CHEM 303

Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

CHEM 303 is a 1967 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 62 inspections since 1983, most recently in August 2009, along with 8 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2008.

Records from 1983 to 2009. Most recent: inspection, 19 August 2009.

Built: 1967
Last inspected: 19 August 2009
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 62
Deficiencies: 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2003–2008
Inspected with: 31 other vessels

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 17 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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 19 August 2009

Recorded inspections62

…physical examinations38

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded19

Deficiencies 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 27 calendar years (1983–2009)

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

511892

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45716

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-45716

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)195.0 ft × 52.5 ft × 10.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,216 / net 1,216

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderJEFFERSONVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1967

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portPHILADELPHIA, PA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 13 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 it1216 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
1216 - 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 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 · 31

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.

Inspection history · 62

19 August 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3570644

2 March 2009 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3431383

23 January 2009 Damage Survey · Permit to Proceed

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3398792

13 November 2008 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3362457

29 July 2008 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3283157

11 June 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3234597

29 June 2007 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2977358

31 May 2007 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2947660

10 May 2007 Permit to Proceed

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2925312

12 April 2007 Permit to Proceed · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2906701

5 September 2006 Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2765961

15 November 2005 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2535042

18 April 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2336606

24 June 2004 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2108871

16 June 2004 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2043141

23 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1983973

16 August 2003 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1877597

15 August 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1877277

13 August 2003 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1875087

14 August 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1661015

20 September 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1397714

7 February 2001 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1062754

2 October 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 822847

10 November 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 810714

25 October 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1127871

25 May 1999 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1129648

22 June 1998 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1126498

31 March 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1378326

23 June 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1375033

5 June 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 872849

26 July 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 488218

17 July 1995 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1193466

13 July 1995 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1182407

29 August 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 492098

29 July 1994 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1385270

11 March 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1407272

8 July 1993 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1353457

22 June 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1152762

7 June 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1143276

4 April 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 467330

25 February 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1440668

27 July 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 539013

2 April 1992 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 959866

1 October 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1249234

8 April 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1243271

13 August 1990 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 925288

28 March 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 925442

27 February 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 528028

1 December 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 472941

28 October 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 898659

12 May 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1344978

29 November 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 529641

29 July 1988 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1343406

28 June 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 512684

9 November 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 483633

23 July 1987 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1332380

25 August 1986 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1310521

6 May 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 490723

7 October 1985 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 986269

6 December 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1287093

19 March 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 973582

28 April 1983 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1273641

Deficiency record · 8

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 23 January 2009 Resolved

Vessel has a 4" x 1/16" fracture to the stern void stbd side bottom.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 January 2009
Resolved 2 March 2009

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 13 November 2008 Resolved

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 November 2008
Resolution: Conducted repair check. Examined welds and witnessed satisfactory air test of 10''9"x30"x5/8” section of corner wrapper in way of stbd bow rake

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 24 June 2004 Resolved

Make temporary repairs to damage in way of #1 stbd cargo tank and #1 port wing void. Offload barge and make permanent repairs prior to loading any cargo and not later than 24Jul04.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 July 2004

Construction/Loadline › Hull

Issued 16 August 2003 Resolved

Damage to bow void: Provide lightering plan. Discharge cargo & make perm repairs. Barge can shift to local shipyard's only after temp repairs made. Dewatering equip to be maintained onboard, & bow void to be monitored when shifting. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull Plating

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 August 2003
Resolution: 7'' x 19'' x 1/2" bottom plate insert. 7'' x 26'' x 1/2" knuckle insert.

Deck/Cargo

Issued 13 July 1995 Resolved

PRIOR TO LOADING CARGO, CONDUCT ANNUAL HYDRO TEST OF THE CARGO PIPING SYSTEM.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 July 1995
Resolved 13 July 1995

Deck/Cargo

Issued 13 July 1995 Resolved

PRIOR TO LOADING CARGO, REPLACE GASKET ON COVER FOR #2 STBD ULLAGE OPENING.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 July 1995
Resolved 13 July 1995

Deck/Cargo

Issued 13 July 1995 Resolved

PRIOR TO LOADING CARGO, REPLACE ENTIRE PV VALVE FOR #3 PORT CARGO TANK (INOPERABLE DUE TO POLYMERIZED CARGO RESIDUE).

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 July 1995
Resolved 13 July 1995

Unknown

Issued 13 July 1995 Resolved

REPAINT DRAFTS MARKS ON BOTH SIDES OF VESSEL, FORE AND AFT.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 July 1995
Resolved 13 July 1995

Casualty record · 2

15 August 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1877277

11 June 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3234597

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.