Records from 1991 to 2010. Most recent: operational control imposed, 2 March 2010.
Inspection history · 43
2 March 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3688221
1 March 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3689322
23 February 2010
PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3684872
21 March 2009
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3437520
9 February 2007
ISPS III Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2868006
21 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2720892
23 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2657332
9 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Little Creek · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2599805
8 March 2006
NPV Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2598737
7 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2597678
7 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2598051
22 February 2006
ISPS III Exam · Deficiency Check · PI Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2589815
21 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2589606
13 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2584614
11 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2583723
15 November 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2534929
9 November 2005
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2531465
27 July 2004
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2141599
14 July 2004
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2132477
14 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2133593
13 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2135513
13 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2138326
10 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2128328
12 April 2004
Annual Inspection · Ballast Water Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2042290
10 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2041610
10 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2042427
7 April 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2044932
11 July 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1843232
8 July 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1845943
26 December 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1725129
23 December 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1713713
30 June 2002
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1638922
5 June 2002
Ballast Water Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1627373
5 June 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1628075
9 August 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 281479
14 September 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 432770
12 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 399313
8 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 397286
8 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 397287
10 August 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 394166
8 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 385723
2 April 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 342812
14 February 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 341953
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 1 March 2010
Resolved
The vessel was involved in a collision while in the Mississippi River.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 March 2010
Resolved 3 March 2010
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from Bureau Veritas (BV) stating the vessel was inspected. Only a scratch was found on the hull and no other damage was present. The vessel appears to be in satisfactory condition.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 22 February 2006
Resolved
The number six cargo hold was found to have evidence of fuel oil which leaked from the number six fuel oil tank and was absorbed by the cargo (Ammonium Nitrate Fertilizers type A ). The fuel oil tank number six (port and starboard tanks) should be pressure tested to the satisfaction of class.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 February 2006
Resolved 22 February 2006
Resolution: Received cclass report stating that the No. 6 port and starboard F/O tank manhole gaskets were renewed and both tanks were pressure tested with satisfactory results.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Master's Responsiblity/Authority
Issued 22 February 2006
Resolved
During the expanded exam of the cargo carriage requirements and safety procedures, it was determined and verified by the master that the crew did not follow the special requirements in the BC code. It is recommended that an audit of the SMS be carried out prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 March 2006
Resolved 3 March 2006
Resolution: Received ISM audit results. See narrative for details.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Valve
Issued 14 July 2004
Resolved
Starting main engine air control valve was stuck in open position allowing main valve to remain open during operations allowing air from starting air receivers to be discharged through engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 14 July 2004
Resolution: The valve was opened and cleaned and tests were performed satisfactorily.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Solenoid Valve
Issued 14 July 2004
Resolved
The #2 steering pump emergency steering kept the rudder engaged to either port or starboard without stopping.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 July 2004
Resolved 14 July 2004
Resolution: The #2 steering pump solenoid control valve was opened and cleaned. Steering system was retested satisfactorily.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 14 July 2004
Resolved
Oily water separator was operating erratically and not able to sound alarm.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 14 July 2004
Resolution: Oily water separator water line was cleaned from debris and retested satisfactorily.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 9 April 2004
Resolved
Marine Sanitation Device placard with USCG approval is missing. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marine Sanitation Device, Type II
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 27 July 2004
Resolution: Boarded vessel, determind vessel has Type III MSD. As per 33 CFR 159.12a any Type III Device is considered certified under this section. Vessel replaced Placard
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances
Issued 9 April 2004
Resolved
Brake arm on winch motor used for lowering starboard side lifeboat broke during abandon ship drill. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Winch Brake
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 April 2004
Resolution: Welded brake arm to the satisfaction of classification society. Cleared deficiency by visual check and operational testing from Coast Guard PSC boarding team.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric)
Issued 5 June 2002
Resolved
No.2 Generator exciter field is removed for repairs. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Generator Excitation Circuitry
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 June 2002
Resolved 30 June 2002
Resolution: Received class report, generator was repaired, replaced, and tested satisfactory.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive)
Issued 5 June 2002
Resolved
Main Engine No.5 cylinder has a jacket water leak coming from cylinder liner. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cylinder
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 June 2002
Resolved 30 June 2002
Resolution: Class report stated that only during the cool down period of the main engine when the liner cools more quickly than the block some leakage occurs. Tested and found sat.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces
Issued 5 June 2002
Resolved
AB cabin 115 has water leak in the overhead which is coming down through the main lighting fixture in the cabin. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Crews Cabin
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 July 2002
Resolved 23 December 2002
Resolution: Water leak has been repaired. Cabin is no longer being used.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances
Issued 5 June 2002
Resolved
Port lifeboat winch controller inoperable. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Winch
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 June 2002
Resolved 30 June 2002
Resolution: A new motor controller was installed. The motor was tested and found satisfactory.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment
Issued 5 June 2002
Resolved
Main deck containment for fuel and oil lines and vents do not have mechanical means of closure. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Drains/Scuppers (means of closure)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 July 2002
Resolved 23 December 2002
Resolution: Proper mechanical closures were installed.
Engineering
Issued 9 August 2000
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF OILY WATER SEPERATER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 August 2000
Resolved 24 August 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 9 August 2000
Resolved
REFLECTIVE TAPE PAINTED OVER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 August 2000
Resolved 24 August 2000
Navigation
Issued 9 August 2000
Resolved
EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE ON STEERING RAMS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 August 2000
Resolved 24 August 2000
Navigation
Issued 8 December 1995
Resolved
CHART 11370, REQUIRED FOR AREA TRANSITTED, WAS NOT CURRENTLY CORRECTED TO 40/95.
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 November 1996
Resolved 8 November 1996
Navigation
Issued 8 December 1995
Resolved
REMOVE WATER IN AFTER STEERING AND REPACK LEAKING PACKING GLAND.
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 December 1995
Resolved 8 December 1995
Navigation
Issued 14 February 1991
Resolved
A VIO OF 33CFR164.30 IN THAT THE VSL DID NOT HAVE ON BOARD UK CHARTS 2920, 2921, AND 2850 WHICH WERE REQUIRED FOR THE VSLS RTE FROM SMITH PT VA TO BALTO HARBOR. NO US EQUIVALENT O/B._x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 14 February 1991
Resolved 14 February 1991
Navigation
Issued 14 February 1991
Resolved
A VIO OF 33CFR164.11(R) IN THAT THE SECONDARY RADAR REQ BY 33CFR164.37(A) WAS NOT MAINTAINED IN AN OPERABLE CONDITION WHILE THE VSL WAS U/W IN THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE U.S._x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 14 February 1991
Resolved 14 February 1991
Navigation
Issued 14 February 1991
Resolved
A VIO OF 33CFR164.30 IN THAT THE FOREIGN EQUIVALENT TO THE US COAST PILOT (NP:69 VOL II, USED BY THE VSL WAS NOT CORRECTED THRU SUPPLEMENT #6 WHICH WERE REASONABLY AVAILABLE AND CONTAINED CORRECTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE VSLS RTE FROM SMITH PT VA TO BALTO HARBOR. NO US EQUIVALENT O/B.
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 November 1996
Resolved 8 November 1996
Navigation
Issued 14 February 1991
Resolved
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Condition: Unknown
Due 14 February 1991
Resolved 14 February 1991