Records from 2021 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 1 December 2024.
Inspection history · 10
1 December 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8048508
23 October 2024
Deficiency Check · PSC A
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8022340
5 May 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7898978
22 August 2023
Deficiency Check · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7767956
31 October 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7587019
19 October 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7581705
14 October 2022
PSC B · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7576245
17 September 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7314595
8 March 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7150110
22 February 2021
Deficiency Check · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7141649
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 23 October 2024
Resolved
In sleeping rooms, an electric reading lamp shall be installed at the head of each berth. Observed crew cabins without light. Code-09198 Cite- ILO 147/PWSA,33 USC 1223(B) PG 33/6
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 25 October 2024
Resolved 1 December 2024
Resolution: Recieved documentation and photos from vessel captain with reading lamps shown at berths.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 5 May 2024
Resolved
THE AIS PILOT PLUG ON ANY VESSEL SUBJECT TO PILOTAGE BY OTHER THAN THE VESSEL MASTER OR CREW MUST BE READILY AVAILABLE AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM THE PRIMARY CONNING POSITION OF THE VESSEL... MSU SAVANNAH RECEIVED REPORT THAT THE VESSEL AIS PILOT PLUG WAS NOT WORKING WHILE THE VESSEL WAS LEAVING PORT. 33CFR 164.46 (G) 40A/C
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 23 October 2024
Resolution: Verified operation and class documentation.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Variable pitch indicator
Issued 31 October 2022
Resolved
74SOLAS(04)II-2/31.2.8.2
Indicators shall be fitted on the navigation bridge for propeller speed and pitch position in the case of controllable pitch propellers. PSCO received class survey statement that the Main Engine RPM / Pitch Indicator is non-operational.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 19 November 2022
Resolution: Sector Long Island sound recieved adequate documentation detailing and showing that the deficiencie has been corrected.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
Every company should develop, implement and maintain a SMS which includes the following functional requirements: safety and environmental protection policy. Vessel did not implement environmental policy; discharged oily water over the side and did not conduct required ORB entries when discharge discovered. 14199-SOLAS74(2014) IX/3.1 ISM Code Clause 1.4.1, 30abc.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 26 October 2022
Resolution: Audit revealed non-conformities and requires SMS corrective action by 6NOV2022.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Other (MARPOL Annex V)
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
The entry for each discharge or incineration shall include date and time, position of the ship, category of the garbage and the estimated amount discharged or incinerated. Vessel's master admitted to incinerating paper and oily rags on fantail 3 times. Incineration operations not entered in garbage record book.14599-MARPOL ANNEX V, Reg 9.3(b), 30abc
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 26 October 2022
Resolution: Audit revealed non-conformities and requires SMS corrective action by 6NOV2022.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
In the event of such discharge of oil or oily mixture as is referred to in regulation 4 of this annex or in the event of accidental or other exceptional discharge of oil not excepted by that regulation, a statement shall be made in the oil record book part 1 of the circumstances of, and the reasons for discharges. Vessel failed to add statement to their oil record book Part 1 after and internal investigation had identified the second engineer had, on 3 occasions, bypassed the OWS. 14199-MARPOL ANNEX I Reg 17.3, 30abc
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 26 October 2022
Resolution: Audit revealed non-conformities and requires SMS corrective action by 6NOV2022.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Other (MARPOL Annex V)
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
Every Ship of 100 gross tonnage and above, and every ship which is certified to carry 15 or more persons, and fixed or floating platforms shall; carry a garbage management plan which the crew shall follow. Ship's master admitted to incinerating paper and oily rags on the fan tail at least 3 times; violating vessel garbage management plan. 14599-MARPOL ANNEX V Reg 10.2, 30 abc
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 26 October 2022
Resolution: Audit revealed non-conformities and requires SMS corrective action by 6NOV2022.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 146 - MARPOL Annex VI › Other (MARPOL Annex VI)
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraph 4 of this section, shipboard incineration shall be allowed only in a shipboard incinerator. Vessel master admitted that paper and oily rags were burned in a barrel on the fan tail at least 3 times. MARPOL ANNEX VI, Reg. 16.1, 30abc
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 26 October 2022
Resolution: Audit revealed non-conformities and requires SMS corrective action by 6NOV2022.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Safety Management Certificate (SMC/ ISM)
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
Company should develop, implement and maintain an SMS which includes: Instructions and procedures to ensure safe operation of ships and protection of the environment. Vessel's SMS requires a deficiency log to be maintained in the engine control room. The vessel's chief engineer did not maintain a log to record deficiencies. 01107 - SOLAS74(2014) IX/3.1 ISM Code Clause 1.4.2, 30abc.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 26 October 2022
Resolution: Audit revealed non-conformities and requires SMS corrective action by 6NOV2022.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Speed and distance indicator
Issued 14 October 2022
Resolved
If during a voyage any equipment required by this part stops operating properly, the person directing the movement of the vessel may continue to the next port of call, subject to the directions of the District Commander or the Captain of the Port, as provided by 160 of this chapter . Vessel received a Flag State letter of dispensation for their broken speed log and had failed to notify the COTP of the defective speed log prior to arrival; as required by this part and the Flag letter of dispensation. 10118,33CFR164.53(a), 17abc
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 October 2022
Resolution: Received tech report from Mackay Marine stating the speed log repair has been completed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
13108 - THE MACHINERY, BOILERS, AND OTHER PRESSURE VESSELS, ASSOCIATED PIPING SYSTEMS AND FITTINGS SHALL BE OF A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADEQUATE FOR THE SERVICE FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED. EXAMINER WITNESSED OIL LEAKING FROM MAIN PROPULSION ENGINE AND #2 GENERATOR. - 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/26.1 - 16AC
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel rectified leaks on main diesel engine and was given 14 days to rectify leaks on generator. Filter and engine block were repaired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
07126 - IN A SHIP WHICH OIL FUEL IS USED, THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION, AND UTILIZATION OF THE OIL FUEL SHALL BE SUCH AS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE SHIP AND PERSONS ONBOARD. PSCO NOTED EXCESSIVE FUEL OIL LEAKS ON NO. 2 MAIN DEISEL ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE PUMPS AND LUBRICATING VALVE LINES AND ON #1 AND #2 GENERATORS. - 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/15.2 - 16AC
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel rectified leaks on main diesel engine and was given 14 days to rectify leaks on #1 and #2 generator. Fuel oil filter was repaired and oil was cleaned.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
14105 - THE MACHINERY, BOILERS, AND OTHER PRESSURE VESSELS, ASSOCIATED PIPING SYSTEMS AND FITTINGS SHALL BE OF A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADEQUATE FOR THE SERVICE FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED. PSCO OBSERVED BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PIPING LEAKING SALTWATER AND LEAVING SALT DEPOSITS, COVERING ENTIRE INTERNAL FLANGE. - 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/26.1 - 50AC
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 February 2021
Resolution: Vessel cleaned salt deposits off the Ballast Water Management System and tightened bolts to stop leaking.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
09109 - THE MACHINERY, BOILERS, AND OTHER PRESSURE VESSELS ASSOCIATED PIPING SYSTEMS AND FITTINGS SHALL BE OF A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADEQUATE FOR THE SERVICE FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO PERSONS ON BOARD, DUE REGARD BEING PAID TO HOT SURFACES AND OTHER HAZARDS. PSCO OBSERVED MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN ENGINE ROOM OVERHEAD STEAM PIPING SYSTEM WHERE LAGGING IN INSULATION WERE MISSING. - 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/26.1 - 50AC
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 February 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced worn/ripped/missing lagging.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
09211 - EVERY STEAM PIPE AND EVERY FITTING CONNECTED THERETO THROUGH WHICH STEAM MAY PASS SHALL BE SO DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, AND INSTALLED AS TO WITHSTAND THE MAXIMUM WORKING STRESSES TO WHICH IT MAY BE SUBJECTED. PSCO WITNESSED STEAM LEAKING FROM CRACK IN STEAM PIPE IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. - 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/33.1 - 50AC
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 February 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced damaged steam pipe.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
14105 - THE MACHINERY, BOILERS, AND OTHER PRESSURE VESSELS ASSOCIATED PIPING SYSTEMS AND FITTINGS SHALL BE OF A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADEQUATE FOR THE SERVICE FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED. PSCO WITNESSED FRESHWATER PUMP LEAKING EXCESSIVELY. - 74 SOLAS (97) II-1/26.1 - 50AC
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 February 2021
Resolution: Vessel tightened packing glands to stop excessive leak.