Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: operational control imposed, 23 February 2026.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
Rescue boats shall have sufficient mobility and maneuverability in a seaway to enable persons to be retrieved from the water. Rescue boat was unable to operate rudder while conducting mobility test.
74 COLAS(97) III/47.1.6
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 May 2024
Resolved 14 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel fixed rudder mobility while conducting exam onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 October 2021
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed oil soaked pre-filter on main engine turbo charger. -cite: 74SOLAS(20)I/11(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 October 2021
Resolution: Vessels crew cleaned turbocharger pre-filter satisfactorily and was issued a condition of class for overhauling main engine components by Jan 2022.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 October 2021
Resolved
All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. PSCO observed dead-ended wire hanging from drip tray on stern thruster distribution panel. -cite: 74SOLAS(04)II-1/45.1.3
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 24 October 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to dead-ended wire being secured properly.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage
Issued 19 August 2021
Resolved
14501 - Every ship 100 GT and above shall carry a garbage management plan which the crew shall follow. The vessel's garbage is not stowed in accordance with the ship's garbage management plan. PSCO observed garbage stowed in room located in engine control room.
MARPOL Annex V/10.2
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MARPOL ANNEX V/10.2
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 October 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey rectifying this deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
The arrangements for storage distribution and utilization of other flammable oils employed under pressure in power transmission systems, control and actuating systems, and heating systems shall be such to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed oil leak on #2SSDG turbo oil line fitting. SOLAS(97) II-2/15.4
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 April 2021
Resolution: Replaced gasket and tightend fitting on turbo oil line. Verified repairs; all SAT with no leaks.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. PSCO observed active ground on phase "R" main switchboard 440V syncro panel in the control room. SOLAS(04) II-1/45.1.3
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 7 April 2021
Resolution: Ground was determened to be on the deck crain, and effective repairs were made to the crain. Ground fault no longer exist.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
Terminations and joints in all conductors shall be so made as to retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame-retarding and, where necessary, fire-resisting properties of the cable. PSCO observed exposed wiring and improperter termination of cabling to the AFT ICCP (Cathodic Protection System) power supply panel. SOLAS(04)II-1/45.5.6
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
Terminations and joints in all conductors shall be so made as to retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame-retarding and, where necessary, fire-resisting properties of the cable. PSCO observed exposed wires and improper termination of cables to steering gear room door magnetic release mechanism. SOLAS(04)II-1/45.5.6
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
Main and emergency swithcboards shall so be arranged as to give easy access as may be needed to apparatus and equipment, without danger to personnel. The sides and rear and, where necessary, the front of the switchboards shall be suitably grounded. PSCO observed switchboard doors secured in the closed position utilizing rope on both 3300V switchboards in engineroom. SOLAS(04)II-1/45.2
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
The Administration shall take appropriate steps to ensure uniformity in implementation and application of the provisions of this part in respect of electrical instalations. *reference, International Electro technical Commision Publication 92-Electrical Installations in Ships. PSCO observed several breakers on the emrgency switchboard not labeled and in the "half" position (tripped) and not able to be put in the off position. SOLSAS(04)II-1/40.2
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
Every steam pipe and every fitting connected there to through which steam may pass shall be so designed, constructed and installed as to withstand the maximum working stress to which it may be subjected. PSCO observed boiler blow down piping above incenerator severly corroded with multiple soft patches and two active leaks. SOLAS(04)II-1/33.1
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
Every steam pipe and every fitting connected there to through which steam may pass shall be so designed, constructed and installed as to withstand the maximum working stress to which it may be subjected. PSCO observed condensate return line piping to hotwell with multiple soft patches and two active leaks. SOLAS(04)II-1/33.1
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
Every steam generating system which provides services essential for the safety of the ship, or which could be rendered dangerouse by the failure of its feedwater supply, shall be provided with not less than two seperate feedwater systems from and including the feedwater pumps, noting that a single penitration of the steam drum is acceptable. Unless overpressure is prevented by the pump characteristics, means shall be provided which will prevent over pressure in any part of the system. PSCO observed both feedwater pump seals leaking and the hotwell in extremly poor condition, missing insulation and protective coverings. SOLAS(04)II-1/32.4
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed multiple oil leaks and oil soaked lagging on incenerator waste oil tank supply/return lines. SOLAS((97)I/11(a)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
In a ship which oil fuel is used, the arrangement for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons onboard. PSCO observed valve packing leakage on oil fuel (HFO) discharge valves of oil fuel transfer system pumps. SOLAS(97)II-2/15.2
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated pipingsystems, and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the services for which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces, and other hazards. PSCO observed jacket water leak on number six cylinder of main propulsion engine. SOLAS(04)II-1/26.1
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
All access openings in bulkheads at ends of enclosed superstructures shall be fitted with doors of steel or other equivalant material permanently and strongly attached to the bulkhead, and framed, stiffened and fitted so that the whole structure is of equivalent strength to the unpierced bulkhead and weathertight when closed. Both PORT and STBD weathertight doors to underdeck passage severly corroded and wasted with poor gaskets. ILLC reg 12.1
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage management plan
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
Every ship of 100GT and above, and every ship which is certified to carry 15 or more persons, and fixed or floating platforms shall carry a garbage management plan which the crew shall follow. Oily rags and used cleaning recepticles discarded in multiple locations in engine room and steering gear room. MARPOL V/10.2
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed fresh water generator pump (brine pumps) motors covered in oil. SOLAS(97)I-11(a)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present Convention to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without presenting unreasonable threat of harm to the marine environment. After any survey of the ship under paragraph 1 of ths regulation has been completed, no change shall be made in the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements or material covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Administration, except the dirrect replacement of such equipment and fittings. PSCO observed that the incenerator door safety interlock device was inopeable/missing. MARPOL I/6.4.1 and I/6.4.2
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
Where the emergency source of electrical power is a generator, it shall be started automatically upon failure of the electrical supply from the main source of electrical power and shall be automatically connected to the emergency switchboard; the service shall be transfered automatically to the emergency generator set. PSCO observed the fuel shutt-off valve in the closed position prior to generator start. SOLAS(04)II-1/42.3.1.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel rest fuel shut-off valve. Witnessed satisfactory reset of valve and successful start of emergency generator.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company responsibility and authority
Issued 1 April 2021
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to ship or persons on board. Vessel was detained after PSC Exam on 24MAR21. DNV(RO) conducted an occasional survey along with ISM audit with numerous non-conformities found. Reference DNV survey statement with Job ID 1580017 in MISLE to verify repairs are made at first US port after sailing foreign and that ship is reporting non-conformities/casualties IAW vessel SMS as required in ISM.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 1 May 2021
Resolved 15 August 2021
Resolution: Received Class Survey Report rectifying this deficiency.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with additional requirements which may be established by the company. Due to the objective evidence in the deficiencies noted below, the vessel is not being maintained and not in substantial compliance with relevant conventions, calling into question the adequacy and implementation of the vessel’s SMS under the ISM code. An external audit conducted by the Flag or RO is required before the ship will be released from its detention to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM Code. Provide a copy of the completed audit report to USCG prior to departure from port.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 24 March 2021
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: DNV conducted ISM Audit See Shipboard audit Report completed 03/25/2021. Job ID: 1579570
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Reports of non-conf., accidents & hazardous occur.
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
The safety management system should include procedures ensuring that non-conformities, accidents and hazardous conditions are reported to the company, investigated and analyzed with the objective of improving safety and pollution prevention. PSCO review of ship records found no defect or internal NCR's have been processed by crew in accordance with vessels safety management system, III.2.9.7.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: DNV conducted ISM Audit See Shipboard audit Report completed 03/25/2021. Job ID: 1579570
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
The Condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to ship or persons on board. PSCO observed continuous flow of fuel leaking from packing gland of the fuel strainer on the #2 generator and # 3 generator is inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: Ships crew renewed Gland packing
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
The Condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to ship or persons on board. PSCO observed continuous flow of lube oil leaking from the turbocharger for the main propulsion diesel engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: Ships Crew repaired leaks from high-pressure lube oil pipes of ME Exhaust valve and ME Cylinder head oil leaks and removed and cleaned the turbocharger intake strainer elements cleaning them thoroughly during DNV attendance.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
The Condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to ship or persons on board. PSCO observed excessive accumulation of excessive oil residue on intake filters for #1 and #2 generator winding cooler.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: Ships Crew repaired leaks from high-pressure lube oil pipes of ME Exhaust valve and ME Cylinder head oil leaks and removed and cleaned the generator winding intake filters elements cleaning them thoroughly during DNV attendance.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 146 - MARPOL Annex VI › Incinerator incl. operations and operating manual
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present Convention to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without presenting an unreasonable threat of harm to the marine environment. After any survey of the ship under paragraph 1 of this regulation has been completed, no change shall be made in the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements or material covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Administration, except the direct replacement of such equipment and fittings. PSCO observed that the incinerator door safety interlock device was inoperable and disassembled enabling operation with the door open.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: door lock switch was replaced and operational test was satifactoryly performned by USCG and the RO.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. PSCO observed multiple electrical panels in the engine control room and one motor controller in the machinery space had inoperable safety interlocks for the panel doors. The panels were all open exposing high voltage(440V)electrical components causing a significant potential shock hazard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: ships crew replaced brittle panel handles.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed used gear oil being collected and stored in open 55-gallon drums in the forward bos'n stores, which presents a fire hazard to the ship and its crew.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: Crew transferred waste oil to a closed drum and transferred to waste oil tank for incineration
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
Muster and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power. PSCO observed emergency lighting fixture supports for the forward life raft is severely corroded and is only supported by its electrical supply cable. This condition is causing the light fixture to only work intermittently.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: Ships Crew cropped and renewed the fixture and mount. Operational test satisfactory
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
Every ship shall carry a garbage management plan which the crew shall follow. PSCO observed trash stored in webbing of the ship's hull outside of the BOSN stores on the port side which is not in accordance with the vessels garbage management plan.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: The vessel crew cleared all garbage and materials from the webbing of the hull and stowed it in accordance with ships garbage management plan.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
Muster and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power. PSCO observed the electrical plug for the disembarkation portable light for 6 person life raft at bow of vessel is unable to stay seated in designated socket for proper operation and the light fixture is unable to be fixed to the point of disembarkation as per design.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: Ships crew removed heave scale of rust and paint for the light fixture. Also replaced the electrical plug. Operational test completed by DNV and USCG.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
The Condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to ship or persons on board. PSCO observed one of the cargo hatch drainage pipes on the port side midsection is severely deteriorated and has lost its intended weather-tight integrity. Several of the rubber drainage pipe covers throughout the cargo hatch drainage pipes have also deteriorated losing its intended weather-tight integrity for the No. 3 cargo hold.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: Ships crew cropped and renewed drainage pipe and replaced rubber drainage pipe covers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
The fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: fire detection and fire alarm systems. PSCO observed the smoke alarm in the welding workshop in the engine room failed to produce an alarm during testing by ship’s crew.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: Ships crew replaced the smoke detector head and tested by DNV and USCG.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under the present regulations has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangement, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey, without the sanction of the Administration. The PSCO observed that the paint locker fixed ventilation system has been retrofitted with a flexible non-metallic hose that has not been approved by its flag Administration.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 April 2021
Resolution: Ships crew removed ventilation modification.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 September 2019
Resolved
07199 - Other (fire safety) - The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provision of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed that the condition of the flammable liquids locker was in complete disarray and there are numerous open containers causing a significant buildup of flammable vapours. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11.a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 October 2019
Resolved 9 November 2019
Resolution: PSCOs from Sector Mobile attended vessel and inspected flammable liquids locker and found it to be in good order.