Records from 2016 to 2020. Most recent: inspection, 13 May 2020.
A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.
Inspection history · 14
13 May 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6952489
13 May 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6977777
21 June 2019
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6716416
21 December 2018
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6601497
21 December 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6630380
8 December 2018
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6589865
1 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6403336
29 April 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6401655
26 April 2018
PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6393169
14 April 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6391396
19 October 2017
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6290689
3 January 2017
ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6065334
13 April 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5853309
8 April 2016
Ballast Water Examination · Enhanced Seaway Inspection (Massena only) · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5853122
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 May 2020
Resolved
Machinery essential for the propulsion of the ship shall be provided with effective means for its operation and control. The vessel's starting air system failed to function effectively, and the vessel's main engine failed to start.
74 SOLAS (97 Cons) II-1/31.1
Action 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 May 2020
Resolved 14 May 2020
Resolution: Operational tests demonstrated valve to be functioning properly, blockage cleared itself and a replacement valve was ordered to have on hand.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 December 2018
Resolved
No electrical equipment shall be installed in paint lockers unless it is appropriately certified for safe usage in the space. The cable/packing glands for multiple pieces of electrical equipment in the paint locker were found to be missing. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/45.10
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 December 2018
Resolved 21 June 2019
Resolution: Cleared via class report.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 8 December 2018
Resolved
Ships shall be maintained in compliance with the mechanical and electrical requirements of a Classification Society. The ballast valve for "D.B. TK 6 SB" was found to have an electrical cable that must be plugged into a nearby outlet. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/3.1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 December 2018
Resolved 21 June 2019
Resolution: Cleared via class report.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 December 2018
Resolved
Machinery and associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service which they are intended. The thermal oil storage tank piping near the Emergency Generator was observed to have rags at two flanges to collect leaking oil.
74 SOLAS (04) II-I/26.1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 December 2018
Resolved 21 June 2019
Resolution: Cleared via class report.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency equipment for 2-way comm.
Issued 8 December 2018
Resolved
No change shall be made after survey to the equipment covered by the survey without the sanction of the Administration. The spare batteries for the 3 two-way VHF Radiotelephone Apparatus were found to have expired in November 2018.
74 SOLAS (14) I/II(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 December 2018
Resolved 21 June 2019
Resolution: Cleared via class report.
Fire Fighting › Structural - B Class Divisions › Doors
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
0750: The vessel is required to meet the structural fire control standard on the approved fire control plan. PSCO observed a door that was removed on a "B" class boundary located in the bond store on the tween deck. 17 ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 October 2017
Resolution: The door was removed from the fire control plan.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Crankcase
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
0750: The arrangements for the utilization of flammable oils employed under pressure in control and activating systems shall be as such to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed excessive hydraulic oil leaking from aft crank tank. 17 ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 October 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the def.
Engineering › Steam System (auxiliary) › Piping
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
0750: The arrangements for the utilization of flammable oils employed under pressure in heating systems shall be as such to ensure the safety of the ship and person on board. PSCO observed excessive oil leaking from the thermal oil line. 17 ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 October 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the def.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › IOPP Certificate
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
0150: The administration shall guarantee the completeness and deficiency of the survey. Sludge separator was listed on IOPP Form A as a means of sludge disposal. 50 ac
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 November 2017
Resolved 14 April 2018
Resolution: Satisfactory documentary evidence- see attached.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
2420: Ships using separate fuel oils shall carry a written procedure showing how the fuel oil change over is to be done, allowing sufficient time for the fuel oil system to be fully flushed prior to entering ECA. Ship could not provide written procedures on how to change over between the fuels. 50 ac
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 November 2017
Resolved 14 April 2018
Resolution: Satisfactory documentary evidence- see attached
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 19 October 2017
Resolved
0599: The company and ship shall comply with the requirements of the ISM Code. The company should clearly define and document the masters responsibility with regard to motivating the crew. PSCO observed picture of pornographic nature displayed in engine control room and officer's mess as well as a poster stating why beer is better than women. The PSCO believes these are all inappropriate and possibly de-motivating for some. However ship could not provide policies or procedures in regards to hanging said pictures or posters. 50 ac
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 November 2017
Resolved 14 April 2018
Resolution: Satisfactory documentary evidence- see attached