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NATHANIEL B. PALMER
Research Vessel · Research Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Other hulls named NATHANIEL B. PALMER
NATHANIEL B. PALMER is a 1992 research vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 68 inspections since 1992, most recently in April 2025, along with 123 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2014.
Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 17 April 2025.
- Built
- 1992
- Last inspected
- 17 April 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 123 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2014
Identity
981475
9007257 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
WBP3210
370420
Flag
UNITED STATES
366610000
Maury page id
psix-370420
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded7
Years with a record
31 calendar years (1992–2025)
The 68 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Research Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)281.3 ft × 60.0 ft × 31.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 6,174 / net 1,852
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)281.3 ft × 60.0 ft × 31.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 6,174 / net 1,852
BuilderNORTH AMERICAN SHIP BUILDING · LAROSE · built 1992
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portGALLIANO, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 17 June 2026 · expires 31 July 2027
Service, as the file records itResearch Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it6174 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
1852 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
6800 - Displacement, Ton
1852 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
6800 - Displacement, Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Radio station licence
WBP3210MMSI 366610000 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 December 2017, expires 14 January 2028 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WCE9345MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 31 March 1994, cancelled 6 June 2004
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 68
17 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8115263
8 June 2024
Drydock Exam · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Polar Code Examination · MARPOL Annex IV Survey · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7888123
18 September 2023
Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7763214
21 June 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7720041
16 August 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7538041
25 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7516225
26 March 2022
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · MARPOL Annex IV Survey · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Polar Code Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7406038
27 April 2021
COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Polar Code Examination · MARPOL Annex IV Survey · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MTSA/ISPS Verification · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7137439
15 January 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7125154
8 December 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7108097
3 June 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Humboldt Bay · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6967507
26 May 2020
Polar Code Examination · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Humboldt Bay · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6961781
15 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6939401
16 July 2019
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Polar Code Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6678014
18 June 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6677969
23 May 2018
Ballast Water Examination · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex IV Survey · MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6404089
9 March 2017
Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6101541
16 November 2016
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6042532
21 May 2016
Hull Examination · COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Ballast Water Examination · MTSA/ISPS Verification · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex IV Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5854192
18 August 2015
Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5219954
6 August 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5207686
20 July 2015
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5167911
29 May 2014
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4856475
15 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4862348
17 May 2012
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · MARPOL Annex IV Survey · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4299819
19 November 2010
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3895076
29 September 2010
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3859565
7 October 2008
Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3348594
11 July 2007
Annual Inspection · Hull Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3020407
14 September 2006
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2778260
17 August 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2751377
30 May 2006
Administrative Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MTSA/ISPS Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2664508
12 April 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2623226
27 September 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2502135
23 September 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2513162
17 August 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2465577
21 February 2005
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2301074
7 September 2004
Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Hull Examination · Inclining Experiment · Examination of Repairs · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Liferaft Servicing · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2181744
28 June 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MIDET EAST BANK DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2064802
9 September 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1900904
17 June 2003
Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1805784
9 November 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1702900
28 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1697781
24 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1695414
23 October 2002
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1694753
19 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1694253
18 October 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1692265
15 July 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1395780
25 September 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1361724
21 December 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 811694
15 August 1999
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1402929
20 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 119148
25 April 1998
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 792301
19 July 1997
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1402525
4 March 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 774599
12 April 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1459985
6 November 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1430103
22 July 1995
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1358857
15 June 1994
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1398083
1 March 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1166458
23 December 1993
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1159309
5 November 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 844090
14 October 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 833645
12 October 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1137777
6 August 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1391884
17 May 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1149102
12 May 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 833006
1 March 1992
Initial Certification · Deadweight Survey · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 947646
Deficiency record · 123
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 18 September 2023
Resolved
Design verification testing
(a) Tests must verify that automated vital systems are designed, constructed, and operate in accordance with all applicable requirements of part 62 of this sub chapter. The tests must be based upon the failure analysis, if required by §62.20-3(b) of this sub chapter, functional performance requirements, and the Periodic Safety tests of §61.40-6.
(b) Tests must be performed immediately after the installation of the automated equipment or before the issuance of the initial Certificate of Inspection.Chief Engineer shall provide objective evidence that all automation test procedures are completed prior to movement for all Main Diesel Engines. 46CFR61.40-3 60c
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 26 March 2022
Resolved
Before a ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage all lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. STBD lifeboat bilge system inop. 74SOLAS2020 III/20.3
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 26 March 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection the MI shall conduct such tests and inspections of the main propulsion and auxiliary machinery. Port outboard MDE low lube oil shutdown not working as intended. 46CFR61.20-3
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 26 March 2022
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure the sip in all respect will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Observed steering HYD oil leak on port pump number one and steering ram hoses. 74SOLAS2020 I/11
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 26 March 2022
Resolved
Every crew member shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill and one fire drill every month. The drills of the crew shall take place within 24 hours of the ship leaving port if more than 25% of the crew have not participated in abandon ship and fire drills onboard the particular ship in the previous month. Vessel fail to perform fire drills in accordance with regulation. Master shall create a non conformity and corrective action plan.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 26 May 2020
Resolved
Indication of the rudder angle must be provided both at the main steering station in the pilothouse and in the steering-gear compartment. The rudder-angle indicator must be independent of control systems for steering gear.
The port rudder angle indicator located at the main steering station on the bridge was not functioning. Repair or replace the port rudder angle indicator and prove operation in the presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Annual maintenance on galley rolling A0 fire doors has not been conducted since delivery of vessel.
Create maintenance task in your preventive maintenance system to prevent future occurrences.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Main Vertical zone
Issued 25 June 2019
Resolved
Maintenance, testing and inspections shall be carried out based on the guidlines developed by the orgaization and in a manner having due regard to ensuring the reliability of fire fighting systems and appliances. Annual drop test/maintence on galley serving line fire door has not been conducted since delivery of vessel. Creat maintenance task in preventive maintance system to prevent future occurrences. 74 SOLAS II-2 Reg 14.2.2.1 , NFPA 80
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Control Stations
Issued 9 April 2017
Resolved
Repair/Replace damaged SFP insulation on bulkhead aft of CO2 room IWO fan space.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Winch Brake
Issued 9 April 2017
Resolved
Emergency use ONLY allowed for port L/B until winch brake is inspected and tested by competent authority. Ammend SMS to reflect additional safety measures necessary in the event of needing to use the L/B for emergency.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Approval
Issued 9 April 2017
Resolved
Replace 7 unapproved portable fire extinguishers with CG Approved ones.
Lifesaving › Immersion Suits › Serviceable
Issued 9 April 2017
Resolved
Replace all "Baleysuit" brand Immersion Suits upon return to Valparaiso, Chile. Manufacturer calls for replacement after 10 yrs of age.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › A Class Division Penetrations
Issued 9 March 2017
Resolved
Provide proper closure to penetration duct between Baltic Room and Wet lab.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Governor
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
[name withheld] reported stbd outbd main engine governor had been iscovered to be inoperable and in need of repair. Make proper repairs to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Hull (combination rigid/inflated)
Issued 14 June 2014
Resolved
USCG Inspectors found water intrusion into foam filled inner hull and subsequent water logging of foam. In consult with vessel operator, condemned rescue boat. Vessel allowed temporary use of Zodiac inflatable boat while awaiting delivery of new fast rescue boat. Vessel to provide documentation to USCG MI demonstrating installation of approved rescue boat.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Winch Brake
Issued 14 June 2014
Resolved
Third party inspectors found cracks in the carry areas of the winch brakes on both lifeboat winches. Due to non-availability of replacements, authorized temporary repairs after consult with manufacturer while awaiting replacement part manufacture. Vessel to provide USCG MI with documentation showing replacement of brake carry on both winches and completion of successful davit weight test.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Deck Foam System › Piping
Issued 11 July 2007
Resolved
Prove 1.5 MAWP of foam piping system.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 11 July 2007
Resolved
Prove 1.25 load test on stern "A" frame crane.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › MMD, Able Seaman
Issued 30 May 2006
Resolved
Vessel employs non US citizens in unlicensed deck and engineering positions. Current crew list attached in MISLE. As required by 46 USC 8103 vessel must insure all unlicensed crewmembers are citizens on the United States of America.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Propulsion Casing/Protection
Issued 23 September 2005
Resolved
Prove propeller/shaft alignment problem has been diagnosed and repaired by an approved life boat facility on life boat #1. Vessel is restricted to the dock in a "no sail" status after the due date assigned.
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Expired
Issued 23 September 2005
Resolved
Provide documentation showing two (2) operational SART's on the vessel.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 21 February 2005
Resolved
Test newly installed bulkhead between fuel oil tank 4A and 4B in the presence and to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector. This item to be cleared prior to the vessel departing port.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 21 February 2005
Resolved
Provide USCG MSC approved plans of the newly installed bulkhead separating fuel oil tanks 4A and 4B. This item is to be cleared no later than 24MAR05.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 21 February 2005
Resolved
Properly test fuel oil piping installed in conjunction with alterations made to #4 fuel oil tank to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector. This item to be cleared prior to departure from port.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 21 February 2005
Resolved
Provide ABS approved drawings for deck strengtheners IWO deck where temporary derrick will be installed. This item to be cleared no later than 24MAR05 or at the time when the derrick is actually installed. The derrick is not to be installed until this item is cleared.
Stability › Incline Test › General
Issued 21 February 2005
Resolved
Provide necessary stability information and calculations to USCG MSC for determining if an inclining will be required after the derrick is installed. Copy to be sent to USCG Far East Activities. This item is to be cleared no later than 24 March 2005.
Stability › Incline Test › General
Issued 21 February 2005
Resolved
Provide final report of permanent ballast installation to USCG Far East Activities. This report should be included in the submittal to clear item 5.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Lifeline
Issued 15 September 2004
Resolved
Hello deck safety nets wasted, broken.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Hull Identification Number (HIN)
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Attach IMO number to exterior of hull IAW SOLAS.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Conduct hydrostatic testing of portable / fixed DOT cylinders at an approved facility.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Rudders have severe pitting/wastage. Drain plugs completely disintegrated. Informed by operator that CAPAC system was not operating properly.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Stern Tube Bearing
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Repair fore and aft stern tube bearings, seal boxes and seals to both shafts. Repair damaged fiberglass wrap on the stbd shaft and conduct spark testing both shafts. Conduct NDT at the flange end of both shafts.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Independent Tank
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Gas free and ready the number 3P/S, 6P/S, 7, 8, skeg void and bow thruster compt. for inspection.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Receiver/Bottle
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Ready for inspection all starting and control air receivers.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator Cable
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Repair damaged electrical calbe to the #1 SSDG. Cable must be approved marine grade, in kind.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System › General
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Crop and renew the wasted H2O piping in the engineroom.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
General housekeeping. Remove rags from electrical appliances and engines, and cardboard boxes from behind the SSDG's. This is a fire hazard.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Pipe Flange
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Close the 2" penetration btwn the lower aft E/R bulkhead and shaft alley.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Prove proper operation of E/R watertight doors.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Valve
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Ready sea valves for inspection, prior to undocking.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Material
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Crop and renew watsted fire main piping in E/R. Conduct 1.5 MAWP hydro testing when repaired.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Properly support all E/R electrical cable runs.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat) › Automation Equipment
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Replace the non-operable power lamps on both boilers.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Properly adjust door closures to the fire doors in the stairtower, passageways, and laundry room 103.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Overcurrent Device
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Repair the worn/damaged external cathodic protection cells and prove proper operation of the system.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Blocked
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the Aquarium room escape hatch. Excessive paint is hindering operation of the counter balance spring for the hatch cover.
Communications › Internal Communications System › Sound-powered Telephone
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the rotating light for the E/R and steering gear sound powered phone system.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Install additional lagging on turbochargers for all E/R SSDG's.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Receiver/Bottle
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Conduct 1.5 MAWP hydro on the #3 E/R air rcvr. Internal exam indicates excessive wastage.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the emergency air damper shut down in the E/R.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Pump waste oil from E/R bilges.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Install additional lagging on the emergency generator turbocharger.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Valve
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Reroute electrical cable that is obstructing the fuel shutoff valve to the emergency generator.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Properly close electrical cable penetrations in the emergency generator space; fwd inboard bulkhead, and the deck below the air receiver.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Properly dead end wiring in the emergency generator control box.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Remove oily residue from the #7 ballast tank.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Install the missing bolt on the transducer flange in the cofferdam.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Machinery Spaces
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Reinstall A-60 insulation on the fwd bulkhead of the emergency generator space.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Trunk
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Properly install penetration blocks for the Science mast outside of the emergency generator space.
Lifesaving › Immersion Suits › General
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Provide protective bags for the two exposure suits indicated.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Lights
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Provide/prove proper operation of PFD water lights.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Prove proper operation of all NAV lights.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › First Aid Kit
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Provide approved first aid kits for lifeboats, rescue boat and other stations throughout the vsl.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the bridge MAG compass light.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Install vent head diffuser in room 210.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Install closure device for the fire door located on the 01 level, port fwd.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Remove the spliced 110v electrical wiring located in the walk in freezer.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Refrigeration (stores) › General
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Clean the walk-in freezer fans shrouds of dirt and grime.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Handholds/Handrails
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Install wood float on the port lifeboat lifeline.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Prove proper operation of all deck lighting.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Fire hose fittings leak when tested.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › Batteries (electric torch spares)
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Expired spare batteries, bulbs, first aid kit meds; missing hatchet lanyard & flat tip screwdriver; test proper ops of bilge pump. Rescue boat compass in-op.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Wx deck hospital door/escape frozen.
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Marking and Stamping
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Found numerous non-DOT cylinders on board vsl, i.e. acetylene, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, etc.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Servicing
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Operator failed to conduct annual servicing on life rafts. No request to extend servicing.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Refrigeration (stores) › General
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
Dry stores and engineroom adrift. General housekeeping.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
The Aquarium room escape hatch not marked "Emergency Exit Do Not Block".
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Weathertight Enclosure
Issued 7 September 2004
Resolved
The knife edges of the Baltic Room door are intermittently welded. Found during hose testing.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling)
Issued 19 June 2003
Resolved
Replace the water regulating valve in the seismic compressor cooling system LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Compressor Water Regulating Valve
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Port propulsion shaft main seal lieaking. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stern Tube Lubrication/Sealing
Engineering › Pressure Vessel
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the siesmic air system main pressure relief valve. Valve is located in the steering compartment, on the compressor discharge piping. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Relief Valve
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary)
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Repair or replace control module for #2 ships service generator prime mover. Control module operates engine emergency shut down system and is working intermittently. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Overspeed Device
Stability › Watertight Integrity
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Repair and prove proper operation of the #4 watertight door between the lower engine room and shaft alley. There is a four minute delay, after door operates in either direction, before the door can be moved in the opposite direction. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Powered Watertight Doors
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling)
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Repair or replace jacket water piping in way of #2 main propulsion diesel engine, jacket water piping, pipe between pump and engine. Pipe has a "pinhole leak". LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Prior to getting underway, prove proper operation of all fire doors. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Openings - Fire Doors
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Prior to getting underway prove proper operation of fixed fire fighting time delays.
Construction/Loadline › Markings
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Paint draft marks contrasting color to the hull. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Draft Marks/Indicating System
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Prior to getting underway properly man vessel in accordance with COI safe manning requirements. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Minimum Safe Manning
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Prior to use, provide Coast Guard approved plans for crane installation.
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Provide Coast Guard approved plans for moon pool modifications.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Provide SOLAS approved 4kg weighted ring buoys on bridge wings for use with smoke activation. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Self-Activitating Smoke Signals
Electrical
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
prove proper operation of all gauge lighting on watertight door panel on the bridge.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Prior to getting underway, conduct weight test of all lifeboats. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Falls
Lifesaving › Buoyant Smoke Signals
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Replace expired smokes on port/stbd bridge wing.
Lifesaving › Liferaft Equipment
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Prior to getting underway, properly install liferafts utilizing weak link off of hydrostatic release for all liferafts.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Place call sign and # of boat on port/stbd lifeboats. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Markings
Navigation
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Prove proper operation of all navigation lights.
Fire Fighting › Semiportable Chemical-Foam Fire Extinguishers
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Provide service report for semi-portable extinguishers attesting to correct agent and replaced service hoses. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Condition
Fire Fighting › Automatic Sprinkler System
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Prove proper operation of helo deck and pump room sprinkler pump. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pump
Fire Fighting › Automatic Sprinkler System
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Prove proper operation of sprinkler pump local control. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pump
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Remove holdback on fire door leading to bridge LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Openings - Fire Doors
Fire Fighting › Automatic Sprinkler System
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Test sprinkler hose.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Prove proper operation of forward limit switch on port lifeboat.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Demonstrate proper automatic feed of lifeboat release system. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Release Mechanism
Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Provide embarkation ladders that comply with 46 CFR Subchapter W reqmt for length of ladder to accomodate 15 degree list.
Communications › Internal Communications System
Issued 18 October 2002
Resolved
Provide adequate public address system that complies with 46CFR113.50. Should be heard throughout vessel especially in accommodation spaces.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 August 1999
Resolved
PRIOR TO DEPARTING SHIPYARD TALCAHUANO, CHILE CONDUCT 1.1 MAX CAPACITY LIFEBOAT RELEASING GEAR/WEIGHT TEST ON PORT AND STBD LIFEBOAT AND RESCUE BOAT. FAX SHIPS LOG ENTRY W/CAPTAINS SIGNATURE TO [phone withheld].
Unknown
Issued 15 August 1999
Resolved
PRIOR TO DEPARTING NEW ZEALAND/INTO THE ICE, RENEW THREE (3) MAIN SEA STRAINERS. TEMP REPAIRS AUTHORIZED UNTIL REPLACEMENTS ARE INSTALLED.
Documentation
Issued 22 July 1995
Resolved
At next U.S. port, provide FCC Safety Certificate.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 July 1995
Resolved
Properly service vessels liferafts prior to 17 September 1995.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 July 1995
Resolved
Submit for approval plans to modify the incinerator room fixed fire ext. sys. to correct the problem of free communication between incinerator room and boiler room so that if CO2 is discharged it is contained in the incinerator room.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 July 1995
Resolved
Provide fire fighting foam test certificate.
Engineering
Issued 22 July 1995
Resolved
Submit for CG approval plans detailing the installation of an automatic shutdown device for the emergency diesel generator upon release of the fixed CO2 extinguishing system. System shall be installed after CG approvalin accordance with approved plans.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 July 1995
Resolved
Retest CO2 cylinders listed on Gas Cylinder Test Report Job no. 6101 and 6102 from Wormald New Zealand Limited at an approved U.S. DOT test facilityin accordance with 46 CFR 147.65.
Electrical
Issued 15 June 1994
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF REVERSE POWER RELAY ON #2 SHIPS SERVICE GENERATOR.
Engineering
Issued 6 August 1993
Resolved
RENEW BLANKETS ON EXHAUST FLANGES ABOVE MANIFOLD ON ALL MAIN ENGINES EXCEPTSTARBOARD INBOARD.
Electrical
Issued 6 August 1993
Resolved
REPAIR GROUND ON EMERGENCY SWITCHBOARD.
Engineering
Issued 17 May 1993
Resolved
PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF MSC APPROVAL OF THE AUTOMATION VITAL SYSTEMS TO THE COGNIZANT OCMI.
Engineering
Issued 17 May 1993
Resolved
COMPLETE SATISFACTORY DESIGN VERIFICATION TESTING AND SUBMIT PERIODIC TEST PROCEEDURES TO COGNIZANT OCMI.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 12 May 1993
Resolved
MODIFY BALLAST MANIFOLD AND PIPING SYSTEM TO BRING INTO COMPLIANCE WITH 46CFR 56.50-50(h). APPROVED PLANS MUST ALSO BE PROVIDED.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 March 1992
Resolved
PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR RESCUE BOAT OR REMOVE AND INSTALL AN APPROVED UNIT.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 March 1992
Resolved
PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR RESCUE BOAT WINCH OR REMOVE AND INSTALL APPROVED UNIT.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 March 1992
Resolved
PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR RESCUE BOAT DAVIT OR REMOVE AND INSTALL APPROVED UNIT.
Casualty record · 1
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