Records from 2003 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 5 December 2022.
Inspection history · 24
5 December 2022
COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7604267
18 February 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6911085
23 April 2019
COC-CHEM Annual · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6667014
18 June 2018
COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6443677
17 May 2017
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM Annual
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6146298
8 December 2016
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6068210
8 September 2016
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5995562
2 September 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5990757
16 May 2016
ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5873299
16 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4208365
16 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4211076
10 December 2011
ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM Renew · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4205560
12 March 2009
ISPS II Exam · Deficiency Check · COC-CHEM Annual · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3432459
25 January 2008
COC-CHEM Renew · ISPS II Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3136256
10 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3112538
20 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Fort Lauderdale · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2935404
16 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2932626
9 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2904476
9 January 2007
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2852895
6 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2607275
30 September 2004
MARPOL Annex I Examination · PII Safety Exam · COC-TVE Annual · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2211061
29 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2214387
25 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2206486
7 September 2003
Security Inspection · Tank Vessel Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment American Samoa · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1899168
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Inert gas system
Issued 23 April 2019
Resolved
07102 - THE [IGS] SYSTEM SHALL BE CAPABLE OF INERTING EMPTY CARGO TANKS AND MAINTAINING THE ATMOSPHERE IN ANY PART OF THE TANK WITH AN OXYGEN CONTENT NOT EXCEEDING 8% BY VOLUME. CARGO TANKS FOUND TO HAVE OXYGEN CONTENT AS HIGH AS 11.9%. - 74 SOLAS (2014) II-2/4.5.5.1.1 ; FSS CODE (2015) 15/2.2.1.2.1 - 10.C.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 23 April 2019
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy
Issued 23 April 2019
Resolved
15101 - THE COMPANY SHOULD ESTABLISH PROCEDURES, PLANS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, INCLUDING CHECKLISTS AS APPROPRIATE, FOR KEY SHIPBOARD OPERATIONS CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF THE PERSONNEL, SHIP, AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT. VSL CREW DID NOT ADEQUATELY MONITOR CARGO TANK VAPOR SPACE OXYGEN CONTENT. - 74 SOLAS (2014) IX/3.1 ; ISM CODE (2010) 7 - 50.A.C.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 22 May 2019
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Starting System
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all time during the voyage, all lifesaving appliances shall be in working order. The vessels rescue boat was not operational at the time of the exam. 78SOLAS (09) CH III REG. 20.2 Action: 17 a.c.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 October 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to operational rescue boat from DNV-GL. Surveyor stated, "The carburetor was removed, cleaned, and re-installed. The rescue boat motor was tested and found in staisfactory working condition." See documents for class report.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Fire protection systems shall be kept in good working order. The pressure, vacuum vents on the #1 port and starboard cargo tanks and the#6 pressure vent were not properly seated allowing fumes to pass through the vents. Valves must be in good working order before taking on cargo. 78 SOLAS (09) CH II-2 REG 14.2.1.2 Action: 15 a.c.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 17 May 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: A class survey report from DNV-GL was recieved. The P/V valves for cargo tanks 1 and 6 port and starboard are scheduled to be overhauled before 31MAY2017. See documents tab for more information.
Lifesaving › Work Vest › Condition
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Ships carrying cargos for which “yes” is indicated in column N of chapter 17 shall have showers and eyewash stations on deck. All showers and eyewash stations were not of adequate pressure to serve their purpose. IBC 2007 CH 14.3.4 Action: 15 a.c.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 17 May 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs from DNV-GL. The survey stated, "The partly blocked water pipe was unblocked. The eye wash and shower stations were tested and found with adequate water pressure." See documents tab for more information.
Communications › Audible Communications › SPD (Other)
Issued 16 May 2016
Resolved
The tank overfill alarm required must activate a visible and audible alarm so that it can be seen and heard on the vessel where cargo transfer is controlled and the cargo deck area. PSCO noted that the HIGH level and the OVERFILL alarms did not produce an audible alarm that could be clearly heard on the cargo deck where the transfer is controlled. 46 CFR 39.2007(b)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 16 May 2016
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Gas Regulating Valve
Issued 16 May 2016
Resolved
PSCO found that the gas regulating valve could only be operated in the automatic function was inoperable due to a faulty oxygen trimmer potentiometer. 74 SOLAS(01) II-2/62.9.1
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 May 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 16 May 2016
Resolved
PSCO found that a critical part needed for the automatic operation of the gas regulating valve was inoperable for more than 2 months. The vessel and company corresponded regarding the discrepancy but did not effectively identify the root cause or quickly apply corrective actions. 74SOLAS(14)IX/3.1 ISM Code Part A 9.1
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 17 March 2009
Resolved
1850; Company must provide documentation to the master for the fiberglass grating being used on the deck. Documentation must include the fire rated material in accordance with NFPA or International Standards.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 17 April 2009
Resolved 2 April 2009
Resolution: Received a report from the Captain along with a DNV Class report stating that the grating used on the main deck meets ASTM E-84 and USCG PFM 2-98 standards.
Operations/Management › Ballast Water Managment › Sediments
Issued 17 March 2009
Resolved
2555; Ballast water: include #4p & 4s when reporting ballast tanks. Total tanks should be 12 vice 10 which include tanks for heavy weather ballast. Discussed sediment documentation with Captain/[name withheld].
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 March 2009
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Garbage
Issued 17 March 2009
Resolved
2120; Mixed garbage was found in the galley, container (paper/food/plastic) and in the food container on port side A deck (paper/food/plastic). Fluorescent lights being stowed in the steering flat are broken and other glass items are being put into the light bulb container next to the fluorescent lights.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 March 2009
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Operations/Management › Cargo Transfer/Lightering › Vessel Transfer Procedures on Hand
Issued 17 March 2009
Resolved
1830; Vessel's cargo transfer procedures were not in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations. Gave Captain and Chief Engineer sample copy.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 March 2009
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.