PORTLAND The U.S. Coast Guard ordered the 648-foot car carrier Morning Spruce to remain moored at Terminal 6 in the Port of Portland after inspections of the vessel revealed numerous safety hazards Tuesday.

Inspections of the Morning Spruce were required by the Coast Guard after the vessel experienced engine failure approximately 12 miles southwest of the Columbia River entrance Sunday.

Inspections conducted by the Coast Guard Port State Control Branch of Marine Safety Unit Portland resulted in detention of the Morning Spruce because of numerous safety deficiencies including fire control boundaries, excessive oil in machinery spaces, soft patches on fire main piping and heavy hydraulic leaks.

The Morning Spruce will remain at Terminal 6 until the violations have been corrected and further inspections have been passed.

This type of control action continues to ensure that the Coast Guard will hold those vessels accountable that fall short of compliance with vital domestic and international safety, security and environmental regulations, said Lt. Peter Raneri, Coast Guard Port State Control Branch Chief for Marine Safety Unit Portland. To ensure protection of the port and environment, this vessel will be held in port until all deficiencies corresponding to the vessels substandard operation and condition have been corrected to the Coast Guards satisfaction.