ALASKAN EXPLORER

Tank Ship · Built 2000s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named ALASKAN EXPLORER

ALASKAN EXPLORER is a 2005 tank ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 110 inspections since 2004, most recently in May 2026, along with 30 deficiencies, 9 operational controls and 14 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2025.

Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 May 2026.

Built: 2005
Last inspected: 21 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 110
Deficiencies: 30 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 14 investigations · 2005–2025
Inspected with: 1 other vessel

Identity

US Official No.

1163384

IMO number

9244661 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here

Call sign

WDB9918

MISLE id

722960

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

303294000

Maury page id

psix-722960

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations41

…administrative events34

…with no type recorded34

Years with a record 22 calendar years (2004–2026)

The 110 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Tank Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)905.5 ft × 164.0 ft × 91.9 ft

Registered tonnagegross 110,693 / net 56,439

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)905.5 ft × 164.0 ft × 91.9 ft

ITC tonnagegross 110,693 / net 56,439

BuilderNATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY · SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES · built 2005

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Electric

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portPORTLAND, OR

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 11 March 2026 · expires 31 March 2027

Service, as the file records itTank Ship

Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it193049 - Dead Weight, Ton
220966 - Displacement, Ton
110693 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
56439 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

Radio station licence

WDB9918MMSI 303294000 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 19 October 2024, expires 21 October 2034

WDB9696MMSI 366981050 · cancelled · voluntarily equipped · granted 30 September 2004, cancelled 21 October 2004

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspected as a tow unit · 1

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

CONFIDENCE Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 102914 · 1 September 2021 · activity 7301827

Inspection history · 110

21 May 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8378049

24 April 2026 ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8354716

9 December 2025 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8280062

9 July 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8180366

29 May 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8179516

10 May 2025 ACP COI Oversight · Re-Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 8104379

27 March 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 8102253

6 February 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8075624

31 January 2025 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8072895

15 September 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8004398

6 May 2024 ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7907731

6 April 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7891859

22 March 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7886983

20 November 2023 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7827838

16 October 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7809572

26 September 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7796197

5 September 2023 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7803584

2 May 2023 ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7672318

22 July 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7583246

18 July 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7509664

9 May 2022 ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7457440

11 January 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7378914

8 November 2021 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7347952

7 November 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7352885

20 October 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7336291

1 September 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7301827

11 August 2021 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7283699

20 July 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7262133

28 June 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7238723

14 June 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7226390

22 April 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7181010

16 April 2021 MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7170816

25 January 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7130684

24 December 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7232279

10 December 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7109820

17 November 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7098029

25 October 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7083902

6 October 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7074029

31 August 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7085464

8 April 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6937203

1 March 2020 Periodic Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP COI Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6912224

23 January 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6894390

6 November 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6882683

2 August 2019 ACP Drydock Oversight · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6770136

19 May 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Ballast Water Examination · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6687192

14 May 2018 Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6403979

12 February 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6354117

17 October 2017 ACP Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6289688

23 August 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6250013

26 April 2017 ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6123084

5 March 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6100548

5 March 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6100781

19 January 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6075689

9 May 2016 Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5887859

15 April 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5855273

31 March 2016 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5844665

25 August 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5719917

6 May 2014 Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4852033

27 March 2014 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4834269

2 July 2012 Special

Type not classified · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 4399951

14 May 2012 ACP Annual Oversight · Ballast Water Examination · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4293427

22 February 2012 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4249301

22 February 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4249748

5 December 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4202224

21 September 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4152104

8 September 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4144510

12 November 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3890257

6 March 2010 Ballast Water Examination · COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3681856

21 December 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3660959

27 July 2009 MARPOL Annex VI Survey

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3542815

23 February 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3423094

22 February 2009 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3421959

29 January 2009 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3402115

23 January 2009 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3399077

26 December 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3385994

19 December 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 3382792

7 May 2008 Annual Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3190624

18 June 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2970574

31 May 2007 ACP Annual Oversight

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2940281

19 April 2007 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2911185

13 April 2007 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2907183

7 March 2007 ACP Periodic Oversight

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2883481

26 January 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2862412

14 January 2007 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2855813

6 June 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 2712325

4 May 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2640568

24 April 2006 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2634637

13 April 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2617731

22 March 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2607180

21 March 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2606696

2 February 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2578345

16 August 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2465503

12 August 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2461068

18 July 2005 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2426612

27 June 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2405293

9 June 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2384581

15 May 2005 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2358634

5 May 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2350150

4 May 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2356239

18 April 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO JUNEAU · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2337250

18 April 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Juneau · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2337333

18 April 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC LIBERTY (WPB 1334) · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2345368

28 March 2005 MTSA/ISPS Verification · Initial Certification · ACP COI Oversight

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2306942

11 March 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2308336

16 February 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2293514

4 January 2005 Security Plan Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2268574

16 December 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2260808

9 December 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2256312

29 November 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2259027

4 October 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2256280

Deficiency record · 30

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)

Issued 10 May 2025 Resolved

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or pensions on board. Prior to departure from Brest,France the vessel is to: Successfully corrcplete sea tô€€‰ials to the satisfaction of ABS and receive all remaining international class certs -Conduct testing of the autornation upgrade. Conduct final commissioning of MDG lP verify bilges are cleaned under MDG's - Have class conduct final survey, of cargo pumps.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 May 2025

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers

Issued 10 May 2025 Resolved

If a vessel collects vapor emitted to or from a cargo tank with a vapor control system, the system must not be used unless the following tests and inspections are satisfactorily completed each vapor collection arm, vapor hose, or vacuum relief valve, and pressure sensor is tested. Vapor tightness testing is not completed. due to tanks being open in yard. Vessel to conduct vapor tightness testing prior to -caking Cargo at ne:'<-c port.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 May 2025
Resolution: Conducted vapor tightness testing and provided ACTEUR with Vapor Tight Certificate.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 31 January 2025 Resolved

All marine engineering details, such as boilers, pressure vessels, main and auxiliary machinery... shall be designed, constructed, and installed in accordance with the provisions of this sub-chapter. Vessel has a reduction in propulsion due to governor failure on one generator.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2025
Resolved 4 February 2025
Resolution: Class attested to proper repairs and proper operation on generator.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft

Issued 6 May 2024 Resolved

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all the life-saving appliance shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Marine Inpectors observed weighted brake hammer on the STBD lifeboat not release on its own when crew member let go causing lifeboat to keep lowering on its own. USCG Cleared by end of inspection. 74 SOLAS (20) III/20.2

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 May 2024

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 6 May 2024 Resolved

Each cable entrance into explosion proof or flameproof equipment must be made with approved fittings or glands. The low water alarm for the deck water seal and a C.O.W. sensor in the Cargo Pump room had the wiring connections pulled out of the seal/gland of their connections. 46 CFR 31.35-1 46 CFR 111.105-17(c) 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/45.10

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 May 2024

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft

Issued 6 May 2024 Resolved

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all the life-saving appliance shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Marine Inspectors observed 04 food rations in port lifeboat and 03 food rations in stbd lifeboat to have broken seals rendering unusable. 74 SOLAS (20) III/20.2

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 May 2024

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 6 May 2024 Resolved

Doors required to be self-closing shall not be fittied with hold-backs. Marine Inspectors observed several doors throughout ship that were required to be self-closing have wedges preventing them from being self-closing. 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/9.4.2.2

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 May 2024

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Continuous synopsis record

Issued 19 May 2019 Resolved

Any changes relating to the entries referred to in paragraphs 3.4 to 3.12 shall be recorded in the Continuous Synopsis Record (CSR) so as to provide updated information and current information together with the history on the changes. The current CSR does not have the current address of the registered owner. Submit paperwork to the NDC prior to sailing foreign and notify attending inspectors when hard copy is received by the NDC. SOLAS 2014 CH XI-I/Reg 5.4.1.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 May 2019
Resolved 23 May 2019

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Inert gas system

Issued 19 May 2019 Resolved

No electrical equipment shall be installed in any space where flammable mixtures are able to collect including those onboard tankers. Junction box on centerline conduit piping forward of the pilothouse is corroded but intact. Permanent repairs/replacement must be completed at next drydock period (August 2019) to the satisfaction of the attending ACS surveyor. SOLAS 2004, CH II-I/Reg 45.10

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 September 2019
Resolution: Corrected.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Governor

Issued 5 March 2017 Resolved

The port engine shutdown unexpectedly due to a failed control card. Make the Port engine automation operational to the satisfaction of vessel's classification Society.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 March 2017
Resolved 7 March 2017
Resolution: Class attended and cleared repairs and submitted class report to MSU Valdez

Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Watertight Enclosure

Issued 31 March 2016 Resolved

Conduct temporary repairs to seal holes from damage in port lifeboat. 46 CFR 160.035-8

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2016
Resolved 15 April 2016
Resolution: permanant repairs have been made

Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Handholds/Handrails

Issued 31 March 2016 Resolved

Post warning sign and provide training to crew for loss of hand rail. 46 CFR 199.90

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2016
Resolved 15 April 2016
Resolution: Repairs have been made.

Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Watertight Enclosure

Issued 31 March 2016 Resolved

Effect permanent repairs to port lifeboat. 46 CFR 160.035-8

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 15 April 2016
Resolution: Repairs have neen made.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator

Issued 22 February 2012 Resolved

Make permanent repairs to the number 4 generator exciter as original.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 March 2012
Resolved 19 March 2012
Resolution: Deficiency cleared based on receipt of proof of permanent repairs and operational testing performed onboard by technicians and witnessed by local ABS Class Surveyor. ABS Class report #SF2121291, applies.

Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Sea Chest

Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved

Prior to loading, make temporary repairs to the connection on the port engine room low sea chest to the satisfaction of attending ABS surveyor. Temporary repair is to satisfy the requirement of staying in place until permanent repairs are made at next scheduled dry dock, but not later than August 2009. Permanent repair to be made to the satisfaction of attending ABS surveyor or attending C.G. insp

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 September 2009
Resolved 19 November 2009
Resolution: Permanent repairs were made to the sea chest steam line in the shipyard in Singapore.

Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Capstan

Issued 23 January 2009 Resolved

Make permanent repairs to the starboard anchor windlass.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2009
Resolved 29 January 2009

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar

Issued 26 December 2008 Resolved

Vessel radar motor stopped turning after transiting through foul weather

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 December 2008
Resolution: Motor was replaced on 10cm radar. Radar operational.

Operations/Management › Cargo Transfer/Lightering › Making a Connection

Issued 26 January 2007 Resolved

Amend SMS procedures for cargo hose hookup with shore crane to eliminate the risk of accidental spark when the vessel is hooking up hoses/conducting cargo operations at US Oil Tacoma, WA and a voltage is being induced due to transmission of nearby AM radio station transmission. Requirement is fleet wide.

Due 26 January 2007
Resolved 26 January 2007
Resolution: This deficiency entered in error

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Manifold

Issued 26 January 2007 Resolved

At U.S. oil facility, ship's crane induced voltage due to AM 1300 (KKOL) radio station 1.5 miles away broadcasting @ 50KW. Power enough to create spark when grounded; tests simulating human impedance fm hook to deck = approx 150mAmps @ 10 watts. At US Oil modify crane ops using nylon straps to ensure hook stays out of cargo envelope as defined in 46 CFR 111.105-31(l). Requirement is fleet wide.

Due 26 January 2007
Resolved 26 January 2007
Resolution: This deficiency entered in error

Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor

Issued 14 January 2007 Resolved

Provide class surveyor report for the approval of the temporary replacement anchor to subsitute for condemned anchor prior to the vessel's departure from Los Angeles, CA

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 January 2007
Resolution: Received class report for the approval of temporary replacement anchor.

Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor

Issued 14 January 2007 Resolved

Provide a tug escort while vessel is underway in all pilotage waters until permanent anchors are installed and approved by class surveyor.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 April 2007
Resolved 19 April 2007
Resolution: Sector LA/LB received ABS class report #LA821932 verifying proper replacement of anchor. Tug escort in pilot waters no longer required.

Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor

Issued 14 January 2007 Resolved

Provide the number and conditions of the anchors in every Advance Notice of Arrival (ANOA) until permanent anchors are installed and approved by class surveyor

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 April 2007
Resolved 19 April 2007
Resolution: Sector LA/LB received ABS class report #LA821932 verifying proper replacement of both anchors. Additional ANAO information no longer required.

Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor

Issued 14 January 2007 Resolved

Install permanent replacement anchors approved by class surveyor for the temporary ones by 13April07.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 April 2007
Resolved 19 April 2007
Resolution: Sector LA/LB received ABS class report #LA821932 verifying proper replacement of both anchors.

Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Verification/Review/Evaluation

Issued 5 December 2006 Resolved

Amend PSTP to perform u/w test w/ one propulsion generator on the line & increase demand load beyond rated capacity. Power management should reduce torque to propulsion motor to avoid tripping of on line generator. Test should be for each generator on a regular (annual) basis to satisfy 46 CFR 61.40-6. Requirements applied to whole class. FRONTIER, EXPLORER, NAVIGATOR, LEGEND.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2007
Resolved 28 February 2007

Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Emergency Preparedness

Issued 5 December 2006 Resolved

Amend applicable SMS procedure to require monthly test of UPS start after electrical isolation from SS bus. CG placing requirement for this to take place on entire class of vessels: FRONTIER, EXPLORER, NAVIGATOR, LEGEND.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2007
Resolved 28 February 2007

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Rate of Turn Indicator

Issued 5 December 2006 Resolved

Perform applicable FMEA & PSTP tests on all components of the propulsion generator OS alarm/trip circuit after consultation w/ CG & MAN/B& W tech reps. Increase digital sampling frequency for O/S sensor to eliminate intermittent tripping as required by AN/B& W tech rep.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2007
Resolved 28 February 2007

Engineering › Electric Propulsion System › Auto Transformer Circuitry

Issued 24 April 2006 Resolved

Prove proper operation of the number 1 port main propulsion circuit breaker to the satisfaction of the attending ABS surveyor & USCG marine inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2006
Resolved 27 April 2006

Lifesaving › Rocket Parachute Flares › General

Issued 28 March 2005 Resolved

Provide 5 parachute distress flares SOLAS III/6.3; 46 CFR 199.60

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 March 2005

Lifesaving › Immersion Suits › General

Issued 28 March 2005 Resolved

Provide lights for immersion suits iaw 46 CFR 161.112, 199.70

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 March 2005

Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs

Issued 28 March 2005 Resolved

Post steering gear instructions in pilothouse iaw 33 CFR 164.35

Due 28 April 2005
Resolved 29 March 2005

Casualty record · 14

4 May 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2356239

30 August 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3838606

8 September 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4144510

21 September 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4152104

22 February 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4249748

6 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4434855

20 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4417440

10 June 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4620265

2 April 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4832311

24 April 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4885275

5 March 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6100781

7 November 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 7352885

22 July 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7583246

29 May 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8179516

Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.