MV Highland Faith; the Port of NY/NJ

the Port of NY/NJ | 2000-Dec-06

Initial Notification: The vessel Highland Faith (an O.B.O.) arrived at the Port of NY/NJ Wednesday (12/6) and was inspected by USCG Activities New York personnel. Upon boarding the USCG noted gasoline awash on the deck. Further inspection found numerous other deficiencies and hazardous conditions, including cracks in deck plates, faulty wiring, inert gas system not functioning in some compartments, gasoline in void spaces, etc. The vessel is carrying a cargo of 537,000 barrels (22,554,000 gallons) of gasoline. The ship was held at anchor off Ambrose for further inspection and a condition report. Monday the ship will be brought to Gravesend Anchorage and lightered. USCG district 1.