MARGARET SUE

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

Built: 1996
Last inspected: 28 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 83
Deficiencies: 54 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 21 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 April 2026

Recorded inspections83

…physical examinations51

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded31

Deficiencies 54 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 27 calendar years (1996–2026)

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

1037624

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433358

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UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-433358

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)432.0 ft × 62.0 ft × 31.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 6,179 / net 1,853

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)432.0 ft × 62.0 ft × 31.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 6,179 / net 1,853

BuilderAMFELS SHIP YARD · BROWNSVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1996

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portHOUSTON, TX

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 13 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it6179 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
1853 - Convention (Subpart B), 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.

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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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 21

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 · 83

28 April 2026 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8368851

22 March 2024 Deficiency Check · Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7883555

9 June 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7710548

2 March 2023 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7650040

28 July 2022 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7518845

21 June 2022 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7485852

21 June 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7489680

1 June 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7470060

27 April 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7439165

12 February 2021 MTSA Verification · Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7137332

12 June 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6974547

5 June 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6971806

15 February 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6914827

10 July 2019 MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6734840

27 February 2019 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6633179

25 July 2018 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6481723

14 May 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6416946

9 April 2018 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6374803

2 November 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6299565

12 April 2017 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6118231

20 June 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5914414

22 March 2016 Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5833786

21 September 2015 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5719197

21 January 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5057663

20 November 2014 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5024911

21 March 2014 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4823233

10 March 2014 Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4810497

4 February 2014 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4793423

3 January 2014 Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4776100

7 December 2012 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4497057

5 January 2012 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4217782

29 October 2010 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3880006

4 October 2010 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Drydock Extension · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3861333

5 April 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3709748

15 February 2010 Damage Survey · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3682395

12 February 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3681306

9 December 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3377075

25 November 2008 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3372811

14 October 2008 MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3344420

26 February 2008 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3153610

17 December 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3117043

13 July 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2993546

22 May 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2975644

21 May 2007 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2936631

28 June 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2693961

28 June 2006 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2694396

1 March 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2596995

24 October 2005 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2520660

21 April 2005 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2337173

21 April 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2367821

14 April 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2334097

8 December 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2255690

14 October 2003 Annual Inspection · Hull Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1927974

24 February 2003 Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1747578

27 July 2002 MARPOL Annex I Examination

Physical examination · MIDET EAST BANK DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1657196

15 January 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1478858

4 October 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 294354

13 January 2001 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1057086

19 December 2000 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1426503

22 September 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 766250

13 September 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 197809

20 April 2000 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1048879

27 March 2000 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1047328

26 March 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 80727

16 March 2000 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1048192

18 February 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1399284

2 May 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 533829

31 October 1998 Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 803687

18 September 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 477911

21 August 1998 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 802464

9 May 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 56585

9 May 1998 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1406318

15 March 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1471375

23 February 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1409839

12 December 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 457851

8 December 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 11221

14 July 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 488072

24 April 1997 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1102646

26 March 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1413141

10 February 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 524813

28 July 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 153916

14 June 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 502230

27 February 1996 Construction Oversight · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1440980

Deficiency record · 54

12 - Dangerous Goods › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire protection cargo deck area

Issued 2 March 2023 Resolved

The following locations in the weather are Class I, Division 1 (Zone 1) locations and may have only approved intrinsically safe, explosion proof, or purged and pressurized electrical equipment: Within 10 feet (3 m) of a cargo tank vent outlet. 04 lights within 10 feet of vent outlets are not rated for Class I, Div 1. Documents you provided on 10APR23 do not prove the lights meet Class I, Div 1. The vessel hazardous area plan you provided on 17APR23 shows lights are located within a hazardous area. Remove or replace the lights. This deficiency must be rectified by 15MAY23.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2023
Resolved 7 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep. sent in satisfactory photos and documentation on new lights that meet the Class 1/Div 1 requirements.

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

Issued 21 June 2022 Resolved

When major alterations or major repairs of tank vessel become necessary the work shall be done under the direction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, and shall be in accordance with the regulations in effect for new construction insofar as possible. The damage to the vessels hull is in the vicinity of the for-peak void, approx. 4x5ft section above the waterline. Temporary repair was performed and a 1/4" doubler plate was utilized to cover the total perimeter to ensure water-tight integrity. Vessel was issued a Permit to proceed (PTP) to Tampa, FL, to discharge cargo (molten sulfur). Upon completion of discharge, the vessel shall proceed directly to Gulf Marine Shipyard in Tampa, FL for permanent repairs to the satisfaction of a USCG Marine Inspector.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2022
Resolved 29 July 2022
Resolution: C/R Bow insert and accepted ABS report for the Port Bow insert.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations

Issued 10 July 2019 Resolved

Each loading arm and each transfer pipe system, including each metallic hose, must not leak under static liquid pressure at least 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure. Marine Inspector found current test of transfer piping system conducted using air. If vessel is unable to test transfer piping system IAW 33 CFR 156.170(c)(4), vessel must submit alternative testing procedure IAW 33 CFR 156.107.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2019
Resolved 15 July 2019
Resolution: Owner provided current LOAC to this office.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable

Issued 9 January 2014 Resolved

Renew metallic sheatthed bacle running fore and aft on the port side deck of the vessel and locate within appropriate effective protection per IEEE45 Section 33 for installation in hazardous locations and Section 25 for all other areas per 46CFR111.05-7, 46CFR111.60-5(a)(1), and 46CFR111.105-3.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 July 2014
Resolved 4 February 2014
Resolution: Inspected install of new wire and conduate for wire running fore and aft on the port side deck.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator

Issued 3 January 2014 Resolved

Prove proper operation of emergency shutdowns of ship service generator per 46CFR111.12-1

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 February 2014
Resolved 4 February 2014
Resolution: Tested independent overspeed shutdown of both ship service generators

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable

Issued 3 January 2014 Resolved

Provide new stuffing tube on port navigation light battery box per 46CFR111.60-5

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 February 2014
Resolved 4 February 2014
Resolution: Inspected install of new stuffing tube.

Electrical › Lighting (service) › Outlet Box

Issued 3 January 2014 Resolved

Provide new cover for bow lighting receptacle per 46CFR111.79-1

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 February 2014
Resolved 4 February 2014
Resolution: Inspected install of new cover for lighting receptacle

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable

Issued 3 January 2014 Resolved

Properly install cable for port, forward heater house light per 46CFR111.60-5

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 February 2014
Resolved 4 February 2014
Resolution: Inspected install of new wire cable to house light

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable

Issued 3 January 2014 Resolved

Renew cable installation for starboard heater house light per 46CFR111.60-5

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 February 2014
Resolved 4 February 2014
Resolution: Inspected install of new cable for house light

Engineering › Steam System (auxiliary) › Lagging/Insulation

Issued 3 January 2014 Resolved

Provide proper insulation for heater piping per 46CFR56.04-10(b)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 July 2014
Resolved 25 March 2014
Resolution: Verified installation of insulation on cargo heater piping manifolds and valves at each cargo tank top. All SAT. Cleared CG-835 issued by Sector Mobile, AL.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator Cable