KIRBY 11506

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

KIRBY 11506 is a 1992 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 76 inspections since 1992, most recently in June 2026, along with 7 deficiencies.

Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 June 2026.

Built: 1992
Last inspected: 9 June 2026
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 76
Deficiencies: 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 3 other vessels

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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 9 June 2026

Recorded inspections76

…physical examinations55

…administrative events14

…with no type recorded7

Deficiencies 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 33 calendar years (1992–2026)

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

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368962

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UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-368962

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it705 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
705 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

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Detail on this page

76 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 7 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 3 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; the documentation record, as PSIX holds it. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 3

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.

PALO DURO Towing Vessel · MISLE 194419 · 21 September 2011 · activity 4152741 KIRBY 10502 Tank Barge · MISLE 368961 · 21 September 2011 · activity 4152741 DANIELLE GUIDRY Towing Vessel · MISLE 177977 · 27 August 2009 · activity 3621928

Inspection history · 76

9 June 2026 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8395328

7 November 2025 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8265713

30 October 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8261316

18 February 2025 Examination of Repairs · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8080631

24 May 2024 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7918477

12 April 2023 Administrative Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7667076

15 September 2021 Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · Cargo Tank Internal · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7307736

8 July 2020 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7000581

15 June 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6977618

14 May 2020 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6953148

13 May 2019 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6774564

20 March 2019 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6646211

13 March 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6642060

6 February 2018 Examination of Repairs · Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6350130

2 June 2017 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6163241

23 March 2017 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6119033

16 March 2017 Cargo Tank Internal · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6106195

3 March 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6098617

15 December 2016 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6056891

14 April 2016 Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5852029

17 April 2015 Administrative Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5104756

17 April 2015 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5850707

14 April 2014 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4833992

14 April 2014 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4934424

24 February 2014 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4813592

14 March 2012 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4331738

22 September 2011 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4151744

21 September 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4152741

1 June 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4030363

26 April 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3767489

10 March 2010 Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3693283

27 August 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3621928

11 June 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3601479

6 April 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3448769

17 July 2008 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3270878

6 March 2008 Examination of Repairs · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3160236

11 July 2007 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3028812

21 February 2006 Cargo Tank Internal · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2588867

12 January 2006 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2565458

13 December 2005 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2556651

25 March 2005 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2332069

11 December 2004 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2257340

30 August 2004 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2180839

18 March 2004 Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2011167

18 March 2004 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2038309

24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1988623

5 March 2003 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1769677

14 January 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1734000

16 May 2002 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1618905

20 March 2002 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1495228

10 September 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1071545

23 January 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 825095

8 December 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1061095

9 December 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 812574

7 January 1999 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 809969

6 January 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 810797

19 February 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1114336

12 March 1997 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1103649

5 February 1997 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1354089

27 January 1997 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1101671

21 May 1996 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1088249

2 May 1996 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1083286

28 December 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1394437

5 December 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1469782

1 September 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 478206

4 January 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1415931

24 March 1993 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1147759

22 March 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 487825

26 January 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1471800

15 January 1993 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 828344

13 November 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 961887

2 April 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 957693

16 March 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1270909

2 March 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 957510

28 February 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 955785

31 January 1992 Hull Examination · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1260199

Deficiency record · 7

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

Issued 15 June 2020 Resolved

Scantlings, material and workmanship, subdivision of cargo spaces, fitting of cofferdams, and testing of tanks shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of the American Bureaus of Shipping or other recognized classification society. Duty MI received notice that the vessel has 03 inch long by 0.25 inch wide hull fracture in the starboard void bottom 36 inches from the stern bulkhead. A onetime cargo transfer operations is authorized to the barge to remove the cargo from the barge, to allow an immediate transit to Channel View Shipyard in Houston, Texas to effect permanent repairs IAW recognized standards and to the satisfaction of the US Coast Guard Marine Inspectors.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 June 2020
Resolved 23 July 2020
Resolution: Kirby Operations provided objective evidence that a permanent repair was made and that a Marine Inspector from Sector H-G attended to verify the permanent repair.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 24 February 2014 Resolved

D8 TBSIP SELF-REPORTED DEFICIENCY. Make permanent repair to STBD BOW TRANSITION KNUCKLE 1-1/2"X1/2" HOLE IN RADIUS STBD TRANSITION KNUCKLE @3" FWD OF COLLISION BULKHEAD.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 April 2014
Resolved 14 April 2014
Resolution: Verified repair on the stbd bow rake bilge knuckle, 2''x3''x1/2" insert, and conducted satisfactory air test.

Deck/Cargo

Issued 5 February 1997 Resolved

MAKE OPERABLE ALL THREE RISING STICK GAUGING DEVICES FOR THE CARGO TANKS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 5 February 1997
Resolved 5 February 1997

Documentation

Issued 28 December 1995 Resolved

PRIOR TO LOADING SPECIFIED DANGEROUD CARGOES BTX, BHA AND BHB IN CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN 70% BENZENE BY VOLUME, BUT IN NO CASE LATER THAN 26 MAY 1996, PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF G-MSC APPROVAL FOR CARRIAGE WITHVESSEL'S VAPOR COLLECTION SYSTEM.

Condition: Unknown
Due 28 December 1995
Resolved 28 December 1995

Deck/Cargo

Issued 31 January 1992 Resolved

PROVIDE PROOF THAT PUMP ENGINE FUEL TANK COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (46CFR58.50-10(A)(4)(i) THROUGH (iii) AND IS APPROVED BY G-MSC.

Condition: Unknown
Due 31 January 1992
Resolved 31 January 1992

Documentation

Issued 31 January 1992 Resolved

PROVIDE APPROVED CARGO TRANSFER PROCEDURE, INCLUDING VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM,AS REQUIRED. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO PLACING VESSEL IN SERVICE._x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 31 January 1992
Resolved 31 January 1992

Engineering

Issued 31 January 1992 Resolved

INSULATE ABOVE DECK STEAM PIPING AS REQUIRED TO PROTECT AGAINST PERSONNEL INJURY. TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO PLACING VESSEL IN SERVICE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 31 January 1992
Resolved 31 January 1992

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.