Records from 2005 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 15 July 2022.
Inspection history · 27
15 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7507521
17 February 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7397436
3 June 2021
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7199463
26 March 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7163111
25 March 2021
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7160816
15 January 2020
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6888228
21 December 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6877640
11 July 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6475583
5 March 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6366420
27 February 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6362751
15 December 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6323861
12 December 2017
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6321749
11 September 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6284870
5 August 2017
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6230960
4 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6230756
2 May 2016
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5865297
2 February 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5807960
28 January 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5805444
26 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3440640
24 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3438971
23 February 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3422611
8 September 2008
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3320295
9 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2869593
9 February 2007
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2869639
23 November 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2540193
14 November 2005
PII Safety Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2527004
2 November 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2527005
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 30 March 2021
Resolved
Oil fuel pipes, which, if damaged, would allow oil to escape from a storage, settling or daily service tank having a capacity of 500 l and above shall be fitted with a cock or valve directly on the tank capable of being closed from a safe position outside the space concerned in the event of a fire occurring in the space in which such tanks are situated. In the vessel’s fire control station, PSCO observed the air bottle used to close the engine room’s fuel oil tank was empty and would not have operated as designed if used during an emergency.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 March 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 March 2021
Resolved
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. DURING THE INBOUND TRANSIT TO DELAWARE BAY THE VESSEL EXPERIENCED AN INABILITY ON SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESPOND TO THE COMMAND TO GO ASTERN.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 March 2021
Resolved 30 March 2021
Resolution: Class attended and determined the cause of the deficiency were fuel injection valves that were not properly atomizing fuel. The crew replaced all injection valves of the main engine.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Power Requirement
Issued 12 December 2017
Resolved
1430-Each emergency generator set shall have a second source of energy provided for an additional three starts within 30 minutes. PSCO observed that the second means to start the emergency generator is a battery set. The crew was not able to start the emergency generator using the second source of energy. 74 SOLAS(04) II-I/44.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 12 December 2017
Resolved 12 December 2017
Resolution: Cleared on the spot. Crew replaced batteries with new batteries and demonstrated 3 consecutive starts using the new batteries.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 12 December 2017
Resolved
0936- the angular position of the rudder shall be recognizable in the steering gear compartment. PSCO observed the rudder angle indicator bolt sheared on the port side of the rudder angle indicating device causing it to list when the rudder is swung from side to side. When the rudder was swung from the bridge the rudder angle indicator on the bridge shows a 3 degree difference than the local steering gear indicator. When the rudder was swung to port, the PSCO observed loud noises and the ram does not move smoothly. 74 SOLAS (04)II-I/29.11.2
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 27 February 2018
Resolved 27 February 2018
Resolution: RCVD CLASS RPT STATING RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR WAS ADJUSTED AND TESTED SATISFACTORILY.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 12 December 2017
Resolved
1730-The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present convention without presenting an unreasonable threat of harm to the marine environment. PSCO observed the oil water separators oil content meter is giving error code (E3)when tested. The crew was not able to demonstrate proper operation of the equipment. MARPOL I/6.4.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 December 2017
Resolution: PSCO witnessed proper operation of the OWS and received Class Report attesting to repairs.
Fire Fighting › Emergency Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 2 May 2016
Resolved
0740- pumps - 17a - fire protection systems and fire fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. PSCO noted ship's crew could not get the emergency fire pump to provide pressure while the vessel was in ballast. 74 SOLAS am II-2/14.1.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 May 2016
Resolved 3 May 2016
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report from NKK satisfying the requirement.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 2 May 2016
Resolved
1499-other- 16a (prop & aux. Machinery- 16a - 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 fir o proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed that the ventilation fan for the emergency generator room was inoperable. 74SOLAS am 1/11.a
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 3 May 2016
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report from NKK satisfying the requirement.