Records from 1982 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 25 April 2024.
Inspection history · 82
25 April 2024
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7901474
13 September 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7557668
12 October 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6020866
8 October 2016
NPV Safety Exam · Administrative Inspection · ISPS II Exam · CCSSC Examination · Deficiency Check · ISM Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6018809
14 July 2016
ISPS III Exam · CCSSC Examination · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5939158
16 March 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5834555
14 March 2016
CCSSC Examination · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5831252
1 December 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5772801
10 November 2015
CCSSC Examination · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5759554
21 October 2014
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5009556
13 October 2014
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5004335
11 June 2014
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4886067
10 June 2014
CCSSC Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4885103
1 May 2012
CCSSC Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4298931
1 February 2012
CCSSC Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4235940
16 September 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4146928
28 August 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4125099
23 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4125794
21 July 2011
ISPS II Exam · CCSSC Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4088999
25 February 2011
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · CCSSC Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3952235
29 November 2010
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3900203
22 November 2010
ISPS II Exam · CCSSC Examination
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3896206
15 September 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3850667
1 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3839946
1 September 2010
CCSSC Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3841608
3 March 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3689555
9 February 2010
Deficiency Check · Ballast Water Examination · CCSSC Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3677314
19 July 2009
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3539035
14 July 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3534027
14 April 2009
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3452547
5 September 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3318307
20 August 2008
ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3304277
27 July 2008
CCSSC Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3280925
11 July 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3264579
13 February 2008
MARPOL Annex V Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3146671
7 February 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3143520
1 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3123337
8 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3111730
6 December 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3110605
22 October 2007
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3084373
5 October 2007
MARPOL Annex I Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3073945
27 September 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3067208
25 July 2007
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3007187
11 January 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2565153
9 May 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1614783
17 January 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1478903
28 February 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1058360
18 July 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 153085
14 March 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 35737
1 March 2000
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1403044
22 April 1999
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1464171
25 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 769903
15 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 194933
8 May 1998
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1128507
23 March 1998
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1375344
9 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1121097
17 April 1997
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1447699
2 April 1996
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1387965
18 March 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1443672
4 April 1995
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1371115
21 March 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1443450
2 June 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1354358
19 March 1992
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1010878
23 April 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1233999
11 December 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 921437
23 February 1990
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 921986
8 November 1989
Excursion Permit
Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1215137
11 October 1989
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1343423
28 February 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1203660
6 September 1988
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1043341
17 June 1988
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 891300
25 April 1988
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1034288
4 April 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1301742
26 February 1987
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1318866
20 August 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1309785
13 May 1986
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1301328
24 February 1986
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1306830
11 April 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1289631
7 September 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 978939
21 June 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 972561
1 March 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1281035
4 March 1982
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1275776
Documentation › Safety Management System › Conformity Maintenance Procedures
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following non-conformities. These discrepancies, included with the other material deficiencies, are evidence that the ship and/or company are not meeting the requirements of the ISM Code. Recommend an external audit. (See scanned Form B.)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
The Administration shall satisfy itself that the general structural strength of the ship is adequate. The deck strength is severely compromised: dozens of 6 inch x 6 inch doublers on the deck are evidence of a history of long-term wastage leading to penetrations into the watertight envelop of the engine room. (See scanned Form B and photographs.)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of CO2
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
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 has ... machinery with a total power output in excess of 2,200KW and yet no fixed fire extinguishing system is installed. CCSSC 3.10.3.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
The following provisions shall apply to machinery spaces of Category A: means shall be provided for stopping fuel oil transfer pumps. The remote fuel shut-off is inoperable. CCSSC 3.17.5.3
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Valves
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Approval of fire monitor arrangements shall be at the discretion of the Administration. The CCSSC Record of Equipment requires one fire monitor. The fire monitor on board cannot be charged due to a seized valve between the discharge and the bow thruster generator which serves it. CCSSC 3.7.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Heat Detectors
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Fixed fire detection and alarm systems of an approved type shall be installed in periodically unattended machinery spaces on existing ships. The heat detection system is inoperable. CCSSC 3.17.7
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Fire Fighting › Structural - B Class Divisions › Main Galleys
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
There shall be suitable fire retardant barriers built around the cooking and heating appliances where they are adjacent to combustible materials and structures. The bulkhead behind the stove is wooden with no fire retardant barrier. CCSSC 3.23.3
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Every ship shall be provided with at least two power bilge pumps. The main power bilge pump in the engine room has been inoperable since May 2016. CCSSC 2.18.4.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Generator Cable
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
The emergency source of electrical power may be a generator driven by a suitable prime mover with an independent fuel supply and starting to the satisfaction of the Administration. When testing the vessel's emergency generator, the pull cord snapped. The crew was able to start it with an arrangement that is no longer in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications. CCSSC 2.29.6.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Carriage Requirement
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Life saving appliances required by this chapter shall comply with the technical specifications of the LSA code. When the crew lowered the rescue boat to the water, the winch line was too short, leaving the rescue boat hovering just over the water. CCSSC 4.3.1, LSA Code 6.1.2.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Launching/Recovery of Survival Craft
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Rescue boats shall be launched each month with their assigned crew aboard and maneuvered in the water. In all cases, this requirement shall be complied with at least once every three months. The master stated it has been the practice to simulate launching the rescue boat in the cradle. CCSSC 4.17.4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat Equipment › First Aid Kit
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Life saving appliances required by this chapter shall comply with the technical specifications of the LSA code. The normal equipment of every rescue boat shall consist of: a first-aid outfit and a portable fire extinguisher. The rescue boat did not have a fire extinguisher, and the first aid kit had medicine expiring in 2003. CCSSC 4.3.1, LSA Code 5.1.2.2.9&.14
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Number
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
In every ship, the number and position of hydrants shall be such that at least two jets of water not emanating from the same hydrant shall reach any ro-ro cargo space, each from a single length of hose. There is only one hose station, and the arrangements of the cargo on deck limited the accessibility of the hydrants and the ability to properly fight a fire on the aft half of the ship. CCSSC 3.4.3
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Location/Position
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
In ships where deck cargo may be carried, the position of the hydrants shall be such that they are always accessible. The arrangement of the cargo on deck limited the crew's accessibility to the single hydrant and would hamper their ability to properly fight a fire on the aft half of the ship, where dangerous cargo is stored, if it caught on fire. CCSSC 3.4.4.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Number
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
No dead-end corridor having a length of more than seven meters shall be accepted. The stowage arrangement of cargo immediately aft of the superstructure from port to starboard twelve feet in height across the entire cargo deck impedes the crew's ability to escape from the galley/accommodation space and limits escape to a single ladder. CCSSC 3.17.4.4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
A minimum of two inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom shall be carried out during any five year period. The vessel has been issued two conditional CCSSC certificates in the past three months. The June 2016 cert. lists the last dry-dock as 2011(R). The August 2016 cert. lists 2014 (I) as the last dry-dock. There is no paperwork on board attesting to either dry-dock. CCSSC 1.10.1.5
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Non-conducting Deck Covering
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Where necessary, non-conducting mats or gratings shall be provided at the front of switchboards. The vessel has switchboards labeled "high voltage" in the galley without non-conducting mats on a steel deck. CCSSC 2.27.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
The arrangements for storage, distribution, and utilization of oil in pressure lubricating systems shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. There are multiple lube oil leaks on both generators and the prime movers draining into a total of five plastic containers dedicated for continuous use. CCSSC 3.20.3
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Every ship shall be provided with not less than six hand held red flare signals and two buoyant orange smoke signals. The vessel was missing all hand held flares and smoke signals. CCSSC 3.20.3
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Lifesaving › Line-Throwing Appliances › Projectiles
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
All vessels operating in Restricted Areas II are to be provided with two line throwing apparatus which shall be stored in the navigation bridge. There was only one line throwing apparatus on board, and it had been expired since 2015. CCSSC 4.13
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Arrival/Departure Tests
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
No person may cause a vessel to enter into or get underway on the navigable waters of the U.S. unless no more than 12 hours before entering or getting underway, the following equipment has been tested: steering gear, internal comms., emer. gen., emer. lighting, and main propulsion machinery. The crew is not logging pre-arrival checks in the official logbook. 33 CFR 164.25
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Mixture Discharge Pump
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
No person may operate an ocean-going ship of 100 gross tons and above but less than 400 gross tons unless the ship has a means on the weather deck near the discharge outlet to stop each pump that is used to discharge oily mixtures. The remote fuel pump shut-down fitted near the starboard bunker station is inoperable. 33 CFR 155.420(a)(5)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Fixed Containment
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
A ship 100 gross tons or more must have a fixed container or enclosed deck area under or around each fuel oil or bulk lubricating oil tank vent, overflow, and fill pipe, that: has a capacity of at least one-half barrel. The port side bunker station containment has a wastage penetration approximately three inches in diameter near the deck. 33 CFR 155.320(b)(1)&(a)(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
The rings, lines and letters shall be permanently marked on the sides of the ship. The Plimsol, Timber Load Line, and Assigning Authority marks are not permanently affixed. ICLL 66/88 Annex I / Reg. 8
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Guard rail courses shall be not more than 380mm apart. Chains forming courses on both sides of the navigation bridge are more than 480mm apart. ICLL 66/88 Annex I / Reg. 25(3)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Overspeed Device
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Where risk of over-speeding of machinery exists, means shall be provided to ensure that the safe speed is not exceeded. The needle of the tachometer on the port side generator spins in 360 degree circles without indicating the operating speed. CCSSC 2.19.3
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator Cable
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Electrical installations shall be such that: the safety of personnel and ship from electrical hazards will be assured. There are exposed wires wrapped with electrical tape on the forward quarter of the starboard generator. CCSSC 2.26.1.3
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Markings
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Each rescue boat shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of the LSA code. All rescue boats shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 4.4.9. The rescue boat is only marked with the name of the vessel. CCSSC 4.5, LSA Code 5.1.3.4 & .4.4.9
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
Fire control plans shall be kept up to date. The fire control plan on board only indicates the location of six ring buoys when the CCSSC Record of Equipment requires eight ring buoys and there are eight ring buoys on board. It also only indicates the location of one bilge pump when two are required and on board. CCSSC 3.13.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 14 October 2016
No resolution recorded
The master shall make or have made in the Logbook the following entries: the names of all seafarers employed on board for each voyage. The captain only logs crew arrivals and departures and not all crew members for each voyage. CCSSC 7.3.1.6
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Minimum Safe Manning Document
Issued 12 October 2016
Resolved
The certificates issued under 1.12 shall be readily available on board for examination at all times. The vessel's agent took all documents and left no copies on board. CCSSC 1.15.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2016
Resolved 12 October 2016
Resolution: The agent returned the certificates to the vessel.
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Medical Fitness
Issued 14 March 2016
Resolved
medical certificates shall remain valid for a maximum period of two years. PSCO found the medical certificate for the ship's oiler to be expired. STCW I/9.5
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 March 2016
Resolved 16 March 2016
Resolution: The vessel's oiler provided proof of valid medical exam certificate.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Release Mechanism
Issued 14 March 2016
Resolved
Hydrostatic release units other than disposable units shall be serviced at intervals not exceeding twelve months. PSCO found the hydrostatic release unit for the EPIRB to be expired. CCSSC (2015) 4.8.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 March 2016
Resolved 16 March 2016
Resolution: The vessel provided invoice receipt for the purchase of a new hydrostatic release.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 14 March 2016
Resolved
Rescue Boats shall be stowed: in a state of continuous readiness for launching in not more than 5 min. PSCO found that the outboard engine for the rescue boat could not be started and ran as designed. CCSSC(2015) 4.9.8.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 March 2016
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Crew repaired rescue boat motor prior to PSCO departure. PSCO witnessed a satisfactory operational test.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 10 November 2015
Resolved
Each Transfer pipe system must not leak under static liquid pressure at least 1.5x the MAWP. There was no documentation on board to serve as proof of the last bunker piping test.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 December 2015
Resolved 1 December 2015
Resolution: Received proper documentation from Liferafts Inc. stating "3 inch steel pipeline for bunker from the main deck to the engine room. Testing was performed to a test pressure of 250 PSI and was held for a period of 1 minute. MAWP is 166 PSI"
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 10 November 2015
Resolved
Rescue boats shall be stowed in a state of continuous readiness for launching in not more than 5 minutes. Rescue boat engine would not start. CCSSC 4.9.8.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 December 2015
Resolved 10 November 2015
Resolution: Crew was able to start engine prior to the exam team dis-embarking the vessel.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › STCW Certificate, Navigation Watch Rating
Issued 10 June 2014
Resolved
All seafarers serving on a board who are required to be certificated must hold an appropriate certificate or a valid dispensation, or provide documentary proof that an application for an endorsement has been submitted to the administration. Deck officers Panamanian endorsement is expired & one AB's license from Panama has expired.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 June 2014
Resolved 10 June 2014
Resolution: Vessel received two new crewmembers with valid credentials to replace the ones with expired ones.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device
Issued 21 July 2011
Resolved
CCSSC 1.11.1- The condition of the ship and its equipment is maintained to conform with the provisions of this Code Vessel's echo depth sounding device was not operational during the inspection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 September 2011
Resolved 16 September 2011
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 21 July 2011
Resolved
CCSSC 2.33.8- The position of the rudder, if power-operated, should be indicated at the navigation bridge. The vessels rudder angle indicator was not giving accurate readings during the inspection.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 July 2011
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
Issued 21 July 2011
Resolved
CCSSC 1.10.2.1- The survey certificate should include the following items, the structure, machinery and equipment, other than those items surveyed with the life-saving appliances and installations. The current CCSSC certificate did not include the auto pilot manufacturer or list the gyro compass and in addition had numerous penciled in corrections.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 August 2011
Resolved 28 August 2011
Resolution: Vessel has made the appropriate corrections to the CCSSC equipment deocument.
Operations/Management › EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) › 4.1.1.1-Documentation Routine Vessel Inspection
Issued 21 July 2011
Resolved
VGP 4.1.1.1- Vessel is required to have a Vessel General Permit Plan. Vessel is not in compliance with the EPA vessel general permit program.
Due 21 July 2011
Resolved 21 July 2011
Resolution: The PSCO obtained verbal confirmation from the master that the corrective action will be taken to address the deficiency.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Detector/Call Point Grouping
Issued 22 November 2010
Resolved
FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM IN THE ENGINE ROOM IS NOT WORKING. MAKE PERMANANT REPAIRS TO UNIT AND SEND TECHNITIAN REPORT TO COAST GUARD ATESTING TO SYSTEM REPAIRS. DUE DATE 29NOV2010. CCSSC REG 3.8.1 40C
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 November 2010
Resolved 29 November 2010
Resolution: Vessel installed new battery to system and successful tested all heat sensors in engine room for USCG Inspectors. Vessel also showed inspectors that the alarm signal was recieved on the bridge.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 4 September 2010
Resolved
Repair 7' x 1' section of stbd fwd hull in vicinity of galley, frames 12, 13, 14, 15 and #2 balast tank vent pipe to satisfaction of class and USCG.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 September 2010
Resolved 5 September 2010
Resolution: Received satisfactory class/flag report attesting to proper repairs.
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning
Issued 9 February 2010
Resolved
Master required per minimum safe manning certificate does not have Panama endorsement to national license, nor an application for endorsement on file. Provide master on board with proper license and endorsement prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 February 2010
Resolved 12 February 2010
Resolution: Master has obtained proper endorsement application from Panama, which is to expire in May 2010.
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning
Issued 9 February 2010
Resolved
Deck officer required per minimum safe manning certificate does not have Panama endorsement to national license, nor an application for endorsement on file. Provide deck officer on board with proper license and endorsement prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 February 2010
Resolved 12 February 2010
Resolution: Vessel was able to produce documentation from Panama stating that a new liscense has been issued for the deck officer on board.
Communications › Internal Communications System › Sound-powered Telephone
Issued 9 February 2010
Resolved
Vessel failed to provide adequate communication between bridge and aft steering gear room. At least two independent means of communicating orders are required but only one is operable. Ensure the two independent means of communication are in working order. CCSSC Ch. 2 Part D Reg. 2.19.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 February 2010
Resolution: Sound powered phone at steering station fixed to the satisfaction of flag and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Navigation › Emergency Steering › Communications to Emergency Steering
Issued 9 February 2010
Resolved
The rudder angle indicator on the bridge and steering control station are off by 5 degrees on starboard side. Ensure rudder angle indicator reads correctly. CCSSC code ch. 2 Part F Reg. 2.33.8
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2010
Resolved 3 March 2010
Resolution: USCG inspectors verified proper operation of rudder angle indicator on bridge and on steering control station.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 9 February 2010
Resolved
Port side ship service generator fuel oil line is leaking from fuel filter to outboard head posing a significant fire hazard. Fuel oil distribution shall ensure safety of ship and persons on board.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 February 2010
Resolved 12 February 2010
Resolution: Fuel leak fixed to the satisfaction of flag and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pump
Issued 9 February 2010
Resolved
Steering gear pumps failed to operate locally at port and starboard solenoid valves. Measures shall be taken to ensure that this equipment is functioning. CCSSC code Ch. 2 Part F Reg. 2.36.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 February 2010
Resolution: Equipment fixed to the satisfaction of flag and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 9 February 2010
Resolved
The planks in pipe tunnel and aft steering gear room are not properly secured, thus creating safety hazard to crew. Bolt down planks to ensure safety standards are met. CCSSC Code Ch. 2 Part B Reg 2.12.5.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 February 2010
Resolution: Planks have been bolted down to the satisfaction of flag and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Ground Detection
Issued 9 February 2010
Resolved
Ship's ground detection system is showing significant grounds on bus bar "A" and "B". this condition could create a hazard to operating electrical equipment continuously monitored providing level to earth.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 February 2010
Resolved 12 February 2010
Resolution: ground detection system fixed to the satisfaction of flag and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-electric) › Piping (air intake)
Issued 9 February 2010
Resolved
Both ship service generators emergency shut down devices failed to operate properly. Ship must be provided with working automatic shut off arrangements. CCSSC Ch. 2 Part D. Reg. 2.19.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 February 2010
Resolution: Emergency shut down device fixed to the satisfaction of flag and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 9 February 2010
Resolved
The Tachometer for the STBD main engine is disconnected. Ship shall provide means to ensure safe speed is not exceeded. CCSSC Ch. 2 Part D Reg. 2.19.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 February 2010
Resolution: The tachometer for the STBD main engine has been fixed to the satisfaction of flag and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type 1
Issued 9 February 2010
Resolved
The MSD has unauthorized piping configuration change with a soft patch over wasted area on the overboard discharge line. Ensure proper repair with permission from administration.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 February 2010
Resolved 12 February 2010
Resolution: The line in question, the overboard discharge was fully replaced with an approximate 5 foot section of new pipe. Also approximately 90% of the vent piping was replaced as well.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
Issued 6 December 2007
Resolved
Provide Certificate of Compliance (listed as CCSSC equivalent).
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 December 2007
Resolved 6 December 2007
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › International Load Line Certificate
Issued 6 December 2007
Resolved
Provide Loadline Certificate.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 December 2007
Resolved 6 December 2007
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning
Issued 5 October 2007
Resolved
The vessel was found sailing short from the requirements of the Safe Manning Certificate. The vessel is required in the engineering department to have a Chief Engineer, an Engineer Officer and an Oiler on board. Only a C/E and Oiler were on board. There was also no E/O listed on the crew list. Vessel is to meet the Minimum Safe Manning requirements prior to departure from port.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 October 2007
Resolution: Vessel was issued a new interim safe manning certificate issued 10OCT2007 valid for 30 days. This Certificate does not include an Engineer officer.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Certificate
Issued 5 October 2007
Resolved
The vessel does not have a valid Caribbean Cargo Ship Safety Certificate or SOLAS Safety Certificates. The Vessel must present valid safety documentation prior to departure from port. If the vessel issued a CCSSC, the Administration shall provide a formal report as to which tonnage scheme the vessel is regulated under.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 October 2007
Resolution: Vessel''''s Administration has Changed the tonnage scheme IAW IMO resolution A494(XII) Listing the new Regulatory tonnage at 298 and Issued a new CCSSC.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › STCW Endorsement
Issued 5 October 2007
Resolved
Vessels master and C/O can not provide valid flag state endorsements. Valid endorsements must be on board prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 October 2007
Resolution: Applications for Panamainian Endorsement for the Master and C/O are onboard.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 5 October 2007
Resolved
Vessel has Intrim ISM Certificates, however the Master was unaware of any ISM procedures in place on board and the Company has not provided the Master with a Safety Management System to follow. Company must provide an approved SMS on board and conduct training of the SMS to all crew prior to departure from port. Such a system shall include the following functional requirements:
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 October 2007
Resolution: A SMS is on board and has begun to be implemented. An Initial Audit has been completed by the administration and the full Internal and External Audits are scheduled for 15DEC2007. Full implementation of ISM is expected my 30NOV2007.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › STCW Certificate of Proficiency, Rescue Boats
Issued 5 October 2007
Resolved
Vessel was unable to provide any STCW mandatory proficiency training certificates for the rated crew members on board. All crew members are to provide basic safety training certificates for rescue boats, advanced fire fighting, and first aid/medical care prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 October 2007
Resolution: All Crew members listed on the Safe Manning document provided attending USCG inspector with STCW Basic safety training certificates or equivalent.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 27 September 2007
Resolved
Vessel has not submitted a Vessel Response Plan according to the E-VRP website. In accordance with ALCOAST 398/05 a new regulation is going to be issued for non-tank vessels over 400 gross tons to submit a Vessel response plan. A deficiency has been issued with no expir
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 July 2008
Resolution: Vessel is under 400 GT and does not meet the requirements for this regulation.
Fire Fighting › Self-contained Breathing Apparatus
Issued 17 January 2002
Resolved
SCBA was improperly maintained and crew did not know how often or how recently it had tested for suitability for service. This deficiency was discovered in the midst of an SIP inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 January 2002
Resolution: Refresher training was conducted by marine inspector on the spot. Master and SIP inspector were counselled to have more regular training.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 April 1999
Resolved
MAKE PERMINANT REPAIRS TO FRACTURE IN STBD RUDDER ROOM BULKHEAD AT RUDDER FOUNDATION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 April 1999
Resolved 29 April 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 22 April 1999
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH THE 8TH COAST GUARD DISTRICT POLICY "RESCUE BOATS ON OSV'S" DATED 12 NOV 98 TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINEINSPECTOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 April 1999
Resolved 22 April 1999
Engineering
Issued 18 March 1996
Resolved
REPAIR EXHAUST FLEX COUPLING TO PORT MDE AND REATTACH EXHAUST LAGGING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 March 1996
Resolved 18 March 1996
Engineering
Issued 18 March 1996
Resolved
REPAIR OIL LEAK ON TOP OF SSG#1 NEAR GOVERNOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 March 1996
Resolved 18 March 1996
Engineering
Issued 18 March 1996
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF RPM GAUGE FOR SSG #1
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 March 1996
Resolved 18 March 1996
Engineering
Issued 18 March 1996
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF RPM GAUGE FOR SSG #2.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 March 1996
Resolved 18 March 1996
Documentation
Issued 21 March 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE ON BOARD COMPLETE AND UPDATED OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES TO MEET REQUIREMENTS OF 33 CFR 155.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 March 1994
Resolved 21 March 1994
Documentation
Issued 21 March 1994
Resolved
SUBMIT PROPER AUTOMATION SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURES TO MSO MORGAN CITY FOR REVIEW.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 March 1994
Resolved 21 March 1994
Unknown
Issued 17 June 1988
Resolved
REPAIR OR REPLACE POTABLE WATER PUMP AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 June 1988
Resolved 17 June 1988
Unknown
Issued 17 June 1988
Resolved
REPAIR OR REPLACE RED FOX SUMP PUMP (MSD) AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 June 1988
Resolved 17 June 1988
Unknown
Issued 17 June 1988
Resolved
REPAIR OR REPLACE SANITARY PUMP AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 June 1988
Resolved 17 June 1988
Unknown
Issued 4 April 1988
Resolved
IN THE PRESENCE OF A COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR, CONDUCT SATISFACTORY TEST OF AIR RECEIVER RELIEF VALVES (250PSI MAWP).
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1988
Resolved 4 April 1988
Deck/Cargo
Issued 4 April 1988
Resolved
REPLACE HOLED FLAME SCREENS ON ALL FUEL TANK VENTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1988
Resolved 4 April 1988
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 April 1988
Resolved
REINSTALL STARBOARD ANCHOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1988
Resolved 4 April 1988
Construction/Loadline
Issued 24 February 1986
Resolved
REPLACE COUPLING GAURD ON BILGE PUMP.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 February 1986
Resolved 24 February 1986
Construction/Loadline
Issued 24 February 1986
Resolved
WELD HOLE IN BILGE MANIFOLD SUCTION LINE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 February 1986
Resolved 24 February 1986
Navigation
Issued 24 February 1986
Resolved
REPAIR SOUND POWER PHONE ENGINE ROOM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 February 1986
Resolved 24 February 1986
Engineering
Issued 24 February 1986
Resolved
REPAIR ENGINE TACOMETER ON PORT MAIN.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 February 1986
Resolved 24 February 1986
Construction/Loadline
Issued 24 February 1986
Resolved
REPLACE HANDLE TO OILY BILGE LINE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 February 1986
Resolved 24 February 1986
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 24 February 1986
Resolved
MOUNT GAURD TO WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 February 1986
Resolved 24 February 1986
Construction/Loadline
Issued 24 February 1986
Resolved
WELD HOLE IN OILY BILGE LINE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 February 1986
Resolved 24 February 1986
Fire Fighting
Issued 24 February 1986
Resolved
REPLACE GAUGE TO FIRE PUMP IN PILOT HOUSE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 February 1986
Resolved 24 February 1986
Navigation
Issued 24 February 1986
Resolved
REPAIR #1 STEERING PUMP IN NFU MODE FOR RUDDER ANGLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 February 1986
Resolved 24 February 1986
Deck/Cargo
Issued 24 February 1986
Resolved
INSTALL STBD ANCHOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 February 1986
Resolved 24 February 1986
Engineering
Issued 1 March 1984
Resolved
TACHOMETERS MAIN ENGINES WERE INOPERATIVE AND OVERSPEED COULD NOT BE CHECKED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 April 1984
Resolved 1 March 1984