Records from 2001 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 19 September 2022.
Inspection history · 61
19 September 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7559084
1 June 2021
PSC A
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7206505
27 October 2020
Deficiency Check · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7084841
8 August 2020
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7027013
29 July 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7018781
28 July 2020
Deficiency Check · PSC A · Appeal
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7018147
28 July 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7018180
24 January 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6895488
9 September 2019
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6802762
3 September 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6802908
14 August 2018
COE-Dockside · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6511379
14 July 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6478396
16 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6415679
14 May 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6414372
28 September 2017
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6273982
12 April 2016
NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5851801
11 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5853361
5 April 2016
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5847667
8 March 2016
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5829570
5 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5810413
31 January 2016
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5806830
8 January 2016
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5793531
21 October 2014
PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5004745
12 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4952676
27 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4358567
3 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4233275
26 January 2012
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4232226
18 December 2011
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4210384
9 August 2011
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4110310
18 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4080793
6 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3940148
17 January 2011
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3927762
15 February 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3678051
15 January 2010
PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3661569
22 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3434910
3 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3426911
27 November 2008
Administrative Inspection · NPV Safety Exam · ISM Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3370340
26 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3389577
25 March 2008
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3170798
29 August 2006
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2762844
20 June 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2686560
20 June 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2694958
24 February 2006
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2591503
22 February 2005
ISPS III Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2296649
16 February 2005
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · PII Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2293499
7 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2288398
23 August 2004
MARPOL Annex V Examination · PII Safety Exam · STCW 95 Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · ILO-147 Exam
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2173740
3 August 2004
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2154495
18 February 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2008516
5 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1974641
11 November 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · GROUP HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1945781
10 November 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1945541
19 June 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1821448
7 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1743027
5 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1741327
7 October 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1686000
16 August 2002
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1663191
10 August 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1659399
15 May 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1623685
11 March 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1492699
31 August 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 293348
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 19 September 2022
No resolution recorded
Duplicate sample extraction fans shall be provided. The fans shall be of sufficient capacity and shall give an overall response time to the satisfaction of the administration.PSCO observed automatic start for smoke detection fan was inoperable on fan #1.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 October 2022 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Documentation-ISM
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
15110 - The company should ensure any non-conformity is reported with its possible cause, if known. PSCO observed hydraulic oil pooled on and under the steering gear due to hydraulic oil leak. The vessel's planned/preventative maintenance listed the steering gear as "ok." PSCO observed non reflective retro-reflective tape on the lifeboat and rescue boat as well as wasted gasket on the lifeboat door. The vessel's planned/preventative maintenance for the lifeboat and rescue boat as "all in satisfactory condition."
74 SOLAS (14)IX/3
ISM Code 10.2.2
30ac
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 30 July 2020
Resolution: Received class report stating this deficiency will be addressed during the ISM audit at the next port.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
07126 - The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present convention. PSCOs observed pooled oil throughout the engine room to include below and on top of the main engine, under the HFO purifier, under the air compressors, and next to the boiler. Fuel oil was also leaking from the MDO pipeline next to the OWS.
74 SOLAS (14)I/11(a)
30ac
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 30 July 2020
Resolution: Received class report (see attached)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil filtering equipment
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
14104 - The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present convention. The vessel's crew failed to properly operate the oily water separator.
MARPOL Annex I/6.4.1
30ac
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 30 July 2020
Resolution: Received class report (see attached)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
01117 - After any survey of the ship, no changes shall be made in the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements, or material. PSCO observed oil residues from the crank case ventilation being retained in a plastic container next to the main engine. The container was not one of the vessel's approved means for oil residue retention.
MARPOL Annex I/6.4.2
17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 July 2020
Resolution: Received class report (see attached)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
11132 - The lifeboat enclosure shall be so arranged that access to the lifeboat can be closed to make the lifeboat watertight. The gasket around the lifeboat door is deteriorated.
74 SOLAS (14)III/3.1.1.1
LSA Code 4.6.2.2
17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 July 2020
Resolution: Received class report (see attached)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
11135 - All life-saving appliances shall be fitted with retro-reflective material where it will assist in detection. The retro-reflective tape on the life boat and rescue boat was deteriorated rendering it not reflective.
74 SOLAS (14) III/34
LSA Code 1.2.2.7
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 July 2020
Resolution: Received class report (see attached)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
02108 - The sides, rear, and front of switchboards shall be suitably guarded and non-conductive mats or grating shall be provided at the front and rear of the switchboard. There is an opening on the front of the switchboard, panel 6.1, in the engine control room as well as multiple openings on the switchboard in the emergency generator room. Nonconductive matting or grating was missing in the emergency generator switchboard.
74 SOLAS (04)II-1/45.2
17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 July 2020
Resolution: Received class report (see attached)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
02105 - Hydraulic power operated steering gear shall be provided with arrangements to maintain the cleanliness of the hydraulic fluid. PSCO observed hydraulic oil pooled around the steering gear and leaking into containers below it.
74 SOLAS (04)II-1/29.12.1
17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 July 2020
Resolution: Received class report (see attached)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
99101 - The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of a vessel subject to this subpart and this section must submit a ballast waster report to the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse (NBIC). The ballast water report must be submitted as follows: no later than 6 hours of arrival.
33 CFR 151.2060(b)(3)
10c
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 July 2020
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Safety Management Certificate (SMC/ ISM)
Issued 28 July 2020
Resolved
01107 - Due to the above objective evidence, the Captain of the Port questions the adequacy of the implementation of the vessel's safety management system under the International Safety Management (ISM) Code. Although the vessel is operating under a Safety Management Certificate, an external audit is recommended within 30 days by the flag state or recognized organization to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM Code.
74 SOLAS (14) IX/3.1
50ac
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 August 2020
Resolved 27 October 2020
Resolution: 27OCT20 - Sector Houston-Galveston received satsifactory class report from NKK attesting to audit completion and received documentation from Company to Class addressing non-conformity. Deficiency cleared.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Resources and personnel
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
The Company should establish procedures, plans and instructions for key shipboard operations concerning the protection of the environment. While testing the OCM on the OWS the crew used a pen to test the ppm sensor to actuate the three way valve. The crew was unfamiliar with the testing procedure for the OWS.
74 SOLAS (14 Cons.) Ch. IX eg. 3.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 September 2019
Resolution: Engineers demonstrated OWS operation and OCM testing in presence of the attending surveyor to verify proper operation of the three-way valve. Surveyor confirmed "testing procedures" posted near the OWS and found to be in all satisfaction
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
The fixed fire detection system shall be periodically tested. The crew was unable to test the flame detectors located in the machinery spaces.
74 SOLAS (14 Cons.) Ch.II-2 Reg.7
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 September 2019
Resolution: Confirmed that new test kit for flame detector was supplied on board on 11SEP16
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 9 September 2019
Resolved
All lifesaving appliances shall comply with the requirements of the LSA code. The lifeboats shall be outfitted with six hand flares and four parachute flares in the lifeboat.
74 SOLAS (14 cons.) Ch. III Reg.34 LSA Code 4.4.8
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 September 2019
Resolution: Confirmed that six(6) hand flares and four(4) parachute signals were supplied on board on 11SEP19.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › Food Ration
Issued 28 September 2017
Resolved
Lifeboat equipment shall include a food ration for each person the lifeboat is permitted to accomodate, kept in airtight packaging. PSCO observed 18 airtight rations in 20 person lifeboat. 74SOLAS(14)III/34, LSA CODE 4.4.8.12 - Action 16C.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 October 2017
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Sent documention of receiving food rations
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Pump
Issued 8 January 2016
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger. There was excessive leaking from the salt water harbor pump.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 5 February 2016
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 8 January 2016
Resolved
Electrical or other equipment which may constitute a source of ignition of flammable vapors shall not be permitted except of a type which will not ignite the mixture concerned. Explosion proof lighting throughout the engine room was severely deteriorated/in poor repair.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 12 February 2016
Engineering › Freshwater System (air cooling) › Damper
Issued 21 October 2014
Resolved
0945 - Emergency lighting - The machinery and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. The radiator for the emergency generator has multiple patches and leaking water from the radiator. Emergency generator could not be started to verify proper operation. 74 SOLAS (04 CONS) II-1/26.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 October 2014
Resolution: Received class report attesting to satisfactory temporary repair and testing of the emergency generator.
Communications › Internal Communications System › Sound-powered Telephone
Issued 17 January 2011
Resolved
A means of communication shall be provided between the navigation bridge and the steering gear compartment. Sound powered phones are broken and not able to be used as communications between the bridge and steering gear compartment. 74 Solas (2004ed) II-1/29.10
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 January 2011
Resolution: The attending class surveyor has been aboard the vessel and approved an alternative means of communication between the bridge and steering gear room consisting of dedicated Handheld VHF radios to be kept ready for emergency communications.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate
Issued 17 January 2011
Resolved
Cargo ships may carry one or more free fall lifeboats; and in addition one or more inflatable liferafts on each side of the ship of which one must be served by launching appliances. The SOLAS safety equipment form E does not reflect the actual number of liferafts on the ship, having left out the davit launched liferaft. 74 SOLAS (2004ed) III/31.1.2.2
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 18 January 2011
Resolution: Attending Class surveyor has made the nessicary corrections to the Form E and submitted a copy to the US Coast Guard.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 27 November 2008
Resolved
Vessel must conduct an internal audit of sections JRP-V26 and JRP-V27 of their safety management system due to previous deficiencies from port state control inspection dated 26NOV08. Vessel must submit attestation of completion of the audit to local OCMI prior to departure from Houston/Galveston COTP Zone.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 November 2008
Resolution: Germanischer Lloyd conducted SMS audit concerning stowage practices in view of deck cargo and visibility requirements.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 27 November 2008
Resolved
Vessels cargo of windmill blades on deck between Bay 3 and Bay 17 obscures the view of the sea surface from the conning position by more than two shiplengths.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 November 2008
Resolution: Vessel was issued one time waiver from certificate issuing authority for vessel operations from Galveston, Texas to Houston, Texas to offload cargo. Vessels cargo was reported by the company as removed from the vessel.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 26 November 2008
Resolved
Vessel is loaded with a container stacked three high at Bay 01, Tier 03. Vessels cargo securing manual does not allow a third tier of containers in that location.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 December 2008
Resolution: Vessel offloaded all containers in Bay 01. Witnessed by [name withheld]
Communications › Radio Communications › Satellite Communications Capability
Issued 16 February 2005
Resolved
Provide servicing report for the automatic reception and direct-printing for the NAVTEX. NAVTEX has not received any reports since September 04. Servicing report should include funtionality of the NAVTEX. SOLAS 74 (2001) IV 10 1.1.1
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 22 February 2005
Resolution: Received tech report stating the replacement of the NAVTEX antenna and that the NAVTEX was restored and working well.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 16 February 2005
Resolved
Ship fireman's outfit protective clothing is worn and not servicable. Master provided proof that two (2) new fireman's outfit will be provided with ship stores at next port. Provide fax showing that both fireman's outfits were received by the vessel.
SOLAS 74 (2001) II-2 17 1.1.1
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 22 February 2005
Resolution: Witnessed two new fireman''s outfits.
Electrical › Lighting (service)
Issued 10 November 2003
Resolved
LIGHTS IN FRONT OF PANEL IN ENGINE CONTROL ROOM MUST BE ATEESED BY CLASS SOCIETY THAT THEY ARE NOT ELECTRICAL / FIRE HAZARDS LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lighting Fixture
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 February 2004
Resolution: RECIEVED CLASS REPORT, ALL SAT.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks
Issued 10 November 2003
Resolved
CONTAINMENT FROM EVAPORATION LINE FROM SUMP TANK ON VESSEL STACK MUST BE ATTESTED BY CLASS SOCIETY THAT IT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH MARPOL 73/78
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 February 2004
Resolution: RECIEVED CLASS REPORT, ALL SAT.