Records from 2018 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 7 June 2022.
Inspection history · 27
7 June 2022
COC-GAS Renew · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7467456
4 January 2022
PSC B · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7373867
6 July 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7246638
8 June 2021
COC-GAS Annual · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7214250
6 February 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7136908
3 June 2020
PSC B · COC-GAS Renew
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6963620
6 December 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6868903
5 December 2019
Administrative Inspection · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6865661
3 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6827270
16 August 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6785170
7 August 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6775778
14 June 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6713731
3 June 2019
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6700229
28 May 2019
COC-GAS Annual · Ballast Water Examination · Deficiency Check · ISPS II Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6684859
28 May 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Liquefied Gas Carrier National Center of Expertise · Activity 6727867
17 May 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6686421
20 April 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6666560
10 April 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6659878
25 February 2019
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6629713
23 January 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6614158
15 January 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6611850
28 November 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6588512
13 November 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6579363
12 November 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6582301
11 October 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6559197
15 June 2018
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6440796
29 May 2018
Ballast Water Examination · COC-GAS Renew · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6417072
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 7 June 2022
No resolution recorded
SHIPS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS OF A CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY WHICH IS RECOGNIZED BY THE ADMINISTRATION. FLOORING FOUND ON THIRD DECK CORRIDOR AND FITNESS CENTER WERE SUNKEN IN AND SOFT.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 4 January 2022
Resolved
The fire resistance of doors shall, as far as practicable, be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. All A-class fire doors around the galley freely allowed the passage of air through the door frame when closed. Verify all A-class doors in the accommodation space prevent the passage of smoke. It was also noted that the fire door from the stairway to the navigation bridge does not self-close, and the door leading into the laundry won't latch.
74 SOLAS (97 cons.) II-2/47.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 January 2022
Resolved 5 January 2022
Resolution: PSCO received and reviewed class report attesting to proper repairs to fire doors.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 8 June 2021
Resolved
The airlock space should be mechanically ventilated from a gas-safe space and maintained at an overpressure to the gas-dangerous zone on the open weather deck. The door to the pressure swing absorbtion room was not gas-tight into the arilock. Pressure swing is not used until dry-dock. Tighten to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
74 SOLAS (2020) VII/13.1
IGC 93 3.6.5
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 6 July 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to packing was renewed and the door is able to close tightly.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 8 June 2021
Resolved
Airlocks, the doors should be self-closing and without any holding back arrangements. The port side motor room airlock door self-closing device broke off during exam, but was repaired while on-board.
74 SOLAS (2020) VII/13.1
IGC 93 3.6.2
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 June 2021
Resolved 8 June 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 8 June 2021
Resolved
The steering gear compartments shall be provided with suitable arrangements to ensure working access to steering machinery and controls. These arrangements shall include handrails and gratings or other nonslip surfaces. Deck in steering gear compartment along steering gear does not have nonslip surface or grating.
74 SOLAS (2004) II-I/29.13.2
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 6 July 2021
Resolution: Class report received attesting to walkway has been coated with non-slip.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 8 June 2021
Resolved
The fire resistance of doors shall be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. Doors and door frames in "A" class divisions shall be constructed of steel. Door to wash basin compartment in main ladderwell on main deck 06 is missing.
74 SOLAS (2004) II-2/9.4.2.1
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 6 July 2021
Resolution: Class report attested to door being placed back in order.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 8 June 2021
Resolved
Ships shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compiance with the structural, mechanical, and electrical requirements of a classification society. Laminate flooring on maindeck 04 is buckling and causing a tripping hazard due to oxidation of underlying steel.
74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/3-1
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 July 2021
Resolved 6 July 2021
Resolution: Received class report putting on a condition of class till 05AUG2021. Affected floor was removed and inspected. The affected area is to be laminated by cement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 February 2021
Resolved
Main and auxiliary machinery essential for the propulsion and
safety of the ship shall be provided with effective means for
its operation and control. In the course of attempting to depart cargo terminal, vessel experienced failure to start/operate its main engine due to faulty start air system distribution valves. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/31.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 February 2021
Resolution: Received class report outlining completion of repairs of the main engine start air distribution valves.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
At least three two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus shall be provided on every cargo ship of 500 gross tonnage and upwards. Such apparatus shall conform to performance standards not inferior to those adopted by the Organization. During the exam, the PSCO discovered that all three spare VHF batteries were past their expiration date of November 2019. 74 SOLAS (14) III/ 6.2.1.1.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 December 2019
Resolution: Ship received replacement batteries as per delivery receipt provided 05DEC2019.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Speed and distance indicator
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
Each vessel required to be fitted with an ARPA of this part must be fitted with a device to indicate speed and distance of the vessel either through the water or over the ground. PSCO discovered an inoperable speed log. 33 CFR 164.40.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 December 2019
Resolution: Deviation request from Sector Corpus Christi provided to ship for inoperable speed log valid from 06DEC2019 to 09APR2022. Flag State exemption certificate and Classification Society report lists speed log will be new installed/repaired NLT 09APR2022.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 December 2019
Resolved
The person directing the movement of the vessel must report or cause to be reported that it is not operating properly to the nearest Captain of the Port as soon as possible. The vessel failed to report their inoperable speed log to the COTP.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 December 2019
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 29 May 2019
Resolved
Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following non-conformities: The vessel failed to fully implement the requirements of the ISM Code through their SMS procedures as evident by the following deficiencies indicating that the ship and/or company are not meeting the SMS requirements. Recommend an external audit.
The company should identify equipment and technical systems the sudden operational failure of which may result in hazardous situations. The safety management system should provide for specific measures aimed at promoting the reliability of such equipment or systems. The lack of maintenance on the fire-fighting equipment, light fixtures, and emergency shutdown cargo valve demonstrates a breakdown in the vessel's SMS implementation.
74 SOLAS (14) IX/3.1, ISM Code Part A, ISM Code 10.3
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 30 May 2019
Resolution: Audit Report Provided
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 29 May 2019
Resolved
The dry chemical system should be capable of delivering powder from at last two hand hose lines or combination monitor/hand hose lines to any part of the above-deck exposed cargo area including above-deck product piping. Three out of the four fixed dry chemical stations located on deck have cracking of the hose material at the nozzle connection points. Additionally, nozzle connection points are corroded and loose.
74 SOLAS (14) VII/13.1, IGC Code 11.4.2
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 30 May 2019
Resolution: Class report provided and verified by PSCO
12 - Dangerous Goods › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire protection cargo deck area
Issued 29 May 2019
Resolved
Electrical installations should be such as to minimize the risk of fire and explosion from flammable products. Numerous light fixtures, within and around the gas-dangerous zone, found with defects as follows: yellow deck light fixture above cargo tank 2 port with loose wiring connections, fixture between compressor and motor room doors on port side contains standing water, fixture above “PSA” door contains standing water, fixture on catwalk above cargo tank 1 found with loose lens cover, fixture forward of the foremost shelter on catwalk found with pinhole in bottom of the lens cover, and electrical switch for the cargo heating system located forward and above manifold and cargo tank 2 is wasted with dead-end wiring.
74 SOLAS (14) VII/13.1, IGC Code 10.1.2
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 30 May 2019
Resolution: Class report provided and verified by PSCO
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 29 May 2019
Resolved
Emergency shutdown valves in liquid piping should fully close under all service conditions with 30 s of actuation. Unable to verify complete closure of emergency shutdown valve on liquid line number one, port side manifold. Indicator on valve top is askew, and does not fully reflect open or closed condition.
74 SOLAS (14) VII/13.1, IGC Code 5.6.4
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 30 May 2019
Resolution: Class report provided and verified by PSCO
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 29 May 2019
Resolved
Ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural requirements of a classification society, which is recognized by the administration. PSCO observed area in primary passageway Deck “A” outside Locker 5103 approximately 6 feet long by 2 feet wide that shows signs of structural failure.
74 SOLAS (14) II-1/3-1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2019
Resolved 30 May 2019
Resolution: Class report provided, PSCO examined the deck structure after crew had removed the overhead on the lower deck. Class will make a survey note, for the next scheduled survey, to remove the walkway on the top of the steel deck, and renew.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Cargo record book
Issued 29 May 2019
Resolved
Every ship which this annex applies shall be provided with a Cargo Record Book. Vessel is certified to carry NLS cargoes and does not have a Cargo Record Book onboard.
73/78 MARPOL Annex II/15.1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Crew found and provided Cargo Record Book for examination, record book is onboard at this time.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 May 2019
Resolved
The ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations 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 pneumatic valve on the main engine lube oil purifier leaking air during operation.
74 SOLAS (14) I/11
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Crew replaced and repaired on the spot.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
In order to discharge ballast water in the waters of the United States, the vessel must use a Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) type approved by the US Coast Guard, use an Alternate Management System (AMS), or use ballast with water from the US Public Water System (PWS) according to the schedule in paragraph (b) of this section.
This existing vessel, Keel Laid in May 1997, with a ballast capacity of 3,061 cubic meters, dry-docked in March 2017 has passed its compliance date and has not installed a BWMS or AMS. Prior to discharging untreated ballast water in the waters of the United States, the vessel must comply with one of the approved ballast water management methods in 33 CFR 151.2035(a)
This deficiency will not be cleared until CG examiners receive information that the vessel installs a BWTS, AMS, or decides to use only public water from the US Public Water System (PWS).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 March 2019
Resolved 10 April 2019
Resolution: Coast Guard issued BWMS extension letter, allowing the vessel to continue to follow the flow-through method until a new Treatment System Date. See document in Act#
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 29 May 2018
Resolved
Electrial installations hould be such as to minimize the risk of fire and explosion from flammable products. Electrical light fixture lens diffuser cover cracked in the following areas: motor room (4), compressor room (1), #2 port tank dome (1). Electrical dead-ended cable were also found in the following areas: motor room, compressor room, electrical cables to control valves entering packing gland found to be weathered and cracked on tank domes.
74 SOLAS (14) VII/13.1
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IGC 10.1.2
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 June 2018
Resolved 4 June 2018
Resolution: Received DNV-GL class survey report satisfying noted deficiencies.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 29 May 2018
Resolved
The doors should be self-closing and without any holing back arrangments. The airlock door is not self-closing due to broken door closure.
74 SOLAS (14) vii/13.1
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IGC 3.6.2
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 June 2018
Resolved 4 June 2018
Resolution: Received DNV-GL class survey report satisfying noted deficiencies.