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CHEMTRANS POLARIS

Tank Ship · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

CHEMTRANS POLARIS is a 2005 tank ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2024, along with 20 deficiencies and 6 operational controls.

Records from 2016 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 17 April 2024.

Built
2005
Last inspected
17 April 2024
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
23
Deficiencies
20 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 Tank Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 17 April 2024
Recorded inspections23
…physical examinations12
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded8
Deficiencies 20 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 8 calendar years (2016–2024)
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

US Official No.
—
IMO number
9308998
Call sign
D5XN9
MISLE id
768913
Flag
LIBERIA
Maury page id
psix-768913

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it40682 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
20376 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
72292 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
86148 - Displacement, 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
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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 · 23

17 April 2024 COC-TVE Renew · PSC B · COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7895335
4 April 2024 Appeal
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7889889
14 February 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7865453
2 February 2024 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · COC-TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7860058
17 December 2023 Administrative Inspection · COE-Administrative · PSC B · COC-TVE Renew
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7839873
9 December 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7836836
28 December 2022 PSC B · COC-TVE Annual
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7613006
8 January 2022 PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7376642
10 November 2021 COC-TVE Renew · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7348585
5 November 2019 COC-TVE Renew · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6847077
27 August 2018 COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6524150
9 April 2018 ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COC-TVE Annual
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6378777
3 April 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6384295
26 March 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6378950
10 June 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6171074
5 June 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6166029
4 April 2017 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6117691
4 April 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6117854
4 April 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6188241
18 March 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6107239
20 January 2017 COC-TVE Renew · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6072040
21 March 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5837164
11 January 2016 COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5795195

Deficiency record · 20

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 6 February 2024 Resolved
THE COMPANY SHOULD ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO ENURE THAT THE SHIP IS MAINTAINED CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE RELEVANT RULES AND REGULATIONS... ESTABLISHED BY THE COMPANY. THE TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL NATURE OF THE DEFICIENCIES NOTED BELOW PROVIDE OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE OF A SERIOUS FAILURE OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ISM CODE. AN EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORT SATISFACTORY TO THE OCMI MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO CLEARANCE OF THIS DEFICIENCY. 74 SOLAS (2020 CONS.)IX/3.1 ISM CODE 10.1 (30ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 9 February 2024
Resolution: External Audit Received
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 6 February 2024 Resolved
THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE MET: MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO LIMIT THE ACCUMULATION OF FLAMMABLE VAPOURS. PSCO OBSERVED CARGO VACUUM SYSTEM DRAIN LINE IS WASTED AND LEAKING CARGO VAPORS ONTO THE DECK AT THE STARBOARD SIDE PUMPROOM ENTRANCE.PROVIDE MITIGATION PLAN PRIOR TO CARGO OPERATIONS. 74 SOLAS (2020 CONS.)II-2/4.1.2 (17ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2024
Resolution: PSCO observed that the pipe has been replaced with new piping.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 6 February 2024 Resolved
WHERE CABLES 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. PSCO OBSERVED BROKEN WIRE WRAPPED IN ELECTRICAL TAPE ON CARGO LINE 1 & 2 PRESSURE TRANSMITTER BOX AND THE NO. 2 IGS BLOWER IN THE E/R. PERMANENT REPAIR IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO CARGO OPERATIONS. 74 SOLAS (2004 CONS.)II-1/45.5.4 (17ac)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 February 2024
Resolution: Class Report submitted and approved 13Feb2024.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 6 February 2024 Resolved
A TANK VESSEL WITH A CAPACITY OF 250 OR MORE BARRELS THAT IS CARRYING OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AS CARGO MUST HAVE A MEANS OF DRAINING OR REMOVING DISCHARGED OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FROM EACH CONTAINER OR ENCLOSED DECK AREA WITHOUT DISCHARGING THE OIL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INTO THE WATER. PSCO OBSERVED THAT THE FIXED DRAIN PIPING CONNECTING THE PORT AND STARBOARD MANIFOLD CONTAINMENT IS CORRODED AND HAS HOLES AT THE CROSS-DECK PIPING.PROVIDE MITIGATION PLAN PRIOR TO CARGO OPERATIONS. 33 CFR 155.310(a)(2)(17ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 February 2024
Resolution: Class report submitted and approved 13Feb2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 6 February 2024 Resolved
THERMAL INSULATION OF BOUNDARIES SHALL HAVE DUE REGARD TO THE FIRE RISK OF THE SPACE AND ADJACENT SPACES. PSCO OBSERVED THERMAL INSULATION REQUIRED FOR STEERING GEAR ROOM OVERHEAD WAS MISSING. 74 SOLAS (2020 CONS.)II-2/9.1.2 (17ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 February 2024
Resolution: Class Report submitted and Approved 13Feb2024.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency Escape Breathing Device and disposition
Issued 6 February 2024 Resolved
FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND READILY AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE USE. PSCO OBSERVED MULTIPLE EEBDS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ONBOARD SMS PROCEDURES AND NOT IN THE LOCATIONS REQUIRED BY THE FIRE CONTROL PLAN. 74 SOLAS (2020 CONS.)II-2/14.2.1.2 (17ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2024
Resolution: Proof of new EEBDs on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboat inventory
Issued 6 February 2024 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2024
Resolution: Smoke signals were replaced on both lifeboats.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 February 2024 Resolved
CRUDE OIL WASHING INSTALLATION AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE ADMINISTRATION. PSCO OBSERVED HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKING FROM A VALVE ON COW SYTEM PIPING IN CARGO PUMPROOM. 73 MARPOL (2022)I/33.2 (17ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2024
Resolution: Gaskets in valves were replaced.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 6 February 2024 Resolved
MANHOLES AND FLUSH SCUTTLES IN POSITION 1 OR 2... SHALL BE CLOSED BY SUBSTANTIAL COVERS CAPABLE OF BEING MADE WATERTIGHT. UNLESS SECURED BY CLOSELY SPACED BOLTS, THE COVERS SHALL BE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED. PSCO OBSERVED PORT SIDE NO. 1 HEAVY FUEL OIL EXPANSION TANK DOME HATCH COVER WAS MISSING A DOG AND STARBOARD SIDE NO. 1 BALLAST TANK FLUSH DECK HATCH WAS MISSING A BOLT. ICLL (88 PROT.)REG. 18 (17ac)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2024
Resolution: Bolts and dogs were replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 February 2024 Resolved
ALL LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE. PSCO OBSERVED LIFEBUOY ON PORT SIDE MIDSHIP WAS MISSING RETRO-REFLECTIVE MATERIAL. 74SOLAS (2020 CONS.) III/34 LSA CODE 1.2.2.7 (10C)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 February 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 February 2024 Resolved
THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE MET: MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO CONTROL LEAKS OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. PSCO OBSERVED A CORRODED HEAD TANK ON STRIPPING LINE VALVE THAT LEAKS OIL INTO CARGO PUMPROOM. 74 SOLAS(2020 CONS.) II-2/4.1.1 (10C)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 February 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo tank vent system
Issued 2 February 2024 Resolved
The venting arrangements shall be so designed and operated as to ensure that neither pressure nor vacuum in cargo tanks shall exceed design parameters. The PSCO found additional hardware stacked on the pressure adjustment bolt of the #4P P/V valve. Additionally, the #3P P/V valve was found frozen (rusted) in the closed position. 74SOLAS(20) II-2/11.6.1 action code 17ac.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 February 2024
Resolution: Coast Guard verified repairs noted on class report
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 2 February 2024 Resolved
The means to stop the flow of cargo must perform its intended function. The emergency shutdown controls did not rapidly secure the cargo pump revolutions, additionally the cargo pump tachometers functioned erratically upon cargo pump emergency shutdown. 33CFR156.170(c)(5) action code 17ac.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 17 April 2024
Resolution: PSCO accepted class report and observed emergency shutdown tachometer operating as designed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 2 February 2024 Resolved
All hatchways in position 1 shall be fitted with hatch covers of steel. Such covers shall be weather tight and fitted with gaskets and clamping devices. A possible patch was detected in the vicinity of hatch #2DB WBT immediately port side of center walkway. 1966 ICLL (1988 Protocol) 16.1 action code 17ac.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 February 2024
Resolution: Coast Found that metal blind flange was not a patch. It was a metal plate that rusted to the deck and has been removed. See class report.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 2 February 2024 Resolved
The condition of the ship and it's 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's observed all hydraulic valve boxes on deck leaking hydraulic fluid. 74SOLAS(20) I-11 action code 17ac.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 February 2024
Resolution: Coast Guard verified repairs noted on class report.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 2 February 2024 Resolved
The condition of the ship and it's 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's observed hydraulic power units for remote control valves leaking hydraulic fluid. 74SOLAS(20) I-11 action code 17ac.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 February 2024
Resolution: Coast Guard verified repairs noted on class report
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 December 2023 Resolved
SHIPS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS OF A CLASSIICATION SOCIETY WHICH IS RECOGNIZED BY THE ADMINISTRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION XI/1 OR WITH APPLICABLE NATIONAL STANDARDS OF THE ADMINISTRATION WHICH PROVIDE AN EQUIVALENT LEVEL OF SAFETY.PSCO OBSERVED BALLAST WATER LEAK ON BALLAST WATER PUMP #1 ON THE SHAFT SEAL. 74SOLAS(04)II-I/3-1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 January 2024
Resolved 16 February 2024
Resolution: Recieved appropriate Class documentation. Entered into Documents Tab. All Satisfactory.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 8 January 2022 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 3 out of the 4 vapor connections stud are temporary stubs and the four stub is welded to the vapor connection and flange making it incapable of usage. 46 CFR 39.2001
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 12 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel submitted class report stating VCS system was repaired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 8 January 2022 Resolved
SOLAS: Starting and operating the lifeboat engine. LSA: The engine shall be capable of operating for not less than 5 min after starting from cold with the lifeboat out of the water. PSCO observed that the PORT rescue boat engine would not start. Due to the batteries in the rescue needing to be charged. 74 SOLAS 20 III/19.3.4.1.6 LSA/4.4.6.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 January 2022
Resolution: Vsl repaired rescue boat prior to exam team leaving the ship.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 November 2021 Resolved
The machinery, boilers, and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and constructed adequate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed jacket water leaking from #3 cylinder of main diesel engine. SOLAS II-1/26.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 November 2021
Resolution: Received,reviewed and accepted LR Class report Statement#2134893. #3 Main engine cyl. liner was pulled by ships crew. J/W O-rings were replaced by spares onboard and reassembled. Visual inspection carried out on additional cylinders.

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.