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OCEAN PREFACE

Freight Ship · Bulk Carrier class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

OCEAN PREFACE is a 1993 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 1994, most recently in December 2011, along with 18 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 3 operational controls.

Records from 1994 to 2011. Most recent: operational control imposed, 28 December 2011.

Built
1993
Last inspected
28 December 2011
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
21
Deficiencies
18 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
9059963 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
VRUL7
MISLE id
399302
Flag
HONG KONG
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-399302

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations9
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded11
…past their stated due date1
Years with a record 10 calendar years (1994–2011)
The 21 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 15 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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 Bulk Carrier class in Maury's sources begin in 1981.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it70255 - Dead Weight, Ton
80334 - Displacement, Ton
37550 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
23072 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

Inspection history · 21

28 December 2011 Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4212276
5 December 2009 ISPS I Exam · NPV Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3640079
3 December 2009 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3644394
2 December 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3640078
4 May 2009 PII Safety Exam · ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3467286
4 May 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Little Creek · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3468678
1 May 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3465103
1 May 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3465469
3 April 2006 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2615800
1 March 2006 PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2593780
28 November 2003 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1955684
18 October 2003 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1931226
25 February 2002 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1489331
7 January 2002 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1474460
1 April 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 276430
13 June 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 429659
1 August 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 406129
21 April 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 390238
8 March 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 388564
3 November 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 371943
3 November 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1175673

Deficiency record · 18

Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Winch Brake
Issued 28 December 2011 Resolved
0630-Launch arrangement for survival craft-Each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat. During lowering of port side lifeboat, the davit brake failed to stop the boat from lowering. - SOLAS 2009 cons. III/16
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 December 2011
Resolved 31 December 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. The lifeboat winch''s ratchet bearing needs to be replaced. Replacement parts were unobtainable. Flag has been notified. See narrative for details.
Navigation › Voyage Data Recorder › Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (SVDR)
Issued 28 December 2011 Resolved
1599-Other (navigation)-Ships when engaged on international voyages shall be fitted with a VDR which may be a simplified voyage data recorder. Ships SVDR displayed an error code of microphone failure. SVDR technical publication requires a service tech to repair. -SOLAS 2009 cons. V/20.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 December 2011
Resolved 31 December 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Radio Holland serviced the S-VDR. The technician replaced the malfunctioning microphone was replaced with a new one. See narrative for details.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Vent Pipe
Issued 28 December 2011 Resolved
9900-Other (not clearly hazardous)-After survey of ship no change shall be made to equipment covered by the survey. Ships crew made modification to cylinder oil day tank vent line. Crew stated modification was made to transfer low sulphur cylinder oil to day tank when entering SECA area. SOLAS 2009 cons. I/11.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 30 December 2011
Resolved 25 October 2012
Resolution: Vessel provided report of repair of modification to cylinder oil day tank vent line.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Transfer Equipment Test/Inspection Records
Issued 28 December 2011 Resolved
0899-Other (accident prevention)-Each transfer pipe system including each metallic hose must not leak under static liquid pressure at least 1.5 times maximun allowable working pressure. Tests shall be conducted annually. Ship was unable to provide documentation of annual hydrostatic testing. 33 CFR 156.170
Action required: 703 - Prior to bunkering operations
Due 28 December 2011
Resolved 25 October 2012
Resolution: Vessel provided hydrstatic test report of system.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 28 December 2011 Resolved
After survey of the ship no change shall be made to the equipment covered by the survey. Ships crew had wired open a drain valve which drained from the steering space to the engine room. SOLAS 2009 cons. I/11.
Due 28 December 2011
Resolved 28 December 2011
Resolution: Crew removed wire from drain valve. Chief engineer and captain have plans to discuss installing a bilge alarm in steering space.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 28 December 2011 Resolved
0615-Rescue boats-At all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. The engine for the ships designated rescue boat did not start. Crew stated battery was drained because engine's air pre-heater was left in the "ON" position. SOLAS 2009 cons. III/20.
Due 28 December 2011
Resolved 28 December 2011
Resolution: Crew turned air pre-heater off, charged battery , then started rescue boat successfully.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 5 December 2009 Resolved
1420 - Cleanliness of engine room - During the course of the inspection, the PSCO noted fuel and lube oil leaks throughout the engine room that were not being maintained. Numerous rags, buckets, and plastic bins had been wired?wedged into place as a catchment system thus creating an unsafe environment in accordance with MSC Circular 647. - SOLAS2004 Cons. II-1/26, MSC Circular 647
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 19 December 2009
Resolved 3 June 2010
Resolution: Vessels enginroom has been cleaned and leaks have been secured to the satisfation of Class.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Pump
Issued 5 December 2009 No resolution recorded
1499 - Other (prop and auxiliary machinery) - The packing for the majority of the ballast water and salt water cooling pumps were leaking excessively. The condition appears to be ongoing as the bases of several pumps exhibit excessive corrosion. Class to attest to the proper repair of all above mentioned pumps. - SOLAS 2004 cons. II-1/26
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 19 December 2009 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Resolution: Repairs have been made to the satisfaction of class.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 14 May 2009 Resolved
The vessels emergency fire pump can not provide adequate suction and pressure, posing a risk to the crew in the event of a fire. Recitfy to the satisfaction of the USCG. SOLAS 81 AMEND. II-2/4.3.3.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 May 2009
Resolution: Verified proper operations. Deficiency cleared.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 14 May 2009 Resolved
The crew could not show proper operation of the OWS, posing a threat to the environment. Rectify to the satisfaction of class. MARPOL ANNEX I/14.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 May 2009
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to crew recieving training in proper operation of the OWS.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › IOPP Certificate
Issued 14 May 2009 Resolved
The vessels IOPP certificate supplement does not correctly identify the maximum throughput of the OWS system. Rectify to the satisfaction of class. MARPOL ANNEX I/6.4.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 May 2009
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to correction made to IOPP supplement to reflect correct maximum OWS throughput.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 1 March 2006 Resolved
Fire main piping on deck leaking at #5 cargo hold, by #7 cargo hold near fire station, and at the expansion coupling by #3 cargo hold.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2006
Resolved 3 April 2006
Resolution: Received Class report attesting to repairs
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch
Issued 1 March 2006 Resolved
Repair hydraulic leak on the hatch cover motor return line on at the #5 cargo hold. Leak is a potential pollution and safety risk.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2006
Resolved 3 April 2006
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs
Fire Fighting › Portable Foam Applicators
Issued 18 October 2003 Resolved
Missing portable foam applicator from upper level in engine room. Vessel has new applicator on order. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Nozzle
Due 18 November 2003
Resolved 28 November 2003
Resolution: Ship received new Portable Foam Applicator.
Pollution Prevention/Response
Issued 7 January 2002 Resolved
MSD not properly labeled. 33 CFR 159.55 Must provide appropriate nameplate on MSD no later than 07 FEB 2002. To satisfaction of [name withheld]: MSD
Due 7 February 2002
Resolved 25 February 2002
Resolution: Noted proper nameplate affixed to MSD.
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 March 1996 Resolved
RENEW/REPAIR DETERIORATED FOAM FIRE EXTINGUISHER NOSES #25, 26 AND 27 LOCATED IN THE ENGINE ROOM. SOLAS 74 (AMENDED) II-2/21
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 April 1996
Resolved 22 April 1996
Lifesaving
Issued 8 March 1996 Resolved
RENEW LIFELINE TO LIFEBOATS ENSURING LINE IS OF A BUOYANT MATERIAL SOLAS 74(AMENDED) III/41.7.3
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 April 1996
Resolved 22 April 1996
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 March 1996 Resolved
RENEW/REPAIR (4) DETERIORATED/HOLED FIRE HOSES ON MAIN DECK. SOLAS 74 (AMENDED) II-2/21
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 April 1996
Resolved 22 April 1996

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.