Records from 2003 to 2019. Most recent: inspection, 19 November 2019.
Inspection history · 42
19 November 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6858289
7 November 2019
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6851705
14 May 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6683736
1 May 2019
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6674067
19 October 2018
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6564372
24 May 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6422007
24 May 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6422372
7 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6408099
3 May 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6405028
16 November 2017
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6307826
19 May 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6149971
13 November 2016
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Deficiency Check · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6039929
10 November 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6038783
17 November 2015
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5765065
14 October 2014
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4999711
15 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4859984
24 January 2011
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3931951
17 December 2009
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3652632
2 December 2009
Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · ISPS II Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3641634
24 July 2009
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3544710
19 July 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3535095
11 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3610178
22 October 2008
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3346193
10 September 2007
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3054451
3 August 2006
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2735377
12 April 2006
Spot Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2622885
9 April 2006
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2620298
15 June 2005
Spot Check · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2390114
1 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2376035
18 May 2005
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2361322
27 January 2005
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2280709
19 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2277523
20 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2073273
13 May 2004
Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2067310
12 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2070214
29 December 2003
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1971533
5 August 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1867003
27 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1783737
23 April 2003
Deficiency Check · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1779036
15 April 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1774167
14 April 2003
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1774125
14 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1774130
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Oil fuel lines shall be screened or otherwise suitably protected to avoid, as far as practicable, oil spray or oil leakages onto hot surfaces, into machinery spaces, or other sources of ignition. PSCO observed fuel lines on main engine not adequately protected. 74 SOLAS (01) II-2/15.2.11
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 November 2017
Resolved 3 May 2018
Resolution: Class attested to the pipping being of double pipe design and therefore over the full length protected against fuel leakages in case of the inner pipes breaking.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
… Associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed hole in OWS piping B/W 3-way valve and overboard discharge valve, and leaking in multiple places around gaskets. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1
Due 30 November 2017
Resolved 20 November 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the satisfactory temporary repairs to the OWS.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Number of Sources
Issued 13 November 2016
Resolved
Upon inspection of the emergency generator, it would not start and the batteries had to be switched out. the new batteries were not covered by the original survey.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 November 2016
Resolved 15 November 2016
Resolution: Recieved class report certifying correction.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Main Galleys
Issued 17 November 2015
Resolved
Vessel has sliding door installed between galley and crew mess that does not meet requirements of A class boundary.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report from DNV-GL satisfying the requirement.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 2 December 2009
Resolved
0630 - Launch Arrangements for Survival Craft - The hydraulic control unit and all associated hoses on the stern davit show signs of severe wear and imminent failure. Lifeboat recovery operations would be impossible without this equipment. Replace control unit and all cracked/damaged hoses and have Class attest to the unit's proper operation. - 74 SOLAS2004 Cons. III/20.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 December 2009
Resolved 13 April 2010
Resolution: On 13 April 2010 Sector LA/LB conducted a defficency check on M/V RICKMERS SHANGHAI. GL class society was present and attested to proper operation of the hydraulic control unit on the davit system.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 2 December 2009
Resolved
1599 - Other (Navigator) - The starboard bridge window has been damaged and the spreading cracks have impaired visibility from the bridge. Replace window in kind to the satisfaction of Class. - 74SOLAS 2004 Cons. V/22
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 December 2009
Resolved 13 April 2010
Resolution: On 13 April 2010 Sector LA/LB conducted a defficency check on M/V RICKMERS SHANGHAI. GL class society was present and attested to the repair of the starboard bridge window.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Swing Meter
Issued 22 October 2008
Resolved
CENTERLINE AND BRIDGE WING RUDDER ANGLE INDICATORS DO NOT CONSISTENTLY CORRESPOND TO THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE RUDDER. CONDUCT REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF RUDDER ANGLE INDICATORS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CERTICATE ISSUING SOCIETY.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 October 2008
Resolved 23 October 2008
Resolution: RECEIVED REPORT FROM CERTIFICATE ISSUING AUTHORITY STATING THE RUDDER ANGLE INDICATORS HAD BEEN REPAIRED AND ARE OPERATING PROPERLY.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 15 April 2003
Resolved
Excessive low insulation (grounds) on both the 220V and 440V panels (SOLAS 74 Amend. II-1/45.1). Troubleshoot and isolate grounds on the 220V and 440V panels. Repair to the satisfaction Class.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 22 April 2003
Resolved 23 April 2003
Resolution: received class report attesting to repairs