Records from 2016 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 25 August 2022.
Inspection history · 24
25 August 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7543640
29 July 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7480087
27 May 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7460706
25 February 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7401065
7 October 2021
Deficiency Check · COC-GAS Renew · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7324494
5 October 2020
PSC B · COC-GAS Annual
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7063680
5 May 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6948432
2 December 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6865562
8 October 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6830467
28 September 2019
ISPS II Exam · COC-GAS Renew · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6820426
14 November 2018
Ballast Water Examination · Administrative Inspection · COC-GAS Annual · Deficiency Check · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6574916
2 March 2018
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · Administrative Inspection · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6360711
12 January 2018
MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISM Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6334947
29 December 2017
PII Safety Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6329754
10 September 2017
COC-GAS Renew · Ballast Water Examination · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6262615
3 April 2017
ISPS II Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6116855
30 December 2016
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6065122
23 December 2016
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6062017
20 December 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6060695
28 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6048513
22 September 2016
PII Safety Exam · COC-GAS Annual · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6005064
22 September 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Boat Forces Detachment St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6010576
20 September 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6005230
13 May 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5880023
12 - Dangerous Goods › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (tankers)
Issued 29 July 2022
Resolved
12199 - Emergency shutdown valves in liquid piping should fully close under all service conditions with 30s of activations. Port forward and starboard aft manifold did not fully close and leaked hydrolic oil during ESD test.
74 SOLAS (2020) VII/ 13.1
IGC (93) 5.6.4
17a
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 July 2022
Resolution: Remote Class survey received stating that ship-made repairs have been approved.
12 - Dangerous Goods › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire protection cargo deck area
Issued 29 July 2022
Resolved
12107 - The system should be capable of covering all areas mentioned 11.3.1 with a uniformly distributed water-spray. Notated 4 nozzles unable to discharge water at the compressor room, manifold, fwd #1 tank dome and house.
74 SOLAS (2020) VII / 13.1
IGC (93) 11.3.2
17a
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 July 2022
Resolution: Remote Class survey received stating that ship-made repairs have been approved.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for personnel on tankers
Issued 29 July 2022
Resolved
01214 - Any certificate required by the convention must be kept available in its original form on board the ship.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 July 2022
Resolution: Flag attestation letter received proving validity of ship copy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 25 February 2022
Resolved
Before the ship leave port and at all times during the voyages, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. The rescue boat failed to start.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 February 2022
Resolved 25 February 2022
Resolution: Crew completed repairs prior to USCG completing examination.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy
Issued 25 February 2022
Resolved
The company is responsible for ensuring that adequate resources and shore base support provided to enable the designated person or persons to carry out their functions. The port embarkation/ disembarkation ladders are wasted and no longer safe for use. The vessel sent an urgent request to company on 13 July 2021 for replacement pilot ladder. The company has failed to supply the equipment as of 25 Feb 2022.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 27 May 2022
Resolution: NNK Class Statement issued 14MAY22 attesting to rectification of deficiency received and accepted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 October 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment, cables and wiring should not be installed in hazardous locations unless it conforms with the standards not inferior to those aceptable to the Organization. PSCO discovered on deck multiple packing glands and connected wiring to be failed and not gastight. Additionally, PSCO discovered in compressor room multiple packing glands and connected wiring to be failed and not gastight; including incorrectly sized packing gland use. This item must be rectified prior to cargo operations.
74 SOLAS (20 Cons.) VII/13.1
93 IGC 10.1.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 October 2021
Resolved 9 October 2021
Resolution: Recieved satisfactory class report, PSCO verified all items found were rectified. Found additional items, class surveyor addressed items on the spot, and amended class report.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 8 October 2021
Resolved
On ships carrying flammable or toxic products or both, a water-spray system for cooling, fire prevention and crew protection should be installed to cover: boundaries of superstructures normally manned. Vessel's crew was unable to demonstrate to PSCO deck water spray coverage of the bridge. This item must be rectified prior to cargo operations.
74 SOLAS (20 Cons.) VII/13.3
93 IGC 11.3.1.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 October 2021
Resolved 9 October 2021
Resolution: Recieved satisfactory class report, PSCO verified full coverage of deck water spray. Noticed additional heads that were clogged, crew cleaned and tested sat on the spot.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 8 October 2021
Resolved
Emergency shutdown valves in liquid piping should fully close under all service conditions with 30 seconds of actuation. Information about the closing time of the valves and their operating characteristics should be available on board and the closing time should be verifiable and reproducible. Such valves should close smoothly. PSCO found ESD valves at port and starboard loading stations that did not close within 30 seconds of actuation. Valves did not close smoothly upon ESD actuation. This item must be rectified prior to cargo operations.
74 SOLAS (20 Cons.) VII/13.1
93 IGC 5.6.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 October 2021
Resolved 9 October 2021
Resolution: Recieved satisfactory class report, PSCO verified liquid line closure within 30sec after actuation at the manifold ESD.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 October 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 they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce 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 jacket water leak on the manifold of the main diesel engine.
74 SOLAS (20 Cons.) II-1/26.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 8 October 2021
Resolved 9 October 2021
Resolution: Reviewed class satisfactory class report. Crew replaced J/W gasket for cylinder, tested with class and no leakage.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 8 October 2021
Resolved
Stairways which penetrate only a single deck shall be protected, at a minimum, at one level by at least "B-0" class divisions and self-closing doors. Several doors between upper deck and B deck were not self-closing.
74 SOLAS (20 Cons.) II-2/9.2.3.4.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 October 2021
Resolved 8 October 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 8 October 2021
Resolved
The exterior of each lifeboat and its canopy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved under 46 CFR part 164, subpart 164.018. The arrangements of the retroreflective material must comply with IMO Res.A.658(16). Both lifeboat and rescue boat retroreflective tape no longer reflective and needs replacing.
46 CFR 160.135-7(b)(27)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 October 2021
Resolved 8 October 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Water, pipes, tanks
Issued 28 September 2019
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship is all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. PSCO observed sea water intake piping for cargo compressor on lower platform of engine room leaking excessively. Also, water line from clean drain tank educator observed wasted and leaking in engine room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 28 September 2019
Resolved 8 October 2019
Resolution: Reviewed and approved class report.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 28 September 2019
Resolved
In lieu of paragraph 2.3 and in addition to complying with the specific provisions for the fire integrity of bulkheads and decks of tankers, the minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 9.7 and 9.8. PSCO observed class A fire boundary in passageway outside of galley leading to CO2 room wasted, compromising fire protection. Also, bulkhead leading to workshop and inside workshop, wasted insulation was observed on class A boundary.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 28 September 2019
Resolved 8 October 2019
Resolution: Reviewed and approved class report.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 28 September 2019
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be insured. PSCO observed broken junction box on port side life raft flood light, and broken lighting fixture above number two generator.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 28 September 2019
Resolved 8 October 2019
Resolution: Reviewed and approved class report.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 28 September 2019
Resolved
On ships carrying flammable or toxic products or both, a water spray system for cooling, fire prevention and crew protection should be installed to cover; list IGC Code chapter 11.3.1. PSCO observed multiple spray nozzles not functioning during test of water spray system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 September 2019
Resolved 28 September 2019
Resolution: Blocked nozzles cleared or replaced. Satisfactory test of water spray system conducted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 14 November 2018
Resolved
A fire-protected lifeboat when waterborne shall be capable of protecting the number of persons it is permitted to accommodate when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the lifeboat for a period of not less than 8 minutes per LSA Code 4.9. The vessel's free fall lifeboat water spray system piping, designed for fire protection of the lifeboat when waterborne, was found with two fractures. One fracture measuring two inches located at the stern and the second was a spray nozzle that fractured at the weld to the piping. The fractures in the piping prevent the fire protection system from operating as designed and approved.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 November 2018
Resolved 15 November 2018
Resolution: Crew members made satisfactory temp repairs to the free fall lifeboat water spray system piping and performed sat NDT to verify repairs. Received approval for repairs from Class NKK and lifeboat manufacturer.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Conformity Maintenance Procedures
Issued 13 January 2018
Resolved
Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following non-conformities. These discrepancies, included with other material deficiencies, are evidence that the ship and/or crew are not meeting the requirements of the ISM code. Recommend an external audit. See Form B for full details.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 January 2018
Resolved 14 January 2018
Resolution: External ISM audit conducted by NKK class surveyor. Report of audit provided to USCG Sector San Juan
Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book
Issued 13 January 2018
Resolved
The Oil Record Book Part I shall be completed on each occasion, on a tank-to-tank basis if appropriate, whenever collection and disposal of oil residues (sludge) takes place in the ship. From August 6, 2017 through November 5, 2017, the vessel's oil record book had 54 entries, totaling an increase of over 3.8m3 (estimated) of accumulated sludge of which the collection source and accounting method is not documented. MARPOL 78, Annex I / Reg 17.2.3.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 January 2018
Resolved 14 January 2018
Resolution: External ISM audit conducted by NKK class surveyor. Report of audit provided to USCG Sector San Juan. Company will be investigating and monitoring missing entries in ORB, and will ensure future entries are logged IAW IMO Circ. 736(2).
Deck/Cargo › Ballast › Tank
Issued 12 January 2018
Resolved
This subpart does not authorize the discharge of oil or noxious liquid substances in a manner prohibited by United States or international laws or regulations. Ballast carried in any tank containing residue of oil, NLS, or any other pollutant must be discharged in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. During the ballast water examination, the No.8 and 9 port and stbd ballast tanks were randomly sampled. The presence of oil residue was discovered on the sounding tape after sounding the No. 9 port ballast tank. An expanded ballast water exam was conducted, the presence of oil was not discovered in any other ballast tank. The No. 9 port ballast tank shall not be used for ballast operations prior to the proper cleaning and determination of oil entry in to the tank. 33CFR151.2025(d) 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 12 January 2018
Resolved 13 January 2018
Resolution: Ballast tank was cleaned and inspected to the satisfaction of attending PSCO and NKK class surveyor
Documentation › Safety Management System › Conformity Maintenance Procedures
Issued 10 September 2017
Resolved
Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following non-conformities. The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations in meeting these requirements the company should ensure that any non-conformity is reported and appropriate corrective action is taken. Items 02 and 03 were found in a deteriorated state and no corrective action reports were submitted; recommend an external audit. 2550,74 SOLAS (14) IX/3.1, ISM Code 10.1 and 10.2, 30ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 October 2017
Resolved 12 October 2017
Resolution: Received audit results. One (01) MNC found downgraded to NC. See Report.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 10 September 2017
Resolved
Rescue Boat shall be stowed in a state of continuous readiness for launching in not more than five (05) minutes. The davit used for launching the rescue boat and davit launched inflatable liferaft was not operating properly. The davit continuously lost hydraulic pressure within approximately one (01) to two (02) seconds when the slewing control was activated activated; total slewing time of six (06) minutes from stowed to the launch position. The slewing time from the stowed rescue boat position to the davit launched liferaft stowed position was approximately eight (08) minutes. The intermittent operation of the davit hydraulics delays the launching of the rescue boat and inflatable liferaft beyond the time allowed. 0630, 74 SOLAS (14) III/14.1, 30ac (downgraded to 17 by CVC-2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 10 September 2017
Resolved 11 September 2017
Fire Fighting › Fixed Pressure Water-Spraying Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 10 September 2017
Resolved
All pipes, valves, nozzles and other fittings in the water-spray system should be resistant to corrosion by seawater. Seven(07) areas were wasted and deteriorated due to corrosion, significantly reducing water flow to spray nozzles and acceptable coverage of required areas. At cargo tank dome #1 and the port cargo manifold, water was either trickling out of the nozzles or no flow at all. The following conditions were found: 1. Approximately 10 x 40 mm longitudinal wastage was discovered on the horizontal 60 mm pipe in way of the starboard eyewash station above the compressor room. 2. An unknown amount of wastage due to a temporary fiber glass patch was discovered on the side of a 60 mm piping at the vertical and horizontal union for the nozzle at the booster pump bypass. Area had been painted to match existing piping. 3. There are two wasted areas on a 60 mm pipe horizontal run at the booster
pump bypass. Area had been covered by temporary fiber glass wrap and aluminum soda cans of approximately one (01) meter in length. Area had been painted to match existing piping. Both areas were approximately 10 x 90 mm longitudinal wastage on bottom of pipe. 4. Wasted area on 60 mm pipe at vertical (90 degree bend) run supplying the inboard booster pump bypass nozzle; approximately 5 x 50 mm longitudinal wastage on bottom of pipe. 5. Wastage on the vertical nozzle at starboard crosswalk at the union on 50 mm pipe beneath the deck grating was found but the area of wastage is undetermined due to deck grating restricting access. 6. The Horizontal run under the port manifold cross next to cargo manifold at system number two (02) has approximately 40 x 100 mm longitudinal wastage on bottom of pipe. PSCO witnessed the piping burst during the testing of the deck water system. 1850, 74 SOLAS (14) VII/13.1, IGC 11.3.5, 30ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 10 October 2017
Resolved 11 October 2017
Resolution: Temp repairs made, outstanding condition of class issued. See Class Report.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Immediately Available
Issued 10 September 2017
Resolved
Not less than two of these (lifebuoys) shall also comply with the requirements of paragraph 2.1.3 of the Code and be capable of quick release from the navigation bridge. The bridge port and starboard quick release function for the life buoys was inoperable due to a broken cable and frozen release mechanism. 0650, 74 SOLAS III/7.1.3, 16a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 October 2017
Resolved 11 October 2017
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 10 September 2017
Resolved
Electrical equipment, cables and wiring shall not be installed in hazardous locations unless it conforms with standards not inferior to those acceptable to the Organizations. The electrical cable packing was found loose, exposing the wiring on the explosion proof light fixture in way of the overhead vent line inboard of the #2 Gas Compressor. 0945, 74 SOLAS(14) II-1/45.11, 10c
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 October 2017
Resolved 10 October 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 10 September 2017
Resolved
Portable radio devices used to comply with paragraph (a) of this section during the transfer of flammable or combustible this section during the transfer of flammable or combustible liquids must be intrinsically safe. Four (04) of six (06) hand held radio antennas were discovered to be missing the rubber coating, rendering the radios non-intrinsically safe. 1699, 33 CFR 155.785, 50c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 October 2017
Resolved 29 December 2017
Resolution: Vessel replaced rubber coating on radios. USCG inpectors verified repairs.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Pressure Water-Spraying Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 10 September 2017
Resolved
All pipes, valves, nozzles and other fitting in the deck water spray system shall be resistant to corrosion by seawater, multiple area in the deck water-spray system piping were wasted and holed due to corrosion, reducing water flow to spray nozzles and acceptable coverage of required areas. Soft patches were placed and tested in the presence of class and CG. Conditions of Class was imposed to renew deck water spray piping by 11Oct2017. Piping shall be renewed and tested by class imposed dated or prior to next U.S. port, which ever is sooner. 1850, 74 SOLAS (14) III/13.1, IGC 11.3, 40ac.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 11 October 2017
Resolved 29 December 2017
Resolution: Vessel repaired Piping and recieved Class approval. USCG inpectors verified repairs.
Operations/Management › Cargo Transfer/Lightering › Pre-transfer Inspection
Issued 22 September 2016
Resolved
1199 All Pipe lines which may be isolated in a liquid full condition should be provided with relief valves. PSCO found relief valves were not installed between valves BU001 + BU004 for both liquid lines Port and Starboard manifolds. A total of four relief valves. Solas (14) VII/12 IGC Code Code 5.2.1.6 40AC
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 February 2017
Resolved 3 April 2017
Resolution: During dry dock work to install 4 units of the relief valves between the values BU001 & BU004. Class carried special survey on 14 FEB 17. See attached report.
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Vessel Vapor Overpressure/Vacuum Protection
Issued 22 September 2016
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shold be maintained to conform with the provisions of the code. The PSCO found valves BU004 on the port and Starboard liquid manifold were leaking. The #2 liquid lines are not to be used to transfer cargo until repaired. A total of two valves. Solas (14) VII/12 IGC Code 1.5.3.1 40AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 February 2017
Resolved 3 April 2017
Resolution: During dry dock work to install leaking valves BU001 on liquid line No. 2 port and stbd were carried out. Class carried out special survey on 14 FEB 17. See attached report.