TURN FUELER

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

TURN FUELER is a 1998 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 49 inspections since 1999, most recently in May 2025, along with 23 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 8 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2018.

Records from 1999 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 5 May 2025.

Built: 1998
Last inspected: 5 May 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 49
Deficiencies: 23 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 8 investigations · 2006–2018
Inspected with: 7 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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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 5 May 2025

Recorded inspections49

…physical examinations36

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded10

Deficiencies 23 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 26 calendar years (1999–2025)

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

1074641

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484452

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UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-484452

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)297.5 ft × 52.0 ft × 12.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,559 / net 1,559

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderNEWPARK SHIPBUILDING CO GALVESTON ISLAND · GALVESTON, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1998

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portPORT ARTHUR, TX

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry, non-fishing vessel

DocumentationValid · issued 29 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it1559 - Simplified, Gross Ton
1559 - Simplified, Net Ton

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49 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 23 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 operational control with the dates imposed and removed; 7 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 1 other recorded name, with years; 8 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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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 · 7

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.

Inspection history · 49

5 May 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8129831

14 January 2025 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8063856

1 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7899700

2 August 2023 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7757025

9 June 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7472293

19 May 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7200392

6 May 2020 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6949213

8 May 2019 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6655016

10 May 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6416116

22 March 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6376715

20 April 2017 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6126727

29 March 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5842572

26 February 2016 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5822944

10 April 2015 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Damage Survey · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5103839

23 March 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5089837

23 March 2015 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5090146

5 December 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5036204

11 April 2014 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4832672

3 July 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4369873

4 June 2012 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4328425

22 March 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4277982

15 June 2011 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4040652

26 April 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3724537

9 March 2010 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3693151

9 March 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3697518

24 February 2010 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3681276

6 February 2010 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3677688

6 February 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3682685

3 March 2009 Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3426564

3 April 2008 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3175191

1 March 2007 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2878745

24 March 2006 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2608750

23 March 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2608942

22 February 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2590065

1 February 2006 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2577708

18 January 2006 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2567963

20 April 2005 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2338599

31 March 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2034732

29 March 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2033066

5 February 2004 Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2001182

16 April 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1774692

13 February 2003 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1744188

8 April 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1602166

1 February 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1457873

16 February 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1437666

1 November 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 434322

30 September 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 29572

21 April 1999 Administrative

Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 790825

8 February 1999 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1416769

Deficiency record · 23

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)

Issued 19 May 2021 Resolved

Cargo pump relief valves shall be tested at least once each year. Safety relief valve has not been tested annually. Provide certification of an annual test to attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: Cargo pump relieve valve was tested. Report was provided.

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)

Issued 19 May 2021 Resolved

Cargo pump pressure gage shall be tested at least once a year. Cargo pump pressure gage was not tested annually. Provide certification of an annual test to the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: Cargo pump pressure gauge was tested. Report was provided.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts

Issued 19 May 2021 Resolved

Gears, couplings, flywheels, and all machinery capable of injuring personnel shall be provided with adequate covers or guards. The bottom side of the drive shaft for the cargo pump engine is exposed and high enough to create a hazard to personnel. Add a cover or guard on the entire underside of the drive shaft adequate to prevent personnel from contacting rotating parts to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: A guard was placed underside of the drive shaft.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts

Issued 19 May 2021 Resolved

Gears, couplings, flywheels, and all machinery capable of injuring personnel shall be provided with adequate covers or guards. The belts on the cargo pump engine were exposed creating a hazard to personnel. Add an adequate cover or guard to prevent personnel from contacting rotating belts to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: A guard was replaced around the rotating belts.

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)

Issued 19 May 2021 Resolved

Each non-rising stem valve must be fitted with an indicator to show whether the valve is opened or closed. Supply and return valves on the cargo pump engine did not indicate whether the valves were opened or closed. Renew valves with either rising stem, ball valves, or other equivalent to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 June 2021
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: Valves were replaced with ball valves.

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)

Issued 19 May 2021 Resolved

Each hose must be marked with the name of the product for which the hose may be used or "OIL SERVICE", the Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) and date of manufacture. All hoses found on board the SMITTY 18 were no marked as required. Mark cargo hoses as required to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2021
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: 05 new hoses were purchased and placed on the barge. Hoses were marked properly amd tested. Proper documentaion attesting to the tests of the hoses was provided.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 19 May 2021 Resolved

Main and auxiliary machinery and piping systems shall conform to Subchapter F of this chapter. An exhaust leak was found on the cargo pump engine. Repair or replace equipment as needed to prevent exhaust leakage to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2021
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: The engine below were replaced. Witnessed satisfactory test of the cargo pump engine. No exhaust leaks were detected.

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)

Issued 19 May 2021 Resolved

Each valve shall be legibly marked with USCG approval number. The P/V valve on the cargo venting system was not marker with the approval number (Q-Spec). Mark the P/V valve as appropriate to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2021
Resolved 2 June 2021
Resolution: Received photograph of the PV stamped with the Coast Guard approval number.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 26 February 2016 Resolved

3 in X 2 in puncture port side at 6 ft draft line

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 March 2016
Resolved 28 February 2016
Resolution: Repairs completed & verified.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 23 March 2015 Resolved

Vessel suffered a 26 foot long by 10 inch deep inset on the gunwhale on the #5 and #6 port wing voids. Vessel givien a PTP to Sector Mobile to discharge and affect repairs.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2015
Resolved 21 April 2015
Resolution: Cropped and renewed area with new steel plating. Soap and blow testing was conducted all new welds and repairs were found to be in satisfactory condition.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 23 March 2015 Resolved

Vessl suffered an inset to the #6 port wing void approx 15 inches long by 4 inches deep on the gun whale. Crop and replace to the satisfaction of the attending MI.

Deck/Cargo › Towing › Chocks

Issued 23 March 2015 Resolved

Cleat on #6 port wing void damaged.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2015
Resolved 21 April 2015

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 9 March 2010 Resolved

Due to the events of 09Mar2010 that resulted in a hole above the waterline, the barge is allowed to offload all cargo at the L&L Dock in Venice. Upon completion of offloading, notify the DMI of the barge condition and intended repair yard. Prior to conducting additional cargo operations, the barge along with a repair proposal must be presented for review/approval prior to affecting repairs.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 March 2010
Resolution: Repair to damaged area was completed. Conducted satisfactory air test.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Double Hull

Issued 6 February 2010 Resolved

After lighterning vsl at LNL Docks 15, 16, & 17 in Port Fourchon, LA, proceed to shipyard for repairs of headlog damage that occured on 06FEB2010

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 May 2010
Resolved 24 February 2010
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory visual inspection and air test of 4''x3'' insert on port side headlog and 2''x6'' insert of bottom plate on rake slope below headlog insert.

Operations/Management › Casualty Reporting/Post-Casualty Actions › Notice of Marine Casualty

Issued 24 March 2006 Resolved

As a result of the collision with the M/V TEXAS GAL on 23MAR06 and resultant damage, the vessel is directed to the ASCO dock to offload all cargo and all diesel from the cargo pump fuel tank resevior. Following CG inspection to validate vessel's seaworthiness, the vessel may proceed to a drydock located in [name withheld] area of responsibility to effect permanent repairs.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 March 2006
Resolved 2 June 2006
Resolution: Vessel currently in drydock at Elmwood Shipyard in New Orleans'' AOR.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 24 March 2006 Resolved

Gas-free vessel and effect permanent repairs to the stern void and #7 starboard void compartments. Repairs shall be made to the satisfaction of a CG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 March 2006
Resolved 9 June 2006
Resolution: All repairs made and air test conducted to the satisfactory of attending MI''s.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank

Issued 24 March 2006 Resolved

Gas-free cargo pump engine diesel fuel reservoir and effect permanent repairs to pinhole fracture in weld in way of tank-deck plating junction. Repairs shall be made to the satisfaction of a CG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 March 2006
Resolved 9 June 2006
Resolution: Satisfactory repairs made and air test conducted to the satisfactory of attending MI''s.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 18 January 2006 Resolved

Sharp set-in port side #1 wing void near gunwale.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 February 2006
Resolution: Conducted visual inspection and air test on port side # 1 wing void gunwale. Inspection and air test satisfactory.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 18 January 2006 Resolved

Smooth set-in port side #5 wing void on gunwale.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 February 2006
Resolution: Conducted visual inspection and air test on port side # 5 wing void gunwale. Inspection and air test satisfactory.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary)

Issued 29 March 2004 Resolved

Fix leaking fuel line.

Due 29 March 2004
Resolved 29 March 2004
Resolution: Leak corrected same day by mechanic.

Pollution Prevention/Response › Response Equipment

Issued 29 March 2004 Resolved

Barge is equiped with large aluminum containers with a hinged lid. Hinges were fractured but lid could still be removed if need be. Notified barge rep, he said he would fix them as soon as possible. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Containers

Due 29 March 2004
Resolved 29 March 2004
Resolution: Good repore w/ barge rep. No cg-835 issued.

Construction/Loadline › Hull

Issued 13 February 2003 Resolved

While vsl was docking, the barge struck an object that puntured the side shell. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Side Shell

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 February 2003
Resolved 13 February 2003
Resolution: Side shell was cut out and replaced.

Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems

Issued 13 February 2003 Resolved

Vapor connections not properly marked. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping/Hoses

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 February 2003
Resolved 24 February 2003
Resolution: Company painted correct wording on piping.

Casualty record · 8

23 March 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2608942

6 February 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3682685

9 March 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3697518

25 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3996161

22 March 2012Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4277982

6 April 2013Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 4565330

23 March 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5089837

10 May 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6416116

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 · 1

SMITTY 18 (2006–2018). 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

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