CHEM 154

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

Built: 1990
Last inspected: 7 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 61
Deficiencies: 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 5 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 7 April 2026

Recorded inspections61

…physical examinations40

…administrative events9

…with no type recorded12

Deficiencies 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 31 calendar years (1991–2026)

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

960360

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344711

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-344711

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

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 7 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 it751 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
452 - Convention (Subpart B), 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 5

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.

JACKY L O'NEAL Towing Vessel · MISLE 134948 · 8 November 2021 · activity 7358861 VL 81237 Freight Barge · MISLE 190673 · 2 August 2005 · activity 2463753 CAPT SHELBY HOUSE Towing Vessel · MISLE 367163 · 2 August 2005 · activity 2463753 KIRBY 11600 Tank Barge · MISLE 41288 · 18 November 1994 · activity 188096 RICHARD B Towing Vessel · MISLE 137574 · 18 November 1994 · activity 188096

Inspection history · 61

7 April 2026 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8331102

19 August 2025 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8213490

29 July 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8197647

8 November 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7358861

17 May 2021 Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7189240

7 July 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6999701

15 June 2020 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6977798

14 February 2019 MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6626078

22 January 2019 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6627856

27 March 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6397510

15 February 2017 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6088654

18 February 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5817452

16 March 2015 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5087463

13 December 2013 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4768772

29 February 2012 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4288535

30 December 2010 Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · MTSA Verification · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3917834

19 May 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3478979

11 February 2009 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3416890

29 December 2008 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3385870

8 April 2008 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3179808

22 March 2007 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2892811

13 November 2006 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2819874

4 January 2006 COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Cargo Tank Internal · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2547144

19 September 2005 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2495887

2 September 2005 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2471132

2 August 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2463753

3 September 2004 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MIDET WEST DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2184091

23 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1985403

1 December 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1959391

11 July 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1641598

29 June 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1403411

7 March 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 525187

21 November 2000 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1448194

25 September 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1379226

12 November 1999 Administrative

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 803296

6 October 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 787166

20 October 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1393001

21 November 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1416599

19 May 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 471200

5 March 1997 Administrative

Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1091312

5 March 1997 Administrative

Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1092290

29 January 1997 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1103639

1 November 1996 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 857918

30 October 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1418042

17 January 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1383122

13 October 1995 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1187533

20 December 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1436936

18 November 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188096

2 December 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1358221

26 October 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 646110

19 October 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 464690

23 March 1993 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1147322

6 January 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 827018

30 April 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1269955

26 February 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 957511

16 January 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 487093

26 December 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 959270

12 July 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 939697

13 May 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 457484

12 April 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 458170

11 January 1991 Hull Examination · Construction Oversight · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1227337

Deficiency record · 12

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 17 May 2021 Resolved

701c - 02199 - 31.10-21(b)(1) and 31.10-21(d)(2) - An initial midbody gauging survey must be accomplished no later than the next drydocking inspection after the midbody becomes 30 years old. Within 60 days of the vessel's required compliance date the owner or operator shall submit the following to the OCMI that issued the vessel's current Certificate of Inspection: 1. The gauging survey results 2. An engineering analysis signed by a registered Professional Engineer licensed by any state of the Unites States. Vessel rep submitted gauging survey results, but failed to produce engineering analysis. Rep must submit analysis to receive drydock credit prior to carrying cargo.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2021
Resolution: VSL submitted PE report requiring no repairs or structural modifications.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame

Issued 11 March 2011 Resolved

Replace external framing on tank top IWO reach rods, to original construction.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 April 2011
Resolved 16 March 2011
Resolution: Received pictures of repairs to the tank top external framing IWO reach rods.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame

Issued 11 March 2011 Resolved

Provide approved proposal for external tank top framing modifications prior to loading cargo.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 April 2011
Resolved 16 March 2011
Resolution: Received PE report drafted by the Shearer group for an examination of the installed spill rails on the CHEM 285, that addressed the same installations made to the CHEM 154. The PE report stated that the installations were satisfactory and within regs.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 14 February 2009 Resolved

Prior to cargo operations, affect permanent repairs to the damaged area of the port bilge knuckle in the bow rake, approximately 10' aft of the headlog. Barge is allowed a one-time transit from TT 104 to Harahan Fleet (MM 101 LDB LMR) and shall remain in the fleet until dry-dock becomes available. Repair proposal & subsequent repairs are to be presented/completed to the satisfaction of [name withheld].

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 March 2009
Resolution: Observed satisfactory air test of insert 10'' aft of Headlog at the port bilge knuckle/bow rake. Zero deficiencies noted.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 12 February 2009 Resolved

Effect permanent repairs to the damage located on the port side of the FWD rake.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 February 2009
Resolved 14 February 2009
Resolution: Issued updated CG-835 requirement.

Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark

Issued 3 September 2004 Resolved

Grind off the load line marks on hull, current loadline cert. has expired in 2001. No valid certificate has been issued since then.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 3 October 2004
Resolved 4 January 2006

Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems

Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved

Prior to loading cargoes requiring the use of the vapor collection system: Remove all polymerized cargo residue in the associated piping. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping/Hoses

Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 7 January 2004
Resolution: Received verification from PADMS that the requirement was corrected.

Deck/Cargo

Issued 21 November 2000 Resolved

REPLACE GASKETS ON SPILL VALVES FOR CARGO TANKS 1-3. PROVIDE VAPOR TIGHT TEST AFTER GASKETS ARE REPLACED.

Condition: Unknown
Due 21 December 2000
Resolved 4 December 2000

Deck/Cargo

Issued 25 September 2000 Resolved

INSTALL VALVE POSITION INDICATORS BY NEXT CARGO TANK INTERNAL-SCHEDULED JANUARY 11, 2001.

Condition: Unknown
Due 25 September 2000
Resolved 25 September 2000

Deck/Cargo

Issued 20 October 1998 Resolved

REPLACE DUAL GAUGING STICKS (HIGH AND LOW LEVEL) ON #1 CARGO TANK PRIOR TO LOADING ANY CARGO WHICH REQUIRES OVERFILL PROTECTION OR CLOSED GAUGING. PROVE PROPER OPERATION TO ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

Condition: Unknown
Due 20 November 1998
Resolved 27 October 1998

Construction/Loadline

Issued 29 January 1997 Resolved

PRIOR TO LOADING CARGO MAKE VESSEL AVAILABLE FOR BOTTOM PLATE INSPECTION TOTHE SATISFACTION OF COGNIZANT OCMI

Condition: Unknown
Due 29 January 1997
Resolved 29 January 1997

Documentation

Issued 6 January 1993 Resolved

LOADLINE ANNUAL SURVEY OVERDUE

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 January 1993
Resolved 6 January 1993

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.