HAPPY BIRD is a 1999 tank ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 16 inspections since 2016, most recently in December 2021, along with 8 deficiencies and 4 operational controls.
Records from 2016 to 2021. Most recent: inspection, 4 December 2021.
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Tonnage as PSIX records it2398 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton 11589 - Displacement, Metric Ton 7876 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton 6051 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
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06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 4 December 2021Resolved
Each cargo tank should be fitted with a high liquid level alarm operating independently of other liquid level indicators. Another sensor operating independently of the high liquid level alarm should automatically actuate a shutoff valve. (74 SOLAS (20) VII/13.1)(IGGC (93) 13.3.1)
Liquid high level alarm failed to actuate automatic shtoff valve on #2 cargo tank liquid fill line.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 7 December 2021
Resolved 7 December 2021
Resolution: Alarm and valve were returned to working order prior to team's departure.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 24 April 2018Resolved
0830-Pipes wires (insulat.)-accident prev. Electrical installations should be such as to minimize the risk of fire and explosion from flammable products. Identified multiple incorrect wiring connections at stuffing tubes for the following components: 1) STBD Manifold Bunkering Alarm 2) Port and STBD Manifold Lights 3) Vapor System Overdischarge and 4) Port and STBD Cargo Monitoring Instrument Panel Box located in the forecastle. 74SOLAS(97)VII/13.1, IGC Code 10.1.2
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 13 May 2018
Resolution: Cleared 01 deficiencies from MSD [name withheld] #6398115 with proper class report.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 24 April 2018Resolved
0750-Fire Prevention-Fire resistance of doors shall, as far as practicable, be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. Three doors were found to be modified with closure devices penetrating the door. Doors identified no longer meet class division. 74SOLAS(97) II-2/47.1
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 6 July 2018
Resolution: Three doors that were found modified with closure devices penetrating doors in galley have been replaced and renewed. Additional fire doors were also placed in laundry room and 2 in the Engine control room. All doors were found to be approved fire doors.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book
Issued 24 April 2018Resolved
1710-Oil Record Book-Any failure of the oil filtering equipment shall be recorded in the Oil Record Book Part I. Correspondence provided by vessel identified a component failure for OWS on 17MAR2018. Vessel has requisitioned part, but did not log OWS failure in ORB Part I. MARPOL(11) I/17.5
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 9 May 2018
Resolution: Received satisfactory documentation attesting to rectified issue.
1499-Other (Prop. and Aux. Machinery)-Associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended to reduce any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces, and other hazards. Observed improper air connection on main propulsion engine at No. 5 Cylinder Fuel Injection Pump. 74SOLAS(97) II-1/26.1
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 April 2018
Resolution: Chief Engineer removed improperly installed air connection, and replaced it with the correct part.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Pressure Water-Spraying Fire Extinguishing System › Nozzles
Issued 27 April 2017Resolved
Deck Water Spray System insufficient coverage of required areas IAW IGC CODE 11.3.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 29 April 2017
Resolution: Received report (HOU 1700210 28APR2017) from class stating proper operation of DWS, satisfying the requirements to clear this deficiency.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Combustible Gas Indicator
Issued 27 April 2017Resolved
Unable to properly calibrate Gas Detection system IAW technical manual.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 29 April 2017
Resolution: Received report (HOU 1700210 28APR2017)from class stating proper operation of Gas Detection System, satisfying the requirements to clear this deficiency.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 8 February 2016Resolved
1840- INSTRUMENTATION- GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT ACCEPTABLE TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND SUITABLE FOR THE GASES TO BE CARRIED SHOULD BE PROVIDED IAC WITH COLUMN F IN THE TABLE OF CH. 19. PSCO OBSERVED THE STARBOARD ACCOMODATION SENSOR AT THE ENTRANCE WAS INOPERABLE.- IGC CODE 1993 13.6.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 February 2016
Resolved 8 February 2016
Resolution: THE CHIEF MATE O/B THE HAPPY BIRD HAD THE ELECTRICIAN REPLACE THE SENSOR AND RESET THE FIXED GAS DETECTION SYSTEM THEN RETESTED THE SENSOR. ALL SYSTEMS AND SENSORS FOUND TO BE SAT.
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