Records from 2005 to 2019. Most recent: inspection, 10 April 2019.
Inspection history · 30
10 April 2019
Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM & TVE Annual · ISPS II Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6655678
16 April 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6392377
8 April 2018
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6382423
10 October 2016
STCW 95 Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6019586
19 September 2016
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6004093
7 September 2016
COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5994536
22 October 2015
COC-CHEM & TVE Annual · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5744530
10 August 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5211755
27 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3966241
1 December 2009
ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3642458
26 February 2009
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3421811
3 February 2009
Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM Renew · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3411844
24 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3307123
20 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3303864
2 April 2008
COC-CHEM Annual · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3177031
1 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Fort Lauderdale · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3177641
20 November 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Fort Lauderdale · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3101977
7 July 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2980649
5 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2952845
1 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2948729
2 February 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2866330
17 January 2007
MARPOL Annex II Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISPS II Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · COC-CHEM Renew · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2854587
9 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2741573
6 August 2006
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2737389
21 November 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2539235
21 November 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2546338
20 November 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Vessel Traffic Service Houston-Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2562432
2 August 2005
MARPOL Annex V Examination · ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2448470
30 January 2005
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COC-CHEM Renew
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2284218
25 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2284699
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
Drills shall, as far as practicable, be conducted as if there were an actual emergency. The PSCOs witnessed one fire drill where the fire team had no life line or means of communication. The PSCOs stopped the fire drill and identified the problem with the Master and gave him an opportunity for training. During the second drill , the fire team was improperly wearing their radios, and the C/O was on the hip of the fire team in the smoking room, giving radio updates to the bridge. 74 SOLAS (14 cons.)III/19.3.1 - 17c
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2019
Resolution: PSCOs witnessed proper fire drill.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
Where cables installed in hazardous areas may introduce the risk of fire or explosion in the event of an electrical fault in such areas, special precautions against such risks shall be taken to the satisfaction of the Administration. Currently the power supply cable for the #3 starboard electric driven cargo pump has multiple cracks through the outer covering including one 9" long and 3/8" at its widest point. This area also has damage to the next inner woven black layer. Class to address prior to departure. 74 SOLAS (14 cons.) II/45.5.4 - 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2019
Resolution: Received Class report.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 10 April 2019
Resolved
When provided, any heating or cooling systems shall be constructed, fitted, and tested to the satisfaction of the Administration. Materials used in the construciton of temperature control systems shall be suitable for use with the intended product to be carried. Currently multiple steam valves, which are made of materials that are not corrosion resistant, are wasted or badly corroded. Numerous fasteners are extremely deterriorated. Steam valves for the cargo tank heating coils are located on the main deck along the elevated walkway. Class to address prior to carrying a cargo requiring use of heating coils and before completion of next dry dock. 74 SOLAS (14 cons.) VII/10.1, IBC Code 7.1.1 - 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2019
Resolution: Received Class report.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Starting System
Issued 8 April 2018
Resolved
0615-Rescue Boats-Before the ship leaves port and at all time during the voyage, all lifesaving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. PSCO observed the crew unable to start the rescue boat in the required time. Rescue boat started in approximately 15 minutes. Provide class report stating rescue boat is in compliance with all applicable regulations. SOLAS 74a (14) III/20/2 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Rescue boat engine now tested several times under running condition with satisfactory results.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 8 April 2018
Resolved
1730-Oily-water separating equipment- Oil filtering equipment shall be provided with arrangements to ensure that any discharge of oily mixtures is automatically stopped when the oil content of the effluent exceeds 15ppm. PSCO observed recirculation valve does not fully seat and still has flow going to overboard valve when in closed position. MARPOL I/14.7 17a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Verified/sighted on board Manufacturer’s Technician report which includes verification of all working components and overboard valve operation which includes adjus
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances
Issued 8 April 2018
Resolved
1840-instrumantation- Suitable means shall be provided for the zero and span calibration of both fixed and portable gas concentration measurement instruments. PSCO observed during calibration of portable gas detection that crew was unfamiliar with calibration procedures, meter could not be calibrated and readings were off from calibration gas. The last calibration of portable gas detection systems was over 4 months ago. The vessel procedures state that calibrations is due monthly. SOLAS 74a (04) II-2/4.5.5.1.1 FSS Code 15.2.4.2.5 17a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Verified procedure for Gas Detection duly updated referring instruction for Annual Calibration by shore Company
and monthly verification by using applicable span g
Documentation › Safety Management System › Conformity Maintenance Procedures
Issued 8 April 2018
Resolved
2550-Maintenance of ship and equipment- The Company should establish procedures to ensure the ship is maintained in conformity with the relevant rules and regulations and any additional requirements which may be established by the company. PSCO observed that the gas detection equipment was not being maintained in accordance with the ships SMS plan. SOLAS 74a (14) IX/5 ISM CODE 10.1 17a
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. verified / sighted monthly verification to all portable Gas Meters as per updated
procedures applicable as per SMS.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 8 April 2018
Resolved
0715-Detection- Fire protection systems and firefighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. PSCO observed the smoke detector in the heater room was covered with a bag preventing it from operating. SOLAS 74a (04) II-2/14.1 17a
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 April 2018
Resolution: 0715-Detection- Fire protection systems and firefighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. PSCO observed the smoke detector in the heater room was covered with a bag preventing it from operating. SOLAS 74a (04) II-2/14.1 17a
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Inert Gas Generator (IGG)
Issued 8 April 2018
Resolved
1899-Other (tankers)- Suitable means shall be provided for the zero and span calibration of both fixed and portable gas concentration measurement instruments, referred to in paragraphs 2.2.2.1 to 2.4.2.4. PSCO observed the calibration gas used on the IGS was expired. SOLAS 74a (14) II-2/4.5.5.1.1 FSS Code 15.2.4.2.5 a Prior to Use
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 April 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. New calibration gas bottle verified provided on board.
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Vessel Vapor Overpressure/Vacuum Protection
Issued 8 April 2018
Resolved
1899-Other (tankers)-One or more pressure/vacuum breaker devices shall be provided to prevent the cargo tanks from being subject to a positive or negative pressure. PSCO observed that no water was visible in the sight glass on the P/V Breaker. SOLAS 74a (04) II-2/11.6.3.4 10c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 April 2018
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Inert Gas Generator (IGG)
Issued 8 April 2018
Resolved
1899-Other (tankers)-Detailed instruction manuals shall be provided on board, covering the operation, safety and maintenance requirements and occupational health hazards relevant to the inert gas system and its application to the cargo tank system. PSCO observed that the ship did not have procedures for the testing of the alarms and shutdowns for the intert gas system. SOLAS 74a (04) II-2/4.5.5.3.1 a Prior to use
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 April 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. verified that a proper testing procedure for the IGS now included in the SMS on board. Same posted
next to the IG plant.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Tank Pressure Monitoring Device
Issued 8 April 2018
Resolved
1840-Instrumentation-The means for measuring the cargo temperature shall be of restricted of closed type, respectively, when a restricted or closed gauging device is required for individual substances. Installed closed type temperature sensor on tank 8 port is inoperative. Tank is currently laden with palm oil, provide report from certificate issuing authority attesting to proper operation of temperature sensing device prior to carriage of any cargoes requiring closed gauging in tank 8 port. SOLAS 74a (04) VII/10 IBC 7.1.5 a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 April 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Temperature sensor now repaired by Crew on board, tested and fund in good working order.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Valve
Issued 8 April 2018
Resolved
1410-Propulsion main engine-after any survey of the ship under regulation 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 of the administration. PSCO observed that the steam isolation valve and the MDE fuel supply valves were missing. SOLAS 74a (14) I/11(b) 50a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 11 April 2018
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Verified that all valves provided with operating handle and in satisfactory working condition.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Doorways
Issued 8 April 2018
Resolved
0899-Other (accid. prevent.)-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 persons on board. PSCO observed two emergency egress hatches where no maintained in accordance with original ship structure which include failure to open and improperly securing open. SOLAS 74a (14) I/11(a) 10c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 April 2018
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 7 September 2016
Resolved
0750- The purpose of this regulation is to maintain and monitor the effectivness of the fire safety messures, the ship is is provided with. PSCO observed air supply to quick closing valve disconnected. SEE NARATIVE SOLAS 74a (09) II-2/14.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 September 2016
Resolved 15 September 2016
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Vessel completed non conformity report and corrective action plan for fleet.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Block
Issued 7 September 2016
Resolved
1410-TAhe condiction of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the present regulation to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to see. Vessel suffered a casuality of the M/E on 16FEB16, the cam shaft broke causing damage to the engine casing. Vessel could not provide documentation from class attesting to repairs. SOLAS 74a (09) I/11
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2016
Resolved 15 September 2016
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted class report from LR stating the deficiency was rectified. Class reviewed repairs via dye penetrant and visual exam. all test satifactory.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 27 February 2011
Resolved
The Radar was reported not operational.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 February 2011
Resolved 27 February 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted tech report stating the Radar was repaired, tested and found satisfactory.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 12 January 2007
Resolved
Oily Water separator out of service due to faulty transformer. Retain all oily mixtures on board, close overboard discharge valve and discharge to facilities until OWS is repaired. To the satisfaction of Class.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 2 February 2007
Resolution: Received class report attesting that valve is opera table.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 12 January 2007
Resolved
One out of four of the fireman's outfit is holed and deteriorated. Replace the one fireman's outfit protective clothing. Prior to departure.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 February 2007
Resolution: New fireman’s outfits received onboard and verified satisfactory.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Pump
Issued 12 January 2007
Resolved
Prior to their use, make repairs to cargo pumps 2S and 7S. To the satisfaction of Class.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 2 February 2007
Resolution: Cargo pumps overhauled and tested satisfactorily.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Heating › General
Issued 12 January 2007
Resolved
Make repairs to the steam leak in the vicinity of the hyd. valve cabinet in the engine room. The leaking pipe serves the steam heater, tank washing, and cargo tank heating. To the satisfaction of Class.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 2 February 2007
Resolution: Steam system shutdown and flange gasket replaced, repairs now examined under steaming conditions and found satisfactory.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 21 November 2005
Resolved
Freefall lifeboat launching appliance has sustained damage from impact with another vessel. Specifically, the forward and aft ends of the sliding ramp, port side. Also the transverse and vertical supports to the sliding ramp, port side. Damage calls into question lifeboats ability to be safely launched and recovered. SOLAS 74 (Amended), C. III/20 and LSA Code, C. IV, 4.4/4.7/4.8/4.9.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2005
Resolved 22 November 2005
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Fixed Containment
Issued 2 August 2005
Resolved
Vsls sample locker samples were not secured properly (i.e. - glass bottles loose and on top of one another/not segerated correctly.)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 2 August 2005
Resolved 2 August 2005
Resolution: Corrected on the spot!