Records from 2008 to 2025. Most recent: operational control imposed, 5 April 2025.
Inspection history · 16
5 April 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8105668
24 March 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8098647
12 March 2025
Deficiency Check · PSC B · COC-TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8092048
12 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8092240
4 April 2019
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6655613
4 April 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6656201
31 March 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6652943
29 December 2018
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · COC-TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6603107
6 July 2016
Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · COC-TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5929220
27 December 2011
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4214444
20 December 2011
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4211603
14 July 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4080848
23 October 2010
COC-TVE Renew · ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3876024
22 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3880573
20 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3874047
24 May 2008
Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · COC-TVE Renew · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3214597
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Inert gas system
Issued 12 March 2025
Resolved
After any survey of the ship under regulations 7, 8, 9 or 10 has been completed, no change should be made to the structural arrangements, machinery, equipment and other items covered by the survey, without the sanction of the administration. PSCO observed the gas temperature sensor on the inert gas line in the IG space requires removal from a modified ball valve to test, creating an unsafe atmosphere. 74SOLAS(20)I/11(b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 March 2025
Resolution: Spare sensor pocket put in place and existing sensore installed to the satisfaction of class/CG.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 March 2025
Resolved
Vent outlets for cargo loading, discharging and ballasting required by regulation 11.6.1.2 shall permit the free flow of vapor mixtures. PSCO observed all flame screens on P/V valves 1 through 6 on port and starboard tanks, as well as P/V breaker painted over restricting flow. 74SOLAS(04)II-2/4.5.3.4.1.1.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 March 2025
Resolution: Crew cleared the P/V vent screens of any paint over-spray, debris etc.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 March 2025
Resolved
No electrical equipment shall be installed in any space where flammable mixtures are liable to collect including those on board tankers, unless the equipment is appropriately certified for safe usage in the dusts, vapors or gases likely to be encountered. Bonding wires were found to be deteriorated or missing from piping in cargo pump room, on inter gas piping and cargo piping on deck. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/45.10.4
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 March 2025
Resolution: Bonding wires that are damaged and/or missing renewed by crew.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 12 March 2025
No resolution recorded
The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations established by the company. The technical and operational nature of the deficiencies noted provide objective evidence of a lack of effectiveness of the implementation of the ISM code. An internal audit is required within 03 months. 74SOLAS(20)IX/3.1 ISM PART A/10.1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 4 April 2019
Resolved
A ship which is designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the appropriate requirements of an organization including a classification society, which is recognized by the Administration or with applicable national standards of the Administration in accordance with the provisions of regulation 2-1, may be considered to provide an acceptable level of strength. The above provisions shall apply to all structures, equipment, and fittings covered by this annex for which standards for strength and construction are not expressly provided. On 04 APR 2019 at approximately 0558 while mooring at Buckeye Dock 3, the vessel allided with the dolphin pier tie off, forward starboard side way of number one ballast tank. Puncture approximately 1 foot by 3 inch approximate 8 feet above the water line. Vessel restricted in movement to inner harbor until classification survey is complete. ICLL (88) Annex B/Reg 1.2
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 7 April 2019
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the permenant repair of the puncture on the stbd side shell plating.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Fire Protection (water spray system)
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
0610- Lifeboats- A lifeboat which has a water spray fire-protection system shall comply with the following: the system shall be arranged for flushing with fresh water and allowing complete drainage. Crew was unable to provide means to flush with fresh water. SOLAS 74/78 III/34, LSA Code 4.9.2.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2016
Resolved 12 July 2016
Resolution: Received class report from DNV stating deficiency has been cleared.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
1220- Freeboard Marks- The ring lines and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground or in black on a light ground. PSCO observed freeboard lines on the port side were not appropriatly painted. ICLL 66 as modified Annex I/8 Rectify prior to next U.S. Port after sailing foreign.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 July 2016
Resolved 31 March 2019
Resolution: Vessel provided documentation that the deficiency had been cleared by Sector New Orleans via their CG-5437B from 29DEC2018. This document is attached to this activity for reference.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
2099- Other SOlas Operational Def.- 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 every two months. The crew has not completed an enclosed space rescue drill withinn two months (April 25, 2016) SOLAS 74/78 III/19.3.3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 6 July 2016
Resolved 6 July 2016
Resolution: PSCO witnessed satisfactory Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Drill during examination.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Overfill Devices
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
1899- Other (tankers)- Each cargo tank of a tank ship must be equipped with an intrinsically safe high level alarm and overfill alarm. PSCO observed audible alarm for overfill not sounding on deck. Crew cleaned air line and tested alarms satisfactorily. 46 CFR 39.2007
Due 6 July 2016
Resolved 6 July 2016
Resolution: Crew cleaned air line and tested alarms to PSCO satisfaction.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 24 May 2008
Resolved
US Coast Pilot not onboard vessel. Receipt for purchase of US Coast Pilot must be faxed to USCG prior to departure. 33 CFR 164.33
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 May 2008
Resolution: Received receipt for US Coast Pilot via fax from agent.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 24 May 2008
Resolved
Oxygen levels in slop starboard and slop port tanks carrying cargo (unleaded gasoline) are at 9.2% and 10.8%. Bring oxygen content in all cargo tanks to no more than 8% by volume. Rectify prior to movement. FSS Code Ch. 15 2.1.3.2
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 May 2008
Resolution: IGS system brought online, delivered oxygen content of 3.9%. All cargo tanks at or less than 6% by volume.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 24 May 2008
Resolved
Remove wooden decks in way of gangways to center catwalk from both port and stbd sides. The wooden decks are deteriorating. Have this completed prior to next US port after sailing foreign to the satisfaction of Class.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 24 May 2008
Resolution: Crew removed wooden decks on both sides of vessel. No need for Class to examine. All in satisfactory condition. Deficiency cleared by PSCO.