Records from 1993 to 2010. Most recent: operational control imposed, 28 December 2010.
Inspection history · 82
27 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3916702
20 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3911662
20 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC PELICAN (WPB 87327) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3921990
17 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3912422
18 February 2010
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3680148
23 July 2009
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · COC-TVE Annual · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3543351
18 July 2009
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3538194
29 April 2009
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3463702
19 March 2009
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3436143
12 February 2009
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3413328
18 May 2008
ISPS III Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · COC-TVE Renew · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3205322
21 April 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3188846
27 March 2008
ISPS II Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3172069
18 June 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2965680
31 May 2007
COC-TVE Annual · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2947949
29 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2945212
3 April 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2900584
21 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2889078
19 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2858813
7 June 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2673397
23 May 2006
ISPS II Exam · COC-TVE Renew · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2653380
8 May 2006
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2643815
21 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2625659
19 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2569513
23 September 2005
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2499319
1 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2404902
17 June 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2393429
17 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2396907
15 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2393740
29 May 2005
ISPS III Exam · COC-TVE Annual
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2371500
25 February 2005
ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2299251
8 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2236795
21 October 2004
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2226444
28 July 2004
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2148346
12 July 2004
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2131064
11 June 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2091140
28 May 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Certificate of Compliance · Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2081031
10 May 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2064128
4 March 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2018174
29 December 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1971796
15 December 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1964215
17 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1896484
23 May 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1798773
27 March 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1762823
9 January 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1728153
9 July 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1642121
25 June 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1637629
6 June 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1627528
25 May 2002
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1619387
8 May 2002
Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1614622
1 February 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1483238
16 January 2002
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1478636
21 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 290453
31 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 286579
13 June 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC KEY BISCAYNE (WPB 1339) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1496631
30 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 445387
22 March 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 276059
7 January 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 273340
6 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 431449
21 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 428679
25 January 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 424732
6 May 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 415495
6 May 1998
Tank Vessel Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 799957
11 March 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 677763
3 February 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 412428
2 February 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 83246
4 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 403266
4 May 1997
Tank Vessel Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1098979
10 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 398353
16 May 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 391808
23 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 389372
3 December 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 385779
2 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 377793
27 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 374563
2 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 366451
2 May 1994
Tank Vessel Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1444840
1 April 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 365626
16 February 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 364617
7 November 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 502533
29 July 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 359690
3 May 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 357999
30 April 1993
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1442003
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 27 December 2010
No resolution recorded
Received Letter of Deviation stating vessels primary radar system is inoperable. 33 CFR 164.35a
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolution: Received tech report attesting to repair of radar.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Heating › General
Issued 27 March 2008
Resolved
Observed three steam valves on the boiler supply lines to cargo heating system excessively leaking creating a safety hazards to engine room personnel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2008
Resolved 21 April 2008
Resolution: Received email showing that deficiency issued has been rectified by DNV.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Winch
Issued 17 June 2005
Resolved
Class to survey and provide report of vessel mooring winches & associated structures, winch brakes, & mooring lines due to parting of aft spring lines while moored at facility.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 June 2005
Resolution: Surveyed by class with no vessel deficiencies noted.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 17 June 2005
Resolved
10-15 ft section of guard rail distorted/damaged during cargo operation due to aft spring mooring lines parting. Vessel to provide repair proposal for the guard rails approved by class.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 June 2005
Resolution: Main deck guard rail to be repaired NLT 27 June 2005. Temporary safety wire rail installed untill permanent repairs can be affected to satisfaction of class.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 21 October 2004
Resolved
Vsl issued Letter of Deviation to enter the Port of Corpus Christi with an inoperable secondary radar (33 CFR 164.37(a)).
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 October 2004
Resolution: Received faxed tech report dated 22 OCT 04 via agent attesting to satisfactory repairs/operation of radar equipment.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 12 July 2004
Resolved
The Loadline needs to be repainted.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 28 July 2004
Resolution: The loadline was repainted.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 12 July 2004
Resolved
There was a pin hole leak in the fuel oil piping from the heater. It needs to be repaired.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 28 July 2004
Resolution: Repaired leak in the piping.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 12 July 2004
No resolution recorded
Repair and replace insulation on return line on Main engine.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2004 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Resolution: The line was repaired and the insulation was replaced.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 28 May 2004
Resolved
Install Chain around pumproom emergency egress openings. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Guards for Exposed Hazards
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 11 June 2004
Resolution: INSTALLED CHAIN AROUND PUMPROOM EMERGENCY EGRESS OPENINGS.
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems
Issued 28 May 2004
Resolved
Repair leaking filter in #2 C.O Strip Eductor suction line (pump room). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping/Hoses
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 11 June 2004
Resolution: REPAIRED LEAKING FILTER IN #2 C.O. STRIP EDUCTOR SUCTION LINE.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid)
Issued 28 May 2004
Resolved
Repair visual alarm indicator for pumprom gas detection system.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 11 June 2004
Resolution: REPAIRED VISUAL ALARM INDICATOR FOR PUMPROOM GAS DETECTION SYSTEM.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 28 May 2004
Resolved
Grounding strap #2 hydraulic pump in foxel.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 May 2004
Resolved 28 May 2004
Resolution: Replaced old grounding strip with new grounding strip
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment
Issued 23 May 2003
Resolved
Vessel is missing 10 food rations from each lifeboat. Needs 20 new food rations total to meet the capacity of the boats. Both lifeboats do still have enough rations for the total crew. Solas 74/78, Ch. III, Reg. 41.8.12. Correct within 30 days. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Food Ration
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2003
Resolved 24 May 2003
Resolution: Received fax copy of sales receipt for purchase of 22 new food rations and copy of class report stating lifeboats contain the proper amount of rations.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment
Issued 23 May 2003
Resolved
The compass mounted in the starboard lifeboat is not accurate. A deviation of appoximately 125 degrees was noted from what the other lifeboat and bridge compasses were reading. Solas 74/78, Ch. III, Reg 41.8.5. Correct prior to the departure from port, to the satisfaction of class. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Binnacle/Compass
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2003
Resolved 24 May 2003
Resolution: Received a fax copy of the receipt of purchase for a new compass, and a class report attesting to the satisfactory operation of both the port and starboard lifeboat''s compass.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance
Issued 25 June 2002
Resolved
Vsl was issued a Letter of Deviation to enter the Port of Corpus Christi with an inoperable primary radar (33 CFR 164.37(a)). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Radar
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 June 2002
Resolution: Received technician report (Litton Marin Systems) stating primary radar is operating properly, dated 26 JUN 02.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System
Issued 10 June 2002
Resolved
IG line to deck seal repaired with fiberglass type epoxy repair. SOLAS 74(Amend) CH II-2 Reg 62.10.4. Provide class report (ABS) attesting to permanent repairs. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Water Seal
Due 10 July 2002
Resolved 10 July 2002
Resolution: The Inert Gas deck seal "u" bend inlet pipe was repaired by ships personnel. The installation was examined, tested and found satisfactory by attending class surveyor.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 6 June 2002
Resolved
Numerous lights in cargo pump room with damaged or loose grounding straps. SOLAS 74(Amend)CH II-2 Reg 54.2.2. Properly repair cargo pump room lighting as indicated.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2002
Resolution: Item corrected.
Navigation › Electronic Positioning
Issued 31 January 2002
Resolved
Vsl entered the Port of Corpus Christi with an inoperable secondary radar and was required to have it operational prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 January 2002
Resolution: Item corrected.
Fire Fighting
Issued 21 May 1999
Resolved
FIRE HOSES WITH MINOR LEAKS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 May 1999
Resolved 24 May 1999
Fire Fighting
Issued 21 May 1999
Resolved
PORTABLE FOAM FIRE EXTINGUISHERS NOT COMPLETELY CHARGED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 May 1999
Resolved 24 May 1999
Construction/Loadline
Issued 21 May 1999
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIR TO S/W BALLAST PIPE WHERE TEMPORARY REPAIRED ON #2 BALLAST PUMP.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 August 1999
Resolved 10 August 1999
Navigation
Issued 3 February 1998
Resolved
Repair steering room GyroCompass repeater (7 degrees off from bridge).
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 February 1998
Resolved 4 February 1998
Construction/Loadline
Issued 3 February 1998
Resolved
Survey port side hull bottom (Casualty damage)._x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 February 1998
Resolved 4 February 1998
Navigation
Issued 3 May 1993
Resolved
VESSEL FAILED TO MAINTAIN OPERABLE MARINE RADAR. VESSEL REQUESTED AND RECIVIED A LETTER OF DEVIATION TO ENTER THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI,TX. WITHAN IMPROPERLY WORKING RADAR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 1993
Resolved 3 May 1993
Deck/Cargo
Issued 30 April 1993
Resolved
REPLACE DAMAGED FLAMESCREENS ON LUBE OIL AND FUEL OIL VENTS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. TO BE WITNESSED BY US COAST GUARD INSPECTOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1993
Resolved 4 May 1993