Records from 2004 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 5 April 2022.
Inspection history · 21
5 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7425173
14 April 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3470247
13 April 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3452116
2 April 2009
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3445189
20 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3348348
18 October 2008
ISPS III Exam · PI Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3345210
24 May 2008
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3215259
16 May 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3208221
13 May 2008
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3205756
1 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3107925
24 November 2007
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3103439
16 July 2007
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2996678
11 July 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2991813
26 March 2006
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2609774
18 March 2006
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2604910
6 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2304601
6 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2337626
5 March 2005
Deficiency Check · PI Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2303519
21 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2201849
11 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2197104
10 September 2004
ISPS II Exam · PI Safety Exam
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2192119
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Distributor (air start)
Issued 13 April 2009
Resolved
RCVD report of loss of propulsion.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 April 2009
Resolved 15 April 2009
Resolution: RCVD class report of proper operation of the Main Engine.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 18 October 2008
Resolved
BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE #1 GENERATOR
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 April 2009
Resolution: Received Class Report satisfying requirement.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 18 October 2008
Resolved
INOPERATIVE VENTILATION DAMPNER ABOVE #3 GENERATOR
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 April 2009
Resolution: Received Class Report satisfying requirement.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 18 October 2008
Resolved
INOPERATIVE VENTILATION DAMPNER ON VENTING IN FUEL PURIFIER ROOM
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 April 2009
Resolution: Received Class Report satisfying requirement.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
1760 - The vessel's #26 sludge oil storage tank's water stripping pipe has been modified. A section of the piping was removed, and a flex hose was installed allowing for the transfer of sludge anywhere. Certificate issuing authority must verify and approve teh vessel's bilge and sludge piping diagram.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 May 2008
Resolution: Received faxed copy of class society report addressing how deficiency has been rectified.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
1721 - Vessel has insuffiencient capacity for the storage of sludge oil. Vessel's crew stated that the capacity of the sludge tank was insuffiecient for the voyage of 39 days from China to New Orleans. This lack of capacity resulted in the vessel making unapproved modifications to the sludge tank piping. The certificate issuing authority must confirm vessel has adequate tank capacity for sludge.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 May 2008
Resolution: Received faxed copy of class society report addressing how deficiency has been rectified.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
2550 - The vessel's Safety Management System has failed to ensure protection of the environment. On multiple occasions, the Chief Engineer reported to the Company that the vessel's sludge storage was nearing capacity and the discharge of sludge was required. The Chief Engineer reportd that emials went unanswered and he was told "No" when requests were made by phone.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 May 2008
Resolution: Received faxed copy of ISM audit report addressing how non conformity has been rectified.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
1710 - Examination of the vessel's Oil Record Book (ORB) showed required entries were not logged for each transfer of oil. One example occured on 16 April 2008, where an entry was made indicating 8 cubic meters of fuel oil were transferred from tank 26 ( F.O storage tank) However the ORB has no entry indicating the original transfer of the fuel oil into tank 26.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 May 2008
Resolution: Flag State representative attending the ship has reviewed company and ship''s records, making note of the Coast Guard exam, its results, the corrective actions made, and is assured proper record keeping will be adhered to.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Crankshaft
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
1410 - The vessel's crew installed a drip pan beneath the main engine's balancing chain housing. The crew also installed a flex hose draining the oil from the drip pan to the bilge of the engine room. These measures were put into place instead of affecting permanent repairs. The vessel must make repairs to the satifaction of the certificate issuing authority.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 May 2008
Resolution: Received faxed copy of class society report addressing how deficiency has been rectified.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
2020 - Vessel's crew was not able to demonstrate a competent fire drill. The fire party was disorganized during the first drill, and reported to different locations. Durring the second drill the fire party failed to properly don their fire fighting ensemble. The fire party leader is responsible for inspecting the fire party, however he was not able to identify the problems.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 May 2008
Resolution: Coast Guard port state control officers witnessed a satisfactory fire drill in the ship''s rec room. SOLAS, and ship''s procedures followed. Communication met standard dictated under IMO''s Standard Marine Communication Phrases.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
0215 - Durring the exam, port state control officers observed that the ship's officers were unable to properly communicate with the crew. English is the working language of the vessel; however, the ship's complement consists primarily of Polish Officers and Chinese Crew. The communication barrier was most apparent during a fire drill when the fire party responded to two diffent locations.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 June 2008
Resolution: Received faxed copy of ISM audit report addressing how non conformity has been rectified.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
0999 - Vessel's ballast system has hydraulically driven remote operated valves. System is located in the overhead of the lower level of the engine room on the port side and has several hydraulic oil leaks. The vessel's crew modified a means to collect the excess hydraulic fluid, instead of affecting permanent repairs. Vessel must make repairs to the satisfaction of certificate issuing authorit
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 May 2008
Resolution: Received faxed copy of class society report addressing how deficiency has been rectified.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 1 December 2007
Resolved
Vessel's secondary radar was inoperable, due to moisture in the scanner.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 December 2007
Resolution: A new scanner was fixed on the radar, and all equipment in working order.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Embarkation/Disembarkation Capabilities
Issued 16 July 2007
Resolved
Vessels Starboard Side Embarkation Ladder does not comply with SOLAS requirements as evidenced by over all length of ladder. The ladder was one meter above the water line. The ladder is required to, in a single length extend to the waterline in the lightest sea going draft with a trim of 10 and list of up to 20.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 August 2007
Resolved 24 November 2007
Resolution: Received class report from [name withheld] satisfying requirement.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 16 July 2007
Resolved
Vessels Starboard side Deisel Generator does not have insulation on the exhaust side of the turbo and a portion of exhuast piping as required by SOLAS. Vessel to comply with SOLAS regulations to the satisfaction of Classification Society.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 August 2007
Resolved 24 November 2007
Resolution: Received class report from [name withheld] satisfying requirement.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Ground Detection
Issued 18 March 2006
Resolved
Complete ground on 220 volt system.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 March 2006
Resolved 26 March 2006
Resolution: Received class report from Lloyd''s Register satisfying requirement.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Switch
Issued 18 March 2006
Resolved
Emergency Generator unable to start with secondary means. (film)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 March 2006
Resolved 26 March 2006
Resolution: Received class report from Lloyd''s Register satisfying requirement.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Maneuvering Information Fact Sheet
Issued 18 March 2006
Resolved
Maneuvering characteristics sheet not properly displaying all information required.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 March 2006
Resolved 26 March 2006
Resolution: Received class report from Lloyd''s Register satisfying requirement.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Winch Brake
Issued 18 March 2006
Resolved
Port boat davit gravity break not working when released.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 March 2006
Resolved 26 March 2006
Resolution: Received class report from Lloyd''s Register satisfying requirement.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Generator Cable
Issued 10 September 2004
Resolved
Clean and remove the fuel/oil on the overhead and the electrical cables below the SSDG on the port side of the engine room. Within 30 days to the satisfaction of Class.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 October 2004
Resolved 5 March 2005
Resolution: As per class report from [name withheld] from 22NOV04 area was cleaned and coated. Area was found clean during PSC inspection on 05MAR05.