MAERSK NORTHAMPTON is a 2001 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 2018, most recently in July 2025, along with 7 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 2018 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 27 July 2025.
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 General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
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Tonnage as PSIX records it26718 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton 34677 - Dead Weight, Ton 45725 - Displacement, Ton 12715 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
Vessel history report
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Every recorded inspection, 2016 to
2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates
and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this
hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when
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Inspection history · 20
27 July 2025Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8195899
24 July 2025In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8189310
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 8 July 2025Resolved
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.
MSU Savannah received a report from the vessel that two (02) alarms from the main engine safety panel were active, "wiring abnormal" and shut down device active", which affected control of the vessel's main engine.
74SOLAS(04)I/11(a)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 22 July 2025
Resolved 27 July 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided tech and class report attesting to the repairs of the ME Control System. All SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 September 2023Resolved
Main and auxiliary machinery essential for the propulsion and safety of the ship shall be provided with effective means for its operation and control. 74SOLAS & II-1/31.1
-- vsl experinced engine / propulsion failure.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 4 September 2023
Resolved 4 September 2023
Resolution: PSCO cleared def due to class report recieved & approved
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 11 April 2023Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of the crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. PSCO observed a 440v electrical cable installed on the emergency generator switchboard and coming out of one of the doors on the backside of the panel. Chief Engineer was not aware of how long the connection point had been installed for, but removed the installed cable in the presence of the PSCO.
74 SOLAS (04) II-1/40.1.3
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 April 2023
Resolution: Corrected on spot.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 7 June 2021Resolved
ICLL I/25.3
GUARD RAILS FITTED ON SUPERSTRUCTURE AND FREEBOARD DECKS SHALL HAVE AT LEAST THREE COURSES. THE OPENING BELOW THE LOWEST COOURSE SHALL BE NOT MORE THAN 380 MM APART. IN THE CASE OF SHIPS WITH ROUNDED GUNWALES THE GUARD RAIL SUPPORTS SHALL BE PLACED ON THE FLAT OF THE DECK. IN OTHER LOCATIONS, GUARD RAILS WITH AT LEAST TWO COURSES SHALL BE FITTED. THE OUTERGUARD RAIL ON THE PORT SIDE IN THE VICINITY OF BAY 18, THE THIRD RAILING COURSE WAS WASTED, AND LOOSE.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 5 July 2021
Resolution: CLASS letter recieved attesting to rectified deficiencies
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 7 June 2021Resolved
74SOLAS(14)I/11(a)
THE CONDITION OF THE SHIP AND ITS EQUIPMENT SHALL BE AMINTAINED TO CONFORM WITH THE PROVISIONSOF THE PRESENT REGULATIONS TO PROCEED TO SEA WITHOUT DANGER TO THE OR PERSONS ON BOARD. DAMAGE ON BAY 18 PORT SIDE CATWALK.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 5 July 2021
Resolution: CLASS letter recieved attesting to rectified deficiencies
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 December 2020Resolved
Paint Locker and flammable liquid lockers shall be protected by an appropriate fire-extinguishing arrangement approved by the administration. Port State Control Officers observed a pallet of paint in the steering flat. In addition to paint, large amounts of refrigerant, lube and hydraulic oils, and chemical stores were observed in the space. Chemical stores were stowed outside the chemical locker and refrigerants were not secured to prevent movement at sea. SOLAS 2001 II-2/18.7 16 A/C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 January 2021
Resolved 4 January 2021
Resolution: Received report from class (ABS) confirming deficiency had be rectified.
Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General
Issued 31 January 2018Resolved
ALL HATCHWAYS IN POSITION 1 AND 2 SHALL BE FITTED WITH HATCH COVER THAT SHAL BE WEATHERTIGHT AND FITTED WITH GASKETS. HATCH IN FOWARD PEAK WAS FOUND WITH GASKET THAT ALLOWS LIGHT THROUGH AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. LOAD LINES ANNEX 1 CHAPT 2 16.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 31 January 2018
Resolution: CORRECTED ON THE SPOT
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