Records from 1991 to 2008. Most recent: inspection, 27 November 2008.
Inspection history · 79
27 November 2008
COC-CHEM Annual · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3368341
23 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3190281
9 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3180578
17 November 2007
COC-CHEM Renew · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex II Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3097777
5 June 2006
MARPOL Annex V Examination · COC-TVE Renew · ISPS III Exam · MARPOL Annex II Examination · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2670457
5 June 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2670972
23 March 2006
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Spot Check · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2608343
16 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2515348
8 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2422641
10 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2386720
7 June 2005
ISPS III Exam · COC-TVE Annual · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2381519
5 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2385159
9 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2353425
4 May 2005
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2349549
25 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2342734
17 March 2005
NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2312873
24 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2280004
4 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2266645
8 June 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2092575
4 June 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Certificate of Compliance
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2088926
25 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2084983
18 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2076498
23 April 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2051001
3 March 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2017029
13 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2006026
26 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1890862
22 May 2003
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1797745
16 May 2003
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1795030
29 January 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1739039
18 December 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1720951
7 August 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1657796
24 June 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1635780
28 May 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1622121
23 May 2002
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1618052
27 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1598735
25 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1600409
13 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1493479
5 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1491397
1 February 2002
Re-Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1485341
18 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 290200
25 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 289496
25 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1061825
25 April 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 277071
25 April 2000
Letter of Compliance (Initial/Renewal)
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1379095
22 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 470939
25 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 156300
13 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 428462
25 April 1998
Letter of Compliance (Initial/Renewal)
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1454543
3 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 414441
25 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 405023
30 April 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 403855
21 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 524502
5 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 508494
22 May 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 391311
17 May 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 391792
25 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 374596
25 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1136813
19 October 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 519394
19 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 861063
2 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 369918
19 July 1994
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 870431
20 February 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 461634
3 February 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1164025
27 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 364455
27 January 1994
Letter of Compliance (Initial/Renewal)
Administrative · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 851766
1 November 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 361928
30 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 453632
22 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 451598
8 March 1993
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 833401
6 January 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 832061
6 January 1993
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1142244
17 December 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD CONCORD · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 470609
16 July 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 957559
15 July 1992
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 947127
10 July 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 38452
27 March 1992
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1260010
23 March 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 958372
4 November 1991
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 827518
4 November 1991
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1246814
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Gyro Compass
Issued 23 April 2008
Resolved
Gyro compass inoperable
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 April 2008
Resolution: Vessel submitted a technicians report attesting to the installation and proper operation of new gyro compass and interface unit.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 5 June 2006
Resolved
OWS inlet pipe is holed. Repair the same and test unit's proper operation to the satisfaction of vsl's class society, prior to departure from the port of NY/NJ.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 June 2006
Resolved 7 June 2006
Resolution: Repairs confirmed by DNV via class report dated 06 Jun 2006.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Power Requirement
Issued 5 June 2006
Resolved
Emergency Generator is not producing proper voltage (220v vice 450v). Correct the same and test unit's proper operation to the satisfaction of vsl's class society, prior to departure from the port of NY/NJ.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 June 2006
Resolved 7 June 2006
Resolution: Repairs confirmed by DNV via class report dated 06 Jun 2006.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat) › Feed pipe
Issued 5 June 2006
Resolved
Boiler feed water piping holed and wasted. Repair the same and test unit's proper operation to the satisfaction of vsl's class society.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 June 2006
Resolved 7 June 2006
Resolution: Repairs confirmed by DNV via class report dated 06 Jun 2006.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 5 June 2006
Resolved
Smoke detector located in machinery repair space covered with plastic.
Due 5 June 2006
Resolved 5 June 2006
Resolution: Plastic removed.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 5 June 2006
Resolved
Temporary shoring by use of several 4" x 4" wooden boards installed between fuel tanks #17 & #19 located in the engine room. Vsl's class society to ascertain the reason for shoring.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 5 June 2006
Resolved 7 June 2006
Resolution: Shoring removed and confirmed by DNV via class report dated 06 Jun 2006. No apparent reason given for placement of shoring.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
SPEED LOG ON ARPA RADAR IS INOPERABLE. PARTS ON ORDER FROM JAPAN. REPAIRS WILL BE AFFECTED AT THE VESSELS NEXT U.S. PORT OF CALL.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 19 June 2004
Resolution: Received technician''s report for repaired speed log.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 4 June 2004
Resolved
Discovered No. 2 MDE L/O Purifier missing flow meter. Required replace to satisfaction of certificate issuing authority prior to next U.S. port. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Purifier
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 4 June 2004
Resolved 19 June 2004
Resolution: Attended vessel. Witnessed newly installed flow meter.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring
Issued 23 April 2004
Resolved
While anchoring on arrival on 23Apr04, the vessel's port anchor was lost. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Anchor
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 26 April 2004
Resolution: Received fax from DNV that the port anchor was replaced in satisfactory order
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance
Issued 29 January 2003
Resolved
Vsl was issued a Letter of Deviation to enter the Port of Corpus Christi with an inoperable secondary radar (33 CFR 164.37(a)). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Radar
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 January 2003
Resolution: Rec''d fax of tech report via agent, dated 31 JAN 03, attesting to satisfactory repairs and proper operation of radar equipment.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring
Issued 22 May 2002
Resolved
Emergency stern towing cable rusted with broken strand. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Anchor Cable
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2002
Resolved 28 May 2002
Resolution: Spoke with company rep, emergency towing system not affected by fire wire, will replace.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System
Issued 22 May 2002
Resolved
IGS system controller will not operate in automatic mode. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Controller
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2002
Resolved 18 December 2002
Resolution: RCVD CLASS REPORT ATTESTING PROPER REPAIRS TO IGS SYSTEM.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 13 March 2002
Resolved
Inoperable speed indicating device IAW 33 CFR 164.40(a). Provide tech report of repairs made and proper operation of speed indicating device prior to departure from the port of Houston.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 March 2002
Resolved 15 March 2002
Resolution: Vsl is fitted with GPS which measures speed over ground and meets the requirements of 33 CFR 164.40(a).
Engineering › Steering Gear System
Issued 5 March 2002
Resolved
Failure of steering system motor. Motor needs to be rewound. Make repairs and have class attest to steering system prior to departure. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Motor
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 March 2002
Resolved 8 March 2002
Fire Fighting
Issued 25 April 2001
Resolved
PIPING AT CROSS CONNECT MANIFOLD HAS LEAKING SOFT PATCHES. PROVIDE CLASS REPORT ADDRESSING THIS NLT 24JUN01.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 May 2001
Resolved 18 May 2001
Fire Fighting
Issued 25 April 2000
Resolved
Vessel has two fracture leaks in the Firefighting pipeline. One by the lastfoam monitor, the second one by the starboard side pilot house. Vessel is not permitted to load cargo until repairs have been properly completed and class society has inspected repairs.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 2000
Resolved 1 May 2000
Deck/Cargo
Issued 25 April 2000
Resolved
Vessel's vapor control pipelines are not in compliance with 46CFR part 39, in that it is not equipped with a stud piece on the top of the flange connection. Vessel is not permitted to load cargo requiring VCS, until compliance w/46CFR is met.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 2000
Resolved 1 May 2000
Deck/Cargo
Issued 30 April 1997
Resolved
TEST INERT GAS SYSTEM INCLUDING OPERATIONAL TEST OF ALARMS/SHUTDOWNS & CALIBRATION OF O2 ANALYZER IN THE PRESENCE OF AN ATTENDING USCG MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO VESSEL LOADING ANY CARGOES REQUIREING AN INERT ATMOSPHERE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 June 1997
Resolved 25 June 1997
Construction/Loadline
Issued 27 January 1994
Resolved
MAKE PROPER REPAIRS TO AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THE OILY WATER SEPARATOR 15 PPM ALARM._x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 February 1994
Resolved 11 February 1994
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 January 1994
Resolved
MAKE PROPER REPAIRS TO AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THE INERT GAS SYSTEM HIGH SCRUBBER LEVEL ALARM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 February 1994
Resolved 11 February 1994
Construction/Loadline
Issued 27 January 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE MECHANICAL SCUPPER CLOSURES WHERE MISSING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 February 1994
Resolved 11 February 1994
Navigation
Issued 8 March 1993
Resolved
STEERING DAMAGE DURING GROUNDING OUTSIDE U.S. WATERS. VESSSEL CAME IN TO PORT WITH BENT RUDDER STOCK. EXAMINED DNV SURVEY STATING REPAIRS SAT AND RUDDER TESTED SAT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 March 1993
Resolved 19 March 1993
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 July 1992
Resolved
VESSEL IS TO OBSERVE THE REQUIREMENT ISSUED BY DnV CLASS. SOCIETY SURVEY REPORT 16264 DATED 12JUL92. VESSEL TO COMPLETE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO DAMAGE IN WAY OF #1 STBD BALLAST TANK NO LATER THAN 11SEP92.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 July 1992
Resolved 16 July 1992