Records from 1999 to 2015. Most recent: inspection, 17 August 2015.
Inspection history · 43
17 August 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5219003
15 August 2015
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5218996
15 August 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5238759
28 July 2015
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · Deficiency Check · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5195059
3 October 2014
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4994738
10 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4950105
12 March 2014
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4814623
17 July 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4375681
4 February 2012
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4240656
3 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4237531
3 January 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4216853
13 September 2011
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4139125
25 January 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3926627
1 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3899164
10 September 2010
Deficiency Check · COE-Administrative
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3846908
7 December 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3645778
2 July 2009
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3522792
16 June 2008
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3238565
9 June 2007
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2955879
21 October 2006
Enhanced Seaway Inspection (Massena only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2800102
21 October 2006
Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2800104
21 October 2006
Joint Vessel Security Verification (Massena only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2800109
14 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2648895
11 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2651477
3 February 2006
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2578588
20 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2243837
16 July 2004
Ballast Water Examination · NPV Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2130460
9 February 2004
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2002855
6 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2001883
6 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2002590
9 April 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1771345
16 December 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1724328
16 October 2002
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1690506
16 October 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1691060
19 July 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1648918
15 July 2002
Annual Inspection · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1646693
5 March 2002
In-Service Inspection · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1491548
5 February 2002
Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1482755
1 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 290643
1 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 290646
16 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 277811
14 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 274781
30 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 428204
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 28 July 2015
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. Rescue boat outboard motor cooling system is not functioning. SOLAS 74 (14) III/20.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 July 2015
Resolution: Vessel purchased new outboard engine. PSC examiners verified operational capability of engine while mounted to rescue boat and operated in drum full of water. engine not yet verified by class. New deficiency issued during def check.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 28 July 2015
Resolved
Cargo ships shall carry at least 1 rescue boat complying with the requirements of section 5.1 of the Code. Class must verify that newly installed outboard engine meets the operational and maneuverability requirements of section 5.1 of the LSA Code. 74 SOLAS (14) III/31.2
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2015
Resolved 15 August 2015
Resolution: Vessel provided form B with deficiency already rectified by USCG.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Ballast Water Logs/Records
Issued 28 July 2015
No resolution recorded
Vessel must maintain a Ballast water management plan that must include a detailed fouling maintenance and sediment removal procedures. Vessel was unable to provide a biofouling plan. 33 CFR151.2050(g)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 28 July 2015
No resolution recorded
To prevent the ignition of combustible material or flammable liquids , the following functional requirements shall be met: means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. (EDG) Emergency Diesel Generator fuel tank drain pipe is leaking and has an epoxy patch. SOLAS 74(14) II-2/4.1.1
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 28 July 2015
No resolution recorded
All hatchways in position 1 and 2 shallbe fitted with hatch covers of steel or equivalent material. Such covers shall be weathertight and fitted with clamping devices. The 4th clamping device from aft to forward on the stbd side cargo deck, the upper hook of the cleat is broken and unable to be secured. 88 protocol Loadline Reg 16.1 Annex A
Due 28 August 2015 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 27 July 2015
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. Forecastle lifebuoy lifeline was found deteriorated. SOLAS 74 (14) III/20.2
Due 28 July 2015
Resolved 28 July 2015
Resolution: Life line was renewed and inspected to the satisfaction of the attending examiners.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 3 February 2006
Resolved
Fire Pump #1 in engine room is inoperable. Repair to the satisfaction of class prior to departure from port.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 February 2006
Resolution: Class Report: Fire pump completely renewed with original equipment. System tested in presence of surveyor and found in good working order.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 3 February 2006
Resolved
Gauge on Fire Pump #2 in engine room is not working properly. Repair gauge to satisfaction of class prior to departure from port.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 February 2006
Resolution: Class Report: The gauge is found to be damaged and must be renewed. Vessel has ordered a replacement gauge which will arrive within one month.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 3 February 2006
Resolved
Vessel does not have "Test Smoke" on board to test smoke detectors. Provide USCG with proof of receipt of test smoke on board VSL NLT 17Febuary2006.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 17 February 2006
Resolved 10 February 2006
Resolution: Class Report: Test gas has been placed on order by vessels managers. The test gas will be delivered next time stores are received. In meantime vessel has demonstrated alternate means of generating smoke for testing of system to satisfaction of surveyor
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 3 February 2006
Resolved
Seawater suction pipe for A/C plant cooling pump has several patches throughout the length of the pipe. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of class NLT 5March2006
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 5 March 2006
Resolved 10 February 2006
Resolution: Class Report: The system is presently secured and is not to be used until the pipe has been replaced with new section. Since this vessel is proceeding directly to dry dock the repair will be conducted at that time to satisfaction of Class.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 3 February 2006
Resolved
Hand rails on starboard side of deck alongside cargo holds have sustained damage due to heavy seas. Repair handrails to the satisfaction of class NLT 5March2006
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 5 March 2006
Resolved 10 February 2006
Resolution: Class Report: Handrails have been mostly repaired and inspected by the surveyor. Some sections are to be improved during up coming dock time.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 3 February 2006
Resolved
VSL sustained damage to starboard side and cargo hatches due to heavy seas. Provide class report to USCG attesting to structural integrity of vessel prior to departure from port
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 February 2006
Resolution: Class Report: Hatch covers have been repaired by workshop and inspected to be as original.
Fire Fighting › Semiportable CO2 Fire Extinguishers
Issued 15 July 2002
Resolved
REPAIR OR REPLACE CO2 FIRE-EXTINGUISHER ON PORT SIDE MAIN DECK TO THE SATISFACTION OF USCG COTP. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Discharge Hose
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 July 2002
Resolution: REPLACED CO2 FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON PORT SIDE MAIN DECK WITH NEW EXTINGUISHER.