Records from 2021 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 21 September 2023.
Inspection history · 21
21 September 2023
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7795872
25 August 2023
ISM Exam · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7773726
25 August 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7778486
10 August 2023
Deficiency Check · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7763088
8 August 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7763121
16 February 2023
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7635631
15 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7609787
4 November 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7589436
6 September 2022
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7550141
10 August 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7527949
8 July 2022
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7493036
7 June 2022
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7470283
4 June 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7464798
12 April 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7429409
23 March 2022
PSC A
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7413341
23 September 2021
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7315418
19 September 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7315510
28 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7209074
19 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7199524
23 April 2021
Deficiency Check · PSC A
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7176705
22 April 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7176658
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 29 August 2023
Resolved
All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. PSCO observed multiple electrical hazards in the engine room to include live wires not terminated, exposed wires not terminated, exposed wires protruding from motor controllers, broken motor controller doors, and blanks missing in distribution channels. 74 SOLAS (81) II-I/45.1.3
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 11 September 2023
Resolution: Found electrical hazards repaired/replaced. All sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 29 August 2023
Resolved
In a ship in which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed fuel soaked lagging on fuel system piping for the number 3 starboard storage tank in the engine room. 74 SOLAS (81) 11-2/15.2
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 11 September 2023
Resolution: New lagging for number 3 starboard storage tank installed, system no longer in use. All sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 29 August 2023
No resolution recorded
In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of bulkheads and decks mentioned elsewhere in this part, the minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 44.1 and 44.2. PSCO observed a hole in the engine room overhead leaking water and missing "A-60" insulation. 74 SOLAS (81) II-2/44.1
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 29 August 2023
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 additional requirements which may be established by the company. Due to the deficiencies of a technical and/or operational nature identified above which individually or collectively provides objective evidence of a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness of the ISM code, an external audit shall be conducted by the flag administration before the vessel will be released from its detention to determine whether the vessel is operating in compliance with the ISM Code. A copy of the completed external audit shall be provided to this office for review prior to the departure from the port of Pensacola. 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1 ISM Code Part A/10.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 23 September 2023
Resolution: Audit was reviewed and found to be complete.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 29 August 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 onboard. PSCO observed leaking fresh water pipe deteriorated and leaking into the crew cabin. 74 SOLAS (20) 1/11(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 September 2023
Resolution: Fresh water piping repaired in the crew cabin. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 29 August 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 onboard. PSCO observed missing sea chest valve handles in the engine room. 74 SOLAS (20) 1/11(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 September 2023
Resolution: Sea chest valve handles installed. All sat.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil discharge monitoring and control system
Issued 25 August 2023
Resolved
Oil filtering equipment referred to in paragraph 1 of this regulation shall be of a design approved by the Administration and shall be such as will ensure that any oily mixture discharged into the sea after passing through the system has an oil content not exceeding 15ppm. In considering the design of such equipment, the Administration shall have regard to the specification recommended by the Organization. To avoid willful manipulation of 15 ppm Bilge Alarms, every access of the 15 ppm Bilge Alarm beyond essential requirements of paragraph 4.2.8 requires the breaking of a seal. PSCO observed the vessel's oily water separator MEPC.107(49) oil content meter unsealed and secured with a plastic tie. MARPOL I/14.6. MEPC 107(49) 4.2.10.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 21 September 2023
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operational test of OWS and confirm seal is intact on OCM. Data panel is secured with lock.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces
Issued 25 August 2023
Resolved
A ship when in a port or an offshore terminal of another party is subject to inspection by officers duly authorized by such party concerning operational requirements under this annex, where there are clear ground for believeing that the master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of pollution by oil. PSCO observed entries in the Oil Record Book inconsistent with sludge and bilge water receipts from oily waste offloads ashore. MARPOL I/11.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 11 September 2023
Resolution: Training carried out with the Captain, Chief Engineer, and the engineering officers regarding the operational procedures for bilge and engine room sounding, maintaining an engine room sound log and update SMS operational procedures.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 25 August 2023
Resolved
An efficient bilge pumping system shall be provided, capable of pumping from and draining any watertight compartment other than a space permanently appropriated for the carriage of fresh water, water ballast, oil fuel or liquid cargo and for which other efficient means of pumping are provided, under all practical conditions. PSCO observed the vessel's sludge and bilge pumps in a non operational condition. Vessel's master and chief engineer confirmed that neither pump was operational. 74 SOLAS (81) II-1/21.1.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 11 September 2023
Resolution: Operational test of each pump carried out and found all sat.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 10 August 2023
Resolved
Each operation described in paragraph 2 of this regulation shall be fully recorded without delay in the oil record book part 1, so that all entries in the book appropriate to that operation are completed. PSCO observed the entries in the oil record book were not documented properly by the chief engineer according to MARPOL ANNEX I appendix III. Transfer entries did not include quantity transferred, time of transfer, and tank/location transferred from.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 August 2023
Resolved 25 August 2023
Resolution: Vessel's Master provided records of training for recording operations in the oil record book provided by the company. Captain, Chief Engineer, 1st Engineer, 2nd Engineer, and 3rd Engineer attended.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 10 August 2022
Resolved
In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society which is recognized by the administration. PSCO observed bilge alarms in Engine Room could not be activated.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 6 September 2022
Resolution: Alarm repaired and tested found to be in good working order.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 August 2022
Resolved
In a ship which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed fuel leak on EDG fuel pump assembly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 August 2022
Resolution: Crew was able to effect repairs prior to completion of USCG PSC Exam. Vessel rebuilt fuel assembly piping system. Tested EDG, no leaks were found and all satisfactory.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Endorsement by flagstate
Issued 10 August 2022
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 August 2022
Resolution: [withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 June 2022
Resolved
The machinery associated piping systems and fitting shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed flanged hose connected to overhead piping on stbd side, lower level of engine room, draining into sludge tank through tank cover.
74 SOLAS (81) II-1/26
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 June 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 June 2022
Resolved
The machinery associated piping systems and fitting shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed hose connected to main engine drain on stbd side lower engine draining into sludge tank through tank manhole cover.
74 SOLAS (81) II-1/26
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 June 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 4 June 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. PSCO observed excessive oil throughout the engine room specifically lower level stbd side mid level forward of purifiers.
74 SOLAS (20) 1/11(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 June 2022
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book
Issued 4 June 2022
Resolved
Each operation described in paragraph 2 of this regulation shall be fully recorded without delay in the oil record book part I so that all entries in the book appropriate to that operation are completed. PSCO identified multiple errors throughout oil record book, specifically withr regards to incomplete weekly tank soundings.
MARPOL I/17.4
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 July 2022
Resolved 8 July 2022
Resolution: PSCE verified weekly soundings were entered in ORB.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book
Issued 4 June 2022
Resolved
The safety management system should ensure compliance with mandantory rules and regulations. PSCO identified multiple errors throughout oil record book, specifically with regards to incomplete weekly sounding entries. Due to previous identification of errors in oil record book by USCG Port State Control and failure or lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the SMS, an external SMS audit shall be carried out.
74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1
ISM Code A/1.2.3.1
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 July 2022
Resolved 8 July 2022
Resolution: Received documentation stating audit had been carried out.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
Chief Engineer application for flag endourcements was expired
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 March 2022
Resolved 24 March 2022
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
[name withheld] ENTRIES ON THE OIL RECORD BOOK
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 March 2022
Resolved 24 March 2022
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
ANNUAL SHORE BASED MAINTENANCE HAS NOT BEEN CONDUCTED FOR THE GMDSS, EPIRBS'S AND SART
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 12 April 2022
Resolved 12 April 2022
Resolution: Received copy's anuual shore based maintenance.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
ANNUAL SHORE BASED MAINTENANCE HAS NOT BEED SONDUCTED FOR VDR, GYRO COMPASS AND AID
74SOLAS(20) V/16.1
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 12 April 2022
Resolution: Received copy's of annual share based maintenence.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
PSCO IDENTIFIED THE INSTALLATION OF 02 GERERATORS ON DECK WITH OUT NOTIFICATION TO FLAG AND CLASS
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 12 April 2022
Resolution: Received copy class statement attesting the installation of 02 deck containerized diesel generators. ( Copy Attached)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
[name withheld] COMPASS REPEATER IN THE EMERGENCY STEERING ROOM
74SOLAS(20) CHAPT 1/11B
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 12 April 2022
Resolution: Received tech report and a copy of new cargo ship safety equipment certificate attesting proper installation of the missing gyro compass repeater at the emergency steering position.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 23 April 2021
Resolved
STEERING GEAR COMPARTMENT SHALL BE EQUIPPED NON-SLIP SURFACES TO ENSURE SUITABLE WORKING CONDITION IN THE EVENT OF HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE; THE NON SLIP SURFACE IS NOT AVAILABLE AROUND E-STEERING STATION IS VOID OF NON-SLIP SURFACE.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 May 2021
Resolved 19 May 2021
Resolution: Class Report Received.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 143 - MARPOL Annex III › Other (MARPOL Annex III)
Issued 23 April 2021
Resolved
EACH TRANSFER PIPE SYSTEM SHALL BE HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED TO 1.5 MWAP. BUNKE LINES WERE TESTED USING AIR BUNKER LINES MUST BE TESTED BEFORE BUNKERS.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 May 2021
Resolved 19 May 2021
Resolution: Bunker line test and class report received.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 23 April 2021
Resolved
DOORS IN CAT A BOUNDARYS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING; BOTH ESCAPE DOORS IN ENGINEROOM HAD HOLD BACK DEVICES.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 23 April 2021
Resolved 23 April 2021
Resolution: HOLD BACKS WERE REMOVED FROM FIRE DOORS