ALAFIA

Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 1990s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

ALAFIA is a 1990 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 122 inspections since 1990, most recently in July 2026, along with 75 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 17 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2024.

Records from 1990 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 July 2026.

Built: 1990
Last inspected: 2 July 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 122
Deficiencies: 75 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 17 investigations · 2006–2024
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 2 July 2026

Recorded inspections122

…physical examinations66

…administrative events15

…with no type recorded41

Deficiencies 75 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 37 calendar years (1990–2026)

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

965439

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350692

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UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-350692

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)418.3 ft × 84.0 ft × 39.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 7,146 / net 6,984

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)418.3 ft × 84.0 ft × 39.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 10,356 / net 3,285

BuilderGULF COAST FABRICATION · PEARLINGTON, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1990

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUnknown

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portTAMPA, FL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 4 March 2026 · expires 30 April 2027

Service, as the file records itTank Barge

Hull formunknown (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it10356 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
7146 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
3285 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
6984 - 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 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.

Inspection history · 122

2 July 2026 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8373538

9 October 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8250138

26 February 2025 Annual Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8078474

16 January 2025 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8064786

20 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7915911

10 May 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7911768

2 May 2024 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7893598

11 September 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7795547

15 May 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7640791

20 May 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7571518

11 April 2022 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7424785

16 February 2022 Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7389593

30 June 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7241440

13 April 2021 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7174606

19 January 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7126956

2 January 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7119266

10 February 2020 Annual Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6890199

5 November 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6855844

16 September 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6816393

31 May 2019 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6699635

13 May 2019 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6683378

8 February 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6622446

28 January 2019 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6615763

26 October 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6570609

23 May 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6421579

27 April 2018 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6398135

29 January 2018 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6346028

22 May 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6152597

25 January 2017 Periodic Inspection · Deficiency Check · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6077039

23 March 2016 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5839104

5 November 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5757867

15 June 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5153831

2 March 2015 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5077186

10 December 2014 Cargo Tank Internal · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · MARPOL Annex II Examination · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5055857

26 February 2014 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4806174

23 January 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4790885

13 January 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4782316

25 September 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4724128

16 October 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4467679

1 September 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4432647

14 February 2012 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4246119

13 December 2011 MARPOL Annex II Examination · DAPI Audit · MTSA/ISPS Verification · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4206973

22 August 2011 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4124581

24 June 2010 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3781146

14 May 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3740252

19 February 2010 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3696239

3 September 2009 Drydock Extension · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3584208

21 August 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3573003

16 April 2009 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3453796

10 April 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3450214

10 April 2009 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3451537

11 February 2009 MARPOL Annex I Examination · MTSA/ISPS Verification · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3416504

22 January 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3132149

18 August 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3032367

3 January 2007 COI Inspection · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2849371

20 October 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2804535

20 September 2006 Damage Survey · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2782754

18 September 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2782822

30 August 2006 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2764124

29 June 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2695497

12 April 2006 Ballast Water Examination · Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2623388

6 July 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2417453

16 March 2005 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2312000

23 November 2004 Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2247096

23 March 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2029324

23 July 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1902373

11 March 2003 MARPOL Annex I Examination · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1743972

15 July 2002 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1665557

19 February 2002 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1487487

9 January 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1474928

21 November 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 772154

4 May 2001 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1064368

6 April 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1395674

6 March 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1427982

27 November 2000 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 824946

15 January 2000 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1446868

12 October 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 502879

9 April 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 448431

17 September 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 527015

28 August 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1453511

22 February 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 413083

17 February 1998 Administrative

Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 777186

10 February 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 462614

2 February 1998 Administrative

Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1122451

5 January 1998 Administrative

Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 784065

4 December 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1450107

29 August 1997 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1121516

22 August 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 170969

22 August 1997 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 784313

5 May 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 513467

24 January 1997 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1101180

25 November 1996 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1449979

29 October 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 478396

3 October 1996 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1367960

24 August 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 142528

1 June 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 445827

20 November 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 457401

16 October 1995 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 882244

13 October 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 175002

3 October 1995 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 879298

10 June 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 57749

10 June 1995 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 878237

10 February 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 685411

5 January 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 466659

22 November 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 860527

19 October 1994 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1171452

18 July 1994 Administrative

Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1179714

6 December 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1160346

20 October 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1135319

20 May 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 483924

9 February 1993 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1143932

4 December 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1138042

11 August 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 480444

1 June 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 959982

3 April 1992 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1264700

29 January 1992 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 951837

9 December 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1267851

23 July 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1252208

9 June 1991 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1217817

18 April 1991 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1226343

25 January 1991 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 923618

21 December 1990 Initial Certification · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 907067

Deficiency record · 75

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)

Issued 21 April 2025 Resolved

The inspection shall be such as to insure that the vessel, as regards the structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels and their appurtenances, piping, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, life-saving appliances, fire-detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot boarding equipment, and other equipment is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. MI observed thermal fluid leak on the #4 cargo pump.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 April 2025

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

Issued 21 April 2025 Resolved

Each device must have a nameplate showing the device's function. MI observed electrical switch with unlabeled breakers.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 April 2025

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 21 April 2025 Resolved

Each lifebuoy must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel and the name of the port required to be marked. MI observed an unmarked lifebuoy on the port side.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 April 2025

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)

Issued 21 April 2025 Resolved

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 April 2025

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks

Issued 7 March 2025 Resolved

3 Starboard - Insert Sideshell IWO Frame 40 IWO SSL #8, approximate size is 30" by 30" by 9/16"

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 March 2025
Resolved 24 March 2025
Resolution: Final weld and NDT complete.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices

Issued 16 January 2025 Resolved

Each barge equipped with an anchor, to comply with 33 CFR 155.230(b)(1), must be fitted with an operable anchoring system that includes a cable or chain, and a winch or windlass. Vessel's kinder link within their anchor system is currently seized and not operable. The barge shall enact permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO and USCG. Vessel is authorized to maneuver within Port of Galveston area with VTS required assist tugs. For clearance of Issued CG-835 ensure TPO report is submitted to MSU Texas City Domestic Inspection.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 January 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided ABS report verifying vessel has made partial repairs to the satisfaction of the RO.

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

Issued 20 April 2022 Resolved

If your vessel's COI is renewed less often than annually, the marine inspector must check the settings of the safety or relief valves on the pressure vessels, twice every 5 years. No more than 3 years may elapse between any check and its immediate predecessor. MI was unable to check setting of the safety valve due to installed compressor relief valve IAW MSIB 04-17. 46 CFR 32.35-1 46 CFR 61.10-5(i)(2)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 May 2022
Resolved 10 May 2022
Resolution: Vsl rep obtained new pressure relief valve tested at 250 PSI and installed it on the pressure vessel.

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

Issued 6 May 2021 Resolved

Deficiency Code: 13199 Each Reverse-power and reverse-current trips. Each generator arranged for parallel operation must have reverse-power or reverse-current trips. While witnessing test of reverse pwr relay, #1 gen failed to trip. Barge is restricted from operating gens in parallel mode, until def is rectified. Cite: 46CFR111.12-11(f) Action: 705 Action Code: c

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2021
Resolved 6 May 2021
Resolution: Reverse pwr relay replaced in kind, tech report uploaded to activity documents tab.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 14 March 2020 Resolved

Marine inspector observed Halon alarm cage (guard) rusted and not spinning. Repair and prove proper operation to satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Personnel from Fire Protection Service removed and installed new halon alarm siren.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 10 February 2020 Resolved

Marine Inspector observed 04 heat detectors in generator room blackened, crew stated 3rd party tested utilizing blow torch. Verified testing procedures and procedure state testing shall be utilizing hot water only. Provide 3rd party report attesting proper testing/ operation per manufacturer testing requirements to the satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 8 April 2020
Resolution: Third party FPS Fire Protection Service conducted fire protection system with satisfactory results.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 31 May 2019 Resolved

Hole found on the starboard side of hull, fore peak below deck, above the waterline. ABS to attend repairs and will be cleared via report/pictures to local OCMI, prior to departure.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 June 2019
Resolved 2 June 2019
Resolution: Affected area was cropped and renewed with an 18' x 18' plate, stbd side, upper rake plate below the anchor. ABS witnessed a NDT and leak test of the welded areas and found to be satisfactory. See Documents for ABS report, # BT3680550

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Each loading arm and each transfer pipe system, including each metallic hose, must not leak under static liquid pressure at least 1 1/2 times the maximum allowable working pressure. The COTP may consider and approve alternative procedures, methods, or equipment standards to be used by a vessel or facility operator in lieu of any requirements. Vessel was unable to test the high-pressure cargo trips in the presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector in accordance with approved alternative cargo pipe testing procedures. Test in the presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. - 33CFR156.170(c)(4) & 33CFR156.107

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 11 October 2019
Resolution: Recieved statement of fact attesting to the proper testing of the piping system at 150% of the maximum allowable working pressure using a certified and calibrated pressure gauge.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Efficient guard rails must be fitted on all exposed parts of the freeboard and superstructure decks and be 39 1/2 inches from the deck. Two rail stanchions on the starboard side and one on the port were wasted at the base. Repair or replace. - 46CFR42.15–75(b)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 17 May 2019
Resolution: Stanchions were repaired to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers

Issued 13 May 2019 Resolved

The COTP may consider and approve alternative procedures, methods, or equipment standards to be used by a vessel or facility operator in lieu of any requirements. Vessel is unable to perform all tests outlined in the approved Alternative Cargo Pipe Testing letter dated 06APR01 during annual/COI inspections. Submit request for alternative procedures to comply with 33CFR156.170(c)(4). - 33CFR156.107

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 June 2019
Resolved 11 October 2019
Resolution: Barge representative was able to test the cargo piping system in accordance with 33CFR156. Company does not wish to ask for an alternative at this point.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 13 May 2019 Resolved

To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual and periodic inspections within the periods specified in 31.10-17 (a) and (b) and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed. The barge's anniversary date for it's annual inspection was 10FEB19 with the three month window expiring on 10MAY19. The current COI is no longer valid and the barge is not authorized to conduct cargo operations until a new COI is issued to the vessel. Submit an Application for Inspection. 46CFR31.10-17a

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 May 2019
Resolved 17 May 2019
Resolution: Vessel received a COI on this date.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)

Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved

Anchor motor

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 January 2019
Resolution: Received documentation from ABS stating anchor windlass motor was replaced and windlass tested satisfactorily after repair.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Silencer (exhaust)

Issued 27 April 2018 Resolved

The applicable standards established by the ABS Steel Vessel Rules may be used as the standard for the design, construction, and testing of main and auxiliary machinery. The expansion joint for one of the ship service generator exhaust system had missing hardware on three of its bolts. Replace missing hardware to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 May 2018
Resolved 23 May 2018
Resolution: Missing hardware for expansion joints was replaced to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard

Issued 27 April 2018 Resolved

Electric installations on vessels must ensure protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. An open circuit breaker slot was exposed inside of a 240V panelboard located in the cargo control room. Cover exposed circuit breaker slot inside of panelboard to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 May 2018
Resolved 23 May 2018
Resolution: Exposed circuit breaker slot in panel board was covered to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable

Issued 27 April 2018 Resolved

Electrical installations on vessels must ensure maintenance of system integrity through compliance with the applicable system requirements to which plan review has been approved. A dead ended cable with taped conductors was coiled and secured in the overhead of the halon extinguishing systems room. Properly terminated or remove dead ended cable to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 May 2018
Resolved 23 May 2018
Resolution: Dead ended cable located in the halon extinguishing systems room was properly terminated to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Ballast Water Management Plan

Issued 27 April 2018 Resolved

The master, owner, operator, agent, or person in charge of any vessel equipped with ballast water tanks that operates in the waters of the United States must follow these practices: (g) Maintain a ballast water management (BWM) plan that has been developed specifically for the vessel and that will allow those responsible for the plans's implementation to understand and follow the vessel's BWM strategy and comply with the requirements of the subpart. The vessel did not have a ballast water management plan. Develop and maintain a ballast water management plan to include all topics listed in 33CFR151.2050(g)(1-7).

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 May 2018
Resolved 23 May 2018
Resolution: Vessel developed a ballast water management plan as per 33CFR151.2050(g) to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor

Issued 29 January 2018 Resolved

Anchor is missing, parted from anchor cable and fell overboard

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 12 February 2018
Resolved 2 February 2018
Resolution: New anchor properly installed.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

Replace missing lagging on #1 SSG. 46 CFR 58.10-10

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2017
Resolved 17 March 2017
Resolution: Lagging was replaced as needed.

Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

Replace burnt out lights throughout all spaces. 46 CFR 111.75

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2017
Resolved 17 March 2017
Resolution: Lights were replaced as needed and required.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

Loose wiring on boiler expansion tank #2. 46 CFR 111.01-1

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2017
Resolved 17 March 2017
Resolution: Wire was tightned as needed.

Engineering › Steam System (auxiliary) › Valve

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

Leaking valve handle on boiler expansion tank #1. 46 CFR 56.50

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2017
Resolved 17 March 2017
Resolution: Valve stem was worked on and no longer leaks.

Engineering › Steam System (auxiliary) › Lagging/Insulation

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

Replace missing lagging on thermal fluid heaters. 46 CFR 56.50-15

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2017
Resolved 17 March 2017
Resolution: Missing lagging was replaced as needed.

Electrical › Lighting (service) › Outlet Box

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

Junction box exposed sheath incasing wiring, located on the bow, needs to be replaced. 46 CFR 111.105

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2017
Resolved 17 March 2017
Resolution: Wire shilding was replaced as needed for this area.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating

Issued 9 February 2017 Resolved

Forward rope locker, outboard side, found 3 holes in main deck to cargo cofferdam, crop out and renew as original to good metal. Worklist item for credit ISE. 46 CFR 31.10-21

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 March 2017
Resolved 9 March 2017
Resolution: Repair was completed as required.

Deck/Cargo › Ballast › Tank

Issued 9 February 2017 Resolved

#6 Stbd had excessive water in the ballast tank, remove excess water for a better inspection of bottom of ballast tank. Worklist item towards credit ISE. 46 CFR 31.10-21

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2017
Resolved 17 March 2017
Resolution: Water was removed and this ballast tank appears to be satisfactory.

Deck/Cargo › Ballast › Tank

Issued 9 February 2017 Resolved

#8 Port ballast tank has two weld cracks on 1st and 2nd frame at the 3rd logitudinal, repair/replace as needed. Worklist item towards credit ISE. 46 CFR 31.10-21

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 March 2017
Resolved 29 March 2017
Resolution: Both cracks on both frames were corrected as required.

Deck/Cargo › Ballast › Tank

Issued 9 February 2017 Resolved

#4 Port has two weld cracks and excessive wear on top ladder rungs, repair/replace as needed. Worklist item towards credit ISE. 46 CFR 31.10-21

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2017
Resolved 17 March 2017
Resolution: Both weld cracks listed above were repaired/replaced as required.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping

Issued 9 February 2017 Resolved

Cofferdam piping has a leak, repair pipe/stop leak and renew oil saturated insulation under area as needed. Worklist item towards credit ISE. 46 CFR 31.10-21

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 March 2017
Resolved 29 March 2017
Resolution: Piping leak was corrected and the oil saturated insulation was replaced as needed.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Heating › General

Issued 9 February 2017 Resolved

The cargo tank(s) have required insulation missing, place all missing insulation back on cargo tank(s) as needed. Worklist item towards credit ISE. 46 CFR 31.10-21

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 March 2017
Resolved 17 March 2017
Resolution: Missing insulation was replaced as required.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box

Issued 9 February 2017 Resolved

Exposed wires on external portion of forward rope locker, remove or place all dead end wires in a proper junction box. Worklist item towards credit ISE. 46 CFR 31.10-21

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 March 2017
Resolved 9 March 2017
Resolution: All exposed wires were removed or placed in a proper junction box.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General

Issued 2 March 2015 Resolved

Make Temp. repairs to #1 and #2 cargo vent risers to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Marine Inspector and ABS surveyor. Upon completion of temp. repairs one time voyage to Houston to load cargo and return to Tampa for discharge, after discharge of cargo permanent repairs must be completed.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 March 2015
Resolution: Vessel O/O had new vents fabricated and installed.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Heating › General

Issued 11 February 2015 Resolved

Test Procedures for thermal fluid heater shows test procedures not used by crew/technician. Update procedures to reflect current safety control and alarm set points, the procedures to be followed, and the expected results IAW 46 CFR 61.40-10(a).

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2015
Resolved 10 March 2015
Resolution: Received report of updated Thermal Fluid Heater Procedures from the Vessel Rep [name withheld]

Documentation › Logs/Records › Cargo Record Book (NLS)

Issued 10 February 2015 Resolved

Cargo record book not on board IAW 46 CFR 153.490(a)(i)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2015
Resolved 10 March 2015
Resolution: Vessel has a new cargo record book onboard.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Heating › General

Issued 10 February 2015 Resolved

Thermal Fluid Heater could not be tested due to malfunctioned gauge in the fuel pump. IAW 46 CFR 61.30-15

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 February 2015
Resolution: Thermal Fluid Heater Technician came onboard and fixed the gauge prior to testing the Thermal Fluid Heater. All Sat.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 16 April 2009 Resolved

Examined damages identified by MSU PORT ARTHUR, a 4' x 6' x 12" deep inset on bow near the vsls loaded waterline. Upon review by ABS and CG, vsl is authorized to conduct temporary repairs until the vsls next drydock, Nov/Dec '09, at which time permanent repairs will be made. Vsl will make a report on the first of each month prior to next drydock SSP attesting to the repairs made as per the ABS rpt

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 December 2009
Resolved 31 December 2009
Resolution: Vessel made satisfactory repairs to damaged area.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 10 April 2009 Resolved

Identified a 4' x 6' x 12" deep inset on stbd bow. Proceed to yard facility and repair as original. Vessel is authorized to offload cargo to effect repairs. Vessel is not authorized to load cargo.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 May 2009
Resolved 16 April 2009
Resolution: Deficiency cleared and re-issued with conditions.

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › SOPEP

Issued 16 March 2005 Resolved

Provide proof of MSC approval of vessel SOPEP.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 April 2005
Resolved 1 April 2005

Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Piping

Issued 16 March 2005 Resolved

Provide a 2" extension on the end of line runs in the paint locker.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 April 2005
Resolved 1 April 2005

Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Overfill Devices

Issued 16 March 2005 Resolved

Repair the cargo tank high level alarms, all cargo operations shall be monitored continuosly throughout the duration of transfer via open gauging until such a time as the high level alarm is repaired.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 April 2005
Resolved 17 May 2005

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Welding/Hot Work

Issued 3 March 2005 Resolved

This vessel is restricted from doing any hot work in the cofferdam void until such a time as all of the sulfur-impregnated insulation has been completly removed from the cargo tanks. If hot work is necessary in this space the owner/operator shall contact the cognizant OCMI to obtain permission.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2005
Resolved 30 August 2006

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Welding/Hot Work

Issued 23 November 2004 Resolved

Prior to conducting any hot work in the cofferdam provide a letter to the OCMI at MSO Tampa stating your intentions regarding the replacement of the sulfur impregnated insulation on the cargo tanks. This letter should include a timeline for the completion of the job and a scope of work that will mitigate the risks involved with hot work if it is included in the process.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 January 2005
Resolved 2 January 2005
Resolution: Received an advance copy of the letter via e-mail.

Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System