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AFRICAN FERN

Freight Ship · Bulk Carrier class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

AFRICAN FERN is a 1981 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 48 inspections since 1985, most recently in August 2011, along with 17 deficiencies and 10 operational controls.

Records from 1985 to 2011. Most recent: inspection, 27 August 2011.

Built
1981
Last inspected
27 August 2011
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
48
Deficiencies
17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
8014954 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
ELAS9
MISLE id
226908
Flag
LIBERIA
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-226908

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations13
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded34
Years with a record 25 calendar years (1985–2011)
The 48 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 15 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Bulk Carrier class in Maury's sources begin in 1981.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it9123 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
12329 - Displacement, Metric Ton
3338 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
6909 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

Inspection history · 48

27 August 2011 MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4128301
19 July 2011 PII Safety Exam · ISPS I Exam · COE-Offshore
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4087283
17 July 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4084398
11 January 2010 COE-Offshore · PII Safety Exam · Deficiency Check · ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3659381
11 January 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3659398
1 July 2008 PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3253232
30 June 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Little Creek · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3252632
27 June 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3249501
25 June 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3247431
2 September 2007 MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3055182
1 September 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3037798
10 December 2005 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2549235
6 September 2005 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2486271
3 September 2005 ISPS I Exam · Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2482338
30 August 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2482535
25 August 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2474010
15 November 2004 Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2242087
15 July 2004 ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2128025
5 November 2003 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1942507
7 June 2003 Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1813772
22 July 2002 MARPOL Annex I Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1645553
17 April 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 289154
16 February 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 274854
21 December 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 435903
1 September 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 432594
15 December 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 423677
12 April 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 414753
16 October 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 409002
7 October 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 396188
25 September 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 383130
21 February 1995 Administrative
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1157226
26 September 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 370821
8 January 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 75249
27 October 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 361869
11 June 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 496719
15 October 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 354025
15 May 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 343822
11 June 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 337578
26 August 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 472109
26 February 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 328699
18 February 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 321468
24 August 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 318021
13 May 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 447800
17 February 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 314519
22 July 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 510693
18 January 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 306428
4 June 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 495609
24 January 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 512099

Deficiency record · 17

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 1 July 2008 Resolved
Vessel's ARPA radars do not have permanently affixed labels containing required statement as per 33CFR164.38 (d)(ii) Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Inspector.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 11 January 2010
Resolution: Arpa radars have required labels affixed.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 1 July 2008 Resolved
Fire doors designating SOLAS Class A boundaries have hold backs installed. SOLAS 74 II-2/23 (f) Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 31 July 2008
Resolved 11 January 2010
Resolution: Hold Backs for fire doors remove.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Fixed Containment
Issued 1 July 2008 Resolved
Fuel oil and bulk lube oil tank vents do not have mechanical closures in the containment area. 33 CFR 156.120 (n) Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 11 January 2010
Resolution: Mechanical clousures at conttainment area in place.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 3 September 2005 Resolved
Both RADARS found inoperable. Correct deficiencies to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 September 2005
Resolution: TECH REPORT IN VSL FILE
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 February 2000 Resolved
Required to provide containment around port and starbord bilge sludge stations.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 November 2000
Resolved 18 November 2000
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 February 2000 Resolved
Required to provide contianment around port and starboard lube oil fill stations.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 November 2000
Resolved 18 November 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 1 September 1999 Resolved
REPAIR SEA VALVE IN STARBOARD LIFEBOAT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOLAS 74 (UNAMEND) III/4.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 September 1999
Resolved 8 September 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 1 September 1999 Resolved
REPAIR BROKEN RUDDER STOCK ON THE STARBOARD LIFEBOAT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOLAS 74 (UNAMEND) III/11.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 September 1999
Resolved 8 September 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 1 September 1999 Resolved
REPLACE CRACKED, BROKEN OR ROTTED OARS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOLAS 74 (UNAMEND) III/4 TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUING AUTHORITY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 January 2000
Resolved 2 January 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 1 September 1999 Resolved
MAKE REPAIRS TO THE FIBERGLASS ON THE PORT LIFEBOAT WHERE THE FORWARD BENCHSEAT JOINS WITH THE HULL OF THE LIFEBOAT. REPAIRS TO BE MADE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUING AUTHORITY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 January 2000
Resolved 2 January 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 1 September 1999 Resolved
SECURE BOAT PLUGS FOR BOTH LIFEBOATS WITH LANYARDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOLAS74 (UNAMEND) III/11(a)(ii) TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUING AUTHORITY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 January 2000
Resolved 2 January 2000
Engineering
Issued 16 October 1997 Resolved
VSL HAS 100PPM OWS- NEEDS IMO APPROVAL OR INSTALLATION OF 15PPM OWS._x001C_ _x001C_ 33 CFR 155.380_x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 April 1998
Resolved 13 April 1998
Documentation
Issued 25 September 1995 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 September 1995
Resolved 25 September 1995
Navigation
Issued 18 January 1986 Resolved
VESSEL'S ECHO DEPTH SOUNDER RECORDING DEVICE, REQUIRED BY 33CFR164.35(1) WAS INOPERATIVE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 January 1986
Resolved 18 January 1986
Documentation
Issued 18 January 1986 Resolved
VESSEL'S OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES DID NOT CONTAIN THE PROCEDURES FOR CLOSINGAND OPENING THE VESSEL'S OPENINGS(SOUNDING PORTS, TANK CLEANING OPENINGS, ETC.) AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR155.750(A)(10).
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 January 1986
Resolved 18 January 1986
Documentation
Issued 18 January 1986 Resolved
VESSEL'S OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES DID NOT CONTAIN PROCEDURES FOR ENSURING ALL VALVES CONNECTED TO THE TRANSFER SYSTEM ARE CLOSED UPON COMPLETION OF THE TRANSFER AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR155.750(A)(8).
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 January 1986
Resolved 18 January 1986
Documentation
Issued 18 January 1986 Resolved
VESSEL'S OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES DID NOT CONTAIN PROCEDURES FOR OPERATING EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN AND THE COMMUNICATIONS MEANS REQUIRED BY 33CFR155.780 AND 155.785 RESPECTIVELY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 January 1986
Resolved 18 January 1986

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.