Records from 1993 to 2010. Most recent: operational control imposed, 27 January 2010.
Inspection history · 70
27 January 2010
COC-TVE Renew · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3670628
21 January 2009
COC-TVE Annual · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3397478
20 January 2008
COC-TVE Renew · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3133415
18 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2907748
11 March 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2885693
6 March 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2883013
22 January 2007
ISPS II Exam · COC-TVE Annual · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2860061
17 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2802521
16 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2625835
19 January 2006
Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · COC-TVE Renew · MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2568890
21 November 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2538396
13 November 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2535217
7 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2486620
4 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2493891
12 August 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2465788
12 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2424181
11 February 2005
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam · COC-TVE Annual
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2290289
10 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2291450
10 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2308158
7 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2288431
3 June 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2087875
19 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2014548
27 January 2004
Ballast Water Examination · Certificate of Compliance
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1994549
23 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1991732
26 September 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1913698
23 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1917395
26 March 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1762730
1 February 2003
Certificate of Compliance · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1739006
31 January 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1740173
4 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1700704
18 September 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1678053
1 August 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1657798
11 March 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1492906
31 January 2002
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1481424
27 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 292311
14 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 291068
23 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 288301
8 February 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 287157
4 February 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 286808
22 June 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 279425
21 April 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 277319
23 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 275085
8 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 274196
26 October 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 433960
21 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 64046
24 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 425468
21 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 421700
4 March 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 458243
2 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 470868
7 July 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 405263
4 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 401345
25 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 703141
24 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 36117
14 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 493524
13 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 392003
22 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 479862
21 October 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 384120
18 October 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 463619
1 August 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 381199
4 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 377040
15 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 376212
10 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 444138
11 April 1994
Tank Vessel Examination
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1370820
19 March 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 365312
24 December 1993
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 852589
20 December 1993
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1428299
19 December 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 103535
11 November 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 362218
20 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 360241
24 April 1993
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1422243
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › IGS Blower
Issued 21 January 2009
Resolved
#1 IGS Blower Bearings were identified as operating at an elevated temperature. Have classification society confirm IGS Blower # 1 is operating in accordance with technical parameters.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 February 2009
Resolved 4 February 2009
Resolution: Both shaft bearings were changed and tested to the satisfaction of the attending ABS surveyor on 04FEB.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › IOPP Certificate
Issued 21 January 2009
Resolved
Installed Oil Content Meter approved under MEPC 107(49) IOPP , form B reflects MEPC 60(33) error by classification society. ABS
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 February 2009
Resolved 4 February 2009
Resolution: Pen and Ink correction to IOPP was made by attending ABS surveyor to reflect installed equipment on 04FEB09.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device
Issued 21 November 2005
Resolved
vessel issued a letter of deviation for an inoperable echo depth sounder.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 November 2005
Resolved 21 November 2005
Resolution: recieved tech report attesting to proper operation of the echo depth sounder.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 12 August 2005
Resolved
Vsl was issued a Letter of Deviation to enter the Port of Corpus Christi with an inoperable primary radar (33 CFR 164.35(a)).
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2005
Resolution: Received tech report via fax from agent dated 15Aug05 attesting to satisfactory repair/operation of radar equipment.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 11 February 2005
Resolved
The port lifeboat engine would not start. The apparent cause is a faulty electric starter. Prove proper operation of the port lifeboat engine prior to departure.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 February 2005
Resolved 12 February 2005
Resolution: Received class report from Class NK stating that the cause of the failure of the port lifeboat engine was the No. 1 wiring connector in the electric starter switch box was found loose. The engine was tested with satisfactory results.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System
Issued 27 January 2004
Resolved
The inert gas scrubber flue gas inlet spool piece is cracked and leaking cooling water in two places. One of these is temporarily patched with epoxy putty. Permanently repair cracks or replace spool piece to satisfaction of class.
LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Flue Gas inlet
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 February 2004
Resolved 9 February 2004
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the replacement of the spool piece.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive)
Issued 27 January 2004
Resolved
The main engine cooling water inlet pipes to the forward and aft air coolers have leaking temporary band clamp patches. Permanently repair to the satisfaction of class. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Charge Air Cooling
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 February 2004
Resolved 9 February 2004
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the satisfactory repair.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System
Issued 31 January 2002
Resolved
Scrubber intake line from boiler leaking water from epoxy patch. SOLAS 74 ammended CH II-2 Reg 62. Class (NKK) to verify permanent repairs.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 March 2002
Resolved 13 March 2002
Resolution: Conducted Priority II deficiency follow-up. Class (NKK) verified that the vessel has made permanent repairs to the scrubber intake line from boiler leaking water from epoxy patch.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 February 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION AS TO CONDITION OF HULL OF P3 BALLAST TANK IN AREA OFTWO INSTES LOCATED 10 METERS AFT AND BELOW LOAD LINE MARK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 14 February 2001
Resolved 14 February 2001
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 February 2000
Resolved
CONCRETE PATCH ON FIRE PUMP INLET PIPING._x001C_ SOLAS 74 CH1 REG 11
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 February 2000
Resolved 23 February 2000
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 December 1993
Resolved
PRIOR TO RETURN TO U.S. WATERS, PROPERLY REPAIR DAMAGED AREA IN WAY OF #1 PORT FUEL OIL TANK (APPROX. 1 1/2 FOOT GASH ABOVE THE WATER LINE) TO THE SATISFACTION OF YOUR CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY. PROVIDE COPY OF REPORT TO THECOGNIZANT U.S.C.G. MSO.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 December 1994
Resolved 27 December 1993