Records from 2003 to 2019. Most recent: inspection, 1 November 2019.
Inspection history · 67
1 November 2019
ISPS III Exam · PI Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6847411
29 October 2019
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6842011
30 September 2019
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6825114
30 September 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6825255
1 May 2019
PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6674063
1 November 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6572297
30 October 2018
Administrative Inspection · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6566590
12 April 2018
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6390267
12 April 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6390296
12 April 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6394788
2 April 2018
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6378957
5 October 2017
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6281346
29 May 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6159255
29 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6248717
16 August 2016
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5970528
14 August 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5972472
14 August 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6007734
10 December 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5779068
23 June 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4896952
22 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4895456
21 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4898429
2 June 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4871116
2 June 2014
PII Safety Exam · ISPS I Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4876647
9 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4253268
26 July 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4095304
23 July 2011
PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4091132
22 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4086360
21 July 2011
ISPS I Exam · COE-Offshore
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4090014
19 October 2010
ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3868077
19 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3870371
19 October 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3873249
4 March 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3689915
4 March 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3690862
17 February 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3681402
14 February 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3677377
5 February 2010
ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3676140
4 July 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3522700
1 July 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3519918
31 January 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3403368
30 January 2009
ISPS I Exam · COE-Offshore
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3402305
26 October 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3351507
5 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3334872
30 September 2008
ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3335253
25 June 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3247800
1 June 2008
Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3223935
1 June 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3224627
29 May 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3221442
25 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3136540
24 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3063132
14 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3054184
29 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2922367
28 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2913911
23 April 2007
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2913906
3 January 2007
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2849557
4 May 2006
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2640417
10 April 2006
NPV Safety Exam · ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2618224
10 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2623934
10 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2624011
4 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2560996
1 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2448416
19 April 2005
MARPOL Annex V Examination · NPV Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2337012
20 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2140292
2 April 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Ballast Water Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2036262
25 March 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2029069
14 July 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1846239
11 March 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1755736
10 March 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1755027
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 1 November 2019
Resolved
07123-Operation of fire protection systems-Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. PSCO observed two CO2 bottles that were empty.74 SOLAS (a) 2014 cons. II-2/14.2.1.2-17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from ABS stating the deficiency was rectified. Had 02 CO2 battles serviced and recharged.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 1 November 2019
Resolved
07101-Fire prevention structral integrity-Class A boundries shall be so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the end of the one-hour standard fire test. PSCO observed a 3"X3" hole between the AC room and workshop with a cable running through it.74 SOLAS (a) 2001 cons. II-2/3.3
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from ABS stating the deficiency was rectified. Vessels crew installed a steel plate on both sides of the same thickness and visually inspected.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 1 November 2019
Resolved
07115-Fire dampers-The ventilation of cargo ships shall be in compliance with the provisions of regulation 16 except paragraph 8. Power ventilation of machinery spaces shall be capable of being stopped from an easily accessible position outside the space being served. The position should not be readily cut off in the event of a fire in the the spaces served. the means provided for stopping ventilation of other spaces. PSCO observed the air control bottle and valve system in thefir control room leaking air and being constantly supplied from the engine room wich controls the fire dampers for the engine room. 74 SOLAS (a) 2001 cons. II-2/48-17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from ABS stating the deficiency was rectified. Damage actuator was replaced with a new one and the system was inspected, tested and no leak was identified.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 1 November 2019
Resolved
13108-Operation of machinery-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 persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. the design shall have regard to materials used in construction, the purpose for which it will be subjected and the enviromental conditions on board. PSCO observed a leak from the boiler fuel feed line by the blower motor. 74 SOLAS (a)2004 cons. II-1/26-17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from ABS stating the deficiency was rectified. The fuel oil line was tightened and and no leak was observed.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage
Issued 1 November 2019
Resolved
14501-Garbage-Every ship of 100 gross tonnage and above and every ship which is certified to carry 15 or more persons shall carry a Garbage Management Plan which the crew shall follow. PSCO observed multiple old batteries being stored in the AC room and cable trunk. cheif officer confirmed the only location for storage was on the aft deck as described in the Garbage Management Plan
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 November 2019
Resolution: All batteries were removed and placed in correct location.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 29 October 2019
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. The rescue boat was not operable when the crew tried starting the engine
74 SOLAS(14) III/20
17 ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 October 2019
Resolution: Received ABS Class Report attesting to the replacement of the rescue boat engine and satisfactory operation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 29 October 2019
Resolved
In all ships general arrangement plans shall be permanently exhibited for the guidance of the ships officers. PSCO observed two doors not installed in accordance with the fire control plan. Purifier room door in engine room is being held shut with a hook and bolt as a hinge. The galley entrance door is not fitted with a self closing device.
SOLAS 74(01)CONS II-2/20.1
15ac
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 29 October 2019
Resolution: Received ABS Class Report attesting to the installation of a new self-closing arangement for the Class-A galley door.
Faulty door latch to the purifier room entrance door was replaced with a spare on board. Class found satisfactory.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pollution report-MARPOL Annex I
Issued 8 October 2019
Resolved
In the event of such discharge of oil or oily mixture or in the event of accidental or other exceptional discharge of oil, a statement shall be made in the oil record book part I of the circumstances of and the reasons for the discharge. During the Expanded MARPOL exam, master stated the vessel experienced flooding in the engine room on or about the 25 August 2019, while at sea. It was reported C/E utilized the vessels emergency bilge suction system to discharge oily mixtures from bilges to the sea. This incident was not recorded in the ORB or any of the vessels other official logs.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pollution report-MARPOL Annex I
Issued 8 October 2019
Resolved
Every ship other than an oil tanker of 400 GT shall carry onboard a shipboard oil pollution plan approved by the administration. PSCO discovered the vessels crew did not carry out and or follow out the vessels shipboard oil pollution emergency plan which was on board. Provide corrective actions from company with concurrence of administration verifying familiarization is being implemented and properly recorded.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 8 October 2019
Resolved
Oil filtering equipment shall be provided with arrangements to ensure that any discharge of oily mixtures is automatically stopped when the oil content of effluent exceeds 15 ppm. During expanded examination PSCO discovered oil in the OWS overboard line after breaking the pipe and flange open. As a result, the PSCO questions proper operation of the vessels oil content meter onboard. Provide technician attesting to the proper operation of the OCM.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 October 2019
Resolved 23 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted ABS class report. See narrative for details.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 146 - MARPOL Annex VI › Incinerator incl. operations and operating manual
Issued 8 October 2019
Resolved
The equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of this Annex. During an expanded MARPOL exam,crew was unable to prove the ships incinerator was operating as designed. PSCO noted the system shut down on flame failure several times, although the vessels records indicate crew used almost daily. PSCO questions the system is operating as designed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
After any survey of the ship has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, or equipment and other items covered by the survey. PSCO noted the discharge valve stem and handle missing off of the general service pump.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
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. PSCO noted the fuel oil drain tank not properly sealed. 14 bolts missing. Pipe duct tunnel manhole cover bolts were hand tight. Collection tank at top of stack secured with one bolt.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
Doors required to be self-closing shall not be fitted with hold backs. PSCO observed engine room (A-60) boundary door held open with rope preventing operation as designed.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 4 October 2019
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 be installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons onboard, PSCO observed leaking hydraulic pipe for the #3 cargo hatch cover.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
The termination of sounding pipes are fitted with self-closing blanking devices. Provisions shall be made as to ensure any spillage of oil fuel through the control cock involves no ignition hazard. PSCO observed the fuel oil drain tank sounding tube tied open,diesel stbd tank sounding tube seized open, and spring missing from self closure on overflow tank sounding tube.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of present regulations to ensure that the ship on all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to ship or persons onboard. PSCO observed the decking in engine room loose and hardware missing, creating a trip hazard. Additionally, deck frame above fuel oil drain tank known to be broken. In steering gear room multiple broken wood slats observed on floor creating a tripping hazard.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
The general arrangements plan/fire control plan shall be permanently exhibited. PSCO observed no fire plans were displayed in any interior passageways.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 October 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: PSCO verified the fire control and safety plan was properly posted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
A duplicate set of fire control plans shall be stored in a permanently marked water tight enclosure outside the deck house. PSCO observed the vessel had no fire control plans were located in the exterior watertight tubes.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 October 2019
Resolved 4 October 2019
Resolution: PSCO verified the watertight tubes had vessels fire control plans.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
The fire resistance of doors shall be equivalent to the division which they are fitted. Doors fitted in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of category A shall be reasonably tight and self-closing. PSCO observed all A-60 fire boundary doors in the engine room have been modified and are not securing correctly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 4 October 2019
Resolved
The purpose of this regulation is to maintain and monitor the effectiveness of fire safety measures. The ship is provided with fire protection and firefighting systems and appliances that shall be maintained ready to use. PSCO noted Co2 storage room had 1 missing brackets, and 15 loose brackets allowing bottles to twist in the racks.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
A ship when in a port or an offshore terminal of another party is subject to inspection by officers duly authorized by such party concerning operational requirements under this Annex, where there are clear grounds for believing that the master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of pollution by oil. During an expanded MARPOL Exam, PSCO discovered debris in the starboard emergency bilge suction strainer, indicating discharge of oily water from the bilges. Upon further findings, Captain stated (August 25, 2019)he was told flooding from the ships water cooling pump filled the bilges up to the deck plates. The ships installed emergency bilge pump was used to discharge oily water to the sea. During review of the ships logs, there was no indication of oily water discharge officially recorded.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 3 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
A ship when in a port of another party is subject to inspection by officers duly authorized, where there is clear grounds for believing that the master or crew are not familiar with shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of pollution by oil. During an expanded MARPOL exam, PSCO discovered oily water mixtures located inside the vessel sewage treatment holding tank. PSCO believes the vessels treatment system and associated piping is contaminated as a result of unapproved oil discharges into the system. Ships records did not align with PSCO's findings.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 3 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Suspected of discharge violation
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
A ship when in the port of another party is subject to inspection by officers duly authorized by such party concerning requirements under ANNEX I, when there are clear grounds for believing that the master or crew are not familiar with essential shipboard procedures relating to the prevention of pollution by oil. PSCO identified an unrecorded water mixed oil residue in the engine room, pipe duct tunnel. PSCO believes the installed service pump was used to bypass the installed OWS filtering equipment.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 1 October 2019
Resolved 23 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted ABS class report. See narrative for details.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Every ship of 100 GT and above, and every ship which is certified to 15 or more persons shall carry a garbage management plan which the crew shall follow. PSCO observed several oily rags, trash, and oil drums throughout engineering spaces, not keeping with VSL's plan.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with provisions of the present regulations to ensure the ship in all respects will remain fir to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. PSCO noted an unmaintainable jacket water leak coming from the #2 MDE cylinder head.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with provisions of the present regulations. PSCO observed exposed exhaust piping on #2 SSDG which had improper cotton line holding thermal wrap in place not fitted correctly creating a fire hazard. Additionally, #1-#3 fuel leak detectors have exposed wires not properly made.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
The condition of the ship and it's equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. PSCO noted the lower engine room void trunks port and starboard sides were not made tight. Loose missing hardware and gaskets were noted, which left the vessel at risk of progressive flooding, fire, in the event of damage or mishap. Further, PSCO noted several hand rails in the engine room that were missing hardware causing hazardous sway and or creating danger to crew especially at upper levels, platforms and near ladders.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 October 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation satisfying the requirement.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship in maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations established by the company. Due to the objective evidence in the above deficiencies, the vessel is not in substantial compliance with relevant conventions. The COTP questions the adequacy and or implementation of the vessels SMS under the ISM Code. An external audit is recommended to be conducted within 30 days by the flag or RO to determine whether the ship is operating in accordance with the ISM Code. Provide decision to USCG prior to departure from port.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 1 October 2019
Resolved 23 October 2019
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted ABS class report. See narrative for details.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 12 April 2018
Resolved
0938-The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to enusre that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Vessel had an allision with the dock puncturing #2S FOT and damage between frams 49-63 starboard side. SOLAS 74(a) 2014 cons. 1/11a
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 April 2018
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the deficiency correction.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Injector (fuel injection)
Issued 23 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel experienced a power irregularity to the main engine.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 June 2014
Resolved 23 June 2014
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from ABS stating the the O ring on #3 fuel injector was replaced, tested and found satisfactory.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Nozzle, Injection (fuel injection)
Issued 6 March 2010
Resolved
Vessel reported a scavenge fire in way of No. 1 unit. The unit was opened up and evidence of leakage from aft injector was apparent. The piston was also pulled and was found heavily fouled.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 March 2010
Resolved 6 March 2010
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted Class Report stating that the following was carried out: Inspection and cleaning of piston, , guage cylinder liner, cleaned entire scavenge space. Upon completion the Main Engine was tested ahead and astern satisfactorily.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 4 July 2009
Resolved
During the operational test of equipment it was noted that both ship's radars were malfunctioning. The radars' displays were erratic according to the Master. Upon examination the vessel's Chief Engineer noticed loose electrical connections for the power supplies for both radars. The Chief Engineer replaced and tightened some loose wire connections and the radar operated.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 July 2009
Resolution: Received Class report from ABS satisfying the requirements.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of CO2
Issued 30 April 2007
Resolved
Fixed fire extingushing system (CO2) was utilized to fight fire in cargo hold #4. Refill CO2 bottles and have system completely serviced to ensure proper operation, specifically address pressure relief valve.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 May 2007
Resolution: CO2 bottles have been refilled for the fixed fire extingushing system and has been tested to the satisfaction of Class and USCG.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 30 April 2007
Resolved
Class society to conduct survey of cargo hold #4 to determine any structural damage due to fire and all surrounding spaces. Provide a report to local USCG OCMI.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 May 2007
Resolution: Class conducted damage assessment of hold #4 and surrounding spaces and found no signs of damage.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Cargo/Ballast System Instruction Manual
Issued 30 April 2007
Resolved
Class society to approve alternate cargo stowage plan and provide written approval to the local USCG OCMI, due to damaged cargo in hold #4.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 May 2007
Resolution: Vessel cargo stowage has been approved by Class. (Hold #4 is empty and the remaining cargo is distributed throughout the other cargo holds)
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Propulsion Starting System
Issued 10 April 2006
Resolved
Unable to start engine on stern launch lifeboat due to faulty batteries. Vessel required to provide new batteries and prove proper operation of lifeboat starting system and engine.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 12 April 2006
Resolved 12 April 2006
Resolution: New batteries installed and engine started properly.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Standard Discharge Connection
Issued 10 April 2006
Resolved
Vessel starboard side manifold is missing the standard discharge connection IAW MARPOL 73/78 Annex I Reg. 19.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2006
Resolved 4 May 2006
Resolution: Received proper documentation satisfying requirement.