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MGI 1830

MGI 1830 is a 1975 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 66 inspections since 1981, most recently in August 2012, along with 34 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2007.

Records from 1981 to 2012. Most recent: inspection, 31 August 2012.

Built
1975
Last inspected
31 August 2012
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 14 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 31 August 2012
…with no type recorded25
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 28 calendar years (1981–2012)
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

Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-48582

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it1363 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
1363 - 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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Detail on this page

66 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 34 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 15 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 2 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record, as PSIX holds it. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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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 · 15

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.

MISS JULIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 146370 · 18 May 2007 · activity 2935216CAPT CRAIG Towing Vessel · MISLE 202212 · 12 July 2006 · activity 2710699TYLER T Towing Vessel · MISLE 447767 · 12 July 2006 · activity 2710699CAPT CRAIG Towing Vessel · MISLE 202212 · 30 March 2006 · activity 2619240TYLER T Towing Vessel · MISLE 447767 · 30 March 2006 · activity 2619240CT 1902 Tank Barge · MISLE 48258 · 6 May 1999 · activity 246302603 Tank Barge · MISLE 48262 · 6 May 1999 · activity 246302403 Tank Barge · MISLE 52504 · 6 May 1999 · activity 24630HAILEY NICOLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 202324 · 6 May 1999 · activity 24630DIAIA Tank Barge · MISLE 48579 · 10 November 1995 · activity 173024CT 1805 Tank Barge · MISLE 48580 · 10 November 1995 · activity 173024CT 2406 Tank Barge · MISLE 48581 · 10 November 1995 · activity 173024KIRBY 30712 Tank Barge · MISLE 53353 · 10 November 1995 · activity 173024ELLY LANE Towing Vessel · MISLE 131296 · 10 November 1995 · activity 173024JAMES E JACKSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 141918 · 10 November 1995 · activity 1730241903 Tank Barge · MISLE 48261 · 9 March 1993 · activity 126595CT 1805 Tank Barge · MISLE 48580 · 9 March 1993 · activity 126595LOUISIANA Towing Vessel · MISLE 204301 · 9 March 1993 · activity 126595

Inspection history · 66

31 August 2012 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4432125
24 June 2011 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4054124
14 January 2010 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3664578
26 February 2009 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3424237
7 April 2008 Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3179133
18 October 2007 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3082344
29 May 2007 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2947289
23 May 2007 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2938267
18 May 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2935216
22 August 2006 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2756935
12 July 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2710699
6 April 2006 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2618146
30 March 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2619240
25 August 2005 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2474008
8 June 2004 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2092271
28 May 2004 Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2017966
11 March 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1943597
6 July 2001 Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1391523
13 June 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 821639
13 March 2000 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1047386
6 May 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 24630
25 June 1998 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1408124
27 August 1997 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1467025
23 July 1996 Administrative
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1087751
10 July 1996 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1089276
26 June 1996 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 932989
9 January 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 519552
19 December 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1181161
19 December 1995 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1182005
11 November 1995 Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1183914
10 November 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 173024
8 December 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 831680
14 August 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 864744
20 July 1994 Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1431386
10 March 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 519881
18 February 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1164038
12 November 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 829497
22 October 1993 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1382657
9 March 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 126595
1 March 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 472348
18 September 1992 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 959110
10 June 1992 Administrative
Administrative · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 953194
22 April 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 502702
1 October 1991 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 937688
29 May 1991 Administrative
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1335209
22 September 1990 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1220976
27 June 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 502810
1 December 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 907860
21 November 1989 Administrative
Administrative · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 912128
24 October 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 488509
13 October 1989 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1343307
13 June 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 893239
27 October 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 459816
21 October 1988 COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1200561
11 February 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 452554
10 December 1987 COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1008511
11 March 1987 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1323253
3 March 1987 Administrative
Administrative · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1312081
10 February 1987 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1012441
28 July 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 534273
30 May 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 479258
23 January 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1304965
11 December 1985 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1305901
15 July 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 523599
29 January 1982 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1279016
11 December 1981 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 969650

Deficiency record · 34

Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 31 August 2012 Resolved
Provide a written & detailed Salvage Plan prior to refloating of tank barge MGI 1830 to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] must address pollution prevention countermeasures, site safety plan and survey by a reputable Marine Surveyor attesting to the structural integrity of the vessel. Provide Salvage Plan no later than 07Sep2010.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 September 2012
Resolved 6 September 2012
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 31 August 2012 Resolved
Provide written intentions of how tank barge MGI 1830 will meet all applicable Coast Guard Marine Inspection regulations no later than 07Sep12 to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 September 2012
Resolved 6 September 2012
Resolution: Vessel owner will gas-free barge and then surrender COI. Vessel will be scrapped.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 31 August 2012 Resolved
Prior to moving barge from Bayou Fleet, provide a written independent survey of the matrial confition (integrity of all void, cargo tanks, and hull) of tank barge MGI 1830 to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Due 20 December 2012
Resolved 31 August 2012
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 31 August 2012 Resolved
Provide a written proposal for effecting temporary repairs to holed / damaged void that permitting the ingress of water to the satisfacvtion of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to moving vessel from its present location at Bayou Fleet (LMR 125.5, RDB).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 April 2013
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 24 June 2011 Resolved
gauge out to good metal and repair 5' diameter hole in watertight bulkhead between #2 &#3 voids. Crop and renew to original proir to carrying any cargo.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 July 2011
Resolved 14 July 2011
Resolution: Extensive repairs were done to all portions of the vessel. Vessel watertight.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Heating › General
Issued 7 April 2008 Resolved
Thermal fluid heater may not be operated until repaired and then inspected by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. The unit must remain tagged out.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2009
Resolved 23 December 2009
Resolution: Added endorsement to subject vessel''s COI requiring their thermal fluid heater to be inspected by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to operation. Unit has been rendered inoperable by removing fuel connections and boiler controls.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 7 April 2008 Resolved
Renew the areas of #3 Cargo tank top which are below minimum scantlings.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2009
Resolved 26 February 2009
Resolution: Repairs made by Southwest Shipyard, Brady Island, Houston, TX.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 23 May 2007 Resolved
Make temporary repairs of one 12" X 1" fracture 4' down from deck line and 20' inboard from STBD stern wrapper.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 June 2007
Resolved 29 May 2007
Resolution: Examined welds & witnessed satisfactory air tested welds of 72"x1/2" transom plate 16'' long, 48"x3/4" upper transom plate 16" long and 30"x3/8 aft deck plate 19''6" long. 3/8"x8''x8'' and 3/8"x2''x10'' deck plate in the way of the stbd stern wrapper.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 6 April 2006 Resolved
Barge has port 4" hole in bow rake. Vessel is to proceed to discharge and go directly to ship yard for permanent repairs.
Due 4 May 2006
Resolved 6 April 2006
Resolution: 06Apr06: Conducted repair check. Examined welds and witnessed satisfactory air test of 18" x 24" x 3/8” insert in bow rake. Cleared 835 issued 04Apr06.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 11 November 1995 Resolved
CROP AND RENEW SIDE SHELL PLATING AND DECK PLATING IN WAY OF #1STBD WING VOID
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 November 1995
Resolved 11 November 1995
Construction/Loadline
Issued 11 November 1995 Resolved
MAKE REPAIRS AS NESISSARY TO THE BULKHEAD BETWEEN #2 STBD WING VOID AND THE#1 STBD WING VOID.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 November 1995
Resolved 11 November 1995
Construction/Loadline
Issued 11 November 1995 Resolved
REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL INTERNAL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS IN #1 STBD VOID
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 November 1995
Resolved 11 November 1995
Construction/Loadline
Issued 11 November 1995 Resolved
REPAIR FRACTURE IN WAY OF BULKHEAD BETWEEN #1 STBD WING VOID AND #1 CENTER CARGO TANK
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 November 1995
Resolved 11 November 1995
Deck/Cargo
Issued 1 October 1991 Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF CARGO PUMP ENGINE REMOTE SHUT-OFF.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 October 1991
Resolved 4 October 1991
Deck/Cargo
Issued 1 October 1991 Resolved
FREE STICKING VALVE DISC ON #1 CARGO TANK PRESSURE VACUUM VALVE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 October 1991
Resolved 4 October 1991
Deck/Cargo
Issued 13 October 1989 Resolved
PRIOR TO OPERATION, BUT NLT 13NOV89, PRESENT THERMAL FLUID HEATER TO MARINEINSPECTOR, DEMONSTRATING PROPER OPERATION OF HEATER AND ALARMS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 October 1989
Resolved 13 October 1989
Deck/Cargo
Issued 10 February 1987 Resolved
DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF THERMAL FLUID HEATER SAFETIES IN THE PRESENCE OF A COAST GUARD INSPECTOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 February 1987
Resolved 10 February 1987
Unknown
Issued 23 January 1986 Resolved
DRAFT MARKS ARE TO PAINTED IN A CONTRASTING COLOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1986
Resolved 23 January 1986
Unknown
Issued 23 January 1986 Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF GENERATOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1986
Resolved 23 January 1986
Unknown
Issued 23 January 1986 Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF RELIEF VALVE TO AIR RECIEVER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1986
Resolved 23 January 1986
Unknown
Issued 23 January 1986 Resolved
RENEW FUEL HOSES TO CARGO TRANSFER PUMP.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1986
Resolved 23 January 1986
Unknown
Issued 23 January 1986 Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THERMAL FLUID HEATER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1986
Resolved 23 January 1986
Unknown
Issued 23 January 1986 Resolved
PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF HYDRO TEST OF CARGO PIPING AND CARGO HOSES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1986
Resolved 23 January 1986
Unknown
Issued 23 January 1986 Resolved
PROVIDE GASKETS TO #2 AND #4 PORT WING TANK AND #4 PORT WING TANK AND #2 CARGO TANK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1986
Resolved 23 January 1986
Deck/Cargo
Issued 11 December 1985 Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THERMAL FLUID HEATER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 December 1985
Resolved 11 December 1985
Electrical
Issued 11 December 1985 Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF GENERATOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 December 1985
Resolved 11 December 1985
Deck/Cargo
Issued 11 December 1985 Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF RELIEF VALVE TO AIR RECEIVER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 December 1985
Resolved 11 December 1985
Deck/Cargo
Issued 11 December 1985 Resolved
PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF HYDRO TEST OF CARGO PIPING AND CARGO HOSES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 December 1985
Resolved 11 December 1985
Construction/Loadline
Issued 11 December 1985 Resolved
PROVIDE GASKETS TO #2 AND #4 PORT WING TANK AND #2 CARGO TANK HATCHES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 December 1985
Resolved 11 December 1985
Construction/Loadline
Issued 11 December 1985 Resolved
DRAFT MARKS ARE TO BE PAINTED IN A CONTRASTING COLOR ON HULL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 December 1985
Resolved 11 December 1985
Deck/Cargo
Issued 11 December 1985 Resolved
RENEW FUEL HOSES TO CARGO TRANSFER PUMP ENGINE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 December 1985
Resolved 11 December 1985
Deck/Cargo
Issued 29 January 1982 Resolved
CLEARED CG835 DTD 11DEC81 TO HYDROSTATICALLY TEST THERMAL FLUID HEATER ON SFI-64.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 January 1982
Resolved 29 January 1982
Deck/Cargo
Issued 11 December 1981 Resolved
CONDUCT HYDROSTATIC TEST OF THERMAL FLUID HEATER IN THE PRESENCE OF COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTIOR PRIOR TO 31 JAN 1982.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 December 1981
Resolved 11 December 1981
Construction/Loadline
Issued 11 December 1981 Resolved
DRYDOCK BARGE AND MAKE AVAILABLE TO COAST GUARD INSPECTOR FOR DRYDOCK EXAM AND CARGO TANK INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL EXAM PRIOR TO 31 JAN 1982.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 December 1981
Resolved 11 December 1981

Casualty record · 2

30 March 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2619240
18 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2935216
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.

Ownership record

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