KIRBY 16500B

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

KIRBY 16500B is a 1976 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 51 inspections since 1982, most recently in May 2012, along with 5 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2012.

Records from 1982 to 2012. Most recent: inspection, 8 May 2012.

Built: 1976
Last inspected: 8 May 2012
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 51
Deficiencies: 5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2012
Inspected with: 1 other vessel

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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 8 May 2012

Recorded inspections51

…physical examinations35

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded13

Deficiencies 5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 29 calendar years (1982–2012)

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

572916

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48716

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-48716

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it942 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
942 - 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

51 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 5 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 vessel inspected with it, by name and date; 1 casualty investigation, 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

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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 · 1

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.

CORPUS CHRISTI Towing Vessel · MISLE 450203 · 28 April 2012 · activity 4298551

Inspection history · 51

8 May 2012 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4304275

28 April 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4298551

27 April 2012 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4304621

12 October 2011 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4220870

19 October 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3909682

6 April 2010 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3710256

7 December 2007 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3111044

23 August 2007 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3036131

24 August 2006 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2758032

15 August 2005 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2565549

18 April 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2336707

21 June 2004 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2227567

24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1995554

24 June 2003 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1882575

6 January 2003 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1726339

24 June 2002 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1633746

11 September 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1435276

10 October 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1055005

8 October 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1122342

2 September 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1437453

15 October 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1418243

3 September 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 785144

20 August 1997 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1392756

6 June 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1442586

7 August 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1442437

14 June 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 880161

16 January 1995 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1173708

26 August 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1363084

3 August 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1156755

8 October 1992 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 943422

9 August 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1248027

27 November 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 460773

14 August 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 907926

2 May 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 476435

1 September 1989 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1206269

29 August 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 893345

22 August 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 490428

27 June 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 496018

13 February 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 474155

9 November 1988 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1205487

12 July 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 497187

11 September 1987 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 935635

11 September 1987 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1251514

11 September 1987 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1311992

28 August 1986 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1310500

19 November 1985 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 996442

20 September 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1285325

24 August 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 471230

9 September 1983 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1272902

1 February 1983 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1277899

14 June 1982 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1271515

Deficiency record · 5

Deck/Cargo › Towing › Chocks

Issued 27 April 2012 Resolved

Bit ripped off of deck. Restricted from onloading any cargo. Must off-load cargo before repairs.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 May 2012
Resolved 8 May 2012
Resolution: Verified that the stern starboard bit was replaced.

Construction/Loadline › Hull

Issued 6 January 2003 Resolved

Port bow rake STBD via water line mark is fractured. Vessel is loaded with cargo. Issued CG-835 for barge to proceed to VOLPAK to off load cargo then Brady Island for perminent repair, LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Side Shell

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 February 2003
Resolved 9 January 2003
Resolution: Conducted repair check and air test the two 3'' fractured iwo bow rake, all sat.

Deck/Cargo

Issued 29 August 1989 Resolved

OPEN AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION ALL CARGO TANK P/V VALVES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46CFR31.10-15.

Condition: Unknown
Due 29 August 1989
Resolved 29 August 1989

Deck/Cargo

Issued 29 August 1989 Resolved

PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION AND SETTING OF STEAM RELIEF VALVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46CFR61.15-5(C).

Condition: Unknown
Due 29 August 1989
Resolved 29 August 1989

Deck/Cargo

Issued 29 August 1989 Resolved

REPACK OR TIGHTEN ALL CARGO TANK REACH ROD PACKING GLANDS AND PROVE GAS TIGHTNESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46CFR32.50-15(B).

Condition: Unknown
Due 29 August 1989
Resolved 29 August 1989

Casualty record · 1

28 April 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4298551

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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