BWM 53

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

BWM 53 is a 1997 freight barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 33 inspections since 1997, most recently in October 2020, along with 13 deficiencies and 2 operational controls.

Records from 1997 to 2020. Most recent: inspection, 23 October 2020.

Built: 1997
Last inspected: 23 October 2020
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 33
Deficiencies: 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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454385

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UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-454385

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 6 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. Records for the Barge class in Maury's sources begin in 1972.

Inspections, by type

Recorded inspections33

…physical examinations26

…administrative events7

Years with a record 22 calendar years (1997–2020)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by the kind of activity 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.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it211 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
211 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

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Inspection history · 33

23 October 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7082872

17 April 2020 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6940458

3 April 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6654900

1 May 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6403543

19 May 2017 Periodic Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6150439

21 March 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5837706

30 April 2015 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5114189

14 April 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5102737

9 April 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5103067

31 March 2015 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5097819

17 March 2015 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5085527

11 February 2014 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4796008

19 March 2012 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4266927

2 February 2012 Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4233071

18 March 2010 Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3697247

18 March 2010 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3710194

8 March 2010 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3692048

6 April 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3447385

24 February 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3422921

20 May 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3211747

9 February 2007 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2867461

30 March 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2612020

24 March 2005 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2317352

21 April 2004 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2048691

22 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2007783

19 June 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1821511

24 April 2002 Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1608609

29 March 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1395667

30 March 2000 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1048440

3 March 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1438802

9 February 1999 Administrative

Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 794478

20 March 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 787412

18 March 1997 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1457428

Deficiency record · 13

Construction/Loadline › Structures › End Bulkhead

Issued 2 May 2018 Resolved

02199-Structural Conditions: No extensive alterations involving the safety of a tank vessel either in regard to hull or machinery shall be made without the knowledge of the officer in charge, marine inspections. The barge has cut out drainage in the hopper pens following the last set of heavy rains. The starboard forward hopper has a circular repair on the forward bulkhead which is not an authorized repair. Vessel will submit a repair plan to crop the circular cutout and repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 May 2018
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Repairs were made to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 2 May 2018 Resolved

02129-Bulkhead Strength: No extensive alterations involving the safety of a tank vessel either in regard to hull or machinery shall be made without the knowledge of the officer in charge, marine inspections. Vessel has a sharp inset on the starboard hopper starboard side 5th bay.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 May 2018
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Repairs were made to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 2 May 2018 Resolved

02113-Hull-cracking: No extensive alterations involving the safety of a tank vessel either in regard to hull or machinery shall be made without the knowledge of the officer in charge, marine inspections. Aft rake starboard corner wrap has a fracture where it meets the deck.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 May 2018
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Repairs were made to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Coaming

Issued 9 April 2015 Resolved

Cargo ops restricted until proposal is sent to our office in regards to weather tight covers for deck bins and construction of 3' coaming around deck bins.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2015
Resolved 22 May 2017
Resolution: This 835 was issued in error. Should have been closed out in 2015. This is a hopper barge.

Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System

Issued 25 March 2015 Resolved

Draft marks must be legible and visible with contrasting color.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2015
Resolved 31 March 2015
Resolution: Draft marks are legible and visible with contrasting color.

Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port

Issued 25 March 2015 Resolved

Vessel name shall be marked legible and visible with contrasting colors.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2015
Resolved 31 March 2015
Resolution: Vessel name is legible and visible with contrasting colors.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld

Issued 25 March 2015 Resolved

Repair STBD wing void overhead longitudinal. Repair cracked weld.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2015
Resolved 31 March 2015
Resolution: Weld in STBD wing void overhead longitudinal has been repaired.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead

Issued 18 March 2010 Resolved

Repair hole in stern box fwd bulkhead as marked.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2010
Resolved 18 March 2010
Resolution: Hole repaired by welding on both sides of bulkead.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame

Issued 18 March 2010 Resolved

Repair weld in #1 port compartment #3 frame overhead most outboard longitudinal.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2010
Resolved 18 March 2010
Resolution: Weld repaired on the spot.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection

Issued 8 March 2010 Resolved

This barge is overdue for an Internal Structural Exam which was due no later than 2/9/10. This barge is prohibited from conducting cargo operations until a satisfactory ISE has been completed.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 March 2010
Resolution: ISE conducted 18MAR10.

Stability › Watertight Integrity

Issued 20 April 2004 Resolved

Replace center bolt on stbd aft manhole cover.

Due 21 May 2004
Resolved 20 April 2004

Construction/Loadline

Issued 3 March 1999 Resolved

INSTALL VESSEL'S HAILING PORT ON STERN.

Condition: Unknown
Due 5 March 1999
Resolved 15 March 1999

Construction/Loadline

Issued 3 March 1999 Resolved

INSTALL DRAFT MARKS AS INDICATED I.A.W. 46 CFR 32.05-1.

Condition: Unknown
Due 5 March 1999
Resolved 15 March 1999

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.