Inspection history · 15
1 June 2020
Ballast Water Examination · PSC A
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6972993
30 October 2019
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6845143
30 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6851187
19 April 2019
ISPS II Exam · PI Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6666060
13 November 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6579928
9 October 2018
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6557260
28 February 2018
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6363256
16 January 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6338668
10 July 2017
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6203898
29 November 2016
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6049443
24 August 2016
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5981639
1 March 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5824751
23 February 2016
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5820441
13 January 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5797033
10 January 2016
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5794578
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 30 October 2019
Resolved
Every crew member shall be given instructions which shall include...operation and use of fire-extinguishing appliances. PSCO's observed the instructions provided to operate the CO2 system in the CO2 space did not clearly match the instructions provided in the space for the valves. SOLAS 74 CH III/19.4.2.4 16ac
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 November 2019
Resolved 10 November 2019
Resolution: ABS attended and verified instructions posted clearly and matching the CO2 release procedures.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 30 October 2019
Resolved
Posters or Signs shall be provided on or in the vicinity of survival craft and their launching controls and shall illustrate the purpose of controls and procedures for operating the appliance...PSCO observed that the recovery instructions for the rescue boat were wasted and cannot provide clear recovery instructions. SOLAS 74 CH. III/9.2.1 16ac
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 November 2019
Resolved 10 November 2019
Resolution: ABS attested Brass sign polished to be legible for rescue boat launch and recovery. additional signage posted matching procedures near launching station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 9 October 2018
Resolved
0715-Detection-Any required fixed fire detection and fire alarm system with manually operated call points shall be capable of immediate operation at all times. Fire detection system display indicates 03 area faults and continuos system fault.-74 SOLAS (01) II/2-13.1.1.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 October 2018
Resolved 12 October 2018
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repair.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 9 October 2018
Resolved
0750-Fire Prevention-Doors required to be self-closing shall not be fitted with hold back arrangements. AFT passenger deck head door and self-closing class "A" door at top of stair way for crew accomodation have arrangements that prevent self-closing as required by Fire Control Plan.-74 SOLAS (01) II/2-47.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 October 2018
Resolved 7 November 2018
Resolution: ABS class survey received and reviewed by PSCO.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 9 October 2018
Resolved
0999-Other(Safety in General)-Fire Control Plan and booklets shall be kept up to date. Fire extinguishers required for CO2 room are not placed in accordance with the Fire Control Plan.-74 SOLAS (01) II/2-20.1
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 October 2018
Resolved 7 November 2018
Resolution: ABS class survey received and reviewed by PSCO
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 October 2018
Resolved
9900-Other(Not Clearly Hazardous)-The operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels or more shall provide transfer procedures. Vessel does not have oil transfer procedures that meet the requirement of this part. Rectify prior to bunkering in the U.S.-33 CFR 155.720
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 703 - Prior to bunkering operations
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Transfer procedures updated in vessel SMS to include cross-reference to U.S. requirements.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 October 2018
Resolved
9900-Other(Not Clearly Hazardous)- No person may use any equipment for transfer operations unless the vessel has tested the equipment. Each loading arm and each transfer pipe system must not leak under liquid pressure at least 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure. Vessel has not tested transfer pipe. Rectify prior to bunkering in the U.S.-33 CFR 156.170
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 703 - Prior to bunkering operations
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Transfer pipe system hydrostatic test conducted by third party with documentation.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio log (diary)
Issued 9 October 2018
Resolved
1680-Radio Log(Diary)-A record shall be kept, to the satisfaction of the Administration and as required by the Radio Regulations. GMDSS Log book does not have weekly or monthly tests which are listed in the front of the Log book.-74 SOLAS (14) IV-17
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 October 2018
Resolved 9 October 2018
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 29 November 2016
Resolved
All accsses openings in bulkheads shall be fitted with doors so that the whole structure is weathertight when it closed. The bridge starboard weather type door fails to closes/seal completely. LL 05 ED CH II REG 12(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 December 2016
Resolved 13 December 2016
Resolution: Rectify deficiencies within 14 days. To the Satisfaction of the USCG
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation Ventilation
Issued 29 November 2016
Resolved
Acumulator batteries shall be suitably housed and compartments used primarly for their accomodation shall be properly constructed and effciently ventilated. Bridge 12 volt backup battery is not properly store or secured. Battery have temporary spring connections. 74 SOLAS 04 cons. II-1/45.9.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2016
Resolved 13 December 2016
Resolution: Vsl will have 14 days to rectify def.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › STCW Endorsement
Issued 25 August 2016
Resolved
0135 -STCW Endorsements- Documentary proof shall be readily available that application for an endorsement has been submitted to the Administration. Neither the master, chief officer, navigation officer, chief engineer or second engineer could provide proof of valid endorsement. 74 SOLAS (14 Cons.)Ch. V/14.1 & 78 STCW Reg. I/4
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 25 August 2016
Resolved 26 August 2016
Resolution: All crew has proof of application for valid endorsement. Crew certificate form (checklist) will update.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 25 August 2016
Resolved
2515 -Safety Management- The company should ensure each ship is manned with qualified, certificated seafarers. Vessel’s SMS requires manning agent to ensure company is supplied with properly certificated mariners; however no vessel officers held a valid endorsement from their flag administration. 74 SOLAS (14 Cons.)Ch. IX/Reg. 3.1 & ISM Code Part A 6.2.1
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 25 August 2016
Resolved 26 August 2016
Resolution: All officers provide proof of application for valid endorsements and crew certificate form will update.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Gland Sealing
Issued 25 August 2016
Resolved
0740 -Fire Pump- Fire fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. Number 1 fire pump has an excessive leak. 74 SOLAS (01 Cons.) Ch. II-2/Reg. 21
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 August 2016
Resolution: Fire pump mechanical seal was replaced, fire pump tested and found satisfactory at this time.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Actuator
Issued 25 August 2016
Resolved
2050 -Steering Gear System- After any survey of the ship has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery equipment and other items covered by the survey, without the sanction of the administration. Local control on auxiliary steering leaks hydraulic fluid when port and starboard actuators are engaged. 74 SOLAS (14) CH I/Reg 11
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 26 August 2016
Resolution: Actuator's O-rings were replaced. Steering was tested and no leaks were found at this time.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Fixed Containment
Issued 25 August 2016
Resolved
1721 -Fixed Containment- A ship of 300 GT or more constructed after June 30, 1974, 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 for a ship of 1600 or more GT has the capacity of one barrel. Under bunkering pipes there isn't a fixed containment of one barrel capacity. 33 CFR 155.320(a)(2)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 26 August 2016
Resolution: Bunkering stations are located between frame 24 to frame 27. Bunkering manifold is located in an enclosed deck space of 76 inches in length, 70 inches in width, and 24 inches in height. Enclosed space is considered to have sufficient capacity.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Feedback Unit
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
1030: Hydraulic power-operated steering gear shall be provided with a low-level alarm for each hydraulic fluid reservoir. Audible and visual alarms shall be given on the navigation bridge. There was no alarm on the bridge when the low-level was activated on both reservoirs. 74 SOLAS (04) CH II-1/Reg 29.12.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 March 2016
Resolution: "The audible and visual alarm in the steering gear compartment & also visual & audible alarm at the the wheelhouse for the Low LO level of the two reservoirs have been tested during the presence of the ABS Surveyor, and considered sat a this time".
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
0190: No more than 12 hours before entering and getting underway, the equipment listed in 33CFR164.25 must be tested. There are no records indicating the date and time required tests were conducted. 33CFR164.25
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 March 2016
Resolution: Vessel agent sent in copies of vessel logs attesting to their compliance with 33CFR164.25.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
Issued 10 January 2016
Resolved
A minimum of two inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom during any five year period, in all cases the interval between any two such inspections shall not exceed 36 months. The vessel's Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate lists the last two drydocks as June 2010 and October 2012, exceeding 36 months since last drydock.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 10 January 2016
Resolved 10 January 2016
Resolution: Vessel showed PSCOs underwater survey was conducted on 19Aug15.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate
Issued 10 January 2016
Resolved
The intermediate and annual surveys and inspections of the outside of the ship's bottom referred to in paragraph Ch. I/10(a)(iv)&(v) shall be endorsed on the Cargo Ship Safety COnstruction Certificate. The vessel's current Construction Certificate does not list the anual surveys or the inspection of the outside of the ship's bottom.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 14 January 2016
Resolved 13 January 2016
Resolution: Received vessel's corrected SOLAS Safety Cargo Construction Certificate is now listing the annual survey of the vessel and the inspections of the outside of the bottom of the ship.