Records from 2007 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 26 January 2023.
Inspection history · 26
26 January 2023
PSC B · COC-TVE Renew
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7626813
6 December 2021
Appeal
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7363186
15 October 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7333483
9 October 2021
COC-TVE Renew · Deficiency Check · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7326536
28 August 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6253708
23 August 2017
COC-TVE Annual · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6249200
16 December 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6058967
12 December 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6056107
25 November 2016
MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6047356
26 September 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6009374
25 September 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6011582
30 August 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5987522
18 August 2016
COC-TVE Renew · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5976161
30 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4969467
2 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4200517
22 January 2011
ILO-147 Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3931206
15 January 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3927196
25 November 2010
COC-TVE Annual · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3898823
7 November 2008
ISPS II Exam · COC-TVE Annual · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3358922
19 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3187987
12 March 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3163050
20 February 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3150182
24 January 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3135399
12 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3077337
12 October 2007
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · COC-TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3078556
12 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3078570
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Resources and personnel
Issued 9 October 2021
Resolved
15105 – Resources and Personnel - Every Company should develop, implement and maintain a safety management system (SMS) which includes the following functional requirements: instructions and procedures to ensure safe operation of ships and protection of the environment in compliance with relevant Int and Flag State legislation. Objective evidence discovered during an expanded ISM exam revealed the following non-conformities: The vessel failed to fully implement the requirements of the ISM code through their SMS procedures as evident by the following identified deficiencies indicating that the ship and/or company are not meeting the SMS requirements. Recommend an external audit.
No. 1 – Crew is not familiar with valve alignment procedures for boiler startup. PSCO witnessed crew misalign valves for boiler, resulting in a low water alarm and safety shutdown of the boiler.
No. 2 – Crew is not familiar with testing procedures for inert gas system alarms. PSCO witnessed crew close scrubber water discharge valve resulting in a backflow of water that leaked out of the piping from the scrubber to the boiler.
No. 3 – Crew is not familiar with proper testing procedures for fixed fire detection systems. PSCO witnessed crew test 02 detectors in the engine room, unknowingly discharging water mist system.
Vessel personnel were not familiar with the established procedures for shipboard operations. The crew was unable to provide written procedures for testing essential or critical equipment. - 74 SOLAS (20) IX/3.1 & ISM Code Part A/1.4.2 - 30ac
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 12 October 2021
Resolution: RO attended the vessel and conducted an external audit revealing two non-conformities. CAR and root cause submitted to RO and Flag State. PSCO attended vessel and verified crew were familiar with SMS. Witnessed testing of IG using SMS procedures.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 9 October 2021
Resolved
07111 - Personal Equipment for Fire Safety - In tankers, 4 fire-fighter’s outfits shall be provided. Three sets of the fire-fighter’s outfits had holed gloves, two had trousers with tears, and one had a frayed damage hood. Only 1 fire-fighter’s outfit is fully operational. - 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/10.2.3 - 30ac
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 10 October 2021
Resolution: Four new fire fighter outfits were supplied and found onboard during the RO survey.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 October 2021
Resolved
13199 - Other (Machinery) - Machinery boilers and associated piping systems shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. PSCO observed active steam leak inside purifier room. - 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26 - 17a
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 10 October 2021
Resolution: Crew and RO determined leaks were from a steam return line. Two leaks identified, Fwd purifier room and above fresh water generator. All piping temporarily repaired to satsifaction of RO. Permanent repairs due to RO Dec, 10, 2021.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 9 October 2021
Resolved
07105 - Fire Doors/Openings in Fire-Resisting Divisions - The purpose of this regulation is to contain a fire in the space of origin. The fire integrity of the divisions shall be maintained at openings. 02 A-class fire doors leading from engine room to steering room are wasted and unable to properly close. 01 A-class fire door leading from main corridor to engine room does not close properly. - 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/9.1.3 - 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 10 October 2021
Resolution: The closure rate was adjusted for the door mechanism and all doors were tested in the presence of the attending RO.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 9 October 2021
Resolved
07126 - Oil Accumulation in Engine Room - Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. PSCO observed fuel/lube oil leaks on #3 and #4 cylinders on the main engine. - 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/4.1.1 - 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 10 October 2021
Resolution: The injectors and attached fuel lines were opened up, cleaned, and reassembled. No leakages observed during RO attendance.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 October 2021
Resolved
13108 - Operation of Machinery - It shall be possible to control the auxiliary machinery, essential for the propulsion and safety of the ship, at or near the machinery concerned. The local control panel for the #2 boiler is inoperational. - 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/31.5.5 - 50a
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 November 2021
Resolved 10 October 2021
Resolution: A new locking mechanism was fabricated and the panel is now functional.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 October 2021
Resolved
13199 - Other (Machinery) - Terminations and joints and all conductors shall be so made to retain the original electrical properties of the cable. The grounding wire on the #1 blower is frayed and not connected. - 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/45.5.6 - 10c
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 October 2021
Resolved 9 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced grounding wire and connected it to the system.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Valve
Issued 23 August 2017
Resolved
The machinery, 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 dangers to persons on board. The main engine oil pressure regulating valve was leaking diesel fuel. 74SOLAS (04cons) II-1/36.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 September 2017
Resolved 28 August 2017
Resolution: Recieved class report.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Quality of Fuel Oil
Issued 25 November 2016
Resolved
Per Policy Letter CG-CVC 12-04 vessel shall submit a non-availability report IAW MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 18.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 December 2016
Resolved 29 November 2016
Resolution: Requested documentation was provided per Policy Letter CG-CVC 12-04. non-availability report IAW MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 18 uploaded.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Battery
Issued 24 August 2016
Resolved
Action: 17ac Cite: 74 SOLAS (Cons. Ed. 2014) II-1/44.2 Each machinery generating set arranged automatically started shall be equipped with starting devices approved by the Administration with a stored energy capability of at least three consecutive starts. Emergency genorator only has manual means of start.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 August 2016
Resolved 30 August 2016
Resolution: See attached Class Survey.
Engineering › Freshwater Generation System › Base Plate
Issued 22 January 2011
Resolved
0430 - Water Pipes and Tanks - Ships shall maintain adequate water supply having regard for the size of the crew and duration of voyages. Vessel's water maker is degraded and unable to keep up with the daily consumption needs of the vessel. ILO-147 Co. 68, Article 5 / PWSA 33 U.S.C. 1223 (b)
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 22 March 2011
Resolution: Received class report
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Bridge Visibility
Issued 22 January 2011
Resolved
1599 - Other (Navigator) - Bridge windows shall provide a clear view. Bridge window pane is cracked and "spider-webbed".
SOLAS 74 (2009 Cons. Ed.) Ch. V/22.9.4
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 22 March 2011
Resolution: Received class report
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Pump
Issued 22 January 2011
Resolved
1830 - Cargo Transfer - Machinery shall be maintained and suitable for purpose intended. #1 cargo pump gasket failed causing steam leak. SOLAS 74 (2004 Cons. Ed) Ch. II-1 / Reg. 26.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2011
Resolution: Vessel submitted Class Report attesting to renewal of the gasket on the main steam line/ valve on cargo pump #1''s turbine and satisfactory test completed. Cargo pump #2 & 3 steam turbine examined under working condition and no steam leakage was noted.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat) › Fuel Oil Burner
Issued 27 November 2010
Resolved
1080 - Boiler Alarm - Boiler #2 currently will not continuously operate due to an alarm (boiler common shutdown) which closes the fuel oil delivery valve and shuts down the boiler. Vessel currently has (01) operational boiler for cargo operations and generating inert gas. 74SOLAS (04 cons. ed.) CH II-1 Reg 26.1
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 24 January 2011
Resolution: Class attested to the proper repairs made to the boiler to prevent it from shutting down.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 12 October 2007
Resolved
Three cargo tanks were above 8 Percent O2 (5 Port-10 Percent O2, 5 Starboard-10.3 Percent O2, 3 Port-8.1 Percent O2). 74/78 SOLAS (AMD) CH II-2 Reg 62.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 October 2007
Resolved 12 October 2007
Resolution: Tanks lowered below 8 Percent O2.
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Piping/Hoses
Issued 12 October 2007
Resolved
All 4 vapor lines located at the manigolds are missing the individual studs. Vessel can not load cargo in U.S. waters until fixed. 46 CFR 39-20-1e To the satisfaction of Class.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 16 October 2007
Resolved 25 January 2008
Resolution: Received class report that all vapour lines have studs installed properly.