Records from 1998 to 2012. Most recent: inspection, 18 July 2012.
Inspection history · 27
18 July 2012
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4376546
17 July 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Port Aransas · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4382696
26 March 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 3440473
23 March 2009
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3438394
9 February 2009
Ballast Water Examination · Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3413429
25 August 2008
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3308714
3 March 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3157710
30 January 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2864074
26 March 2006
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2609747
16 January 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2567649
12 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2514145
4 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2414039
12 February 2005
MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2290358
11 September 2004
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2192437
21 June 2004
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2106293
26 January 2004
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Annual Inspection · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1991062
10 June 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1813187
29 November 2002
Annual Inspection · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1709608
9 April 2002
Re-Inspection · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1600105
6 October 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 294480
2 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 288599
22 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 277998
27 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 464546
2 October 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 274460
2 October 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 433357
3 May 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 428002
3 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 421014
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Lines
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
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. 74 SOLAS 2009 CHIII REG 20.2
While lowering the starboard lifeboat the aft gripe parted causing a safety hazard for the ships crew and an inability to properly stow the lifeboat for sea.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 July 2012
Resolved 20 July 2012
Resolution: RECIEVED CLASS REPORT FROM LRS ATTESTING TO SATISFACTORY REPAIRS OF BOTH FOREWARD AND AFT GRIPES OF THE STARBOARD LIFEBOAT. 01 DEFICIENCIES CLEARED.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 12 February 2009
Resolved
33U.S.C.1321(j)(5)(D)(iii)- NTVRP #03069 includes an expired OSRO contract for the SE AK COTP zone for the vessel BLUE ARIES. The plan holder must submit proof of a new OSRO contract or remove the COTP zone from the plan.
Due 12 March 2009
Resolved 13 May 2009
Resolution: SE AK COTP zone removed from NTVRP #03069. Plan recertified. New Interim Operating Authorization expiration date 06/24/11.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 9 February 2009
Resolved
0950; The crew could not produce any type of documentation that proved the rubber matting placed around the switch boards and power panels met any type of safety requirements. The company needs to provide documentation to the vessel proving that the switchboard matting being used is safe and rated for the correct voltage.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 28 February 2009
Resolved 23 March 2009
Resolution: New matting was supplied by the company and placed on board.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Vessel Specific Watch Policy/Procedures
Issued 9 February 2009
Resolved
1500; The voyage plan was not laid out from berth to berth. Waypoints were not identified during the passage from the pilot station to the berth in Stockton. The time for taking position checks were not established as required by the ship's SMS.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2009
Resolved 9 February 2009
Resolution: Discussed items with the Captain and Second Mate.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Compressor
Issued 9 February 2009
Resolved
0900; The compressor for recharging SCBA bottles is not being maintained as per the manufacturers requirements. Oil and filters have not been replaced and the location of the compressor may draw in air which would be contaminated with impurities, ILO 147.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2009
Resolved 9 February 2009
Resolution: Spoke with Captain and Chief Engineer about this. They will establish procedures for maintenance and advise company to incorporate changes.
Lifesaving › Immersion Suits › General
Issued 9 February 2009
Resolved
0663; During the lifeboat drill we had several of the crewmembers from the inboard lifeboat put on their immersion suits. During the drill some of the suits were too large and their hands did not fit in the attached mittens firmly. This made it difficult for some the crewmembers to pull up the zippers all the way and others could not do it at all.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 February 2009
Resolved 9 February 2009
Resolution: Discussed with the [name withheld] and Third Officer. All will inventory the suits and try to match up those that are the correct size for the crew and order new ones for those that need a smaller size.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 9 February 2009
Resolved
0320; The vent ducting in the A/C room is wasted and being held together with duct tape. The galley stove exhaust vent is full of grease and the crew installed a catch can with copper tubing to drain the grease from the vent. According to the [name withheld] they drain approximately 1 cup a month from the vent. However this is only form the lower half the entire vent needs cleaning.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 28 February 2009
Resolved 23 March 2009
Resolution: The vent ducting was taken apart and thoroughly cleaned.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 3 March 2008
Resolved
Vessel requested a letter of deviation for an inoperable ARPA.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 March 2008
Resolution: Received technician report of repairs. All satisfactory
PO Leo
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 12 February 2005
Resolved
Class to prove proper operation of OWS, alarm, and automatic stopping device. MARPOL 73/78 Annex I
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 February 2005
Resolution: Connection of power cable to the terminal of oil detection sensor was tightened. Upon completion of repair, NKK performance test of the OWS, alarm, and automatic stopping device was conducted, and it was found in working order.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 12 February 2005
Resolved
Renew four fire hoses (65mm x 20m). SOLAS 74 Amd. II-2/7
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 February 2005
Resolution: Four new 65mm x 20m fire hoses acquired.
Fire Fighting › Self-contained Breathing Apparatus › Hose
Issued 12 February 2005
Resolved
Renew one SCBA mask hose. SOLAS 74 Amd. II-2/17
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 February 2005
Resolution: New SCBA acquired to replace damaged unit.