Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 14 January 2026.
Inspection history · 21
14 January 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8297160
19 December 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8282775
20 October 2025
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8255913
11 April 2025
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8109715
4 December 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8043367
4 December 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8043372
22 August 2024
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7986619
20 September 2023
MTSA Verification · ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7794075
13 September 2022
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7557711
10 February 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · TPO Audit
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7394291
13 July 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7253928
16 September 2020
ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7059064
25 August 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7043677
28 January 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6914330
6 August 2019
ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6774252
14 May 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6683772
14 August 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6512265
24 July 2017
ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6219505
24 June 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6190885
10 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6144079
25 May 2016
Administrative Inspection · ACP COI Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5886786
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
Ships shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the structural requirements of a classification society. Following a collision with another vessel, the HARVEY DISCOVERY sustained damage to the port stern above the waterline: 25 ft bulwarks, 5 bulwark stantions, upper port aft bit and paint. Rectify deficiency to satisfaction of ABS.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 January 2025
Resolution: A 25 foot port-side bulwark aft, four bulwark stanchions, and the upper port aft mooring bit were repaired to the satisfaction of ABS.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 February 2022
Resolved
Measures shall be taken to the satisfaction of the Administration to ensure equipment is functioning in a reliable manner. Crew unable to prove operation of bilge
suction.
74SOLAS(04)II-1/46.2
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 March 2022
Resolution: Bilge suction witnessed
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 22 February 2022
Resolved
An alarm system shall be provided for any fault requiring attention. STBD Z-Drive Hydraulic Oil Filter clogged alarm and WT closure low air alarm were showing alarmed and could not be cleared.
74SOLAS(04)II-1/51
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 March 2022
Resolution: Alarms cleared and witnessed functionality
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 February 2022
Resolved
Once the non conformities technical deficiencies issued during the interim ISM Audit conducted by ABS on 10 February 2022 are cleared by class, provide the Coast Guard with proof of clearance.
46 CFR 8.130.a.4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 February 2022
Resolution: Cleared on 2/22 on in-service inspection upon review of ABS report
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 February 2022
Resolved
The vessel is prohibited from sailing or operating until above deficiency is cleared and an in-service inspection is conducted by the Coast Guard in accordance with CVC Policy.
46 CFR 8
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 February 2022
Resolution: Cleared 2/22 during in-service. New 835V issued
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 10 February 2022
Resolved
Machinery shall be of a design and construction adequate for service for which intended. Crew unable to parallel generators or perform reverse power relay. Additionally over speed alarm was alarming on panel. MI's unable to verify proper functionality of generators.
74SOLAS(04)II-1/26.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 March 2022
Resolution: Witnessed paralleling of gens and reverse power
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (including exemption)
Issued 10 February 2022
Resolved
The surveys referred to in paragraph (a) shall be carried out as follows: the renewal and periodical surveys shall include an inspection of the equipment referred to in paragraph (b)(i) to ensure it complies with the relevant requirements. Safety Equipment Survey notes life rafts for 120 people, but should read 150. Additionally vessel had five 25 man life rafts and one 20 man, but should have six 25 man life rafts.
74SOLAS(14)I-8(b)(ii)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 March 2022
Resolution: Proper rafts installed and ABS issued new SLE cert and Form E
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats
Issued 13 July 2021
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use; rescue boat was unable to be launched due to winch brake failure. 74 SOLAS (14) III/20.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 July 2021
Resolution: Resolved in the presence of RO and CG MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 July 2021
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use; Port bridge ring buoy connected to smoke float was in-serviceable due to failed plug. 74 SOLAS (14) III/20.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 July 2021
Resolution: Deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of RO. RO did not issue a finding for this deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 July 2021
Resolved
In no case shall the upper range of the gauge be less than 1.2 times nor more than 2 times the pressure at which the relieving device is set to function; pressure indicating gauges on air receivers do not have an upper range of 1.2 to 2 times the relief device pressure.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 15 July 2021
Resolution: New gauge was put on the pressure vessel prior to departing the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
Performance of crew members assigned fire-fighting duties shall be periodically evaluated by conducting drills. Multiple deficiencies were noted during the fire drill on the inspection. Vessel shall conduct a successful fire drill to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
74 SOLAS (14) II-2/15.2.2.3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 September 2020
Resolved 18 September 2020
Resolution: Ran drill. Actions sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
Exposed metal parts of electrical machines or equipment which are not intended to be live b ut which are liable under fault conditions to become live shall be earthed. Vessel ground detection system displayed a ground fault on both Bus A & Bus B. 74 SOLAS (14) II-1/45.1.1
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 September 2020
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Ground found at A/C compressor. New compressor put on order.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
The vessel company shall establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained and should ensure that any non-conformity is reported, appropriate action is taken, and records of these activities are maintained. This should be integrated into the ship's operational maintenance plan. Observed three vessel work items that were not reported to the vessel's SMS nor were there replacement parts on order. These included an inoperable reduction gear pressure sensor due to faulty tubing, a faulty hydraulic oil sensor on the stbd azipod, and a damaged gauge for a dry bulk tank.
ISM Code Part A/10
Action required: 702 - Prior to embarking on international voyage
Due 16 September 2020
Resolved 18 September 2020
Resolution: Items fixed except for hydraulic oil sensor, however sensor is on order. All items recorded in SMS system.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner. Circuit breaker in galley did not have appropriate "blanks" installed.
74 SOLAS (14) II-1/45.1.3
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 October 2020
Resolved 18 September 2020
Resolution: Blank installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner.Observed an exposed, dead-end cable on the stbd engine in the bow thruster space.
74 SOLAS (14) II-1/45.1.3
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 October 2020
Resolved 18 September 2020
Resolution: Cable removed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 16 September 2020
Resolved
Where penetrations of watertight bulkheads and internal decks are necessary for access, arrangements are to be made to maintain watertight integrity. The stbd E/R escape hatch was not watertight.
74 SOLAS (14) II-1/13-1.1
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 16 September 2020
Resolved 16 September 2020
Resolution: Adjusted hatch.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 6 August 2019
Resolved
Watertight doors and hatches in machinery spaces were found not to be watertight. Vessel shall install satisfactory gaskets and make door adjustments to ensure that watertight integrity is maintained in the spaces identified.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: Cleared by ABS Surveyor.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 6 August 2019
Resolved
Multiple deficiencies noted during initial galley fire drill with crew. Attack team struggled to correctly don fireman's outfits and use SCBAs. Inspectors helped instruct and train crew following initial failed drill. Crew repeated galley fire drill and successfully passed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 August 2019
Resolution: Crew repeated galley fire drill and successfully passed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 August 2019
Resolved
Fuel return hoses were found wasted. Replace wasted fuel hoses on the MDE fuel return line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: Cleared by ABS Surveyor.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 August 2019
Resolved
02 portable extinguisher hoses were found wasted. Replace wasted portable CO2 extinguisher hoses on the deck locker and starboard side aft tank farm extinguishers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: Cleared by ABS Surveyor.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 6 August 2019
Resolved
Galley door was not self-closing. Make necessary door adjustments to ensure Class A fire boundaries are maintained for the galley.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: Cleared by ABS Surveyor.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
The arrangements shall ensure that the watertight doors are watertight and weathertight and hatches remain weathertight in any sea condition. Examined all watertight doors and weathertight hatches, found six (06) watertight doors and three (03) weathertight hatchs that did not seal properly to ensre watertightness or weathertightness as reuiqred. Repair/renew to original condition prior to departure from port. ABS Steel Vessel Rules 3.2.9.9.3 & 3.2.15.9.5; 17c.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 15 August 2018
Resolution: MI attended vessel and verified watertight/weathertight integrity of doors and hatches.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
Deep-fat cooking equipment installed in enclosed spaces or on open decks shall be fitted with the following: an automatic or manual fire-extinguishing system tested to an international standard acceptable to the organization; a primary and back-up thermostat with an alarm; arrangements for automatically shutting off the electrical power upon activation of the fire-extinguishing system; an alarm indicating operation of the fire-extinguishing system in the galley; and controls for manual operation of the fire-extinguishing system which are clearly labeled for the crew. Vessel had installed a standalone deep-fat fryer in the galley without a fire-extinguishing system. SOLAS (14) II-2/10.6.4.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel removed deep-fat fryer from vessel in presence of attending MI.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Piping
Issued 24 July 2017
Resolved
Provide heat shield to piping exceeding 150 degrees from air compressor to the air receivers, to the satisfaction of the class surveor.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 August 2017
Resolved 27 July 2017
Resolution: Received verification of cleared deficiancy from ABS class surveyor.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 24 July 2017
Resolved
Provide proper operation of the rescue boat to the class surveyor.
Due 25 July 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: Operation of the rescue boat was verified by class surveyor.