Records from 2004 to 2017. Most recent: inspection, 22 June 2017.
Inspection history · 25
22 June 2017
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6183507
19 June 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6180313
14 September 2016
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5998608
18 June 2014
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4892374
1 June 2014
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4875687
10 May 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4307810
3 May 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4301571
3 May 2012
PI Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4302308
2 May 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4300869
22 September 2011
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4151487
23 March 2009
Random ISPS/MTSA-No PSC
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3441375
18 March 2009
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3435496
14 June 2007
ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2961075
30 May 2007
Random ISPS/MTSA-No PSC
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2946846
16 May 2007
Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2932011
27 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2917431
23 October 2006
ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2806489
1 June 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2667520
1 June 2006
ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2667523
31 May 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2665824
21 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2654625
26 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2475946
8 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Astoria · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2288555
2 December 2004
ISPS II Exam · Annual Inspection · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2251790
1 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2252231
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 9 June 2014
Resolved
1270 All access openings in bulkheads at the ends of enclosed superstructures shall be fitted with doors of steel or other equivalent material, permanently and strongly attached to bulkhead, and framed, stiffened and fitted so that he whole structure is of equivalent strength to the unpierced bulkhead and weathertight when closed. See scanned form B for more. ILLC Ch. II Reg. 12 (1) 15b
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 30 June 2014
Resolution: Received class report clearing deficiency.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Key Shipboard Operations Plans/Instructions
Issued 3 May 2012
Resolved
Those ship using separate fuel oils entering or leaving an emission control area shall carry a written procedure showing how the fuel oil change over is to be done. The company should establish procedure, plans and instruction as appropriate for key shipboard operations. Vessel does not have fuel oil change over.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 May 2012
Resolved 3 May 2012
Resolution: Adjust fuel circulation pumps pressure to 10 bars as recommended by manufacturer and corrected misalignment valves.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 22 September 2011
Resolved
1550 - The lower all-around light fitted at the stern railing has an incorrect bulb and base. The light fixture has been modified and will not support installation of a proper navigation light bulb.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 September 2011
Resolved 24 September 2011
Resolution: Crew removed the improper base and replaced with the currect fitting and navigation light bulb.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 22 September 2011
Resolved
1410 - Forward fuel injection line for the No. 1 Cylinder on the main engine is leaking as evidenced by container collecting fuel and rag tied around the line.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 September 2011
Resolved 24 September 2011
Resolution: USCG witnessed main engine test and found to be in satisfactory working condition, with no leaks.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Battery
Issued 22 September 2011
Resolved
1430 - Vessel crew are unable to start the emergency generator using batteries as the primary means of starting.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 September 2011
Resolved 24 September 2011
Resolution: Crew was able to start the emergency generator using batteries.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Sensor
Issued 18 March 2009
Resolved
1410- M/E cylinders #'s 1,4,5 and 6 leak jacket cooling water from "o" ring's some bolts on jacket leak also. Mounted temperature gauges on cylinder's 1,3,4,5,6 do not work. Electric temperature sensors on cylinder #2 and 6 for jacket cooling water do not work. crew uses a laser thermostat to check temperatures on #6.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 19 March 2009
Resolved 23 September 2011
Resolution: Items were inspected by Class (LR) and found to be satisfactory and operational.
Fire Fighting › Portable Foam Applicators › General
Issued 18 March 2009
Resolved
0720-Vessel could not provide certification from manufacture on testing of foam for engine room portable foam applicator units. Have foam tested to manufacture specifications.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 19 March 2009
Resolved 23 September 2011
Resolution: Classification society verified faom applicator was inspected and a foam analysis was carried out by the service company.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 18 March 2009
Resolved
1230- Protection for the crew by satisfactory means is not provided for crew to reach forward deck area from accommodation. Ship is fitted with securing devices for stanchions and life lines, but there are no stanchions or lifelines on board. Provide proper stanchions and life lines.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 19 March 2009
Resolved 23 September 2011
Resolution: Vessel is now outfitted with proper stanchions and life lines.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Crankshaft
Issued 16 May 2007
Resolved
Main engine suffered crank case explosion and shut down. Damage to multiple internal components. Recent records show several main engine problems. Provide class survey attesting to the reliability of the main engine. SOLAS 2004 as Amended, CH II-1, Reg 26. 17a/c
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 August 2007
Resolution: Satisfactory class report.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 16 May 2007
Resolved
Vsl has 3 main generators. Two of the three do not have working starter motors. Chief engineer stated they start one genreator, then remove the starter and install it on the next genreator to be started. Vsl does not have working spare starter. Spare was requestioned on 12Apr07. Vessel to provide class report attesting to the proper installation of starter motor and satisfactory operations.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 August 2007
Resolution: Satisfactory class report.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Generator
Issued 16 May 2007
Resolved
Emergency genrator has a radiator coolant leak. C/E stated fill cap is left off so permantly installed water line can be turned on to fill cooling system, to prevent overheating during operation. Vsl is to provide class report attesting to the satisfactory repair of radiator leak. SOLAS 2004 AS AMENDED, CH I, Reg 11. 17a/c
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 August 2007
Resolution: Satisfactory class report.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 27 April 2007
Resolved
M/V Xiamen Sea had 01 inoperable radar and failed to notify CG in ANOA by any other means of comms before attempting to cross bar. Vessel was required to fix radar prior to departure. See attached service report.
Due 2 May 2007
Resolved 1 May 2007
Resolution: Vessel was required to fix radar prior to departure. See attached service report.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pump
Issued 31 May 2006
Resolved
UNIT RECIEVED REPORT FROM MASTER NO1 STEERING GEAR WAS REPAIRED PRIOR TO TECH REP AND SERVICE PUMP. PSCOS BOARDED VESSEL TO VERIFY OPERATION OF UNIT AND FOUND REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED. PSCOS ISSUED FORM B TO HAVE TECH REP INSTALL PUMP ISSUE SERVICE REPORT, HAVE CLASS SOCIETY ATTEST TO REPAIRS, AND SUBMIT REPORT TO COAST GUARD, AND THEN HAVE COAST GUARD BOARD TO VERIFY OPERATION. REQUIREMENT MUST
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 June 2006
Resolved 1 June 2006
Resolution: STEERING GEAR WAS TESTED AND DETERMINED TO BE WORKING PROPERLY. COPY OF TECH REPORT WAS OBTAINED.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Hull
Issued 2 December 2004
Resolved
LIFEBOAT ON STBD SIDE WAS DAMAGED DURING ABANDON SHIP DRILL. AFT GRIPE WAS NOT RELEASED AND RIPPED OUT BIT ATTACHED TO STERN OF LIFEBOAT. CLASS MUST ATTEND AND ADDRESS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. CLASS REPORT MUST BE FAXED TO MSO PHILADELPHIA PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. SOLAS III 20.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 December 2004
Resolution: Recieved fax from class attesting to repair to stbd. lifeboat.