CHEM NICHOLAS is a 2007 tank ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 7 inspections since 2017, most recently in April 2020, along with 5 deficiencies and 2 operational controls.
Records from 2017 to 2020. Most recent: operational control imposed, 14 April 2020.
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This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 6 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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 Tank Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
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Tonnage as PSIX records it24112 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton 47850 - Displacement, Metric Ton 38396 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton 11118 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
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Inspection history · 7
13 April 2020PSC B · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6938672
29 March 2020Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6932880
13 November 2018Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6579889
12 October 2018COC-CHEM Renew · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6558403
27 May 2017Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6156907
27 May 2017Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6156927
23 January 2017COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 14 April 2020Resolved
A chemical tanker shall comply with requirements of the IBC code... Independent cargo tanks shall be Electronically bonded to the hull. All gasketed cargo pipe joints and hose connections shall be electronically bonded. PSCO observed multiple (ie. Annex I line, IG line ivo shore connection and P/V breaker) bonding connections missing, and several installed bonding connections were installed without using proper bonding straps. 74SOLAS(14) CH VII, Reg 10 (IBC Code, CH10.2) 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 April 2020
Resolved 16 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel supplied class report detailing correction of electrically grounded for joints and connections.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 14 April 2020Resolved
A chemical tanker shall comply with requirements of the IBC code...Where electrical equipment is installed in hazardous locations it shall be to the satisfaction of the administration and certified by the relevant authorities for operation in the flammable atmosphere concerned, as indicated in column i in the table of CH 17. PSCO observed several missing and loose screws/bolts on multiple MARFLEX cargo pump electrical connection terminal boxes. As per manufacturer missing components on pump could compromise the pumps explosion proof seal. PSCO also observed 01 light fixture on deck, without proper seal. 74SOLAS(14) CH VII, Reg 10 (IBC Code, CH10.1.5) 17ac
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 April 2020
Resolved 16 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided class report with corrected electrical connections.
All access openings in bulkheads shall be weathertight when closed. Port State Control Officer observed daylight shining through the top portion of the weathertight door leading from the steering gear room emergency escape route to the aft deck,rendering it not weathertight. PSCO also observed three crewmembers being needed to close and latch the door.
ILLC/12.1 40AC
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 16 April 2020
Resolved 16 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided class report detailing replaced watertight seal and subsequent testing of replacement.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 12 October 2018Resolved
Where cable which are installed in hazardous areas introduce the risk of fire or explosion in the event of an electrical fault in such areas, special precautions against such risks shall be taken to the satisfaction of the Administration. Packing glands installed incorrectly on ESDs with exposed wires present.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 12 October 2018
Resolved 13 October 2018
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs made by vessel crew.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 12 October 2018Resolved
Cables and wiring shall be installed and supported in such a manner as to avoid chafing or other damage. Wire ties in forward half of ship deteriorated. Metal protective covering wasted on pump wires from pump motor to cableway.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 12 October 2018
Resolved 30 March 2020
Resolution: 13NOV18- recieved class report from RINA. extended due date until 09FEB18 as per RINA
30MAR20- received class report from RINA. Deficency cleared.
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