WTC 138B

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

WTC 138B is a 1976 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 56 inspections since 1982, most recently in February 2019, along with 14 deficiencies — 3 with no resolution recorded — and 5 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2019.

Records from 1982 to 2019. Most recent: inspection, 23 February 2019.

Built: 1976
Last inspected: 23 February 2019
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 56
Deficiencies: 14 recorded · 3 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 5 investigations · 2007–2019
Inspected with: 28 other vessels

Identity

570571

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48601

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-48601

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 7 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.

Inspections, by type

Recorded inspections56

…physical examinations30

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded19

…past their stated due date1

Years with a record 26 calendar years (1982–2019)

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

Tonnage as PSIX records it834 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
834 - 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 28

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 · 56

23 February 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6631797

5 March 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6366002

29 November 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6314670

12 July 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3801792

1 February 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2867087

5 January 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2017137

26 June 2003 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1827369

4 February 2003 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1739461

2 April 2002 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1600010

28 August 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1460564

13 November 2000 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1057339

27 July 2000 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 822754

26 June 2000 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1466701

15 May 2000 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 817738

30 March 2000 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1047076

16 February 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1403065

6 December 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 504930

1 August 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 92639

12 March 1999 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 805224

18 December 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1406404

1 May 1998 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 789800

21 April 1998 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1124765

19 February 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 778392

6 February 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1413304

8 October 1997 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 773489

18 January 1997 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1100573

3 January 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1461755

11 July 1995 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1453141

26 January 1995 Administrative

Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1138217

27 December 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1425537

10 December 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1403708

10 November 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 955530

25 April 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 66207

27 January 1992 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 948625

12 December 1990 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 924565

23 November 1990 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 909648

14 September 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 464035

21 August 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 922289

12 May 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1236271

3 May 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1238519

20 July 1989 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 902130

9 May 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 888039

12 December 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 461338

18 July 1988 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1340083

1 September 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1000220

13 May 1987 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1335255

30 March 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · COTP HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 476601

3 October 1986 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1316278

15 September 1986 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1309084

11 September 1986 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1004872

24 July 1986 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1300711

6 December 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 469581

7 June 1985 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1289987

14 December 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1285421

29 April 1983 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 967977

30 June 1982 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 968836

Deficiency record · 14

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Cargo Pump

Issued 26 June 2003 No resolution recorded

Prove proper operation of vessel's cargo pump operation, shutdowns, high level alarms and overfill alarms. The above items must be completed to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard marine Inspector prior to any cargo operations.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 June 2004 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 4 February 2003 No resolution recorded

Prior to moving the vessel from drydock, make temporary repairs to stop leaks in the bow and stern void spaces.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 4 February 2003 No resolution recorded

Notify the [name withheld] prior to the vessel's departure from the port of St. Louis, unless permanent repairs have been made and inspected by a marine inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure

Deck/Cargo

Issued 16 February 2000 Resolved

MAKE VAPOR CONTROL PIPING AVAILABLE FOR INTERNAL INSPECTION.

Condition: Unknown
Due 16 February 2000
Resolved 16 February 2000

Construction/Loadline

Issued 16 February 2000 Resolved

MAKE PROPER PERMANENT REPAIRS TO FRACTURE IN WAY OF #3 STBD WING VOID DECK KNUCKLE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 16 February 2000
Resolved 16 February 2000

Construction/Loadline

Issued 16 February 2000 Resolved

CROP AND RENEW INSET OF DECK KNUCKLE IN WAY OF #1 STBD WING VOID.

Condition: Unknown
Due 16 February 2000
Resolved 16 February 2000

Deck/Cargo

Issued 19 February 1998 Resolved

VESSEL TO INSTALL A CLOSED GUAGING SYSTEM FOR ALL CARGO TANKS AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR 39.20-3.

Condition: Unknown
Due 19 April 1998
Resolved 22 April 1998

Deck/Cargo

Issued 9 May 1989 Resolved

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE WASTED STEAM PIPING AT THE MAIN DECK. STEAM PIPING SHALL NOT BE UTILIZED UNTIL SUCH REPAIRS ARE MADE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 May 1989
Resolved 9 May 1989

Unknown

Issued 15 September 1986 Resolved

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO CRACKS APPROXIMATELY 2" AND ANOTHER 4" JUST BELOWTHE DECK KNUCKLE IN WAY OF #5 STARBOARD WING VOID. MAINTAIN TEMPORARY REPAIRS UNTIL PERMANENT REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 September 1986
Resolved 15 September 1986

Deck/Cargo

Issued 15 September 1986 Resolved

REPLACE AND SECURE ALL NUTS & BOLTS FOR CARGO TANKS BUTTERWORTH PLATES. HALF OF THE BOLTS & NUTS WERE MISSING AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 September 1986
Resolved 15 September 1986

Construction/Loadline

Issued 24 July 1986 Resolved

REPAINT THE VESSEL'S NAME AND HAILING PORT ON THE STERN.

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 July 1986
Resolved 24 July 1986

Deck/Cargo

Issued 24 July 1986 Resolved

REPLACE THE INSULATION ON THE FOUR FOOT SECTION OF STEAM PIPE THAT IS MISSING.

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 July 1986
Resolved 24 July 1986

Deck/Cargo

Issued 24 July 1986 Resolved

TEST THE CARGO PIPING TO ONE AND A HALF TIMES THE MAWP.

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 July 1986
Resolved 24 July 1986

Unknown

Issued 29 April 1983 Resolved

PROVIDE A VALID FMC CERTIFICATE ABOARD THE VESSEL.

Condition: Unknown
Due 29 April 1983
Resolved 29 April 1983

Casualty record · 5

1 February 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2867087

12 July 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3801792

29 November 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6314670

5 March 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6366002

23 February 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6631797

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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