THE CHRISTMAS BARGE

Passenger Barge (Inspected) · Barge class · Built 2010s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

Built: 2015
Last inspected: 1 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 15
Deficiencies: 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 1 April 2026

Recorded inspections15

…physical examinations14

…administrative events1

Deficiencies 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 13 calendar years (2014–2026)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

1278433

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1293119

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1293119

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)80.0 ft × 30.0 ft × 4.6 ft

Registered tonnagegross 92 / net 92

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSISCO MARINE LLC · PANAMA CITY, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2015

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portPEEL, AR

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 28 May 2026 · expires 31 May 2027

Service, as the file records itPassenger Barge (Inspected)

Hull formunknown (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it92 - Simplified, Gross Ton
92 - Simplified, 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.

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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 15

1 April 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8340791

13 August 2025 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8208063

12 February 2025 Drydock Extension · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8079192

12 March 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7878377

8 March 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7648176

25 May 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7459714

21 April 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7179227

25 June 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6986556

26 February 2020 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6917492

3 April 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6658428

27 June 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6459044

28 August 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6254799

14 April 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5854921

18 May 2015 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ft. Smith · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5117376

17 March 2014 Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5035989

Deficiency record · 17

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 12 March 2024 Resolved

Vessel Fire Fighting AFFF Foam was expired. Vessel owner must replace or remove AFFF foam from the vessel and will not be able to transport vehicles carrying Packeged Dangerous Cargos until AFFF Foam is replaced.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel Owner (ARDOT) decided to remove the AFFF Foam from the vessel and have the COI amended to be unable to transport vehicles carrying packaged Dangerous goods.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 25 May 2022 Resolved

Fire extinguishers on board the vessel have an inspection date of May 2021. Vessel owner required to submit inspection documentation with in 14days.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2022
Resolved 26 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner had Marmic Fire and Safety service Fire Extinguishers on 26MAY2022

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections

Issued 25 May 2022 Resolved

Vessel Life ring is deteriorated and coming apart. Vessel owner shall replace within 14 days

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2022
Resolved 10 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel Owner sent photo of new life ring

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 3 April 2019 Resolved

Improper life jackets on bridge. Replace with approved type.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 May 2019
Resolved 26 April 2019
Resolution: Replaced with approved type I lifejackets.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 3 April 2019 Resolved

Fuel shutoff label and valve direction missing.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 May 2019
Resolved 26 April 2019
Resolution: Fuel shutoff label and valve direction missing.

Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition

Issued 28 August 2017 Resolved

Fire hose had a leak. Replace/repair hose. Must be "UL" approved.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 September 2017
Resolved 10 October 2017
Resolution: Fire hose was replaced.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box

Issued 28 August 2017 Resolved

Found electrical outlet without cover, replace cover.

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 28 September 2017
Resolved 10 October 2017
Resolution: Electrical outlet cover was replaced.

Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port

Issued 28 August 2017 Resolved

Permanently affix official number to visible interior structural part of the hull "NO 1278433" At least 3" in height.

Condition: Invalid
Due 28 September 2017
Resolved 10 October 2017
Resolution: Official Number was welded to the structural part of the hull.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)

Issued 14 April 2016 Resolved

Both ferries utilized to push passenger barge did not have a valid Certificae of Docuemtantion (COD). Provide valid COD for PEEL 1 and PEEL 2 ferries.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 May 2016
Resolved 12 May 2016
Resolution: Certificate of Documentation was issued for PEEL 1/PEEL 2.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter

Issued 14 April 2016 Resolved

Vessel did not have a stability letter on board. Post or store the stability letter in a watertight container onboard the vessel.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 May 2016
Resolved 12 May 2016
Resolution: Stability Letter is kept onboard the vessel.

Operations/Management › Casualty Reporting/Post-Casualty Actions › Determination of Alcohol/Drug Use

Issued 14 April 2016 Resolved

Vessel does not have means to conduct DOT approved drug/alcohol tests within required time limits. Provide means to conduct testing.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 May 2016
Resolved 12 May 2016
Resolution: Company purchased DOT approved alcohol testing strips. Reviewed Marine Casaulty testing requirements with representative.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational

Issued 14 April 2016 Resolved

Vessel's bilge water management system was not capable of producing required 50 gallon per minute suction. After approximately 30 minutes, only 1 inch of water had been removed from teh space. Prove proper operation of the bilge system to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 14 May 2016
Resolved 12 May 2016
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test of bilge pumps.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements

Issued 14 April 2016 Resolved

EAP hotline number was not posted. Post EAP hotline number in an area normally occupied by employees/crewmembers (e.g. a break room).

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 May 2016
Resolved 12 May 2016
Resolution: EAP Hotline was posted in employee breakroom.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)

Issued 18 May 2015 Resolved

Life rings were not marked IAW 46 CFR 185.604(a). Place markings on life rings.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 June 2015
Resolved 17 June 2015
Resolution: All life rings were properly marked.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking

Issued 18 May 2015 Resolved

Lifejackets were not marked IAW 46 CFR 185.604(b). Place markings on lifejackets.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 June 2015
Resolved 17 June 2015
Resolution: All lifejackets were properly marked.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards

Issued 18 May 2015 Resolved

Vessel's ramp winch drum was exposed and could cause possible risk to passengers. Install machinery guards IAW with 46 CFR 177.35-15.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 June 2015
Resolved 17 June 2015
Resolution: Vessel representative fabricated a metal cover which prevents the winch drum from being a potential hazard to passengers.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)

Issued 18 May 2015 Resolved

Vessel management is not tracking number of persons embarked as per 46 CFR 185.502. Vessel must log the number of persons embarked on each voyage and have it available on shore.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 June 2015
Resolved 17 June 2015
Resolution: Passenger count is kept in a mailbox on both sides of the pier.

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.