MER 2

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

Built: 1972
Last inspected: 28 April 2010
Documentation: No record in the NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 57
Deficiencies: 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 13 other vessels

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 16 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 28 April 2010

Recorded inspections57

…physical examinations38

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded14

Deficiencies 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 28 calendar years (1981–2010)

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

543997

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47318

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-47318

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it798 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
798 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net 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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Behind this panel: 57 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 18 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; operational controls, none recorded without a removal date; 13 other vessels inspected with it; no other recorded names; no NVDC documentation record for this Official Number. 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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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 · 13

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.

MER 13 Tank Barge · MISLE 929900 · 13 January 2010 · activity 3663477 CHEM 214 Tank Barge · MISLE 45736 · 13 December 2007 · activity 3115213 CHEM 1301 Freight Barge · MISLE 48451 · 13 December 2007 · activity 3115213 CHEM 1125 Tank Barge · MISLE 52220 · 13 December 2007 · activity 3115213 CHEM 233 Tank Barge · MISLE 55273 · 13 December 2007 · activity 3115213 HOYT CHRISTOPHER Towing Vessel · MISLE 203805 · 13 December 2007 · activity 3115213 CHEM 273 Tank Barge · MISLE 502113 · 13 December 2007 · activity 3115213 CHEM 210 Tank Barge · MISLE 45474 · 14 August 2006 · activity 2749089 MER 3 Tank Barge · MISLE 47571 · 14 August 2006 · activity 2749089 MER 4 Tank Barge · MISLE 47581 · 14 August 2006 · activity 2749089 CAPT. R.P. GETTELFINGER Towing Vessel · MISLE 137453 · 14 August 2006 · activity 2749089 VL 81434 Freight Barge · MISLE 211985 · 14 August 2006 · activity 2749089 SUE HOLSTON Towing Vessel · MISLE 138328 · 15 August 2004 · activity 2170123

Inspection history · 57

28 April 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3884805

10 February 2010 Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3676166

13 January 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3663477

4 January 2010 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3659170

31 March 2009 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3441530

22 December 2008 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3383610

2 December 2008 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3372740

6 November 2008 Permit to Proceed · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3358401

19 March 2008 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3166744

13 December 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3115213

16 May 2007 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2931329

14 August 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2749089

22 March 2006 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2607373

7 February 2006 Permit to Proceed

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2580928

28 January 2005 Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2281818

29 December 2004 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2278779

18 August 2004 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2170087

15 August 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2170123

30 January 2004 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1999571

26 January 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1993167

2 January 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1724967

27 December 2001 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1474787

5 January 2001 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1457864

17 July 2000 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1437762

15 April 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 140663

11 February 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 815927

15 January 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1122499

2 February 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1107453

15 January 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1098612

27 March 1996 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1077843

25 January 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1428585

2 November 1995 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1181012

3 February 1995 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 834253

13 January 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1356973

12 January 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 850466

9 March 1993 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 837042

23 February 1993 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1150262

15 January 1993 Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1247109

23 July 1992 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1270885

7 November 1991 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1251896

22 October 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1257079

1 November 1990 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 925563

1 May 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1239636

20 April 1989 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1203840

2 February 1989 Administrative

Administrative · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1209180

25 January 1989 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1209179

28 December 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 534504

15 July 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1340418

16 December 1987 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1004438

26 October 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · COTP HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 518529

17 December 1986 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1026303

12 December 1985 COI Inspection · Credit Drydock

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1305735

15 December 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 538641

7 December 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1283897

14 May 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1285028

22 December 1982 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 971846

16 July 1981 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 967561

Deficiency record · 18

Stability › Watertight Integrity › General

Issued 4 January 2010 Resolved

Stern Void flooded due to crack in Stbd Stern Quarter. While inspecting damage on 5 Jan 2010 found stern void stbd rear corner tripping brackets tripped. Also found longitudinals cracked and broken just forward of stern corner on stbd side.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 February 2010
Resolution: Verified repairs on several tripping brackets and sideshell on the stern stbd quarter. Witnessed a satisfactory air test of the stern void.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 6 November 2008 Resolved

There is crack 1 inch long by 1/2 in wide just above the bilge knuckle in the #1 port wing tanks directly behind forward bulkhead. Damage is below the waterline. Temporary repairs made with shingles.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 December 2008
Resolution: knuckle relaced

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection

Issued 7 February 2006 Resolved

The barge MER 2 was loaded on 23 Dec 05 and left in a loaded condition in St. Johns Fleet for 20 days with an expired Certificate of Inspection and Internal Structural Exam. Conducted PTP exam to offlaod cargo then conduct ISE and COI after barge is offloaded.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 March 2006
Resolved 22 March 2006
Resolution: Conducted COI.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection

Issued 7 February 2006 Resolved

Conduct ISE prior to re-loading any cargo

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 March 2006
Resolution: Completed ISE.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Emergency Shut-down

Issued 7 February 2006 Resolved

replace emergency shutdown cable prior to offloading cargo.

Due 25 February 2006
Resolved 22 March 2006
Resolution: Cable replaced.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Piping

Issued 7 February 2006 Resolved

Hydro test transfer piping prior to offloading cargo.

Due 25 February 2006
Resolved 22 March 2006
Resolution: Hydrostatic test completed by Texas Barge and Boat, Freeport TX.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General

Issued 18 August 2004 Resolved

Barge is to be presented in a clean and safe for workers condition for further inspection of all cargo tanks and all accessible voids.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 December 2004
Resolution: Tanks cleaned and inspected.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General

Issued 18 August 2004 Resolved

Epoxy patches in #3 cargo tank top.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 December 2004
Resolution: Entire tank top renewed.

Stability › Watertight Integrity › Weathertight Enclosure

Issued 18 August 2004 Resolved

Port #1 wing viod has two(2) epoxy patches.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 December 2004
Resolution: Patches removed and proper insert made.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General

Issued 18 August 2004 Resolved

Epoxy patch on star. side leading edge of #1 cargo TK (patch is intact).

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 December 2004
Resolution: Patch removed and entire tank top renewed.

Documentation

Issued 27 March 1996 Resolved

PRIOR TO LOADING ANY OIL CARGOES, AS DEFINED BY THE OIL POLLUTION ACT OF 1990, A VALID RESPONSE PLAN MUST BE ON BOARD.

Condition: Unknown
Due 27 March 1996
Resolved 27 March 1996

Documentation

Issued 25 January 1996 Resolved

PRIOR TO LOADING ANY OIL CARGOES, AS DEFINED BY THE OIL POLLUTION ACT OF 1990, A VALID RESPONSE PLAN MUST BE ON BOARD.

Condition: Unknown
Due 25 January 1996
Resolved 25 January 1996

Construction/Loadline

Issued 13 January 1995 Resolved

The vessel's gunwale fractures on the port and starboard side are to be repaired prior to loading any cargo.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 January 1995
Resolved 13 January 1995

Deck/Cargo

Issued 13 January 1995 Resolved

The vessel's cargo piping is to be hydrotested prior to loading any cargo.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 January 1995
Resolved 13 January 1995

Deck/Cargo

Issued 13 January 1995 Resolved

The vessel is not to load any cargo. Vessel is to proceed to Houston Tx. for cleaning and gas freeing.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 January 1995
Resolved 13 January 1995

Deck/Cargo

Issued 15 January 1993 Resolved

Insulate exposed steam heating lines._x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 January 1993
Resolved 15 January 1993

Construction/Loadline

Issued 15 January 1993 Resolved

Paint or permanently affix the vessel name and homeport on the stern.

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 January 1993
Resolved 15 January 1993

Deck/Cargo

Issued 15 January 1993 Resolved

Hydro test the steam heating line.

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 January 1993
Resolved 15 January 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.