Records from 2002 to 2019. Most recent: inspection, 18 January 2019.
Inspection history · 43
18 January 2019
Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6612258
25 April 2018
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6399070
17 April 2018
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6393122
20 December 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6327035
28 October 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6296674
25 October 2017
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM & TVE Annual
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6293043
17 March 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6106533
17 February 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6084754
29 November 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6049222
28 September 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6011698
26 August 2016
PI Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5984212
26 August 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5986280
25 August 2016
ISPS III Exam · COC-CHEM Renew · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5981642
19 June 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5912075
5 April 2016
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5847514
29 January 2016
NPV Safety Exam · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5805810
12 January 2016
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5796234
1 October 2015
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM & TVE Annual
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5732320
13 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5183431
1 October 2014
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4996761
29 August 2014
COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4968588
18 June 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4892187
29 August 2011
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM Annual
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4129722
15 September 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3850449
8 September 2010
ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM Renew · COE-Dockside · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3841119
7 July 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3526978
10 April 2009
MARPOL Annex I Examination · COC-TVE Renew · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3445689
20 October 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3348016
25 April 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3192065
16 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3185704
6 April 2008
ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM Renew · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3177952
2 March 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3177599
7 September 2007
PI Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3052380
7 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3056645
6 September 2007
COC-CHEM Renew · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3050060
11 April 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2331528
3 April 2005
PII Safety Exam · COC-CHEM Renew
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2324407
19 August 2004
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2165802
15 November 2003
Ballast Water Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1948506
25 September 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1680098
20 September 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1678227
13 September 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1675432
13 September 2002
Certificate of Compliance · Ballast Water Examination · Letter of Compliance (Initial/Renewal)
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1675667
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Inert Gas Generator (IGG)
Issued 1 January 2018
Resolved
Instrumentation shall be fitted for continuously indicating and permanently recording, when the inert gas is being supplied. PSCO's observed 14 inoperable indicator lights on the inert gas generator control panel which have not yet been rectified since being noted on previous USCG examination, 25OCT2017. 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 January 2018
Resolution: Received Class report attesting to proper repairs. Also witnessed IGG control panel working properly.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 25 October 2017
Resolved
The arrangements and position of openings in cargo tank deck from which emissions from flamable vapors can occur, shall be such as to minimize the possibility of flammable vapors being admitted or collecting in the vicinity of deck machinery or equipment which may constitute an ignition hazard. Cargo tank hatches missing dogging devices.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 January 2018
Resolution: Reviewed Class Survey Statement as well as observed newly installed dogging devices on cargo tank hatches.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Deck Mechanical Non-Return Valve
Issued 25 October 2017
Resolved
At least 02 non- return devices shall be fitted in the inert gas supply main in order to prevent the return of hydrocarbon vapor to the machinery space. The valve housing on the double block and bleed actuator is fractured, preventing the valve from operating correctly, posing a danger of flammable vapors migrating back to the machinery space.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 January 2018
Resolution: Reviewed Class Survey Statement as well as observed new valve housing installation
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › Food Ration
Issued 25 October 2017
Resolved
Each ship survival craft shall be stowed fully equipped as required by the code: Food rations shall be kept in an airtight packaging and stowed in an airtight container. Vessel's freefall lifeboat contained 09 food rations that were no longer airtight.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Received a survey statement narrative from the Classification society attesting to the purchase of new lifeboat food rations.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Deck Mechanical Non-Return Valve
Issued 25 October 2017
Resolved
Each inert gas system must be designed, constructed, and installed in accordance with provisions of 74 Solas (2001) II-2/62.1 with the following provisions (1) acceptable types of water seals include the wet and semi-wet type. OTher types of seals may be accepted on a case by case basis if approval is given by the Coast Guard MArine Safety Center. Vessel unable to provide proof of Marine Safety Center acceptance of the double block and bleed arrangement.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2018
Resolved 17 April 2018
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a letter from MSC satisfying the requirement.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Cooler
Issued 25 October 2017
Resolved
Condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ships in all respects will remain fit and proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. Vessel's #3SSDG Lube oil/seawater heat exchanger is leaking saltwater.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 November 2017
Resolved 1 January 2018
Resolution: Reviewed Class Survey Statement as well as observed leak-free seawater heat exchanger.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Gas Regulating Valve
Issued 25 October 2017
Resolved
Inert gas systems shall be operated as to render and maintain the atmosphere of the cargo tank non-flammable at all times. Vessel proved unable to demonstrate proper operation of the system with deficiencies noted as to the pressure regulating valve, oxygen and pressure recording device, various inoperable alarms, and 14 inoperable indicator lights.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified on the spot.
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Structural Bulkhead Construction
Issued 25 October 2017
Resolved
The fire integrity of the bulkheads and decks shall be maintained as surveyed. The insulaton on the A-60 bulkhead in the vestibule between the steering gear and the engine room is damaged.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Vessel repaired damaged bulkhead with supplies that were on board.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 17 February 2017
Resolved
Efficient guard rails or bulwarks shall be fitted on all exposed parts of the freeboard and superstructure side aft quarter main deck railing bars missing. ICLL 66 Reg 25 (2)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 March 2017
Resolved 17 March 2017
Resolution: Recieved class report satisfying the deficiency.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 26 August 2016
Resolved
Alarm system shall be provided for all important pressure, temperatures and fluid level and other essential parameters. The High Temp Water Outlet Temp Alarm on the ships auxiliary generators frailer to activate at the required temperature. SOLAS (2001 Cons) II-I/ 53.4.3 17(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 August 2016
Resolved 26 August 2016
Resolution: Class issued a Condition, allowing the vessel to sail, but the engineers must continuously monitor the jacket water temps. util 9/9/16
Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Underway
Issued 26 August 2016
Resolved
The company should establish procedures, including checklist for key shipboard operation. The departure checklist does not include all required procedures. 74 SOLAS(09 CONS) IX-1/3.1 ISM Part A 7 Request audit from RO
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 September 2016
Resolved 16 September 2016
Resolution: The company and vessel updated their prior to departure procedures.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Master's Responsiblity/Authority
Issued 26 August 2016
Resolved
The company should clearly define and document the masters responsibility with regard to verifying that specified requirements are observed. Master did not give engineering adequate amount of time to follow checklist, prior to departure. 74 SOLAS (09 CONS) IX/ 3.1 ISM Part A5.1.4 Request Audit from RO
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 September 2016
Resolved 16 September 2016
Resolution: The Company and Vessel update their procedures, to ensure the ER has the amount of time needed to follow checklist.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Master's Responsiblity/Authority
Issued 26 August 2016
Resolved
The company should clearly define and document the masters responsibility with regard to verifying the specified requirements are observed. Master did not ensure STCW Requirements have been met due to hours of rest log, not depicting a true picture of crews rest, on 25AUG16. 74 SOLAS(09 Cons) IX/3.1 ISM Part A 5.1.4 Request audit from RO
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 September 2016
Resolved 16 September 2016
Resolution: Class has signed off on the vessel's following the proper amount of rest/ work. Cites, the violation was due to a lack of proper planning during unforeseen circumstances.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 25 August 2016
Resolved
Oil filtering equipment shall indicate when 15ppm can not be maintained. The ODM is running in a fault mode. Can not read 0. MARPOL 2011 Ann.1 reg 14.7 15a
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 August 2016
Resolved 26 August 2016
Resolution: Class was on board when the new sensor arrived and cleared the deficiency
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 25 August 2016
Resolved
Every lifeboat shall be made for ahead and astern propulsion. The gear box needed to be replaced. SOLAS 14 Ch.3 Reg 34 LSA Ch.IV Reg. 4.4.6.5 10abc
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2016
Resolved 25 August 2016
Resolution: The vessel had ordered a replacement gearbox. A Tech was there to install it and properly tested it for Class, Flag rep and Coast Guard inspectors to witness.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Deck Foam System › Piping
Issued 1 October 2015
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. The vessels foam fill line connected to tank is fractured.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 11 January 2016
Resolution: Vessel repaired crack in filling line of foam tank near connection to tank.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 1 October 2015
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. The vessels salt water piping has a temporary repair after heat exchanger.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 11 January 2016
Resolution: Vessel Replaced Sea water pipe at Heat Exchanger.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Inert Gas Generator (IGG)
Issued 1 October 2015
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions shall ensure the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea safely. There is a soft patch on the drain line for the IGG sea chamber.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 1 October 2015
Resolved 1 October 2015
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Inert Gas Generator (IGG)
Issued 29 August 2014
Resolved
For tankers of 20,000 tonnes deadweight and upwards, the protection of the cargo tanks shall be achieved by a fixed IGS system IAW the requirements of the FSS Code. The IGG is not functioning properly in auto mode. Vessel has already arranged a tech who is conducting repairs while in NY/NJ. 74SOLAS(09) II-2 Reg 4.5.5.1.1. Due in 30 days and prior to carrying cargos requiring inerting.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 September 2014
Resolved 1 October 2014
Resolution: Received class report stating that the malfunction in the automation in the IGG was repaired.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Inert Gas Generator (IGG)
Issued 8 September 2010
Resolved
0710-OXYGEN SENSOR ALARM- Crew was unable to test high O2 alarm. The high oxygen alarm would not activate for the IG system in the cargo control room would not activate. Provide report demonstrating the operations of the alarms as required. Prior to carriage of Annex I cargoes that are required to be inerted. FSS CODE CHAP. 15.2.4.3.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 September 2010
Resolution: Vessel provided class report showing that the high oxygen alarm is now operable.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Residue (sludge/slop) Tank
Issued 8 September 2010
Resolved
2199-ODME-Crew could not demonstrate operation of the ODME in test mode. Demonstrate operation of the ODME in test mode. MARPOL 73/78 Annex1/ Reg. 31
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 September 2010
Resolved 15 September 2010
Resolution: Vessel provided class report showing that the ODME can operate in test mode and that the crew has been trained on how to operate the ODME.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Transponder
Issued 16 April 2008
Resolved
The vessel request a deviation for an AIS that is inoperable, the vessel must submit a technicians report attesting to the repairs.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 April 2008
Resolution: Received Tech report attesting to the proper operation of the AIS.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 6 April 2008
Resolved
Noted that the OWS arrangement was not in accordance with the vessel's IOPP Certificate. An additional "polishing filter" was added after the 3-way valve and before the overboard valve, thus modifying the system. Vessel is to retain all oily mixtures on board until the vessel's classification society approves the OWS modification and approvals/reports are received by USCG, prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 April 2008
Resolution: USCG RIO St. Croix received DNV Class Report.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 6 April 2008
Resolved
Noted that the vessel's OWS was not producing a satisfactory test. Vessel is to have classification society attend the vessel, review the system, and conduct a satisfactory test of the OWS prior to departure from St. Croix. Vessel is to provide USCG all reports of class attendance for this issue prior to departure. Vessel is to retain all oily mixtures on board until rectified.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 April 2008
Resolution: USCG RIO St. Croix received DNV Class Report
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Double Hull
Issued 7 September 2007
Resolved
Upon inspection, regarding allision in the area of port quarter, an insert of approx. half an inch over 3 inches on the weld seam in way of #1 port fuel oil tank. Require classification society to attend vessel to attest to general structural strength of the damaged hull area. ILLC 66 Annex I Reg. I.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2007
Resolution: Class report received attesting to survivability of ship. Vsl will sail w/ #1 FOT Port empty until resolution of imposed condition of class.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Inert Gas Generator (IGG)
Issued 3 April 2005
Resolved
Must replace oxygen analyzer on IGS generator. Prove proper operation to the satisfaction of Class surveyor prior to carrying cargoes required to be inerted, or before 30 APR 05.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2005
Resolved 9 April 2005
Resolution: Received tech report from vessel''s agent dated 09Apr05 attesting to satisfactory operation of IGS system.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 13 September 2002
Resolved
Prior to carrying Ammonium Sulfide Solution vessel must provide a statement from the flag administration or classification society that the requirements of 46 CFR 153.370, 153.371 & 153.438 are met.
LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Documentation Authorization
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 September 2002
Resolved 25 September 2002
Resolution: RECEIVED CLASS REPORT ATTESTING TO VESSEL BEING ALLOWED TO CARRY THE CARGO IN QUESTION.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment
Issued 13 September 2002
Resolved
Prior to loading cargoes that require tank level alarms in US waters. High level and Overfill alarms for tanks 1 Port and Starboard, 3 Port and Starboard, 5 Port and Starboard, 6 Port and Starboard, and 9 Port and Starboard are to be tested in the presence of a CG Inspector.
LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cargo Monitor/Control System
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 September 2002
Resolved 20 September 2002