Records from 2012 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 22 September 2022.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)297.6 ft × 54.0 ft × 12.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 1,619 / net 1,619
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTRES PALACIOS MARINE LP · PALACIOS, TX, UNITED STATES · built 2012
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionNot recorded
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portHOUMA, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 23 June 2026 · expires 31 July 2027
Service, as the file records itTank Barge
Hull formbarge (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it1619 - Simplified, Gross Ton
1619 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Inspection history · 21
22 September 2022
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7564463
10 January 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7377679
27 November 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7357939
26 November 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7369620
20 November 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7354673
3 April 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7171381
2 April 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7167901
18 September 2020
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7060799
25 September 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6563920
19 February 2018
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6357951
11 September 2017
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6264076
28 June 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5969575
16 September 2015
MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5719435
10 July 2014
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5013062
17 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4838176
2 October 2013
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4762214
7 November 2012
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4487289
25 October 2012
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4472386
19 October 2012
Damage Survey · Permit to Proceed
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4469736
13 August 2012
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4404294
16 May 2012
Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4384667
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 27 November 2021
Resolved
Barge EMS 377 reported damage to and around the forward headlog/starboard corner with water ingress into the forward void. This damage was the result of a bridge allision. Satisfactory temporary patches have been made by the company TBSIP inspector and in-person inspected and approved by attending USCG Inspectors.
The barge is allowed to transit from Melville, LA directly to Philips Nederland in Port Arthur, TX to discharge the current cargo aboard. After which the barge will proceed, empty without cargo, directly to the EMS shipyard for permanent repairs in Houma, LA. Contact MSU Houma for permanent repair process oversight.
The transit must be in accordance with company provided transit plan provided on 27NOV2021. Specifically this transit to Philips Nederland will be made during daylight hours only, with visual rounds conducted of the damaged areas every 30 minutes to ensure no change in barge conditions, additionally an emergency dewatering pump must remain pre-rigged and ready for use near the damaged forward void of the barge.46 CFR 32.60-1
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 January 2022
Resolution: All damaged areas had been cropped and renewed. Witness satisfactory air test on all welds.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 25 October 2012
Resolved
Vessel has 9'x21"x9" inset on the aft starboard side deck knuckle. Vessel will proceed to Total in Port Arthur, TX, to offload cargo, and then proceed directly to Houma, LA to make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending CG inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 November 2012
Resolved 7 November 2012
Resolution: Cropped and renewed with 9'' x 19" x 22" deck knuckle insert.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 19 October 2012
Resolved
Vessel received inset on stbd deck knuckle at the # 5 void. Vessel to discharge on 24 Oct 2012 and then proceed to directly to shipyard for repairs.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 October 2012
Resolved 7 November 2012
Resolution: Cropped and renewed with 9'' x 19" x 22" deck knuckle insert.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 13 August 2012
Resolved
Install Chafing gear on wire runs in way of conduit entry points.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 14 August 2012
Resolved 14 August 2012
Resolution: Chafing gear properly installed.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Tank
Issued 13 August 2012
Resolved
Repair small fuel leak at welded tank penetration and test for repair.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 August 2012
Resolved 14 August 2012
Resolution: Tank rewelded and tested.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Hand Grab
Issued 13 August 2012
Resolved
Properly install hardware on wire hand grab system.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 14 August 2012
Resolved 14 August 2012
Resolution: Reinstalled hardware correctly.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 13 August 2012
Resolved
Install proper size bolts for ladder connections.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 14 August 2012
Resolved 14 August 2012
Resolution: Changed bolt sizes and reinstalled.