Records from 2002 to 2018. Most recent: inspection, 26 January 2018.
Inspection history · 55
26 January 2018
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6344036
13 December 2017
NPV Safety Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6323596
12 December 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6323228
7 December 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6320536
6 November 2017
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6301465
4 November 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6300726
4 November 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6300730
2 August 2017
ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6228068
20 May 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6150761
23 April 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6132295
20 April 2017
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6128750
15 March 2017
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6105084
12 January 2017
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6069766
12 December 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6056216
12 December 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6056230
17 October 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6024601
14 October 2016
ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6022335
6 September 2016
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5993092
25 July 2016
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5952303
15 June 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5908009
18 May 2016
COE-Dockside · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5880577
14 April 2016
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5854006
8 March 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5829060
5 February 2016
COE-Dockside · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5810103
31 January 2016
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5806713
6 January 2016
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5791911
7 December 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5776672
6 December 2015
Deficiency Check · NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5776218
2 November 2015
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5755398
2 November 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5756678
8 October 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5001604
3 October 2014
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4998573
24 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4963921
24 May 2014
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4864199
2 May 2014
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4844999
29 September 2011
ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4157019
28 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4161541
14 September 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4145090
25 August 2011
Deficiency Check · PII Safety Exam · COE-Dockside · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4120551
19 March 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3700441
22 December 2009
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3654216
21 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3650660
9 November 2008
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3359966
19 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3118826
5 May 2007
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2922861
14 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2780121
17 April 2006
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2626669
25 May 2005
Enhanced Seaway Inspection (Massena only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2353037
25 May 2005
Joint Vessel Security Verification (Massena only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2353040
15 February 2005
MARPOL Annex I Examination · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2292801
31 October 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1939705
17 July 2003
Administrative Inspection · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1849307
22 January 2003
Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1733578
15 July 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1647986
28 April 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1609223
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 26 January 2018
No resolution recorded
Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and ready for immediate use. PSCOs observed a total of 12 jubilee patches on the fire main line on deck where temporary repairs were made to the fire main via new sections of pipe and compression fittings. Permanent repairs to be made to the satisfaction of the RO [DNV-GL]. (74 SOLAS 14 II-2/14.1) (40ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 26 January 2018 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Mixture Discharge Fixed Piping System
Issued 26 January 2018
No resolution recorded
Sludge tanks shall be fitted with standard discharge connections. Starboard side standard discharge connection pipe found to have pinhole leak. (MARPOL I/13) (40ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 26 January 2018 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 26 January 2018
No resolution recorded
All electrical equipment shall be installed as to not cause injury when handled or touched in a normal manner. PSCOs observed multiple light fixtures in bow thruster room with broken covers and fans for an air compressor in bow thruster room hooked up via long extension cord. (74 SOLAS 97 II-1/45.1.3) (50ac)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2018 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 26 January 2018
No resolution recorded
The company should establish procedures to ensure that the vessel is maintained, and ensure that any non-conformity is reported. There is no documentary evidence showing notification to the company regarding temporary repairs (i.e. 12 jubilee patches) to fire main on cargo deck. (74 SOLAS 14 IX/3.1 REF ISM 10.2) (50ac)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2018 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Plans for Shipboard Operations
Issued 26 January 2018
No resolution recorded
The company should establish procedures, plans, and instructions for key shipboard operations concerning the safety of the ship. PSCOs found electrical control panel for sample smoke extraction for cargo holds to be turned off and all section valves in sampling lines to be closed rendering the system inoperable. There is no SMS procedure authorizing this critical fire detection system to be disabled and no procedure in place to ensure it is enabled prior to carrying hazardous/dangerous cargo. Company must develop procedure if this key safety system will be periodically disabled. (74 SOLAS 14 IX/3.1 REF ISM 7) (50ac)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2018 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 26 January 2018
Resolved
Fire fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and ready for immediate use. PSCOs requested to test emergency fire pump at 1215 local time. Crew could not demonstrate adequate pressure in fire main via emergency fire pump until 1245 local time. (74 SOLAS 14 II-2/14.1) (10c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 January 2018
Resolved 26 January 2018
Resolution: After 30 minutes, crew was able to purge entrained air in line and demonstrate adequate pressure from 2 fire hoses via emergency fire pump.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 6 November 2017
Resolved
0750- DOORS REQUIRED TO BE SELF-CLOSING SHALL NOT BE FITTED WITH HOLD-BACK HOOKS. THE MAJORITY OF ENGINE ROOM DOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH HOLD-BACKS. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/47.2, 17AC
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 December 2017
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from ABS satisfying the requirement
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 6 November 2017
Resolved
0750- DOORS FITTED IN BOUNDARY BULKHEADS OF MACHINERY SPACES OF CATEGORY A SHALL BE REASONABLY GASTIGHT AND SELF-CLOSING. THE DOOR BETWEEN A/C ROOM AND BAGGAGE ROOM WAS FOUND MISSING A LATCH, ALLOWING GAS TO ENTER THE SPACE. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/47.1, 17AC
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 December 2017
Resolved 13 December 2017
Resolution: Vessel doors found to be gas tight and self closing
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 6 November 2017
Resolved
0730- FIRE HOSES SHALL, TOGETHER W/ ANY NECESSARY FITTINGS AND TOOLS, BE KEPT READY FOR USE IN CONSPICOUS POSITIONS NEAR THE WATER SERVICE HYDRANTS OR CONNECTIONS. SPANNER WRENCHES WERE MISSING FROM MULTIPLE FIRE HOSE BOXES AND LASHING WERE FOUND BLOCKING FIRE HOSE BOX, RENDERING IT INACCESSIBLE. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/4.7.1, 10C
Due 6 November 2017
Resolved 6 November 2017
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System › General
Issued 6 November 2017
Resolved
9800- MSD SHALL BE FREE OF DESIGN DEFECTS SUCH AS ROUGH OR SHARP EDGES THAT MAY CAUSE BODILY INJURIES OR THAT WOULD ALLOW TOXIC SUBSTANCES TO ESCAPE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE VESSEL. PUNGENT SMELL OF RAW SEWAGE WAS SEEN AND OBSERVED THROUGHT ENGINE ROOM. AN ACTIVE LEAK WAS ALSO OBSERVED. 33 CFR 159.95(A)(1)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 December 2017
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNV-GL satisfying the requirement
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 6 November 2017
Resolved
1599- NO PERSON MAY CAUSE A VESSEL TO ENTER INTO OR GET UNDERWAY, ON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE U.S. UNLESS MORE THAN 12 HRS BEFORE ENTERING OR GETTING UNDERWAY EQUIPMENT IN THIS REGULATION IS TESTED. DUE TO LACK OF LOGBOOK ENTRIES, PSCO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF TESTS WERE BEING CONDUCTED.
Due 6 November 2017
Resolved 6 November 2017
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 2 August 2017
Resolved
Solas 74 (97 Cons.) II-2/15.2.5
Every oil fuel pipe, which if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a daily service tank shall be fitted with a cork or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space. During testing, chief engineer broke the actuating lever, from the emergency generator quick closing valve rendering it inoperable.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 August 2017
Resolved 2 August 2017
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Pump, Positive Displacement
Issued 2 August 2017
Resolved
Solas 72 (97 Cons.) II-2/15.2.4
Precautions shall be taken to prevent any oil that may escape under pressure from any pump from coming into contact with heated surfaces. PSCO observed fuel misting from fuel priming pump onto No.2 ship service generator.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 August 2017
Resolved 2 August 2017
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Doors
Issued 2 August 2017
Resolved
Solas 72 (97 Cons.) II-2/47.2
Doors required to be self closing shall not be fitted with hold back hooks. Fire doors were observed blocked open in the following Class "A" boundaries: Air Conditioning room to emergency generator room, Air conditioning room to luggage room also rendered inoperable, due to the removal of latching system. All class "B" doors in main stair-well found open.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 August 2017
Resolved 3 August 2017
Resolution: Class Survey Statement Narrative Annex
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 2 August 2017
Resolved
Solas 74 (2014) IX/3.1 ISM Code Part A 9.2
The company should establish procedures for the implementation of corrective action, including measures intended to prevent recurrence. Deficiencies 3,4,6 and 7 are all recurrent deficiencies previously documented last vessels detention, September 2016. Vessel displays a disregard to fire prevention and safety.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2017
Resolved 13 December 2017
Resolution: Vessels fire prevention and safety procedures found in good standing
Engineering › Feedwater/Condensate Water System › Pump
Issued 2 August 2017
Resolved
Solas 74 (04 Cons.) II-1/26/1
The machinery space for which they are intended shall be adequate for service which they are intended. Observed the A/C compressor pump excessively leaking water.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 October 2017
Resolved 3 August 2017
Resolution: Class Survey Statement Narrative Annex
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 2 August 2017
Resolved
Solas 74 (04 Cons.) II-1/26.1
The machinery service for which they are intended shall be adequate for service which they are intended and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts. Observed the air compressor pump located in the main engine control room with safety panel covering fast moving belts removed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 October 2017
Resolved 3 August 2017
Resolution: Class Survey Statement Narrative Annex
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 20 April 2017
Resolved
1420. The machinery shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger on board. Excessive amounts of oil were found pooled under the shaft seal and main generators, posing a safety concern to crew. 2004SOLASII-1/26.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 April 2017
Resolution: Received satisfactory class report.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-Activitating Smoke Signals
Issued 20 April 2017
Resolved
0650. Not less than 2 lifebuoys with self-igniting lights and smoke signals shall be provided and be capable of quick release from the nav bridge. Life buoy on port side bridge wing was not attached to self-activiating smoke signal. 97SOLASIII/7.1.3
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 April 2017
Resolution: Received satisfactory class report.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › Instructions (engine start/operation)
Issued 20 April 2017
Resolved
0680. Posters shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls and shall illustrate the purpose of controls and the procedures for operating the appliance and give relevant instructions. Operating instructions were wasted and unable to be read. 97SOLASIII/9.2.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 April 2017
Resolution: Received satisfactory class report.
Lifesaving › Line-Throwing Appliances › Projectiles
Issued 20 April 2017
Resolved
0690. Every line-throwing appliance shall incluide not less than 04 projectiles each capable of carrying the line at least 230m in calm weather. All 04 line-throwing appliances were found to be expired. 97SOLASIII/49.1.2
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 April 2017
Resolution: Received satisfactory class report.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type II
Issued 20 April 2017
Resolved
9800. MSD shall be free of design defects such as rough or sharp edges that may cause bodily injuries or that would allow toxic substances to escape to the interior of the vessel. Pungent smell of raw sewage was seen and smelled throughout engine room. 33CFR159.95(a)(1)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 April 2017
Resolution: Received satisfactory class report.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion-electric) › Battery
Issued 14 October 2016
Resolved
Each emergency generating set arranged to start automatically shall have a second source of energy for an additional 3 starts. The vessels #2 battery bank for the E/G was unable to start the E/G. The crew was able to produce a non-conformity report and a purchase request for new batteries.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 October 2016
Resolved 15 October 2016
Resolution: PSC HOU GAL received delivery receipt of spare batteries satisfying the requirment.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
#01 1020/Fire Alarm Any required fixed fire detection systems shall be capable of immediate operation at all times. The smoke detectors in the ships workshop and engine control room are covered, inhibiting its smoke detection capabilities. SOLAS 74(97CONS)II-2/13.1.1 30AC
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNVGL satisfying the requirement.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
#02 0750/Fire Prevention Doors required to be self closing shall not be fitted with hold back hooks. Fire doors were observed blocked open or fitted with holdbacks in the following class "A" boundaries: From generator space to steering gear room, from main engine room to workshop, from air condition room to luggage room. 74SOLAS(97CONS)II-2/47.2 (Cont on Form B. See attachments in documents.)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNVGL satisfying the requirement.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Insulation (Penetration of Oil/Oil Vapors)
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
#3 2099/SOLAS Op Def. In a ship which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. Fuel oil purifier insulation was found saturated with oil creating a fire hazard. 74SOLAS(97CONS)II-2/15.3 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNVGL satisfying the requirement.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
#01 0735/Personal Equip./Firefighting: A Fireman's outfit shall consist of protective clothing of material to protect the skin from heat radiating from the fire and from burns scalding by steam. The outer surface shall be water resistant. Fireman's outfits displayed excessive wear and one pair of pants had a significant tear. 74SOLAS(97CONS)II-2/17.1.1.1 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNVGL satisfying the requirement.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Non-conducting Deck Covering
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
#05 0950/Electric Equip In General Non conducting mats shall be provided at the front and rear of the switchboard. PSCO observed switchboards in the following locations: Machinery steering gear room, purifier room, and main engine control room with no non conducting mats. 74SOLAS(04CONS)II-1/45.2 17ac
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNVGL satisfying the requirement.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Purifier
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
#7 2050/Operations of Machinery: The machinery shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. Lube oil purifier motor continuously overheating. 74SOLAS(04CONS)II-1/26.1 17ac
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNVGL satisfying the requirement.
Engineering › Feedwater/Condensate Water System › Pump
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
#08 2050/Operations of Machinery: The machinery equipment for which they are intended shall be adequate for service which they are intended. Observed the A/C compressor pump excessively leaking water. 74SOLAS(04CONS)II-1/26.1 40ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNVGL satisfying the requirement.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
#09 0820 Protection machines/parts: The machinery shall be adequate for the service for which they are intended and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts. Observed the air compressor pump located in the main engine control room with safety panel covering fast moving belts removed. 74SOLAS(04CONS)II-1/26.1 40ac
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNVGL satisfying the requirement.
Engineering › Steam System (main) › Lagging/Insulation
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
#10 0820 Protection Machines/Parts: Boilers, associated piping systems shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and protected as to reduce to minimum any dangers to persons on board, due regard being paid to hot surface. Observed exposed steam piping near upper engine room ladder with missing insulation. 74SOLAS(04CONS)II-1/26.1 40ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNVGL satisfying the requirement.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
#11 0950/ Electric Equip in General: All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed not to cause injury when handled or touched. Observed two lights located in the machinery space on the port and starboard sides missing protective covers. 74SOLAS(04CONS)II-1/45.1.3 40ac
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 9 September 2016
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNVGL satisfying the requirement.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Stability
Issued 5 February 2016
Resolved
0615 - Rescue Boat - Inflated rescue boat shall be maintained at all times in a fully inflated condition. Rescue boat sponsons cannot maintain inflation, degrading its ability to maintain a fully inflated condition. - 74SOLAS(1997) CH III/ 48.3.11
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 February 2016
Resolution: PSCO received class report attesting to
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Hull (inflated)
Issued 6 December 2015
Resolved
0615- Rescue Boat- Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working and ready for immediate use. Rescue boat is inoperable due to holes in the inflatable sponson. 74 SOLAS (14 cons.) III/20.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 December 2015
Resolved 5 February 2016
Resolution: Port State Control Officer validated deficiency as unresolved. Wrote new inspection report "prior to departure".
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity
Issued 2 May 2014
Resolved
0660-SOLAS 74 (09) Ch. III Reg 7.2.1.2- A number of lifejackets suitable for children equal to 10% of the passengers shall be provided. There are currently no child size lifejackets on board.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 May 2014
Resolution: Recieved receipt of children lifejackets.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 2 May 2014
Resolved
1200-ICLL66 Ch I Reg 8- The ring, line and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark background. The marks shall be plainly visible. The deck line and load line were not plainly visible.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 May 2014
Resolution: Crew painted deck line and load line.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scupper
Issued 2 May 2014
Resolved
1286-ICLL66 Ch 2 Reg 22 (3)- Scuppers and discharge pipes originating at any level and penetrating the shell below the freeboard deck or above the waterline shall be provided with a non-returning valve at the shell. Scupper plugs were missing from 4 deck drains.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 May 2014
Resolution: Scupper plugs were replaced and PSCOs verified.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Connections
Issued 2 May 2014
Resolved
0720-SOLAS74(01) Ch. II Reg 4.7.1- Each hose shall be provided with a nozzle and necessary coupling. Hoses together with any necessary fittings and tools be kept ready to use. 4 spanner wrenches are missing.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 May 2014
Resolution: Received reciept of 6 spanner wrenches.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 29 September 2011
Resolved
The condition of the ship in all respects shall remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or the crew. Vessel has a hole in the hull allowing water to ingress into a machinery space void. SOLAS 74 2004 Cons. Ed. CH. I/11 17 a/c
Vessel made temporary repair to machinery space void tank in way of doubler plate. Condition of class issued for permanent repair to hull.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2012
Resolved 19 April 2013
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from GL stating deficiency was rectified. Class GL accepted temporary repairs and issued a requirement for permanent repairs that was satisfied while ship was in dry dock.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Container Construction
Issued 29 September 2011
Resolved
Ships with lifeboats capable of stern launch free fall, at least one liferaft shall be capable of being served by launching applainces. Liferafts were not capable of davit launch. SOLAS 74 2004 Cons. Ed. CH. III/ 31 17 a/c
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 October 2011
Resolution: Davit launched liferaft was reserviced and correctly fitted and delivered back to the ship. Class Report was received.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 29 September 2011
Resolved
Fire detection equipment shall be capable of being tested by ships crew. Vessel had no means to test the fixed fire detection equipment in an unattended machinery space. SOLAS 74 2004 Cons. Ed. CH. II-2/7 17 a/c
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 October 2011
Resolution: Gas for detectors was provided to the ship and system was tested. A class report was submitted.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Cooler
Issued 29 September 2011
Resolved
The machinery and associated piping systems shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. Lube oil leak observed from the first valve on the outlet side of main engine lube oil cooler in way of flange. SOLAS 74 2004 Cons. Ed. CH. II-1/26.1 17 a/c
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 3 October 2011
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the repair and satisfactory condition of the main enigne lube oil cooler outlet flange and valves.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Cooler
Issued 29 September 2011
Resolved
The machinery and associated piping systems shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. Low temperature main engine lube oil cooler outlet pipe has a soft patch. SOLAS 74 2004 Cons. Ed. CH. II-1/26.1 50 a/c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 October 2011
Resolved 3 October 2011
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the proper repair of the outlet pipe on the LT cooler.
Fire Fighting › Structural - Main Vertical Zones › General
Issued 29 September 2011
Resolved
Doors required to be self closing shall not be fitted with hold back devices. A-60 self closing doors in main vertical zone found to be fitted with holdbacks. SOLAS 74 2004 Cons. Ed. CH.II-2/9.4.2.2 10c
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 September 2011
Resolved 29 September 2011
Resolution: Hold Backs removed
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 24 August 2011
Resolved
Emergency escape breathing apparatus in the steering gear and engine control room were empty and needed recharging to satisfaction of class. SOLAS 09 cons Reg 13.4.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 August 2011
Resolved 30 August 2011
Resolution: Vessel Provided Class report stating that all SCBA''''s onboard where sent ashore for service and recharge. The class report is entered in the documents section of this activity.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 24 August 2011
Resolved
Handrails adjacent to bays 5, 13, and 15 on starboard side are bent and warped causing reduced safety to crew. Handrails on port side adjacent to bay 9,13have fractures and are bent and warped. ICLL 1966 Annex1 Reg 25
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 25 September 2011
Resolved 27 September 2011
Resolution: Received GL Class report attesting to the repairs made to the handrails.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Location
Issued 5 May 2007
Resolved
Vessel did not have fire hoses placed on deck. All of the vessels fire hoses were foward in the bosun hold.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 May 2007
Resolved 5 May 2007
Resolution: Master placed all fire hoses in proper location prior to completion of PSC boarding.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Gyro Compass
Issued 14 September 2006
Resolved
Inbound deviation granted for gyrocompass. Must provide technician's report attesting to proper operation of the gyro compass.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 September 2006
Resolution: Recieved technician''s report attesting to proper operation of the gyro compass.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 15 February 2005
Resolved
There is a crack at the end of a rub rail located amidships starboard side next to the load line. SOLAS 2001 II/3.1
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 February 2005
Resolved 16 February 2005
Resolution: Recieved survey report from vessel. The crack is schedule for repair.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 28 April 2002
Resolved
Provide International and Inland Navigation Rules of the Road onboard the vessel prior to 28MAY02. 33 CFR 164.33 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Inland Navigation Rules
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 28 May 2002
Resolved 15 July 2002
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 28 April 2002
Resolved
Several temporary repairs in way of salt water piping at the fresh water cooler and bilge pump salt water suction piping. Provide class report attesting to permanent repairs to include addressing dissimilar metal issues at bronze alloy, mild steel interfaces. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 May 2002
Resolved 15 July 2002
Resolution: Class (GL-Olaf Olsen) was called O/B to inspect after USCG Inspector arrived. GL submitted letter to USCG attesting to his satisfaction of existing temp repair and issued a Condition of Class requiring vsl to make permanent at next drydock in Jan03.