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BARBARA R LANG

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named BARBARA R LANG · AMERICAN COMMERCIAL LINES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES operator of record, 2023

BARBARA R LANG is a 1976 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 1991, most recently in June 2026, along with 13 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2013.

Records from 1991 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 June 2026.

Built
1976
Last inspected
29 June 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
42
Deficiencies
13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
5 investigations · 2005–2013
Inspected with
17 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
575327
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDE3740
MISLE id
143489
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367343530
Maury page id
psix-143489

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations13
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded25
Years with a record 24 calendar years (1991–2026)
The 42 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Towing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)65.0 ft × 26.0 ft × 9.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 170 / net 115
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
Builderbuilder not recorded · BOURG, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 7 May 2026 · expires 31 May 2027
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it170 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
115 - 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 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.

Radio station licence

WDE3740MMSI 367343530 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 February 2018, expires 18 March 2028
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspected as a tow unit · 17

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.

WCAO 202 Tank Barge · MISLE 1167334 · 8 October 2013 · activity 4733218CHEM 442 Tank Barge · MISLE 338533 · 27 November 2012 · activity 4495759FMT-2710 Tank Barge · MISLE 41392 · 12 July 2010 · activity 3801792WTC 138B Tank Barge · MISLE 48601 · 12 July 2010 · activity 3801792LARRY TILLEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 94540 · 12 July 2010 · activity 3801792TERRY E BENNETT Towing Vessel · MISLE 191388 · 12 July 2010 · activity 3801792CAPT. CARL PAGE Towing Vessel · MISLE 150491 · 13 November 2007 · activity 3098350VLX 7550 Freight Barge · MISLE 134294 · 9 May 2005 · activity 2809168VL 7782 Freight Barge · MISLE 148539 · 9 May 2005 · activity 2809168SCNO 8146 Freight Barge · MISLE 195438 · 9 May 2005 · activity 2809168CHEM 87 Tank Barge · MISLE 45471 · 29 September 2004 · activity 2234941NMS 1487 Freight Barge · MISLE 418496 · 29 September 2004 · activity 2234941DARIN ADRIAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 80314 · 8 August 2003 · activity 1870237SCNO 7932B Freight Barge · MISLE 166432 · 8 August 2003 · activity 1870237CCT 83 Freight Barge · MISLE 174718 · 8 August 2003 · activity 1870237FORT MASSAC Towing Vessel · MISLE 183900 · 8 August 2003 · activity 1870237CCT 186 Freight Barge · MISLE 184796 · 8 August 2003 · activity 1870237

Inspection history · 42

29 June 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8418578
14 June 2025 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8159367
12 February 2025 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8078543
23 August 2024 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7987723
27 August 2023 TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7775693
10 December 2022 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7607848
11 May 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7448399
15 February 2022 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7396830
24 January 2022 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7384569
31 January 2018 Administration · MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6349806
10 November 2014 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5023762
8 October 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4733218
27 November 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4495759
24 October 2011 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check · Administration · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4174553
1 March 2011 Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3958840
12 July 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3801792
18 January 2009 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3396798
13 November 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3098350
9 June 2005 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2385308
9 May 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2363422
9 May 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2809168
29 September 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2234941
23 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1984182
8 August 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1870237
27 November 2001 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 295968
13 November 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 295669
3 May 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5855
26 March 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 173813
16 January 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 153578
2 January 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 195268
2 January 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 763682
23 August 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 174443
26 May 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 158085
24 November 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 107379
19 January 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 109490
15 January 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 123617
10 September 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 158418
16 June 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 16714
24 May 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 137598
10 August 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 183703
1 February 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 52725
6 January 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 138985

Deficiency record · 13

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 12 February 2025 Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. The vessel reported a crack in the starboard fuel tank when being lifted onto blocks. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending inspector The vessel's TPO has the option to clear this deficiency with notification to the local OCMI within 72-hours in accordance with CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10. 46 CFR 144.320
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 February 2025
Resolution: Received TPO report. Uploaded to activity documents.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 23 August 2024 Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Machinery space has excessive oil accumulation. Remove oil to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 142.220(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2024
Resolved 29 August 2024
Resolution: Objective evidence received
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 23 August 2024 Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weather tight must be maintained in that condition. Bow void cover is seized and can not be secured properly. Repair to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 140.610(f)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2024
Resolved 29 August 2024
Resolution: Objective evidence received
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 23 August 2024 Resolved
Alarms must: be visible and audible at each operating station. Bilge alarm indicator light in the wheel house is labeled as port generator alarm. Label wheel house bilge alarm indicator to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 143.230(b)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2024
Resolved 29 August 2024
Resolution: Objective evidence received
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 August 2024 Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked: In block capital letters with the name of the vessel. 03 life jackets were not marked with the vessel name. Label life jackets to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 141.340(f)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2024
Resolved 29 August 2024
Resolution: Objective evidence received
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 August 2024 Resolved
Each life jacket must have a life jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket. 01 life jacket did not have life jacket light. Outfit life jacket with required life jacket light to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 141.340(g)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2024
Resolved 29 August 2024
Resolution: Objective evidence received
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 August 2024 Resolved
Stowage positions for life jackets stowed in a berthing space or state room and all life jacket containers must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the minimum quantity, identity, and if sizes other than adult or universal sizes are used on the vessel, the size of the life jackets stowed inside the container. Life jacket stowing locations are not marked. Mark life jacket stowing locations to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 141.340(h)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2024
Resolved 29 August 2024
Resolution: Objective evidence received
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 August 2024 Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. Pressure vessel relief valves were last tested June 2021. Test or renew relief valves to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 143.245(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 September 2024
Resolved 29 August 2024
Resolution: Objective evidence received
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 December 2022 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel captain noticed loss of prop wash and brought vessel to facility for further inspection. Make repairs as needed to the satisfaction of TPO or local OCMI. 46cfr143.205
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 January 2023
Resolved 19 December 2022
Resolution: Objective evidence sent and repairs completed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 February 2022 Resolved
Stbd shaft seperated.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 March 2022
Resolved 13 May 2022
Resolution: Repairs made and tested.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 13 November 2001 Resolved
Vessel Documentation missing renewal sticker. 46 CFR 67.313
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 December 2001
Resolved 13 December 2001
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 13 November 2001 Resolved
Hailing port not marked on vessel. 46 CFR 67.123
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 December 2001
Resolved 13 December 2001
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 13 November 2001 Resolved
One fire extinguisher had not been inspected. 46 CFR 25.30
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 December 2001
Resolved 13 December 2001

Casualty record · 5

9 May 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · at ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD BRIDGE · activity 2809168
13 November 2007Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 3098350
12 July 2010Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 3801792
27 November 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4495759
8 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4733218
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

NANCY ALLEN (2005–2013). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.