BBC PLATA

Public Freight · General Dry Cargo Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

BBC PLATA is a 2003 public freight. The Coast Guard has recorded 27 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 9 deficiencies and 6 operational controls.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 March 2026.

Built: 2003
Last inspected: 18 March 2026
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 27
Deficiencies: 9 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 18 March 2026

Recorded inspections27

…physical examinations14

…administrative events9

…with no type recorded4

Deficiencies 9 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2026)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

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9291975

V2BN8

765900

Flag

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Maury page id

psix-765900

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it9618 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
4260 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
17972 - Displacement, Metric Ton
12837 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 27

18 March 2026 PSC B · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8327855

16 March 2026 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8327149

20 August 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8213996

5 August 2025 PSC A

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8198532

5 August 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8202873

21 December 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8049926

26 October 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8024973

24 May 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7918508

2 April 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7888966

25 January 2024 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7855380

17 April 2022 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7432452

7 December 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7363819

19 September 2021 PSC A

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7311976

15 September 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7313090

14 September 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7312017

9 May 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6950732

21 November 2019 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6860588

6 September 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6805836

28 August 2019 PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6787754

22 August 2019 Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6795827

20 August 2018 PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6511626

24 April 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6389591

27 October 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6296508

10 October 2017 ISPS II Exam · COE-Dockside

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6284416

27 July 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6223531

17 February 2017 PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6089833

18 January 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5799173

Deficiency record · 9

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 18 March 2026 Resolved

Fire fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. PSCO observed 02 hoses with pin hole leaks and 05 hoses leaking at the coupling.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 March 2026
Resolution: Reecieved class report attesting to repairs and replacement hoses.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Endorsement by flagstate

Issued 18 March 2026 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 March 2026

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator

Issued 5 August 2025 Resolved

Each emergency generating set arranged to be automatically started shall be equipped with starting devices approved by the administration with a stored energy capability of at least three consecutive starts. PSCO observed 01 ruptured starting battery for emergency generator starting system. Replace battery and test system to the satisfaction of classification society. 74SOLAS(AMEND)II-1/44.2 60 ac

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 5 August 2025
Resolved 5 August 2025
Resolution: Failed battery was replaced and system tested to the satisfaction of the classification society.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 5 August 2025 Resolved

A valve shall be fitted to serve each fire hydrant so that any hose may be removed while the fire pumps are in operation. PSCO observed aft deck fire station valve leaking by while emergency fire pump was in operation replace valve to the satisfaction of the certificate issuing authority. 74SOLAS(AMEND)II-2/10.2.1.4.2

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 August 2025
Resolved 5 August 2025
Resolution: Faulty valve was replaced and system tested to the satisfaction of the classification society.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats

Issued 19 September 2021 Resolved

WHERE DAVIT ARMS ARE RECOVEREDBY POWER, SAFETY DEVICES SHALL BE FITTED WHICH WILL AUTOMATICALLY CUT OFF POWER BEFORE THE DAVIT ARMS REACHTHE STOPS IN ORDER TO PREVENT OVERSTRESSING THE FALLS OR DAVITS. PSCO OBSERVED LIMIT SWITCH FOR RESCUE BOAT DAVIT NOT OPERATIONAL. CREW FIXED AND TESTED PRIOR TO [name withheld].

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2021
Resolved 19 September 2021
Resolution: CREW REPLACED LIMIT SWITCH PRIOR TO [name withheld]

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 19 September 2021 Resolved

AFTER ANY SURVEY OF THE SHIP UNDER RESOLUTIONS 7, 8, 9, OR 10 HAS BEEN COMPLETED, NO CHANGE SHALL BE MADE IN THE STRUCTURAL ARRANGMENTS, MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER ITEMS COVERED BY THE SURVEY, WITHOUT THE SANCTION OF THE ADMINISTRATION. VESSEL'S CCTV WIRING TO FORWARD CAMERA PENETRATED BULKHEAD OF BOSN STORE. WATER TIGHT INTEGRITY HAS BEEN COMPRIMISED.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 October 2021
Resolved 3 December 2021
Resolution: Penetrating piping was removed and holes were welded over. Repairs verified by Class NKK, survey report attached.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 19 September 2021 Resolved

WHERE CABLES WHICH ARE INSTALLED IN HAZARDOUS AREAS 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. HYDRAULIC PUMP ESD ON #2 FORWARD HOLD COVER WAS NOT SEALED ALLOWING FLAMMABLE VAPOR TO ACCUMULATE. RECITFIY PRIOR TO CARRYING FLAMMABLE CARGO.

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 19 September 2021
Resolved 3 December 2021
Resolution: Seal for cabling was repaired and verified by Class NKK, survey report is attached.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar

Issued 21 November 2019 Resolved

All ships 3000GT and upwards shall have an operable 3 GHZ radar. Vessel's S-Band radar is inoperable. SOLAS 74 (2014 Cons.) Reg. V/12

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 November 2019
Resolved 24 November 2019
Resolution: Received technician report attesting to repair and operational condition of s-band radar.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar

Issued 21 November 2019 Resolved

If during voyage, any navigation equipment required by this part stops operating properly, ther person directing the movement of the vessel may continue to the next port of call subject to the direction of the district commander or the captain of the port zone. Vessel entered captain of the port zone without proper notification of inoperable S-Band radar. 33 CFR 164.55

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 November 2019
Resolution: Instructed vessel on the proper proceedures for reporting inoperable navigation equipment prior to entry.

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.