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SMC 278

Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named SMC 278 · CANAL BARGE COMPANY, INC. operator of record, 2023

SMC 278 is a 1969 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 66 inspections since 1983, most recently in May 2017, along with 6 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2013.

Records from 1983 to 2017. Most recent: inspection, 10 May 2017.

Built: 1969
Last inspected: 10 May 2017
Documentation: No Operation - PM · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 66
Deficiencies: 6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 3 investigations · 2009–2013
Inspected with: 17 other vessels

Identity

520871

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46277

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

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Maury page id

psix-46277

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations34

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded27

Years with a record 31 calendar years (1983–2017)

The 66 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 9 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)250.0 ft × 50.0 ft × 14.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,714 / net 1,714

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderINGALLS IRON WORKS CO · DECATUR, AL, UNITED STATES · built 1969

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionNot recorded

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationNo Operation - PM · issued 30 June 2004

Service, as the file records itTank Barge

Hull formunknown (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it1714 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
1714 - 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.

Inspected as a tow unit · 17

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 · 66

10 May 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6143195

30 April 2015 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5112524

15 September 2014 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4984176

29 April 2014 Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4838641

29 December 2013 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4775242

28 December 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4887588

8 August 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4679913

28 May 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4328009

27 January 2012 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4231809

4 February 2011 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3941219

18 January 2011 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3928371

1 February 2010 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3673699

10 August 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3562161

10 February 2009 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3414669

22 January 2008 MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3130358

3 October 2006 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2792601

30 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996586

14 August 2003 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1906966

7 August 2003 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1869113

9 July 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1642647

6 June 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1370228

10 May 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1435042

24 July 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 455817

14 June 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 811388

10 March 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 531496

8 January 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 471657

22 November 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 498023

30 July 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1465409

3 April 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 665430

28 March 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 527283

16 July 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 780566

8 February 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 490136

2 November 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 491018

22 July 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1086553

29 January 1996 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1193308

25 July 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 874514

21 July 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1173955

1 July 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 530692

19 December 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 437012

11 August 1993 COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 841797

15 September 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1258776

9 July 1992 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 946764

15 April 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 482812

25 January 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 520842

17 June 1991 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1351346

10 June 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1308764

28 February 1991 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1210894

12 February 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 466635

15 December 1990 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1240788

17 November 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 474475

17 October 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 510137

25 September 1990 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 909771

30 July 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1211232

28 April 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 492963

20 July 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1210111

3 June 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 507429

8 October 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 491616

20 June 1988 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1035029

31 July 1987 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1338588

25 February 1987 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1017021

1 May 1986 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1307945

28 February 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 979444

28 July 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 507563

13 July 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 972755

27 April 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 974173

16 March 1983 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 964744

Deficiency record · 6

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 4 March 2008 Resolved

No documentation to show that a 30-yr Mid-body exam had been conducted

Due 1 April 2008
Resolved 31 March 2008
Resolution: Received 30 year mid-body "Engineering Analysis" report from Professional Engineer

Construction/Loadline

Issued 30 July 1998 Resolved

PREPARE FOR INSPECTION, THE BOW AND STERN VOIDS, AND ALL INNER BOTTOM AREAS. AREAS TO BE FREE FROM SCALE AND MUD AT FRAMING.

Condition: Unknown
Due 29 August 1998
Resolved 30 July 1998

Construction/Loadline

Issued 9 July 1992 Resolved

PRIOR TO NEXT LOADING OF CARGO, OR NO LATER THAN 15 AUGUST 1992, MAKE BARGEAVAILABLE FOR INTERNAL STRUCTURAL EXAMINATION (ISE). CONTACT THE COGNIZANTOCMI WHEN VESSEL IS READY FOR EXAMINATION._x001C_ _x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 July 1992
Resolved 9 July 1992

Deck/Cargo

Issued 10 June 1991 Resolved

NO MECHANIC TO START CARGO PUMP. ISSUED REQUIREMENT TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY SHUT-DOWN BEFORE NEXT DISCHARGE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 June 1991
Resolved 10 June 1991

Construction/Loadline

Issued 10 June 1991 Resolved

REPAIR DOGS ON #3, #4, AND #5 VOID HATCHES, STARBOARD SIDE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 June 1991
Resolved 10 June 1991

Construction/Loadline

Issued 10 June 1991 Resolved

REPAIR DOGS ON #2 AND #6 VOID HATCHES, PORT SIDE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 June 1991
Resolved 10 June 1991

Casualty record · 3

10 August 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3562161

8 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at HIGHWAY 90 BRIDGE, MORGAN CITY BRIDGE · activity 4679913

28 December 2013Routine · role: Alleged Pollution Source · activity 4887588

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.