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CHEM FAROS

Tank Ship · Built 1990s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

CHEM FAROS is a 1996 tank ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 8 inspections since 2008, most recently in March 2010, along with 41 deficiencies and 7 operational controls.

Records from 2008 to 2010. Most recent: operational control imposed, 29 March 2010.

Built
1996
Last inspected
29 March 2010
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
8
Deficiencies
41 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
9129275 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
V7QX6
MISLE id
974184
Flag
MARSHALL ISLANDS
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-974184

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations3
…with no type recorded5
Years with a record 3 calendar years (2008–2010)
The 8 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 16 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1980.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it11177 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
21145 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
42320 - Displacement, Ton
32490 - Dead Weight, Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

Inspection history · 8

29 March 2010 COC-CHEM Renew · ISPS I Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3705054
1 March 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3425799
24 February 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3423085
22 February 2009 Deficiency Check · COC-CHEM Renew · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3421739
27 August 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3310525
21 August 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3305046
18 August 2008 ISPS II Exam · COC-CHEM Renew · MARPOL Annex II Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3293847
13 August 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3297336

Deficiency record · 41

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Metallic Enclosure/Frame
Issued 17 May 2010 Resolved
Aft Bearing in #2 generator failed causing generator to smoke and trip off line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2010
Resolved 22 May 2010
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted class report issued by Det [name withheld] stating the deficiency was rectified. The report stated the 2 remaining engines were successfully tested and met the requirements to the satisfaction of the class surveyor.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Key Shipboard Operations Plans/Instructions
Issued 30 March 2010 Resolved
The [name withheld] and Chief Engineer are not familiar with the company's Safety Management System policies. Request an external audit by Flag Administration for verification of the Safety Management System. To be conducted prior to departure to the satisfaction of the Flag Administration.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 March 2010
Resolved 18 May 2010
Resolution: Non-conformities were addressed and corrected.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Oily Mixture Discharge Fixed Piping System
Issued 29 March 2010 Resolved
PSCO discovered an unauthorized bypass of the Oily Water Separator (OWS). An expanded MARPOL Exam produced evidence and statements that indicate the piping was utilized for discharging oil from the oily bilge water tank through the ballast water discharge piping and OVBD.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 29 March 2010
Resolved 18 May 2010
Resolution: Non-conformities were addressed and corrected.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Reports and Analysis Procedures
Issued 29 March 2010 Resolved
[name withheld] could not produce documents of testing and use of portable equipment for testing cargo tanks.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 March 2010
Resolved 18 May 2010
Resolution: Non-conformities were addressed and corrected.
Personnel › Training › Tank Ship Familiarization
Issued 29 March 2010 Resolved
[name withheld] was unable to perform his duties as [name withheld] during Port State Control cargo exam. as per SOLAS 2004 Ch IX Reg 3.1/ISM part A 6.2
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 29 March 2010
Resolved 31 March 2010
Resolution: [name withheld] was replaced
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Fire Protection (water spray system)
Issued 29 March 2010 Resolved
During abandon ship drill it was observed that the Starboard side lifeboat was unable to engage its water spray system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 29 March 2010
Resolved 18 May 2010
Resolution: Non-conformities were addressed and corrected.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Release Mechanism
Issued 29 March 2010 Resolved
While recovering Starboard lifeboat, motor control breaker continued to trip. Crew continued to reset breaker in order to recover lifeboat.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 29 March 2010
Resolved 31 March 2010
Resolution: Life Boat motor control breaker replaced.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 29 March 2010 Resolved
The "B" Class fire door on the upper deck going into the lobby for the engine control room does not close properly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 18 May 2010
Resolution: Non-conformities were addressed and corrected.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Refrigeration (stores) › General
Issued 29 March 2010 Resolved
Remove non food items from inside refrigerated food storage space. ILO 147
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 29 March 2010
Resolved 18 May 2010
Resolution: Non food items removed from food storage area.
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Piping/Hoses
Issued 29 March 2010 Resolved
Vessels vapor collection system is not approved by class. Prior to loading or discharging cargo's requiring the vapor collection system in the U.S. system is to be approved by class and a copy provided to US Coast Guard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2010
Resolved 9 June 2010
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted proper documentation issued by Det [name withheld] stating the deficiency was rectified. The documentation included approval from class for the appropriate requirements.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
0950; The Flag State issued a LTR stating that the Echo Sounding device were to be corrected by 10/11/08 and 09/19/08. No corrections were made and no technical reports are on file. One is working and one is not. Reference activity numbers 3305046, by MSU LKCharles.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Ventilators
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
1275; The following vents and miscellaneous items need to be inspected by Class. Emergency Generator vent holed, forward Bos'n store vents wasted, handle missing from door in FWD Bos'n store, Emergency Generator leaking oil, compressor room ducting wasted, fan room #3 vent wasted, A/C room supply vents wasted and SCBA compressor not being maintained.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Resolution: Cleared with Class report.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Garbage Recordkeeping
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
2120; Garbage, there is a plan but no one is following it. Mixed garbage was found throughout the vessel. All garbage needs to be removed and crew training needs to be conducted.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 25 February 2009
Resolved 3 March 2009
Resolution: All Garbage was removed from the vessel before leaving port.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Piping
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
0936; Both of the steering units have numerous hydraulic leaks. Oil is starting to pooling under the units and creating a safety and fire hazard, Class must inspect and address. Class went on board 2/23/09 and crew cleaned up the oil before his arrival, doubt if leaks have been repaired no condition of Class issued.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory testing of Steering system with no leaks noted.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
1430; Salt water cooing pipes for #2 and #3 auxiliary generator air coolers are patched and leaking. In addition the jacket water cooler for all three generators is leaking, A condition of Class was issued and the repair date is April 09.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Tank
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
2120; Oil residue collecting tank is overflowing and creating a pollution and potential fire hazard. Tank is located beneath the cam shaft lube oil tank.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 25 February 2009
Resolved 3 March 2009
Resolution: Liquid inside the tank was transferred to the bilge holding tank and verified by the attending Class surveyor.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Pump
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
1830; Hydraulic oil leaks were found on the Framo hydraulic power pack solenoids, circulation system in the engine room and hydraulic control system for the cargo deck located adjacent to the galley refer compressor deck. Class must inspect the system to ensure system is operating as original design. A Condition of Class was issued and repairs must be done by April 09.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Stern Tube
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
1499; The propulsion shaft inner seal pip is disconnected beneath the propulsion shaft and is leaking into the bilge. No one seems to know why this is not connected as designed or who removed it or when it was removed, Class inspected the system and the crew reconnected the pipe not sure of the root cause.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Pump
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
1830; The handles for controlling the Framo pumps cannot be held in place without placing wedges behind them. No action has been taken by the crew to correct this and they have not reported it to the company, a condition of Class was issued and the handle must be repaired by April 09.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Resolution: Cleared with class report
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
1499; Numerous salt water cooling pipes were found in the E/R with patches on them, Class must inspect. F/W generator ejector pipe, Main Engine F/W and L/O cooler bell ends, Auxiliary engine cooling pipe flange above the boiler S/W cooling pump controllers, galley meat / vegetable freezer and refer A/C units.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Deck Water Seal
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
1830; The #2 Salt water cooling pump for the cargo deck seal is missing, a condition of Class was issued and repairs need to be made by April 09. .
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 17 May 2010
Resolution: System Tested Satisfactory
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Pump, Positive Displacement
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
1499; The #1 Marine Diesel Oil Pump is missing, the crew is not sure why, when or how, a condition of Class was issued and repairs must be completed by April 09.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Engineering › Steam System (auxiliary) › Piping
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
1499; The following items were noted on the boiler system and Class must address. Boiler feed water pipe soft patched, steam supply pipe to cargo deck leaking behind HFO service TK, Gas boiler drain valve leaking into 55 gal drum installed by crew, drain pipe at boiler flat patched and leaking. A condition of Class was issued and repairs must be completed by April 09.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Resolution: Cleared by Class
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Fans
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
0750; The engine exhaust fan canvas ducting is wasted at the deck adjacent to the steam separator. A condition of Class was issued and repairs must be made by April 09.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Machinery Spaces
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
750; The A0 bulkhead beneath fire door #5 has been compromised. The crew has installed a flexible hose from the wash water pipe beneath the door at the upper deck entrance. A condition of Class was issued and repairs must be completed by April 09.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 22 February 2009
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Blocked
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
0960; The emergency escape door in the engine room workshop is blocked by a wooden bench and there is a permanently mounted trash can which will not allow the crew to exit the engine room during an emergency, Class must inspect.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2009
Resolved 3 March 2009
Resolution: Items were removed out of the way under the direction of Class.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Ballast Water Logs/Records
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
0199; The last Ballast Water operation performed was not recorded on the Ballast Water Handling Log form. Additionally tank #6/P is missing from table 9.2. [name withheld] was unaware of the forms, he was given instruction by USCG personnel on ballast water record keeping.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 10 March 2009
Resolved 30 March 2010
Deck/Cargo › Inert Gas System › Inert Gas Generator (IGG)
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
1050; The IGG is leaking fuel oil and the oxygen sensor is not working properly. The high and overfill alarms are not all working as designed. Proper operation of the IGG alarms / trips and safety devices must be addressed by Class. A condition of Class was issued and repairs must be made by April 09.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 17 May 2010
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
2055; Section (F) in the fire training manual is for ship specific items. This section has not been filled out by the 3rd Officer. Corrections must be made before the vessel returns from an overseas port.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 10 March 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Training Manual (lifesaving)
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
2055; Specific sections of the lifesaving training manual have not been filled out by the 3rd Officer. Corrections must be made prior to the vessels return to the US from an overseas port.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 10 March 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Hospital Space
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
0370; The hospital space and all of the cabinets containing medicines, bandages and syringes were left open and unattended. According to the [name withheld] and Master for security reasons the door should have been locked and the keys to the medicines removed, ILO 147, ISPS 7.2.2 and World Health Organization.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 February 2009
Resolved 22 February 2009
Resolution: The door was locked and all of the keys to the medicine cabinets were removed.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Safety Orientation
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
0900; During cargo operation one of the A/B's was using his Cell phone near the port manifold. The sign near him stated that the use of cell phones was prohibited.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 February 2009
Resolved 22 February 2009
Resolution: A/B was counseled by [name withheld] and Captain.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Smoking
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
0900: During Cargo Operations the Chief Engineer was found smoking in his cabin which is a prohibited space during cargo operations.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 February 2009
Resolved 22 February 2009
Resolution: Chief Engineer was counseled by the Captain
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type II
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
0330; The sewage system is not being maintained as per the manufacturers instructions. The chlorine ejector pump tubing has been cut. The sewage transfer pump is leaking into the space and a power line has been jury-rigged. Class issued a certificate in June 30, 2008 stating all items were in good working order. A condition of Class was issued and repairs must be completed by April 09.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Discharge of Oil
Issued 22 February 2009 Resolved
2100; At approximately 12:30 oil and water was found coming out of a scupper on the stbd side. A crewmember has place a rag under the scupper to allow rain water to escape. Cargo operations were stopped and the terminal representative and [name withheld] reviewed the DOI and new one was issued after training with the Officers and crew. Cargo operations were resumed at 15:00.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 February 2009
Resolved 22 February 2009
Resolution: The QI was contacted and the terminal was following up with hourly inspections of the vessel to ensure all plugs remained in place. The crew started to use the portable pneumatic pumps to transfer the rain/oil mixture into the slop tanks.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device
Issued 27 August 2008 Resolved
Deviation request for speed and distance indicator and echo depth sounding device. Op Control closed due to Hurricane Gustav.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device Recorder
Issued 21 August 2008 Resolved
Vessels echo depth sounder recording device is inoperable. 33 CFR 164
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 21 August 2008
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device
Issued 18 August 2008 Resolved
The echo depth sounder recorder is inoperable. Received letter from Flag State allowing the vessel to sail with an inop echo depth sounder until 11OCT08.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Resolution: operational test witnessed.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 18 August 2008 Resolved
The sea water discharge pipe for the auxiliary engine cooler has a temporary patch IWO the sea water service pump.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 18 August 2008 Resolved
The air conditioner/reefer sea water cooling discharge pipe has a temporary patch and is leaking IWO the overboard valve.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 23 April 2009
Resolved 29 March 2010
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Speed/Distance Indicator
Issued 18 August 2008 Resolved
Vessel was granted a deviation to enter with an inoperable speed log. Received letter from Flag State allowing vessel to sail with inop speed log until 19SEP08.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 September 2008
Resolved 24 February 2009
Resolution: Speed Log was reported to be in good working order by Mackay Communications.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.