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OCEAN KEEPER
OCEAN KEEPER is a 2012 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 2012, most recently in November 2025, along with 15 deficiencies.
Records from 2012 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 13 November 2025.
- Built
- 2012
- Last inspected
- 13 November 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1241657
1171570
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1171570
Inspections, by type
The 25 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.
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Barge class in Maury's sources begin in 1972.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)174.1 ft × 56.0 ft × 14.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 1,186 / net 1,186
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)174.1 ft × 56.0 ft × 14.0 ft
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDAKOTA CREEK INDUSTRIES · ANACORTES, WA, UNITED STATES · built 2012
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionUNSPECIFIED
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSANTA BARBARA, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 29 August 2025 · expires 30 September 2026
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 it1186 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
1186 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
1186 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
Inspection history · 25
13 November 2025
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8178562
23 April 2025
Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8081064
21 November 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8016822
16 November 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7826083
23 November 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7591079
21 April 2022
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7435118
17 November 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7322547
10 November 2020
Periodic Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7088941
16 April 2020
Cargo Tank Internal · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6941157
20 November 2019
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6859614
12 December 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6596084
28 November 2017
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6306897
4 May 2017
Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6103898
18 January 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6074083
25 February 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5817940
28 October 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5754601
21 July 2015
Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5190796
11 February 2015
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5053961
14 November 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5023608
27 March 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4824200
11 February 2014
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4787362
30 September 2013
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4726017
6 September 2013
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4714355
11 October 2012
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4462048
31 July 2012
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4417066
Deficiency record · 15
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 April 2025
Resolved
EACH PRESSURE VESSEL LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION MUST BE THOROUGHLY EXAMINED EVERY 5 YEARS. IN ADDITION, EACH PRESSURE VESSEL LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION THAT IS FITTED WITH A MANHOLE OR OTHER INSPECTION OPENING SO IT CAN BE SATISFACTORILY EXAMINED INTERNALLY, MUST BE OPENED FOR INTERNAL EXAMINATION EVERY 5 YEARS. PRESSURE VESSEL ON BOARD BARGE IS DUE FOR AN INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL EXAMINATION.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 23 November 2022
Resolved
The following plans, if applicable to the particular vessel, must be submitted for Coast Guard review in accordance with § 110.25-3: (a) Elementary one-line wiring diagram of the power system, supported, by cable lists, panelboard summaries, and other information including - (1) Type and size of generators and prime movers. Plans submitted in 2018 for installation of Generator #2 were incomplete. MSC letter E2-1801272 dated April 5, 2018 conatined the following note that was unresolved:
"It is noted in your letter that generator #2 name plate data indicates a rating of 31.5 KVA @ 40 deg C, PF 0.8, eKW 25.2. In accordance with 46 CFR 111.01-15 (b) a 50 deg C ambient temperature is assumed for all rotating machinery. Please provide manufacturers data sheet for generator derating as required by 46 CFR 111.01-15 (e) and revise references (a) and (b) accordingly."
Submit required information to MSC to complete plan review and approval.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 November 2022
Resolved
Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. Lifejacket lights were found expired. Provide current lifejacket lights for provided lifejackets.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sleeping room
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
If the periodic inspection reveals deficiencies in your vessel's maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the time period specified by the OCMI. Barge is outfitted with four berthing racks and four mattresses which is in conflict with unmanned status. Remove all mattresses onboard.
46 CFR 31.10-17
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve
Issued 4 May 2017
Resolved
Provide proper relief valve for pressure vessel that will relief at proper allowances, not to exceed maximum allowable working pressure.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 11 February 2015
Resolved
Relocate CO2 fire suppression system pressure switches outside the protected space IAW approved drawing number GS-512-1.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Heating › Electric Air Heating Equipment
Issued 27 March 2014
Resolved
Provide proof that installed space heaters meet applicable UL 484, UL 1042 or an equivalent standard as approved by Marine Safety Center. vessel restricted from using heaters until approved by OCMI.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Heating › Electric Air Heating Equipment
Issued 27 March 2014
Resolved
Provide proof that the installed heaters are installed in accordance with manufacturers installation requirements regarding safe clearances. Vessel restricted from using heaters until approved by OCMI
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Heating › Electric Air Heating Equipment
Issued 27 March 2014
Resolved
Provide documentation that the installed heaters are designed to be installed in combustible materials. Vessel restricted from using heaters until approved by OCMI.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 11 February 2014
Resolved
Provide adequate lagging for dry exhaust manifold on caterpillar c6.6 prime mover.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 11 February 2014
Resolved
Provide third party fire service certificate for fire fighting appliances.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Sleeping Accommodations › Berth
Issued 11 October 2012
Resolved
Provide plans approved by the Marine Safety Center for all accommodations, related systems and structures prior to manned operation. The existing accommodation spaces, related systems and structures may not be used until plans, including general arrangements & structural fire protectection, are approved and inspection is complete.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › International Load Line Certificate
Issued 11 October 2012
Resolved
Provide a Loadline Certificate for manned operations.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 11 October 2012
Resolved
Provide Stability Letter for manned operations.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Overspeed Device
Issued 11 October 2012
Resolved
Prove to the attending MI the overspeed protection on the 48 KW Generator.
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.