USL 137

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

USL 137 is a 1976 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 87 inspections since 1982, most recently in November 2025, along with 8 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2019.

Records from 1982 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 24 November 2025.

Built: 1976
Last inspected: 24 November 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 87
Deficiencies: 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 3 investigations · 2007–2019
Inspected with: 25 other vessels

Identity

571659

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48664

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UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-48664

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations45

…administrative events12

…with no type recorded30

Years with a record 40 calendar years (1982–2025)

The 87 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.

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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)184.0 ft × 52.5 ft × 12.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 2,008 / net 2,008

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderTHE INGALLS IRON WORKS COMPANY · DECATUR, AL, UNITED STATES · built 1976

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEW YORK, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 14 November 2025 · expires 30 November 2026

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 it2008 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
2008 - 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspected as a tow unit · 25

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 · 87

24 November 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8273540

27 September 2023 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7795346

15 July 2022 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7507395

12 August 2020 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7031299

15 September 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6822005

28 August 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6525311

3 November 2017 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6321482

25 August 2017 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6251201

18 August 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6244716

1 August 2016 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5971233

12 August 2015 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5214024

26 March 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5093625

31 July 2014 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4939491

14 July 2014 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5007840

16 June 2014 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4890063

16 August 2013 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4686577

4 April 2012 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4278930

10 May 2010 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3734954

29 April 2010 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3726840

2 July 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3521147

23 March 2009 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3438362

30 April 2008 Cargo Tank Internal · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3195702

22 August 2007 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3035384

5 July 2007 Permit to Proceed

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2984705

5 July 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3001831

22 June 2007 Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2970193

14 August 2006 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2743773

19 August 2005 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2467788

22 June 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2398774

13 October 2004 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2220109

3 May 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2058029

30 January 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1999006

11 July 2003 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1843426

6 June 2003 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1796487

20 May 2003 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1798417

30 May 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1623380

22 September 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 534170

21 July 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 451900

11 April 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1418885

3 April 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 816485

11 February 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 80590

19 April 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1124350

15 May 1998 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1127254

23 June 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 777162

5 August 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1086383

15 November 1995 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 877933

20 October 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 514137

28 November 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1171762

4 August 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 866686

4 June 1993 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 963141

22 March 1993 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1150027

17 June 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 479717

4 March 1992 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1007140

27 February 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1266302

31 October 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 468763

5 September 1991 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 940454

7 August 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1248886

24 May 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 476144

9 April 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1221914

22 October 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 510985

22 June 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 462714

23 April 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1228072

18 January 1990 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1232341

23 October 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 507402

20 June 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 518790

5 May 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1351777

8 February 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 485375

26 October 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 474142

2 May 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 447469

30 March 1988 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1035349

15 January 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 496976

1 December 1987 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1335769

17 November 1987 Permit to Proceed · Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1332233

11 September 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 531152

1 May 1987 Damage Survey · Hull Examination · Re-Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1020441

1 April 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1326586

9 September 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 531289

3 June 1986 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 998077

11 October 1985 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 992892

11 February 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1284869

21 January 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 977180

7 January 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1285243

3 December 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1288488

13 November 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 974621

5 November 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1282176

12 June 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 975169

9 November 1982 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1276173

Deficiency record · 8

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 29 April 2010 Resolved

Barge has 3 fractures. 1. stbd bow side shell 8"x1/8" 2. #2 port wing void side shell 3"x 1/16" 3. port corner wrapper 12"x1/16"

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 May 2010
Resolved 7 May 2010

Deck/Cargo

Issued 22 March 1993 Resolved

DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF CARGO TANK RELIEF VALVES. PRIOR TO LOADING NEXT CARGO.

Condition: Unknown
Due 22 March 1993
Resolved 22 March 1993

Construction/Loadline

Issued 22 March 1993 Resolved

REPAIR TRIPPED BRACKETS IN ALL VOIDS TO COMPLETE INTERNAL STRUCTURE EXAM PRIOR TO LOADING NEXT CARGO.

Condition: Unknown
Due 22 March 1993
Resolved 22 March 1993

Deck/Cargo

Issued 22 March 1993 Resolved

HYDROSTATICALLY TEST THE CARGO PIPE LINE PRIOR TO LOADING THE NEXT CARGO.

Condition: Unknown
Due 22 March 1993
Resolved 22 March 1993

Construction/Loadline

Issued 7 August 1991 Resolved

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIR TO 2" HOLE IN SIDE SHELL PLATE IN WAY OF NO. 3 STARBOARD WING VOID, PRIOR TO LOADING NEXT CARGO.

Condition: Unknown
Due 7 August 1991
Resolved 7 August 1991

Construction/Loadline

Issued 1 December 1987 Resolved

8"VERT. FRACTURE IN AFT PORT WING VOID AT 2' DRAFT. REPAIRED BY CROPPING OUT DAMAGED AREA AND WELDING AN 18" X 18" X 3/8" INSERT IN PLACE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 1 December 1987
Resolved 1 December 1987

Construction/Loadline

Issued 1 April 1987 Resolved

DRYDOCK, GAS FREE AND MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE DAMAGE NOTED IN #4 WINGVOID IN WAY OF THE BILGE KNUCKLE, SIDE PLATE AND INTERNAL STRENGTH MEMBERS.THIS ITEM IS TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO LOADING THE NEXT VESSEL CARGO.

Condition: Unknown
Due 1 April 1987
Resolved 1 April 1987

Construction/Loadline

Issued 3 December 1984 Resolved

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO FRACTURE, SET IN ON PORT SIDE, AND STRUCTURAL MEMBERS IN WAY OF #4 AND #5 PORT WING VOIDS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 December 1984
Resolved 3 December 1984

Casualty record · 3

5 July 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3001831

26 March 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 5093625

15 September 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6822005

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

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.