CHEM 157

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

CHEM 157 is a 1993 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 51 inspections since 1993, most recently in February 2025, along with 12 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2007.

Records from 1993 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 28 February 2025.

Built: 1993
Last inspected: 28 February 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 51
Deficiencies: 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2005–2007
Inspected with: 12 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 28 February 2025

Recorded inspections51

…physical examinations37

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded7

Deficiencies 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 30 calendar years (1993–2025)

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

989282

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382262

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-382262

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)195.0 ft × 35.0 ft × 12.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 716 / net 716

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderJEFFBOAT SHIPYARD · JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1993

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portJEFFERSONVILLE, IN

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 8 May 2026 · expires 31 May 2027

Service, as the file records itTank Barge

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

Tonnage as PSIX records it716 - Simplified, Net Ton
716 - Simplified, Gross Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 12

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.

CHARLES CUTHBERT Towing Vessel · MISLE 129626 · 15 January 2007 · activity 2898952 SUE HOLSTON Towing Vessel · MISLE 138328 · 15 January 2007 · activity 2898952 ACBL 1383 Freight Barge · MISLE 217862 · 15 January 2007 · activity 2898952 CHEM 239 Tank Barge · MISLE 228956 · 15 January 2007 · activity 2898952 COB 26B Freight Barge · MISLE 394211 · 15 January 2007 · activity 2898952 CHEM 3202 Tank Barge · MISLE 7960 · 19 January 2005 · activity 2277792 CHEM 500 Tank Barge · MISLE 47819 · 19 January 2005 · activity 2277792 CE-60 Freight Barge · MISLE 54580 · 19 January 2005 · activity 2277792 TAMMY OUTLAW Towing Vessel · MISLE 137073 · 19 January 2005 · activity 2277792 CHEM 1004 Tank Barge · MISLE 348777 · 19 January 2005 · activity 2277792 CHEM 250 Tank Barge · MISLE 401910 · 19 January 2005 · activity 2277792 CHEM 180 Tank Barge · MISLE 450397 · 19 January 2005 · activity 2277792

Inspection history · 51

28 February 2025 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8086399

18 February 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8080585

29 April 2024 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7898295

19 December 2022 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7610810

2 August 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7523031

19 April 2021 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7178336

5 December 2019 Bulk Solid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6868608

16 April 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6664756

25 April 2018 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6393102

4 January 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6332782

20 July 2016 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5954515

15 September 2015 Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5721266

21 August 2014 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4965746

6 September 2013 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4713026

8 November 2012 Cargo Tank Internal · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4466306

26 July 2011 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4104307

16 August 2010 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3810224

29 August 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3582059

19 May 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3479001

18 August 2008 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3302135

4 September 2007 Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3022248

19 February 2007 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2874096

15 January 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2898952

7 September 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2790161

23 January 2006 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2571606

24 August 2005 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2473001

19 January 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2277792

27 October 2004 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2229587

23 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1985397

4 December 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1958719

12 November 2002 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MIDET WEST DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1701624

19 March 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1494652

8 February 2001 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1059291

2 February 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1361939

11 August 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 35928

4 May 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1049565

9 January 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 502886

21 June 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 467153

2 March 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 804556

29 December 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1432042

23 October 1998 Administrative

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 803546

3 December 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1459364

9 October 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1115929

30 October 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1168971

25 October 1995 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 876523

18 November 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 870020

26 May 1994 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 860315

14 February 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1163671

28 June 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 493222

14 June 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 515799

11 January 1993 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1412464

Deficiency record · 12

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

Issued 18 February 2025 Resolved

Vessel is part of District 8-Districk 9 TBSIP inspection program and IAW D8/D9 TBSIP guide, company TBSIP representative notified Homeport [name withheld] of temporary minor hull repair. ACBL representative submitted company "Tank Barge Temporary Repair Form" documenting 1/4" fracture of Port Stern Knuckle Damage was discovered on 10FEB2025 while barge was located at Belmont LM155. Barge is loaded with OSB-C. Company plans to transit barge to IMTT LM118 to discharge. Then transit to TT183 for permanent repair. Company TBSIP forms added to Documents. Permanent repair to be completed within 45 days (27MAR2025) to satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 March 2025
Resolved 28 February 2025
Resolution: Repairs complete and satisfactory

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

Issued 19 December 2022 Resolved

An initial mid-body gauging survey must be accomplished no later than the next dry docking inspection after the mid body becomes 30 years old. (d)Within 60 days of the vessel's required compliance date the owner or operator shall submit the survey gauging results to the OCMI. Company has not provided mid body survey gauging results to the Coast Guard. Barge is prohibited from carrying pollution Category I oil cargo until survey gauging results are submitted to OCMI.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 February 2023
Resolved 28 February 2023
Resolution: Company representative provided 30 yr mid body gauging report.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking

Issued 19 April 2021 Resolved

2" x 1/8" fracture at 8" draft mark stbd stern

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 May 2021
Resolved 19 April 2021

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 15 September 2015 Resolved

Port stern corner wrap approx. 2' below deck level found with "spider" cracking, approx 20" in length

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 September 2015
Resolved 21 September 2015

Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Fixed Containment

Issued 26 July 2011 Resolved

Trash in containment area.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 July 2011
Resolved 26 July 2011
Resolution: Removed all trash from containment and tank top.

Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs

Issued 26 July 2011 Resolved

Word "DIESEL" on fuel tank faded.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 July 2011
Resolved 26 July 2011
Resolution: Repainted.

Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System

Issued 26 July 2011 Resolved

Draft marks faded.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 July 2011
Resolved 26 July 2011
Resolution: Repainted.

Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port

Issued 26 July 2011 Resolved

Vessel name faded on bow and stern.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 July 2011
Resolved 26 July 2011
Resolution: Repainted.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents

Issued 19 March 2002 Resolved

Produce and place on barge current load line certificate. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Coastwise Load Line Certificate

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 19 April 2002
Resolved 21 March 2002
Resolution: Ground off load line and submitted letter requesting to drop load line certificate.

Documentation › Safety Management System

Issued 19 March 2002 Resolved

Produce and place on barge benzene program prior to loading cargo. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Response Measures Documentation

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 March 2002
Resolved 20 March 2002
Resolution: Produced copy of benzene program and placed on barge.

Deck/Cargo

Issued 2 February 2001 Resolved

REPAIR OPEN/CLOSED POSITION INDICATORS FOR #1 CARGO FILL-SUCTION NON-RISINGSTEM VALVE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 2 February 2001
Resolved 2 February 2001

Deck/Cargo

Issued 2 February 2001 Resolved

GAS FREE VCS CARGO PIPING, PROVIDE MARINE CHEMIST CERTIFICATE AND MAKE READY FOR INSPECTION.

Condition: Unknown
Due 2 February 2001
Resolved 2 February 2001

Casualty record · 2

19 January 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2277792

15 January 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2898952

Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.