CHEM 118

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

CHEM 118 is a 1978 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 80 inspections since 1984, most recently in August 2021, along with 22 deficiencies and 8 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2021.

Records from 1984 to 2021. Most recent: inspection, 29 August 2021.

Built: 1978
Last inspected: 29 August 2021
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 80
Deficiencies: 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 8 investigations · 2006–2021
Inspected with: 100 other vessels

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 5 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 29 August 2021

Recorded inspections80

…physical examinations45

…administrative events12

…with no type recorded23

Deficiencies 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 30 calendar years (1984–2021)

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

584498

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49274

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-49274

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)195.0 ft × 35.0 ft × 12.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 833 / net 833

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderJEFFBOAT INC · JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1978

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUnknown

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portPHILADELPHIA, PA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 13 May 2026 · expires 31 May 2027

Service, as the file records itTank Barge

Hull formunknown (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it833 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
833 - 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.

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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 100

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 · 80

29 August 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7345546

26 October 2017 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6295577

14 March 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4263741

26 July 2011 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4104032

22 July 2011 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4090357

11 December 2010 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3908901

28 April 2010 Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3726205

18 May 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3478231

8 April 2009 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3448736

8 April 2009 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3452465

23 February 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3461008

23 May 2008 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3217884

23 May 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3231569

22 February 2008 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3152250

28 August 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3061701

15 February 2007 Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · MTSA Verification · Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2838636

5 October 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2795056

5 October 2006 Permit to Proceed · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2795150

29 September 2006 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2790022

1 September 2006 In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2766132

1 August 2006 Permit to Proceed

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2733066

22 July 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2723282

9 May 2006 Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection · Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2643913

13 April 2006 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2624132

22 March 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2607704

22 March 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2607741

17 March 2006 Damage Survey · Permit to Proceed

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2604548

8 December 2005 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2547983

31 October 2005 Damage Survey · Permit to Proceed

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2525641

6 May 2005 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2351004

10 March 2005 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2307384

14 June 2004 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2098207

23 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1985119

7 April 2003 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1769838

3 March 2003 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1752169

7 January 2003 Permit to Proceed

Administrative · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1726301

27 December 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1723087

7 December 2002 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1716001

24 August 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1073394

29 September 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1379202

29 October 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1410194

1 June 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 476841

15 October 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 801150

16 March 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1430517

12 January 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1386162

6 December 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1092006

1 October 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 490823

28 December 1995 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1414554

27 February 1995 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1163283

6 January 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 857964

27 April 1994 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1168760

10 February 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1412595

9 February 1993 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1472583

26 October 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 466446

6 March 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 485650

13 February 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 959853

10 February 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1268373

22 January 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 957667

4 May 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 445629

13 March 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 908854

8 March 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 901370

12 December 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 485343

24 August 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 911319

18 April 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 512794

8 January 1990 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 904996

10 October 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 890115

18 September 1989 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1349168

9 March 1989 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1201673

14 November 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 495977

2 March 1988 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1337681

25 May 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1026230

17 April 1987 Administrative

Administrative · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1312343

8 April 1987 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1309032

16 March 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 509157

29 August 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 524363

4 April 1986 Credit Drydock · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1305471

22 January 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CINCINNATI · Activity 466762

22 January 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CINCINNATI · Activity 995661

24 April 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 983540

6 February 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1284327

Deficiency record · 22

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 11 December 2010 Resolved

Proceed to Texas Barge and Boat shipyard, Freeport, TX and complete repairs to damage sustained to port aft hull in way of corner wrap to deck plate connection.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 December 2010
Resolution: Repair was preformed, and was soap and water tested to 1.5 psi. No air leaks were detected and the repair was determined to be satisfactory.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 24 May 2008 Resolved

Proceed to National Maintenance to make permanent repairs to the 1/2 inch by 1/16 inch crack in the port side corner wrapper in the stern box.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 May 2008

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 23 May 2008 Resolved

Proceed directly to Marrero fleet until a damage survey can be conducted by a Marine Inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 May 2008

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General

Issued 15 February 2007 Resolved

Vessel is not authorized to load cargos requiring vapor recovery.

Due 15 February 2008
Resolved 29 March 2007

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 6 October 2006 Resolved

Barge was reported to be taking on water in the #2 starboard wing tank. Damage was determined to be a 1/16" puncture on the starboard hull, 24" above the bilge knuckle. Temporary repairs completed with pressure patch. PTP issued to the barge to discharge cargo in Houston, Texas and proceed immediately to Southwest Shipyard for permanent repairs to the satisfaction of an attending CG Marine Insp

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 October 2006
Resolved 29 March 2007

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 1 September 2006 Resolved

Gauge and repair if necessary the following areas: rake deck, #1 wing tank void, and the cargo trunk in accordance with 46 CFR 32.59.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 September 2006
Resolution: Received guaging report, cleared deficiency.

Deck/Cargo › Towing › Chocks

Issued 1 September 2006 Resolved

Repair or renew all grooved out/broken deck fittings. 46 CFR 31.10-17

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 September 2006
Resolution: Witnessed repair, cleared deficiency.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 1 August 2006 Resolved

Make permanent repair to (2) two pinholes in the bow section, (1) in stbd shell 8' fwd bulkhead at 1' 6" draft and (2) port side 10" aft the bow head log at 9' 6" draft.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 September 2006
Resolution: All permanent repairs visually inspected and air tested to 1.5 psi.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 17 March 2006 Resolved

Vessel had damage in the star #1 wing void. Damage consisted of a small fracture at the intersection of the bilge knuckle and the bottom plate. Temporary repair involved installation of epoxy, shingles, and a jack. No further water was observed entering the space.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 May 2006
Resolution: Witnessed sat air test on affected wing void.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 31 October 2005 Resolved

Vessel has small river water leak in the #1 Port wing Void. Owner request to transit vessel from present location mile TT-237 to Mile 177 UM Slay Bulk Dock. Installation of shingles as temp repair.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 December 2005
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory repair and air test of damage to the #1 wing void.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld

Issued 10 March 2005 Resolved

After discharging current cargo & prior to loading proceed directly to TT Barge Mi 225 LMR. Make permanent repair to 2.5 inch fracture at the # 2/3 S transverse bulkhead hull seam. To the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Due 11 March 2005
Resolved 6 May 2005
Resolution: Repair involved gauging a fracture in the #3 starb wing void to a final length of 7 inches. After reviewing gas free certificate,. Visual and air test of repair reveled no deficiencies.GS

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid)

Issued 26 December 2002 Resolved

Hydro test cargo pipe prior to next onload of cargo. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2003
Resolved 7 April 2003

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid)

Issued 26 December 2002 Resolved

Present PV Valves for inspection prior to onload of next cargo. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2003
Resolved 7 April 2003

Construction/Loadline › Hull

Issued 7 December 2002 Resolved

Vessel is allowed to proceed to the Port of Pittsburgh for discharge. Prior to loading cargo make permanent repairs to damge in way of bow rake. Provide pumps at the ready and maintain 3 hour checks on bow void temp patch during voyage. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bottom Plating

Due 7 January 2003
Resolved 6 January 2003
Resolution: Vessel arrived Port of Pittsburgh and discharged cargo. Cleared deficiency and issued a Permit to Proceed to Baton Rouge, LA. To complete permanent repairs.

Construction/Loadline

Issued 12 January 1998 Resolved

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE FRACTURE IN WAY OF PORT BOW RAKE KNUCKLE AT DECK LEVEL.

Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1998
Resolved 12 January 1998

Construction/Loadline

Issued 12 January 1998 Resolved

GRIND OFF PLIMSOLL MARKS

Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1998
Resolved 12 January 1998

Deck/Cargo

Issued 6 January 1995 Resolved

RENEW CARGO PUMP PRESSURE GAUGE PRIOR TO DISCHARGING CARGO. CORRECTED DURING THIS INSPECTION.

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 January 1995
Resolved 9 January 1995

Deck/Cargo

Issued 6 January 1995 Resolved

RENEW FLAME SCREEN IN #2 CARGO TANK P/V VALVE. CORRECTED DURING THIS INSPECTION.

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 January 1995
Resolved 9 January 1995

Documentation

Issued 6 January 1995 Resolved

PRIOR TO OPERATING THE BARGE IN GREAT LAKES WATERS, PROVIDE A VALID LOAD LINE CERTIFICATE, TO BE COMPLETED NOT LATER THAN THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 January 1995
Resolved 6 January 1995

Documentation

Issued 8 March 1991 Resolved

PRIOR TO OPERATING ON GREAT LAKES OR COASTWISE ROUTE, PROVIDE A.B.S. ENDORSEMENT ON LOAD LINE CERTIFICATE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 8 March 1991
Resolved 8 March 1991

Deck/Cargo

Issued 22 January 1986 Resolved

PROVIDE GASKETS FOR ALL THE ULLAGE OPENINGS, THIS ITEM IS TO BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO LOADING THE NEXT FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE CARGO OR BY THE DATE OF COMPLIANCE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Condition: Unknown
Due 22 January 1986
Resolved 22 January 1986

Deck/Cargo

Issued 22 January 1986 Resolved

REPLACE THE HOLED FLAME SCREENS ON NO. 1 AND 2 CARGO TANK ULLAGE OPENINGS, THIS ITEM IS TO BE CORRECTED PRIOR TO LOADING THE NEXT FLAMMABLE OR COMBUS-TIBLE CARGO OR BY THE DATE OF COMPLIANCE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Condition: Unknown
Due 22 January 1986
Resolved 22 January 1986

Casualty record · 8

22 March 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2607704

22 July 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2723282

5 October 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2795056

28 August 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3061701

23 May 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3231569

9 December 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3652836

5 January 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3921307

29 August 2021Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 4 injured · activity 7345546

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.