Records from 2003 to 2020. Most recent: inspection, 17 July 2020.
Inspection history · 37
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
19 August 2015
COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5218750
27 October 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5023867
10 October 2014
MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5003060
18 August 2014
COC-CHEM & TVE Annual · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4948681
12 July 2012
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM Annual
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4376499
15 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4116036
11 August 2011
COC-CHEM Renew · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4094566
20 November 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3895422
20 November 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3896333
4 September 2008
Deficiency Check · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3317487
3 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3317104
7 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3291492
6 August 2008
ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM Annual · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3291083
5 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3350731
19 May 2008
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3209605
27 November 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3108696
8 July 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2990767
2 July 2007
Administrative Inspection · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2981328
24 August 2006
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM Annual
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2758747
29 August 2005
COC-CHEM Renew · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2479395
13 August 2005
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2459352
10 September 2004
COC-CHEM Annual
Type not classified · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2192646
3 June 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2087635
25 May 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2078120
9 January 2004
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1985481
7 December 2003
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1968501
1 September 2003
Certificate of Compliance
Administrative · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1901582
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.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 11 August 2011
Resolved
Loadline markings are not clearly visible and have been worn off
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2011
Resolved 18 August 2011
Resolution: Received class survey attesting to the correction of the load line markings on vessel''s hull.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Cargo Record Book (NLS)
Issued 11 August 2011
Resolved
Vessel did not complete entiries in oil record book from 2 days prior to CG exam
Due 11 August 2011
Resolved 11 August 2011
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Injector (fuel injection)
Issued 4 September 2008
Resolved
On inbound transit to tampa bay the vessel lost main propulsion resulting in the vessel colliding with another moored vessel. Vessel shall conduct repairs and ensure for proper operation of the vessel's propulsion machinery. Class to attest to the proper operation of propulsion machinery in writing to the [name withheld]: SOLAS 04 Chap. II-1 Reg 26.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 September 2008
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the proper operation of the vessel''s propulsion machinery.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Block
Issued 7 August 2008
Resolved
The COTP Houston-Galveston has been notified that the M/V OLMECA has experienced difficulties starting its engines. The vessel is required make repairs and submit a class report attesting to the satisfactory operable condition of the engines prior to shifting within, or departure from, the Port of Houston.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 August 2008
Resolved 9 August 2008
Resolution: Received a report from class attesting to the repairs on the main engine.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Transponder
Issued 6 August 2008
Resolved
Vessel's SART's are expired.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 August 2008
Resolution: RCDO received class report. Two new SART''s received on board.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Pressure
Issued 6 August 2008
Resolved
Vessel's fire monitors when tested with the main fire pump were not displaying adequate presurre.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 August 2008
Resolution: This pump is scheduled for overhault at the upcoming drydocking something in August of 2008. Let this surveyor assure the reader the vessel will be in the dock by not later than 31 AUG 2008.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Portable Gas Measuring Equipment
Issued 6 August 2008
Resolved
Vessel's unable to calibrate portable gas detectors due to no span gas onboard.
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 August 2008
Resolved 6 August 2008
Resolution: RCDO received class report. Two new bottles of nitrogen were recieved on board.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 10 July 2007
Resolved
Inbound: 08JUL2007 The vessel was granted a Letter of Deviation to enter the Port of Corpus Christi with an inoperable Secondary Radar System - X Band, 3cm. The following restrictions are required: Transit is limited to daylight hours.
Due 10 July 2007
Resolved 10 July 2007
Resolution: 09JUL2007: After reviewing the technician''''s report from Radio Holland USA Inc, the restriction on the vessel is released.