Records from 1996 to 2019. Most recent: inspection, 23 April 2019.
Inspection history · 30
23 April 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6668205
26 March 2019
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6649169
12 February 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6353868
11 December 2017
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6319715
7 January 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6067487
16 November 2016
ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam · COE-Offshore · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6042114
10 May 2016
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5873660
6 May 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5870609
5 May 2016
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · COE-Dockside · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5869485
10 September 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5718411
10 September 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5736662
29 May 2014
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4872913
20 January 2012
PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4225716
19 January 2012
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4227796
12 September 2011
ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4140430
8 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4135202
5 May 2009
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3459737
24 January 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3135815
22 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3134456
30 July 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3012022
25 July 2007
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3006767
19 July 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3000710
27 March 2006
MARPOL Annex I Examination · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2609762
14 June 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2098369
23 October 2003
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Passenger/Freight Vessel Examination · MARPOL Annex II Examination
Physical examination · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1929744
12 August 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 280872
26 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 428911
19 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 116974
6 March 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 413359
30 August 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 394990
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 26 March 2019
Resolved
07105
STAIRWAYS WHICH PENETRATE MORE THAN A SINGLE DECK SHALL BE SURROUNDED BY AT LEAST "A-O" CLASS DIVISIONS AND BE PROTECTED BY SLEF CLOSING DOORS AT ALL LEVELS. THE SELF CLOSING DOOR ON 319A ON THE BOAT DECK STAIRWAY DOES NOT FULLY CLOSE.
74SOLAS(97) II-2 46/1
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2019
Resolved 23 April 2019
Resolution: Class attested to satisfactory repair of self-closing door 319A. Survey report attached to activity.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 26 March 2019
No resolution recorded
01305
THE BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN MUST INCLUDE PROCEDURES FOR COORDINATING THE SHIPBOARD BWM STRATEGIES WITH COAST GUARD AUTHORITIES, AND DETAILED REQUIREMENTS, AND PROCEDURES FOR PORTS AND PLACES IN THEU.S. THE NBIC REPORT WAS NOT SUBMITTED WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME AND THE BWM PLAN DOES NOT INCLUDE METHODS OF COMMUNICATION WITH U.S.C.G.
33CFR151.2050
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Falls
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
0630-Launc Arrangt for survival craft-All life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Lifeboat launching cable was improperly payingout throught the fall. The fall siezed in place causing cable to drag over the pulley. 74SOLAS(97) III/19.2 10c
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2016
Resolved 21 November 2016
Resolution: While Marine Inspector was onboard crew repaired seized pulley and returned the unit to normal pay-out operations.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Documentation Maintenance/Control
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
0925- Musters and Drills- The Company should establish procedures, plans and instructions, including checklists for key shipboard operations concerning safety of personnel and ship. Drill records did not define tasks, contain any checklists and no details about the drill however, the records did track drill attendance. 74SOLAS(09)IX/3 ISM Pt.A: Reg7 50a
Condition: Design Flaw
Due 21 December 2016
Resolved 7 January 2017
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a report from Armada de Chili satisfying the requirement.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
1410-Propulsion Main Engine- All external high-pressure fuel delivery lines between the high-pressure fuel pumps and fuel injectors shall be protected with a jacketed piping system. PSCO observed multiple loose fittings on the high-pressure fuel lines. 74SOLAS(01)II-2/10.5 10c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2016
Resolved 21 November 2016
Resolution: Crew tightened fittings to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Valve
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
1430-Auxiliary Engines- Condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that that ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. PSCO observed emergency generator air-actuated vent louvers continuously leaked air when actuated. 74SOLAS(97)I/11(a) 16a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 December 2016
Resolved 7 January 2017
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a report from Armada de Chili satisfying the requirement.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Engineers' Assistance-needed Alarm
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
1060-Machinery Controls Alarm- 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 onboard. Audio visual comms were inoperable located above each of the phone call boxes within the engine room. 74SOLAS(97) I/11(a) 16a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 December 2016
Resolved 7 January 2017
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a report from Armada de Chili satisfying the requirement.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Valve
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
The main starting air arraignments for main propulsion internal combustion engines shall be adequately protected. Cylinder #4 and #5 air starter valves are not properly seated. SOLAS Cons 2004 CHII-1 Reg. 34.2 (17A,C)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 May 2016
Resolved 11 May 2016
Resolution: Class report attested to repairs.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Embarkation/Disembarkation Capabilities
Issued 20 January 2012
Resolved
SOLAS 74 (2009 Con) Ch II Reg 20.2: Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life saving appliacnecs shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Mechanical failure is preventing the port side (also rescue boat) lifeboat to launch and retrieve correctly.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 January 2012
Resolved 20 January 2012
Resolution: Vessel was able to repair lifeboat davit system so that the lifeboat/rescue boat could be launched immediately.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Number of Sources
Issued 12 September 2011
Resolved
1499- Other, Propulsion- The vessel does not have secondary means of starting for the emergency generator, nor can the C/E identify an installed system which would preclude critical depletion of the primary means of starting for the emergency generator. Provide clarification from Recognized Organization as to the current configuration starting arrangement. (SOLAS 74(a) 2004 Cons II-1/44.2.1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2011
Resolved 11 October 2011
Resolution: Received class report from LR satisfying the requirement.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Cylinder Liner
Issued 12 September 2011
Resolved
1410- Propulsion Main Engine- After any survey of the ship has been completed, no change shall be made in the machinery covered by the survey. No. 4 cylinder on the main engine is leaking jacket water. (SOLAS 74 (a) 2009 cons. I-II)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2011
Resolved 11 October 2011
Resolution: Received class report from LR satisfying the requirement.
Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations › Accessability
Issued 12 September 2011
Resolved
0956-Gangway accommodation ladder- All arrangements used for pilot transfer shall efficiently fulfill their purpose of enabling pilots to embark and disembark safely. The appliances shall be properly maintained to ensure they are safe to use. Starboard side accommodation ladder winch is leaking hydraulic oil excessively. (SOLAS 74(a) 2009 cons V/23).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2011
Resolved 11 October 2011
Resolution: Received class report from LR satisfying the requirement.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Markings
Issued 12 September 2011
Resolved
0610- Lifeboats- The dimensions of the lifeboat and the number of persons which it is permitted to accommodate, the name and port of registry and means of identifying the ship from above shall be marked. Port side life boat has no markings. (SOLAS 4(a) 1997 cons. III/41)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2011
Resolved 11 October 2011
Resolution: Received class report from LR satisfying the requirement.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 24 January 2008
Resolved
Vessel's Oily Water Seperator's Oil Content Meter was reading "Alarm Defualt" upon entry to the Port of Tampa. Vessel to have Oil Content Meter repaired.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 24 January 2008
Resolution: Wittnessed tech report attesting to the satisfactory repair of the Oil Content Meter.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 22 January 2008
Resolved
Vessel to have VHF Radio Model # JHS 32A on port side of navigation bridge repaired so radio transmission is possible.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 16 August 2010
Resolution: SEE ATTACHED FORM B
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Cylinder Head
Issued 25 July 2007
Resolved
The emergency generator has an exhaust gases leaking into the emergency generator space when in operation. Make suitable repairs to the emergency generator prime mover exhaust system to the satisfaction of the safety construction certificate issuing authority.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2007
Resolved 30 July 2007
Resolution: Exhaust leak in generator room was corrected to the satisfaction of class as per class report.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Assigning Authority Mark
Issued 25 July 2007
Resolved
The loadline certificate issuing authority markings on the STBD side plimsol mark is not in contrasting colors to the hull, rendering unreadable. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the loadline certificate issuing authority.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2007
Resolved 30 July 2007
Resolution: Load line issuing authority marking on the plimsol mark was corrected to the satisfaction of class as pre class report.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › STCW Certificate, Second Engineer Officer
Issued 25 July 2007
Resolved
The flag state endorsement attesting to the acceptance of the certificate of competency issued by the People's Republic of China to the 3rd officer is expired. Provide proof of the flag state's acceptance of the 3rd officer to the in that capacity or provide a suitable replacement.
Due 26 July 2007
Resolved 25 July 2007
Resolution: Recieved a copy of Hong Kong''s acknowledgement that the 3rd officer had applied for an endorsement on 22Jun2007. The endorsement also stated that the 3rd officer may serve in that capacity w/o and endorsement for 3 months.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › International Tonnage Certificate
Issued 25 July 2007
Resolved
The International Tonnage Certificate does not have a flag state approval for the vessel's recent name change to IDEFIX BULKER. Provide flag state approval of the validity of the ITC.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2007
Resolved 30 July 2007
Resolution: The name of the vessel in the International Tonnage Certificate (ITC) was added certified by class as per ITC.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Charge Air Cooling
Issued 23 October 2003
Resolved
Emergency diesel generator radiator cooling louvers found not fully opening after start up. This will cause the EDG to overheat if this was not addressed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 23 October 2003
Resolved 23 October 2003
Resolution: Chief Engineer did maintenance on the air cylinder controlling the air louvers, sat.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 23 October 2003
Resolved
Recirculating pump for the OWS packings leaks.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 23 October 2003
Resolved 23 October 2003
Resolution: Retighten packings, sat.
Navigation
Issued 6 March 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE A COPY OF THE U.S. INLAND NAVIGATIONAL RULES._x001C_ _x001C_ 33 CFR 88.05
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 March 1998
Resolved 13 March 1998
Navigation
Issued 6 March 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE A COPY OF LIGHT LIST "J"._x001C_ _x001C_ 33 CFR 88.05
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 March 1998
Resolved 13 March 1998
Navigation
Issued 6 March 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE A COPY OF U.S. COAST PILOT "4"_x001C_ _x001C_ 33 CFR 164.33
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 March 1998
Resolved 13 March 1998
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 March 1998
Resolved
PAINT LOADLINES IN CONTRASTING COLOR ( WHITE OR YELLOW )_x001C_ _x001C_ ILLC 66 ANX 1/8
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 March 1998
Resolved 13 March 1998