Records from 1995 to 2010. Most recent: operational control imposed, 30 January 2010.
Inspection history · 24
29 January 2010
Deficiency Check · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3672197
29 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3672569
29 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3673776
29 January 2009
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3401784
28 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3401823
23 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2925173
21 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2891998
19 March 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2891475
28 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2792025
30 August 2006
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2764233
15 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2567386
7 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2384886
1 June 2005
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2375586
28 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2370764
15 November 2004
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2241600
4 December 2003
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1959544
2 September 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1894423
20 August 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1881611
16 May 2002
Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1612536
4 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 289798
2 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 427001
16 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 414587
26 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 398866
5 October 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 383533
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1299 The side shell in aft part of engine room workshop was found buckled revealing a fracture approximately 32" long. Water stains along an 8" section indicate the appearance of water ingress, threatening the ships sea worthiness. No non-conformity reports have been submitted to the company and no corrective action has been taken by the crew. Address to the satisfaction of class society/Flag rep.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 January 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Fracture now temporary repaired by stop hole and welded. Found crack no in side shell but aft deck running longitudinally in way of the base of starboard aft fairlead.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
0715 -The Smoke sample extraction system was found holed and wasted allowing fresh air directly into smoke sensor. There is no way for indication of fire in cargo holds rendering the system non-compliant for its intended use.
SOLAS 74(am) II-2/13-1
ISM Part A 9,5
30ab
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Owners have requested Flag State for exemption of smoke sample extraction system. Vessel has been exempted until 31 March 2010 for cargo of scrap steel.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
0613 - Limit switches for starboard lifeboat are not working properly which is increasing the stress on the falls and davit system. No non-conformity reports have been submitted to the company and no corrective action has been taken by the crew.
SOLAS 74(am)
ISM Part A 9,5
30ab
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Limit switches for the starboard lifeboat now renewed, tested and found satisfactory.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Insulation (Penetration of Oil/Oil Vapors)
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1420 - The following items found supported insufficient cleanliness in the engine room:
1)All Auxiliary generators had excessive leakage and pooling oil on deck.
2) Main engine #1 fuel pump piping is leaking.
3)Excessive oil on deck of oil purifier room and equipment.
The items listed pose a potential fire hazard.
SOLAS 74(am) II-2/XX
MSC Circ. 647
ISM Part A 10
30ab
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Auxiliary generators and purifier room have been cleaned and repaired. Main engine fuel pump piping has now been repaired and ''0'' rings renewed.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Verification/Review/Evaluation
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
The Captain of the Port of San Francisco questions the adequacy of implementation of the vessel's safety management system under the international safety management code. An External audit is recommended to be conducted by the Flag State or Recognized Organization to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM code prior to departure from San Francisco.
SOLAS 74(am) IX/3
3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 10 February 2010
Resolution: Received ISM audit report from China Classification Society Stating verification. Six non-conformities were identified and no major non-conformities proceeding.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › View (at steering position)
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
0610; The following were found on the Port and Starboard lifeboats. Entrance handle bars patched, windshield wipers broken, batteries not secured and acid leaking on Port lifeboat and incorrect linkage to throttle on Port lifeboat.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Handle bars at the entrance doors examined and found satisfactory. Both windshield wipers have now been renewed and found satisfactory. Both batteries have now been secured and area in way cleaned. Port lifeboat throttle linkage has now been adjusted.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Air Pipe
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1430; A wooden plug is being used to fill a hole in the Bos'n Store entrance bulkhead, allowing water ingress.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: The wooden plug in the bosun''s store entrance has now been removed and the bulkhead in way now doubled with steel plate. Condition of Class now imposed but found to remain satisfactory meantime.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Piping
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
0936; Steering gear was found with excessive leakage on upper part of main assembly. Also hydraulic storage tank was found empty.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: S/G room has been cleaned and hydraulic storage tank filled. leakage to be corrected at dry dock in March 2010.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1499; The following patches were found in the engine room; Hot water heater system line, #1 generator lube oil cooler, freshwater generator saltwater intake and outlet lines and main air compressor S/W cooling line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: The following piping has now been renewed and found satisfactory. Hot water heater system, S/W cooling line for main engine air receiver, #1 generator lube oil cooling line, F/W generator salt water intake and outlet line, main air compressor S/W cooling
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
0710; The following fire fighting items wren found throughout the ship; natural air vents cannot be closed in Officers mess, Officers laundry and library. Vent ducting to A/C is holes and Hatch to engine room is not secured and deformed, allowing CO2 to escape if released.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Natural air vents in Officers Mess, Officers Laundry and library now repaired.
Vent ducting to A/C now doubled in way of hole
Hatch to engine room now straightened and new gasket fitted.
Two holes in hatch welded and patched.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Injector (fuel injection)
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1400; Emergency generator has excessive fuel leakage. Also old and new batteries within the space are not properly secured. Louvers providing fresh air have seized and do not operate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: E gen. room now cleaned and fuel leakage corrected. Old batteries have now been removed and new batteries secured. Louvers now operating satisfactorily.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1570; Vessel does not have current tide and current tables. Vessel entered port without this data. Passage plan indicated this data was on board and accurate, but in fact it was not.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 January 2010
Resolved 29 January 2010
Resolution: Tides and current table were ordered
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1575; Vessel entered port without an operable Echo Depth Sounding device. Vessel did not report to the Captain of the Port or apply for a letter of deviation. Navigation casualty was not logged in bridge log.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 January 2010
Resolved 29 January 2010
Resolution: Technician was called and repairs were made prior to our departure.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Paints/Varnishes/Other Finishes
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
0399; Pipe trunks on all accommodation decks have been modified to be used as engineering stores and for storage of combustible. Any alterations should be record on the fire control plan. Addressed to the satisfaction of Class the updating of all fire control plans.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 15 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Pipe trucks have all been completely cleaned out and hazmat removed. Fire plan remains uncorrected.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1399; Covers to chain lockers ere not secured prior to getting underway, only two of twenty bolts were found in place.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Covers of chain lockers now secure with all bolts fitted and found satisfactory
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1199; Hatch #3 compression bars missing prior to getting underway (12 Port, 9 Starboard).
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Hatch #3 compression bars all now fitted and found satisfactory.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Air Pipe
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1299; Aft Peak Tank and Forward Peak Tank modified with hose connection to add salt and fresh water.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: APT and FPT hose connections found satisfactory.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1299; Hatch to #2 cargo hold aft missing securing devices and door not weathertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Hatch to #2 cargo hold aft securing devices now in place and found satisfactory.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1270; Door to forward Bos'n store is not weather tight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Door to forward bosun store now repaired with new rubber seals and found satisfactory.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
1199; The following items were found with leaks; Aft S / ram at #1 hold in leaking hydraulic, fwd mooring winch S / has hydraulic leak, aft mooring winch P / hydraulic leak with patch, F/O bunkering station S / containment is holed, #2 and #3 crane towers have excessive leakage from top causing oil to leak through crane base, hydraulics for hatches / mooring winches in Fwd Bos'n store leaks.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: A condition of class was imposed until dry docking/repair facilities in March 2010. Absorbent boom now in place on deck.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 29 January 2010
Resolved
0950; Main deck conduit lines leading to electrical conduit boxes have severe cracks at connection points allowing water to enter boxes. No non-conformity reports have been submitted to the company and no corrective action has been taken by the crew.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Main deck conduit boxes now sealed with epoxy and now water tight. To be permanently repaired at dry docking in March 2010. Condition of Class imposed.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 19 March 2007
Resolved
Ships 10cm radar display failed to maintain stable picture. Display rotates 360 degrees on a constant basis.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 March 2007
Resolution: Radio Holland technician replaced faulty parts and CG inspector witnessed proper operation of the radar.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 19 March 2007
Resolved
Due to the ships 10cm radar display not working properly, the ARPA cannot track and display accurate information on acquired targets.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 March 2007
Resolution: Technician from Radio Holland replaced faulty parts. CG Inspector witnessed satisfactory operation of the radar.
Operations/Management › Port and Waterways Safety › Notice of Hazardous Condition
Issued 19 March 2007
Resolved
M/V YANTIAN SEA FAILED TO REPORT A HAZARDOUS CONDITION, INOPERABLE RADAR AND ARPA TO THE COTP SECTOR SE NEW ENGLAND.
Due 21 March 2007
Resolved 21 March 2007
Resolution: Reported condition and requested FCC licensed techs to attend to radar.