Records from 2016 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 1 March 2023.
Inspection history · 16
1 March 2023
COC-TVE Renew · PSC B
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7640777
25 June 2018
COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6455111
2 June 2018
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6432000
27 April 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6400920
16 April 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6392317
17 February 2018
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam · COC-TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6351729
9 December 2017
NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6321508
4 December 2017
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Deficiency Check · ISPS III Exam · NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6317956
4 December 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6322873
11 October 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6285185
8 June 2017
ISPS II Exam · COC-TVE Annual · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6168174
20 January 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6073969
16 February 2016
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam · COC-TVE Renew
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5815765
15 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5815265
24 January 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5802312
17 January 2016
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5798907
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
A second source of energy shall be provided for starting the emergency generator. Vessel's second source of starting was not operable at the beginning of the inspection.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 March 2023
Resolved 1 March 2023
Resolution: The crew purged the air from the hydraulic system and refilled oil and was able to start the emergency gen manually.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Mixture Discharge Pump
Issued 12 December 2017
Resolved
The System shall be fitted with a recording device to provide a continuous record of the discharge in liters per nautical mile and total quantity discharged of the oil content and rare of discharge. ODME was not operational and failed to operate on multiple attempts when presented to PSC for examination. Flow meter does not show accurate rate of discharge. MARPOL/I.31.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 December 2017
Resolution: A new flow sensor was installed in a new location as approved by ABS and a certified OEM technician.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Mixture Discharge Pump
Issued 12 December 2017
Resolved
In the event of failure of the ODME, a manually operated alternative method may be used, but the defective unit shall be made operable as soon as possible. According to the records, the ODME flow rate has been entered manually since Jan of 2016. MARPOL I/31.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 December 2017
Resolution: Training was conducted with all crewmwmbers regarding the ODME and operation in manual mode. The vessel was also provided with procedures for notifying the company should be ODME need to be operated with manual inputs.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 12 December 2017
Resolved
The company and ship shall comply with the requirements of the ISM code. For purposes of this regulation, the requirements of the code shall be treated as mandatory. In meeting these requirements the company should ensure that any non conformity is reported with its possible cause, if known. Pollution control equipment (ODME) was not operated properly as indicated by incorrect flow rates. Additionally equipment was being operated with manual flow rates entered. Cargo pump bearing temperature sensors were observed not operational. Temporary thermostats were fitted to bearings. No reports were made to the RO. A ISM audit is recommended. 74SOLAS(14) IX/3.1 ISM 10.2.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 December 2017
Resolution: ABS conducted an external ISM audit on behalf of the Administration (Cayman Islands).
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel
Issued 9 December 2017
Resolved
Vessel reported grounding: See General Information.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 18 December 2017
Resolution: Recieved ABS Class Report; See General Information and attached document in Documents section.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Mixture Discharge Pump
Issued 8 December 2017
Resolved
Any failure of the oil discharge monitor and control system shall be noted in the Oil Record Book part II. ODME log displays sensor error on multiple locations including 02NOV17 and 30OCT17. These failures are not noted in the Oil Record Book Part II. Provide technician's report attesting to proper operation of ODME Oil Content Meter and associated sensors. MARPOL I/36.6, 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 December 2017
Resolution: ODME Technician's report provided attesting to satisfactory repairs and testing of ODME.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › Oar
Issued 4 December 2017
Resolved
All life-saving appliances and arrangements shall comply with the applicable requirements of the code. Except for free fall lifeboats, sufficient oars to make headway in calm sea shall be provided. PSCO observed a broken oar in port side of the boat. 74 SOLAS (14) Ch. III/ Reg 34. LSA 4.4.8.1. 16ac
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 December 2017
Resolved 23 December 2017
Resolution: A new oar was provided and verified by ABS
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Pump
Issued 4 December 2017
Resolved
In tankers, cargo pumps shall be fitted with temperature sensing device for bearings and pum p cases. A continuous audible and visual alarm shall automatically be effected in cargo control or the pump control station.Cargo pump bearing temperature sensors are not functional on all three cargo pumps. 74 SOLAS (14) CH. II-2/ Reg 4.5.10.1.1. 40ac
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2018
Resolved 27 April 2018
Resolution: Repairs made to satisfaction of RO.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 8 June 2017
Resolved
2550: After any survey of the ship has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangement, machinery, and equipment without the sanction of the administration. Waste Oil Tank #1 has been modified to all evaporation and changes have not been approved, 74 SOOLAS (14 con) 1/11, 17(a)c).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 June 2017
Resolution: Addressed and corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Engineering › Freshwater System (intermediary cooling) › Piping
Issued 8 June 2017
Resolved
2550: After any survey of the ship has been completed, no change shall be made in the structural arrangement, machinery, and equipment without the sanction of the administration. The main engine seawater to fresh water cooler line has multiple large patches and leaks resulting from corrosion and paint failure. IGS Blower #1 was found to have pin hole leaks, 74 SOLAS (14 Ccon) 1/11, 17(a)(c).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 June 2017
Resolution: Addressed and corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Ballast Water Logs/Records
Issued 8 June 2017
Resolved
2510: Vessel must maintain a Ballast Water Management Plan that includes detailed fouling maintenance and sediment removal procedures and detailed reporting requirements and procedures. Vessel in not maintaining a Bio-Fouling Plan and Ballast Water Management Plan does not refer to sediment removal precedes. BWM Plan lacks references to necessary logs, 33CFR151.2050(g)(3+(6), 40c).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 June 2017
Resolved 10 June 2017
Resolution: Addressed and corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Classification Representative.
Operations/Management › Cargo Transfer/Lightering › Vessel Transfer Procedures on Hand
Issued 8 June 2017
Resolved
2510: The operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil shall provide transfer procedures for transferring to or from the vessel and from tank to tank within the vessel. Vessel transfer procedures do not include necessary detains regarding personnel duties and cargo hazards, 33CFR155.720, 10(c).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2017
Resolved 8 June 2017
Resolution: Reviewed procedures with Captain and [name withheld] crew guidance on procedures requirements plus handout.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Garbage Recordkeeping
Issued 8 June 2017
Resolved
2120: Every ship of 100GT shall carry a Garbage Management Plan, which the crew shall follow. The plan shall provide written procedures for collecting, storing, processing, and disposing of garbage. Crew is not following vessel's garbage plans resulting in mixed garbage with food waste at eh final collection point. Vessel has discharged food waster appearing to be contaminated by, see narrative.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2017
Resolved 8 June 2017
Resolution: Discussed procedures with Captain, [name withheld], Chief Engineer, [name withheld] and Bos'n.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › IGS Scrubber
Issued 17 February 2016
Resolved
1850-Arrangements for purging &/or gas freeing shall be such as to minimize the hazards due to dispersal of flammable vapors in the atmosphere & to the flammable mixtures in a cargo tank. PSCO observed the scrubber for their IGS in way of the sight glass to have a hole approximately 2 in long by 1 in wide. Prove proper operation & repairs to the attending class surveyor. SOLAS (04) II-2/4.5.6.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 February 2016
Resolved 17 February 2016
Resolution: Received class report.
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › IGS Blower
Issued 17 February 2016
Resolved
1850-Arrangements for purging &/or gas freeing shall be such as to minimize the hazards due to dispersal of flammable vapors in the atmosphere & to the flammable mixtures in a cargo tank. PSCO observed the No. 2 fan outlet valve to remain in the closed position while attempting to conduct a blower failure test. No. 2 fan outlet valve is automated. SOLAS (04) II-2/4.5.6.1 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 February 2016
Resolved 17 February 2016
Resolution: Received class report.