Records from 2016 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 15 July 2023.
Inspection history · 8
15 July 2023
PSC B · COC-CHEM & TVE Annual
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7739569
13 May 2022
PSC B · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7449911
5 October 2020
PSC B · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7069644
11 June 2019
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM & TVE Annual
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6705813
3 May 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6404831
21 April 2018
COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6391754
4 December 2016
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6052267
11 September 2016
Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM Annual · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5993650
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Inert gas alarm
Issued 15 July 2023
No resolution recorded
The inert gas system ref. to in the convention shall be designed and tested to the sat. of admin. PSCO observed that crew could not demonstrate operational readiness of I.G. low pressure shutdown using local mechanical adjuster on pressure sensor. Ships crew jumped all circuits with a screw driver to short fault. Demonstrate operational readiness of all A/V/S indicators prior to carriage of cargo that requires use of I.G. system. ac
FFS Code CH. 15.2.2.1.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 15 July 2023
No resolution recorded
Company should establish procedures. It was identified that ships crew demonstrated operational readiness of all I.G. A/V/S on 12JUL23 IAW form Inert Gas Generator Safety Device Test. PSCO observed that crew could not demonstrate operational readiness of I.G. low pressure shutdown using local mechanical adjuster on pressure sensor. Ships crew jumped all circuits with a screw driver to short fault. Conduct an internal audit within 90
ISM Code 10
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 October 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)
Issued 11 June 2019
Resolved
Each vessel vapor connection flange face must have a permanent stud projecting outward that has a 12.7 millimeter (0.5 inch) diameter and is at least 25.4 millimeters (1 inch) long. It must be located at the top of the flange face, midway between bolt holes, and in line with the bolt hole pattern. PSCO observed three of the four vapor control flange faces did not have permanent mounted studs. Rectify prior to using vapor control during cargo operations. 46CFR39.2001(j) a c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 June 2019
Resolved 11 June 2019
Resolution: Received class report stating flange studs were installed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)
Issued 11 June 2019
Resolved
The last 1.0 meter (3.3 feet) of vapor piping upstream of the vessel vapor connection and each end of a vapor hose must be painted in the sequence of red/yellow/red. The width of the red bands must be 0.1 meter (0.33 foot) and the width of the middle yellow band must be 0.8 meter (2.64 feet). PSCO observed that each VCS connection was not painted in accordance with the regulation.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 30 June 2019
Resolved 11 June 2019
Resolution: Received class report stating piping was correctly painted.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Heating › General
Issued 21 April 2018
Resolved
1836 - Temperature control - A chemical tanker shall comply with the requirements of IBC Code and shall be surveyed and certified as provided for in the Code, which states means shall be provided for measuring the cargo temperature. (Refer to Column J in IBC Code for Reqs.) PSCO observed Cargo Tank #1 starboard side lower cargo temperature sensor malfunctioning. Rectify and verify repairs prior to loading cargoes requiring closed temperature measuring device into Cargo tank #1 stbd. 74 SOLAS(a) 2014 cons. VII/10.1 & IBC Code 7.1.5 Action Taken - a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 April 2018
Resolved 3 May 2018
Resolution: NKK submited proper class report of cargo temp monitoring device functioning properly.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Permit, Other
Issued 11 September 2016
Resolved
0199-Other-Every ship when in port of another contract. gov. is subject to control by officers duly authorized by such gov as far as this control is directed towards verify that the cert issued under reg 12 and reg 13 are valid. Ballast pump room shall be certified gas free by a marine chem. before cargo operation in next U.S. port. Ballast pump room was not cert gas free.SOLAS(14)II-2 Rg 14 40c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 4 December 2016
Resolution: Received Documentation to clear Deficiency
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 11 September 2016
Resolved
0720-Fire Fighting Equipment- Firefighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. Four fire hoses were found with holes and wasted making them unserviceable. 74 SOLS (14) Ch. II-2 Reg.14 10c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 September 2016
Resolved 11 September 2016
Resolution: Vessel was able to replace the worn hoses with new hoses during exam.