Records from 2000 to 2015. Most recent: inspection, 8 October 2015.
Inspection history · 14
8 October 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5738187
12 September 2015
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COC-TVE Renew · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5717583
6 September 2006
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · COC-TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2771264
2 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2766912
15 November 2005
COC-TVE Annual · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2534176
15 November 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2534832
30 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2250387
20 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2203008
12 September 2004
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2193624
11 May 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2064571
19 April 2004
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2047949
6 November 2002
Tank Vessel Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1699270
7 April 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 276502
7 April 2000
Tank Vessel Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 817491
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Battery
Issued 12 September 2015
Resolved
A second source of energy shall be provided for additional three starts within 30 minutes unless manual starting can be demonstrated as effective. PSCO's observed 3 failed attempts of manual starting. Vessel does not have secondary means of starting emergency generator.
74 SOLAS (04 cons)II-1/44.2 Action Taken: 17c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 September 2015
Resolution: The vessel's crew was able to demonstrate proper secondary start of the emergency generator.
Action 10c
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Charger
Issued 12 September 2015
Resolved
Where automatic starting is not required, manual starting is permissable, such as hydraulic accumulators, where they can be demonstrated as being effective. PSCO's observed 3 failed attempts of the hydraulic accumulator of the emergency generator. 74 SOLAS (04 cons)II-1/44.4.1 Action taken: 17c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 September 2015
Resolution: The vessel received dispensation from flag and class for a secondary set of batteries to be installed as a temporary back-up start until class can attend the vessel at the next port call.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pump
Issued 12 September 2015
Resolved
Hydraulic power operated steering gear shall be provided with arrangements to maintain cleanliness of the hydraulic fluid. The #1 steering pump is leaking causing the rudder to hunt for position. 74 SOLAS (04 cons)II-1/29.12.1 Action Taken 16(a)(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2015
Resolved 3 October 2015
Resolution: Oil seals renewed in way of the shaft. Tested system with the presence of Class Surveyor and no leakages observed and no hunting for position anymore.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 12 September 2015
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of the crew and ship shall be ensured. PSCO's observed wire splicing to the light fixture behind the day oil settling tank, multiple light fixture covers missing, emergency generator distribution panel indicator light inoperative. 74 SOLAS (04 cons)II-1/45 Action taken: 40(a)(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 October 2015
Resolution: All wire splitting to the light fixtures on board rectified. New covers installed where necessary. Confirmed by Class Surveyor.
Engineering › Steam System (main) › Piping
Issued 12 September 2015
Resolved
Every steam pipe and fitting connected there through which steam may pass shall be designed, constructed, and installed as to withstand maximum working stress to which it may be subjected. PSCO's observed steam leak in the boiler piping running from the boiler to cargo pump room in the engine room. 74 SOLAS (04 cons)II-1/33.1 Action taken 16(a)(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2015
Resolved 3 October 2015
Resolution: All steam leakages rectified; tested system and found with not leakages anymore. Confirmed by Class Surveyor.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control
Issued 12 September 2015
Resolved
Emergency generator fuel shutoff shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure the ship will remain fit to proceed without danger to the ship or persons onboard. PSCO's observed the emergency generator emergency fuel shutoff part from the wire rope due to wastage of the wire rope. 74 SOLAS (04 cons)II-1/33.1 Action taken: 10c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 September 2015
Resolution: Vessel's crew replaced the wasted wire.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 12 September 2015
Resolved
Instruction for onboard maintenance of lifesaving appliances complying with regulation 36 shall be provided and maintainence shall be carried out accordingly. PSCO's observed immersion suit and lifejacket in engine control room that were not maintained. No instructions for maintenance and inspection could be provided by the crew. 74 SOLAS (14 cons)III/20.3.2 Action Taken 10c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2015
Resolved 14 September 2015
Resolution: Vessel's crew provided maintenance instructions.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 12 September 2015
Resolved
A fireman's outfit shall consist of protective clothing or material to protect the skin from heat. 02 fireman's outfits were found to have ripped and degrading protective material. 74 SOLAS (01 cons)II-2/17.1.1 Action taken: 16(a)(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2015
Resolved 3 October 2015
Resolution: New firemens outfit supplied on board and placed at the adecuate position. Confirmed by Class Surveyor.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Immediately Available
Issued 12 September 2015
Resolved
Lifebuoys complying with requirements 2.1.1 of the code shall be so stoew at to be capable of being rapidly cast loose. 02 quick-release lifebuoys were wedged within their cradle. 74 SOLAS (14 cons)III/7.1.2 Action taken: 10c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 September 2015
Resolution: The lifebuoys were worked lose and put in quick release installations.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System
Issued 19 April 2004
Resolved
Provide attestation of satisfactory operation of MOE and primary generators f/o leak detection alarms/ devices to satisfaction of certificate issuing authority.
Condition: Design Flaw
Due 19 May 2004
Resolved 11 May 2004
Resolution: RECEIVED CLASS REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF MOE AND PRIMARY GENERATORS F/O LEAK DETECTION ALARMS
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System
Issued 19 April 2004
Resolved
Provide attestation of operation of all audible and visual alarms as noted in Solas 74/78 Reg 62.19.1.1 through 19.1.9 to satisfaction of certificate issuing authority and to COTP Port Arthur.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 April 2004
Resolution: Recieved class report stating that all inert gas alarms now repaired by crew and demonstrated satisfactory.