KIRBY 18603

Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

KIRBY 18603 is a 1989 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 66 inspections since 1989, most recently in November 2024, along with 4 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2008.

Records from 1989 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 20 November 2024.

Built: 1989
Last inspected: 20 November 2024
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 66
Deficiencies: 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2005–2008
Inspected with: 6 other vessels

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 20 November 2024

Recorded inspections66

…physical examinations49

…administrative events9

…with no type recorded8

Deficiencies 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 32 calendar years (1989–2024)

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

945147

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326316

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-326316

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)218.0 ft × 52.5 ft × 12.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,201 / net 1,201

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderPLATZER SHIPYARD INC · HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1989

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portWILMINGTON, DE

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 22 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it1201 - Simplified, Gross Ton
1201 - 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 · 6

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.

JORDAN ANTONIO Towing Vessel · MISLE 164311 · 31 July 2008 · activity 3335388 JORDAN ANTONIO Towing Vessel · MISLE 164311 · 28 January 2005 · activity 2307477 RELAY Towing Vessel · MISLE 88957 · 20 January 2004 · activity 1988956 ROARING POINT Towing Vessel · MISLE 199852 · 20 January 2004 · activity 1988956 KIRBY 30411 Tank Barge · MISLE 396860 · 20 January 2004 · activity 1988956 AUDREY GUIDRY Towing Vessel · MISLE 100624 · 28 February 1996 · activity 139640 KIRBY 18601 Tank Barge · MISLE 326317 · 28 February 1996 · activity 139640

Inspection history · 66

20 November 2024 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8037818

29 April 2021 Deadweight Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7185815

12 April 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7173869

26 January 2021 Construction Oversight · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Plan Review (Other than "T") · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deadweight Survey · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7131068

10 August 2020 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7028889

5 November 2019 Administrative Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6850120

16 October 2018 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6614738

8 December 2017 Cargo Tank Internal · Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6321321

16 August 2017 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6242195

10 October 2016 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6031854

17 December 2015 Cargo Tank Internal · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5770182

16 December 2014 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5101474

11 December 2014 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5038119

31 January 2014 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4844333

30 January 2014 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4791731

15 December 2013 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4769587

28 October 2013 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4742639

2 February 2012 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4236724

18 January 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4226702

28 November 2011 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4233605

19 November 2010 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3894736

2 June 2009 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3493191

9 December 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3397537

31 July 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3335388

12 December 2007 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3138880

1 November 2007 Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3091196

9 May 2007 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2925863

20 April 2007 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2911457

4 January 2007 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2864608

22 February 2006 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2589711

12 December 2005 Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2550349

25 February 2005 MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2296833

28 January 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2307477

30 November 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2250183

10 May 2004 Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2061507

20 January 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1988956

24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1995623

8 December 2003 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1998683

1 December 2003 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1956608

10 January 2003 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1733979

21 June 2002 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1634486

13 June 2002 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1634066

3 June 2002 Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1625457

31 January 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1482999

6 January 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1056536

10 March 2000 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 816242

29 February 2000 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1445586

3 November 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 520829

16 September 1999 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 785361

25 November 1998 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 807214

5 November 1998 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 805118

4 November 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 804302

27 October 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 779791

6 November 1996 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 861287

28 February 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 139640

11 January 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 875679

13 December 1994 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1151206

5 December 1994 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 871364

9 November 1994 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 860525

15 November 1993 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1136930

13 December 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 27376

21 October 1992 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 935820

22 May 1992 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 953807

14 November 1991 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1003704

8 January 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1230365

8 December 1989 Hull Examination · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1219334

Deficiency record · 4

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 15 December 2013 Resolved

D8 TBSIP SELF-REPORTED DEFICIENCY. Make permanent repair to HOLE ON BILGE KNUCKLE AFTER VOID STBD SIDE APPROX. 1/2"X3" LOCATED 4" FROM FWD BHD AT KNUCKLE RADIUS.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 January 2014
Resolved 30 January 2014
Resolution: Conducted visual exam of repair area and witnessed an air/soap-water test at 1.5 psi. Test satisfactory.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 2 June 2009 Resolved

Vessel reports 1/4" fractures stbd trans knuckle on the bow @ 4 draft mark 15' aft of bow.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 July 2009
Resolved 30 September 2009
Resolution: While conducting CTIE, verified 16'' of transition knuckle was cropped and renewed. [name withheld]

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 20 April 2007 Resolved

FRACTURE IN KNUCKLE 2" X 1/16" IN THE #2 STBD BALLAST TANK UNDER THE 1ST KNUCKLE BRACKET FWD OF THE COLLISION BLKHEAD, INSTALLED SHINGLES & CEMENT BOX.

Due 2 June 2007
Resolved 9 May 2007
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory repairs and air test of 4'' x 12'' x 1/2" transition knuckle insert in way of #2 stbd ballast tank.

Deck/Cargo

Issued 9 November 1994 Resolved

PROVIDE USCG OCMI WITH TANK GAUGE READINGS ON ALL CARGO TANK AS PER "CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE" OF COI NLT 28 DEC 1994.

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 November 1994
Resolved 9 November 1994

Casualty record · 2

28 January 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2307477

31 July 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3335388

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.