Records from 2006 to 2015. Most recent: inspection, 19 August 2015.
Inspection history · 15
19 August 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 5220902
8 January 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 4224120
18 July 2011
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · MTSA/ISPS Verification · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 4061531
7 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 3940408
15 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 3910333
8 September 2010
Deficiency Check · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 3844829
9 July 2009
Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3529963
26 December 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3397161
9 October 2008
Ballast Water Examination · Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3341276
25 March 2008
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3172475
1 November 2007
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3091062
17 August 2006
Plan Review (Other than "T") · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2750764
17 July 2006
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2716188
17 May 2006
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Inclining Experiment · Administrative Inspection · Ballast Water Examination · Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2651564
6 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2916883
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 18 July 2011
Resolved
Provide cabling enclosures (rigid conduit) for cable installations in ballast tanks (rescue boat and leg counter wiring on all legs.) in accordance with 46 CFR 111.60-5(c).
Due 18 August 2011
Resolved 18 August 2011
Resolution: Provided photographic evidence of compliance.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 18 July 2011
Resolved
Provide annual testing under supervision of the approved automation test procedure. Several inconsistencies were noted during the proof test of the on board annual testing. Hi temp alarms were not tested due to hot pot restrictions to 200 deg F. Complete all tests in accordance with approved automation test procedure using approved methods and provide the results to ACTEUR.
Due 18 August 2011
Resolved 18 August 2011
Resolution: Provided spreadshet of tests.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › International Load Line Certificate
Issued 18 July 2011
Resolved
Provide copies of all class documents to include the changes to loadline certificate due to temporary stability letter and operating manual changes.
Due 18 August 2011
Resolved 18 August 2011
Resolution: Copies provided and scanned.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 18 July 2011
Resolved
Provide pinion gear to rack clearances for all gearboxes in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations showing computations and procedures.
Due 18 August 2011
Resolved 18 August 2011
Resolution: Clearances provided and scanned for use at 10 year DD.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Stability Instructions
Issued 19 June 2011
Resolved
Submit changes to Operating Manual to reflect change in loading conditions and draft and stability resulting from increased freeboard assignment within 30 days 19 Jun 2011.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 19 June 2011
Resolved 18 July 2011
Resolution: New/Approved manual onboard.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 19 May 2011
Resolved
Provide MSC approved plans for bilge, ballast, & firemain piping systems, one month prior to request for credit drydock examination.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 July 2011
Resolution: Approved plans verified onboard.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Power Requirement
Issued 19 May 2011
Resolved
Provide MSC approved AC load analysis procedure one month prior to request for credit drydock examination.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 July 2011
Resolution: Load analysis conducted.
Stability › Intact Stability (when using lifting gear) › General
Issued 19 May 2011
Resolved
Obtain MSC approved stability letter & loading diagram reflecting changes resulting from increased freeboard assignment within 30 days, 19 June 2011. Vessel holds a stability letter and loading diagram based off a sister vessel that reflects max loading and drafts that are not applicable to the vessel.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 19 June 2011
Resolved 18 July 2011
Resolution: Loading diagram and stability letter onboard. Changes to the operations manual were verified.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 19 May 2011
Resolved
Prior to receiving credit for drydock examination and renewal of COI, present vessel for inspection and verification of all approved plans, approval of workmanship, & materials and to resolve such other comments as found in MSC letters. This will include, but not be limited to: AC & DC electrical systems, bilge/ballast/firemain, fire detection & FM-200 system.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 July 2011
Resolution: Plans spot checked throughout. MSC letters present and bill of materials appears to be consistent.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Power Requirement
Issued 11 May 2011
Resolved
Provide MSC approved DC load analysis one month prior to request for credit drydock examination.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 July 2011
Resolution: Onboard and conducted.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Engine IAPP Certificate
Issued 9 December 2010
Resolved
IVECO Crane Engine does not have EIAPP issued by US EPA.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 26 May 2011
Resolved 10 March 2011
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Power Supply
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
Charger for battery powering fire detection panel is not feed by two power sources (internal battery is not considered as one of these sources), but by two circuits from the same panel board, which is one source. Install in compliance with CG approved installation manual, and in accordance with comment #1 in MSC letter E2-0902899.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 14 December 2010
Resolved 18 July 2011
Resolution: Verified.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
Provide evidence of submittal of detailed weight and moment changes to Marine Safety Center in accordance with MSC comment letter C1-0902677, and provide MSC acceptance of changes to Activities Europe.
Due 14 December 2010
Resolved 5 December 2010
Resolution: Received MSC Comment Ltr C1-1003009, attesting to changes and neglible impact, satisfying MSC ltr C1-0902677.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
Vessel is not maintaining USCG Official Log Book in accordance with 46 CFR 131.610. Obtain and maintain. Provided MSIB & logbooks at owner request--extended def to verify at next attendance.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 July 2011
Resolved 18 July 2011
Resolution: Verified and trained.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
Vessel is not conducting required tests, inspections, log entries of emergency power and lighting, stability verification, closure of watertight doors, abandon ship drills in proper intervals. Hercules submitted NCCAR on 10/20/2010. Def left open for verification at next attendance, NLT 7/18/2011.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 18 July 2011
Resolved 18 July 2011
Resolution: Verified NCCAR and implementation on vessel.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
Provide proof of EAP Supervisor Training for Master, 46 CFR 16.401.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 December 2010
Resolution: Certificate for Master [name withheld] provided by email.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Approval
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
Deficiency issued by MSD Lafayette concerning requirement for MSC plan approval of FM-200 Fixed System is outstanding, no MSC approval or approved plans onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 July 2011
Resolution: Verified plans and volume.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
Provide CG approved First aid kit for Rescue boat (approval series 160.041)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 January 2011
Resolution: Received email with receipts of new kits onboard including photo verifying type and proper approval series.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
MSC Comment Letter E1-0902950 comment 2 is not satisfied, bilge and ballast systems are not independent, and the two independent bilge suctions connected to the ballast manifold remain. (Ref 46 CFR 56.50-55(h). Correct in 60 days, December15, 2010.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 14 December 2010
Resolved 19 May 2011
Resolution: Superceded by new Deficiency #18, which requires complete plan review of bilge/ballast/firemain system.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
MSC Comment Letter E1-0902950 comment 4 is not satisfied, there are firemain connections to overboard and ballast piping. Correct in 60 days December 15, 2010.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 15 December 2010
Resolved 19 May 2011
Resolution: Superceded by new Deficiency #18, which requires complete plan review of bilge/ballast/firemain system.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
MSC Comment Letter E1-0902950 comment 5 is not satisfied, the firemain and ballast systems are not segregated and the port and stbd fire and not connected save through ballast piping. Correct in 60 days, December 15,2010.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 15 December 2010
Resolved 19 May 2011
Resolution: Superceded by new Deficiency #18, which requires complete plan review of bilge/ballast/firemain system.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
MSC Comment Letter E1-0902661 comment 1 is not satisfied, overboard discharge valves are not fitted with valves operable from a position above the freeboard. Correct in 60 days. (Ref 46 CFR 56.50-95(b)(2))
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 15 December 2010
Resolved 11 May 2011
Resolution: Superceded by new Deficiency #18, which requires complete plan review of bilge/ballast/firemain system.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Vent
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
MSC Comment Letter E1-0902661 comment 7 is not satisfied, overboard discharge valves for bilge, ballast and other systems in engine room are not fitted with valves operable above the freeboard deck. (Ref 46 CFR 56.50-95(b)(2))
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 15 December 2010
Resolved 19 May 2011
Resolution: Superceded by new Deficiency #18, which requires complete plan review of bilge/ballast/firemain system.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
Communications Safety Act/Safety Radio Certificate expired Sep 2010. Complete survey and inspection prior to departure, submit copy of certificate to USCG Activities Europe at the email above. (Changed to 14 days-manually entered)
Condition: Invalid
Due 29 October 2010
Resolved 16 October 2010
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 14 October 2010
Resolved
Deficiency issued by MSD Lafayette concerning need to submit 208 V electrical system is outstanding, plans have not been submitted to MSC for approval. Submit plans to MSC within 14 days, 29 OCT 2010. Plans submitted, complete plan review process, and OCMI to verify installation and workmanship of electrical system modifications.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 18 July 2011
Resolved 18 July 2011
Resolution: Verified onboard.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › STCW Endorsement
Issued 8 September 2010
Resolved
Mate does not hold STCW Endorsement in compliance with STCW Article VI & Regulation I/2. Vessel is on a foreign voyage as defined by NVIC 11-93, and in accordance with the NVIC, international conventions such as STCW, are applied according to ITC tonnage based on build year of vessel (Table 8), and in accordance with STCW convention, which requires proper endorsements for sea-going voyages.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 July 2011
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 8 September 2010
Resolved
Make Cable and wiring installations compliant with requirement for metal banding in accordance with IEEE 45 underneath the navigation bridge, and on bridge wings and top of the deckhouse. Remove all wiring being supported on ladders, and affix to adjoining bulkheads. Received photos 12/9/2010--extended def to next attendance.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 July 2011
Resolved 18 July 2011
Resolution: Cabling inspected satisfactorily.
Stability › Incline Test › General
Issued 17 August 2006
Resolved
Failure to comply with reserve bouyancy of ICLL Reg 39 (5) has invalidated Stability Letter. Calculations must be submitted to Marine Safety Center for issuance of new Stability Letter.
Due 1 September 2006
Resolved 6 November 2006
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Bridge Resource Management Policy/Procedures
Issued 17 August 2006
Resolved
Max Draft & Loading Conditions listed in Operating Manual needs revision/OCMI approval after issuance of new Stability Letter; see 46 CFR 134.170 and deficiency # 1.
Due 15 September 2006
Resolved 1 November 2007