CHEM 174

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

CHEM 174 is a 1996 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 43 inspections since 1996, most recently in April 2025, along with 8 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2010 and 2021.

Records from 1996 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 28 April 2025.

Built: 1996
Last inspected: 28 April 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 43
Deficiencies: 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2010–2021
Inspected with: 4 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 2025

Recorded inspections43

…physical examinations33

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded7

Deficiencies 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 27 calendar years (1996–2025)

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

1038827

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435254

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-435254

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)195.0 ft × 35.0 ft × 12.6 ft

Registered tonnagegross 722 / net 722

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderJEFFBOAT · JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1996

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 it722 - Simplified, Gross Ton
722 - 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 4

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.

AMERICAN SKILL Towing Vessel · MISLE 1409666 · 14 October 2021 · activity 7335662 MYLA RAE Towing Vessel · MISLE 68121 · 4 May 2015 · activity 5118738 HOYT CHRISTOPHER Towing Vessel · MISLE 203805 · 22 April 2010 · activity 3722637 CHEM 287 Tank Barge · MISLE 791794 · 22 April 2010 · activity 3722637

Inspection history · 43

28 April 2025 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8121475

15 February 2024 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7866099

27 November 2023 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7830091

14 October 2021 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7332704

14 October 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7335662

3 June 2021 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7218169

9 May 2019 Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6680450

11 July 2018 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6475953

21 June 2017 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6211544

23 May 2016 MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5880705

4 May 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5118738

17 February 2015 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5080753

17 April 2014 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4838259

27 June 2013 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4633225

1 May 2012 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4561664

28 April 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3725965

22 April 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3722637

19 May 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3479163

19 May 2009 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3481008

3 July 2008 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3252530

28 March 2008 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3172970

14 March 2008 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3164947

9 August 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3024080

1 February 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2870727

5 June 2006 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2670503

17 April 2006 Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2623927

7 June 2005 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2382220

18 April 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2336534

16 September 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2207208

6 February 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2004588

23 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1985361

19 February 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1746323

2 February 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1482944

9 April 2001 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1370155

30 March 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 816749

10 February 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1127095

23 November 1998 Administrative

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 810993

6 April 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1427490

12 February 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 439269

13 March 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1102384

29 October 1996 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 859455

10 October 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1157989

19 April 1996 Hull Examination · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1081799

Deficiency record · 8

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame

Issued 23 May 2016 Resolved

3 starboard wing void has 4 transverse deck frames under cargo tank that are bent upward. Crop and renew as marked by CG no closer than 8" from cargo tank.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 31 May 2016
Resolution: 4 Transverse Deck frames under cargo tank were replace within guidelines specified in deficiency.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame

Issued 23 May 2016 Resolved

2 starboard wing void has 2 transverse deck frames under cargo tank that are bent upward. Crop and renew as marked by CG no closer than 8" from cargo tank. Also aft bulkhead under cargo tank is bent up and need of repair. Crop and renew as marked by CG.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 31 May 2016
Resolution: Deck frames were replaced.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame

Issued 23 May 2016 Resolved

Crop and renew 4'x4'section of port bow corner headlog and associated bent support structures.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 31 May 2016
Resolution: Section was cropped, renewed, and air tested.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 23 May 2016 Resolved

Provide 4 UT shots for corroded area in #4 stbd wing void 4th bay from fwd bulkhead as identified by CG caused by previous damage to hull plate and transverse floor frame under cargo tank.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 31 May 2016
Resolution: Received surveyor report of ultrasonic thickness for specified areas. All readings were within limits.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping

Issued 1 May 2012 Resolved

TBSIP Examiner noted cargo header pipe pressure guage was inoperable.

Due 1 May 2012
Resolved 1 May 2012
Resolution: Examiner replaced with new gauge

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan

Issued 1 May 2012 Resolved

TBSIP examiner noted wrong/outdated telephone numbers in the VRP.

Due 1 May 2012
Resolved 1 May 2012
Resolution: Updated contact numbers

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 14 March 2008 Resolved

Make permanent repairs to fractures/insets approx 4' L x 5' W x 2' H to head log and deck plating IWO starboard bow. Repairs are to be made prior to loading.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 March 2008
Resolution: Examined welds and witnessed satisfactory air tested welds of 72" x 3'' x 3/4" transition knuckle, a 6'' x 6'' x 1/2" deck plate, and a 10'' x 3'' x 3/4" section of corner wrap in way of the starboard headlog.

Deck/Cargo

Issued 10 October 1996 Resolved

Properly mount and make intrinsically safe the electrical installation of the tank overflow alarm box.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 October 1996
Resolved 10 October 1996

Casualty record · 2

22 April 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3722637

14 October 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7335662

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.