Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: operational control imposed, 23 March 2026.
Inspection history · 24
23 March 2026
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8330815
8 March 2026
Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8323712
30 September 2025
Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8240216
28 March 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8101557
14 March 2025
PSC A
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8093117
19 September 2024
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8003934
19 March 2024
MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7877034
25 September 2023
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7793542
9 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7378424
24 August 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7295043
15 March 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7156344
19 May 2020
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6955435
17 March 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6644002
7 March 2019
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6632761
24 May 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6422507
19 January 2018
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6340301
10 January 2018
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6334854
26 August 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6252084
9 April 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6120801
4 April 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6117382
30 November 2016
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6046764
1 July 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5922157
1 July 2016
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5925588
25 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5822242
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 24 March 2026
Resolved
Ships shall be provided with fire pumps, fire mains, hydrants, and hoses applying with the applicable requirements of this regulation. PSCO observed fire main had 02 sections removed and replaced with blank flanges on both port and starboard sides at the forward most isolation point.
74 SOLAS (20)
II-2/10.2
60 AC
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 7 May 2026
Resolution: Reviewed and accepted class report from DNV. The report stated permanent repairs of the fire main were done and pumps were tested.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 24 March 2026
No resolution recorded
The administration shall satisfy itself that the general structural strength of the hull is sufficient for the draught corresponding to the freeboard assigned. PSCO observed inset in port quarter portion of hull resulting in visible warping of the frame cross members between frame 10-18 visible from the engine room. Additionally, there is visible warping on the port fantail superstructure and port quarter of the vessel from transferred energy of the collision
ICLL Annex I
Reg 1
17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 24 March 2026
Resolved
All ships 300 gross tonnage and upwards... shall be fitted with an echosounder device, or other electronic means to measure and display the available depth of water. PSCO observed echo depth sounder was inoperable.
74 SOLAS (Amend)
V/19.2.3.1
16 ac
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 April 2026
Resolved 7 May 2026
Resolution: Reviewed and accepted class report from DNV. The report stated echo sounder was reconnected inside bow thruster and brought into operation.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 24 March 2026
Resolved
... when two masthead lights are prescribed for a power driven vessel, the horizontal distance between them must not be less than one quarter of the length of the vessel but need not more than 50 meters. The forward light must be placed not more than one half of the length of the vessel from the stem. PSCO observed that the vessel no longer had a forward mast light that is operational after collision
33 CFR 84.03
16ac
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 April 2026
Resolved 7 May 2026
Resolution: Reviewed and accepted class report from DNV. The report stated power was on and navigation lights on forward mast were functional.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 23 March 2026
No resolution recorded
Bulkheads at exposed ends of enclosed superstructures shall be of efficient construction and shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration. PSCO observed after a head on collision with another vessel, vessel had significant damage to the bow and port bow of the vessel. The damage extended to the forecastle storage and along the port bow. Significant damage was observed to that portion of the ship.
ICLL Annex I
Reg 11
60 ac
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 6 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 23 March 2026
No resolution recorded
Bilge wells in periodically unattended machinery spaces shall be located and monitored in such a way that the accumulation of liquids is detected at normal angles of trim and heel and shall be large enough to accommodate easily the normal drainage. PSCO observed a hole in the hull of the ship that has direct access to the sea due to collision.
74 SOLAS (20)
II/I 48.1
60ac
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 6 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 23 March 2026
Resolved
Bilge wells in periodically unattended machinery spaces shall be located and monitored in such a way that the accumulation of liquids is detected at normal angles of trim and heel and shall be large enough to accommodate easily the normal drainage during the unattended period. During the bridge exam, PSCO observed fault alarms on the FPT (OVERRIDE), B/T Comp, and BOSUN Store
74 SOLAS 2020
II-1/48.1
60ac
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 7 May 2026
Resolution: Reviewed and accepted class report from DNV. The report stated the the bilge alrarms were repaired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 March 2026
No resolution recorded
Cables and wiring shall be installed and supported in such a manner as to avoid chafing or other damage. PSCO observed damaged electrical wiring hanging from the forward bulkhead of the the forecastle store space.
74 SOLAS 2020
II-1/45.5.5
60ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Winches & capstans
Issued 23 March 2026
No resolution recorded
In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with the structural , mechanical, and electrical requirements of a classification society... PSCO observed port winch received significant damage due to the collision with other vessel
74 SOLAS (20)
II-1/3-1
17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 23 March 2026
Resolved
The electrical power available shall be sufficient to supply all of those services that are essential for safety in an emergency. PSCO observed the emergency lighting not working after vessel collision.
74 SOLAS 2020
II-1/42.2
17ac
17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 May 2026
Resolution: Reviewed and accepted class report from DNV. The report stated that damaged emergency lights and related cable were replaced, lights were on during survey and found in working order.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 23 March 2026
Resolved
Bulk carriers shall be fitted with water level detectors:.1 in each cargo hold, giving audible and visual alarms. PSCO observed cargo hold #5 had a faulty alarm identified in the cargo control room.
74 SOLAS (20) XII/12.1.1
60ac
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 7 May 2026
Resolution: Reviewed and accepted class report from DNV. The report stated the cable was reconnected and found that bilge alarm was brought into working order.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 August 2021
Resolved
The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which theya are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to resuce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. The design shall have regard to materials used in construction, the purpose for which the equipment is intended, the working conditions to which it will be subjected and the environmental conditions on board. PSCO observed a rupture in cargo hatch #5 piping system.
74SOLAS(04)II-1/26.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 August 2021
Resolution: Crew replaced piping and tested the system for leaks.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 7 March 2019
Resolved
Structural fire protection, including fire-resisting divisions, and protection of openings and penetrations in these divisions shall be kept in good working order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs. PSCO observed sliding access doors (A-0 boundary) providing access to the crew mess and officer mess obstructed by wires preventing proper operation. Additionally, 01 A-0 boundary door, checked by PSCO, would not latch.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 March 2019
Resolved 7 March 2019
Resolution: Crew removed wires from sliding doors allowing proper operation. The latch assembly was adjusted on the other A-0 boundary door.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 10 January 2018
Resolved
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND APPLIANCES SHALL BE MAINTAINED READY FOR USE. BOTTLES, VALVES, AND HOSES IN CO2 ROOM WERE FOUND TO HAVE CORROSION AND EXCESSIVE SALT ACCUMULATION FROM A PREVIOUS LEAK ON SEA WATER PIPE FOR ACCOMODATION SPACE. PROVIDE REPORT ATTESTING TO CONDITION OF FIXED FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM. 74SOLAS(04)II-2/14.1.1
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 19 January 2018
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report from BV satisfying the requirement.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Discharge of Oil
Issued 30 November 2016
Resolved
1410-Propulsion Main Engine-The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with present regulations to ensure vessel remains fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons o/b. PSCO observed excessive leaks and fuel buckets around main engine causing an unsafe condition. 74 SOLAS (09) I/11
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2016
Resolved 30 November 2016
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 30 November 2016
Resolved
0720-Fire Fighting-Fire-Fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. PSCO noted a leak on the fuel shut-off air reciever inlet side. Air reciever was below minimum mark that was displayed on pressure gauge. 74 SOLAS (09) II-2/14
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2016
Resolved 30 November 2016
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Float Free
Issued 30 November 2016
Resolved
0620-Inflatable Liferafts-Each liferaft or group of liferafts shall be stowed with a float-free arrangement complying with the requirements of paragragh 4.1.6 of the Code so that each floats free and, if inflatable, inflates automatically when the ship sinks. PSCO observed port and starboard liferafts were tied down to railing so as not to permit automatic float free operation. 74SOLAS(14)III/13.4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2016
Resolved 30 November 2016
Fire Fighting › Fixed Pressure Water-Spraying Fire Extinguishing System › Location
Issued 30 November 2016
Resolved
0750-Fire Prevention-Paint locker shall be protected by a system that can be operable from outside protected space. PSCO observed paint cans stored in same area as sprinkler activation point. 74SOLAS(09)II-2/10.6.3.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2016
Resolved 30 November 2016
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning
Issued 1 July 2016
Resolved
Vessel's Master was unable to provide his Certificate of Competency for inspection.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 July 2016
Resolved 2 July 2016
Resolution: Rcvd copy of Master's Certificate of Competency from Malaysia.