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THE BIG DIGGER

Freight Barge · Barge class · Built 1960s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named THE BIG DIGGER

THE BIG DIGGER is a 1967 freight barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 1985, most recently in May 2019, along with 31 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 1985 to 2019. Most recent: inspection, 23 May 2019.

Built
1967
Last inspected
23 May 2019
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
30
Deficiencies
31 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
509572
IMO number
—
Call sign
—
MISLE id
45593
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
—
Maury page id
psix-45593

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations13
…administrative events7
…with no type recorded10
Years with a record 14 calendar years (1985–2019)
The 30 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 7 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)200.1 ft × 50.1 ft × 13.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 1,309 / net 1,309
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBETHLEHEM STEEL · BEAUMONT TX, UNITED STATES · built 1967
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionNot recorded
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portEVANSVILLE, IN
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 4 November 2025 · expires 30 November 2026
Service, as the file records itFreight Barge
Hull formbarge (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it1309 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
1309 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

Inspection history · 30

23 May 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6698077
3 January 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2268047
3 August 1998 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1131146
6 February 1998 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1372132
9 October 1997 COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1375142
10 June 1996 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1431644
13 September 1995 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 881986
5 July 1995 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 880293
28 June 1995 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1363416
30 January 1995 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 831743
30 August 1994 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1425497
28 March 1994 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 856352
12 March 1993 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1444684
22 January 1993 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1417479
26 March 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1420640
9 March 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1316980
25 November 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 657411
22 October 1991 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 937784
12 September 1990 Administrative
Administrative · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 915424
27 October 1989 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1238616
4 October 1989 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1337788
4 September 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1193832
1 May 1989 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1202820
23 December 1986 Administrative
Administrative · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1027825
29 April 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1000881
27 February 1986 Excursion Permit
Administrative · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 994880
6 December 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 987223
31 October 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1293990
25 October 1985 Credit Drydock
Administrative · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1293989
8 October 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1305774

Deficiency record · 31

Construction/Loadline
Issued 9 October 1997 Resolved
DRYDOCK VESSEL FOR COMPLETE DRYDOCK EXAMINATION PRIOR TO 01FEB98
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 October 1997
Resolved 9 October 1997
Fire Fighting
Issued 10 June 1996 Resolved
PROVIDE 2 FIRE AXES PRIOR TO MANNED VOYAGE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 June 1996
Resolved 10 June 1996
Lifesaving
Issued 10 June 1996 Resolved
PROVIDE 2 LIGHTS FOR RING BUOYS PRIOR TO MANNED VOYAGE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 June 1996
Resolved 10 June 1996
Lifesaving
Issued 10 June 1996 Resolved
PROVIDE LIFERAFT ON BOARD VSL PRIOR TO MANNED VOYAGE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 June 1996
Resolved 10 June 1996
Documentation
Issued 10 June 1996 Resolved
PROVIDE SOPEP. VSL RESTRICTED TO 3 NM OFFSHORE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 June 1996
Resolved 10 June 1996
Unknown
Issued 28 June 1995 Resolved
Mark vessel's homeport on transom in block letters a minimum of 4 inches high.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 July 1995
Resolved 20 November 1995
Engineering
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
PROVIDE FUEL OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Electrical
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
RENEW ELECTRICAL CABLE FROM GENERATOR TO PORT CONEX BOX.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Engineering
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
SPECIFY CAPACITY OF FUEL TANK
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Navigation
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
STRAIGHTEN AND REPAINT DAYSHAPE
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Documentation
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
REQUEST ROUTE CHANGE IN WRITING TO OCMI
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Lifesaving
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
PROVIDE 6 TOTAL 30" LIFERINGS STENCILED WITH VSL NAME. 2 WITH AUTOMATIC LIGHTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Fire Fighting
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
REMOVE 3 UNSERVICEABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Lifesaving
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
REMOVE GASOLINE CANS FROM INSIDE PORT CONEX BOX.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Construction/Loadline
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
REMOVE PLASTIC PLUGS IN WAY OF FWD RAKE HATCHES AND PORT AFT RAKE HATCH.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Engineering
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
PROVIDE PLUGS FOR FUEL OIL CONTAINMENT BOTH SIDES
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Construction/Loadline
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
PROVIDE SECURING CHAIN FOR #2 CENTERLINE HATCH
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Engineering
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF AIR COMPRESSOR RELIEF VALVE
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Unknown
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
PERMANENTLY MARK OFFICIAL NUMBER ON VSL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Lifesaving
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
PROPERLY STENCIL LIFEJACKET LOCKERS
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Unknown
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
CHANGE HOMEPORT ON STERN
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Electrical
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
RENEW ELECTRICAL CABLE FROM GEN TO MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Electrical
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
SECURE ELECTRICAL CABLE FOR FUEL OIL TRANSFER PUMP MOTOR CONTROLLER
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Electrical
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
SECURE LIGHT FIXTURE IN PORT CONEX BOX.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Electrical
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL GENERATOR
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Lifesaving
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
PERMANENTLY ATTACH LIFERAFT BRACKET TO VSL
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Electrical
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
REMOVE UNUSED ELECTRICAL WIRES IN #3 VOID.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Deck/Cargo
Issued 12 March 1993 Resolved
REMOVE OR PROPERLY SUPPORT PNEUMATIC HOSES THAT TRANSIT BETWEEN VOIDS
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1993
Resolved 12 March 1993
Engineering
Issued 27 October 1989 Resolved
PROPERLY MARK FUEL TRANSFER PUMP REMOTE SHUT-OFF VALVE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 October 1989
Resolved 27 October 1989
Engineering
Issued 27 October 1989 Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF OVERSPEED TRIP ON VESSEL'S GENERATOR DRIVE DIESEL
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 October 1989
Resolved 27 October 1989
Documentation
Issued 27 October 1989 Resolved
PROVIDE VESSEL WITH OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 33CFR155.750.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 October 1989
Resolved 27 October 1989

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.