IB 970

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

IB 970 is a 1974 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 88 inspections since 1983, most recently in November 2024, along with 20 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2008.

Records from 1983 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 4 November 2024.

Built: 1974
Last inspected: 4 November 2024
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 88
Deficiencies: 20 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2008
Inspected with: 6 other vessels

Identity

560552

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48168

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-48168

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.

Inspections, by type

Recorded inspections88

…physical examinations55

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded26

Years with a record 40 calendar years (1983–2024)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by the kind of activity 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)195.0 ft × 35.0 ft × 10.2 ft

Registered tonnagegross 766 / net 766

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderST LOUIS SHIP · ST LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES · built 1974

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUnknown

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portST LOUIS, MO

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 10 March 2026 · expires 31 March 2027

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 it766 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
766 - 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 6

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.

NEIL N. DIEHL Towing Vessel · MISLE 200188 · 4 February 2008 · activity 3141565 ING 1909 Freight Barge · MISLE 421904 · 4 February 2008 · activity 3141565 KIRBY 28000B Tank Barge · MISLE 41448 · 5 March 1995 · activity 96517 KIRBY 6501 Tank Barge · MISLE 50828 · 5 March 1995 · activity 96517 KIRBY 10022 Tank Barge · MISLE 51411 · 5 March 1995 · activity 96517 DARLANE B Towing Vessel · MISLE 138282 · 5 March 1995 · activity 96517

Inspection history · 88

4 November 2024 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8031788

16 April 2024 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7896127

16 April 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7896819

22 May 2023 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7694462

10 March 2022 Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7411621

10 November 2020 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7093053

31 October 2018 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6572804

1 September 2017 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6282133

6 September 2016 MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5987214

10 September 2015 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5756605

17 October 2014 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5022673

17 October 2013 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4735398

21 August 2013 Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4691741

30 October 2012 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4490528

29 October 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4474524

5 September 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4433293

7 March 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4258647

23 January 2012 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4229670

12 January 2012 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4223724

31 August 2011 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3971925

7 October 2010 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3864281

9 March 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3690340

17 February 2009 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3416818

4 February 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3141565

30 January 2008 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3139259

19 January 2008 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3134041

16 January 2007 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2854363

21 December 2006 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2844185

26 July 2006 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2725483

9 March 2006 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2593937

5 April 2005 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2326706

28 April 2004 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MIDET WEST DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2054628

20 January 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1991371

30 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1973728

25 February 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1749444

25 February 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1749731

19 February 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MIDET WEST DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1487252

26 March 2001 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1391480

29 April 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 444722

10 September 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1369337

6 November 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1388647

23 July 1998 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 798067

10 October 1997 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 774692

10 October 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 776416

10 May 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 520594

12 November 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1356005

6 December 1995 COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1463201

5 March 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 96517

18 January 1995 Re-Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 869068

3 March 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 853130

7 October 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1356426

5 October 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1250183

29 September 1992 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1262006

15 November 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 437503

16 May 1991 COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 922747

28 March 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 456308

25 March 1991 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1305936

22 February 1991 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 996512

9 November 1990 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1229026

22 August 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 482711

16 August 1990 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1216657

4 May 1990 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 921389

28 December 1989 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1236057

21 August 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 444878

18 July 1989 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1204084

12 October 1988 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1201888

4 October 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 462547

15 September 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 457082

17 August 1988 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1352970

12 February 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 495147

12 August 1987 Administrative

Administrative · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1336694

7 August 1987 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1029397

1 July 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 453261

1 December 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 540813

26 September 1986 COI Inspection · Credit Drydock

Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1006160

8 September 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 530783

4 February 1986 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1304868

16 January 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CINCINNATI · Activity 474512

16 January 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CINCINNATI · Activity 993721

17 October 1985 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 990982

11 October 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 539990

3 May 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1287737

29 November 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 974596

24 November 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 528816

18 July 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 536314

22 June 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 457133

14 June 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 506263

25 October 1983 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 966457

Deficiency record · 20

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking

Issued 16 April 2024 Resolved

When major alterations or major repairs of tank vessels become necessary the work shall be done under the direction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspections, and shall be in accordance with the regulations in effect for new construction insofar as possible. Vessel has multiple fractures on the tank trunk top of the #2 cargo tank. Provide permanent repair proposal and make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 30.01-10

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 23 May 2024
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory permanent repairs.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Trunk

Issued 12 January 2012 Resolved

Raised Trunk of the #3 Cargo tank portside sustained hole(s) during the sandblasting phase of the stripping & painting maintenance. Permanent repairs to be conducted with an 18"x 34" plate insert.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 January 2012

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Trunk

Issued 12 January 2012 Resolved

Raised Trunk of the #3 Cargo tank starboard side sustained hole(s) during the sandblasting phase of the stripping & painting maintenance. Permanent repairs to be conducted with an 18"x 30" plate insert.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 January 2012

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld

Issued 7 October 2010 Resolved

After repairs were made and a NDT water test conducted, it was discovered that all welds had some level of porosity. MI instructed the repair yard to gouge and re-weld both inserts.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 October 2010
Resolved 8 October 2010
Resolution: Both inserts were gouged and re-welded and again NDT tested with a fire hose. Both inserts passed NDT.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 19 January 2008 Resolved

Repair damage to #1 starboard void, fractured in collision with another barge.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 February 2008
Resolved 30 January 2008
Resolution: Cropped and renewed approx. 5ft of bilge knuckle and approx. 18"x36" botom plate. Air tested all repairs, test sat.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)

Issued 25 July 2006 Resolved

Provide satisfactory documentation to [name withheld]/Galveston that this vessel has operated in fresh water service at least 6 of the last 12 months. If the vessel has not been operated in fresh water service at least 6 of the last 12 months or satisfactory documentation cannot be provided, the vessel will be required to be inspected IAW the salt water intervals prescribed in 46 CFR 31.10-21(a)(1)

Due 25 August 2006
Resolved 21 December 2006

Construction/Loadline

Issued 26 March 2001 Resolved

Provide draft marks for vessel.

Condition: Unknown
Due 26 April 2001
Resolved 16 April 2001

Construction/Loadline

Issued 26 March 2001 Resolved

Provide name on vessel.

Condition: Unknown
Due 26 April 2001
Resolved 16 April 2001

Documentation

Issued 26 March 2001 Resolved

Vessel operated 21 days past their 90 reinspection window.

Condition: Unknown
Due 27 March 2001
Resolved 16 April 2001

Documentation

Issued 6 November 1998 Resolved

Prior to loading specified dangerous cargo BNZ in concentrations greater than 70% BNZ by volume, bu in no case later than (90) days provide documentation of GMSC approval for carriage with vessel's vapor control system.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 November 1998
Resolved 6 November 1998

Documentation

Issued 6 November 1998 Resolved

Vessel prohibited from carrying oil products as defined in 33 CFR 155 subpart D for which a vwessle response plan is required. Current letter onboard expired 01AUG98 and is issued to previous owner. Current valid ltr(IAW MSIS) not on board.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 November 1998
Resolved 6 November 1998

Construction/Loadline

Issued 22 February 1991 Resolved

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO 3' X 1 1/2" FRACTURE, 1" HOLE AND AREA SET-IN IN WAY OF STERN DECK KNUCKLE. CROP AND RENEW APPROXIMATELY 5' X 4' AREA TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COGNIZANT OCMI.

Condition: Unknown
Due 22 February 1991
Resolved 22 February 1991

Deck/Cargo

Issued 4 May 1990 Resolved

PRIOR TO USE OF THE VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM, MAKE THE SYSTEM AVAILABLE FOR TESTING AND INSPECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH USCG-MSC APPROVED PLAN.

Condition: Unknown
Due 4 May 1990
Resolved 4 May 1990

Deck/Cargo

Issued 16 January 1986 Resolved

REPACK AS NECESSARY THE REACH ROD PACKING GLANDS.