BALSA 56

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

BALSA 56 is a 1996 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 1996, most recently in April 2009, along with 15 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 5 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded.

Records from 1996 to 2009. Most recent: inspection, 7 April 2009.

Built: 1996
Last inspected: 7 April 2009
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 42
Deficiencies: 15 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: 1 with no removal date recorded

Identity

US Official No.

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IMO number

9136888 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here

Call sign

3FNF6

MISLE id

446579

Flag

PANAMA

MMSI

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Maury page id

psix-446579

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations16

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded22

…past their stated due date1

Years with a record 14 calendar years (1996–2009)

The 42 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 17 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 it4358 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
2504 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
6830 - Dead Weight, Ton
8999 - Displacement, 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 · 42

7 April 2009 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3448269

6 April 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3446054

12 June 2008 Ballast Water Examination · NPV Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3235212

4 March 2008 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3158391

11 November 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3096573

16 October 2007 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3081028

27 September 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Little Creek · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3067945

26 June 2007 Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · ISPS II Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2967205

6 June 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Little Creek · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2953262

26 January 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2862150

15 June 2006 ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2680542

22 March 2006 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2607256

12 August 2005 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2460882

27 July 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2443960

26 July 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2441049

7 July 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2418553

28 March 2005 ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2320987

8 October 2004 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2216392

22 September 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2202159

2 August 2004 Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2153242

28 July 2004 ISPS II Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2147695

27 May 2004 MTSA/ISPS Verification · Ballast Water Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2080270

22 March 2004 Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2027495

23 February 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2026195

21 January 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1989962

6 October 2003 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1922481

24 September 2003 MARPOL Annex V Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1912110

8 June 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1812649

10 February 2003 Ballast Water Examination · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1742936

25 November 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1710301

7 February 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1484710

23 November 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 295747

5 February 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 286740

12 July 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 279793

18 January 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 273646

27 April 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 427961

11 February 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 425435

20 August 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 419466

17 August 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 419288

21 December 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 411686

3 September 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 408381

11 November 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 397339

Deficiency record · 15

Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure

Issued 15 June 2008 Resolved

The presssure guages at the fire pumps were not in working order, although the pressure at the nozzles was sufficient. Wrote defficiency to the satisfaction of the classification society.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 July 2008
Resolved 7 April 2009
Resolution: Received proper documentation satisfying requirement.

Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark

Issued 2 August 2004 Resolved

In March 2003, NKK increased the freeboard of Balsa 56 affecting the location of the Load Line Markings. The Masters were instructed via a letter from the Managing Company to paint the new Load Line Markings over the old ones. The final result was a painted Load Line mark that was not "permanently affixed" to the hull.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 October 2004
Resolution: LOAD LINE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED

Engineering › Steering Gear System

Issued 27 May 2004 Resolved

No.2 steering gear cylinder oil seal ring has a notable leak. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending class society. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: No.2 steering gear cylinder oil seal ring

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2004
Resolved 29 May 2004
Resolution: Received class report on 29 May 2004 from NKK satisfying requirement.

Engineering › Steering Gear System

Issued 27 May 2004 Resolved

Steering gear hydraulic tank hand pump has two patches installed with notable leaks. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Steering gear hydraulic tank hand pump

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2004
Resolved 29 May 2004
Resolution: Received class report on 29 May 2004 from NKK satisfying requirement.

Personnel › Manning/Qualifications

Issued 27 May 2004 Resolved

The master of the vessel was found intoxicated at 1046 on 27 May 2004 at Chalmette Slip berth. His blood alcohol level was measured with a breath analyzer at 0.15%. This is a direct violation of 33 CFR 95.020. The company is required to provide a properly certificated master to the vessel prior LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Intoxicated Master

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 May 2004
Resolved 29 May 2004
Resolution: Reveived documents from Flag State providing proper certificates for the new master [name withheld]

Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation

Issued 27 May 2004 Resolved

Objective evidence was noted that the master failed to follow the company's drug and alcohol policy. Specifically the Safety Management System HGJ-MN-07-06F1 rev. 0 dated 25 Feb 1999. The master's blood alcohol level exceeded 0.04%. An external audit of the vessel's Safety Management System is r LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Drug and Alcohol policy

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 May 2004
Resolved 29 May 2004
Resolution: Received class report from NKK satisfying requirement.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency)

Issued 24 September 2003 Resolved

Prior to next U.S. port, install non-conductive matting below electrical panel in battery room on B-deck as per Solas 74 (amended) II-1/45.1. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Grounding Conductor

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 24 October 2003
Resolved 24 September 2003

Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items

Issued 24 September 2003 No resolution recorded

Have class attest to accurate Fire Control Plan in regards to battery room location on B-deck within 30 days, as per Solas 74(amended) II-2/20.1. Battery room is listed in a space that does not exist and is actually located in the equipment room on the same deck.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 24 October 2003 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Resolution: Received Class Report.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety

Issued 24 September 2003 Resolved

Provide crew with proper safety boots (non-skid) within 30 days as per ILO 147.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 24 October 2003
Resolved 6 October 2003
Resolution: Cleared.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering

Issued 24 September 2003 Resolved

Prior to next U.S. port, replace illuminating device for the Magnetic Compass as per 33 CFR 164.35 (b). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Magnetic Compass

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 24 October 2003
Resolved 6 October 2003
Resolution: Received class report

Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment

Issued 24 September 2003 Resolved

Have class attest to proper operation of the Oily Water Separator per system requirements and IOPP to include electric eye and automatic stopping device, OWS is not to be used until repaired. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 October 2003
Resolved 6 October 2003
Resolution: Received class report.

Fire Fighting

Issued 18 January 2000 Resolved

Unsatisfactory fire drill, conduct satisfactory fire drill with local ocmi prior to departure._x001C_ _x001C_ SOLAS 74/78 III/18.3

Condition: Unknown
Due 19 January 2000
Resolved 19 January 2000

Documentation

Issued 11 February 1999 Resolved

LOADING, UNLOADING, AND STOWAGE OF BULK CARGO INFORMATION BOOKLET MISSING. 74 SOLAS VI/7.2 (1995 AMENDMENTS). PROVIDE FLAGSTATE APPROVED BOOKLET NOT LATER THAN 11MAR99.

Condition: Unknown
Due 27 April 1999
Resolved 27 April 1999

Fire Fighting

Issued 11 February 1999 Resolved

EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP NOT READILY AVAILABLE IN ALL CONDITIONS OF DRAFT DUE TONEWLY INSTALLED PRIMING TANK. 74 SOLAS II-2/21, II-2/4.3.3.2.5, II- 2/4.3.3.2. PROVIDE FLAG STATE APPROVAL OF THIS NEW ARRANGEMENT NOT LATER THAN 11MAR99.

Condition: Unknown
Due 1 March 1999
Resolved 5 March 1999

Fire Fighting

Issued 17 August 1998 Resolved

FAILURE OF EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP TO TAKE SUCTION. DEMONSTRATE OPERATION OF PUMP AT NEXT U.S. PORT WHEN SHIP IS AT FULL LOAD CONDITION.

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 August 1998
Resolved 24 August 1998

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.