IB 974

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

IB 974 is a 1979 freight barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 68 inspections since 1981, most recently in August 2023, along with 7 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2008.

Records from 1981 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 18 August 2023.

Built: 1979
Last inspected: 18 August 2023
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 68
Deficiencies: 7 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2007–2008
Inspected with: 20 other vessels

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 3 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 18 August 2023

Recorded inspections68

…physical examinations41

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded20

Deficiencies 7 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution

…past their stated due date1

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 39 calendar years (1981–2023)

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

615065

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50499

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-50499

Documentation record

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

Registered tonnagegross 825 / net 825

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderJEFFBOAT INC · JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1979

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portST LOUIS, MO

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 10 March 2026 · expires 31 March 2027

Service, as the file records itFreight Barge

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

Tonnage as PSIX records it825 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
825 - 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 · 20

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 · 68

18 August 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7774043

4 April 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7662452

27 May 2021 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7208305

29 March 2019 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6689444

27 July 2018 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6496340

29 March 2018 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6380293

20 June 2017 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6236220

21 March 2016 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5862199

25 March 2015 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5093282

25 March 2014 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4836405

29 February 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4253757

18 November 2011 Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4188344

14 December 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3907731

8 January 2010 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3659098

5 January 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3386326

30 December 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3387336

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

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3109332

9 June 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2958650

24 April 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2914710

15 September 2006 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2776614

27 September 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2502471

23 June 2005 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MIDET EAST BANK DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2399901

9 August 2004 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MIDET WEST DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2158195

30 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1973682

24 July 2003 Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · MIDET WEST DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1853680

19 April 2002 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1606910

31 January 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1482571

7 March 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1060269

19 April 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1399346

25 January 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 514128

11 August 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1462001

16 September 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1440053

5 December 1997 Hull Examination · Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1372041

11 August 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1400622

4 September 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1433092

13 December 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 519867

25 August 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1411155

4 May 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 495724

5 August 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1377255

13 July 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 493397

27 January 1994 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1162073

21 January 1994 Permit to Proceed

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1414237

28 December 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 78000

28 December 1993 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1161100

16 September 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1428259

13 April 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1420724

20 April 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 949966

16 March 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 954434

23 April 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1234748

29 January 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 448883

1 October 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 469601

23 May 1990 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1225445

5 October 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 459051

7 August 1989 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1210241

21 March 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 526230

3 August 1988 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1347393

13 May 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 468784

16 November 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 440909

16 November 1987 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1026677

22 September 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 532477

17 October 1986 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1018523

7 April 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 997244

19 September 1985 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 990281

5 August 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CINCINNATI · Activity 452454

13 November 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1284011

11 July 1984 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NASHVILLE · Activity 509932

23 December 1982 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1274673

13 October 1981 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1276448

Deficiency record · 7

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 4 April 2023 No resolution recorded

Vessels that operate in fresh water for periods longer than 6 months in every 12 month period must undergo an internal structural exam (ISE) every 5 years. ISE was due 31 MAR 2023. No cargo operations permitted until COI/ISE has been completed to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 April 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 18 November 2011 Resolved

Crop and renew 8' x 3' section of deck gunnel and all associated internal members that have been disturbed in #2 stbd wing void.

Due 18 December 2011
Resolved 22 November 2011
Resolution: Cropped and renrewed 6'' 6" x 7'' section of deck gunnel and rewelded all associated internal members in #2 stbd wing void.

Deck/Cargo

Issued 11 August 1999 Resolved

INSTALL VALVE CLOSURE INDICATORS ON ALL REMOTE CARGO VALVE OPPERATORS AS PER 46 CFR 56.20-9(a.).

Condition: Unknown
Due 11 August 1999
Resolved 11 August 1999

Documentation

Issued 11 August 1997 Resolved

PROVIDE DIAGRAM OF CARGO TANKS, PIPING AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE OILTRANSFER PROCEDURES, PRIOR TO ANY CARGO OPERATIONS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 11 August 1997
Resolved 14 August 1997

Construction/Loadline

Issued 28 December 1993 Resolved

Make temporary repair to bow rake bottom plating and make permanent repairs as necessary to damge resulting from grounding 28DEC93. Repairs are to be completed prior to next cargo loading.

Condition: Unknown
Due 28 December 1993
Resolved 28 December 1993

Documentation

Issued 13 April 1993 Resolved

VESSEL DOES NOT COMPLY WITH 46 CFR 197, BENZENE REQUIREMENTS, PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE TO THE [name withheld] 30 DAYS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 April 1993
Resolved 13 April 1993

Documentation

Issued 7 April 1986 Resolved

PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE OF FINACIAL RESPONSIBITY ON BOARD.

Condition: Unknown
Due 7 April 1986
Resolved 7 April 1986

Casualty record · 2

9 June 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2958650

30 December 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3387336

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.