Records from 1997 to 2011. Most recent: inspection, 22 September 2011.
Inspection history · 23
22 September 2011
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4151741
19 September 2011
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4140338
17 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4140342
30 January 2010
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · Deficiency Check · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3668635
16 March 2009
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3434476
2 March 2009
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3425054
8 May 2008
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3201938
6 June 2006
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2672416
10 January 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2563887
3 July 2005
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2406916
5 November 2004
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2235668
10 May 2004
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Annual Inspection · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2061775
19 April 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1776622
7 August 2002
Ballast Water Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1656183
21 October 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 294811
14 February 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 286959
25 July 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 471119
2 March 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 275206
19 December 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 435827
30 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 427973
3 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 425100
31 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 419835
11 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 409937
Operations/Management › Pollution › Compliance with Transfer Procedures
Issued 9 September 2011
Resolved
9900 - Other (not clearly hazardous) - The transfer procedures required by 33CFR155.720 must contain, either in the order listed in 33CFR155.750 or by use of a cross-reference index page. The ship's transfer procedures are not in accordance with 33CFR155.750. - 33CFR155.750
Action required: 703 - Prior to bunkering operations
Due 19 September 2011
Resolved 22 September 2011
Resolution: Received proper documentation from British Bulkers Inc. satisfying requirement.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Battery
Issued 30 January 2010
Resolved
#1 battery bank could not provide sufficient power to start emergency generator. The emergency generator could not be started using a second source of energy.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 January 2010
Resolution: Received class report stating that the batteries had been replace, and charged. Class verified that generator was able to successfully start using both banks of batteries.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Ballast Water Logs/Records
Issued 2 March 2009
Resolved
2055 - The Ballast Water Handling and sediment documentation forms are not being recorded. The Piping Plan required by Section 3 is missing. 70 a/b
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 24 March 2009
Resolved 16 March 2009
Resolution: NKK confirmed that the latest Ballast Handling Form and Sediment Documentation is being recorded properly. The Ballast Piping Plan was added to the Ballast Water Management Plan.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Garbage
Issued 2 March 2009
Resolved
2055 - Garbage Management Plan is not being followed. Mixed garbage was found towards the aft of the vessel and a grey can for clinkers located near the incinerator was not mentioned in the plan. ISM A - 1.2.1. 70 a/b
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 24 March 2009
Resolved 16 March 2009
Resolution: NKK attested that the Master spoke to the crew about the segregation of garbage and during the survey all garbage containers and cans were found in the clear. Regarding the can for the clinkers, NKK states that DPA will review the plan and revise.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › SOPEP
Issued 2 March 2009
Resolved
2055 - The local Coast Guard numbers need to be updated in SOPEP Appendix III and IX. 70 a/b
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 24 March 2009
Resolved 16 March 2009
Resolution: NKK confirmed that the local numbers were updated as of 12NOV08 for Appendix III and Appendix IX.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › Food Ration
Issued 2 March 2009
Resolved
0611 - Twelve food rations in the starboard lifeboat and fourteen food rations in the port lifeboat no longer have their vacuum seal. SOLAS III 20 17C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 March 2009
Resolved 4 March 2009
Resolution: The agent faxed receipt with the Master''s signature showing that twenty-six food rations had been received by the vessel.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 2 March 2009
Resolved
0900 - The company must provide the ship with documentation indicating that the electrical matting meets the SOLAS requirements. SOLAS II-1 45.2 70 a/b
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 24 March 2009
Resolved 16 March 2009
Resolution: NKK confirmed that the matting located through out the vessel was replaced with the new A.S.T.M. Switchboard Type I Rubber Matting with the documents.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 2 March 2009
Resolved
0660 - The lifejackets and immersion suits located in the forward Bos'n store are not readably available for use. They are blocked by waste cans, which are missing dunnage, and next to the hydraulic unit for the cargo hatches. The training manual for fire fighting and safety has not been kept up to date. SOALS III/20 70 a/b
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 24 March 2009
Resolved 16 March 2009
Resolution: NKK confirmed that the forward Bosun Store is not blocked by waste cans and by Hydraulic stores. The lifejackets and immersions suits are readibly available.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 2 March 2009
Resolved
0371 - Medical kits in the hospital, galley, and in the Engine Control Room are in poor condition. Items are missing or unsanitary. ILO 147, ILO 133/92. 10
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 March 2009
Resolved 2 March 2009
Resolution: Spoke with the Captain, Chief Engineer, Third Officer, and Second Officer about the issues and they will be resolved.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Documentation Maintenance/Control
Issued 2 March 2009
Resolved
1400 - The following issues were found in the machinery spaces: A/C room supply ducting wasted; S/W supply line for the generators was patched; and the OWS was patched. No documentation was submitted to the company per the ships SMS. All items to be addressed by class. 70 a/b
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 24 March 2009
Resolved 16 March 2009
Resolution: The following were rectified: A/C Room Supply Ducting had the wasted area renewed with new fabricated duct of galvanized steel plate; the S/W Supply Line for the generators was renewed as was the OWS pipe.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 2 March 2009
Resolved
0300 - Both doors leading to the lifeboats have extensive wastage underneath them along with additional wastage under the inside hospital door. All need to be inspected by class. 70 a/b
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 24 March 2009
Resolved 16 March 2009
Resolution: NKK confirmed that the three doors were replaced with new ones. Regarding the wastage under the Hospital Door inside, the 1.0mm steel plate was inserted by rivet properly and observed the permanent repairs.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 2 March 2009
Resolved
The five minute position checks were not carried out as per the Ship's Voyage Plan.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 March 2009
Resolved 2 March 2009
Resolution: Discussed with Captain.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Doorways
Issued 3 July 2005
Resolved
Make way of escape from aft steering compartment to deck. While also maintaining a way of access to emergency fire pump from deck. Currently door is secured from outside and does not provide a means of escape. (SOLAS 04 II-2/10 2.2.3.2.2).
To the satisfaction of Class and the Coast Guard
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 22 September 2005
Resolution: Received class survey report with pictures. Currently providing means of escape from aft steering compartment and still able to access space from the deck.
Navigation
Issued 7 August 2002
Resolved
F/V AQUA CRYSTAL missing last three Notices To Mariners 2002 #27, #28, #29.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 August 2002
Resolution: MSO Philadelphia recieved facsimile from vessel''s agent of reciept of purchase for aforementioned Notice To Mariners.
Navigation
Issued 19 December 1999
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to echo depth sounder and recorder IAW 33 C.F.R. 164.35(i) prior to next U.S. port call.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 January 2000
Resolved 6 January 2000
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 19 December 1999
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to railings on aft part of forecastle IAW ICLL 66 Reg. 25 prior to next U.S. port.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 1999
Resolved 26 December 1999
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 3 February 1999
Resolved
Install non slip surface to deck at steering gear. SOLAS 74 amd II-1 29.13Correct prior to next U.S. port after sailing foreign.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 April 1999
Resolved 30 April 1999
Unknown
Issued 3 February 1999
Resolved
Provide standard oil discharge connection, MARPOL 73/78 I/19.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 April 1999
Resolved 30 April 1999