CHEM 253

Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 1990s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

CHEM 253 is a 1994 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 44 inspections since 1994, most recently in October 2025, along with 7 deficiencies.

Records from 1994 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 7 October 2025.

Built: 1994
Last inspected: 7 October 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 44
Deficiencies: 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Barge class in Maury's sources begin in 1972.

Inspection record

Last inspected 7 October 2025

Recorded inspections44

…physical examinations35

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded5

Deficiencies 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 29 calendar years (1994–2025)

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

1020254

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401913

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-401913

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)200.0 ft × 35.0 ft × 12.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 735 / net 735

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderJEFFBOAT · JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1994

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUnknown

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

Tonnage as PSIX records it735 - Simplified, Gross Ton
735 - Simplified, 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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Inspection history · 44

7 October 2025 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8249578

2 July 2024 Administrative Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7947396

24 May 2024 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7918483

17 May 2024 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7914204

7 December 2020 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7107710

3 December 2020 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7108195

3 July 2019 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6734945

23 March 2018 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6381277

22 May 2017 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6152379

4 November 2016 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6045080

13 May 2016 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5906999

16 June 2015 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5156567

9 June 2014 COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4845940

18 July 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4657197

15 June 2012 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4345195

12 April 2012 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4284376

21 December 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4212537

16 April 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3717829

8 February 2010 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3678189

4 February 2010 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3720215

30 June 2009 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3517891

19 May 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3478761

14 May 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3206480

14 May 2007 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2930072

8 August 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2739619

12 June 2006 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2677522

3 May 2005 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2347981

15 July 2004 Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2123577

23 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1983865

10 April 2003 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1771751

15 May 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1616908

24 October 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 459459

12 June 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1065617

13 July 2000 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 820167

13 June 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1443036

30 July 1999 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1372709

15 July 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1467997

24 June 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 518568

8 May 1998 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 790665

5 August 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 782557

5 August 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1089527

30 August 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 507628

11 August 1995 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1448678

2 September 1994 Initial Certification · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1180314

Deficiency record · 7

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld

Issued 4 November 2016 Resolved

ACLB personnel submitted tank barge temporary repair form: Starboard bow void 8” x 16” crack at deck knuckle. 3 feet aft of bow head log. No water ingress. Conducted temp repair using epoxy compound. Barge shall transit from OHR 540 to discharge at OHR 541.5. Proceed to TT-104 NOLA for permanent repairs.

Due 19 December 2016
Resolved 22 November 2016
Resolution: TBSIP Personnel ([name withheld]) verified permanent repair were satisfactory completed.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 12 April 2012 Resolved

Minor damage reported to the port bow corner weld seams, 1' draft area.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 April 2012
Resolved 12 April 2012
Resolution: 5'''''''' x 20" x 5/8" steel plate inserted.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 4 February 2010 Resolved

Pinhole leak in weld seam at starboard stern corner at 1' draft, 1st corner bracket from bottom.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 February 2010
Resolved 8 February 2010
Resolution: Installed a 26" x 6'' insert, airtested sat

Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)

Issued 12 June 2006 Resolved

Provide satisfactory documentation to OCMI that this vessel has operated in fresh water service at least 6 of the last 12 months.

Due 12 July 2006
Resolved 8 August 2006
Resolution: Fresh water service varification was provided for 6/24/2005 - 6/20/2006.

Deck/Cargo

Issued 13 June 2000 Resolved

PROVIDE PROOF OF SETTINGS OF SPILL VALVES AND HIGH VELOCITY P/V VALVE IAW 46 CFR 39.20-11 (a)(4)(b).

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 June 2000
Resolved 13 June 2000

Deck/Cargo

Issued 13 June 2000 Resolved

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF CARGO PUMP REMOTE SHUT-DOWN.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 June 2000
Resolved 14 June 2000

Deck/Cargo

Issued 13 June 2000 Resolved

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF HI AND OVERFILL ALARMS PRIOR TO CARGO OPERATIONS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 June 2000
Resolved 14 June 2000

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.