Records from 1981 to 2016. Most recent: operational control imposed, 19 November 2016.
Inspection history · 64
16 November 2016
NPV Safety Exam · Deficiency Check · ISM Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6042073
19 August 2016
CCSSC Examination · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · ISM Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5974458
17 March 2016
ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination · CCSSC Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5834238
27 January 2016
NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5804626
30 October 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5752540
30 September 2015
ISPS III Exam · CCSSC Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5730701
10 September 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5722830
20 August 2015
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5221758
28 October 2014
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · CCSSC Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5013316
9 May 2014
ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4854414
7 May 2014
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4852782
2 May 2014
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4848176
24 May 2012
ISPS III Exam · CCSSC Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4320327
23 February 2012
CCSSC Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4249398
15 December 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4208964
9 August 2011
CCSSC Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4110165
21 January 2011
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3930289
24 September 2010
CCSSC Examination · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3856188
5 March 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3690458
12 February 2010
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · CCSSC Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3679228
6 December 2009
CCSSC Examination · ISPS II Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3645321
14 May 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 3474620
19 February 2009
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · CCSSC Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3420158
18 November 2008
PII Safety Exam · CCSSC Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3365488
16 August 2008
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3300056
16 May 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3208505
9 May 2008
MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3202458
14 December 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3115721
12 December 2007
PII Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISPS II Exam · ILO-147 Exam · MARPOL Annex II Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3114360
29 January 2007
PII Safety Exam · Deficiency Check · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2863361
19 September 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1074599
15 August 2001
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1068775
14 March 2001
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1059920
17 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 114880
22 September 2000
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1054137
15 August 2000
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1467225
30 April 1999
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 791888
4 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 230677
19 May 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 794616
23 July 1997
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1470928
2 May 1997
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1434555
22 May 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1398462
1 May 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1467441
15 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 9579
29 November 1994
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 867383
12 August 1994
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1457194
14 July 1994
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1377233
9 November 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1396001
19 May 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1405392
20 December 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 441108
7 August 1992
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1407081
17 June 1992
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1439325
19 June 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1208692
11 July 1990
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1221734
27 November 1989
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1231601
5 October 1989
MARPOL Annex II Examination · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1210753
22 June 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 899243
28 July 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1039721
26 June 1987
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1015767
2 March 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1323845
9 August 1985
Credit Drydock
Administrative · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1293814
1 March 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 984212
25 February 1983
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1272837
26 February 1981
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1277412
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 13 January 2017
No resolution recorded
The Administration shall satisfy itself that the general structural strength of the ship is adequate for the draught corresponding to the freeboard assigned. The deck is severely wasted, warped, and flexes, bringing into question its structural strength. See Form B. ICLL 66/88, Annex I / Reg. 1.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Documentation › Safety Management System › Conformity Maintenance Procedures
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following non-conformities. See scanned Form B. 74 SOLAS (14) Ch. IX/Reg. 3.1, ISM Code 1.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: The vessel reflagged and changed recognized organizations. An external audit will be conducted in three months.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Safety Management Certificate (ISM)
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
The aforementioned authority shall, before issuing the SMC, verify that the company and its shipboard management operate in accordance with the approved SMS. It cannot be determined if the company and shipboard management follow an approved SMS because there is no documented evidence of an approved SMS on board. 74 SOLAS (14) Ch. IX/Reg. 4.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: A statement of ISM compliance was sent attesting to approval of the SMS.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
The Administration shall satisfy itself that the general structural strength of the ship is adequate. See Form B. ICLL 66/88 Annex I/Reg. 1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: Steel repair was performed on all items defificient areas except the ballast tanks which the vessel will perform in Tortola. The deck is still in substantial condition and a deficiency and COTP order was issued requiring gauging prior to return.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
Spurling pipes and cable lockers shall be watertight up to the deck exposed to weather. Both hawse pipes are severely wasted to the extent where hull penetrations and cracking is observed, compromising the watertight integrity of the chain locker. ICLL 66/88 Annex I/Reg. 22-2(1)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: The steel was cropped and renewed.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
Spurling pipes through which anchor cables are led shall be provided with permanently attached closing appliances to minimize water ingress. There are no permanently attached closing appliances for either port or starboard spurling pipe. ICLL 66/88 Annex I/Reg. 22-2(3)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: Covers were provided.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
Except as specified in paragraph 3 of this regulation, any ship of 400 gross tonnage and above but less than 10,000 gross tonnage shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment complying with paragraph 6 of this regulation. See Form B. MARPOL 78, Annex I/Reg. 14.1.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: The RO removed the IOPP requiring the vessel to use ITC for the application of MARPOL and bringing the tonnage below the applicability threshold. No actual repairs were made to the OWS.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
Guard rails fitted on superstructure and freeboard decks shall have at least three courses. The opening below the lowest course of the guard rails shall not exceed 230 mm. The other courses shall be not more than 380 mm apart. There is an opening in excess of 610 mm beneath the 1 m rail in the bulwarks on the second deck on either side of the superstructure. ICLL 66/88 Annex I/Reg. 25-3.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: Two tiers of appropriately sized stainess steel chain are now fitted across each opening on both port and starboard sides.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Caribbean Cargo Ship Safety Code Cert. (CCSSC)
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
The CCSSC certificate shall also be endorsed with the operational limitations assigned to the vessel by the Administration. The certificate lists both operating areas: Restricted Area I and Unrestricted. The RO surveyor stated “Restricted Area I” is a typo, and the certificate should only be endorsed for an Unrestricted operating area. CCSSC 1.12.6
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: The new Administration limited the vessel to Restricted Area II.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of CO2
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
In every ship, there shall be provided for the protection of any space containing internal combustion type machinery having a total power output of 750KW and above: one of the fixed fire-extinguishing systems referred to in 3.10.1. The vessel does not have a fixed-fire extinguishing system for the engine room containing internal combustion machinery in excess of 3,000KW. CCSSC 3.10.3.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: A CO2 fire suppression was installed which covers the engine room and the machinery at the head of the central below-deck passageway.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Seal
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
In a ship in which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of the oil fuel shall be as such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. There are severe fuel oil leaks from both the port and starboard main engines and the aft service generator creating a fire hazard in the engine room. CCSSC 3.20.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: Defective seals and gaskets at the blower and deck covers were replaced.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
The Master of every ship to which this Code applies shall ensure that the condition of the ship is maintained to ensure the ship will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the environment. See Form B. CCSSC 1.11.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: Propeller shaft packing glands were tightened, steering gear starboard actuator defective seals were replaced, and oily water was removed by an authorized shore facility.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
The master of every ship to which this Code applies shall ensure the condition of the ship is maintained to ensure the ship will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the environment. Engine room oil and raw water leaks have accumulated an estimated 2,500 gallons of oily water which shall be discharged to an approved shore-side receiption facility IAW 33 CFR 158. CCSSC 1.11.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: Approximately 2,800 gallons of oily waste was removed by Vieques Enviro Inc.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
In all ships training in the procedures specified in accordance with 4.16 shall be carried out at least once per month. Fire, abandon ship, and man overboard drills are required to be conducted monthly as per the vessel’s SMS. None of these drills have been completed in nearly two months. CCSSC 4.17.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: Fire and abandon ship drills were completed on 31 December 2016. Not witnessed by the CG.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Fire Alarm
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
Fire Alarm Systems of an approved type shall be installed in periodically unattended machinery spaces on existing ships. The engine room is a periodically unattended machinery space. The alarm panel in the engine room does not activate when heat detectors are tested. CCSSC 3.17.7
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: A new visual and audible alarm was installed and tested successfully. Witnessed by the CG.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
Each completed operation shall be signed by the officer or officers in charge of the operations concerned and each completed page shall be signed by the master of the ship. The master has not signed all pages and internal transfers are not being documented. MARPOL 78 Annex I/Reg. 17.4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: ORB was updated and the Flag surveyor lectured the engineer responsible on the importance of keeping the ORB up to date.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
In all such ships, fire control plans shall be kept up to date. The Fire Control Plan does not list the location of the second fireman outfit. CCSSC 3.13.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: The fire control plan was updated. The crew placed both outfits on the bridge, and the master was reminded they must be kept separate as per the CCSSC.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Caribbean Cargo Ship Safety Code Cert. (CCSSC)
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
The CCSSC certificate shall be supplemented by a Record of Equipment and Ship Information which shall be permanently attached thereto. The Record of Equipment lists the main engine kilo-wattage as “2 x 3,000”; however, the vessel has only two (2) 1,500 kilo-watt engines. CCSSC 1.12.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: The typo suggesting the vessel had 6,000+ KW engines was corrected.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Master's Responsiblity/Authority
Issued 19 August 2016
Resolved
Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following non-conformities... see Form B. 74 SOLAS (14 Cons.) Ch. IX/Reg 3, ISM Code 1.3
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 September 2016
Resolution: Received report from the Flag authorizing the RO to perform the ISM audit. An audit was performed.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 19 August 2016
Resolved
Any ship of 400 gross tonnage and above shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment complying with paragraph 6 of this regulation. The vessel's oily water separator is not working as designed. MARPOL 78, Annex I/Reg 14.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: Received RO report attesting to correction.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › IOPP Certificate
Issued 19 August 2016
Resolved
When an RO determines that the condition of the ship or its equpment does not correspond with the particulars of the certificate, such organization shall not the administration. The RO identified the OWS as requiring service in May and did not ensure service was performed leading to malfunction shortly thereafter. MARPOL 78, Annex I/Reg 6.3.3
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: Received an RO report attesting to correction of the deficiency.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book
Issued 19 August 2016
Resolved
Any failure of the oil filtering equipment shall be recorded in the Oil Record Book (ORB). Although the master stated the failure of the OWS occurred in April, no log entries were made in the ORB. MARPOL 78, Annex I/Reg 17.5
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: The master confirmed the RO gave the engineering department training on the required entries for the ORB.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 19 August 2016
Resolved
The ring lines, and letters shall be permanent marked on the sides of the ship. The load line markings are not permanently affixed and the deck line is neither painted nor permanently affixed. ICLL 66/88 Ch. I/Reg 8
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: Received RO report attesting to the correction of the deficiency and visually verified the marks were permanently affixed and a contrasting color.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › International Load Line Certificate
Issued 19 August 2016
Resolved
The ILLC shall not be delivered until the surveyor has certified that the marks are correctly and permanently indicated on the ship's sides. The load line markings are not permanently affixed on either side of the vessel nor are the deck lines painted or permanently affixed. ICLL 66/88 Ch. I/Reg 9
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: Received an RO report attesting to the correction of the deficiency and visually verified the marks were permanently affixed and a contrasting color.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Quantity
Issued 19 August 2016
Resolved
All ships propelled by mechanical means shall be provided with at least two fireman's outfits. The vessel only has one fireman outfit. CCSSC 3.11.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: Received an RO report attesting to the correction of the deficiency.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 19 August 2016
Resolved
A minimum of two inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom shall be carried out during any five year period and in all cases the interval between any two such inspections shall not exceed 36 months. The vessel previously went without undergoing an out of water survey for 51 months prior to the vessel's February 2015 drydock. CCSSC 1.10.1.5
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 August 2016
Resolution: The vessel underwent an ABS drydock in February 2015.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 19 August 2016
Resolved
All lifesaving appliances prescribed in this part shall not be unduly affected by seawater. The vessel's starboard amidship life buoy has cracks, compromising its watertight integrity and exposing the buoyant material to water and the elements. CCSSC 4.3.1, LSA 1.2.2.4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 August 2016
Resolution: A new ring buoy was provided on board.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Transfer Equipment Test/Inspection Records
Issued 17 March 2016
Resolved
Each loading arm and each transfer pipe system, including metallic hoses, must not leak under static liquid pressure at least 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure. PSCO observed ship had not conducted hydrostatic testing of its bunkering lines within the past year. 33CFR156.170 (c)(4)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 703 - Prior to bunkering operations
Due 7 April 2016
Resolved 7 April 2016
Resolution: Recieved report from Liferafts Inc. San Juan Puerto Rico. Certificate of Inspection dated 07APR2016 to certify pipline has been pressure tested to 250PSI for 1 minute.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › MMD, Wiper
Issued 17 March 2016
Resolved
PSCO observed that the ships Oiler did not possess a valid license onboard. He presented an expired application thus making the ship unable to meet the minimum manning. CCSSC(2015)1.7.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 March 2016
Resolved 17 March 2016
Resolution: Mariner was able to procure a valid license enabling crew to meet ships minimum manning requirements.
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning
Issued 17 March 2016
Resolved
The company shall ensure that each ship is manned with qualified, certificated and medically fit seafarers in accordance with national and international requirements. 01 crewmember did not provide proper credentials upon request. ISM Code Part A/Reg 6.2.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 March 2016
Resolved 17 March 2016
Resolution: Crewmember was able to provide proper credentials as an Oiler enabling ship to meet its minimum manning requirements.
Operations/Management › Other Criminal/Civil Violations › Negligent Operations
Issued 27 January 2016
Resolved
Substances which are liable to spontaneous heating or combustion should not be carried unless adequate precautions have been taken to prevent the outbreak of fire. The truck utilized for loading/unloading ISO tank containers poses a fire risk due to the poor condition of its fuel tank. The tank is being secured to the truck using adjustable straps.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 January 2016
Resolved 29 January 2016
Resolution: Cargo truck was removed from service
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Pump
Issued 30 September 2015
Resolved
1410 PSCO found a small leak, dripping at a rate of approximately one drip every 2 seconds, on the port cooling pump on the port engine. CCSSC CH.1 Part B 1.11.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 October 2015
Resolved 30 October 2015
Resolution: Received report and photographs attesting that the Port Cooling Pump was successfully replaced and in working order.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Caribbean Cargo Ship Safety Code Cert. (CCSSC)
Issued 28 October 2014
Resolved
A minimum of two inspections of the ship's bottom should be carried out during a five year period. In all cases the interval between any two such inspections should not exceed thirty-six months. Ship's last inspection exceeded thirty-six months. CCSSC 1.10.1.5
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 October 2014
Resolved 3 November 2014
Resolution: Received letter from Flag authorizing vessel to postpone dry dock until 22Nov2014.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 28 October 2014
Resolved
Life saving appliances required by this chapter should comply with the technical specifications of the LSA Code. Life buoy should be of an international or vivid reddish orange. Life buoy is not international or vivid reddish orange. CCSSC 4.3.1 / LSA Code 1.2.6
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 November 2014
Resolved 5 November 2014
Resolution: Life buoy was replaced with an international or vivid reddish orange.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book
Issued 28 October 2014
Resolved
Oil Record Book Part 1 - Machinery Space Operations, each completed operation shall be signed by the officer or officers in charge of the operation concerned. Oil Record Book does not have signatures of the officers performing operations. 73/78 MARPOL (2011) I/17.4
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 5 November 2014
Resolution: Oil Record Book Part 1 was found to have proper signature of officers performing operations.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 9 August 2011
Resolved
CCSSC 1.11.1- The condition of the ship and its equipment is maintained to conform with the provisions of this Code to ensure that the ship all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship. The vessel's oily water separator is not operating properly.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 August 2011
Resolution: Conducted def check, witnessed proper operation of the oily water separator.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Ram
Issued 9 August 2011
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment is maintained to conform with the provisions of this Code to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship. Starboard hydraulic ram for steering gear is leaking hydraulic oil while in operation.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 August 2011
Resolution: Conducted deficiency check, witnessed proper operation of the hydraulic ram for steering gear.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Nozzle, Injection (fuel injection)
Issued 21 January 2011
Resolved
Emergency generator leaking fuel through hose, does not allow generator to supply power to vital circuits. Electrical power shall be sufficient to supply all those services essential for safety in an emergency. CCSSC Chapter 2. Part E 2.29.5
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 January 2011
Resolved 21 January 2011
Resolution: Chief engineer installed a new fuel oil hose. Tested to the satisfaction of the USCG.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 21 January 2011
Resolved
Starboard side steering hydraulic hose leaking hydraulic oil. All piping systems and fitting shall be of design and construction adequate for the service for which is indented. CCSSC Ch2 2.3
CCSSC Chapter 2 Part 2.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 January 2011
Resolved 21 January 2011
Resolution: Chief Engineer corrected on the spot by replacing leaking hose. Hose was then tested satisfactory.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 21 January 2011
Resolved
Starboard hydraulic hose to hydraulic ram torn, and leaking hydraulic oil. Vessel shall ensure that the ships ramp remain fit for service intended. CCSSC Ch1 part B 1.11
CCSCC Chapter 1 Part B 1.11
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 January 2011
Resolved 21 January 2011
Resolution: Chief Engineer corrected on the spot. New hoses and shaffing gear were installed.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › STCW Endorsement
Issued 24 September 2010
Resolved
0230 Vessels safe manning certificate constitutes having an engineer on board. The chief engineers application for the request of the new endorsement has expired by twenty two days; therefore not meeting the minimum safe manning for the vessel. CCSS Code 1.7.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 September 2010
Resolution: Received flag state letter stating that the Chief Engineer had paid for the new Flag endorsement and Flag is late on sending his replacement.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Block
Issued 24 September 2010
Resolved
1420 The vessel equipment should be maintained to conform to the code. The vessels port main engine has excessive leaks, also the starboard generator has excessive leaks creating a fire hazard. The vessel is to have the engine and generator repaired with minimal leaks to the satisfaction of administration.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 September 2010
Resolved 25 September 2010
Resolution: Received report from Flag Surveyor that port main engine as well as starboard generator were permanent repaired. Port State Control Officers witnessed proper operation of starboard generator as well as port engine. The deficiency has been rectified.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 12 February 2010
Resolved
The position of the rudder should be indicated at the navigation bridge. The position could not be accurately determined due to the 5 to 8 degree difference between local angle indicator and pilot house. CCSSC 2.33.8
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2010
Resolved 5 March 2010
Resolution: Technician came on board vessel and replaced steering gear rudder angle indicator. Inspectors witnessed a functional test of the steering and confirmed that the rudder angle indicators were within tolerances. 1 degree difference of indicators.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 8 April 2009
Resolved
33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(5)(D)(i)-NTVRP Control #05854 should be amended to include the volume and oil group(s) that would be involved in a worst case discharge from the vessel.
33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(5)(D)(iv)-NTVRP should be amended to address drills. Alternatively, the plan holder may elect to participate in the National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program to meet this requirement.
Due 8 May 2009
Resolved 23 July 2009
Resolution: Vessel owner/operator addressed deficiencies and amended NTVRP accordingly. Vessel issued Interim Ops expiring 7/23/2011.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Mixture Discharge Fixed Piping System
Issued 9 May 2008
Resolved
Oil water separator does not match OWS piping diagram. Remove or approve t-pipe to the satisfaction of Flag/Administration.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2008
Resolved 16 May 2008
Resolution: Vessel remove T-pipe from oil water separator to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 9 May 2008
Resolved
Vessel is bypassing the approved fixed piping system with a portable pump to transfer bilge oily water to sludge tank. Provide approval from Flag/Administration for this transfer procedure.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 May 2008
Resolved 21 May 2008
Resolution: Received Ctransfer proceidures approved by USB including the use of a portable pump to transfer the bildge water into the sludge tank.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 9 May 2008
Resolved
Provide approved transfer procedures and piping diagrams to the satisfaction of Flag/ Administration.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 May 2008
Resolution: Received copy of approved transfer proceidures.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 12 December 2007
Resolved
Master did not have a valid mariners license on board vessel. Vessel is hereby detained until it's properly manned as per Safe Manning Certificate.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 December 2007
Resolved 14 December 2007
Resolution: [withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Safety Management Certificate (ISM)
Issued 12 December 2007
Resolved
ISM Safety Management Certificate was not onboard as required by CCSSC. Evidence of Valid SMC should be provided to the USCG prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 December 2007
Resolution: Vessel provided a valid ISM SMC Certificate until 10/ Apr/2008.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 12 December 2007
Resolved
It was found that the vessel safety officer was not conducting fire drill monthly as per CCSSC Code and Safety Management System. A report from Administration should be provide to USCG acknowledging this issue.
Due 26 December 2007
Resolved 17 January 2008
Resolution: Flag surveyor conducted a fire drill and tested fire control system with satisfactory results. Also, surveyor and crew reviewed and assessed vesssel safety procedures and record keeping requirements.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Abandon Ship
Issued 12 December 2007
Resolved
It was found that there not conducting Abandon Ship drill monthly as per CCSSC Code and Safety Management System. A report from Administration should be provide to USCG acknowledging this issue.
Due 26 December 2007
Resolved 17 January 2008
Resolution: An abandon ship drill was performed (rescue boat lowered and operated in the water) to the satisfaction of Flag surveyor. Flag surveyor found that crew was familiarized with safety procedures during an abandon ship situation.
Documentation › Manifests/Lists › Dangerous Goods Manifest/Stowage Plan
Issued 12 December 2007
Resolved
It was found that Hazardous Material was transported with out shipping papers and not preparing a Dangerous Cargo Manifest . A report from Administration should be provided to USCG acknowledging this issue and resolution; Provide a Dangerous Cargo Manifest for the Hazardous Material being transported on the voyage 12 DEC 2007 with a arrival to San Juan as per 49 CFR 176.13 and 49 CFR 176.30
Due 26 December 2007
Resolved 19 January 2008
Resolution: The vessel agent submitted a complete Dangerous Cargo Manifest to the CG.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Starting System
Issued 29 January 2007
Resolved
Rescue boat is inoperable and cannot be used for rescue.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 January 2007
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Hydrostatic Release Unit
Issued 29 January 2007
Resolved
Liferafts need to be stowed appropriately & secured w/ hydrostatic releases attached.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 January 2007
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 29 January 2007
Resolved
Hatch covers for port and stbs #2 & #3 ballast tanks have bolts missing & unsecured.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 January 2007
Deck/Cargo
Issued 23 July 1997
Resolved
GAUGE DRY BULK TANKS
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 October 1997
Resolved 16 October 1997