EMS 343

Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

EMS 343 is a 2001 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 45 inspections since 2001, most recently in October 2025, along with 7 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 4 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2025.

Records from 2001 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 20 October 2025.

Built: 2001
Last inspected: 20 October 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 45
Deficiencies: 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 4 investigations · 2008–2025
Inspected with: 15 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

1119951

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37759

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-37759

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations35

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded6

Years with a record 20 calendar years (2001–2025)

The 45 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)297.5 ft × 54.0 ft × 12.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,619 / net 1,619

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderWEST GULF MARINE · GALVESTON, TX, UNITED STATES · built 2001

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portHOUMA, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 23 June 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it1619 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
1619 - 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspected as a tow unit · 15

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 · 45

20 October 2025 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8257889

2 September 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8226335

9 June 2025 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8155622

17 May 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8138009

17 May 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8149786

7 November 2022 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7590354

8 January 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6617521

20 October 2017 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6291128

16 October 2017 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Cargo Tank Internal · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6288771

3 December 2016 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6066518

1 December 2016 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6065927

23 November 2016 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6047276

9 November 2015 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5761509

21 July 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5206567

20 July 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5191131

20 July 2015 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5191414

7 May 2015 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5124894

6 May 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5129827

7 August 2014 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5013156

22 July 2013 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4718879

17 October 2012 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4465880

24 September 2012 Hull Examination · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4452564

13 September 2012 Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4440227

14 June 2011 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4130004

30 November 2010 SIP Initial Entry

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3901180

14 June 2010 SIP Inspection/Audit

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3901186

13 June 2010 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3765438

7 May 2009 Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3658913

12 June 2008 Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3402592

29 April 2008 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3194861

28 April 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3195037

19 March 2008 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3167673

5 March 2008 Damage Survey · Permit to Proceed

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3159085

17 January 2007 Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2857196

9 January 2007 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension · Deficiency Check · Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2852675

8 January 2007 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2852112

15 March 2006 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2603140

20 May 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2363667

9 April 2005 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2564419

13 February 2004 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2006011

2 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1966890

20 February 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1747124

25 February 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1489105

11 January 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1478018

20 November 2001 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1440607

Deficiency record · 7

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo tank vent system

Issued 2 September 2025 Resolved

The barge was loaded with crude oil and while waiting to off-load in a fleeting area near Ohio River MM 317, the cargo venting system did not operate properly, causing the deck on top of the dome (starboard bow side) to buckle. The buckled area raised approximately 15 inches in the center of an an egg-shaped area approximately 35-40 foot long by 10-15 foot wide. No holes, cracks, busted welds or leaks observed. The present cargo is to be off-loaded. After off-load, the barge is authorized movement, transit, fleeting and cleaning as necessary for cargo tank and cargo venting system assessment and completion of any potential repairs.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 November 2025
Resolution: Attended vessel and inspected repaired internal cargo tank.

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

Issued 17 May 2025 Resolved

Tank Barge EMS 343 was involved in a collision and sustained an 8 - 12" hole, centerline, in the headlog. The barge is permitted to transit to a repair facility. Provide MSU Pittsburgh with survey report and repair plan. MSU will work with repair facility to observe final repair tests.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 June 2025
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Conducted NDT of affected area and inspected framing in way of repairs. All Sat.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 23 November 2016 Resolved

12" X 1/8" hairline weld fracture located at bow rake void. Horizontal weld fracture located between deck plate and side plate on port side beginning at headlog corner wrap aft 12". 4" x 36" x 30" side plate damage

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 January 2017
Resolved 18 October 2017
Resolution: repaired to the satisfaction of attending inspector

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 20 July 2015 Resolved

Vsl was involved in a collision & fire, sustaining damage IWO #7 stbd wing void, #3 stbd cargo tank, fuel tank, & slop tanks. Vsl directed to discharge cargo IAW discharge plan approved by IC. After discharge, provide marine chemist cert for spaces identified by MSU TXC to assess scope of damage by attending MIs. No further cargo operations permitted until perm. repairs. (46 CFR 32.60-1)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 October 2015

Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System

Issued 14 June 2011 Resolved

Draft Marks faded.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 June 2011
Resolved 21 June 2011
Resolution: Repainted Draft Marks.

Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Liquid Level Gaging

Issued 14 June 2011 Resolved

Sight glass cracked on #1 Stbd Cargo Tank.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 June 2011
Resolved 16 June 2011
Resolution: Replaced sight glass on #1 Stbd Cargo Tank.

Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Vessel Vapor Overpressure/Vacuum Protection

Issued 8 January 2007 Resolved

Repair weight shafts on both slop oil tanks or replace weight shafts as original at next ISE.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 June 2007

Casualty record · 4

28 April 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3195037

6 May 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5129827

20 July 2015Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 5191131

17 May 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8149786

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.

Recorded names · 1

CTCO 343 (2008). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.