CHEM 147

Freight Barge · Barge class · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named CHEM 147

CHEM 147 is a 1975 freight barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 59 inspections since 1981, most recently in December 2009, along with 8 deficiencies.

Records from 1981 to 2009. Most recent: inspection, 30 December 2009.

Built: 1975
Last inspected: 30 December 2009
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 59
Deficiencies: 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

562764

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48287

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UNITED STATES

MMSI

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Maury page id

psix-48287

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations34

…administrative events6

…with no type recorded19

Years with a record 27 calendar years (1981–2009)

The 59 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 17 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)195.1 ft × 35.1 ft × 10.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 773 / net 773

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderDRAVO CORPORATION · NEVILLE ISLAND, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1975

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionNot recorded

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 9 December 2025 · expires 31 December 2026

Service, as the file records itFreight Barge

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

Tonnage as PSIX records it773 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
773 - 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.

Inspection history · 59

30 December 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3656805

19 May 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3478880

23 April 2009 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3458963

3 March 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3426991

5 June 2008 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3228024

4 October 2007 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3072807

20 July 2007 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2999547

23 August 2006 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2757255

27 May 2005 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2384128

21 April 2005 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2340092

23 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1985430

7 October 2003 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1923300

2 December 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1723509

17 April 2002 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1605960

7 December 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1397786

5 December 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1369970

7 October 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1378825

27 April 1999 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 789863

15 March 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1473558

10 August 1998 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1446678

27 February 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1464080

19 March 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1416463

7 March 1997 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1371690

6 June 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 458399

9 April 1996 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1383181

8 February 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1459157

28 June 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 486596

25 April 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 492637

15 March 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1410924

3 March 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1151273

19 January 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 646108

9 January 1993 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1141073

9 November 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 537931

9 March 1992 Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 944237

27 January 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 469900

30 July 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 464273

25 July 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 540671

29 March 1991 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 901540

5 March 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1242474

6 February 1991 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 909397

10 January 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 499084

24 January 1990 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 910598

8 September 1989 Administrative

Administrative · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 891593

20 July 1989 Administrative

Administrative · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 894346

23 May 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 462393

24 January 1989 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 893606

5 October 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 490644

22 March 1988 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 994755

28 January 1988 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1013998

28 December 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 439847

22 April 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 458969

5 February 1987 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1012996

19 June 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 479171

20 March 1986 COI Inspection · Credit Drydock

Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 998533

4 June 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 974733

1 February 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 971550

14 January 1983 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 965599

16 July 1982 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 966536

7 January 1981 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 965898

Deficiency record · 8

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 20 July 2007 Resolved

Provide documentation of completed 30-year midbody survey IAW 46 CFR 31.10-21a.

Due 3 August 2007
Resolved 14 October 2007
Resolution: Vessel has provided report of 30-year midbody survey IAW CFR 31.10-21a with professional engineering endorsement.

Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Liquid Level Gaging

Issued 27 May 2005 Resolved

Worked after installation, returned to proper operation.

Condition: Unknown
Due 28 May 2005
Resolved 28 May 2005

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space

Issued 27 May 2005 Resolved

Redo non-skid paint in way of deck to tanktop accessway.

Condition: Unknown
Due 28 May 2005
Resolved 27 May 2005

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid)

Issued 17 April 2002 Resolved

EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN CABLE WAS SEVERED. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Emergency Shut-down

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 April 2002
Resolved 17 April 2002
Resolution: THE COMPANY REPLACED THE CABLE

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Flame Screens

Issued 17 April 2002 Resolved

FLAME SCREEN WAS TORN AND REPLACED BY THE COMPANY.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 April 2002
Resolved 17 April 2002
Resolution: COMPANY REPLACED THE FLAME SCREEN

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

Issued 17 April 2002 Resolved

EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN SIGN WAS UNREADABLE.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 May 2002
Resolved 17 April 2002
Resolution: COMPANY REPAINTED THE SIGN.

Deck/Cargo

Issued 9 March 1992 Resolved

PRIOR TO LOADING CAUSTIC SODA SOLUTION, RENEW THE BRASS PV VALVES WITH ONESTHAT ARE NOT CONSTRUCTED WITH ZINC OR ALUMINUM._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 April 1992
Resolved 10 March 1992

Construction/Loadline

Issued 6 February 1991 Resolved

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO, OR REPLACE, TORN AWAY BITT ON STBD STERN CORNER.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 February 1991
Resolved 6 February 1991

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.