EMS 338

Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

EMS 338 is a 2000 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 2000, most recently in January 2024, along with 4 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2019.

Records from 2000 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 17 January 2024.

Built: 2000
Last inspected: 17 January 2024
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 42
Deficiencies: 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 4 investigations · 2004–2019
Inspected with: 12 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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 17 January 2024

Recorded inspections42

…physical examinations29

…administrative events8

…with no type recorded5

Deficiencies 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 20 calendar years (2000–2024)

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

1082683

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497222

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-497222

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)297.5 ft × 54.0 ft × 12.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,619 / net 1,619

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderWEST GULF MARINE INC · GALVESTON TX, UNITED STATES · built 2000

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portHOUMA, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 20 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 it1619 - Simplified, Net Ton
1619 - Simplified, Gross 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 · 12

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.

SARA K Towing Vessel · MISLE 137299 · 22 February 2019 · activity 6630789 QUENTIN Towing Vessel · MISLE 36506 · 19 August 2010 · activity 3832440 EMS 319 Tank Barge · MISLE 420296 · 19 August 2010 · activity 3832440 RODNEY-MITCHELL Towing Vessel · MISLE 192040 · 23 February 2008 · activity 3153154 BROOKE Towing Vessel · MISLE 204207 · 23 February 2008 · activity 3153154 CIM 600 Freight Barge · MISLE 364541 · 23 February 2008 · activity 3153154 H 210 Freight Barge · MISLE 364543 · 23 February 2008 · activity 3153154 CTC9107 Freight Barge · MISLE 366809 · 23 February 2008 · activity 3153154 SH 242 Freight Barge · MISLE 470976 · 23 February 2008 · activity 3153154 EMS 361 Tank Barge · MISLE 862690 · 23 February 2008 · activity 3153154 JOCK Towing Vessel · MISLE 13214 · 22 June 2004 · activity 2114848 EMS 337 Tank Barge · MISLE 497221 · 22 June 2004 · activity 2114848

Inspection history · 42

17 January 2024 In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7850298

16 January 2024 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7849683

8 September 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7326262

1 June 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7239226

22 February 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6630789

18 December 2018 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6599425

27 November 2018 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6587759

30 November 2017 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6327088

4 April 2017 Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6117643

3 April 2017 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6117096

2 March 2016 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5839182

3 April 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5096023

14 January 2015 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5062824

10 February 2014 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4797100

15 January 2014 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4782826

24 July 2013 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4664006

9 August 2012 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4533465

20 December 2011 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4211354

1 November 2010 SIP Initial Entry

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3924233

1 November 2010 SIP Inspection/Audit

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3924269

19 August 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3832440

29 August 2008 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3334675

8 May 2008 Deficiency Check · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3200128

29 March 2008 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3173480

23 February 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3153154

23 July 2007 Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3132799

17 January 2007 Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2857162

16 June 2005 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2391821

14 June 2005 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2386090

20 May 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2363660

8 December 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2258557

22 June 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2114848

2 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1966193

10 September 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1901799

1 July 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1639656

13 November 2001 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1077293

13 July 2001 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1065050

13 July 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1067646

3 June 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 523522

24 August 2000 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1053208

8 June 2000 Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1406737

11 May 2000 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1420321

Deficiency record · 4

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 29 March 2008 Resolved

Repair damage to port transition knuckle and bowrake/headlog 3'X4'X4'.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 May 2008
Resolution: Damages are repaired as original.

Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs

Issued 23 July 2007 Resolved

Paint all placards, markings and warning signs.

Due 30 August 2007
Resolved 30 August 2007
Resolution: Painted all need signs and markings.

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

Issued 23 July 2007 Resolved

Cargo Pump seal is leaking.

Due 23 August 2007
Resolved 24 July 2007
Resolution: Replaced cargo pump seal.

Construction/Loadline

Issued 13 November 2001 Resolved

AFTER OFFLOADING PRESENT BARGE FOR EXAMINATION DUE TO GROUNDING.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 December 2001
Resolved 5 December 2001

Casualty record · 4

22 June 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2114848

23 February 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3153154

19 August 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3832440

22 February 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 6630789

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.

Recorded names · 1

CTCO 338 (2004–2010). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.