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VSP RUBY

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

VSP RUBY is a 1984 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 1987, most recently in September 2011, along with 23 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 1987 to 2011. Most recent: inspection, 9 September 2011.

Built
1984
Last inspected
9 September 2011
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
25
Deficiencies
23 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
8125820 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
3EQE8
MISLE id
277616
Flag
PANAMA
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-277616

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations7
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded17
Years with a record 15 calendar years (1987–2011)
The 25 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 it23381 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
68409 - Dead Weight, Ton
79879 - Displacement, Ton
37094 - 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 · 25

9 September 2011 ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4132770
22 September 2008 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3330239
11 September 2008 Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3321928
15 September 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3058213
20 April 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2911939
17 April 2007 PII Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2901433
18 April 2006 ISPS II Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2620362
23 June 2003 Ballast Water Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1825004
15 December 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 423678
8 December 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 146806
23 February 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 413195
23 September 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 395431
20 August 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 381678
13 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 379520
20 July 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 860872
23 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1401870
11 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 366955
11 May 1994 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1169953
23 June 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 359118
12 October 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 346461
23 August 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 338917
2 June 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 330739
26 April 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 322749
20 January 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 471335
20 February 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 314443

Deficiency record · 23

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 9 September 2011 Resolved
0936 - Ships shall be provided with a main steering gear to the satisfaction of the Administration. PSCO observed during steering gear test that steering gear was hunting approximately 01 to 02 degrees port and starboard while at amid ship - SOLAS 74am II-I/29
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 September 2011
Resolved 17 September 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted Class report from [name withheld] attesting to the permanent repair to the steering gear system.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 9 September 2011 Resolved
1581 - The rudder angle indicator on the bridge and the rudder angle indicator in the steering room display different degrees during a steering gear test, from one degree off to four degrees off, depending on the requested angle of the rudder - SOLAS 74am II-1/29
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 September 2011
Resolved 17 September 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted Class report from [name withheld] attesting to the permanent adjustment/repair to the rudder angle indicators.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 9 September 2011 Resolved
2199 - Every operation shall be recorded and stored on the oil content meter approved for the MEPC107 (49). The crew was unable to show any recorded data and the PSCO observed a function test on the system that did not record either. Provide attestation that the system is installed as required - MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1/11 MEPC 107 (49)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 September 2011
Resolved 17 September 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted Class report from [name withheld] attesting to the failure of the data logger. Class issued a CC to expire in 2 months with the requirement to retain all residues on board until OCM repaired or replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › Food Ration
Issued 11 September 2008 Resolved
0611 - Lifesaving Appliance - Food Rations in lifeboats shall be kept in airtight receptacles. Food rations in Port lifeboat were found not to be airtight. 60 SOLAS CH 3 Reg 6 (xii)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 September 2008
Resolved 22 September 2008
Resolution: Rcvd documentation showing food rat''s in airtight receptacles.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 11 September 2008 Resolved
2510 - ISM Related Deficiencies - The Ship shall comply with the requirements of the international safety management code. While conducting inspection, a bottle of alcohol was observed in the chief engineer's state room. As per the vessel safety management system, the drug and alcohol policy states that no alcohol shall be brought onboard by an officer. 74 SOLAS 2004 Con Ed CH.9 Reg 3.1
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 September 2008
Resolved 11 September 2008
Resolution: Deficiency Corrected on Spot.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 11 September 2008 Resolved
2510 - ISM Related Deficiencies - As Per Alcohol Policy, Vessel Must Have Alcosensor onboard for testing. No Alcosensor Onboard. 74 SOLAS 2004 Cons Ed. CH9 Reg 3.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 October 2008
Resolved 22 September 2008
Resolution: Rcvd documentation showing receipt for alcosensor and air waybill for shipment to vessel.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion-electric) › Measurement Circuitry
Issued 23 June 2003 Resolved
RPM GAUGE ON #1 GENERATOR MISSING, FITTING LEAKING WHERE GAUGE WAS MOUNTED. SOLAS74/78 CH.2 2/15.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 17 April 2007
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Type
Issued 23 June 2003 Resolved
FIRE FIGHTING NOZZLES NOT DUAL-PURPOSE TYPE AND HAVE NO SHUT OFF CAPABILITY. SOLAS 74/78 CH.2 2/4.8.4. REPLACE NOZZLES WITH REQUIRED DUAL PURPOSE NOZZLE. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Type
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 17 April 2007
Resolution: All FF equipment was required type.
Documentation
Issued 23 September 1996 Resolved
PROVIDE LOCAL CONTACT POINT FOR POLLUTION RESPONSE IN S.O.P.E.P AS PER MARPOL ANNEX I, CHAPTER IV REG. 26(d).
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 September 1996
Resolved 24 September 1996
Navigation
Issued 13 June 1995 Resolved
STARBOARD RAM ON STEERING GEAR LEAKING. (SOLAS II)
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 August 1995
Resolved 24 August 1995
Lifesaving
Issued 11 May 1994 Resolved
REPAIR WATER LIGHT FOR RING BUOY BY PORT AFT GANGWAY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 May 1994
Resolved 11 May 1994
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 11 May 1994 Resolved
REPAIR BROKEN VENT COVER BY STBD MAIN DECK ENTRANCE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 May 1994
Resolved 11 May 1994
Construction/Loadline
Issued 11 May 1994 Resolved
DRAIN LINE BROKEN (SOFT PATCH USED) OVER MDE PRESSURE ALARM INSTRUMENTATION. REPAIR LINE TO PREVENT LEAKAGE ON ELECTRICAL GEAR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 May 1994
Resolved 11 May 1994
Fire Fighting
Issued 11 May 1994 Resolved
DOORS TO STEERING GEAR ROOM BLOCKED OPENED, REMOVE HOLDBACKS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 May 1994
Resolved 11 May 1994
Lifesaving
Issued 11 May 1994 Resolved
DECKS IN STEERING GEAR ROOM, BEHIND MAIN START AIR RECEIVERS AND IN THE FORWARD DECK STORES ARE COVERED WITH OIL/GREASE. CLEAN DECKS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 May 1994
Resolved 11 May 1994
Lifesaving
Issued 11 May 1994 Resolved
REMOVE EXCESSIVE OIL FROM ABOUT STEERING GEAR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 May 1994
Resolved 11 May 1994
Navigation
Issued 11 May 1994 Resolved
RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR UNREADABLE IN STEERING ROOM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 May 1994
Resolved 11 May 1994
Navigation
Issued 11 May 1994 Resolved
RUDDER TRANSMITTER LINKAGE NEEDS TO BE LOCKED/DOUBLE NUTTED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 May 1994
Resolved 11 May 1994
Lifesaving
Issued 11 May 1994 Resolved
REMOVE FLAMMABLES FROM AFT STEERING ROOM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 May 1994
Resolved 11 May 1994
Navigation
Issued 23 August 1990 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A COPY OF THE INLAND NAVIGATION RULES ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR164.88.05.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 August 1990
Resolved 23 August 1990
Navigation
Issued 2 June 1989 Resolved
33CFR164.35(K) BLOCK DIAGRAM INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEERING GEAR CHANGEOVER NOT AVAILABLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 June 1989
Resolved 2 June 1989
Documentation
Issued 2 June 1989 Resolved
33CFR150.750 INCOMPLETE OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES. MISSING LIST OF CARGOES, DESCRIP OF EMPTYING CONTAINMENT, # OF PERSONS FOR TRANSFER, DUTIES OF PERSONNEL, TOPPING OFF PROCEDURES, MOORING LINES, MEANS OF COMMS, ENSURING VALVES CLOSED, PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING OIL DISCHARGES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 June 1989
Resolved 2 June 1989
Navigation
Issued 26 April 1988 Resolved
A VIO OF 33 CFR 164.30 IN THAT THE VSL DID NOT HAVE O/B U.S. CHART 12304 OR IT'S ACCEPTABLE FOREIGN EQUIVALENT WHICH WAS REQUIRED FOR THE VSL'S ROUTE FROM CAPE HENLOPEN TO ARNOLD POINT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 April 1988
Resolved 26 April 1988

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.