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AH SHIN

Freight Ship · Ro-Ro Cargo Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW)

AH SHIN is a 1998 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 1999, most recently in April 2026, along with 13 deficiencies and 2 operational controls.

Records from 1999 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 April 2026.

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

Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
9177430 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
3FBO9
MISLE id
488430
Flag
PANAMA
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-488430

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations10
…administrative events2
…with no type recorded5
Years with a record 8 calendar years (1999–2026)
The 17 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.

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 Ro-Ro Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1981.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it17235 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
21503 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
38874 - Displacement, Metric Ton
57449 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
57449 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
17235 - Convention (Subpart B), Net 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 · 17

8 April 2026 PSC A
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8341024
2 April 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8341082
12 November 2016 ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6038796
5 November 2016 In-Service Inspection · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · Deficiency Check · ISPS III Exam · ISM Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6032641
14 April 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5853865
13 April 2016 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5853432
4 December 2015 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5775536
28 November 2015 ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5768841
24 February 2012 PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4248213
6 January 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2270243
6 January 2005 PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2270266
8 June 2002 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1628292
8 June 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1628294
19 March 2002 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1494617
7 May 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 277590
8 December 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 435604
25 March 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 426780

Deficiency record · 13

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Cylinder
Issued 12 November 2016 Resolved
1410:The #7 cylinder was secured due to leaking cooling water. Upon furher inquery during the Port State exam the crew forgot to open the cooling water outlet valveto the #7 cylinder which caused the O ring to melt on the cylinder liner and cylinder cover. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/31.1 10AC
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 November 2016
Resolved 12 November 2016
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Pump
Issued 5 November 2016 Resolved
The arrangements for oil fuel shall ensure the safety of persons on board. Excessive fuel oil is leaking from the main engine, oil purifiers, and sludge pumps. Dried streams of oily residue, dozens of oily rags, buckets, and guards designed to drain oil into plastic containers are evidence of an existing, on-going, and persistent problem. 74 SOLAS (97), Ch.II-2/15.2.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 November 2016
Resolution: Class issued a statement attesting to tightening valve packing and replacing seals. The oily buckets were removed while conducting the deficiency check for which the captain provided a receipt.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Incinerator, Shipboard
Issued 5 November 2016 Resolved
The following basic principles underlie the regulations in this chapter: containment and extinction of any fire in the space of origin. The incinerator ash reservoir door was found propped closed with a wooden plank less than 10 feet from a pile of garbage, oily buckets, and a fresh air vent. The door could not be closed as designed. 74 SOLAS (97), Ch. II-2 / Reg. 2.2.5.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 November 2016
Resolution: The crew modified the hinge mechanism to allow the door to close, and the [name withheld] attested to the satisfactory rectification.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Turbocharger
Issued 5 November 2016 Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to persons on board. Observed: (1) wet oil on turbo air filter, (2) exposed exhaust manifold, and (3) oil soaked lagging throughout the engine room. 74 SOLAS (14), Ch.I/11(a).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 November 2016
Resolution: The Class Society attended the vessel and attested to satisfactory rectification.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Safety/Environmental Protection Policy
Issued 5 November 2016 Resolved
See attached Form B. Eleven part deficiency.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 November 2016
Resolution: The Class Society had a surveyor perform an ISM audit, required a corrective action plan (due in two weeks), and scheduled a follow-up ISM audit to be conducted (within three months).
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Heat Detectors
Issued 5 November 2016 Resolved
Suitable instructions and component spares for testing and maintenance shall be provided (for fire detectors). The crew does not have a suitable arrangement for testing heat detectors and instead uses an open-flame cigarette lighter in areas containing flammable vapors such as the engine room. 74 SOLAS (97), Ch.II-2/13.1.12.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 November 2016
Resolution: Verified satisfactory operation via testing the heat detectors with an approved heat gun.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 5 November 2016 Resolved
A fireman’s outfit shall consist of personal equipment comprising of protective clothing of material to protect the skin from the heat radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding by steam. One of the vessel’s only two required fireman outfits was missing the fire hood. 74 SOLAS (97), Ch.II-2/17.1.1.1.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 November 2016
Resolution: Two new hoods were purchased and provided on-board in the presence of the exam team.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 13 April 2016 Resolved
Nautical Charts and Nautical publications shall be adequate and up to date. British Admiralty Chart 3457 was not corrected in 2015. Vessel does not have new edition chart which was published on 12/15. Additionally the vessel was applying new edition chart corrections to an outdated chart. 74SOLAS(14)V/27
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 April 2016
Resolved 13 April 2016
Resolution: Attend vessel. All charts have been updated to their current editions.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (propulsion) › Piping
Issued 28 November 2015 Resolved
THE PURPOSE OF THIS REGULATION IS TO PREVENT THE IGNITION OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. THE PSCO FOUND SUPPLY FUEL LINE TO THE BOILER LOOSE AND EXCESSIVELY LEAKING. SOLAS 74(2004CONS) II-2/4.1 10C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 November 2015
Resolved 28 November 2015
Resolution: Supply fuel line was replaced.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 28 November 2015 Resolved
THE PURPOSE OF THE REGULATION IS TO PREVENT THE IGNITION OF COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. PSCO FOUND #1 GENERATOR FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAKING. SOLAS 74(2004CONS) II-2/4.1 15AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 2 December 2015
Resolved 4 December 2015
Resolution: Received tech report.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Actuator
Issued 28 November 2015 Resolved
A FIXED STORAGE TANK HAVING SUFFICENT CAPACITY TO RECHARGE AT LEAST ONE POWER ACTUATING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE RESERVIOR, WHERE THE MAIN STEERING GEAR IS REQUIRED TO BE POWER-OPERATED [name withheld] HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR BELOW POSTED LEVEL. SOLAS74(2004CONS) II-1/29.12.3 15AC
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 2 December 2015
Resolved 4 December 2015
Resolution: Received tech report.
Operations/Management › Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems › Entry Report
Issued 22 March 2002 Resolved
Vessel failed to report into the WHALESSOUTH MSR prior to entering the Port of Brunswick, Ga.
Due 22 March 2002
Resolved 22 March 2002
Resolution: Enforcement case initiated.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 19 March 2002 Resolved
VESSEL HAD PUNCTURE IN STARBOARD STERN OUTBOARD OF GENERATOR. HOLE WAS CLAD WELDED FROM INSIDE. CLASS TO ATTEST TO REPAIR BY 19 APR 02 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull Plating
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 April 2002
Resolved 28 January 2004
Resolution: Cleared

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.