CHEM 153

Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

CHEM 153 is a 1990 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 58 inspections since 1990, most recently in February 2024, along with 10 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2022.

Records from 1990 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 20 February 2024.

Built: 1990
Last inspected: 20 February 2024
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 58
Deficiencies: 10 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 3 investigations · 2007–2022
Inspected with: 4 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 February 2024

Recorded inspections58

…physical examinations43

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded10

Deficiencies 10 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 33 calendar years (1990–2024)

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

960357

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344708

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-344708

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)187.2 ft × 35.0 ft × 12.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 751 / net 452

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)187.2 ft × 35.0 ft × 12.5 ft

ITC tonnagegross 751 / net 452

BuilderJEFFBOAT · JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1990

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portJEFFERSONVILLE, IN

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 8 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it452 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
751 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross 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 · 4

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.

JOSEPH M. HAMILTON Towing Vessel · MISLE 140340 · 4 April 2022 · activity 7425267 ROI 220 Freight Barge · MISLE 1608694 · 4 April 2022 · activity 7425267 JOE T Towing Vessel · MISLE 99229 · 8 May 2007 · activity 2927655 MEM 94266 Freight Barge · MISLE 406951 · 8 May 2007 · activity 2927655

Inspection history · 58

20 February 2024 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7867765

20 April 2022 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7434690

4 April 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7424481

4 April 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7425267

18 October 2021 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7334925

17 March 2020 Cargo Tank Internal · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6923420

15 February 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6632373

14 May 2018 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6408154

18 April 2018 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6393973

26 February 2018 Examination of Repairs · Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6362131

27 February 2017 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6095649

11 February 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5815535

17 March 2015 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5085415

17 March 2014 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4818426

26 September 2012 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4451284

11 April 2012 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4298497

20 October 2011 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4172424

20 October 2011 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4298872

29 September 2011 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4157464

10 May 2010 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3734818

6 April 2010 Cargo Tank Internal · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3710329

19 May 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3478968

5 March 2009 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3428012

26 March 2008 Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3171633

7 March 2008 Damage Survey · Permit to Proceed

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3161381

31 May 2007 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2947694

8 May 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2927655

1 February 2006 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2577554

22 April 2005 Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2317271

18 April 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2336527

27 February 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2014242

23 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1985407

3 November 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1943073

7 March 2003 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1753919

22 February 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1479978

13 February 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1435146

17 April 2000 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 817627

12 October 1999 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1121495

2 March 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 804557

24 April 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1396914

19 May 1997 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1100012

22 April 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1419761

9 August 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 481029

31 May 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1367766

1 June 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 537212

10 May 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1355218

20 December 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 440457

20 May 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1468754

3 June 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1133174

12 June 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 957241

30 April 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 959006

7 October 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 455179

15 August 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 941087

14 August 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1250886

20 March 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 538077

15 August 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 469879

3 July 1990 Hull Examination · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 919243

3 July 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1255687

Deficiency record · 10

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld

Issued 1 March 2018 Resolved

Effect proper repairs to weld seam joining deck plate to vertical shell plate on starobard side of bow at corner, fractured approximately 6 inches.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 March 2018
Resolution: Permanent repairs made, examined, and deemed satisfactory.

Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead

Issued 29 September 2011 Resolved

Proceed empty to TT237 Shipyard, Mississippi River MM237 to repair vertical six inch hairline fracture located on the #2 port wing void 16 feet aft of the forward bulkhead from the main deck down the sideshell, that is temp patched.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 October 2011
Resolved 20 October 2011
Resolution: Repairs made IAW regulations. Cleared by MSU Baton Rouge.

Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures

Issued 6 April 2010 Resolved

The vessel transfer procedures and VCS diagram has 3 spill valve still installed on the vessel however spill valves have since been removed. The vessel is required to amend contents of transfer procedures to reflect removal of spill valves and updated VCS diagram according to the current VCS. 33CFR155.750(d)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 May 2010
Resolved 10 May 2010
Resolution: The vessel submitted amended transfer procedures and VCS diagrams.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 7 March 2008 Resolved

Barge received a 4" hairline fracture at bilge knuckle in the port bow void. Temporary repair had been made and permanent repair will be conducted in Houston. Barge is currently on a PTP.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 March 2008
Resolution: Examined welds and witnessed satisfactory air tested welds of 8'' x 6''6" x 1/2" transition knuckle in way of of the port bow.

Deck/Cargo

Issued 22 April 1997 Resolved

MAKE THE VAPOR LINES READY FOR INTERNAL INSPECTION TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

Condition: Unknown
Due 22 April 1997
Resolved 22 April 1997

Deck/Cargo

Issued 22 April 1997 Resolved

BEFORE LOADING OPS, INSTALL LOW LEVEL RISING STICK INDICATOR IN #1 CARGO TANK TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

Condition: Unknown
Due 22 April 1997
Resolved 22 April 1997

Deck/Cargo

Issued 22 April 1997 Resolved

MAKE READY FOR INSPECTION THE P/V VALVES TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

Condition: Unknown
Due 22 April 1997
Resolved 22 April 1997

Documentation

Issued 10 May 1995 Resolved

PROVIDE COPY OF MARINE SAFETY CENTER LETTER SERIAL #MC-10510 DTD 01AUG91 ONBOARD WITH VESSEL COI.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 June 1995
Resolved 11 May 1995

Documentation

Issued 10 May 1995 Resolved

PROVIDE CURRENT ABS LOADLINE CERTIFICATE IF VESSEL IS CURRENTLY CLASSED. IF VESSEL IN NO LONGER IN CLASS - REMOVE (PERMANENTLY) LOADLINE MARKS FROM VESSEL.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 June 1995
Resolved 11 May 1995

Documentation

Issued 10 May 1995 Resolved

ENSURE TRANSFER PROCEDURES COMPLY WITH 33 CFR 155.750(d)(1)-(d)(7)(v).

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1995
Resolved 10 May 1995

Casualty record · 3

8 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 2927655

8 November 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3631352

4 April 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7425267

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.