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MM 134

Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

MM 134 is a 1998 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 66 inspections since 1998, most recently in August 2026, along with 19 deficiencies and 8 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2016.

Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 3 August 2026.

Built
1998
Last inspected
3 August 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
66
Deficiencies
19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
8 investigations · 2002–2016
Inspected with
11 other vessels
Also recorded as
2 other names

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 August 2026
Recorded inspections66
…physical examinations42
…administrative events10
…with no type recorded14
Deficiencies 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 26 calendar years (1998–2026)
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

US Official No.
1066480
IMO number
—
Call sign
—
MISLE id
474574
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-474574

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)297.5 ft × 54.0 ft × 12.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 1,619 / net 1,619
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTRINITY · ASHLAND CITY, TN, UNITED STATES · built 1998
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionUNSPECIFIED
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 8 September 2025 · expires 30 September 2026
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 it1619 - Simplified, Gross Ton
1619 - Simplified, 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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 11

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.

MADISON NICOLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 108448 · 27 February 2016 · activity 5824006KOLBI MICHELLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 116018 · 27 February 2016 · activity 5824006MM138 Tank Barge · MISLE 496085 · 27 February 2016 · activity 5824006KOLBI MICHELLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 116018 · 7 September 2012 · activity 4437440MM138 Tank Barge · MISLE 496085 · 7 September 2012 · activity 4437440KOLBI MICHELLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 116018 · 16 February 2012 · activity 4245623NGL 3010 Tank Barge · MISLE 494148 · 16 February 2012 · activity 4245623KOLBI MICHELLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 116018 · 1 February 2012 · activity 4236249NGL 3010 Tank Barge · MISLE 494148 · 1 February 2012 · activity 4236249CAPT SAM YOUNT Towing Vessel · MISLE 138506 · 14 March 2007 · activity 2888296KIRBY 29185 Tank Barge · MISLE 511839 · 14 March 2007 · activity 2888296H.B. I Towing Vessel · MISLE 71695 · 28 December 2006 · activity 2847373H.B. I Towing Vessel · MISLE 71695 · 18 November 2006 · activity 2824777H.B. I Towing Vessel · MISLE 71695 · 31 January 2006 · activity 2591268KIRBY 29405 Tank Barge · MISLE 19120 · 8 March 2004 · activity 2020754KIRBY 28702 Tank Barge · MISLE 53984 · 8 March 2004 · activity 2020754GRANDMA GERT Towing Vessel · MISLE 68144 · 5 October 2002 · activity 1687544DEBBIE GRAHAM Towing Vessel · MISLE 68991 · 5 October 2002 · activity 1687544KIRBY 29185 Tank Barge · MISLE 511839 · 5 October 2002 · activity 1687544

Inspection history · 66

3 August 2026 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8453463
17 April 2026 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8349525
1 April 2026 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8340463
14 April 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8111402
2 October 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7800290
21 April 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7672964
23 June 2022 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7480081
9 September 2021 MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7306203
6 July 2020 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6991504
24 June 2019 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6721072
27 June 2018 Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6457862
6 June 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6167872
1 June 2017 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6160036
17 February 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6090553
17 August 2016 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5975652
22 June 2016 COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Cargo Tank Internal
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5908500
27 February 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5824006
6 October 2015 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5737190
21 September 2015 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5726982
10 July 2015 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5179945
3 September 2014 Periodic Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4977832
23 July 2013 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4662223
7 September 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4437440
5 July 2012 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4364935
16 February 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4245623
1 February 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4236249
1 December 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3902147
5 November 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3885573
3 September 2010 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3841141
18 August 2010 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3826098
22 April 2010 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3722346
18 February 2010 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3680424
7 August 2009 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3556537
13 February 2009 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3417187
16 May 2008 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3202704
31 January 2008 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3140227
29 January 2008 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3139637
16 October 2007 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3081041
1 August 2007 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3015554
14 March 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2888296
5 March 2007 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2882217
28 December 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2847373
18 November 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2824777
22 May 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2670780
19 May 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2653472
10 March 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2599609
31 January 2006 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2577057
31 January 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2591268
13 December 2004 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIDET WEST DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2256736
27 May 2004 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2078831
19 May 2004 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2071420
8 March 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2020754
29 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978914
25 August 2003 Cargo Tank Internal
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1886363
23 July 2003 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1861863
22 May 2003 Periodic Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1799219
5 October 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1687544
8 March 2002 Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1492725
22 January 2001 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1057771
10 May 2000 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1049942
28 February 2000 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1453720
13 July 1999 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1471562
16 December 1998 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 808636
7 August 1998 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1131729
31 July 1998 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 795536
30 June 1998 Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1446667

Deficiency record · 19

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 2 October 2023 Resolved
During each inspection or re-inspection for certification, all wing voids, rakes, cofferdams, and other void spaces on tank barges must be opened and checked from on-deck for the presence of water or cargo. Water was found in #2 continuous void tank up to the waterline. Damage needs to be identified and repaired with a final test in the presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 November 2023
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory air test of 4' x 3' knuckle insert IWO (P) #2 void.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers
Issued 2 July 2018 Resolved
Vapor line pin on the prot side was partially sheared off.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 August 2018
Resolved 3 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel rewelded required pin onto the vapor line.
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Liquid Overfill Protection
Issued 2 June 2017 Resolved
Vsl's battery for high level/overfill alarm is located within 10' of cargo pipe flange & isn't in an approved intrinsically safe/explosionproof enclosure. Vsl must remove battery or entire arrangement prior to cargo ops. Vsl must prove proper operation of alternate high level/overfill alarm within 30 days.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 July 2017
Resolved 6 June 2017
Resolution: Received paid invoice from vsl rep that battery/installation removed from vessel & high level/overfill alarm system worked satisfactorily.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Weld
Issued 21 September 2015 Resolved
The barge has an approximately 1/16" hole along a weld on the port #2 cargo tank top. It has been temporarily repaired with a quarter sized patch of JB Weld.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 October 2015
Resolved 6 October 2015
Resolution: Repairs made to #2 Cargo Tank top to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 3 September 2014 Resolved
4' X 4' insert required on the #3 port cargo tank call out.
Due 9 September 2014
Resolved 8 September 2014
Resolution: examined welds and witnessed air test on tank at 2 psi. ALL SAT
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Piping/Hoses
Issued 18 August 2010 Resolved
Each vessel vapor connection flange must have a permanently installed 0.5 inch diameter stud at least on inch long projecting outward from the flange face. Port side flange connection was missing stud. 46CFR 39.20-1
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 September 2010
Resolution: Port flange connection has been reinstalled.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Tank Level Monitoring Device
Issued 18 August 2010 Resolved
Replace glass in 3 starboard ullage sight glass
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 September 2010
Resolution: 3 stbd ullage sight glass has been renewed.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Transfer Hose
Issued 18 August 2010 Resolved
Each hose must be tested annually to 1.5 times the maximum allowable working pressure. Proof of compliance with 33 CFR 155.800 and 33 CFR 170 for all non-metallic transfer hoses.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 September 2010
Resolution: Nonmettalic transfer hose/pipeline was tested on 4/22/2010 at Bludworth marine LLC.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Relief Valve
Issued 18 August 2010 Resolved
Each transfer system relief valve must open at or below the pressure at which it is to open. Relief valves must be tested annually. Provide Proof of compliance with 33 CFR 156.170
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 September 2010
Resolution: Relief valve was tested on 4/22/2010 at Bludworth Marine LLC.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 18 August 2010 Resolved
Renew all wasted hatch covers and dog brackets. Ensure that all gaskets provide for a water tight seal and dogs fasten tightly.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 September 2010
Resolution: The following hatches were replaced in their entirity Stbd- bow rake, the following wing tanks hatch #''s 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and stbd stern box. Port side wing tank hatch # 11.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Declaration of Inspection
Issued 18 August 2010 Resolved
Although several Declarations of Inspection were located in the vessel's mailbox, there were none from the previous 30 days.
Due 5 November 2010
Resolved 1 October 2010
Resolution: Vessel owner has informed the IO that they will retain future DOIs onboard the vessel. He was unable to locate the DOIs for the previous 30 days.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 18 August 2010 Resolved
The Certificate of Documantation was expired.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 November 2010
Resolved 11 July 2011
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 18 February 2010 Resolved
Starboard stern box comer wrap is set-in with a 12 inch crack with an 1/8 inch gap. Complete repairs not later than 05 April 2010 to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 April 2010
Resolved 22 April 2010
Resolution: Witnessed succesfull air test of all repairs. CWO2 A. Willett MSU Port Arthur
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 7 August 2009 Resolved
#5 port forward and aft wing void hatches severely wasted preventing watertight seal. Repair in accordance with 46 CFR 42.15 to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 September 2009
Resolved 18 February 2010
Resolution: Repaired to satisfaction of attending marine inspector in accordance with 46 CFR 42.15-30.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 7 August 2009 Resolved
Port bow rake hatch, #1 starboard aft wing void hatch, and #2 stbd forward wing void hatch missing gasket. Renew gasket to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 September 2009
Resolved 18 February 2010
Resolution: Gaskets renewed to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Liquid Overfill Protection
Issued 7 August 2009 Resolved
Unable to complete test of high level overfill alarms. Complete test in accordance with 46 CFR 39.20-9 to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 August 2009
Resolution: Vessel acquired high level/overfill alarm test box. Conducted satisfactory test of alarms.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Connecting Rod
Issued 7 August 2009 Resolved
Engine Tachometer inoperable. Renew or repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 February 2010
Resolution: Engine tachometer operable.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 10 March 2006 Resolved
Install protective cover/lagging on prime mover exhaust. (46CFR 32.02-15)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 April 2006
Resolved 16 March 2006
Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems
Issued 19 May 2004 Resolved
Prior to loading cargo, have all pressure/vacuum valves tested by Coast Guard Marine Inspector. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Vessel Vapor Overpressure/Vacuum Protection
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 May 2004
Resolved 27 May 2004

Casualty record · 8

5 October 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 1687544
8 March 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2020754
31 January 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2591268
18 November 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2824777
14 March 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 2888296
1 February 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4236249
7 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4437440
27 February 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5824006
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.

Recorded names · 2

FMT 3004 (2002–2007), CCM-3004 (2012–2016). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.