Records from 1997 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 9 November 2022.
Inspection history · 18
9 November 2022
PSC B · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7592041
29 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7519783
16 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7508406
9 June 2022
COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Deficiency Check · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7472548
30 January 2021
COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7131899
12 January 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6337021
20 June 2017
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6181177
1 April 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6119901
29 March 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6113883
28 February 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6096358
15 February 2017
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6088784
1 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 427047
1 April 1999
Letter of Compliance (Initial/Renewal)
Administrative · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 786296
27 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 422148
11 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 411589
3 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 463876
14 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 399499
2 January 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 399553
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 9 November 2022
Resolved
The arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of other flammable oils employed under pressure in power transmission systems, control and activating systems and heating systems shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed excessive oil leaks around main diesel engine, cylindar heads and fuel pumps.
SOLAS (2001) II-2/16.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 9 November 2022
Resolved 11 November 2022
Resolution: Received Class Report rectifying this deficiency.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › 15 PPM Alarm arrangements
Issued 9 November 2022
Resolved
Oil filtering equipment referred to in paragraph 2 of this regulation shall be of a design approved by the Administration and shall be such as will ensure that any oily mixtures discharged into the sea after passing through the system shall not exceed 15ppm. In considering the design such equipment, the Administration shall have regard to the specification recommended by the Organization. The vessel's crew was unable to demonstrate that the vessel's oil content meter received any samply flow through the meter. The oil content meter, an OMD II, requires a flow rate of .5 to 4 liters / min.
MARPOL ANNEX I/REG. 14.6
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 December 2022
Resolved 11 November 2022
Resolution: Received Class Report Rectifying deficiency.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 9 November 2022
Resolved
Whenever an accident occurs to a ship or a defect is discovered, either of which affects the safety of the ship or the efficiency or completeness of its life-saving appliances or other equipment, the Master or owner of the ship shall report at the earliest opportunity to the Administration, the nominated surveyor or recognized organization responsible for issuing the relevant certificate. PSCO observed temporary repairs made by the crew to the cargo heating water pipe. The pipe ruptured and was leaking where pipe meets the deck on cargo hold # 10 STBD side.
SOLAS (2001) CH 1 / 11(c)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 December 2022
Resolved 1 December 2022
Resolution: RINA class report attested to permanent repairs of cargo heating water delivery pipe on main deck. Pipe was hydrostaticaly pressure testedat 4 bars and no leaks were detected.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 16 July 2022
Resolved
Vsl reported it experienced a steering casualty while at drydock at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA. The vessel noticed an alert on the steering system and was issued a condition of class as a result. Vessel is still troubleshooting, however, upon completion, needs to get underway to conduct sea trials.
The vsl has been issued COTP Order #067-22, requiring the vsl to use tugs and only transit during daylight hours to conduct sea trials.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 16 July 2022
Resolved 20 July 2022
Resolution: Vsl provided a class report attesting to the repair of the steering gear.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
In cargo ships of 2000 gross tonnage and upwards, if a fire in any one compartment could put all the pumps out of action there shall be an alternative means consisting of a fixed independently driven emergency pump. Vessel's emergency fire pump was not functional due to inability to draw water from the sea chest.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 June 2022
Resolved 20 June 2022
Resolution: Rina provided dispensation to the proper operation of emergency fire pump after an obstruction was cleared.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Overfill Devices
Issued 15 February 2017
Resolved
1840-Cargo-Cargo tanks shall be fitted with an audible and visual high level alarm. During test of high level and overfill alarms, PSCO noticed 8S tank overfill illuminated when the tank was below that level. The high level alarm failed to illuminate at 95%. 73/78 MARPOL Annex II/11.1 IBC Code 15.19.6
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 February 2017
Resolved 28 February 2017
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from RINA satisfying the requirement.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 15 February 2017
Resolved
1581-Navigation-The ships steering gear shall be checked and tested by the ships crew. The test shall include the operation of the rudder angle indicators in relation to the actual position of the rudder. Rudder angle indicators located on main steering unit and bridge conning position had a discrepancy of approximately 5 degrees to port and starboard. 74 SOLAS (14 Cons) V/26.1.6
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 23 February 2017
Resolved 28 February 2017
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from RINA satisfying the requirement.
Fire Fighting
Issued 1 April 1999
Resolved
Conduct Fire Drills in Accordence with SOLAS III/18.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 April 1999
Resolved 1 April 1999
Unknown
Issued 11 January 1998
Resolved
PAINT VAPOR LINE STBD MANIFOLD IAW 46 CFR 39.20-1
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 November 1998
Resolved 2 November 1998
Unknown
Issued 11 January 1998
Resolved
REPLACE MISSING PIN IN PORTSIDE VAPOR LINE IAW 46 CFR 30.20-1
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 November 1998
Resolved 2 November 1998
Deck/Cargo
Issued 2 January 1997
Resolved
FIXED GAS DETECTION SYSTEM INOPERATIVE; PERMANENT REPAIRS REQUIRED PRIOR TORETURN TO U.S. WATERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 January 1997
Resolved 17 January 1997