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DM 976
Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named DM 976 · AMERICAN COMMERCIAL LINES, LLC operator of record, 2023
DM 976 is a 1977 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 77 inspections since 1981, most recently in July 2014, along with 21 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 2 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2013.
Records from 1981 to 2014. Most recent: inspection, 21 July 2014.
- Built
- 1977
- Last inspected
- 21 July 2014
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 21 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2006–2013
Identity
586335
52505
Flag
UNITED STATES
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Maury page id
psix-52505
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded24
Years with a record
33 calendar years (1981–2014)
The 77 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.
This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 12 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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)195.1 ft × 35.1 ft × 10.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 773 / net 773
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDRAVO CORPORATION · NEVILLE ISLAND, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1977
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionNot recorded
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 May 2026 · expires 31 May 2027
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 it773 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
773 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
773 - 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 September 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.
Radio station licence
No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of
6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.
Inspected as a tow unit · 13
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.
RICKY J LEBOEUF Towing Vessel · MISLE 81308 · 21 July 2014 · activity 4929587SAFETY RUNNER Towing Vessel · MISLE 1054017 · 21 July 2014 · activity 4929587KIRBY 28182 Tank Barge · MISLE 1166386 · 21 July 2014 · activity 4929587KIRBY 28194 Tank Barge · MISLE 1166539 · 21 July 2014 · activity 4929587OMCC NO. 651 Tank Barge · MISLE 44743 · 8 March 2006 · activity 2599014BEARCAT Towing Vessel · MISLE 362869 · 8 March 2006 · activity 2599014IB 1026 Tank Barge · MISLE 393082 · 8 March 2006 · activity 2599014CONNIE Z Towing Vessel · MISLE 135499 · 3 February 1997 · activity 75489KIRBY 12800 Tank Barge · MISLE 45605 · 25 June 1996 · activity 150628CHRISTOPHER D WILSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 124637 · 25 June 1996 · activity 150628NRC RESOLUTE Tank Barge · MISLE 51047 · 4 September 1992 · activity 122733BETTY Towing Vessel · MISLE 91165 · 4 September 1992 · activity 122733SAMANTHA JO Towing Vessel · MISLE 138993 · 4 September 1992 · activity 122733Inspection history · 77
21 July 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4929587
5 June 2013
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4612094
16 November 2012
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4485228
7 June 2012
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4340858
22 August 2011
MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4123556
16 December 2010
Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3913947
9 November 2010
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3888615
26 February 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3686516
16 January 2010
Permit to Proceed · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3666234
27 May 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3487384
29 October 2008
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3345137
2 October 2007
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3090751
9 January 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2852848
17 November 2006
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2823630
18 August 2006
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2752134
18 May 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2656558
4 April 2006
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2616671
8 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2599014
8 March 2006
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2599023
17 February 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2608164
18 January 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2569989
2 June 2005
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2376963
25 February 2005
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2299063
10 November 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2245243
23 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1984239
15 November 2002
Cargo Tank Internal · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Permit to Proceed
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1705957
1 November 2002
Permit to Proceed
Administrative · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1699670
5 March 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1493434
6 December 2001
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1076970
28 June 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1428047
24 August 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1052743
28 July 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1445498
27 July 1999
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1432157
9 December 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1368953
12 May 1998
Administrative
Administrative · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 790685
21 November 1997
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1394876
20 November 1997
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 774825
18 July 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1378118
18 July 1997
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1378119
18 February 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1104871
3 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 75489
17 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 539711
25 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 150628
20 May 1996
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1084063
16 May 1996
Administrative
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1082992
17 March 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1080583
9 June 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1186105
9 August 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 665551
23 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 443830
15 June 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1356694
23 October 1993
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1137836
20 August 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1432722
22 July 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 495248
29 September 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 531615
4 September 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 122733
16 July 1992
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 959324
26 February 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 495637
5 November 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 939487
10 October 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 509290
28 March 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 450962
8 January 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1221498
4 January 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 933337
16 January 1990
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 917825
9 February 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1345817
31 January 1989
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1210529
14 December 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 479898
14 December 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1035077
23 April 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 438805
26 February 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1025883
24 September 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 497233
2 June 1987
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1027937
2 April 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1329126
24 April 1986
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1294010
8 April 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 981514
18 April 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1280675
20 April 1982
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 965801
18 May 1981
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1275607
Deficiency record · 21
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 5 June 2013
No resolution recorded
1/4" wasted hull plating was found in the bow rake bilge knuckle,
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 7 June 2012
Resolved
07 June 12: Attended vessel and inspected hold. Hole appears small, currently shingled There is about 2" of water on the port aft hold. Hole is below the waterline currently. The hole is on the Aft port Side, you have to enter the Void that is closest Hole was found in the side shell at the Stern end, The hole is app. 3.5' from bottom, about 10" from the corner on the port side.
Operations/Management › EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) › 1.5.1-VGP Notice of Intent (NOI)
Issued 22 August 2011
Resolved
No Notice of Intent (NOI) for Vessel General Permit (VGP) was on board vessel.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Emergency Shut-down
Issued 22 August 2011
Resolved
Vessel's cargo pump engine did not initially shutdown upon pulling shutdown cable. The block for the actuator to shutdown the air intake released, but the actuator for the air intake did not activate. Corrosion build up caused the actuator to stick.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 22 August 2011
Resolved
Vessel did not have valid Cargo Authority Attachment (CAA) on board as referenced on page 2 of the COI. CAA onboard was dated for 2001 instead of the valid CAA issued in 2007.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 16 December 2010
Resolved
Numerous fractures iwo the deck knuckle. Gouge, drill stop, weld and test.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 9 November 2010
Resolved
VSL IS TO PROCEED DIRECTLY TO WESTWAY 1 IN HOUSTON TX(HC 395.5)TO OFFLOAD CARGO. PRIOR TO LOADING ANY CARGO, VESSEL IS TO HAVE PERMANENT REPAIRS MADE TO THE DIME-SIZED HOLE IN THE BOW RAKE VOID, PORTSIDE APPROX 2' FWD OF THE COLLISION BLKHD. VSL HAS PERMISSION TO TRANSIT UNLOADED TO HOUSTON CHANNEL SHIPYARD(HC 384) TO CONDUCT REPAIRS. REPAIRS ARE TO BE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING INSP.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 16 January 2010
Resolved
Two small fractures in #3 wing tank. First fracture .5" X .25" is located 16' forward of the aft bulkhead, 2' inboard on the bottom plating. Second fracture 1.5" X .25" is located 6' aft of the forward bulkhead on the bottom plating.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 29 October 2008
Resolved
Provide proof of documentation and copy of Certificate of Documentation onboard.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 29 October 2008
Resolved
Provide copy of valid vessel response plan approval letter.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 2 October 2007
Resolved
Replace gasket on #2 and #4 stbd void hatch cover and replace #2 stbd void cover.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 8 March 2006
Resolved
Stbd #4 wing void and stbd stern void at bilge knuckle fractured. Make temporary repairs, off load cargo, provide transit plan/identify repair facility and make permanent repairs prior to cargo ops.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle
Issued 18 January 2006
Resolved
Renew hatch cover on #2 port void tank.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 17 April 2003
Resolved
Complete ISE and Cargo Tank Internal for credit, prior to loading cargo. Barge to remain clean and gas free until this requirement is satisfied. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stiffener
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 15 November 2002
Resolved
Muck out and de-scale every other bay in the worst void down to the bottom plate to allow for evaluation of wastage.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 27 July 1999
Resolved
Complete replacement of 12'X 14'X 3/8" section of bottom plate 51' from stern in way of No.3 double bottom as marked. Repairs to be air tested to 2PSI in presence of CG Inspector. Vessel is not to be moved from current location until repairs are complete & tested.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 14 December 1988
Resolved
REPAIR BRACKETS AND PROPERLY MOUNT HYDRAULIC START ACCUMULATOR FOR CARGO PUMP ENGINE PRIOR TO COMPLIANCE DATE.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 14 December 1988
Resolved
REPAIR LEAKING CARGO VALVE PACKINGS PRIOR TO NEXT CARGO TRANSFER BUT NO LATER THAN THE COMPLIANCE DATE.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 14 December 1988
Resolved
REPAIR LEAKING CARGO PUMP PACKING PRIOR TO NEXT CARGO TRANSFER BUT NO LATERTHAN THE COMPLIANCE DATE.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 14 December 1988
Resolved
REPAIR LEAK AND HYDROSTATICALLY TEST STEAM PIPING PRIOR TO USING THE STEAM HEATING SYSTEM BUT NO LATER THAN THE COMPLIANCE DATE. LEAK IS LOCATED ON THE PORT SIDE MAIN DECK PIPING NEAR THE HALF LENGTH.
Unknown
Issued 2 April 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF FRESHWATER SERVICE TO [name withheld], TEXAS OR DRYDOCK THE VESSEL NO LATER THAN 30 APRIL 1987.
Casualty record · 2
8 March 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2599014
25 April 2013Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 3 injured · activity 4576288
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.