THE COMPETITOR

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

THE COMPETITOR is a 2015 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 16 inspections since 2014, most recently in January 2026, along with 15 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2024.

Records from 2014 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 January 2026.

Built: 2015
Last inspected: 29 January 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 16
Deficiencies: 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2024
Inspected with: 1 other vessel

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 29 January 2026

Recorded inspections16

…physical examinations13

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 12 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

1258180

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1326063

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UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1326063

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)160.0 ft × 40.0 ft × 8.7 ft

Registered tonnagegross 467 / net 467

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderJAMES BUILT LLC · CALVERT CITY, KY, UNITED STATES · built 2015

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portMOBILE, AL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 21 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it467 - Simplified, Gross Ton
467 - 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.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026 for this class, 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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 1

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

MISS DESTY School Ship · MISLE 149985 · 27 October 2024 · activity 8027266

Inspection history · 16

29 January 2026 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8303456

24 February 2025 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8083804

6 January 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8058937

27 October 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8027266

21 February 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7868458

4 April 2023 Deficiency Check · Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7662728

8 March 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7423789

5 March 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7154303

22 January 2020 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6894028

22 March 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6647517

22 February 2018 Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6359721

17 February 2017 Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6090363

9 March 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5830034

17 February 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5816476

27 January 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5804339

2 June 2014 MTSA Verification · Cargo Tank Internal · Construction Oversight · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deadweight Survey · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5026508

Deficiency record · 15

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard marine pollution emergency plan for NLS

Issued 4 April 2023 Resolved

The owner or operator of all unmanned tank barges shall ensure that one English language copy of the Vessel Response Plan and the Coast Guard approval letter is maintained aboard the barge. VRP Missing. Replace. 33CFR155.1030(i)(2)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2023
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: VRP in aboard the vessel

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 4 April 2023 Resolved

Nonmetallic flexible hose must be in accordance with SAE J1942. Fuel hose in non-serviceable condition. Replace. 46CFR56.60-25(b)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2023
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: Replaced fuel hose

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways

Issued 4 April 2023 Resolved

Barges shall not be moved from a loading facility unless all bilges and void spaces are substantially free of water. Remove water from FWD and Stern voids. 46CFR35.01-50(e)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2023
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: Water removed from voids

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 4 April 2023 Resolved

Machinery capable of injuring personnel shall be provided with adequate covers or guards. Winch Guard torn. Replace. 46CFR58.01-20

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2023
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: Replaced winch guard

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 4 April 2023 Resolved

Vessel must have a planned maintenance program to ensure continued operation of all systems. If annual inspection reveals deficiencies in your vessel's maintenance, you must make any or all repairs within time period specified by [name withheld]/Discharge valves in unservicable condition. Repair/Replace. 46CFR32.35-1 46CFR31.10-17

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2023
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: Removed valves. System secured.

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

Issued 4 April 2023 Resolved

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2023
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: Replaced exhaust pipe

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 4 April 2023 Resolved

Each enclosure and part of electric equipment that can be damaged by corrosion must be made of corrosion resistant materials or of materials having a corrosion resistant finish. The following equipment needs to be repaired or replaced: - Power Supply Box on Generator - Slop Pump control box - Port Inside Lube Oil Pump control box - Start/Stop box

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2023
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: - Power Supply box replaced. - Slop Pump control box removed. System secured - Port Inside Lube Oil Pump control box removed. System secured - Start/Stop box removed. System secured

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 4 April 2023 Resolved

Piping whose temperature exeeds 150F shall be suitably insulated where necessary to preclude injury to personnel. Exhaust lagging on generator needs to be tightened up. 46CFR56.50-1(k)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2023
Resolved 19 April 2023
Resolution: Exhaust lagging tightened up.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)

Issued 15 March 2021 Resolved

Observed a transformer with a rusted cover plate that was beyond repair and also sharp edged that could result in injury to personnel onboard. Provide proof of plate/cover being repaired satisfactory.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 March 2021
Resolved 29 March 2021
Resolution: Recieved pictures of new plates/covers on the transformer. all sat

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 15 March 2021 Resolved

Observed three electrical wires in the amidships alarm panel that were loose and not fully secured in the wireway. Secure wires to satisfy regulations according to sub Chapter J and IEEE

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 March 2021
Resolved 23 March 2021
Resolution: Recieved pictures via email, all sat

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage

Issued 29 January 2020 Resolved

#2 void port side has 2 broken welds on the 5th frame from forward. Vessel operator is to send the CG a repair proposal before beginning any repairs.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 February 2020
Resolved 5 February 2020
Resolution: broken welds were ground and re-welded.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage

Issued 29 January 2020 Resolved

#1 void stbd side has a bent transverse deck frame. Vessel operator is to send the CG a repair proposal before beginning any repairs.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 February 2020
Resolved 5 February 2020
Resolution: Frame was cropped and renewed.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 29 January 2020 Resolved

L/O pump motor electrical wire was found unsecured. Properly secure electrical wire.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 February 2020
Resolved 10 February 2020
Resolution: Received email with attached photos showing wiring properly secured. Def Cleared.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)

Issued 29 January 2020 Resolved

Motor controllers were not properly labeled. Label all controllers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 February 2020
Resolved 5 February 2020
Resolution: Motor controllers were properly labeled.

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan

Issued 1 July 2014 Resolved

Vessel Response Plan is not approved by COMDT.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 February 2015
Resolution: Vessel Response Plan has been approved by Coast Guard HQ.

Casualty record · 1

27 October 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8027266

Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

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.