Hampton Roads.
Due 15 August 2005
Resolved 15 August 2005
Resolution: On 15Aug05, Received technician report for completed repairs on secondary radar. Secondary radar is fully operational.
Operations/Management › Ballast Water Managment › Mandatory Practices
Issued 5 July 2005
Resolved
Vessel does not have a Ballast Water Management Plan.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 5 August 2005
Resolved 10 August 2005
Resolution: Vessel has a Ballast Water Management Plan that is awaiting approval from the Class Society.
Fire Fighting › Emergency Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 5 July 2005
Resolved
Gasket on emergency fire pump cooling line leaking during operational test.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 July 2005
Resolved 5 July 2005
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance
Issued 17 February 2004
Resolved
10CM Radar w/ARPA is inoperable. 33CFR164.38(b).3 Vessel over 15,000 gross tons built before 01SEP84 must be equiped with an ARPA. 33CFR164.37(a) Each vessel of 10,000 gross tons or more must have two independtly operating radars. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 February 2004
Resolved 20 February 2004
Resolution: received tech report
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General)
Issued 18 December 2003
Resolved
Replace / provide 12 distress flares, ten were found, missing 2. SOLAS III / 6.3 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Quantity
Due 17 January 2004
Resolved 23 January 2004
Resolution: Received a receipt from the vessel for two additional distress flares.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main
Issued 13 May 2002
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to fire main line in vicinity of manifold-forward engine room bilge, temporary patch to be replaced with permanent repair. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Condition
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 15 May 2002
Resolution: Fire main line was properly repaired.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 13 May 2002
Resolved
Provide non-conductive matting for the no. 8 group starter panel in the steering gear room.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 15 May 2002
Resolution: Matting placed at no. 8 group starter panel.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 13 May 2002
Resolved
Secure all loose refrigerant gas bottles in engineering spaces.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 15 May 2002
Resolution: Loose refrigerant gas bottles were properly secured.
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 13 May 2002
Resolved
Ensure latch on port side critical door (upper deck) to engine room is working properly. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Door
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 15 May 2002
Resolution: Latch on port side critical door was properly repaired.
Documentation › Logs/Records
Issued 13 May 2002
Resolved
Provide class report addressing all items, attest to satisfactory repair/compliance with all outstanding requirements. Provide report to local COTP office.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 15 May 2002
Resolution: Requirement for class report was rescinded by Port State Control branch chief. All outstanding requirements were properly repaired/addressed by vessel and re-inspected by MSO Tampa boarding officer.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (propulsion)
Issued 13 May 2002
Resolved
Repair leak at no. 1 boiler feed pump. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pump
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 13 May 2002
Resolution: Leak repaired on scene while MSO boarding officers were onboard.
Navigation
Issued 17 April 1996
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 April 1996
Resolved 17 April 1996
Navigation
Issued 20 December 1995
Resolved
M/V SWAN ARROW ENTERED THE U.S. PORT OF SAN DIEGO WITH AN INOP ECHO DEPTH SOUNDER, AND FAILED TO NOTIFY THE COTP AS REQ WHEN SAFETY EQUIP AS LISTED IN 33CFR164.53(b) IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE VSLS DEPTH SOUNDER WOULD NOTRECORD THE DEPTH TO THE PAPER ROLL, & DID NOT HAVE A DIGITAL READ OUT._x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 December 1995
Resolved 22 December 1995
Navigation
Issued 3 November 1984
Resolved
ADM. CHART 1081(ED.81)NOT CORRECTED UP TO DATE COAST PILOT(NOS VOL. 7, ED.20/84),LIGHT LIST(VOL.3,ED.12/84)NOT CORRECTED UP TO DATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 November 1984
Resolved 3 November 1984