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GEM STATE
GEM STATE is a 1966 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 32 inspections since 2016, most recently in November 2025, along with 70 deficiencies, 2 operational controls and 6 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2023.
Records from 2005 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 13 November 2025.
- Built
- 1966
- Last inspected
- 13 November 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 70 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 6 investigations · 2005–2023
Identity
501712
6520911
WLDK
88380
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-88380
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded7
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2016–2025)
The 32 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Ro-Ro Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)636.4 ft × 76.0 ft × 44.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 16,959 / net 11,567
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)635.5 ft × 76.0 ft × 44.6 ft
ITC tonnagegross 16,808 / net 9,439
BuilderNATIONAL STEEL & SHIPBUIL · SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1966
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionSteam Turbine
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNORFOLK, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 13 February 2026 · expires 28 February 2027
Service, as the file records itFreight Ship
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it15140 - Dead Weight, Ton
32005 - Displacement, Ton
16959 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
16808 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
11567 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
9439 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
32005 - Displacement, Ton
16959 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
16808 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
11567 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
9439 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
Inspection history · 32
13 November 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8268301
26 March 2025
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8100325
11 March 2025
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8097556
11 February 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8078420
7 February 2025
In-Service Inspection · Deadweight Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8076481
9 April 2024
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7892288
22 January 2024
ACP Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7852572
13 April 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7668314
10 April 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7666961
17 March 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7652677
5 January 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7661536
18 October 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7579357
17 October 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7607557
21 September 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7605334
10 May 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7449474
6 January 2022
Re-Inspection · In-Service Inspection · ACP COI Oversight · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7376539
14 December 2020
Administrative Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7111830
23 January 2020
Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6894287
23 September 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6820176
14 July 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6751279
7 January 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6848080
2 October 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6552949
3 August 2018
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6500085
7 January 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6603839
6 December 2017
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6320853
21 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6219412
12 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6381675
2 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6138152
27 April 2017
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6133940
3 November 2016
Periodic Inspection · COI Inspection · ACP COI Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6048911
29 September 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6011742
6 June 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5902705
Deficiency record · 70
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil filtering equipment
Issued 2 April 2025
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Inspectors identified deteriorated and leaking plate cooler on the OWS. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 April 2025
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Inspectors identified zip tie holding the f/o heater relief valve handle in the closed position. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 2 April 2025
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Smoke signal attached to port and starboard bridge wing lifebuoys expired on March 2025. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 2 April 2025
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Emergency light below bridge deck on starboard side weather deck was inoperable. 74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 February 2025
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Vessel reported a brief loss of steering while underway on the starboard steering pump. Vessel is required a one tug escort while transiting. (74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a))
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 February 2025
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Vessel reported engine and throttle issue while underway. Vessel is required a one-tug escort while transiting. (74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a))
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
The power available shall be sufficient to supply all those services which are, in the opinion of the Administration, necessary for the safety of all on board in emergency. Electrical power to the vessel’s emergency fire pump could not be provided from the emergency generator due to a faulty circuit breaker on the emergency switchboard.
60 SOLAS II/26(a)(ii)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
The life raft should be so stowed as to be readily available in case of emergency. Removable railing to access the starboard life raft found to be seized in the closed position.
60 SOLAS III/15(p)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 9 April 2024
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Structural fire protection insulation missing on the bulkhead of the Port Boat Deck Fan Room.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
All openings shall be provided with permanently attached means of closing which shall be at least as effective for resisting fires as the divisions in which they are fitted. Four ventilation dampers found to be inoperable in the Port and Starboard Boat Deck Fan Rooms.
60 SOLAS II/38(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 9 April 2024
Resolved
All exposed metal parts of electrical machines or equipment which are not intended to be ‘live’, but are liable to become ‘live’ under fault conditions, shall be earthed (grounded); and all electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed that danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exist. Opening in bulkhead in passenger cabin C-1 allows access to exposed electrical outlet.
60 SOLAS II/27(a)(i)(1)
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection (COI) issued by an Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), to a vessel required to be inspected under 46 U.S.C. 3301 specifies the minimum complement of officers and crew necessary for the safe operation of the vessel. During the vessel’s dock trial, the minimum engineering watch complement as listed on the Certificate of Inspection of 1 Licensed Engineer, 1 Oiler, and 1 Fireman/Watertender was not met. The vessel must provide a watch schedule with the minimum listed complement above to the satisfaction of the OCMI prior to boiler plant operations.
46 CFR 15.501(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
An MMC, license, MMD, COR, or STCW endorsement must be retained by the mariner to whom it was issued and, while valid, must be produced to verify qualifications when requested by an authorized official as identified in 33 CFR 101.515(d). 02 crew members were unable to produce their MMC when requested by the Marine Inspector. 02 identified crew members must provide MMC for verification to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 10.203(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical care
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
A person may not employ or engage an individual in a position to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a current medical certificate. The [name withheld] medical certificate has lapsed as of 21 January 2024. Provide proof of receipt and processing from the USCG National Maritime Center.
46 CFR 15.401(c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Continuous synopsis record
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
The inspection and survey of ships…shall be carried out by officers of the country in which the ship is registered, provided that the Government of each country may entrust the inspection and survey either to surveyors nominated for the purpose or to organizations recognized by it. The vessel’s CSR is inaccurate.
SOLAS 60 I/6
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
All exposed metal parts of electrical machines or equipment which are not intended to be ‘live,’ but are liable to become ‘live’ under fault conditions shall be earthed (grounded); and all electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed that danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exist. 2nd Deck transformer room found with excessive storage on, around, and adjacent to the installed transformers.
SOLAS 60 II/27(a)(i)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
One of the portable fire extinguishers intended for use in any space shall be stowed near the entrance to that space. Portable fire extinguishers missing from the designated brackets outside the entrance to the Forward Paint Locker, and Shaft Alley Paint Locker.
SOLAS 60 II/57(e)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
Fire extinguishing appliances in new and existing cargo ships shall be kept in good order and available for immediate use at all times during the voyage. No ‘T’ handle could be located to remotely operate the forward fire main cutout valve on the main deck port side aft of the Foc’sle.
SOLAS 60 II/66
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 22 January 2024
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Engine Room Aft Bulkhead insulation missing from A Class Boundary.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 January 2024
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Easing gear for starboard boiler steam drum safety valve found to be installed incorrectly.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 January 2024
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Undocumented epoxy patch discovered on the underside of the Aquachem Evaporator.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 22 January 2024
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Port Engine Room Lube Oil sight glass found to be leaking.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 January 2024
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. DC Heater safety relief valve found with hand relieving device zip-tied in the closed position.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 January 2024
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. The following reach rods were discovered to be frozen in place: Port Side Reach Rod at Frame 22, Port Side Reach Rod at Frame 26, Port Side #4 F/O Tank Internal Valve.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
Where ‘A’ Class division are pierced for the passage of electrical cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, etc., arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire resistance is not impaired. 02 cable penetrations found improperly installed in the upper level A Class Engine Room Bulkhead.
SOLAS 60 II/38
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 22 January 2024
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Cable penetrations in the bulkhead separating the 2nd Deck Transform Room with the Port Side Hold 4A tunnel found with the improperly installed multi cable transit, and cable penetrations not welded from the Port Side Hold 4A side.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
All exposed metal parts of electrical machines or equipment which are not intended to be ‘live,’ but are liable to become ‘live’ under fault conditions shall be earthed (grounded); and all electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed that danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exist. Temporary electrical connections made outside of the junction box for the potable water pumps.
SOLAS 60 II/27(a)(i)(1)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Boiler alarm
Issued 22 January 2024
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Digital temperature gauge for the Low Pressure Steam Turbine found with exposed wires.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
All exposed metal parts of electrical machines or equipment which are not intended to be ‘live,’ but are liable to become ‘live’ under fault conditions shall be earthed (grounded); and all electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed that danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exist. Crane light electric junction box found to be wasted.
SOLAS 60 II/27(a)(i)(1)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 22 January 2024
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Improperly installed multi cable penetration found IVO workshop door in Cargo Hold No. 5.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
Where air pipes to ballast and other tanks extend above the freeboard or superstructure decks, satisfactory means, permanently attached, shall be provided for closing the opening of the air pipes. Numerous air pipes and vents found with inoperable closing devices.
ILLC Reg. 20
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 22 January 2024
Resolved
Openings in freeboard decks other than hatchways, machinery space openings, manholes and flush scuttles shall be protected by an enclosed superstructure, or by a deckhouse or companionway of equivalent strength and weathertightness. Water ingress discovered within starboard side focs’le.
ILLC Reg. 18(2)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 22 January 2024
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Wasted kick pipe discovered on main deck.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. The following propulsion steam system valves were found in poor condition and in need of repair or renewal: stbd drum vent line (layup use), 1st vent valve in the stbd superheated steam line (layup use), all 3 port chemical feed/chem testing line valves, and the port feed water regulating valve.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. Hand reliving gear disconnected for the DC heater safety and the port drum safeties.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. 3 of 4 steam drum water level glass gauges have partially disconnected remote closing devices.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
The condition of the ship and it's equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. The main air ejector has has a newly installed welded valve which was improperly welded to threaded pipe.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
The condition of the ship and it's equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard.10" non-metallic expansion joints between the hotwell and main condensate pumps are deteriorated, deformed and beginning to fail.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
The condition of the ship and it's equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. FWD and AFT main feed water pumps are leaking at the casing drains due to deteriorated fittings.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. Port/Stbd Lundstrom air preheater motors leaking onto steam piping.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. Multiple sections of lagging missing throughout the engine room creating a personnel hazard.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. Port boiler inboard drain missing its secondary valve.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. Leaking packing noted for multiple FO transfer valves on the manifold forward of the boilers (burner flat level) and the #1 FO transfer pump.
2023: Second level review has been completed on this Vessel Inspection Activity IAW CVC-PR-009, SSF-SPI-DOM-PR-008, and Sector San Francisco unit policies. I have verified that the inspection was conducted IAW applicable CFRs and job aids.
74 SOLAS (20) I/II
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. Small fuel oil weeps noted on supply lines to stbd burners 3 and 4 and port burners 4 and 2.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on-board. Multiple gauges throughout the steam system were showing significant discrepancies between the mechanical and digital gauges.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. WTD indicator on bridge has both open and closed bulbs illuminated and both bulbs are hot to the touch.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
Within the accommodation spaces, enclosure bulkheads other than those required to be of “A” Class divisions shall be constructed of “B” Class divisions, and shall be of incombustible materials. B Class door for 2nd deck laundry is unable to be secured as required and does not meet B Class standards. SOLAS 60 II/39
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Standard discharge connection
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
To enable pipes of pipes of reception facilities to be connected with the ship’s discharge pipeline for residues from machinery bilges and from oil residue (sludge) tanks, both lines shall be fitted with a standard discharge connection in accordance with the following: Bolts and nuts: 6 each of 20mm diameter and of suitable length. Standard discharge connection in CO2 room missing 2 bolts.
MARPOL I/13
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
A cargo ship of 1,000 tons gross tonnage and upwards shall be provided with at least one international shore connection, complying with Regulation 56 of this Chapter. International shore connection missing from its designated space in the CO2 room. SOLAS 60 II/65
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
Within the accommodation spaces, enclosure bulkheads other than those required to be of “A” Class divisions shall be constructed of “B” Class divisions, and shall be of incombustible materials. Dry stores located on 2nd deck is listed as having required B Class boundaries and has a vent opening on the upper portion of the bulkhead with no means for closure. SOLAS 60 II/39
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Upper deck laundry is missing door handle. Door is closed and the space is unable to be accessed.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
Every ship which does not carry a doctor shall be provided with an approved medicine chest with readily understandable instructions. Expired medicines throughout hospital. Provide new inventory satisfactory for crew size and voyage length.
ILO 147 pg. 38, par. 26
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
All the life-saving appliances shall be kept in working order and available for immediate use before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage. Port side liferaft hydrostatic release improperly installed and would not allow float free.
SOLAS 60 III/4
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Bridge to Bridge certificate expired.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
The Administration shall be satisfied that adequate arrangements are in place to ensure that the performance of the equipment required by this chapter is maintained. One SART on bridge expired.
74 SOLAS (20) V/16
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Extension cord with multiple outlet connector found daisy chained on bridge adjacent to starboard bridge wing door.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. EDG fuel oil cutout containment on aft bridge weatherdeck is missing containment plug.
74 SOLAS (20) I/11
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
A lifebuoy shall satisfy the following requirements; it shall be marked in block letters with the name and port of registry of the ship in which it is carried. Port and starboard bridgewing lifebuoy markings are faded and need replacement.
SOLAS 60 III/21
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
Where “A” Class divisions are pierced for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, and for girders, beams or other structures, arrangements shall be made to ensure that the fire resistance is not impaired. A class boundary on the 2nd deck adjacent to steward stores has open stuffing tube.
SOLAS 60 II/38
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
The boundary bulkheads of …galleys and similar spaces shall be of “A” Class divisions. Port and starboard galley doors are not listed as self closing and have permanent holdback hooks installed.
SOLAS 60 II/45
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 6 January 2022
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 in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. STBD boiler gauge glass is shattered and shall be replaced prior to the STBD boiler being placed online.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 December 2020
Resolved
Each separate circuit shall be protected against short circuit and against overload. Unathorized 440V receptacle fed from No. 1 steering motor control circuit. Identified and removed.
SOLAS 74 (81 Amend.)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 December 2020
Resolved
Each separate circuit shall be protected against short circuit and against overload. Unathorized 440V receptacle fed from emergancy fire pump motor control circuit. Identified and removed.
SOLAS 74 (81 Amend.)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 23 January 2020
Resolved
Hand-crank on WTD adjacent the CO2 space was not fitted properly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 January 2020
Resolved
Main circ suction valve was removed for service.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 23 September 2019
Resolved
Each seperate circuit shall be protected against short circuit and overload. The current-carrying capacity of each circuit shall be permanently indicated, together with the rating or setting of the appropriate overload device. Found several 50-amp and one 75-amp Emergency Lighting circuit breakers on the emergency switchboard. SOLAS 60, CH II, Reg. 27(a)(vii).
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 September 2019
Resolved
Fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be kept in good working order and readily available for immediate use. A 1 1/2 inch firehose in the engineroom was charged due to a faulty hydrant valve. SOLAS 74 (2014 Cons) CH II-2, Reg 14.2.1.2
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
ZERO DRAFT: no static draft information, SHIP TYPE MISSING: Vsl is not broadcasting an AIS Ship Type
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 January 2018
Resolved
Any ship of 10,000 gross tonnage and above shall be fitted with oil filtering equipment complying with paragraph 7 of this regulation. OWS was not operational during inspection, prove proper operation. MARPOL 2011 Cons. Annex I, Reg 14.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 7 January 2018
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this regulation, ventilator openings shall be provided with weather tight closing appliances. Multiple ventilation closures IVO the Stbd diesel crane room had failed gaskets and severe rust of plating making watertight closure impossible. Provide a satisfactory repair plan to Class within 30 days. ICLL II/19(4)
Casualty record · 6
9 August 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 2504716
2 October 2011Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 4160371
21 September 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7605334
17 October 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7607557
5 January 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7661536
10 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7666961
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Ownership record
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