Records from 2001 to 2010. Most recent: operational control imposed, 3 December 2010.
Inspection history · 27
2 December 2010
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3896274
24 November 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3898559
22 July 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3275831
8 July 2008
Deficiency Check · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3261632
8 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3263436
27 June 2008
Deficiency Check · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3244187
27 June 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3250193
27 May 2008
ISPS II Exam · Deficiency Check · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3219030
17 May 2008
Ballast Water Examination · PI Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3208967
31 March 2008
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3175450
11 March 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3162065
1 December 2007
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PI Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3107901
18 May 2007
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2933887
11 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2927654
11 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Worth Inlet · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2927851
20 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2911517
20 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Worth Inlet · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2911926
19 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Worth Inlet · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2859631
18 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2857838
20 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Worth Inlet · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2804624
19 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2803954
6 October 2006
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2797324
26 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2725883
16 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2603673
7 October 2005
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2512748
14 June 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1817196
3 December 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 296149
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Charts and pubs not up date and not corrected with Notice to Mariners.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 December 2010
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Vessel received updated charts and pubs with corrections from Notice to Mariners.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
GMDSS is inoperable and there is no record of testing.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Received tech report as well as witnessed operation of GMDSS while on board.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Crew was unable to conduct satisfactory fire drill.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Received class report attesting to crews ability to conduct drills satisfactorily.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Vessel does not appear to be implementing SMS. ISM audit recommended.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Vessel’s class society will re-examine in 30 days the SMS and issue full term ISM and DOC documents.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
OWS in inoperable.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Received class report stating that OWS was opertational as well as it was witnessed being operated.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Oil record book entries insufficient.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: ORB is filled out correctly and deemed sufficient.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device
Issued 2 December 2010
No resolution recorded
Echo depth sounder inoperable.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Exposed electrical wires found in steering gear compartment.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Wires were removed.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pumpshaft
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Fire pump leaking 1-2 gal per minute into engine room, seals at hydrants spray water.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Pumps were rebuilt and witnessed in operation.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Feedback Unit
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
The vessel has been fitted with a loss of power alarm for the steering gear. During test of the alarm it was found non-operable. The installed alarm on the bridge did not provide an audible or visual signal upon loss of power at the control panel in the steering gear compartment. 74 SOLAS CH. 1 Reg. 11
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Received class report as well as witneesed operation of steering gear alarm.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Vessel's fire detection system shall be capable of immediate operation at all times. Vessels smoke detectors were inoperable.
74 SOLAS II-2 Reg 12 (a)(i)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the operation of fire detection system as well as witnessed it operate.
Communications › Internal Communications System › Sound-powered Telephone
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Vessel is required to have a means of communication between the engine room and the bridge. Communications are inoperable. 74 SOLAS II-1 reg 32
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Received class report as well as witnessed operation of comms.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › SOPEP
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Vessel is required to maintain an up to date contact list for the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan. The list has not been updated since 2008. MARPOL 73/78 ANNEX 1 REG 37.2.4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Vessel received updated SOPEP contact list.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Lights
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Vessel is required to have lights on all life jackets. Life jackets on the bridge are all missing lights. 74 SOLAS III Reg. 32.2.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Received class report stating life jackets received lights and saw them as well.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › Radar Transponder
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Vessel shall maintain two radar transponders that can be placed in any survival craft. Both the port and starboard search and rescue transponders are expired. 74 SOLAS III reg 6.2.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Both transponders were replaced.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Ballast Water Reporting Form
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Vessek is required to submit a ballast water report 24 hours prior to arriving at any port in the US. The vessel failed to submit a ballast water report prior to arrival. 33 CFR 151.2041(b) (3)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 December 2010
Resolution: Vessel submitted Ballast Water report.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Bedplate
Issued 8 July 2008
Resolved
Vessel's port engine shut down while underway due to a short in the engines electrical panel. A wire inside the panel was torn due to it rubbing against a metal nut. The wire shorted out and therefore tripped the engine shut-off. The Chief engineer was able to place a protective piece of rubber between the wire and bolt-nut. (Completely ignore the Componet part above)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 July 2008
Resolved 22 July 2008
Resolution: Received flag report attesting to repairs to electrical panel.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Transmission
Issued 27 May 2008
Resolved
Rescue boat was inoperable due to broken part inside of engine.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 31 May 2008
Resolution: Vessel ensured proper replacement to broken part. Vessel rescue boat was found to be operable.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 17 May 2008
Resolved
Vessels oily water separator was not able to be placed in proper operation. The vessels oil filtering equipment was found inoperable and unable to operate at 15ppm. Vessel to affect appropriate repairs to oily water separator.
Due 21 June 2008
Resolved 21 May 2008
Resolution: Vessel was able to operate OWS after reading operation manual for the system.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 17 May 2008
Resolved
Vessels rescue boat was inoperable and unable to provide ahead propulsion. Vessel affected temperary repairs and rescue boat is now operable.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 27 June 2008
Resolution: The Vessel affected permanent repairs to the throttle on the rescue boat.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Safety/Environmental Protection Policy
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessel is not Implementing the regulation for safety management as is evident by the 19 deficiencies. The deficiencies constitutes a serious risk to the ship, its personnel, and the environment and is a major non-conformity as defined in the ISM code. Vessel is detained until U.S Coast Guard deems vessel fit to sail. ISM audit is recommended.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 31 March 2008
Resolution: U.S. Inspector deems vessel fit to sail. ISM audit was conducted and all corrective matters were taken.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Document of Compliance (ISM)
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessels ISM DOC has expired. The vessel is required to have on board a copy of a valid ISM DOC. the Vessel shall remain in port until a valid copy of an ISM DOC is on board.. to the satisfaction of the coast guard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 March 2008
Resolution: Vessels received a new ISM DOC.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Training Manual (lifesaving)
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessel is required ,but does not have on board, instructions for the operation and use of the vessel's fire extinguishing appliances. The vessel shall remain in port until this instruction is provided. to the satisfaction of the coast guard
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 March 2008
Resolution: Vessel now has on board instructions for the operation and use of the vessel''s fire extinguishing appliances.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Safety/Environmental Protection Policy
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
The vessel is required, but does not have on board, a safety management manual. the vessel shall remain in port until this manual is on board. to the satisfaction of the coast guard
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 March 2008
Resolution: Vessel now has a safety management manual on board.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessel has on board the required fire fighting maintenance plan. however the crew has not been using this plan and has not recorded the maintenance of its fire fighting equipment. the vessel shall perform the required maintenance prior to departure and record the maintenance in the log. to the satisfaction of the coast guard
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 March 2008
Resolution: Vessel performed required maintenance.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessel has out of date tide tables and light list. ensure all nautical publications are up to date. Vessel has a computer chart and tide tabel system on board.To the satisfaction of the coast guard.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 20 March 2008
Resolution: Tide tables and light list are on board and up to date. All nautical publication are up to date.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Ballast Water Management Plan
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessel does not have a ship specific ballast water management plan. a ballast water management plan developed specifically for the vessel needs to be on board the vessel. to the satisfaction of the coast guard.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 20 March 2008
Resolution: Vessel has a ship specific ballast water management plan.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Ballast Water Reporting Form
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessel has not submitted a ballast water report for the Port of Mobile, AL. Vessels captain has been educated on report requirements. TO the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 31 March 2008
Resolution: Vessel submitted a ballast water report and was given further education on ballast water requirements.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
GMDSS and SAT C could not be properly tested. attest to the full and proper operation of the system. to the satisfaction of the coast guard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 March 2008
Resolution: GMDSS and SAT C properly tested. Attested to the full and proper operation of the system.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessel has no radio log on board. a Radio log must be on board the vessel and in use for all incidents connected with radio communications. To the satisfaction of the coast guard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 March 2008
Resolution: Radio log is on board and in use for all incidents connected with radio communications.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Switch
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Emergency generator's automatic start is nor properly operating. vessel to prove the proper operation of emergency generators automatic .to the satisfaction of the coast guard.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 20 March 2008
Resolution: Vessel demonstrated proper operation of emergency generator''s automatic start.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Hull (combination rigid/inflated)
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessels rescue boat is in poor condition and is not ready for immediate use. Rescue boat to be serviced so it is in working order. to the satisfaction of the coast guard
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 March 2008
Resolution: Vessel''s rescue boat is in operational condition and ready for immediate use.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Port and Starboard life rings in the forward of the vessel, grab lines are in poor condition and reflective tape is faded. repair or replace life rings to the satisfaction of the coast guard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 March 2008
Resolution: Port and Starboard life rings in the forward of the vessel are in satisfactory condition.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › SOPEP
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessel is required, but does not have on board, A SOPEP approved by the administration. The vessel must have an approved SOPEP on board. To the satisfaction of the coast guard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 March 2008
Resolution: Vessel has a SOPEP approved by the administration on board.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessel's approval letter for the NON-Tank Vessel response plan has expired. the vessel shall obtain a valid coast guard approval letter. To the satisfaction of the coast guard
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 27 June 2008
Resolution: Vessel Submitted Non-Tank VRP to the VRP/SOPEP review team and was issued VRP control #05492.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Stock
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
The packing glands for the vessels rudder post and tail shaft penetrations are failing, and are beyond repair while the vessel is in the water. The vessel shall remain in port until satisfactory preparations for dry dock have been submitted to the class and the coast guard.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 March 2008
Resolution: The packing glands for the vessel''s rudder post and tail shaft penetrations have been adequately repaired.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Cargo/Ballast System Instruction Manual
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessel is required, but does not have a Cargo Securing manual approved by the administration on board. The vessel shall have a manual on board. to the satisfaction of the coast guard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 January 2008
Resolved 20 March 2008
Resolution: Vessel now has Cargo Securing Manual approved by the administration. Deficiency satisfactorily rectified.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 18 May 2007
Resolved
portside container electrical box does not seal correctly
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 14 August 2007
Resolution: Portside container electrical box fitted with new closing devices and now seals correctly.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 18 May 2007
Resolved
raw water supply pipe to generator holed and wasted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 14 August 2007
Resolution: Raw water supply pipe to both generators have been replace.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 18 May 2007
Resolved
port generator high pressure fuel line has temporary repair
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 14 August 2007
Resolution: Permanent repairs have been made to high pressure fuel lines on generator.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Power Unit
Issued 10 October 2006
Resolved
Steering gear tank cracked and leaking
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 18 May 2007
Resolution: properly repaired- welded
Fire Fighting › Self-contained Breathing Apparatus › Air Bottle, Spare
Issued 10 October 2006
Resolved
Missing spare air tanks for SCBA for both set-ups
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 18 May 2007
Resolution: provided SCBA tanks
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Welding/Hot Work
Issued 7 October 2005
Resolved
Hotwork on fuel tanks or int he engineroom shall not be conducted until a marine chemist certifies spaces safe for hot work. A copy of the marine report shall be submitted to MSD West Palm Beach.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 October 2005
Resolved 8 October 2005
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
Issued 14 June 2003
Resolved
Vessel must provide evidence of having valid certificates prior to entering U.S. waters (e.g. SOLAS, MARPOL, COFR, etc.).
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 21 November 2005
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Maneuvering Information Fact Sheet
Issued 3 December 2001
Resolved
Maneuvering facts sheet missing iaw 33CFR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 December 2001
Resolved 21 November 2005
Fire Fighting
Issued 3 December 2001
Resolved
Fire control plan rewrite plan to reflect required number of crew IAW Safe Manning Cert.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 December 2001
Resolved 11 December 2001
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 3 December 2001
Resolved
Tidal current tables missing iaw 33CFR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 December 2001
Resolved 21 November 2005