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Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

Built: 1971
Last inspected: 3 November 2025
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 82
Deficiencies: 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 2 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 3 November 2025

Recorded inspections82

…physical examinations44

…administrative events9

…with no type recorded29

Deficiencies 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 38 calendar years (1981–2025)

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

535943

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47022

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-47022

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)175.0 ft × 42.1 ft × 11.6 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,068 / net 1,068

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderBEAUMONT, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1971

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portMEMPHIS, TN

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 11 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 it1068 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
1068 - 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.

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Behind this panel: 82 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 4 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; operational controls, none recorded without a removal date; 2 other vessels inspected with it; no other recorded names; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port and endorsements. Every line is a record the Coast Guard wrote; the counts above are the same counts as in the summary, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 2

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.

CHEROKEE Tank Barge · MISLE 46993 · 4 January 1996 · activity 119306 CAPT KENT Towing Vessel · MISLE 191146 · 4 January 1996 · activity 119306

Inspection history · 82

3 November 2025 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8262737

2 November 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8261887

23 April 2025 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8117554

25 June 2024 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7958492

14 May 2024 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7908735

5 February 2024 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7860841

8 September 2023 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7787800

31 July 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7763922

6 June 2023 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7704989

15 February 2023 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7636978

31 July 2019 COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6718967

14 April 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6393576

6 April 2018 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6386675

25 January 2018 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6343555

14 November 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6306939

27 February 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6095833

1 March 2016 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6385567

5 March 2015 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5078981

14 March 2014 COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4814673

4 June 2012 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4333297

23 January 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4230179

1 June 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3754696

20 March 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3699370

6 January 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3659751

28 September 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3604690

1 December 2008 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Cargo Tank Internal · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3365935

17 November 2008 Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3362433

12 March 2008 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3163232

15 March 2007 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2888427

27 February 2007 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2892924

22 February 2007 Cargo Tank Internal · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2875621

17 March 2006 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2603301

10 March 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2333224

5 May 2004 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2060027

6 March 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2019388

7 April 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1769428

8 April 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1602181

20 November 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1366604

14 September 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 294282

18 April 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1393654

1 June 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1412111

6 May 1999 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1360796

6 November 1998 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 804088

3 April 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1402636

24 March 1997 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1455455

13 September 1996 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1269424

5 March 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1404083

4 January 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 119306

17 March 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1431487

21 March 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1382720

2 April 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1444705

21 May 1992 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 950102

29 October 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 530677

7 May 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1215314

10 October 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1034611

1 June 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 506122

12 May 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1349483

9 May 1989 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1037669

2 May 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1338501

8 March 1988 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1027366

15 December 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 480198

3 October 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 480584

25 June 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · COTP NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 481078

4 June 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1310622

6 May 1987 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1025455

16 March 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 512571

11 March 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · COTP NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 535721

4 February 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 458794

19 November 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 512289

11 August 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · COTP NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 447499

1 July 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · COTP NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 534610

20 June 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 460032

17 April 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 490036

17 April 1986 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1306996

25 February 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · COTP NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 437380

20 November 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 453301

4 June 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 459296

13 April 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 980357

25 October 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 492522

5 June 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 492700

15 April 1983 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 965430

29 April 1981 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1278808

Deficiency record · 4

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 2 November 2025 Resolved

All tank vessels, the construction or conversion of which is started on or after July 1, 1951, shall conform to the requirements in this subpart in construction of hulls. The hull and deckhouses shall be of steel or iron construction except that the pilothouse and decks over quarters may be constructed of wood. Scantlings, material, and workmanship, subdivision of cargo spaces, fitting of cofferdams, and testing of tanks shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized classification society. Vessel reported 1 foot by 4 inch hole above the water line in the starboard side bow rake after a collision with a piling. Vessel is to enact permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.

Due 2 November 2025
Resolved 6 November 2025
Resolution: VSL cropped and renewed; see plate summary in kind.

Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture

Issued 5 March 2015 Resolved

Issued CG-835 for frayed electrical wiring on numerous areas of the navigation light assemblies. Electrical connections into main switch board were found to not be intrinsically safe. Make barge available for inspection after proper repairs have been made to the satisfaction of USCG marine inspector.

Due 5 April 2015
Resolved 6 March 2015
Resolution: 6MARCH2015: CLEARED 835 ISSUED FOR ELECTRICAL HAZARD. CLEARED 835 SCANNED INTO MISLE DOCUMENTS. [name withheld]

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation

Issued 1 December 2008 Resolved

Vsl installed new electronic guaging system with battery and solar panel charger. Vsl did not get plan approval from MSC.

Due 24 April 2009
Resolved 29 October 2009
Resolution: Local inspection of Electrical installation was completed in Mar. Vsl file was lost.

Deck/Cargo

Issued 2 April 1993 Resolved

PROVIDE TRANSFER PROCEDURES FOR THE VESSEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH 33 CFR 155.740 AND 33 CFR 155.750 AND MAKE AVAILABLE TO USCG MARINE INSPECTOR FOR EXAMINATION.

Condition: Unknown
Due 2 May 1993
Resolved 8 April 1993

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.