Records from 2004 to 2016. Most recent: operational control imposed, 14 February 2016.
Inspection history · 17
13 February 2016
Ballast Water Examination · NPV Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5814846
7 February 2016
ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5804241
31 July 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5202029
22 July 2015
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5187194
15 February 2012
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4241338
8 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4109427
29 November 2010
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3900441
28 September 2010
Administrative Inspection · Ballast Water Examination · Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3858857
4 December 2009
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3641841
17 December 2007
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3113674
10 July 2006
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2708128
19 August 2005
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2467896
6 April 2005
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2328030
11 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · GROUP HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2259860
9 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2256212
8 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2255859
29 September 2004
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2208336
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Machinery Spaces
Issued 13 February 2016
Resolved
0750- The minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be prescribed in Tables 44.1 (column 11, A-60). The A-60 boundaries protecting the emergency escape and multiple exits and entries in the engine room are degraded and not satisfactory protecting the intended spaces. 74 SOLAS (01 con) II-2/44.2.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 February 2016
Resolved 16 February 2016
Resolution: Vessel procured and installed ATP approved materials to effect successful repairs to the A-60 protective fire boundary to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Society inspectors NKK and attending Coast Guard Port State Control Examiners.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Pump
Issued 13 February 2016
Resolved
1499- Special consideration shall be given to the malfunctioning of; the sources of water pressure; an air compressor and receiver for starting or control purposes. There is only one operable means of providing salt water pressure for cooling vessel generators and start air compressors to meet full operational requirements. 74 SOLAS (04 cons) II-1/26.6/.9
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 February 2016
Resolved 16 February 2016
Resolution: Vsl engineers succesfully made satisfactory temp repairs ensuring redundancy to the No1 S.W. feed pump to the vsl generators and start air compressors. Repairs were made to satisfaction of attending NKK Class Surveyor and USCG Port State Control Examiners
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 13 February 2016
Resolved
2515- The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of relevant rules.. The company shall ensure that corrective action is taken. Upon notification of multiple non-conformity reports pertaining to essential equipment, the company failed to take prompt action to rectify the reported inoperable equipment.74SOLAS(14)IX/3.1, ISM 10.2.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 February 2016
Resolved 16 February 2016
Resolution: The ISM Company, VSL Class NKK, and MALTA Flag all concurred on findings of ISM non-conformities pertaining to requisition of damaged equipement. SMC audit conducted on 16FEB16 by NKK. ISM Company audit scheduled 03MAY16. All verfied by PSC Examiners
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 13 February 2016
No resolution recorded
1220- The ring, lines and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark background or in black on a light background. They shall also be permanently marked on the sides of the ships. The deck line is a non-contrasting color to the hull and the load line in compliance with the ILL certificate is not permanently affixed. Load Line 66' Reg. 8
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2016 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 13 February 2016
No resolution recorded
1230- Satisfactory means shall be provided for the protection of the crew in getting to and from their quarters, the machinery space, and all other parts used in the necessary work of the ship. Significant corrosion and damage to guardrails was found on the freeboard deck. Load Line 66' Reg. 25.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2016 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-electric) › Pump, High Pressure (fuel injection)
Issued 13 February 2016
No resolution recorded
0820- Oil fuel lines shall be suitably protected to avoid oil leakages onto hot surfaces, into machinery air intakes, or other sources of ignition. Vessel's electric diesel generator fuel pump is leaking onto engine parts and onto deck. 74 SOLAS (01 cons) II-2/15.2.11
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2016 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 13 February 2016
No resolution recorded
0820- In a ship in which oil fuel is being used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution, and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and the person on board. Vessel has fuel oil leaks on the boiler fuel pump, fuel valve within the purifier room and multiple fuel oil purifier gauges. 74 SOLAS (01 cons) II-2/15.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 February 2016 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-electric) › Turbocharger
Issued 13 February 2016
No resolution recorded
0820- The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board. Vessel's main propulsion engine has exhaust leak on the back of the turbo. 74 SOLAS (04 cons) II-1/26.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 February 2016 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Pump
Issued 13 February 2016
No resolution recorded
1440- The arrangement of bilge and ballast pumping systems shall be such as to prevent the possibility of water passing from the sea and from water ballast tanks into the cargo and machinery spaces. Vessel's jacket water cooler and both ballast pumps are leaking sea water directly into the machinery space. 74 SOLAS (04 con) II-1/21.1.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 February 2016 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 13 February 2016
No resolution recorded
0720- Fire hoses shall be of non-perishable material approved by the administration and shall be sufficient in length to project a jet of water to any of the spaces in which they may be required to be used. Multiple hoses have duct tape and other improper repairs made to them throughout the engine room. 74 SOLAS (01 cons) II-2/4.7.1
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 February 2016 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Switch
Issued 13 February 2016
No resolution recorded
1430- After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9 or 10 has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, equipment, and other items covered by the survey without sanction by the administration. The No. 1 generator prime mover does not have a starter motor installed, rendering it inoperative. 74SOLAS (14 cons)I/11(b)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 February 2016 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 13 February 2016
No resolution recorded
1299- Satisfactory means for safe passage as required by regulation 25-1 shall be provided for the protection of the crew in getting to and from their quarters, the machinery space and other spaces used in the essential operation of the ship. Multiple ladder steps within the machinery spaces were either deformed or cracked. ICLL 66' (88) reg. 25(4)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 February 2016 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Solenoid Valve
Issued 22 July 2015
Resolved
0936 - Engineering - The arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of oil used in pressure lubrication systems shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed a hydraulic leak on the number 2 steering gear pump near the solenoid valve for local control. 74 SOLAS (2004) II-2/4.2.3.1 - 50a.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 August 2015
Resolved 17 August 2015
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report from Bureau Veritas satisfying the requirement.
Operations/Management › Ballast Water Managment › Submission of Report
Issued 28 September 2010
Resolved
Guidance was provided to the vessel on ballast water reporting, record keeping and the mandatory BWM practices on 06OCT2010. 33 CFR 151.2041
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 24 November 2010
Resolution: Issued Letter of Warning for Ballast water reporting. Vessel has submitted ballast report.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Control Stations
Issued 4 December 2009
Resolved
0710 There is a small grate in the ceiling of the Engine Control Room which leads into the engineering workshop/engine room. This decreases the fire integrity of the bulkhead, allowing smoke and flame to pass through and endanger the crew in the event of a fire in the engine room. SOLAS 74 (01 cons) CH. II-2 Reg 44.2 17(a)(c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 December 2009
Resolution: Deficiency rectified due to satisfactory class report and reviewed by marine inspector.