Records from 2016 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 6 April 2022.
Inspection history · 28
6 April 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7418976
2 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7389633
11 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7378910
2 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7374692
23 December 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7372063
20 September 2021
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7303588
1 August 2021
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7261338
2 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7242551
7 January 2021
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7117725
11 June 2020
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6966882
27 November 2019
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6857915
20 May 2019
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6682410
20 May 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6688846
28 November 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6589018
19 November 2018
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6583277
14 November 2018
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6576467
24 October 2018
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6562608
9 April 2018
PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6382111
4 March 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6365468
4 December 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6317548
21 October 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6292248
26 September 2017
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6275421
16 August 2017
ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6240191
15 February 2017
PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6085141
9 August 2016
ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5960510
30 March 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5843854
22 February 2016
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5819997
31 January 2016
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5802105
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Danger areas
Issued 6 April 2022
Resolved
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 shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards.
PSCO observed steam leak on the #1 Purifier Lube Oil Heater.
74 SOLAS (01) II-1/26.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 20 April 2022
Resolved 9 April 2022
Resolution: Received class documentation from NKK satisfying the requirement. Vessel replaced flange.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Air Pollution Certificate (IAPP)
Issued 6 April 2022
Resolved
With regard to a marine diesel engine with a power output of more than 5,000 kW and a per cyclinder displacement at or above 90 L installed on a ship constructed on or after 1 January 1990, but prior to 1 January 2000, the International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate shall, for a marine diesel engine to which paragraph 7.1 of this regulation applies, indicate one of the following.
PSCO requires clarification from class regarding IAPP supplement.
MARPOL VI/13.7.3
Due 6 May 2022
Resolved 9 April 2022
Resolution: Received class documentation from NKK satisfying the requirement. NKK clarified that vessel was not subjected to the requirements in MAPROL VI/13
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 1 August 2021
Resolved
SOLAS: Starting and operating the lifeboat engine.
LSA: The engine shall be capable of operating for not less than 5 min after starting for cold with the lifeboat out of the water.
PSCO observed that the PORT lifeboat engine would not start. Due to the batteries in the lifeboat needing to be replaced.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 August 2021
Resolved 4 August 2021
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. NEW BATTARIES WERE INSTALLED
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 November 2018
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that safety of the passengers, crew, and the ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. PSCO observed a cut wire from the port side of the lifeboat where the battery charger had once been attached. the wire was wrapped with electrical tape but the end remained exposed where the wire had been cut. SOLAS 74am 2004 cons. II-1/40.1 16 a
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 November 2018
Resolved 17 November 2018
Resolution: Recieved NKK survey report satisfying the requirement.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 14 November 2018
Resolved
Bulk carriers shall be fitted with water level detectors, giving audible and visual alarms, one where the water level above the inner bottom in any hold reaches a height of 0.5m and another at a height of not less than 15% of the depth of the hold. PSCO observed the water ingress alarm panel was turned off upon entering the bridge. When the crew energized the panel the pre-alarm on the number 2 cargo hold for the 0.5m ingress requirement was continuously sounding. SOLAS 74am 2014 cons. XII/12.1.1 16 a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 November 2018
Resolved 17 November 2018
Resolution: Recieved class survey report from NKK satisfying the requirement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 October 2018
Resolved
13199-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 air leaking from a control air junction box near the #6 cylinder crankcase creating a potential failure in the control air system.74 SOLAS (1997 cons) II-1/26 60a
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 24 October 2018
Resolved 29 October 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating that the O-ring on the control air box was replaced and no leaking air was observed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 24 October 2018
Resolved
02105-The steering gear compartments shall be provided with suitable arrangements to ensure working access to
steering gear machinery and controls. PSCO observed excessive hydraulic leaking on the #1 and #2 steering pumps creating a slippery surface on the raised platform where emergency steering controls are located. 74 SOLAS (1997 cons) II-1/29.13.2 60a
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 24 October 2018
Resolved 29 October 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating that the O-rings on the steering pumps were replaced and excess oil cleaned up. Both steering pumps tested with no observed leaks.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 24 October 2018
Resolved
13103-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 2 temperature probes on main engine crankcase were able to be freely removed. Provide clarification from certificate issuing authority attesting to the operational ability of the temperature sensors. 74 SOLAS (1997 cons) II-1/26 17a
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 October 2018
Resolved 29 October 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating the temperature prokbes on the main engine were re-tighened and operating as designed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 October 2018
Resolved
02108- All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. PSCO observed exposed dead end wires on the bottom level port side engine, coming from control box. 74 SOLAS (1997 cons) II-1/45.1.3 50a
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 November 2018
Resolved 29 October 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating that the unused wire coming from a control box was removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 24 October 2018
Resolved
07124-Suitable instructions and component spares for testing and maintenance shall be provided. Upon request from PSCO to test the heat detector in the engineer's workshop. The ships crew pulled out a lighter as the testing instrument. C/E stated a requisition for a heat gun had been placed, but has not been delivered to the vessel. 74 SOLAS (1997 cons) II-2/13.1.12 50a
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 November 2018
Resolved 29 October 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating a sutiable heat detetor test kit was delviered onboard.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Winch
Issued 9 April 2018
Resolved
1399-Other (Mooring Arrangements)-After any survey of the ship no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, and other items covered by the survey. PSCO observed the hydraulic power unit for all deck machinery has been modified to work with external storage barrels. 74 SOLAS (14) I/11.b (16a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2018
Resolved 11 April 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKKstating the deficiency was rectified. storage barrels were removed and system tested with sat results.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 16 August 2017
Resolved
1499- Other (Prop & Aux. Machinery) Arrangements for storage, distribution and utilization of flamable oils used under pressure shall be to ensure safety of ship and persons onboard. PSCO observed hydrolic leack between cargo hatch 3 and 4 from HPU piping for anchors and cargo hatch covers. Rubber sheeting and hose clamp installed by crew. Solas 74 (2001) II-2/ 4.2.4 17a
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 August 2017
Resolved 23 August 2017
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. Repairs tp temporary repair hydro pipeline was carried out. All was tested and verified permanent.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Response Equipment › Sorbents
Issued 16 August 2017
Resolved
1705-SOPEP missing or deficient-Every ship other than an oil tanker 400GT and above shall carry onboard a SOPEP approved by the administration. PSCO Observed SOPEP supplies used for hydrolic pipin rupture in deck storage locker. Re-supply SOPEP locker IAW ship's plan. MARPOL Annex I 37 17a
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 August 2017
Resolved 23 August 2017
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report / proper documentation from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. Used consumables were re-supplied and confirmed that SOPEP inventory fully provided.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Float Free
Issued 16 August 2017
Resolved
0728-Stowage of liferafts-Each liferaft or group of liferaft shall be stowed with a float free arrangement complying with the requirements of 4.1.6 of the code. PSCO observed temporary shade canopy installed over the port stern liferaft. 74 SOLAS (2014) III/13.4.2 10c
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 August 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: PSCO verified the removal of the canopy prior departure from the vessel.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Key Shipboard Operations Plans/Instructions
Issued 31 January 2016
Resolved
2550-Maint of Ship & Equipment-Company should establish procedures, plans, & instructions, including checklists as appropriate, for key shipboard operations concerning safety of personnel. Ship's maintenance logs for Fire Detection & Alarm System do not match actual configuration of installed appliances. Electrician does perform maintenance, but PMS log used is inaccurate. SOLAS IX/2.1, ISM 7
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 February 2016
Resolved 22 February 2016
Resolution: PSC received a class report from NKK satisfying the requirement.