GONSOULIN 204

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

GONSOULIN 204 is a 1996 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 54 inspections since 1996, most recently in July 2026, along with 7 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2001 and 2013.

Records from 1996 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 7 July 2026.

Built: 1996
Last inspected: 7 July 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 54
Deficiencies: 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 5 investigations · 2001–2013
Inspected with: 9 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 7 July 2026

Recorded inspections54

…physical examinations35

…administrative events6

…with no type recorded13

Deficiencies 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 26 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

1040519

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NONE

437710

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-437710

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)297.5 ft × 54.0 ft × 12.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,619 / net 1,619

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderTRINITY MARINE · ASHLAND CITY, TN, UNITED STATES · built 1996

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionNone

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portHOUMA, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 13 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it1619 - Simplified, Gross Ton
1619 - 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 · 9

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.

GONSOULIN 205 Tank Barge · MISLE 26080 · 14 December 2013 · activity 4771103 CREOLE SUE Towing Vessel · MISLE 101176 · 14 December 2013 · activity 4771103 GONSOULIN 203 Tank Barge · MISLE 437709 · 27 August 2010 · activity 3904585 MICHELE GONSOULIN Towing Vessel · MISLE 869024 · 27 August 2010 · activity 3904585 GONSOULIN 201 Tank Barge · MISLE 437707 · 18 January 2006 · activity 2570272 AMERICAN FREEDOM Towing Vessel · MISLE 606712 · 18 January 2006 · activity 2570272 MEDICINE BOW Towing Vessel · MISLE 137565 · 4 January 2002 · activity 1599621 GONSOULIN 203 Tank Barge · MISLE 437709 · 4 January 2002 · activity 1599621 MELISSA LYNN Towing Vessel · MISLE 136328 · 26 July 2001 · activity 14945 MS RITA Towing Vessel · MISLE 84206 · 14 June 2001 · activity 183314 GONSOULIN 203 Tank Barge · MISLE 437709 · 14 June 2001 · activity 183314 MS RITA Towing Vessel · MISLE 84206 · 24 April 2001 · activity 38603 GONSOULIN 203 Tank Barge · MISLE 437709 · 24 April 2001 · activity 38603

Inspection history · 54

7 July 2026 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8432042

1 July 2022 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7492420

27 April 2022 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7435574

3 November 2021 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7344496

1 September 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7301997

29 January 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6623862

23 November 2018 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6588519

23 November 2018 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6624636

14 May 2018 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6415729

2 February 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6352542

3 March 2017 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6098248

22 February 2017 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6092757

5 December 2016 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6052736

31 March 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5844719

12 January 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5827171

27 February 2015 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5074453

28 February 2014 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4817472

14 December 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4771103

27 September 2012 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4480132

1 December 2011 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4198401

22 December 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3924403

27 August 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3904585

23 October 2008 Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3374455

13 January 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3129555

17 October 2007 Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3128252

16 October 2006 Examination of Repairs · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2801492

8 June 2006 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2674832

9 May 2006 Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2645097

18 January 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2570272

28 July 2005 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2442083

29 March 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2322128

26 November 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2248336

8 September 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2202272

11 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1964340

29 July 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1860302

5 November 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1701360

4 January 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1599621

26 July 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 14945

29 June 2001 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1073027

14 June 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 183314

14 June 2001 Permit to Proceed

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1065595

4 May 2001 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1373480

25 April 2001 Damage Survey · Permit to Proceed

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1066554

24 April 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 38603

23 April 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 525149

2 August 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1423417

7 November 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 479537

2 August 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1458664

26 August 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1447862

25 August 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 770133

1 July 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 196968

29 October 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1465340

19 December 1996 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1099992

2 October 1996 Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1441116

Deficiency record · 7

Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System

Issued 27 September 2012 Resolved

Gauge point markings faded

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 September 2012
Resolution: Gauge markings painted

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid)

Issued 29 July 2003 Resolved

Flame screen on gooseneck vent for diesel fuel tank had pen-sized holes. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Flame Screens

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 31 July 2003
Resolution: Renewed flame screen.

Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks

Issued 29 July 2003 Resolved

Dipstick type closed gauging was inoperable on tank S3. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Liquid Level Gauging

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 31 July 2003
Resolution: Renewed closed guaging.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid)

Issued 29 July 2003 Resolved

Reach rods on port and starboard tanks numbered 1,2 and 3 had significant wobble.

Due 29 August 2003
Resolved 31 July 2003
Resolution: Tightened packing glands around reach rods.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 5 November 2002 Resolved

Provided fuel hose not to exceed max of 30"

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 November 2002
Resolved 5 November 2002

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service

Issued 5 November 2002 Resolved

Provide serviced fire extinguisher.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 November 2002
Resolved 5 November 2002

Construction/Loadline

Issued 25 April 2001 Resolved

MAKE REPAIRS TO VERTICAL STIFFENERS AND SIDE LONG'S IN 5 PORT VOID TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR NLT 02 OCT 01 (NEXT ISE).

Condition: Unknown
Due 25 April 2001
Resolved 25 April 2001

Casualty record · 5

26 July 2001Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 14945

4 January 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1599621

18 January 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2570272

27 August 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3904585

20 March 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4553005

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.