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UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER

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

UNIVERSAL CHALLENGER is a 1983 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 35 inspections since 1984, most recently in July 2011, along with 28 deficiencies and 9 operational controls.

Records from 1984 to 2011. Most recent: operational control imposed, 11 July 2011.

Built
1983
Last inspected
11 July 2011
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
35
Deficiencies
28 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with
1 other vessel

Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
8108597 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
C6NL7
MISLE id
227179
Flag
MAURITIUS
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-227179

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations9
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded25
Years with a record 15 calendar years (1984–2011)
The 35 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 it22192 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
35809 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
76450 - Displacement, Ton
63800 - Dead Weight, 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.

Inspected as a tow unit · 1

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

ALGOL Freight Ship · MISLE 47443 · 9 February 1999 · activity 25929

Inspection history · 35

11 July 2011 ISPS III Exam · PI Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4077541
11 July 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4077634
11 July 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4077702
28 October 2010 PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3873999
26 October 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3873998
22 October 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3875053
20 October 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC PELICAN (WPB 87327) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3898330
29 December 2009 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS I Exam · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex I Examination · NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3652893
19 December 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3652894
30 July 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3550341
7 November 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3094334
7 November 2007 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3094659
6 November 2007 MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3088315
6 November 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3099637
5 February 2007 MARPOL Annex I Examination · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2866775
4 February 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2866843
5 December 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2546577
19 November 2005 ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2537443
7 September 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2494551
6 September 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2493989
4 September 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2494946
4 October 2004 ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2213155
19 July 2004 Ballast Water Examination · NPV Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2135997
22 August 2002 Ballast Water Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1665128
22 January 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1485017
13 June 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 291014
3 March 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 275058
20 December 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 435943
9 February 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 25929
21 July 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 406110
16 October 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 396448
19 April 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 390383
9 March 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 349307
30 December 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 313584
16 February 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1278961

Deficiency record · 28

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Burner
Issued 11 July 2011 Resolved
1410 - Propulsion main engine - The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulation. The vessel reportedly had a main propulsion failure due to a possible vapor lock due to a fuel change.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2011
Resolved 12 July 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from ABS stating the deficiency was rectified. The class report stated: verified venting of air mixing pipe, proper heating of fuel system and fuel system purged, and verified and tested main engine. All sat.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Valve
Issued 7 November 2007 Resolved
On 06NOV07, the vessel experienced a power loss due to an air leak from the pressure reducing valve for the start air / control air.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 November 2007
Resolved 9 November 2007
Resolution: Received a class report from Lloyd''s Register satisfying the requirements.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Transfer Equipment Test/Inspection Records
Issued 6 November 2007 Resolved
The vessel has no hydrostatic test records onboard for the fuel and lube oil piping as required by 33CFR155.820. The vessel is prohibited from conducting bunkering operations in U. S. waters until a hydrostatic test is conducted which meet the requirements of 33CFR156.170
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 August 2009
Resolution: Master provided Hydrostatic test record dated 31July09.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 5 February 2007 Resolved
It was noted during the course of engine room inspection that the main engine generators No.1 and No.2 were leaking cooling water excessively while in use. Have attending classification society attest to the repairs and proper operation of the main engine generators prior to movement.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 February 2007
Resolved 12 February 2007
Resolution: Cylinder head seats on engine entablature have been machined and new gaskets fitted
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 5 February 2007 Resolved
During deck walk inspection, as a result of hydraulic fluid found on main deck, PSCO officer expanded the investigation. A test was conducted on the number #6 cargo hold. During that time one of 4 large wheels on the port side hatch cover fell onto the deck. No.6 Cargo hold must be repaired and its working integrity attested to by attending classification society prior to movement.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 February 2007
Resolved 28 February 2007
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to repairs.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Discharge of Cargo Residue
Issued 5 February 2007 Resolved
As a result of various hydraulic fluid leaks during cargo operations as attested to by the vessel's Master, the vessel has allowed oily residue to spill over side causing a oily sheen on vessel's hull and a potential hazard to surrounding marine environment. This sheen must be properly removed and all materials associated with cleaning of hull must be properly disposed of.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 February 2007
Resolved 12 February 2007
Resolution: Ship’s holds examined and found free of oil leakage, residue removed from ship deck and hull
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 5 February 2007 Resolved
During PSCO's inspection, it was found that the bilge piping system located just above portside bilge pump has two unauthorized flanges welded to it. Provide class attestation to modification prior to movement.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 February 2007
Resolved 12 February 2007
Resolution: New special piece without unauthorized flanges was fitted in lieu of above mentioned pipe
Engineering › Steam Boiler (propulsion) › Pump
Issued 5 February 2007 Resolved
Boiler feed water pumps No.1 and No.2 leak excessively from shaft packing. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending classification society prior to movement.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 February 2007
Resolved 12 February 2007
Resolution: Seals on pumps No. 1 and No.2 replaced and pumps tested.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 5 February 2007 Resolved
The cofferdam bilge tank is constantly leaking through a broken valve. The Chief Engineer stated that this is causing the bilge holding to be full. The leak must be repaired and the integrity of the cofferdam bilge piping system must be attested to by the attending classification society prior to movement.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 February 2007
Resolved 12 February 2007
Resolution: Broken valve fixed and new gaskets provided, piping system visually inspected
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 5 February 2007 Resolved
The aft bilges are full of oily water and the bilge holding tank is at full capacity. Per ships logs, the main bilge tank is currently sounded at 233 m3. All oily water in the engine room bilges must be properly disposed of, in addition the main bilge tank must be drained to at least half of is normal capacity. This must be attested to by the attending classification society prior to movement.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 February 2007
Resolved 28 February 2007
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to repairs.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Gyro Compass
Issued 5 February 2007 Resolved
As per COTP M0149-07 order the gyrocompass does not work as required. The gyrocompass must be repaired to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard inspector prior to movement.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 February 2007
Resolved 7 February 2007
Resolution: Gyrocompass was repalced and tested by Mackay communications
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 5 February 2007 Resolved
It was found that that Fifty seven of the Fifty eight wheels required for cargo hatch operation are corroded,rusted, or missing components. Cargo holds No.1, No.2, No.3,No.4, No.5, No.6 and No.7 must be repaired and their working integrity attested to by attending classification society prior to movement of vessel and use of cargo holds No.1, No.2,No.3,No.4,No.5,No.6 and No.7.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 February 2007
Resolved 28 February 2007
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to repairs.
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Condition
Issued 19 November 2005 Resolved
EPIRB is not operational. Vessel must fix prior to departure from the port of Savannah.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 November 2005
Resolved 25 November 2005
Resolution: Received report of a new EPIRB installed onboard.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 19 November 2005 Resolved
Both fire main pump suction and discharge gauges are inoperable. Vessel must fix to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 6 November 2007
Resolution: During the course of the PSC boarding, the board officer ran the fire main and confirmed the operation of the gauges.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 19 November 2005 Resolved
Instruction Manual for OWS is missing. Vessel must get manual and test and calibrate to instruction specs.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 November 2005
Resolution: Master was able to find manual and test as per instruction manual.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Switch
Issued 19 July 2004 Resolved
The turbo generator pressure switch wiring is loose, hanging out of conduit, and held in place with electrical tape. Permanently secure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2004
Resolved 4 October 2004
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Cylinder Liner
Issued 19 July 2004 Resolved
The MDE No. 4 cylinder liner has a J/W leak.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2004
Resolved 4 October 2004
Resolution: Rcvd Class rprt attesting to repairs.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Pump, Positive Displacement
Issued 19 July 2004 Resolved
The cargo generator pre-lube pump seal is leaking oil.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2004
Resolved 4 October 2004
Resolution: RCVD Class rprt attesting to repairs.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Pump
Issued 19 July 2004 Resolved
The port ballast pump mechanical seal is leaking water.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2004
Resolved 4 October 2004
Resolution: RCVD class rprt attesting to repairs.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive)
Issued 22 August 2002 Resolved
Main engine No. 4 cylinder head has cooling water leak. Repair to the satisfaction of class. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cylinder Head
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 August 2002
Resolved 28 August 2002
Resolution: Class attended vessel and issued report. Reviewed Class Report. Repairs are satisfactory.
Engineering
Issued 13 June 2001 Resolved
Temporary patch on inlet S/W pipe to L/O cooler for turbo generator. Repair permanently to satisfaction of class by 01JUL01.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 July 2001
Resolved 20 June 2001
Engineering
Issued 13 June 2001 Resolved
M/E #2 cylinder hydraulic oil pump for exhaust valve leaking at top of pump. Repair to the satisfaction of class by 16JUN01.
Condition: Unknown
Due 14 June 2001
Resolved 14 June 2001
Engineering
Issued 13 June 2001 Resolved
M/E #5 cylinder injection pump leaking at top of pump. Repair to the satisfaction of class by 16JUN01.
Condition: Unknown
Due 14 June 2001
Resolved 14 June 2001
Construction/Loadline
Issued 13 June 2001 Resolved
Bilge holding tank is piped directly to O/B piping. Provide class approval of this arrangement, remove piping and blank off until approval is granted.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 July 2001
Resolved 20 June 2001
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 13 June 2001 Resolved
Housekeeping in E/R needs attention as well as numerous drums located around vessel, wipe down all machinery and equipment and tie down all barrels and spare parts. Prior to return to U.S. port.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 July 2001
Resolved 20 June 2001
Electrical
Issued 20 December 1999 Resolved
NUMEROUS OIL LEAKS AND STANDING OIL ON TURBO GENERATOR
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 March 2000
Resolved 6 March 2000
Engineering
Issued 20 December 1999 Resolved
MAIN ENGINE S/W INLET HAS CEMENT BOX ON VALVE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 March 2000
Resolved 6 March 2000
Electrical
Issued 19 April 1996 Resolved
VARIOUS GLOBES & LIGHTING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT STEERING GEAR FLAT AND MACHINERY SPACES ARE BROKEN OR MISSING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 October 1996
Resolved 16 October 1996

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.