Records from 2007 to 2018. Most recent: operational control imposed, 14 July 2018.
Inspection history · 14
14 July 2018
ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6477738
14 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6478300
13 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6502110
11 December 2011
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4202982
28 December 2010
PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3919325
23 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Port Aransas · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3915518
23 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3922443
19 December 2010
ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3913391
12 October 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3343037
10 October 2008
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3341987
7 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3340397
25 February 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3153251
20 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Little Creek · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3062690
15 September 2007
ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3058063
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 14 July 2018
Resolved
0725: Cargo spaces on cargo ships of 2000 gross tonnage and upwards shall be protected by a fixed carbon dioxide system complying with the provisions of the Fire Safety Systems Code. All bottles are required to extinguish a fire in cargo holds 2-6. 04 bottles inoperable. 74SOLAS(14)II-2/7. 17A/C.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 July 2018
Resolved 15 July 2018
Resolution: Technician replaced the damaged hoses with ship supply and placed the system back into service.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 July 2018
Resolved
0735: Fire Fighters outfits shall comply with the Fire Safety Systems Code. Protective clothing of material to protect the skin from the heat radiating from the fire and from burns and scalding by steam. The outer surface shall be water-resistant. Fire fighters gloves were found to not be water-resistant. 74SOLAS(14)II-2/10.1.1. FSS Code 3.2 17A/C.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 July 2018
Resolved 15 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel procured a completely new fire suit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 14 July 2018
No resolution recorded
2550: The condition of the ship and it's equipment shall be maintained to confrom with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to procees to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Whenever a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the ship or the efficency of other equipment, the master shall report at the earliest oppertunity to the administration or recognized organization responsible for issuing the relevant certificate who shall investigate. The No 1 heat exchager salt water inlet pipe was found with an actively leaking soft patch. 74SOLAS(14)I/11, 40A/C
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 31 August 2018 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency preparedness
Issued 14 July 2018
Resolved
2000: Crew members with enclosed space entry or rescue responsibilities shall participate in an enclosed space entry and rescue drill to be held on board the ship at least once every two months. Enclosed space entry and rescue drills were being preformed every three months. 74SOLAS(14) III/19.3.3
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 July 2018
Resolved 14 July 2018
Resolution: The vessel updated their Safety Management System.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 11 December 2011
Resolved
0710-Fire Prevention-Fire protection systems and fire-fighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. PSCO observed the quick closing fuel shutoff valve on the #1 service tank for the ships service generators blocked in the open position with a bolt. Valve is not capable of being remotely operated from outside the space in the event of a fire.-SOLAS 74 (09 Cons.) II-2/14
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 December 2011
Resolved 12 December 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted class report from ABS stating the bolt was removed and the surveyor satisfactorily verified the functioning of the valve.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Linkage
Issued 11 December 2011
Resolved
0936-Steering gear-The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the regs to ensure that the ship remains fit to proceed to sea. PSCO found while vsl was using non-follow up mode on the #2 steering pump the vsl was only able move the rudder to 10 degrees port and no able to move it stbd. Rectify prior to movement-SOLAS 74a, I/11
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 December 2011
Resolved 12 December 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted class report from ABS stating the isolation valve lever was found in the wrong position. It was placed in the normal position and surveyor verified rudder movement from 35 degrees to 35 degrees in hand and NFU.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Alarms
Issued 11 December 2011
Resolved
0715-Fire Detection-The fire detection and fire alarm systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs. PSCO discovered the water mist detector panel in the Fire Control Station had six active alarms for "NO ANSWER" from various flame and smoke detectors-SOLAS 74a, II-2/14.2.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 December 2011
Resolved 13 December 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted class report from ABS stating the water mist alarm panel was fitted with a new battery and cleared of alarm faults. The surveyor randomly tested alarm zones and considers the system satisfactory.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 11 December 2011
Resolved
0899-Other (acid prevent)-Each vessel must hydrostatically test their bunker lines annually to 1.5 times MAWP. Vessel conducted pressure test, but used air as the test medium. Provide proof of hydrostatic test to 1.5 times MAWP prior to bunkering in the United States-33 CFR 156.170
Action required: 703 - Prior to bunkering operations
Resolved 22 December 2014
Resolution: PSCO reviewed vessels records attesting to hydrostatic testing of their bunker lines.
Operations/Management › EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) › 4.1.1-Routine Visual Inspections
Issued 11 December 2011
Resolved
9900-Other (not clearly hazardous)-Each vessel of 79 feet or over shall have a VGP and conduct inspections IAW with the VGP. Vessel does not VGP onboard, and could not provide proof of required inspections.-33 USC 1251, 40 CFR 122.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 December 2011
Resolution: The above VGP deficiencies are considered corrected as the vessels master was advised of US EPA VGP requirements, and has taken administrative action to address the deficiencies.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Cylinder
Issued 12 October 2008
Resolved
Prove to sat of class that the main diesel engine is fit and capable to answer speed orders from all control stations in a timely manner as intended by the manufacturer. Provide class report prior to departure. SOLAS 74 amended II-1/31
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 October 2008
Resolution: Recd class report attesting to proper operation of main engine.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › STCW Endorsement
Issued 10 October 2008
Resolved
The second mate does not have his original cert. of competency from India on board or his original endorsement from the flag state Singapore. The second engineer does not have his original cert. of endorsement from the flag state Singapore. The Chief Engineer does not have his original cert of endorsement from the vessel's flag state Singapore. Rectify to the sat of the Coast Guard.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 15 October 2008
Resolution: PSC inspectors saw original cert.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 10 October 2008
Resolved
Both fire fighting outfits are not fully protecting the fire fighter's faces. There is a gap between the SCBA and fire flap on the helmet exposing skin. FSS Code Ch 3 Reg 2.1.1.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 October 2008
Resolved 15 October 2008
Resolution: PSC inspectors visually inspected fireman''s outfits.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 10 October 2008
Resolved
The lagging on the HFO line from the stbd No. 4 fuel oil tank to the fuel pump is saturated with oil on the flange on the stbd side of the engine room. The line from the fuel oil transfer pump to the settling tank also has lagging saturated with oil. This lagging is located behind the control air reservoir next to the purifier room. SOLAS 2004 Cons. Ch II-2 Reg 4.2.2.6.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 November 2008
Resolved 15 October 2008
Resolution: PSC inspectors attended vessel and cleared deficiency.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Valve
Issued 25 February 2008
Resolved
Number 2 unit for the main engine went out causing a reduction in rpms. Exhaust valve needs to be replaced. Class to attest to repairs prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 February 2008
Resolution: Exhaust valve replaced with spare onboard. Class surveyor witnessed satisfactory operation of the main engine.