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SICHEM CHALLENGE

Tank Ship · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

SICHEM CHALLENGE is a 1998 tank ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 65 inspections since 1999, most recently in April 2017, along with 17 deficiencies and 11 operational controls.

Records from 1999 to 2017. Most recent: inspection, 13 April 2017.

Built
1998
Last inspected
13 April 2017
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
65
Deficiencies
17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
9196448 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
9VAA5
MISLE id
488371
Flag
BERMUDA
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-488371

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations27
…administrative events7
…with no type recorded31
Years with a record 15 calendar years (1999–2017)
The 65 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 9 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Tank Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it3846 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
12181 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
16105 - Displacement, Metric Ton
7179 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

Inspection history · 65

13 April 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6123994
4 April 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6117814
4 April 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6117823
3 April 2017 Deficiency Check · ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6116477
16 March 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5834765
2 March 2016 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5822196
4 March 2014 COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Belfast · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4809700
22 September 2011 ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM Annual · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4150714
13 October 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3867060
16 September 2010 COC-CHEM Renew · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3850900
7 September 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3841387
14 August 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3298290
9 August 2008 Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · COC-CHEM Renew · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3293435
9 August 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3294293
1 April 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3177610
3 November 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3092546
2 April 2007 ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2898294
30 October 2006 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2810342
6 August 2006 ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM Renew
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2738469
5 August 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2736618
9 March 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2599498
21 October 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2520286
21 October 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2520980
30 September 2005 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2504993
6 September 2005 ISPS III Exam · COC-CHEM Renew · ILO-147 Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Ballast Water Examination · STCW 95 Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2486265
26 March 2005 Ballast Water Examination · Enhanced Seaway Inspection (Massena only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2318641
26 March 2005 Joint Vessel Security Verification (Massena only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2318645
23 January 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2279413
15 January 2005 COC-CHEM Annual · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2273566
15 January 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2276272
30 July 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2240621
1 June 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2084783
25 May 2004 MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2078092
5 November 2003 Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1942615
29 August 2003 Ballast Water Examination · Certificate of Compliance
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1890887
29 July 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1864592
29 July 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1864718
29 July 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1880161
23 June 2003 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1824753
31 May 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1806182
13 May 2003 Security Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1792777
9 May 2003 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1790187
4 April 2003 Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1769858
19 March 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1759463
16 March 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1758419
4 January 2003 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1725983
28 November 2002 Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1711915
19 October 2002 Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1694421
18 October 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1692203
27 August 2002 Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1666932
16 May 2002 Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1617600
9 April 2002 Passenger/Freight Vessel Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1600978
18 March 2002 In-Service Inspection · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1494550
3 September 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 293434
3 September 2001 Letter of Compliance (Initial/Renewal)
Administrative · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1072395
24 February 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 287523
6 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 280971
5 August 2000 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1052919
19 July 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 280119
27 June 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 279292
3 April 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 276429
16 February 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 439859
27 October 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 434132
20 July 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 431031
20 July 1999 Letter of Compliance (Initial/Renewal)
Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1104903

Deficiency record · 17

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 6 April 2017 Resolved
On the main deck, starboard side the door to the pumpman stores does not seal properly when closed, redering the door non-weather tight
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2017
Resolved 13 April 2017
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNVGL satisfying the requirement.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 6 April 2017 Resolved
PSCO observed durring two seperate tests the starboard lifeboat aft davit stuck durring the lowering phase of the abandon ship drill
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 May 2017
Resolved 7 April 2017
Resolution: Received documentation from class attesting to proper operation of aft davit arm. Vessel was cleared to depart.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System › General
Issued 2 March 2016 Resolved
Identified two soft patches located on potable water piping. SOLAS 74 (2004 Cons Ed) II-1/3-1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 April 2016
Resolved 16 March 2016
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 16 September 2010 Resolved
Vessel is having a new radar installed. Must verify operation prior to departure from port.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 September 2010
Resolved 17 September 2010
Resolution: Vessel provided a Tech report satisfy the requirement. Deficiency cleared
Engineering › Feedwater/Condensate Water System › Economizer
Issued 9 August 2008 Resolved
The economizer steam line is cracked and leaking steam which presents a hazard to the crew. Make permanent repairs to steam line to the satisfaction of class.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 31 March 2010
Resolution: Line replaced and operates at rated specifications
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › SOPEP
Issued 6 August 2006 Resolved
Vessel's SOPEP has not been approved by vessel's Class (NKK). Vessel is currently using an NKK approved SOPEP with ammendments to reflect change of name, ownership and flag. All current emergency contact information has been updated. Vessel instructed to provide proof of SOPEP approval by NKK to MSU Wilmington or attending Coast Guard Inspector by 06 Sep 06.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 September 2006
Resolved 30 October 2006
Resolution: As per fax, Vessels SOPEP has been approved by NKK with all updated information included.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 6 August 2006 Resolved
Vessel does not have an approved Vessel Response Plan (VRP). VRP has been submitted for review. Vessel issued a one time waiver to enter and transfer cargo in Wilmington, NC. Vessel master informed that a request must be sent to each COTP Zone in which the vessel plans to operate. Instructed vessel master to provide MSU Wilmington or attending CG Inspector with proof of VRP approval by 06Sep06
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 September 2006
Resolved 30 October 2006
Resolution: As per fax; VRP letter of approval has been submitted and approved by the Coast Guard.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 6 September 2005 Resolved
FIRE CONTROL PLAN DOES NOT REFLECT FIRE BOUNDRIES IN WAY OF GALLEY, OFFICER & CREW MESS, ACCOMODATIONS
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 6 September 2005
Resolved 30 September 2005
Resolution: Received fax from Class stating that changes to the fire control plan have been addressed.
Navigation
Issued 29 August 2003 Resolved
SHIP CURRENTLY HAS NO TIDAL CURRENT TABLES FOR THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. NEEDS TO ACQUIRE ONBOARD PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: TIDAL CURRENT TABLES
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 September 2003
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment
Issued 29 August 2003 Resolved
SHIP CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH RATIONS ONBOARD TO OUTFIT THEIR LIFEBOATS. ONLY EIGHT IN PORT & 13 IN STBD. EACH LIFEBOAT REQUIRES 25. CORRECT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Food Ration
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 September 2003
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances
Issued 29 August 2003 Resolved
VESSEL CANNOT PROPERLY DEMONSTRATE MECHANICAL RELEASE OF PORT LIFEBOAT. PROVIDE BOTH PORT AND STBD RESCUE AND LIFEBOAT FOR PROPER RELEASE TEST, TO BE WITNESSED BY VESSELS CLASSIFICATION SOCIETY. PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Release Mechanism
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 September 2003
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance
Issued 4 January 2003 Resolved
Vsl issued a Letter of Deviation to enter the Port of Corpus Christi with an inoperable primary radar (33 CFR 164.35(a)). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Radar
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 January 2003
Resolution: Vessel attended by Mackay Communications. Radar equipment repaired and properly operating.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat)
Issued 19 October 2002 Resolved
Fire/explosion in the auxiliary boiler.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 20 October 2002
Resolved 19 October 2002
Resolution: Vessel has outstanding condition of class to repair boiler at next port of call after discharge of cargo and prior to 17Dec02.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Plans for Shipboard Operations
Issued 19 October 2002 Resolved
Investigation into auxiliary boiler explosion led HOUMS to question the validity of the Safety Management System regarding the procedures for operation of the auxiliary boiler. Vessel required to conduct external audit by responsible party.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 October 2002
Resolved 19 October 2002
Resolution: Received external audit results. 1 Nonconformity issued for vessel not implementing its SMS procedures during operation of boiler. 1 Observation issued for boiler backfire damage resulting from use of diesel fuel.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 9 April 2002 Resolved
CG Light List new edition to be supplied LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Coast Guard Light List
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 April 2002
Deck/Cargo
Issued 19 July 2000 Resolved
PRIOR TO LOADING CARGO IN #4 STBD CARGO TANK, PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF HIGH LEVEL / OVERFILL ALARMS IAW 46 CFR 39.20-7(a).
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 August 2000
Resolved 6 August 2000
Deck/Cargo
Issued 20 July 1999 Resolved
Prove operation of the oil discharge monitor and control system.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 October 1999
Resolved 29 October 1999

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.