Records from 2016 to 2020. Most recent: inspection, 17 July 2020.
Inspection history · 10
17 July 2020
COC-CHEM & TVE Annual · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6985580
27 January 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6896696
18 July 2019
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6751278
27 July 2018
COC-CHEM & TVE Annual · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6485790
8 November 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6303454
12 October 2017
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6286116
27 September 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6276500
13 September 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6265724
9 August 2017
ISPS II Exam · Administrative Inspection · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Deficiency Check · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6227610
18 August 2016
Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM & TVE Annual · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5970564
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
0740-Crew attempted to operate fire/GS pump & fire/bilge pump for nearly 30 minutes. Initial operation prevented by the sea water suction valve being secured. When opened excessive amounts of water spilled out of upper packing glands on both pumps. Pumps currently only delivering 4 bar. 74SOLAS(14)II-2/14.2.1.2 17AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 August 2017
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC Branch received DNV GL report satisfying the requirement
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Tank Level Monitoring Device
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
1840- High level alarm for #7S cargo tank found inoperable. IBC 15.19.6 and 46 CFR 39.2007 (c)(1) 17AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 September 2017
Resolved 20 August 2017
Resolution: PSC HOU GAL received class report and technical documentation satisfying the requirements.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
1999- In the starboard side sample locker PSCOs obsevered numerous sample jars stored improperly, and not within the cell divided openings which could result in leakage. IBC 16.5.2.1
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 August 2017
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC Branch received DNV GL report satisfying the requirement
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
0750- Door on the emergency escape trunk from the engine room to the upper deck was not fitted with a self closing device. 74 SOLAS (2014) II-2/13.4.2.1.1 17AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 August 2017
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC Branch received DNV GL report satisfying the requirement
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
0750- PSCO observed self closing doors on upper deck to steering gear room, galley to upper deck stairwell, and galley to officers mess to be fitted with self closing "A" class fire doors, however the doors did not fully close. 74 SOLAS (2014) II-2/9.4.2.1 17AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 August 2017
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC Branch received DNV GL report satisfying the requirement
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Portable Containment
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
1499- PSCOs observed a constant leak of hydraulic fluid from the service crane amidships, leaking to the cargo deck. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1 17AC
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 November 2017
Resolved 8 November 2017
Resolution: SEC HOU-GAL PSC received a class report from DNV-GL satisfying the requirement
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Valve, Pressure Vacuum Relief
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
1835- PSCOs observed P/V valves actively relieving pressure in cargo tanks 6P&7S. Tank pressures in CCR showed tanks ranging between 135 to 170hPA, with P/V pressure settings at 200hPA. P/Vs are improperly set to incorrect pressure relief settings and would not prevent open venting during normal cargo operation. IBC 8.2.4.5 40AC
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 20 August 2017
Resolution: PSC HOU GAL received class report and technical documentation satisfying the requirements.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Valve, Pressure Vacuum Relief
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
1836- Cargo tank 8S pressure readings were observed as being 250-350 hPa. The ships crew has submitted a requisition to the company on 06JUL17 with due date of 29JUL17. Cargo was loaded in to the affected tank during port call in Houston with faulty pressure sensor. IBC 8.3.3 40AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 13 September 2017
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repair of 8S pressure sensor.