Records from 1999 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 14 September 2022.
Inspection history · 34
14 September 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7556745
22 June 2021
PSC A · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7232496
14 February 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6628502
16 May 2018
Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6416342
20 February 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6359016
17 February 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6090224
1 February 2017
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6067174
24 August 2016
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5982272
22 August 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5960295
19 February 2016
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5816648
13 September 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5733708
27 October 2014
Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5004684
8 February 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3941754
4 October 2010
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3953981
14 December 2009
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3648600
3 December 2009
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3648017
5 March 2009
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3428350
17 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3397637
29 February 2008
Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3155510
15 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2892662
14 February 2007
Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2871992
17 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2671289
11 January 2006
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2564762
2 December 2004
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · MTSA Verification · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2252169
26 February 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2013049
12 January 2004
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1982753
13 February 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1744043
13 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1758293
13 September 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1695064
5 December 2001
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1474268
17 May 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1064336
6 March 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1376502
23 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 229036
7 December 1999
Inclining Experiment · Initial Certification · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1372904
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Replace gasket on the aft steering room watertight door and adjust all watertight doors and hatches to ensure watertight integrity. 46 CFR 131.893; 17c.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended vessel and cleared the deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Replace the following non-metallic flexible hose as marked, replace with hose meeting SAE J-1942: Bow thruster engine – (3) oil hoses & (1) fuel oil hose; STBD SSDG – (1) oil gauge hoses; STBD MDE – (2) fuel oil hoses; PORT MDE – (1) oil hose; STBD R/G – (2) oil hoses; and PORT R/G – (2) oil hoses. 46 CFR 56.60-25(b); 17c.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended vessel and cleared deficiency.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Provide personnel light for engine room lifejacket. 46 CFR 133.70(b)(4); 17c.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended the vessel and cleared the deficiency.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Provide fuel transfer procedures at fuel oil transfer pump; 33 CFR 156.120; 16c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 February 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended vessel and cleared the deficiency.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Provide emergency steering instructions at engine room steering station. 46 CFR 131.845; 16c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 February 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended the vessel and cleared the deficiency.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Calibrate bridge and rudder angle repeaters to match mechanical rudder angle indicator. 46 CFR 130.140; 16c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 February 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended the vessel and cleared the deficiency.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
All five (05) dry-bulk tanks are corroded and leaking at the tank neck. Make necessary repairs to prevent leaking. 46 CFR 127.210; 50a/c.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 March 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI and Class accepted the proposed repair plans for the vessel cargo tanks to be conducted at drydock w/in 5 months..
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Replace relief valves on air receivers. 46 CFR 54.15-10; 16c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 February 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended vessel and cleared the deficiency.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Make repairs to pinhole leak on #3 air receiver cut-out valve. 46 CFR 127.210; 50a/c.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 March 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI and Class attended vessel and approved repair procedure.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Make sewage tank overboard valve operable. 33 CFR 159.17; 16c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 February 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended vessel and cleared deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Paint locker has insufficient fire protection, install required fire protection. In addition, paint locker is not identified on the Fire Safety Plan, amend for CG approval. 46 CFR 132.310; 46 CFR 95.15-5(d).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 March 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI and Class attended the vessel and approved the changes to the fireplan, installation of required fire extinguishing system.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Make operational fire pump pressure gauge on bridge. 46 CFR 130.430; 16c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 February 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended the vessel and cleared the deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Make operational STBD fuel remote shut off valve. 46 CFR 56.50-60; 17c.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended the vessel and cleared the deficiency.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Test all smoke and heat detectors in the engine room for proper operation. 46 CFR 130.470; 16c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 February 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended vessel and verified operation of all fire detection sensors in engine room.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Amend the Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTPs) to include testing of all smoke and heat detectors; submit to MSU Houma for approval. 46 CFR 130.480; 50c.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 March 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended the vessel and received updated PSTPs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Make necessary repairs to prevent oil leaks on the STBD SSDG. 46 CFR 126.430; 17c.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: MI attended vessel and verified repairs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Replace Type I retro-reflective material on all stowed lifejackets. 46 CFR 133.70(b)(3).
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 February 2019
Resolution: Vessel corrected in presence of MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Replace Type II retro-reflective material on rescue boat. 46 CFR 131.855; 10c.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 February 2019
Resolution: Vessel corrected in presence of attending MI.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 14 February 2019
Resolved
Provide documentation that rescue boat is approved under 160.156, the rescue boat david is approved under 160.132, and the winch is approved under 160.115. 46 CFR 133.135; 46 CFR 133.160; 16c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 February 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: Vessel provided series approval documentation for rescue boat, davit, and winch to attending [name withheld] in permanent vessel documents.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 20 February 2018
Resolved
Several deck rails contained excessive wastage and need to be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 March 2018
Resolved 15 March 2018
Resolution: All wasted rails were replaced; pictures provided via email.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Conductor
Issued 20 February 2018
Resolved
Windings need to be free of oil, gunk and debris.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 March 2018
Resolved 15 March 2018
Resolution: Corrected 12MAR18; pictures were provided via email.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Condition
Issued 20 February 2018
Resolved
Fire stations below the main deck were clogged with mud, etc., which did not allow firefighting water to flow through and must be corrected prior to operating.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 February 2018
Resolution: Cleared mud from piping. All sat.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Propeller Revolutions Rate Indicator
Issued 20 February 2018
Resolved
STBD shaft tachometer is reading astern propulsion inverted.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 March 2018
Resolved 15 March 2018
Resolution: Repaired by a technician; report was provided via email.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Financial Responsibility
Issued 1 February 2017
Resolved
Vessel failed to provide updated COFR.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2017
Resolved 7 February 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided documentation for COFR.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Winding
Issued 1 February 2017
Resolved
Vessel must conduct general house keeping in engine room, address oil soaked exhaust lagging and dirty generator windings.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2017
Resolved 15 February 2017
Resolution: Vessel cleaned generator windings and general cleaning of engine room as noted by CG inspector and ABS surveyor. ABS surveyor witnessed cleaning.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 19 February 2016
Resolved
Conduct fire drill prior to returning to service.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 February 2017
Resolved 24 August 2016
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory fire drill
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Launching/Recovery of Survival Craft
Issued 19 February 2016
Resolved
Prior to returning to service conduct rescue boat drill and abandon ship drill.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 February 2017
Resolved 24 August 2016
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory abandon ship drill.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pump
Issued 27 October 2014
Resolved
Emergency steering system was inoperable. Wheel would not turn more than 10 deg in either direction. Also had hydraulic leak. Make repairs and prove proper operation.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 November 2014
Resolution: repairs were made and proper operation proven prior to completion of inspection. Chief engineer failed to follow instructions for emergency steering and was utilizing steering pump at same time e steering was in operation.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 27 October 2014
Resolved
Make vessel's two watertight doors watertight. Neither door would fully close on initial inspection. After adjustments were made, the doors did not seal properly (light could be seen around door).
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 November 2014
Resolution: Proper adjustments were made and doors closed properly. Chalk test was used to ensure compliance. Adjustments were made prior to completion of inspection.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Propeller Speed Indicator
Issued 27 October 2014
Resolved
Shaft tachs on bridge not operating. Due to shafts being pulled and reinstalled, indicators may need to be adjusted.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 December 2014
Resolved 8 December 2014
Resolution: Adjustements made to shaft revolution readers.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Vessel Specific Watch Policy/Procedures
Issued 27 October 2014
Resolved
Vessel master was not able to adequately provide offshore worker orientation. Provided master with regulatory cite. Master to produce a checklist of items to be covered for orientation.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 December 2014
Resolved 8 December 2014
Resolution: Company establishing better orientation procedures.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 27 October 2014
Resolved
Provide emergency instructions. Master could not locate.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 December 2014
Resolved 8 December 2014
Resolution: Emergency Instruction posted.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 27 October 2014
Resolved
Demonstrate to satisfaction of MI proper man overboard and fire drill. Drills were not conducted due to amount of work being done onboard and third party personnel. MIs deemed it unsafe at present time to conduct drills.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 December 2014
Resolved 17 December 2014
Resolution: Attended vessel and witnessed satisfactory drills. Also launched rescue boat as part of man overboard drill.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Transfer Equipment Test/Inspection Records
Issued 27 October 2014
Resolved
Properly document preunderway checks.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 December 2014
Resolved 8 December 2014
Resolution: Preunderway checks being logged appropriately.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Power Requirement
Issued 14 December 2009
Resolved
Vessel needs to provide final emergency power IAW 112.05 or prove vessel is under 500 GT domestic.
Due 14 December 2011
Resolved 8 February 2011
Resolution: Vessel not being required to have final emergency power unless operating internationally.
Communications › Public Address System › Loudspeaker
Issued 29 February 2008
Resolved
Install additional speakers in galley and crew space area.
Due 29 March 2008
Resolved 26 March 2008
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 29 February 2008
Resolved
Stbd Generator exhaust has an exhaust leak. Repair and show proper operation.
Due 29 March 2008
Resolved 26 March 2008
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Financial Responsibility
Issued 11 January 2006
Resolved
Vsl has been operating with out a valid COFR for the past year.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 January 2006
Resolution: Initial COFR issued and final clearance will be given once check clears. Inital issue # is 843567-03.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 11 January 2006
Resolved
Show proper operation of OWS and monitoring equipment.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 February 2006
Resolved 12 February 2006
Resolution: Serviced and monitoring equipment installed.
Operations/Management › Ballast Water Managment › Mandatory Practices
Issued 11 January 2006
Resolved
Provide vsl specific Ballast water management plan prior to conducting ballast water operations.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 February 2006
Resolved 9 March 2007
Resolution: Item corrected.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 11 January 2006
Resolved
Provide additional extinguishers for Portable Tanks prior to carriage.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 February 2006
Resolved 12 January 2006
Resolution: Additional fire protection added and installed.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Fire Alarm
Issued 11 January 2006
Resolved
Install Smoke detector in Laundry room.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 February 2006
Resolved 9 March 2007
Resolution: Item corrected.
Navigation › Emergency Steering › Compass Reading for Emergency Steering
Issued 11 January 2006
Resolved
Provide heading readings.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 February 2006
Resolved 9 March 2007
Resolution: Item corrected.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat
Issued 13 February 2003
Resolved
Provide proof of installation date for davit cable to allow for end for ending, or replace davit cable and provide new installation date. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Davit
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 March 2003
Resolved 7 March 2003
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 13 February 2003
Resolved
Provide an emergency broadcast placard. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Making Voice Radio Distress Call
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 March 2003
Resolved 7 March 2003
Communications › Internal Communications System
Issued 13 February 2003
Resolved
Repair bell for the sound powered phone in the engineers stateroom. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Sound-powered Telephone
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 March 2003
Resolved 7 March 2003
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 13 February 2003
Resolved
Repair the oily water separator and provide proof of proper installation and operation. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Oily Water Seperator
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 March 2003
Resolved 7 March 2003
Navigation
Issued 6 March 2001
Resolved
REPAIR ENGINE ROOM SOUND POWERED PHONE VISUAL / AUDIBLE CALL INDICATOR TO OPERATE OFF EMERGENCY POWER, TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 March 2001
Resolved 6 March 2001