Records from 1990 to 2020. Most recent: inspection, 13 May 2020.
Inspection history · 40
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
7 September 2015
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5226837
19 May 2014
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4862063
12 May 2012
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4302590
9 January 2008
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3127022
27 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2975921
27 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2976260
23 June 2007
Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2974868
3 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2302684
1 March 2005
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2301489
28 November 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2248950
24 November 2004
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2247338
17 November 2004
ISPS II Exam · NPV Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2242981
27 July 2004
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2146472
11 July 2004
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2129006
8 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2126935
17 April 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1775215
14 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Tactical Law Enforcement Team North · Activity 1799746
9 June 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1628586
9 June 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1645137
27 September 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 433066
18 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 419177
20 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 395565
1 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 377076
6 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 647605
16 March 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 357035
11 December 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 340802
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
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Block
Issued 24 November 2004
Resolved
PROVIDE A CLASS SURVEY REPORT ADDRESSING THE LEAKING ON THE MAIN DIESEL ENGINE.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 28 November 2004
Resolution: CLEARED VIA CLASS REPORT
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Block
Issued 24 November 2004
Resolved
PROVIDE A CLASS SURVEY REPORT ADDRESSING THE LEAKS ON THE #1 AND #2 GENERATORS.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 28 November 2004
Resolution: CLEARED VIA CLASS REPORT
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › Food Ration
Issued 17 November 2004
Resolved
Food rations in vessel's lifeboats are no longer serviceable. (Package has lost vacuum & are no longer serviceable) Replace food rations in each lifeboat (18 in each boat) provide proof to USCG prior to departure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 November 2004
Resolved 17 November 2004
Resolution: New food rations were procured and 18 rations were placed in each lifeboat.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Transponder
Issued 17 November 2004
Resolved
Transponder for vessel's automatic identification system (AIS) is inoperable. Provide service technician's report attesting to the proper operation of the AIS prior to next U.S. port.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 18 November 2004
Resolved 17 November 2004
Resolution: New transponder installed. Proper operation of the vessel''s AIS has been verified by a service technician.
Documentation
Issued 1 April 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF VACCINATION UPDATE'S FOR ALL CREW MEMBERS. PRIOR TO NEXT U.S PORT OR BY 01 MAY 95.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 September 1996
Resolved 23 September 1996
Engineering
Issued 1 April 1995
Resolved
REPAIR LEAK IN PIPE WELD FOR MAIN ENGINE AIR HEAT EXCHANGER COOLING LINE AND LUBE OIL COOLING LINE. CORRECT PRIOR TO NEXT U.S. PORT OR BY 01 MAY 95.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 September 1996
Resolved 23 September 1996
Navigation
Issued 16 March 1993
Resolved
Vessel did not have inland navigation chart #11524 or equivalent on board as required by 33 C.F.R. 164.33(a)(1). _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 April 1993
Resolved 6 April 1993
Navigation
Issued 11 December 1990
Resolved
A VIO OF 33 CFR 164.33 (a)(1)(ii) IN THAT THE VSL DID NOT HAVE O/B U.S. CHART 12313 OR THEIR ACCEPTABLE FOREIGN EQUIVALENT WHICH WAS REQUIRED FOR THE VSL'S ROUTE FROM DELAWARE BAY TO PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 October 1993
Resolved 15 October 1993
Navigation
Issued 11 December 1990
Resolved
A VIO OF 33 CFR 164.30 IN THAT THE STEERING GEAR BLOCK DIAGRAM REQ. BY 33 CFR 164.35(k) WAS NOT POSTED ON THE BRIDGE OR STEERING GEAR ROOM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 October 1993
Resolved 15 October 1993