Records from 2001 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 21 August 2023.
Inspection history · 42
21 August 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7773469
23 June 2023
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7721658
9 December 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7365118
14 October 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7332383
30 October 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7086990
22 October 2019
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6836272
1 January 2019
Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6604557
12 March 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6374435
19 December 2017
ISPS II Exam · NPV Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6322480
8 February 2016
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5811159
3 October 2014
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4998574
2 July 2012
ISPS II Exam · Joint Vessel Security Verification (Massena only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4364967
29 March 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3703940
27 March 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3703963
24 November 2008
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3368722
5 August 2008
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3289813
4 June 2007
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2950964
31 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2947775
31 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station (Small) Ludington · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2947918
30 May 2007
Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2946195
27 May 2007
ISPS II Exam · Joint Vessel Security Verification (Massena only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2944546
12 June 2006
Enhanced Seaway Inspection (Massena only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2673794
12 June 2006
Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2673797
12 June 2006
Joint Vessel Security Verification (Massena only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2678140
1 December 2005
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2543809
6 July 2005
Enhanced Seaway Inspection (Massena only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2409108
6 July 2005
Joint Vessel Security Verification (Massena only) · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2409112
2 September 2004
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2184286
25 August 2004
ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2176053
15 April 2004
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2036006
4 April 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2035614
21 November 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1954471
19 September 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1908642
10 June 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1814105
9 June 2003
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1815989
15 April 2003
Administrative Inspection · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1770394
26 September 2002
Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1680455
6 August 2002
Passenger/Freight Vessel Examination · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1657561
22 July 2002
Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1650247
10 June 2002
Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1625676
13 April 2002
Passenger/Freight Vessel Examination · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1603057
2 October 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 294230
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 19 December 2017
Resolved
0735 - Personal equipment - fire fighting - A fireman's outfit shall consist of protective clothing and material to protect the skin from the heat radiating from the fire and scalding by steam. PSCO observed that the fireman's outfits did not have a water resistant outer layer. Provide clarification from class that the fireman's outfits meet SOLAS requirements. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/1.1.1 16a
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 January 2018
Resolved 17 March 2018
Resolution: PSCNOLA RECEIVED A CLASS REPORT RECTIFYING THE DEFICIENCY.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Seal
Issued 8 February 2016
Resolved
74 SOLAS 97 II-2/15.3 - The arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of oil used in pressure lubrication systems shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed an excessive amount of oil in and around ships (MDE) Main Diesel Engine and bilge.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2016
Resolution: Vessel's main propulsion engine was ran for 30 min and attending surveyor observed leaks in way of the main engine fly wheel and cylinder cover seals. Class issued recommendation to have seals replaced at time of dry in May of 2016.
Fire Fighting › Emergency Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 8 February 2016
Resolved
74 SOLAS 97 II-2/4.4.2 - The required fire pumps shall be capable of delivering for firefighting purposes a quantity of water at the pressure specified in paragraph 4. Fire pump was unable to obtain adequate pressure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2016
Resolution: Surveyor tested both the main fire pump and the emergency fire pumps with four hoses.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Ram Seal
Issued 8 February 2016
Resolved
74 SOLAS 97 II-2/15.3 - The arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of oil used in pressure lubrication systems shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. Steering gear assembly was found to have excessive leakage during steering gear test.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2016
Resolution: Surveyor found the vessel's steering gear rudder top seal worn and will have to be replaced at the vessels next dry dock which is tentatively May 2016.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Transfer Equipment Test/Inspection Records
Issued 8 February 2016
Resolved
33 CFR 156.170(f)(3) - The frequency of the test and inspection [for bunker lines] required by this section for vessels must be annually. A bunker line test has not been completed since 19JAN15.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 February 2016
Resolved 9 February 2016
Resolution: Bunker line was tested at 3 Bar pressure on 08FEB16. The normal working pressure of the bunker line is 1.5 Bar.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › External Certification/Verification/Control
Issued 3 October 2014
Resolved
Due to non-conformities identified on Form-B, 01OCT14 and conditions of class issued 03OCT14, which were not communicated through approved safety management system non-conformity reports upon observation to either the company or class, USCG MSU Duluth is recommending that an external audit be conducted on vessel and company's safety mangement system. BV issued IACS PR-17 for SMS failure.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 8 February 2016
Resolution: Vessel received satisfactory Lloyds Register (LR) ISM-Code Intermediate SMC Audit on 06Nov2014.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 27 March 2010
Resolved
Vessel s-band radar is inop while transiting to berth in Delaware River.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 April 2010
Resolution: It was determined that secondary radar not required. Deficiency lifted.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Material
Issued 27 March 2010
Resolved
0720 - Fire Fighting Equipment - During a Deficiency Check on the M/V VANCOUVERBORG, Port State Control Officers observed a section of the Fire Main piping in the Purification room had been removed in order to repair a small leak. Vessel to provide a copy of class report Prior to Departure. 74 SOLAS (1997 CONS ED.) CH. II-2 / REG 21.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 April 2010
Resolution: Pipe was repaired by shore service provider and fitted back in place. Tested and found to be leak free. Class survey attests.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 27 March 2010
Resolved
1410 - Propulsion Main Engine - During a Deficiency Check on the M/V VANCOUVERBORG Port State Control Officers discovered that the Low Pressure Fuel Oil Service Line for the Main Diesel Engine had a minor crack and was being removed for repairs. Vessel to provide this office with a Class Report attesting to repairs Prior to Departure.
74 SOLAS (2004 CONS ED.) CH. II-1 / REG. 26.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 April 2010
Resolution: A crack in the weld of the HFO pipe iwo flange has been repaired at a shore workshop and fitted back in place. Class survey attests.