Records from 2007 to 2012. Most recent: operational control imposed, 17 May 2012.
Inspection history · 11
17 May 2012
Ballast Water Examination · NPV Safety Exam · Deficiency Check · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4313343
4 January 2012
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4218445
5 May 2009
PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3467685
17 February 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 3419043
30 July 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Miami Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3011660
27 July 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3009458
14 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Miami Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2908292
11 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2906279
16 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team Miami (91114) · Activity 2856527
14 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2855434
14 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2855462
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 17 May 2012
Resolved
2545 - The SMS should include procedures to ensure non-conformities are reported to the company, investigated and analyzed. Non-conformity reports are not filed per SMS for temporary repairs on diesel oil service/settling tank, ballast water pump piping, fresh water generator piping, lube oil storage tank, etc. For other non-conformities see form B. - Solas 09 Ch. IC Reg. 3 & 5 ISM code 9. (30a/c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2012
Resolved 19 May 2012
Resolution: ISM verification audit carried out by vessel RO (Lloyd''s Register). See attached ISM audit.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 17 May 2012
Resolved
0950- Electrical - After any survey of the ship has been completed, no change shall be made in machinery or equipment covered by the survey without approval of the admin. Number 1 heavy fuel oil purifier control panel has been modified to remain open allowing for unauthorized ventilation modification to supply cooling air to control panel due to over heating.-SOLAS 74(09cons) Ch. I Reg. 11 (17a/c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2012
Resolved 19 May 2012
Resolution: The VSL Owner has been advised by RO to make effective permanent modifications to the control panel. Class will follow up during the first ISM Verification which will take place in August of 2012.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Doors
Issued 17 May 2012
Resolved
0750- Fire Prevention - Doors required to be self-closing shall not be fitted with hold-back hooks. Found two self closing doors in the engine room with hold-backs. One located on the door to the forward escape trunk at the main engine level and one located to the entrance of the steering gear space. 74 SOLAS (97 Cons) II-2 Reg 47.2. (17a/c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2012
Resolved 19 May 2012
Resolution: PSCO''s verified hold back hooks removed.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Documentation Maintenance/Control
Issued 17 May 2012
Resolved
0930 - Stability & Strength - After survey of the ship has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangement, machinery, or equipment covered by the survey without approval of the administration. The ballast water piping on the forward ballast pump has temporary repair/patch. 74 SOLAS (2004 Cons) Ch. II-1 Reg. 26.1, ISM Code 9, 17a/c
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2012
Resolved 19 May 2012
Resolution: RO determined that piping is satisfactory until a permanent repair can be made as soon as practical. RO issued a Condition of Class which is due August 2012.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Water Separator (15 ppm)
Issued 17 May 2012
Resolved
1740 - Oil discharge mon/ contr system - The oil discharge monitoring and control system shall be designed and installed in compliance with the guidelines and specifications developed by the organization. The oil content meter calibration certificate is currently expired. - MARPOL 2006 Annex I Reg 31.3, ISM Code 9. - (17a/c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2012
Resolved 19 May 2012
Resolution: OCM will be calibrated in Fort Lauderdale which is the VSL''s next port of call.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 17 May 2012
Resolved
0430 - Water pipes and tanks - Piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction that is adeqeate for intended service. There are miltiple temporary repairs on fresh water generator lines and bilge eductor overboard discharge lines. SOLAS 74 (2009 Cons) Ch. II-1 Reg. 26.1, ISM Code 9 - (17a/c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2012
Resolved 19 May 2012
Resolution: RO determined that piping is satisfactory until a permanent repair can be made as soon as practical. RO issued a Condition of Class which is due August 2012.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Tank
Issued 17 May 2012
Resolved
9800 - Other - Each sewage treatment device must be free of design defects that would allow toxic substances to escape to the interior of the vessel, and no change shall be made to equipment without approval by admin. Two flexible hoses were added with lead into the top of the uncapped sewage treatment system. - 33 CFR 159.95 (a)(1)/ SOLAS 74 (09cons) Ch. II-I Reg. 26.1/ ISM Code 9. (17a/c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2012
Resolved 19 May 2012
Resolution: Air Conditioning drains have been re-routed to discharge into engine bilges. RO advised that the chlorinator access hatch should be only employed as per Sewage Treatment Plant Instruction Manual.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (emergency) › Non-conducting Deck Covering
Issued 17 May 2012
Resolved
0820- Protection Machines/ parts - Where necessary, non-conducting mats or gratings shall be provided at the front and rear of the switchboard for the emergency generator. Currently, the emergency generator's switchboard does not have non-conductive matting. - 74 SOLAS (04 Cons) II-1 Reg 45.2 / ISM Code 9. - (16a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2012
Resolved 19 May 2012
Resolution: A non-conductive mat has been placed in front of the emergency generator switchboard.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 17 May 2012
Resolved
0940 - Ballast Fuel & other Tanks - After survey of the ship has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangements, machinery, or equipment covered by the survey without approval of the admin. Diesel oil service and settling tank sediment drain piping has been modified to drain into the sludge tank utilizing rubber hoses. - SOLAS 74 (09Cons) Ch. II-I Reg. 26.1 (17a/c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2012
Resolved 19 May 2012
Resolution: RO determined that the modifications to the Diesel Oil Settling and Service Tank drain arrangements to Sludge Tank No. 2 are satisfactory.
Operations/Management › EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) › 1.5.1-VGP Notice of Intent (NOI)
Issued 4 January 2012
No resolution recorded
Vessel did not have an active VGP/NOI. Issued vessel guidance on how to apply and contact numbers for the EPA.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 9 January 2009
Resolved
33U.S.C.1321(j)(5)(G)-vessel has highest worst case discharge and must provide a signed certification that the vessel owner or operator have "ensured by contract or other means approved by the President, the availability of private personnel and equipment necessary to respond, to the maximum extent practicable, to a worst case discharge or a substantial threat of such a discharge".
Due 9 February 2009
Resolved 21 May 2009
Resolution: Plan holder for NTVRP Control #05651 provided a signed certification ensuring response resources in place in the event of a worst case discharge from the vesse.