Records from 2003 to 2018. Most recent: operational control imposed, 12 September 2018.
Inspection history · 44
12 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6539966
8 September 2018
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6527441
31 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6540954
28 January 2018
Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6340937
23 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6346849
25 May 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6152806
22 May 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6147270
20 May 2017
PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6146941
10 January 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6069469
19 December 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6060155
14 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6041310
1 November 2016
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6029927
7 October 2016
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6018201
2 October 2015
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5730339
10 July 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4368872
6 July 2012
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4369586
24 November 2010
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3898332
2 November 2010
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3883176
11 March 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3694184
5 March 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3690545
25 July 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3545512
10 April 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3445358
5 March 2009
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3427963
9 February 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3414641
11 August 2008
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3295264
10 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3294265
10 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3294483
28 January 2008
PII Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3137408
22 September 2007
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3063552
3 July 2007
Joint Vessel Security Verification (Massena only)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3016353
3 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2866578
9 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2852979
8 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2932309
19 August 2006
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2753236
6 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2596692
2 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2611953
17 August 2005
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2525341
16 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2465859
6 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2327657
24 January 2005
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC · Spot Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2279744
15 August 2004
NPV Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2165945
14 January 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSFO BUCKSPORT · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1983855
9 May 2003
Annual Inspection · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1790483
8 May 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1788923
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 28 January 2018
Resolved
0630 - Survival-craft Launching Arrangements - 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 liferaft painter system shall provide a connection between the ship and the liferaft and shall be so arranged as to ensure the liferaft when released and inflated is not dragged under by the sinking ship. PSCO observed that the weak link was missing from the free-float arrangement and the painter line was attached to the deck shackle on both port and starboard liferafts, preventing the liferafts from releasing from the vessel. To rectify deficiency, vessel shall replaced hydrostatic release on liferafts prior to departure from port. 74 SOLAS (Am) 2001 Cons. III/20; LSA 4.1.6; 17c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 January 2018
Resolved 30 January 2018
Resolution: PSC NOLA received proper documentation satisfying the requirement.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Starting System
Issued 20 May 2017
Resolved
0615-Rescue boats shall be stowed in a state of continuous readiness for launching in not more than 5 minutes. PSCO noted crew could not demonstrate starting of rescue boat engine. 74 SOLAS(14)III/14.1
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 May 2017
Resolution: Crewmembers replaced gas and flushed system resulting in proper operation of rescue boat.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Winch
Issued 11 March 2010
Resolved
The anchor windlass was reported not operational.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 March 2010
Resolved 11 March 2010
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from Lloyd’s Register which stated that the anchor windlass electric motor had been renewed, examined and tested as far as practicable and was found to be satisfactory.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 28 January 2008
Resolved
The OWS three-way valve is inoperable. Prior to departure the vessel is required to repair the valve and submit a class report attesting to the satisfactory operation of the valve.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 31 January 2008
Resolution: Vessel renewed OWS solenoid ovbd discharge valve. Received a class report attesting to the renewal and a satisfactory operation test.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Pump, High Pressure (fuel injection)
Issued 3 February 2007
Resolved
Notified the vessel's Main Diesel Engine (MDE) thermal circulation oil pumps are inoperable, effectively reducing the vessel's maximum speed to half. The vessel is required a tug assist while transiting inbound through the Port of Houston-Galveston until reaching the assigned berth at Industrial Terminal Ship Dock. Prior to departure or shifting within port, the vessel is required to provide doc
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 3 February 2007
Resolved 7 February 2007
Resolution: Recieved Class Report attesting to proper repairs. Vessel has been allowed to depart port.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Turbocharger
Issued 6 March 2006
Resolved
Vsl suffered from loss of propulsion while transiting the Houston Ship Channel due to defects with a newly installed turbocharger.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 March 2006
Resolved 6 March 2006
Resolution: New turbocharger was replaced with original and tested. All satisfactory.