MSC MICHAELA

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

MSC MICHAELA is a 2002 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2025, along with 14 deficiencies and 2 operational controls.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 19 August 2025.

Built: 2002
Last inspected: 19 August 2025
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 26
Deficiencies: 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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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 19 August 2025

Recorded inspections26

…physical examinations12

…administrative events10

…with no type recorded4

Deficiencies 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)

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Identity

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9230488

HOEZ

809699

Flag

PANAMA

Maury page id

psix-809699

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it112636 - Displacement, Metric Ton
85797 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
73819 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
47138 - Convention (Subpart B), Net 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.

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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 · 26

19 August 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8213438

6 August 2025 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8203063

15 May 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8136536

1 May 2025 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8126625

14 February 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8079708

5 February 2025 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8074901

31 July 2024 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7971113

23 February 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7869288

25 July 2023 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7751471

21 July 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7748323

17 July 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7744947

27 April 2022 PSC B · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7439031

1 February 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7388939

31 January 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7386658

27 September 2021 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7317770

21 March 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6929886

12 March 2020 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6921682

13 December 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6873215

7 May 2019 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6678561

21 March 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6647326

24 May 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6422178

15 February 2018 Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6355509

29 December 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6330055

25 September 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6274262

7 November 2016 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6037043

11 September 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5997612

Deficiency record · 14

14 - Pollution Prevention › 148 - Ballast Water › Ballast Water Management System (BMWS)

Issued 14 February 2025 Resolved

The Master, owner, operator, agent or person in charge of a vessel equipped with ballast tanks that operates in the waters of the United States must employ one of the following methods: Install and operate a ballast water management system that that has been approved by the Coast Guard. Following installation, the Master, owner, operator, agent or person in charge of the vessel subject to this subpart must properly maintain the BWMS in accordance with all manufacturer specifications. The Coast Guard approved BWMS must meet the applicable ballast water discharge standard (BWDS)found in 151.2030 of this subpart at all times of discharge into the waters of the United States. The vessel's BWMS was reported inoperable. Vessel has parts orderd for the Port of New York.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 March 2025
Resolved 1 May 2025
Resolution: Received class report attesting to satisfactory repairs.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 5 February 2025 Resolved

The safety of passengers, crew, and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. PSCO observed missing panel with exposed wiring on No 2 HFO Purifier Control Panel. SOLAS(04) II-1/40.1.3

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 1 May 2025
Resolution: Accepted photograph of no. 2 HFO purifier control panel repair as objective evidence of repairs.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 5 February 2025 Resolved

The safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. PSCO observed no TAG OUT indicating No. 2 HFO Purifier control panel. SOLAS II-1/40.1.3

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 February 2025
Resolved 5 February 2025
Resolution: Tag out was placed on power source for No 2. HFO Purifier control panel.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes

Issued 5 February 2025 Resolved

Every steam pipe and every fitting connected thereto through which steam may pass shall be so designed, constructed and installed as to withstand the maximum working stresses to which it may be subjected. PSCO observed spraying misting water from steam pipe. SOLAS II-1/33.1

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 February 2025
Resolved 5 February 2025
Resolution: Leak was repaired.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 31 July 2024 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. PSCO observed 11 missing pins on CO2 bottles.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 3 August 2024

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 12 March 2020 Resolved

Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available or immediate use. PSCO observed 06 missing pins and 01 improperly placed pin on Co2 bottles compromising operational readiness of the Co2 fixed fire fighting system.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 March 2020
Resolved 12 March 2020
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 12 March 2020 Resolved

Hydraulic power-operated steering gear shall be provided with a fixed storage tank having sufficient capacity to recharge at least one power activating system including the resevoir. Reserve hydraulic oil storage tank was 50% full, thus, not meeting the requirement prescribed by administration.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 March 2020
Resolved 12 March 2020
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 12 March 2020 Resolved

The purpose of this regulation is to prevent the ignition of combustible materials or flammable liquids. For this purpose, ignition sources shall be restricted. Accumulated oil and oily wrags were found under 04 generators.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 March 2020
Resolved 12 March 2020
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 12 March 2020 Resolved

A lifejacket complying with the requirements of paragraph 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 of the code shall be provided for every person on board the ship. Lifejackets on board found not to be in compliance with listed regulation.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 April 2020
Resolved 28 September 2021

Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors

Issued 15 February 2018 Resolved

0715-Fire Detection- Any required fire detection and fire alarm system shall be capable of immediate operation at all times and no action by the crew shall be necessary to set it in operation. Fire detection in lower deck port side engine room did not immediately set off fire alarm system upon testing in presence of PSCO. 74SOLAS(01)II-2/12.1.1 17ac

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 February 2018
Resolution: Received and accepted class report from DNVGL stating the deficiency was rectified. Crew replaced failed smoke detector.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards

Issued 15 February 2018 Resolved

0820-Protection machines/parts-All surfaces with temperatures above 220degC which may be impinged as a result of a fuel system failure shall be properly insulated. #1 turbo exhaust manifold on main engine was missing sections of protective lagging in two locations on turbo; 2'x4" section and 1'x4" section. 74SOLAS(01)II-2/15.2.10 17ac

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 February 2018
Resolution: Received and accepted class report from DNVGL stating def rectified. Main engine exhaust insulation replaced.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards

Issued 15 February 2018 Resolved

0830-pipes/wires(accident prevention) All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. PSCO observed exposed low voltage wires by way of port forward jacket water preheater unit on the third engine room deck. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/45.1.3 17ac

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 February 2018
Resolution: Received and accepted class report from DNVGL stating deficiency was rectified. Low voltage cable housing covers replaced.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards

Issued 15 February 2018 Resolved

0830 pipes/wires- Every steam pipe and every fitting connected thereto through which steam may pass shall be so designed constructed and installed as to withstand the maximum working stresses to which it may be subjected. Multiple steam piping connections by way of forward port lower deck engine room and forward partial deck near ladder way and purifier room venting significant steam imposing a hazard to the crew. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/33.1 15ac

Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 24 May 2018
Resolution: Received and accepted class report from DNVGL stating deficiency was rectified. Steam leak in piping has been repaired, tested, and re-insulated; all found satisfactory

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door

Issued 8 November 2016 Resolved

0750 - Doors require to be self-closing shall not be fitted with hold-back hooks. Galley doors are all fitted hold-back hooks. 74 SOLAS 2001 CONS. II-2/47.2

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 November 2016
Resolved 8 November 2016
Resolution: Deficiency was corrected on the spot.

Ownership record

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