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KIRBY 15027

Built
1971
Last inspected
11 May 2017
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 9 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 11 May 2017
…with no type recorded24
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 32 calendar years (1982–2017)
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

Flag
UNITED STATES
Tonnage
1260 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton 1260 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
Maury page id
psix-40808
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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 · 10

Inspection history · 103

11 May 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6144151
2 October 2012 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4455355
12 July 2012 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4463141
11 July 2012 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4375706
30 April 2012 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4298816
6 January 2012 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4219687
27 December 2011 Permit to Proceed
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4215981
30 December 2010 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3917907
21 December 2010 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3914223
8 December 2010 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3906766
14 October 2010 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3872455
20 September 2010 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3853461
14 August 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3828476
21 July 2010 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3801865
1 July 2010 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3782068
17 June 2010 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3768794
25 May 2010 Examination of Repairs · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3747055
12 May 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3736904
12 May 2009 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3550251
13 March 2009 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3432795
29 December 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3386345
6 June 2008 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Cargo Tank Internal
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3228753
3 March 2008 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3157454
6 February 2008 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3143416
4 January 2007 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2867680
23 December 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2850129
21 November 2006 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2826047
8 November 2006 Permit to Proceed
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2817074
4 November 2006 Permit to Proceed · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2815509
11 October 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2798491
27 September 2006 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2788368
2 July 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2698110
12 June 2006 Permit to Proceed · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2677596
2 June 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2668198
24 May 2006 Permit to Proceed
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2656679
9 January 2006 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2563386
6 January 2006 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2572888
11 March 2005 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2307225
23 February 2005 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2297481
22 October 2004 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2226106
19 February 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2009446
24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1989212
22 July 2003 Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1900607
3 July 2003 Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1830818
13 August 2002 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1660825
15 May 2002 Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1617058
20 April 2001 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1066037
19 April 2001 Administrative
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1061763
2 June 2000 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1369709
27 May 1999 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1472457
28 October 1998 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1388648
27 May 1998 COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1400717
30 July 1997 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1441281
7 July 1997 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1114967
16 March 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 62674
21 February 1997 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1096151
26 July 1996 Administrative
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1089818
10 July 1996 Administrative
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1086808
10 July 1996 Administrative
Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1088460
19 April 1996 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1081077
17 April 1996 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1417926
23 August 1995 Administrative
Administrative · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 877103
28 April 1995 COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1176507
3 March 1995 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 858948
30 August 1994 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1181828
12 August 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 865038
26 July 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 867046
30 June 1994 Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1356726
14 April 1994 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1167090
10 June 1993 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1431226
3 May 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 476178
26 January 1993 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 832938
5 January 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1137010
19 November 1992 Permit to Proceed
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 826639
4 November 1992 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1256492
22 September 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 454250
7 August 1992 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1270570
3 March 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 436268
14 August 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 438699
19 June 1991 Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1236947
19 November 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 462619
25 April 1990 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1233095
3 April 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 461327
2 November 1989 Administrative
Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 909745
19 August 1989 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1346727
1 June 1989 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 891285
10 May 1989 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 896338
6 May 1988 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1346603
18 March 1988 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1034907
2 March 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1027363
11 June 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 456554
5 May 1987 Administrative
Administrative · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1323277
16 April 1987 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1006469
24 October 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 492273
23 April 1986 Credit Drydock · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 998765
4 June 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 506384
2 May 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 984493
4 January 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 976122
2 May 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1280643
16 May 1983 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 964482
5 August 1982 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1278112
12 April 1982 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 967604
7 April 1982 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1277634

Deficiency record · 20

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 30 April 2012 Resolved
TBSIP self reported deficiency. Make permanent repairs to NO 4 STBD VOID HAS A PINHOLE IN THE BOTTOM LOCATED APPROX. 25' FWD OF THE AFT BULKHEAD AND 1' INBOARD OF SIDE IN BOTTOM.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 June 2012
Resolved 12 July 2012
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspection.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Rake
Issued 27 December 2011 Resolved
3.5" X 3" puncture in starboard bow rake above the waterline to be repaired at next U.S. port (Houston).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 December 2011
Resolved 6 January 2012
Resolution: Examined all welds IWO the renewed plate and witnessed 1lb psi Air test of Repair made to the bow rake slope sheet 11'' x 24" x 1/2'' and 4'' x 18" x 1/2" piece of side plate.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 20 September 2010 Resolved
Kerry White applied epoxy patch to a 3"x 1/8" (at widest point) horseshoe fracture, stbd.bow 15 ft.from fwd bulkhead in the safety stripe. (Minor damage discovered 18SEP2010 and reported by Kirby TBSIP Examiner [name withheld], via e-mail dated 20SEP2010.)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 November 2010
Resolved 14 October 2010
Resolution: Repair was completed, and welds were soap and water tested at 1 psi. The repair was to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspectors.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 1 July 2010 Resolved
Vessel reports1 1/4 " hole in #2 port wing tank in wing void.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2010
Resolved 21 July 2010
Resolution: Vessel made permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector by inserting 3'' X 3'' of bilge knuckle on #2 port wing void.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 13 March 2009 Resolved
Small hole under swash bulkhead on the stbd side and about 4' 30" aft of the transverse rake bulkhead.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 March 2009
Resolution: Shipyard placed a 62'' X 62" insert.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 6 February 2008 Resolved
38"L X 1/4"W Seam crack located at starboard bow rake where the headlog and slopesheet are joined.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 February 2008
Resolved 14 February 2008
Resolution: Attended barge in Texas Barge & Boat, Freeport, TX. A 38" x 38" insert was used to repair Fracture.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 6 November 2006 Resolved
Dime size hole in bottom plating. Located approx 125' aft of Head Log on the port side, approx 12'' in from the bilge knuckle. Holed into the #1 Port Wing Tank.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 December 2006
Resolved 21 November 2006
Resolution: 2'' x 4'' x 1/2" knuckle insert
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 27 September 2006 Resolved
#1 Port Wing Tank and stern box taking on water from unknown cause or location of leak
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 October 2006
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 12 June 2006 Resolved
KIRBY 15027 failed to comply with a Permit to Proceed (PTP) issued by MSU Port Arthur by proceeding to a different port than that specified within the PTP. Since the PTP is a condition of the COI this constitutes a failure to abide by the conditons/terms of the COI in accordance with 46 CFR 31.05-15
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 October 2006
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping
Issued 24 May 2006 Resolved
Pinhole in cargo piping above the #4 cargo tank, stbd side, where the pipe meets the deck.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2006
Resolved 10 October 2006
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks
Issued 13 August 2002 Resolved
Pin hole discovered in the # 1 cargo tank STBD side.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 September 2002
Resolved 14 August 2002
Resolution: Witness air test and repair check of the #1 cargo tank insert (5/15" X 18" X 20"), all sat.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 7 July 1997 Resolved
Make permanent repairs to fracture on starboard side, rake bow, forward of number one wing void. Repairs to be completed prior to next cargo loading operation.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 July 1997
Resolved 7 July 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 30 June 1994 Resolved
VESSEL IS TO PROCEED TO UNION CARBIDE, INC IN KANAWA RIVER, W. VIRGINIA ANDUNLOAD ITS CARGO. NO OTHER CARGO OPERATION IS TO TAKE PLACE, UNTIL PERMANENT REPAIRS ARE SATISFACTORY COMPLETED AND WITNESSED BY AN ATTENDING USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 1994
Resolved 30 June 1994
Construction/Loadline
Issued 30 June 1994 Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO A 1.5" HOLE, IN VESSEL SIDE PLATING, BY WAY OF #1STBD WING VOID, AT ABOUT THE 8.0' DRAFT MARK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 1994
Resolved 30 June 1994
Construction/Loadline
Issued 5 January 1993 Resolved
PRIOR TO LOADING CARGO, MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO A HOLE IN WAY OF THE #1 PORT WING VOID, LOCATED AT THE 2' DRAFT MARK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 January 1993
Resolved 5 January 1993
Construction/Loadline
Issued 7 August 1992 Resolved
PERMANENTLY REPAIR 24" FRACTURE IN WAY OF STARBOARD STERN CORNER OF STERN VOID AT DECK EDGE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 August 1992
Resolved 7 August 1992
Construction/Loadline
Issued 7 August 1992 Resolved
PERMANENTLY REPAIR TWO 6" FRACTURES AT DECK EDGE IN WAY OF STBD BOW CORNER OF BOW RAKE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 August 1992
Resolved 7 August 1992
Deck/Cargo
Issued 7 August 1992 Resolved
RENEW OR REPAIR PORTSIDE SAFETY RELIEF VALVE PRIOR TO USING STEAM HEATING SYSTEM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 August 1992
Resolved 7 August 1992
Construction/Loadline
Issued 7 August 1992 Resolved
PERMANENTLY REPAIR 12" FRACTURE AT BOTTOM OF HEADLOG, PORT BOW CORNER OF BOW RAKE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 August 1992
Resolved 7 August 1992
Construction/Loadline
Issued 12 April 1982 Resolved
MAKE PERMANANT REPAIRS TO HOLED SHELL PLATE IN STARBOARD SIDE OF BOW RAKE, PRIOR TO LOADING CARGO.
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 May 1982
Resolved 12 April 1982

Source. US Coast Guard records through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026. Vessels the Coast Guard classes as Barge or Towing Vessel. Coverage and known gaps.

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