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Inspection history · 20
22 April 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8116675
14 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8111739
14 February 2025
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8079787
21 February 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7867972
16 January 2024
Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7845381
6 November 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7821167
6 November 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7823382
21 August 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7773635
1 August 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7757620
21 July 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7734514
21 July 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7750738
19 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7610995
20 July 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7509744
2 March 2022
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7404700
29 August 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7389878
29 September 2020
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7067905
14 March 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6371597
27 October 2016
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6030377
12 October 2016
Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6020714
8 January 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5794032
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from conducting tests to assure seaworthiness. Local steering controls in the machinery space were intermittently alarming with loss of phase/ follow up phase failure when being operated. Provide satisfactory tech report attesting to operation.
46 CFR 126.510(a)(4)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 May 2025
Resolved 23 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed pictures and a tech report to inspection team verifying the proper operation of the local steering control system.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Each individual bilge suction shall be fitted with a suitable bilge strainer having an open area of not less than three times at of the suction pipe. Port side steering space bilge suction did not have a strainer.
46 CFR 56.50-55(g)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 May 2025
Resolved 9 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed picture of newly installed strainer on bilge suction valve.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Each watertight door & hatch must comply with the requirements of 46 CFR 174. Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. The vessel’s starboard engine room escape hatch was unable to be made watertight. The crew made adjustments, and the hatch was made watertight prior to inspector departure.
46 CFR 131.893
46 CFR 174.220
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 April 2025
Resolved 22 April 2025
Resolution: The crew made adjustments, and the hatch was made watertight prior to inspector departure.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Sufficient illumination must be provided by the emergency lighting source under emergency conditions to provide for safe egress from each space. The e-lights within the port E/R escape trunk and aft of the port life rafts were found extinguished. Crew renewed lights on the spot.
46 CFR 111.75-15(c)(2)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 April 2025
Resolved 22 April 2025
Resolution: Crew renewed lights on the spot.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 14 February 2025
Resolved
Inspection is made by a marine inspector to determine whether the vessel is safe from fire hazards. Found the following:
oil soaked exhaust lagging on port MDE
excessive oil accumulation in engine room bilge
diesel fuel leak on fuel oil meter in dry bulk tank farm
hydraulic oil leak on top of steering pump/tank
fwd/aft SSDG oil leaking from exhaust manifolds into catch cans
Cardboard spray shields catching oil on fwd/aft SSDG
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 24 February 2025
Resolution: Rectified to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 14 February 2025
Resolved
Suitable guards must be installed on exposed hot surfaces.
Missing exhaust lagging on aft SSDG (both sides).
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 24 February 2025
Resolution: Rectified to the satisfaction of the attending MI
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 February 2025
Resolved
Inspection is made by a marine inspector to determine whether the vessel is safe and assess watertight integrity.
Both port and stbd shaft seals were leaking excessive sea water.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 24 February 2025
Resolution: Rectified to the satisfaction of the attending MI
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book
Issued 14 February 2025
Resolved
Entries shall be made in the oil record book including disposal of oil residue and oily bilge water. No record of entry to reflect dirty oil/oily bilge water disposal (to reception facility).
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 24 February 2025
Resolution: Rectified to the satisfaction of the attending MI
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 14 February 2025
Resolved
Marine inspector is not limited from making inspections necessary to be assured of the safety of the vessel. OWS discharge piping was modified adding a camlock connection.
A diaphragm pump and piping were installed to collect oily bilge water into an open large (approx 4 gal) barrel. Barrel was tied into OWS inlet.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 24 February 2025
Resolution: Rectified to the satisfaction of the attending MI
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
Each fire station must have at least one hose. One fire hose burst during test and must be replaced.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 21 February 2024
Resolution: Deficient hose was cut and replaced in kind, marked, and tested.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
Periodic inspections shall ensure that the machinery equipment and associated structure are in satisfactory operating conditions and fit for service. Machinery space bilge had excessive amount of oil indicative of a significant oil leak. Bilge must be cleaned and the source of oil must be identified and rectified.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 23 February 2024
Resolution: Leak was traced to H5D valve on top of the stbd main gauge panel. The "H5" valve which prevents air starter engage until the proper amount of pre-lube oil pressure has built up in the engine. Valve was rebuild and tested in presence of ABS surveyor.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided at escape trunks within machinery spaces. Emergency light installed in machinery space starboard side escape trunk was inoperable and must be replaced.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 23 February 2024
Resolution: Faulty light was replaced with new one and tested satisfactorily.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of GMDSS equipment
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
GMDSS equipment must be maintained to provide the availability of the functional requirements and meet performance standards. A GMDSS unit was showing an error message regarding a connectivity malfunction.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 March 2024
Resolved 23 February 2024
Resolution: GMDSS was fixed and tested by third party technician.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
Entrance to space storing carbon dioxide cylinders must be marked per USCG regulations. CO2 cylinders storage room was missing required markings.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 March 2024
Resolved 4 March 2024
Resolution: The CO2 room has been properly marked.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 21 July 2023
Resolved
At least three two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus must be provided on every cargo ship of 500 gross tons and upward. Vessel only has two two-way radios. Provide three two-way VHF radios
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 August 2023
Resolved 1 August 2023
Resolution: Inspected radio compliment; all sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 21 July 2023
Resolved
No repairs or alterations to the hull or machinery, or to the equipment that affects the safety of the OSV, may be made without the notice to cognizant OCMI. The #2 center ballast tank salt water pipe has a hole that is leaking. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 August 2023
Resolved 1 August 2023
Resolution: Inspected repair / NDT; all sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 21 July 2023
Resolved
A vessel may install fire extinguishing equipment beyond that is required by this subchapter, unless the excess equipment endangers the vessel or persons onboard. This equipment must be designed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with an appropriate industry standard. An appropriate standard as required in 46CFR95.15-35, states that openings in the upper portion of the ventilation space can be closed off. The engine room exhaust louvers cannot be closed. Demonstrate proper closure of the exhaust louver to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 August 2023
Resolved 21 August 2023
Resolution: Louvers and an access plate to inspect louvers were put in place.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 July 2023
Resolved
Each bilge system must comply with 46CFR56.50-50. Bilge suction could not be demonstrated . Provide proof of proper operation.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 July 2023
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: Vessel was able to properly demonstrate operation of the bilge system.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
COI indicated minimum complement of officers and crew considered necessary for safe operation; vessel did not have full crew complement available.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 2 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel had full crew completement on board.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Scope of annual inspection includes watertight integrity; rudder room and port escape hatch need gaskets replaced, port and stbd watertight doors allowed airflow.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 2 August 2022
Resolution: Watertight doors and hatches gaskets were replaced and verified to not allow airflow.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Scope of annual inspection includes inspection of main and auxiliary machinery; fuel transfer pump found to be inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 August 2022
Resolution: Fuel transfer pump witnessed as operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Each OSV must have, at the pilothouse, controls to monitor the pressure in the fire main; vessel only had means to measure pressure created by emergency firepump.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 2 August 2022
Resolution: Energized fire pump from operating station and witnessed adeqaute pressure guage readings on both main and emergency pump from operating station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Scope of annual inspection includes inspection of lifesaving equipment; fire and safety plan had changes made. Plan needs walked and stamped for approval.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 2 August 2022
Resolution: Walked fire & safety plan confirming locations of items. Updated fire and safety plan was reviewed, correct, and stamped/signed approved.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Annual inspections are conducted to ensure vessel is in a safe and seaworthy condition; did not conduct drills because vessel did not have full crew complement, drill to be witnessed prior to annual endorsement of COI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 2 August 2022
Resolution: Conducted tabletop discussions with crew covering man overboard and abandon ship drills. Unable to conduct drills due safety concerns dur to severe weather during follow on inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be fitted with a compass suitable for the intended service of the vessel; compass had not been swung since undergoing major repairs in drydock.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 August 2022
Resolution: Verified compass deviation card had been completed following the compass being swung.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel; all alcohol testing devices were expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 August 2022
Resolution: Verified presence of current alcohol test strips and adequate quantities for crew.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Electrical installations on vessels must ensure maintenance of services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions; aft spotlight was inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 2 August 2022
Resolution: Aft spotlight was verified operational.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 23 April 2021
Resolved
Vessels subject to Bridge to Bridge Act must have a radiotelephone installation to enable the vessel to participate in navigational communications. The port and starboard radiotelphones were not capable of reception.
47 CFR 80.1013
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel had radio technician on board and provided documentation of repair.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing water-tight doors alarm
Issued 29 September 2020
Resolved
Each internal opening equipped with appliances to insure watertight integrity must meet the following for each door if there is no means of remote control there must be an alarm system that signals whether appliance is open or closed. The vessel's aft port engine room, aft steering compartment, and forward tank farm watertight door alarms would not indicate if the doors were open or closed.
46 CFR 174.100
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided documentation the vessel watertight door alarms operational.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 29 September 2020
Resolved
Vessel emergency power must be individual battery powered lighting and have capacity for 6 hours of continuous operations. Vessel's aft port and starboard engine room and forward tank farm emergency lights would not illuminate.
46 CFR 129.440
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided documentation that emergency light was operational.
Operations/Management › EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) › 1.5.1-VGP Notice of Intent (NOI)
Issued 8 January 2016
Resolved
Notified by PSC officer that vessel did not have a valid VGP NOI. Queried EPA data base and found NOI dated 07/2009. Notified vessel rep and issue CG-835 via email to re-file with EPA for new VGP NOI in accordance with 2013 EPA VGP Final Rule.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2016
Resolved 27 September 2016
Resolution: Verified new NOI onboard.