Records from 1999 to 2011. Most recent: inspection, 18 February 2011.
Inspection history · 22
18 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3950152
5 February 2011
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam · Deficiency Check · NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3939908
5 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3949458
24 December 2010
Ballast Water Examination · Deficiency Check · Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3915429
20 March 2009
Administrative Inspection · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3436853
28 August 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3309001
18 March 2008
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3166393
10 May 2007
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2925181
17 May 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2651420
5 May 2006
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2641719
3 May 2006
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2639891
12 August 2005
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2460426
19 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2362984
9 May 2005
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2353432
21 July 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1852613
24 February 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1748816
29 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1654458
14 February 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1486531
8 February 2002
Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1483607
16 February 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 287270
21 September 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 728814
20 September 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 432970
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Settler Tank
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
The vessel's fuel oil vent piping passing through cargo holds 2, 4, and 5 are wasted and holed, allowing for previous cargo (cement) to enter and contaminate ships fuel 1,2,&3 center double bottom fuel storage tanks and distribution lines and is not safe to proceed to sea. C/E stated that contamination required changing of fuel oil filters approximately every 15 minutes to maintain operation.30ac
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 February 2011
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
Ship's fire main on main deck was found to have numerous temporary repairs, areas of wastage, and heavy scale throughout. 3 of the fire stations on deck had nozzles which were seized and could not be used as designed. Ship's fire main system is deteriorated causing question to its ability to maintain adequate pressure for a reasonable period of time in an emergency. (Code 30ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 February 2011
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Air Pipe
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
All fuel oil tank air vents and ballast water tank air vents (APT P/S, FPT S, and WBT #5 S) on the weather deck were found wasted, corroded, and with missing or worn gaskets, and/or broken, stuck, or deteriorated automatic closing devices (disks) posing a potential threat to ship's watertightness and stability. (Code 30ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 February 2011
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
The means for securing and maintaining weathertightness of hatchways closed by watertight covers of steel shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. The arrangements shall ensure that the watertightness can be maintained in any sea conditions. Personnel access hatches and comings to the cargo holds are wasted and/or holed. (Code 17ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 February 2011
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Pump
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
Precautions shall be taken to prevent any oil that may escape under pressure from any pump, filter or heater. Fuel oil transfer pump to the main engine is leaking creating a potential fire hazard. (Code 17ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 February 2011
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
Doors shall be so arranged that they can be operated from both sides of the bulkhead. The exit doors leading from the aft of the superstructure port and starboard side and the hospital emergency exit to the "B" weatherdeck are warped and wasted and cannot be opened from either side. (Code 17ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 February 2011
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Incinerator, Shipboard
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
To prevent ignition of combustible materials, ignition sources shall be restricted. Incinerator refractory is badly wasted allowing for excessive heat to escape. Exterior of incinerator shows signs of scorching and pealed paint. (Code 17ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 February 2011
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Engineering › Steam System (auxiliary) › Piping
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
Boilers and associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service they are intended. Vessel's auxiliary boiler is leaking water at the soot blower valve and boiler drain line. Boiler is also missing water level indicator spill cover. Boiler is not adequate for service as originally designed. (Code 17ac)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 February 2011
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Piping
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
All steering gear components shall be of sound and reliable construction. Vessel has excessive hydraulic oil leaks on both steering gears requiring buckets and rags to be placed to collect the leaking oil. (Code 70ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 6 February 2011
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
Safe access to cargo holds shall be direct from the open deck and such as to ensure their complete inspection. Ladders leading from main deck to cargo holds are wasted, warped, and damaged preventing safe access for inspection. (Code 70ac)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Tank
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to ensure that the ship is fit to proceed to sea without danger to persons on board. Marine Sanitation Device tank top is severely wasted and corroded creating a potential hazard to ship's personnel. (Code 70ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Engineering › Steam System (auxiliary) › Piping
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
Every steam pipe and every fitting connected thereto shall be constructed to withstand the maximum working stresses to which it may be subjected. Main Engine Lube Oil heater steam regulator valve is leaking. (Code 70ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Settler Tank
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
Oil fuel pipes, which, if damaged would allow oil to escape from a settling tank having a capacity of 500l and above, shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space concerned in the event of a fire. Vessel's HFO settling tank valve is blocked open with wood preventing it from closing in the event of fire. (Code 10ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 6 February 2011
Resolved 6 February 2011
Resolution: Blocks removed
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System › General
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
Ships shall have on board water supplies which are suitable in respect of quantity and quality. Vessel's potable water maker is badly deteriorated and scaled with numerous soft patches on the inlet/outlet piping, and the water maker shell. (Code 70ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Paint/Flammable Liquid Lockers
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
Flammable liquid lockers shall be protected by an appropriate fire extinguishing arrangement. Vessel is using crane access spaces and fabricated wooden locker in forward bottom of the E/R for storage of flammable, combustible, and hazardous materials without a fire extinguishing arrangement, creating a potential fire and personnel hazard. (Code 40ac)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 February 2011
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to repairs.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Company Responsibility/Authority Documentation
Issued 6 February 2011
Resolved
Vessel has numerous listed non-conformities which are not being reported, or if reported, corrective action is not being taken. Recommend ISM audit be conducted to verify proper operation of vessel's SMS. (Code 17ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 February 2011
Resolved 3 March 2011
Resolution: Received report from NK Class Surveyor attesting to the proper implementation of the SMS. Surveyor conducted full ISM audit.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 24 December 2010
Resolved
Oil filtering equipment shall be provided with alarm and stopping device when oil content effluent exceeds 15 PPM. Vessels crew was unable to demonstrate proper operation of oil filtering equipment including alarm and stopping device.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 December 2010
Documentation › Logs/Records › Transfer Equipment Test/Inspection Records
Issued 18 March 2008
Resolved
No record of hydrostatic test for bunkering line. Vessel is prohibited from conducting bunkering operations in U.S. Waters until
bunkering lines are hydrostatically tested as per 33 CFR 156.170.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 March 2008
Resolved 28 August 2008
Resolution: PORT STATE OFFICERS ATTENDED VESSEL AND INSPECTED THE RECORD LOGS FOR THE HYDROSTATIC TEST FOR BUNKERING LINE. ALL SAT.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Brake
Issued 19 May 2005
Resolved
During maneuvering and regaining control, after power loss, port anchor was let go. Port side windlass brake lining was burned out. NKK has made recommendation requiring port side windlass brake liner be renewed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 July 2005
Resolved 12 August 2005
Resolution: Received class report satisfying the requirement.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses
Issued 8 February 2002
Resolved
One of Vessel's crew does not have 95 STCW endorsements. Member to obtain endorsment or be replaces w/qualified person. VSL issued letter stating same. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: STCW Endorsement
Due 1 August 2002
Resolved 1 August 2003
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items
Issued 8 February 2002
Resolved
VSL to adjust all firescreen doors to self-close properly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 8 March 2002
Resolved 14 February 2002
Resolution: corrected
Lifesaving › Lifeboat
Issued 8 February 2002
Resolved
Unable to conduct lifeboat lowering due to bunkering operations. VSL to conduct lifeboat lowering ops at next U.S. port. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Embarkation/Disembarkation Capabilities
Due 9 February 2002
Resolved 14 February 2002
Resolution: corrected
Navigation
Issued 20 September 1999
Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING A CURRENT COPY OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD PILOT. VESSEL CORRECTED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 September 1999
Resolved 20 September 1999
Navigation
Issued 20 September 1999
Resolved
VESSEL WA MISSING CURRENT COPY OF LIGHT LIST. VESSEL CORRECTED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 September 1999
Resolved 20 September 1999