Records from 1990 to 2010. Most recent: operational control imposed, 12 December 2010.
Inspection history · 41
11 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3908749
9 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3907286
9 December 2010
Ballast Water Examination · COC-GAS Renew · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3907508
13 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Vessel Traffic Service Houston-Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2550907
20 November 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Vessel Traffic Service Houston-Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2562427
15 August 2005
COC-GAS Annual · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2464243
23 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2317389
20 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2316047
16 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2332981
3 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2315294
18 August 2004
NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2169865
8 August 2004
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2159621
3 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2164039
8 June 2004
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2095358
7 June 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2091530
26 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 286186
26 January 2001
Letter of Compliance (Initial/Renewal)
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1057820
9 March 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 275652
2 March 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 275178
2 March 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1049162
21 September 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 433018
3 September 1999
Administrative
Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 784378
10 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 427379
15 January 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 424452
15 January 1999
Letter of Compliance (Initial/Renewal)
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 811265
9 October 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 458050
1 July 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 765888
30 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 204290
6 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 404453
6 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 401310
6 March 1997
Letter of Compliance (Initial/Renewal)
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1096680
7 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 375923
7 March 1995
Letter of Compliance (Initial/Renewal)
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 862824
7 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 477509
23 April 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1463823
10 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 443580
1 February 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 467583
1 February 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 829963
2 January 1993
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1359464
2 January 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 440632
9 October 1990
Certificate of Compliance · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 927031
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device Recorder
Issued 11 December 2010
Resolved
Received Inbound LOD for inop Echo Depth Sounding Device/Recorder. 33 CFR 164.35(h)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 December 2010
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repair of echo sounder.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Gyro Compass
Issued 11 December 2010
Resolved
Received Inbound LOD for inop Gyro Compass. 33 CFR 164.35(d)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 December 2010
Resolution: Received report from class stating the steering repeater was repaired.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Emergency Shut-down
Issued 9 December 2010
Resolved
vessel's emergency shut-down valves in liquid piping did not fully close within 30 seconds of actuation and must do so prior to cargo operations; cite used is IGC Code 1983, 5.3.4 (b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 January 2011
Resolution: Received Class report attesting to proper repair and operation, Verified by USCG Inspectors function testing as well.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Pressure Water-Spraying Fire Extinguishing System › Nozzles
Issued 9 December 2010
Resolved
Vessel's deck water spray does not provide a uniform distribution of water aft of the compressor room, over both port and starboard manifolds, tank dome #1 starboard, and tank domes #2 port and starboard and must do so prior to cargo operations; cite used is IGC Code 1983, 11.3.1
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 January 2011
Resolution: Received Class Report Attesting to the Proper repair (Entire Deck water spray piping on cargo deck and lower accommodations was replaced) and tested SAT. Verified by USCG Inspectors.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 9 December 2010
Resolved
vessel's load line did not correspond to the active certificate presented to PSC inspectors; cite used is ICLL 2005 Article 21.1(b)/8.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 January 2011
Resolution: Received Class Report Attesting to Correction of the Deficiency, Visually confirmed by USCG Inspectors.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 9 December 2010
Resolved
vessel's starboard side deck railing adjacent to the superstructure on the main deck is missing; cite used is ILLC 1966, Annex I/25.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 January 2011
Resolution: Received Class Report Attesting to Correction of the Deficiency, Visually confirmed by USCG Inspectors.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 9 December 2010
Resolved
vessel's port side athwartships walkway forward of superstructure on the main deck is wasted and several other ladder/stairways are wasted around the external superstructure; cite used is ILLC 1966, Annex I/25.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 January 2011
Resolution: Received Class Report Attesting to Correction of the Deficiency, Visually confirmed by USCG Inspectors. Most external ladders were replaced or significantly renewed.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Pump
Issued 9 December 2010
Resolved
The gas tight seals between the cargo compressor room and the electric motor room on the middle LPG compressor and the #2 and #3 R22 compressors are not being maintained as designed. Oil reserviors on the R22 shaft's gas seals are made from plastic "sample bottles" and the oil reserviors on the LPG compressor shaft gas seals are disconnected from the oil seal; cite used is IGC Code 1983, 1.6.2.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 January 2011
Resolution: Received Class Report Attesting to Correction of the Deficiency, Visually confirmed by USCG Inspectors. Proper Oil Seal Reseviors installed.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 9 December 2010
No resolution recorded
Multiple sections of the electrical conduit running along the main deck were either wasted or fractured and covered with electrical tape; cite used is SOLAS 74 (2004 cons.) II-1/27(a)(vi). Condition of CLass issued 5 Jan 2011 to expire 28 Feb 2011.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2011 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 9 December 2010
No resolution recorded
Several of the vessel's emergency lighting casings are not maintaining their watertight integrity; cite used is SOLAS 74 (2004 cons.) I/11. Several Lights have been renewed, but Condition of Class issued on 5 Jan 2011 to expire on 28 Feb 2011.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2011 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Tank Level Monitoring Device
Issued 9 December 2010
Resolved
The high liquid level alarm for cargo tanks #2 and #4 were reported inoperable and not tested by attending marine inspector; cite used is IGC Code 1983, 13.3.1.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 January 2011
Resolution: Received Class Report Attesting to Correction of the Deficiency, Visually confirmed by USCG Inspectors.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 9 December 2010
Resolved
Objective evidence was found that vessel's company is not providing resources when requested from the vessel and an external audit of the SMS is requested; cite used is SOLAS 74 (2004 cons.) IX/3, ISM 2010 3.3.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 January 2011
Resolution: Lloyds Register ISM Audit conducted 19 Dec 2010 on behalf of flag state. 6 non conformities identified and 1 observation raised. ISM Audit attached as a document
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Fixed Gas Detection
Issued 9 December 2010
Resolved
Gas detection equipment should be so designed that it may be readily tested. Testing and calibration should be carried out at regular intervals. Fixed gas detection system was unable to be tested. System needs attendance of shore service technician. Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk 1983 13.6.6
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 January 2011
Resolution: Received Class Report Attesting to Correction of the Deficiency, Visually confirmed by USCG Inspectors. Primary issue determined to be Chief officers lack of working knowledge with this particular Fixed Gas Detection System.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Stock
Issued 16 March 2005
Resolved
Vessel reported steering gear system not fully operational. Only able to sustain 20 degrees to port.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 March 2005
Resolution: Received Class report attesting to replacement of new seals and realigned rotor and rudder stock. Steering gear system repaired and tested satisfactory.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Fixed Gas Detection
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Vessel fixed gas detection system will not read LEL from sample spaces, inoperative. Repair and test to the satisfaction of the Cert. Fitness. No cargo operations until the above is completed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 June 2004
Resolved 18 August 2004
Resolution: Cleared per class report (LR).
Deck/Cargo
Issued 26 January 2001
Resolved
CARGO CONTROL ROOM CONSOLE PANEL MISSING ACCESS PANEL DOOR ON BACK SIDE, REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 February 2001
Resolved 11 June 2004
Construction/Loadline
Issued 26 January 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE MECHANICAL SCUPPER PLUGS ON DECK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 February 2001
Resolved 11 June 2004
Deck/Cargo
Issued 26 January 2001
Resolved
CARGO INERT GAS SYSTEM #2 AFT PUMP LEAKING WATER AT THE PACKING GLAND. _x001C_ REPAIR WITHIN 30 DAYS
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 February 2001
Resolved 11 June 2004
Fire Fighting
Issued 26 January 2001
Resolved
EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP ELBOW PIPE HOLED ON DELIVERY SIDE OF PUMP. REPAIR WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 February 2001
Resolved 11 June 2004
Engineering
Issued 26 January 2001
Resolved
MAIN FUEL LINE IN BILGE HAS BEEN ALTERED WITH A STEAM HEATING COIL WRAPPED AROUND LINE, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED BY CREW. CLASS TO APPROVE INSTALATION AND PROVIDE REPORT AT NEXT U.S. PORT CALL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 February 2001
Resolved 18 June 2004
Engineering
Issued 2 March 2000
Resolved
REPAIR OIL LEAKS AT LOCAL ENGINE CONTROL STATION AFT
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 January 2001
Resolved 26 January 2001
Fire Fighting
Issued 2 March 2000
Resolved
REPLACE BROKEN REGULATOR GAUGES ON MID CARGO AREA PORT SIDE DRY POWDER STATION
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 January 2001
Resolved 26 January 2001
Deck/Cargo
Issued 2 March 2000
Resolved
INSTALL ALL MISSING BONDING STRAPS ON CARGO PIPING FLANGES
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 January 2001
Resolved 26 January 2001
Engineering
Issued 2 March 2000
Resolved
REMOVE AND REPLACE OIL SOAKED LAGGING ON NO. 3 GENERATOR TURBOCHARGER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 2001
Resolved 23 January 2001
Deck/Cargo
Issued 2 March 2000
Resolved
REMOVE INSTALLED 3.9 BAR CARGO TANK RELIEF VALVES AND INSTALL PROPERLY SET AND SEALED 3.4 BAR RELIEF VALVES IAW SUB-CHAPTER "O" ENDORSEMENT. PRIOR TO CONDUCTING ANY CARGO OPERATIONS IN U.S. WATERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 January 2001
Resolved 26 January 2001
Navigation
Issued 2 March 2000
Resolved
INSTALL MAIN POWER SWITCH KNOBS TO BOTH STEERING PUMP CONTROLLERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 2001
Resolved 23 January 2001
Fire Fighting
Issued 10 April 1999
Resolved
Repair secondary fire pump in the engine room to the satisfaction of class prior to next U.S. Port.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 September 1999
Resolved 27 September 1999
Deck/Cargo
Issued 15 January 1999
Resolved
ODME disconnected on vsl carrying liquified gas but which is also authorized to carry chemicals & oil. Prior to discharge of any cargo oily mixtures into waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction vessel must demonstrate proper operation of the ODME to the USCG iaw MARPOL 73/78 Annex 1 Reg 16.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 April 1999
Resolved 15 April 1999
Navigation
Issued 6 March 1997
Resolved
NEED MANUEVERING DATA LOADED CONDITION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 June 1997
Resolved 6 June 1997
Electrical
Issued 7 March 1995
Resolved
PRIOR TO DEPARTURE, DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF EMERGENCY GENERATOR IN_x001C_THE AUTO AND MANUAL POSITION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 March 1995
Resolved 9 March 1995
Deck/Cargo
Issued 7 March 1995
Resolved
PRIOR TO CARGO OPERATIONS, DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF DECK WATER SPRAY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 May 1995
Resolved 9 March 1995
Deck/Cargo
Issued 7 March 1995
Resolved
PRIOR TO LOADING CARGOES THAT REQUIRE HIGH LEVEL AND OVERFLOW ALARMS, INSTALL ON THE OPEN DECK A VISUAL AND AUDIBLE ALARM THAT IS INDEPENDENT OF ONE-ANOTHER AND IS PROPERLY STENCILED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 March 1997
Resolved 18 March 1997
Construction/Loadline
Issued 7 March 1995
Resolved
ADJUST WEATHER TIGHT DOORS ON MAIN DECK STARBOARD SIDE AND 01 LEVEL PORTSIDE TO BE SEALED PROPERLY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 March 1997
Resolved 18 March 1997
Fire Fighting
Issued 2 January 1993
Resolved
REPLACE WASTED HANDLES ON FOAM MONITORS #1 AND #2._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 January 1993
Resolved 2 January 1993
Fire Fighting
Issued 2 January 1993
Resolved
REPLACE FORECASTLE FIRE HOSE._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 January 1993
Resolved 2 January 1993
Deck/Cargo
Issued 2 January 1993
Resolved
REMOVE OR BLANK CARGO HOSES ON DECK CATWALK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 January 1993
Resolved 2 January 1993
Deck/Cargo
Issued 2 January 1993
Resolved
PRODUCE PROOF OF CALIBRATION OF CARGO HIGH TEMPERATURE, HIGH/LOW PRESSURE, AND HIGH LEVEL ALARMS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 January 1993
Resolved 2 January 1993
Deck/Cargo
Issued 2 January 1993
Resolved
MAKE REPAIRS TO LIQUIFIED GAS DECK TANK ALARMS AND DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF ALARMS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 January 1993
Resolved 2 January 1993
Engineering
Issued 9 October 1990
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO OILY WATER SEPARATOR AND TEST PRIOR TO NEXT U.S. VISIT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 October 1990
Resolved 9 October 1990
Navigation
Issued 9 October 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE WARNING FOR VESSEL MANEUVERING CHARACTERISTICS IN BRIDGE PRIOR TO NEXT U.S. VISIT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 October 1990
Resolved 9 October 1990
Deck/Cargo
Issued 9 October 1990
Resolved
OBTAIN DRAGGER TUBES FOR CARGOES AUTHORIZED TO CARRY PRIOR TO NEXT U.S. VISIT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 October 1990
Resolved 9 October 1990