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PALANGA SPIRIT

Freight Ship · General Dry Cargo Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

PALANGA SPIRIT is a 1996 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 1997, most recently in September 2016, along with 20 deficiencies — 4 with no resolution recorded — and 2 operational controls.

Records from 1997 to 2016. Most recent: inspection, 27 September 2016.

Built
1996
Last inspected
27 September 2016
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
13
Deficiencies
20 recorded · 4 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
9133733 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
J8B3809
MISLE id
460953
Flag
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-460953

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations9
…with no type recorded4
Years with a record 7 calendar years (1997–2016)
The 13 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 10 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 General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it4502 - Dead Weight, Ton
6969 - Displacement, Ton
3097 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
1588 - Convention (Subpart B), Net 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 · 13

27 September 2016 Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6010427
16 June 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5958361
23 March 2016 ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PI Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5840280
4 February 2016 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5807110
17 August 2015 ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5210483
17 August 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5717888
23 June 2014 PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4897531
21 May 2012 PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4311346
6 October 2010 PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3862636
20 July 2004 Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2139397
2 July 2004 PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2117960
27 August 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 407227
22 July 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 406033

Deficiency record · 20

Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 3 October 2016 No resolution recorded
Fire main line had a hole approximately 01 inches in diameter. SOLAS(Conv 95)II-2/21 40ac
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Machinery Spaces
Issued 3 October 2016 No resolution recorded
Emergency generator space has insulation that was removed during steel repair.40ac
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Number
Issued 3 October 2016 No resolution recorded
Vessel had no spare fire hose required for a vessel of it's lenght, due to 01 fire hose bursting during fire drill. 40ac
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Materials for Overboard Outlets
Issued 3 October 2016 No resolution recorded
Lighting protection located on the main deck and in the fuel oil purifier space was damaged and or missing. 40ac
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances
Issued 3 October 2016 Resolved
The vessels portable atmosphere testing instrument has not been calibrated as per manufactures guidelines.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 October 2016
Resolution: Received receipt for span gas.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances
Issued 3 October 2016 Resolved
The Combi Mate3 (atmosphere testing instrument) has never undergone a monthly test as per instructions manual.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 October 2016
Resolution: Received copy of receipt for span gas.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Valve Manifold
Issued 4 February 2016 Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulation to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to procedd to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed excessive water leakage coming from th emain engine. SOLAS 97 (Con)/CH.I/Reg. 11(a) 17AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 February 2016
Resolved 7 February 2016
Resolution: Received RS Survey Report. Engineers repalced gasket on the cooling system of the cylinder No.4 and all cylinders have been checked for tightness and all found in order.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Heat Detectors
Issued 4 February 2016 Resolved
Detectors shall be located for optimum performance. PSCO observed the heat detector located in the purifier room to be damage and the cover held by tow plastic ties. SOLAS 97 con. CH.II/Reg.13.2.4 17AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 February 2016
Resolved 7 February 2016
Resolution: Received RS Survey Report. New detector has been installed and tested; found operational.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 4 February 2016 Resolved
Muster and embarkation stations shall be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical power. PSCO observed six (06) E-Lights failed to energized when turned on at muster stations and embarkation stations. SOLAS 97 Con/CH. III/Reg.11.4 17AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 February 2016
Resolved 7 February 2016
Resolution: Received RS Survey report. Emergency light system, wire distributiion panels have been checed by crew. Broken wires have been renewed. System tested in operation and found all operational.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 4 February 2016 Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintianed to conform with the provisions of the present regulation 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 water in the cofferdam below steering deck. SOLAS 97 Con. Ch. I/Reg 11(a) 17AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 February 2016
Resolved 7 February 2016
Resolution: Received RS Survey Report. Cofferdam was emptied of water and dry. Source was not located; suspect of condensation and crew not draininig regularly. Crew to make regular insepction of hull consctruction and spaces as required by SMS.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Hull
Issued 4 February 2016 Resolved
Before the ship leaves port & at all times during the voyage all lifesaving appliances shall be in working order.PSCO observed the cables at the fwd end of the LB used for lifting & lowering the stern launch freefall lifeboat to be wasted. The window located fwd of the LB are missing 2 handles to secure the opening and windows cracked & preventing the lifeboat to attain watertight integrity. 30AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 February 2016
Resolved 7 February 2016
Resolution: Received RS Survey report attesting to the repairs made to the fwd window ofthe LB and replacement of the 4 lifting cables used for launching and recovery of the LB.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Carriage Requirement
Issued 4 February 2016 Resolved
Cargo ships may carry lifeboats capable of being freefall launched over the stern of the ship and have 1 or more life rafts complying with the requirements of reg 39 or 40. The liferafts on at least one side of the ship shall be served by launching appliances. PSCO observed a stern launch however; the portside life raft is required to be capable of being launched by a davit. SOLAS 97 III/26.1.2.2
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 February 2016
Resolved 7 February 2016
Resolution: Received RS Survey Report. Flag issued Dispensation for 30 days for the Davit Lauanch LR and RS issued short term equipment certificate to expire 7MAR2016.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Reports and Analysis Procedures
Issued 4 February 2016 Resolved
2545 The inspections mentioned in 10.2 as well as the measures referred to in 10.3 should be integrated into the ship’s operational maintenance routine. PSCO observed records for maintenance for life saving appliances are improperly completed by the vsl & shoreside servicing station. Wire cables not being logged properly & noted as “Good” or “Ok”. SOLAS 14 IX/3.1 ISM Code 10.4 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 February 2016
Resolved 7 February 2016
Resolution: Received RS Survey report along with ISM Audit.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Starting System
Issued 17 August 2015 Resolved
(0615) Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Rescue boat could not be started due to a broken pull string on the outboard engine. SOLAS 74 (09 Cons. Ed.) III/20.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 August 2015
Resolution: Ship repaired pull string mechanism before PSC team left ship using spare parts that were on board.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 28 June 2014 Resolved
Efficient guard rails or bulwarks must be fitted to all exposed parts of the freeboard and superstructure decks. The opening between other coursesshall not exceed 15 inches. Guard rail amidships on starboard side is missing its middle course.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2014
Resolved 1 August 2014
Resolution: Received report from flag stating railing has been repaired.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Discharge of Oil
Issued 21 May 2012 Resolved
2110 Where there are clear grounds for believing that the Master or crew are unfamiliar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of pollution by oil, the party shall take appropriate steps to ensure that the ship shall not sail. The IOPP states that the maximum throughput on the installed OWS system was 1 m3/hour and the Chief Engineer had been running the higher than rated.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 May 2012
Resolution: Received class report attesting to rectificications of the deficiencies issued on 21MAY12.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Cylinder Head
Issued 2 July 2004 Resolved
# 1,4,5 MDE Cylinder Heads are leaking water.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 20 July 2004
Resolved 20 July 2004
Resolution: Verified proper repairs.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 July 1997 Resolved
Update oil transfer procedures IAW 33CFR155.750.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 August 1997
Resolved 28 August 1997
Navigation
Issued 22 July 1997 Resolved
Place on deck a non-slip surface in the steering compartment IAW SOLAS 74 (amended) II-1/29.13.2.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 August 1997
Resolved 28 August 1997
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 July 1997 Resolved
Post pollution placard in machinery space IAW 33CFR155.450.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 August 1997
Resolved 28 August 1997

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.