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ZHONG GU JI LIN
ZHONG GU JI LIN is a 2002 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 12 inspections since 2021, most recently in March 2023, along with 27 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded — and 1 operational control.
Records from 2021 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 11 March 2023.
- Built
- 2002
- Last inspected
- 11 March 2023
- Documentation
- Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 27 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 3 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspections, by type
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The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it
does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar
years in which a record exists, not years in service.
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Documentation record
Tonnage as PSIX records it50242 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
27530 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
58768 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
77658 - Displacement, Metric Ton
27530 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
58768 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
77658 - Displacement, Metric Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
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Inspection history · 12
11 March 2023
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7649317
10 March 2023
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7648087
8 March 2023
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7646876
7 March 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7646658
24 February 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7641656
10 February 2023
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7635016
11 December 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7607343
28 September 2022
PSC B · ISM Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7567836
19 August 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7538064
9 February 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7393529
20 December 2021
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7370672
28 November 2021
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7358091
Deficiency record · 27
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Pilot ladders and hoist/pilot transfer arrangements
Issued 11 March 2023
Resolved
Arrangements shall be provided to enable the pilot to embark and disembark safely on either side of the ship.
Vessel was observed with a pilot embarkation arrangement that was not
assembled adequately which may present a danger to
those embarking or disembarking. 74 SOLAS(2020) V/23.3.1
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 10 March 2023
Resolved
In a ship in 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 onboard. PSCO observed active fuel leak originating from M/E #3 cylinder head. 74SOLAS (01) II-2/15.2 Code 17ac
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 10 March 2023
Resolved
The arrangements for the storage,distribution and utilization of oil used in pressure lubrication systems shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons onboard. PSCO observed excessive accumulation of oil underneath generator #1. 74SOLAS(01)II-2/15.3 Code 17ac
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2023
No resolution recorded
Every steam pip and every fitting connected thereto through which steam may pass shall be so designed, constructed and installed as to withstand the maximum working stresses to which it may be subjected. PSCO observed an active steam leak from the G/E F/O circulating pump No. 2. 74SOLAS(04) II-1/33.1 Code 40ac
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 March 2023
No resolution recorded
The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequeate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed active leak from boiler condensate line. 74SOLAS(04) II-1/26.1 Code 40ac
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Jacketed high pressure lines and oil leakage alarm
Issued 10 March 2023
Resolved
All external high pressure fuel lines between the high pressure fuel pump and fuel injectors shall be protected with a jacketed piping system capable of containing fuel from a high pressure fuel line failure. PSCO observed fuel oil leak from high pressure fuel line on M/E cylinder # 8. 74SOLAS(01) II-2/15.2.9 Code 10c
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 10 March 2023
Resolved
In a ship in 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 onboard. PSCO observed active F/O leak and F/O accumulation on generator #3. 74SOLAS(01)II-2/15.2 Code 10c
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
In cargo ships such units shall indicate in which section served by the system fire has occurred and in addition visible and audible alarms from the unit shall be placed in position other than on NAV Bridge so as to ensure that the indication of fire is immediately received by crew. PSCO observed that the signal column lights in the Engine Room were not operating correctly when fire alarm was activated.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage all life saving appliances shall be in working order. PSCO observed that it took 15 minutes to start rescue boat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Where gaseous fuel is used for domestics purposes the arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of the fuel shall be such that, having regard to the hazards of fire and explosion which the use of such fuel may entail, the safety of the ship and persons onboard is preserved. PSCO observed fuel oil acumulation by #3 cyclinder and #2 circulating pump. Crew cleaned up.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Gyro compass
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must have a gyrocompass. The vessel's gyrocompass is not opertaing.
17ac
14 - Pollution Prevention › 148 - Ballast Water › Ballast Water Management System (BMWS)
Issued 10 February 2023
Resolved
The master, owner, operator, agent or person in charge of a vessel equipped with ballast tanks that operate in the waters of the United States must employ one of the ballast water management methods in 33 CFR 151.2025. Vessel's ballast water treatment system was missing the required marking as per 46 CFR 162.060-22 and relevant Operation, Maintenance, and Safety Manual. Vessel shall not discharge ballast water in waters of the United States.
33 CFR 151.2025 40ac
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 11 December 2022
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. PSCO discovered that the starboard side lifeboat was unable to steer to port.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 28 September 2022
Resolved
The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed a continuous flow of oil leaking from the #3 generator and oil leaking from the fuel oil purifier for the main engine.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 September 2022
Resolved
The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed leaking hydraulic fluid from number one hydraulic steering gear pump.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 September 2022
Resolved
The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed jacket water leaking from the #2 generator.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 September 2022
Resolved
Means shall be provided to prevent ignition sources of flammable and combustible liquids. PSCO observed exposed electrical wires for 02 of the fuel oil purifiers for the generator.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
Every oil fuel pipe, which, if damaged would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or daily service tank situated above the double bottom, shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space. PSCO observed MDO service tank quick closing valve blocked in the open position.
74 SOLAS (01) II-2/15.2.5
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board. PSCO observed multiple oil/fuel/water leaks/accumulation found in engine room. This includes leaks from (A) Fire/General service pump, (B) piping leading to cascade tank, (C) oil catch devices found below main generators, and (D) oil soaked rags used as catchment throughout engine room.
74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum and danger to persons on board. PSCO observed leaking hydraulic fluid from number on and number two hydraulic steering gear pumps.
74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
Safe and efficient means of ascertaining the amount of oil fuel contained in any oil fuel tank shall be provided in cargo ships, the failure of such means or overfilling of the tank shall not permit release of fluid in the space. PSCO observed cylinder oil measuring tank and S/T L.O. gravity tank self-closing valve gagged in the open position.
74 SOLAS (01) II-1/26.1
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed cracked smoke extraction system tube serving cargo hold #2 and #10.
74 SOLAS (01) I/11
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Engineers' alarm
Issued 9 February 2022
Resolved
SOLAS(04)II-1/51.3:
An alarm system shall be provided indicating any fault requiring attention and shall: activate an audible and visual alarm on the navigation bridge for any situation which requires by or attention of the officer on watch. PSCO observed inoperable alarm monitoring computer/indicating unit on the navigation bridge.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Engineers' alarm
Issued 20 December 2021
Resolved
SOLAS(04)II-1/51.3:
An alarm system shall be provided indicating any fault requiring attention and shall: activate an audible and visual alarm on the navigation bridge for any situation which requires by or attention of the officer on watch. PSCO observed inoperable alarm monitoring computer/indicating unit on the navigation bridge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 November 2021
Resolved
THE MACHINERY, BOILERS, AND OTHER PRESSURE VESSELS, ASSOCIATED PIPING SYSTEMS AND FITTINGS SHALL BE OF A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADEQUATE FOR THE SERVICE FOR WHICH THEY ARE INTENDED AND SHALL BE SO INSTALLED AND PROTECTED AS TO REDUCE TO A MINIMUM ANY DANGER TO TO PERSONS ON BOARD, DUE REGARD BEING PAID TO MOVING PARTS, HOT SURFACES AND OTHER HAZARDS. PSCO OBSERVED FUEL OIL LEAKING FROM THE #4, 5, AND 8 FUEL PUMPS, AND THE NO. 2 M/E FUEL OIL SUPPLY PUMP. 74 SOLAS (01) II-1/26.1 17AC
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 November 2021
Resolved
THE CONDITION OF THE SHIP AND ITS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED TO CONFORM WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PRESENT REGULATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THE SHIP IN ALL RESPECTS WILL REMAIN FIT TO PROCEED TO SEA WITHOUT DANGER TO THE SHIP OR PERSONS ON BOARD. PSCO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE OIL FROM THE # 4,5, AND 8 FUEL PUMPS POOLED AROUND THE FUEL PUMP CASING. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a) 17 AC
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 28 November 2021
Resolved
THE CONDITION OF THE SHIP AND IT'S EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED TO CONFORM WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PRESENT REGULATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THE SHIP IN ALL RESPECTS WILL REMAIN FIT TO PROCEED TO SEA WITHOUT DANGER TO THE SHIP OR PERSONS ON BOARD. PSCO OBSERVED PIN HOLE LEAKS ON THE ANCHOR WASH PIPING. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11 A
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