Records from 2012 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 September 2025.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 18 September 2025
Resolved
Each OSV, except OSVs operating in the Gulf of America or on other routes between 32 degrees north latitude and 32 degrees south latitude, must carry an immersion suit of the appropriate size for each person on board. Vessels immersion suits could not be zipped all the way up (Viking P2006). Vessel limited to 40nm from shore.
46CFR133.70(c)(1)(ii)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 October 2025
Resolved 1 October 2025
Resolution: Replaced immersion suites
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 18 September 2025
Resolved
A tank vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels that is carrying oil or hazardous material as cargo must have on board an emergency means to enable the person in charge of a transfer operation to a facility, to another vessel, or within the vessel to stop the flow of oil or hazardous material. Vessels emergency shutdown for the stbd fuel oil transfer pump was inoperable. Vessel is restricted from using the stbd pump until repaired.
33CFR155.780(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 October 2025
Resolution: Tested emergency shutdown
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 September 2025
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on the vessel must be fitted with a self-activating smoke signal approved under approval series 160.157. Lifebuoys fitted with smoke signals must also be fitted with lights. The line attaching the smoke
signal was not IAW manufacturers requirement of 13 feet.
46CFR199.70(a)(3)(iii)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 October 2025
Resolved 1 October 2025
Resolution: Replaced line
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 29 July 2024
Resolved
The door is designed to withstand a head of water equivalent to the depth from the sill to the bulkhead deck or 10 feet, whichever is greater. Quick acting WTD leading to emergency escape in the engine room could be closed but was not making a 100% seal when chalk tested.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 September 2024
Resolved 7 August 2024
Resolution: Cleared with pictures from operator of door adjusted and chalk test.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 July 2024
Resolved
Each ring buoy on a vessel in ocean service must be marked in block capital letters name of home port. Ring Buoys were marked with NY, NY not New Bedford, Mass.
46CFR131.875(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 September 2024
Resolved 7 August 2024
Resolution: Pictures provided of ring buoys stenciled.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 July 2024
Resolved
At least one life buoy per side of the OSV shall be fitted with a life line. Life line was not attached to the buoy.
46CFR133.70(4)(i)(A)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 2 August 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: Corrected on Spot
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 29 April 2024
Resolved
Grade B or C liquids. Cargo tanks in which Grade B or C liquids are to be transported shall be fitted with a individual pressure-vacuum relief valves which shall extend to a reasonable hight above the weather deck.
vessel pressure relief valve was not tested or calibrated on methanol tank.
vessel cannot carry methanol until valve is tested certified and alarm system working.
46CFR32.55 (c)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 September 2024
Resolved 2 August 2024
Resolution: Vessel had new and tested P/Vs installed for methanol tanks.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 5 December 2023
Resolved
Each pump must be capable of delivering water simultaneously from the two highest outlets at a pitot tube pressure of appoximatley 50 PSI. Vessel was unable to achieve 50 PSI at pump discharge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 December 2023
Resolved 5 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel was able to achieve 50 PSI at pump discharge
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 December 2023
Resolved
Each power bilge pump must have the capacity to develop a suction velocity of not less than 400 feet per minute through the size of bilge main piping. Vessel was unable to energize the installed bilge pump.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 December 2023
Resolved 5 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel was able to energized bilge pump and test bilge pump satisfactory.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Record of drills and steering gear tests
Issued 5 December 2023
Resolved
Steering apparatus, main and auxiliary system. Starboard steering system was unable to steady the rudder caused by excessive hunting of the hydraulic system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 December 2023
Resolved 5 December 2023
Resolution: Tech rep replaced sending unit and solved the excessive hunting. Steering was tested, all satisfactory.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 5 December 2023
Resolved
Detectors must be capable of being triggered or tested and restored to service without the replacement of any components. Vessel had four heat detectors inoperable located above the bow thruster generator starboard generator, port generator and starboard main engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 December 2023
Resolved 5 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel was able to test all heat detectors, all satisfactory.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 5 December 2023
Resolved
All pressure vessels other than unfired steam boilers shall be protected by pressure-relieving devices that will prevent the pressure from rising more than 10 percent above the MAWP. Starboard air receiver with a MAWP has a PRV set at 275 psi. Receiver must remain tagged out until PRV is replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 December 2023
Resolved 8 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel installed new PRV.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 December 2023
Resolved
Batteries must be constructed to take into account the environmental conditions of a marine installation. Main batteries in the engine room, connections severely corroded.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 December 2023
Resolved 8 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel replaced batteries and cleaned terminals.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 December 2023
Resolved
Where pressure indicating gages are used, they shall be chosen to be compatible with the pressure to be indicated. In no case shall the upper range of the gage be less than 1.2 times no more than 2 times the pressure at which the relieving device is set to function.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 December 2023
Resolved 8 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel replaced psi gauges on both UPV. All satisfactory
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 18 November 2022
Resolved
97.37.3
It is the intent of this subpart to provide such markings as are necessary for the guidance of the person on board in case of an emergency. Notice fuel shutoffs on the main deck did not have proper markings.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 December 2022
Resolved 16 December 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 November 2022
Resolved
46CFR 58.05-1
The material, design, construction, workmanship, and arrangement of main propulsion machinery and of each auxiliary directly connected to the engine and supplied as such must be at least equivalent to the standards established by ABS rules. Expansion joint on STBD Main has an exhaust leak.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 29 December 2022
Resolved 16 December 2022
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 18 November 2022
Resolved
46CFR 111.05.03
An electric apparatus must be designed, constructed, and installed to prevent any person from accidentally contacting energized parts. Multiple areas have loose wires that needs to be removed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 December 2022
Resolved 16 December 2022
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 27 June 2020
Resolved
Alterations and repairs to inspected vessels must be done-under the direction of the OCMI; Vessel made alterations and added a 38ft x 12ft platform to the aft of the vessels house with out approval; provide appropriate documentation to meet 46CFR170.005 for stability
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 15 July 2020
Resolution: Received temporary stability letter from ABS and preliminary loading condition calculations. Cleared to satisfaction of MI.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 27 June 2020
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight; the STBD side engine room hatch was wasted and not watertight; make repairs to meet 46CFR171.124 for watertight integrity
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 July 2020
Resolved 2 July 2020
Resolution: Deficiency cleared by MSU Houma
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 June 2020
Resolved
Nonmetalic flexible hose may be installed only in vital and nonvital systems and fuel systems; The vessel's PORT and STBD generators had wasted fuel hoses; replace IAW 46CFR56.60-25
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 29 June 2020
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: Replaced fuel hoses and installed chafing gear
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 September 2019
Resolved
All non-metallic fuel hoses must meet SAE J-1942. Fuel hoses on M/E returns and #3 generator returns were found severely deteriorated.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 September 2019
Resolved 17 September 2019
Resolution: Vsl equipped new hoses on mains and gens.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 4 September 2019
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher must be inspected, maintained, and hydrostatically tested in accordance with NFPA 10. Multiple extinguishers found out of hydro date or with deteriorated hoses.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 September 2019
Resolved 17 September 2019
Resolution: Provided evidence of extinguishers serviced and replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 4 September 2019
Resolved
Each lifesaving appliance must be in good working order and ready for immediate use. Floating waterlights on ring buoys and lifeboats found expired.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 September 2019
Resolved 17 September 2019
Resolution: Provided evidence of new batteries in waterlights.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 4 September 2019
Resolved
Each vessel must have a manually operated contact maker for the general alarm. General alarm contact maker in E/R found in deteriorated condition.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 September 2019
Resolved 17 September 2019
Resolution: Provided evidence of new GA contact maker in the engine room.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 4 September 2019
Resolved
There must be ground detection for each ship's service power system. Ground detection on MSB is not functioning.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 September 2019
Resolution: Vsl provided ground detection for ships power source.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 4 September 2019
Resolved
Before vessel leaves port and at all times while underway, all watertight doors and openings in the hull must be closed. WTD from galley to bow thruster space cannot be made watertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 September 2019
Resolved 17 September 2019
Resolution: All watertight doors have been adjusted and tested with ABS.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 26 October 2017
Resolved
Waterlight batteries expired on all waterlights. Provide proof of replaced batteries.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Recieved email with picture verification of replaced waterlight batteries.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 26 October 2017
Resolved
Waterlight batteries expired on all waterlights. Provide proof of replaced batteries.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Recieved email verification that all waterlights had been replaced.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Laundry
Issued 26 October 2017
Resolved
Outlet behind dryer was missing cover and collecting lint. Provide proof of fixed and cleaned outlet.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 27 October 2017
Resolution: Recieved email verification with picture of cleaned and re-attached dryer outlet cover.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Float Free
Issued 26 October 2017
Resolved
Liferafts installed incorrectly with one strap over two liferafts. Instructed vessel to install correctly using one strap per raft to ensure they are float free.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 29 November 2017
Resolution: Received email verification of liferaft straps installed correctly.
Lifesaving › Line-Throwing Appliances › Lines
Issued 15 December 2016
Resolved
Line throwing auxiliary line is not stowed in accordance with the approved fire safety plan. Stow auxiliary line in accordance with approved safety plan. 46 CFR 127.110/131.945
Due 22 December 2016
Resolved 16 December 2016
Resolution: Vessel representative sent pictures of the line throwing device stowage in acordance with the revised fire/safety plan.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 15 December 2016
Resolved
Stbd double lens, two lamp navigation light receptacle plug is damaged. Repair/replace in accordance with 46 CFR 111.75-17(e)(4). 46 CFR 129.430(b)
Due 22 December 2016
Resolved 16 December 2016
Resolution: Vessel representative sent pictures of the replaced recptacle plug on the navigation light.