Records from 2019 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 21 April 2025.
Inspection history · 12
21 April 2025
PSC B
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8111476
12 April 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8110502
2 December 2024
COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Deficiency Check · PSC B
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8041773
1 March 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7872571
1 March 2024
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7873012
13 December 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7838579
5 December 2023
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7833340
29 October 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7815900
2 June 2023
In-Service Inspection · PSC B · Deficiency Check · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7702907
28 September 2021
PSC B · COC-CHEM & TVE Renew
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7323674
14 October 2019
COE-Administrative
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6834238
6 February 2019
COC-CHEM & TVE Renew · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6621795
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo tank vent system
Issued 2 December 2024
Resolved
The arrangements and position of opening in cargo tank deck...shall be such as to minimize the possibility of flammable vapours...collecting in the vicinity of deck machinery and equipment which may constitute an ignition hazard. PSCO observed 8p, 9p, and 10p P/V valve flame screens were punctured and ineffective.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 December 2024
Resolved 4 December 2024
Resolution: PSCO reinspected renewed P/V valve flame screens.
12 - Dangerous Goods › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire protection cargo deck area
Issued 2 December 2024
Resolved
The purpose of this regulation is to limit the fire growth potential in every space of the ship. For this purpose, the following functional requirements shall be met...means of control for flammable liquids shall be provided. PSCO observed approximately 325 gallons of paint stored in the MARPOL sample locker with inadequate fire suppresion.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 December 2024
Resolution: Removed paint from MARPOL sample locker prior to PSC team departure.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 2 December 2024
Resolved
The physical condition of anchors, chains and cables to ensure that they are free of damage or defects posing safety hazards; PSCO's observed multiple links on STBD anchor with broken stud links at welds.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 January 2025
Resolved 12 April 2025
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report/technician’s report/proper documentation from issuing entity satisfying the requirement.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 2 December 2024
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. Paint locker lights were found inoperable upon inspection
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 December 2024
Resolution: Ship's crew replaced lights.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 December 2024
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. PSCO observed M/E #4 cylinder leaking coolant from the injector housing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 December 2024
Resolved 4 December 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 2 December 2024
Resolved
Every steam pipe and every fitting connected thereto through which steam may pass shall be so...installed as to withstand the maximum working stresses to which it may be subjected. Steam leak was observed at a pipe reduction near the forward port storage tank in purifier room.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 December 2024
Resolved 4 December 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 December 2024
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of passengers, crew, and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. PSCO observed missing blank in heat tracing electrical panel located in CCR.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 December 2024
Resolution: Installed plate over electrical panel blank.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 2 December 2024
Resolved
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 operational nature of the deficiencies noted above provide objective evidence of a serious failure of the implementation of the ISM code. An internal audit report satisfactory to the OCMI must be submitted prior to clearance of the deficiency.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 12 April 2025
Resolution: PSC NOLA received a class report/technician’s report/proper documentation from issuing entity satisfying the requirement.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Inert gas system
Issued 10 June 2023
Resolved
The inert gas system shall be designed, constructed and tested to the satisfaction of the administration and be capable of rendering and maintaining the atmosphere of cargo tanks non flammable. The inert gas generator was found inoperable due to consistent flame failure alarms.
SOLAS 09 II/2/4.5.5.1.1
FSS 15.2.2.1.1
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 10 June 2023
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: Tested IGG alarm and shutdown. Calibrated O2 sensor. Satisfactory tests.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Inert gas system
Issued 10 June 2023
Resolved
The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas to the cargo tanks at a rate of at least 125% of the maximum rate of discharge capacity of the ship. The nitrogen generator is not capable of delivering inert gas at an adequate rate.
SOLAS 09 II-2/4.5.5.1.1
FSS 15.2.2.1.2.4
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 10 June 2023
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: Tested IGG alarm and shutdown. Calibrated O2 sensor. Satisfactory tests.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 7 June 2023
Resolved
The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional requirements which may be established by the company. The objective evidence of the deficiencies below brings into question the validity of the safety management system as required in the ism code. An audit is required to be submitted to the coast guard prior to departure.
74 SOLAS 20 IX/3.1
ISM CODE PART A/10.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 7 June 2023
Resolved 10 June 2023
Resolution: Received SMS Audit Report from Class Surveyor.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 7 June 2023
Resolved
A tank vessel must have on board an emergency means to stop the flow of oil or hazardous material. Cargo pumps do not shut down when emergency shutdowns are activated from the port and starboard manifolds.
33 CFR 155.780
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 June 2023
Resolved 10 June 2023
Resolution: PSCO tested each individual cargo pump emergency shutdown from the manifold ESD. All ESD found in operable condition.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 7 June 2023
Resolved
The inert gas system shall be capable of delivering inert gas with an oxygen content of not more than 5% by volume. The ship's inert gas system's oxygen content meter is inoperable and they are unable to verify an accurate oxygen content.
74 SOLAS 09 II-2/4.5.5.1.1
FSS 15.2.2.1.2.5
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 7 June 2023
Resolved 10 June 2023
Resolution: Oxygen content meter was replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 7 June 2023
Resolved
Ships shall be maintained in compliance with the structural requirements of a classification society which is recognized by the administration. Cargo tank port #5 is leaking cargo vapors and inert gas.
74 SOLAS 04
II-1/3-1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 7 June 2023
Resolved 10 June 2023
Resolution: Gasket was reseated and hatch was retightened. Leak secured.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 7 June 2023
Resolved
The fire detection and alarm system shall be so designed and positioned as to detect rapidly the onset of fire. The smoke detector above the incinerator was found inoperable.
74 SOLAS 09 II-2/7.4.2
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 7 June 2023
Resolved 10 June 2023
Resolution: Smoke detector replaced and tested in satisfactory condition.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 7 June 2023
Resolved
Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. The emergency generators fuel supply line was found leaking.
74SOLAS 09 II-2/4.1.1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 7 June 2023
Resolved 10 June 2023
Resolution: Leak secured.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 7 June 2023
Resolved
When the emergency fire pump is delivering water, the pressure shall be not less than 25m3/h. The emergency fire pump was found inoperable.
74 SOLAS 09 II-2/10.2.2.3.1.2
FSS 12/2.2.1.2
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 7 June 2023
Resolved 10 June 2023
Resolution: Ship's crew realigned valves. Emergency fire pump retested and found operational.