FERRY BARGE NO 305-041

Passenger Barge (Inspected) · Barge class · Built 1950s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

Built: 1950
Last inspected: 12 August 2026
Inspections: 50
Deficiencies: 56 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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 12 August 2026

Recorded inspections50

…physical examinations42

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 56 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 31 calendar years (1986–2026)

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

276728

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43556

Flag

UNITED STATES

Tonnage

81 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 81 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton

Maury page id

psix-43556

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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Inspection history · 50

12 August 2026 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8462670

18 December 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8045858

8 November 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7822219

29 June 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7739458

17 October 2022 Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7578890

3 September 2021 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7311812

2 October 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6554236

18 September 2018 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6542994

23 March 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6377503

21 September 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6272336

15 November 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6042678

10 June 2014 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4884707

24 July 2012 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4388266

25 October 2011 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4175663

7 September 2007 COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3024111

20 July 2007 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3001811

3 April 2007 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2900977

25 November 2004 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2297663

17 August 2004 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2168971

18 May 2004 Quarterly Examination

Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2072224

10 February 2004 Quarterly Examination

Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2004060

24 November 2003 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1953577

14 August 2003 Quarterly Examination

Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1876457

13 May 2003 Quarterly Examination

Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1793240

20 February 2003 Quarterly Examination

Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1747708

2 October 2002 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1682351

2 February 2001 Administrative

Administrative · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1058620

30 October 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1423458

7 June 2000 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1055845

9 May 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 818584

11 May 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1415176

12 May 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1460211

29 May 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1452295

11 June 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1404177

30 November 1995 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1404048

9 August 1995 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 881731

30 May 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1439641

2 June 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1370911

27 October 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1397984

4 June 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1269615

24 May 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1236760

30 April 1991 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1218969

15 October 1990 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1219157

5 April 1990 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1216877

13 July 1989 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1208272

5 June 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1350030

16 June 1988 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 891917

24 December 1987 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1007928

8 June 1987 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1336250

9 June 1986 COI Inspection · Credit Drydock

Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1306615

Deficiency record · 56

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 8 November 2023 Resolved

The grab line shall be 3/8-inch diameter polyethylene, polypropylene, or other suitable buoyant type synthetic material having a minimum breaking strength of 1,350 pounds. Replace worn Grab line on ring life buoy to factory condition. 46CFR160.050-3(c)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 November 2023
Resolved 16 November 2023
Resolution: Verification of new life rings and line received and accepted, all sat.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 17 October 2022 Resolved

A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining watertight compartments. Bilge pumping system was not drawing adequate suction during test of system. Repair bilge system.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 October 2022
Resolution: Bilge pump working

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 3 September 2021 Resolved

To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual inspection within the periods specified in 46 CFR 176.500. Vessel missed annual inspections in 2019 and 2020. COI is invalid and a new COI inspection must be issued.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 October 2021
Resolution: New COI issued.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 3 September 2021 Resolved

01 waterlight is required for night time operation. Each floating waterlight must be attached with lanyard 3 to 6 feet in length and must be attached to the life buoy with a corrosion-resistant clip. No waterlight was present. Ensure proper installation with lanyards and clips. Vessel is limited to daylight operations until rectified. 46 CFR 180.70 (d)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 October 2021
Resolution: New waterlight installed.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 3 September 2021 Resolved

Vessel must carry 46 CFR 160.041 approved First-Aid-Kit. No kit was on-board at start of inspection but was brought on-board during the inspection. Either prove that the contents of the kit is equivalent to what is required in 160.041 or replace first aid kit with one that is approved. 46 CFR 184.710

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 October 2021
Resolved 19 October 2021
Resolution: Approved first aid kit onboard.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills

Issued 3 September 2021 Resolved

No master or crew present to conduct fire/man overboard/ and abandon ship drills. Conduct this in the presence of a USCG marine inspector prior to operating with passengers. 46 CFR 185.520 & 46 CFR 185.524

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: Crew competent with firefighting procedures onboard.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats

Issued 3 September 2021 Resolved

Vessel is required 1 suitable rescue boat acceptable to the cognizant OCMI. No boat is on-board. Rectify prior to operating with passengers and ensure that rescue boat maintenance has been conducted and recorded as per 46 CFR 185.702. 46 CFR 180.210 (b)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: Rescue boat condition and operation verified by the atending MI, all sat.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 3 September 2021 Resolved

Ferry vessels are required 1 self driven fire and 1 self driven bilge pump, these pumps can be combined so that 1 pump meeting the minimum requirements may serve in both capacities [requirements of fire pump are in 46 CFR 181.300 (c) & requirements for bilge pump are in Table 46 CFR 182.520 (a)] . Currently neither of the two fire/bilge pumps are capable of taking suction. Make repairs to system on board prior to operating with passengers. 46 CFR 181.300 & 46 CFR 182.520 (a)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 October 2022
Resolution: Both pumps have been repaired

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 3 September 2021 Resolved

Batteries must be protected against shifting and free from exposure to water splash or spray. The starting battery container near the fire/bilge pumps was found to be full of rain water. Make provisions to prevent water from accumulating/spraying onto the battery. 46 CFR 183.350 (b)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 October 2021
Resolved 19 October 2021
Resolution: Water drained from battery box.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment

Issued 3 September 2021 Resolved

Vessel is required 02 40-B portable fire extinguishers, as stated on the Certificate of Inspection. No fire extinguishers were on-board. Bring required extinguishers on board prior to operating with passengers. 46 CFR 181.500

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: Required fire extinguishers and condition verified by the atending MI, all sat.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 25 September 2018 Resolved

Each floating waterlight must be attached with lanyard 3 to 6 feet in length and must be attached to the life buoy with a corrosion-resistant clip. Attachment lines were too long and were missing clips. Ensure proper installation of lanyards and clips.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 October 2018
Resolution: Replaced with proper size lines and attached corrosion-resistant clip

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 25 September 2018 Resolved

Vessel must carry USCG approved First-Aid-Kit.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 October 2018
Resolution: verified USCG approved firt aid kit was onboard

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices

Issued 25 September 2018 Resolved

Before getting underway, master of a vessel shall ensure that suitable public announcements are made or posted. Placard missing/Install placard.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 October 2018
Resolution: [name withheld] is making safety announcements to satisfy 46 CFR 185.506; is in the process of creating and purchasing an appropriate placard.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills

Issued 25 September 2018 Resolved

Emergency instructions for man overboard, heavy weather or fire shall be mounted in the operating station. Ensure instructions are available onboard towboat.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 October 2018
Resolution: Posted emergency instructions at ops station for the ITV W F COOPER

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills

Issued 25 September 2018 Resolved

Life jacket container must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers. Container markings faded/re-stencil

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 October 2018
Resolution: Verified stowage container was properly marked

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 25 September 2018 Resolved

Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. Provide lights aboard barge.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 October 2018
Resolution: Verified barge had two operable portable battery lights onboard

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats

Issued 25 September 2018 Resolved

Maintenance of lifesaving appliances, such as rescue boat, must include a log for records of inspections and maintenance.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 October 2018
Resolution: Verified maintenance records for life saving appliances, to include a log of inspections and maintenance.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Safe areas

Issued 25 September 2018 Resolved

Decks must be distinctly marked with painted lines to indicate the vehicle runways & passenger aisles. "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 October 2018
Resolution: Verified decks were properly marked and "no smoking" signs were properly posted.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills

Issued 25 September 2018 Resolved

Master shall ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies. Conduct man overboard and fire drill in presence of USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 October 2018
Resolution: Witnessed fire and man overboard drill.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted