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IB 953
IB 953 is a 1980 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 93 inspections since 1982, most recently in February 2026, along with 34 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 1982 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 10 February 2026.
- Built
- 1980
- Last inspected
- 10 February 2026
- Documentation
- Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 34 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded25
Years with a record
40 calendar years (1982–2026)
The 93 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.
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.
Documentation record
Tonnage as PSIX records it761 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
761 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
761 - 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
Inspection history · 93
10 February 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8308646
19 August 2024
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7984924
12 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7431227
25 March 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7418435
1 November 2021
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7343102
23 April 2021
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7181280
19 January 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7126988
18 August 2020
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7036562
18 October 2017
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6320595
20 September 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6000031
8 April 2016
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5852215
25 February 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5822088
3 February 2016
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5809209
1 January 2016
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5804296
2 November 2015
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5755595
2 November 2015
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5791123
8 December 2014
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5036301
25 February 2014
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4807885
21 January 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4786581
7 January 2014
Permit to Proceed · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4778984
21 June 2013
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4629889
19 October 2012
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4490507
7 March 2012
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4258537
3 October 2011
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4155230
4 November 2010
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3885010
25 February 2010
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3685870
22 December 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3381177
6 August 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3019277
30 May 2007
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2951536
30 April 2007
Permit to Proceed · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2919544
18 December 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2842516
20 October 2006
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Permit to Proceed
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2804782
14 September 2006
Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2778393
2 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2734200
17 April 2006
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2627555
23 August 2005
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2471146
8 August 2005
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2457020
24 May 2005
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2366213
25 March 2005
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2318215
21 March 2005
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2315437
26 September 2004
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MIDET WEST DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2205205
30 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1973585
14 October 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1933108
5 July 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1652659
1 August 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1405244
27 March 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1059893
19 June 2000
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1449331
19 July 1999
Examination of Repairs · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1375854
30 July 1998
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1471166
12 August 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1425950
28 April 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1438574
4 April 1997
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1094035
16 August 1996
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1398525
30 July 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1367871
11 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 436494
30 October 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1187922
6 October 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1458241
27 December 1994
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 849087
6 December 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 483043
27 October 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1377074
4 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 505903
16 September 1992
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1264365
3 August 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 515318
11 April 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 446398
10 February 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 348762
4 November 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1253000
21 August 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 459520
20 August 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1236979
6 April 1990
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 909029
18 February 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 516370
20 September 1989
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1331590
21 July 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 460788
19 December 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 464696
24 August 1988
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1347475
9 May 1988
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1197449
22 April 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 485422
17 March 1988
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1029928
30 October 1987
Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1325280
4 August 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1031691
16 December 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 448816
14 October 1986
COI Inspection · Credit Drydock
Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1009925
30 May 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 989929
28 May 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1301570
27 May 1986
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1293343
23 January 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 464107
3 December 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 464793
2 May 1985
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1290673
18 April 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 442169
16 October 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 496270
1 August 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO HOUSTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1282923
6 May 1983
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1272191
16 February 1983
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 964812
11 February 1982
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 967964
Deficiency record · 34
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 25 March 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 30.01-10: When major alterations or major repairs of tank vessels become necessary the work shall be done under the direction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, and shall be in accordance with the regulations in effect for new construction insofar as possible. When minor alterations or minor repairs of tank vessels become necessary such work shall be under the direction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, and shall be in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time the vessel was contracted for or built, or in accordance with the regulations in effect for new construction insofar as possible. Vessel shall provide damage survey, transit plan and/or salvage plan report to the satisfaction of the CG prior to movement.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 19 January 2021
Resolved
Product has leaked into the #2 stbd wing void from either the #2 or #3 cargo tank.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 8 April 2016
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to the previously reported TBSIP requirement in the #3 stbd side shell.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 8 April 2016
Resolved
Submit repair plan for side shell replacement of entire barge to local OCMI for approval.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 25 February 2016
Resolved
Vsl notified USCG NOLA of damage found in # stbd wing tank, temp repairs in place. complete final repairs to USCG satisfaction w/in 45 days per TBSIP policy and prior to loading after current cargo discharged.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 3 February 2016
Resolved
two side shell plate fractures, #3 stbd wing void
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 1 January 2016
Resolved
#3 stbd wing void, 2" hairline plate fracture, 6'6" fwd of aft bulkhead at 5'6" draft.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 7 January 2014
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to the pin hole leak in the #2 stbd wing void at approx the 8' draft level just fwd of the aft bulkhead. No further cargo operations after discharge.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 20 October 2006
Resolved
3" crack in #2 stbd wing void 6' aft of the fwd blkhd at the 7.5' draft mark.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 20 October 2006
Resolved
1/4" hole in the #2 stbd wing void, all the way, at the 7.5' draft mark.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 17 April 2006
Resolved
Vessel permitted to transit from current location MM161 LMR LDB to MM164 LMR RDB with a portable pump onboard and hooked up. A watchman to be stationed at the void to monitor and pump out the stern void, if necessary. Vessel to remain at the CGB164 Yard for completion of temp repairs.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 17 April 2006
Resolved
Make temp repairs to the port stern corner wrapper upper section with molded steel welded in place to cover the 3' x 2' holed and damaged corner. Corner to be made watertight and inspected by the USCG prior to moving the vessel.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 17 April 2006
Resolved
After temp repairs in Item #2 have been completed, vessel permitted to transit to LaPlace DuPont facility to offload cargo of Caustic. Portable pump to remain onboard vessel and void to be examined every 4 hours.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 17 April 2006
Resolved
After discharge of cargo at DuPont, vessel permitted to transit back to CGB164 for complete and permanent repairs to the port stern corner. Repairs to be inspected by USCG Marine Inspector.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 8 August 2005
Resolved
T/B IB 953 took on water in the # 3 void through a 6 inch fracture 2 ft above the bilge knuckle starboard side. A satisfactory temporary repair was made by divers. After discharging present cargo at the Houston Ship Channel, proceed directly to dry-dock at Channelview Shipyard for repair. Repair to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector prior to re-loading.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 21 March 2005
Resolved
6" Fracture found in way of the #1 port void. Shipyard placed a temporary patch (concrete) to seal fracture. Issued CG835 to make permanent repairs prior to loading any cargo.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 4 April 1997
Resolved
Identify cause of product leakage into the #2 wing void and effect permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector prior to the carriage of cargo.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 30 July 1996
Resolved
PRIOR TO LOADING CARGO INTO CARGO TANK NO. 3, PROVIDE PROPER LIQUID LEVEL GAUGING DEVICE IAW 46 CFR 38.10-20 TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 October 1995
Resolved
Repaint missing draft marks on port and stbd side aft.
Engineering
Issued 6 October 1995
Resolved
Repair/replace hydraulic starting unit for cargo pump engine.
Engineering
Issued 6 October 1995
Resolved
Provide guard for exhaust pipe to diesel cargo engine.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 6 October 1995
Resolved
Replace damaged flame screen on P/V valve tank #3 prior to cargo operations.
Documentation
Issued 30 October 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE ON BOARD BARGE, LOAD LIMITS DIAGRAM AS REQUIRED BY CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION PRIOR TO LOADING CARGOES REQUIRING A TYPE II OR TYPE III HULL BUT NOT LATER THAN 30 NOV 87.
Documentation
Issued 30 October 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE ONBOARD BARGE, USCG APPROVED OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES AND PIPING DIAGRAM FOR THE HYDRAULIC ACTUATED STRIPPING SYSTEM PRIOR TO UTILIZING THIS SYSTEM BUT NOT LATER THAN 30 APRIL 88.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 30 October 1987
Resolved
INSTALL CARGO OIL DISCHARGE CONTAINMENT AS REQUIRED IN 33 CFR 155.310 IN WAY OF HYDRAULIC ACTUATED STRIPPING SYSTEM DISCHARGE FITTING PRIOR TO UTILIZING THIS SYSTEM BUT NOT LATER THAN 30 APRIL 88.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 May 1986
Resolved
PRIOR TO UTILIZING STEAM SYSTEM, RELOCATE RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE SO THAT ITIS FACING DOWN.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 May 1986
Resolved
REPACK THE NO.(2) AND (3) CARGO TANK REACH ROD ASSEMBLIES.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 May 1986
Resolved
PRIOR TO UTILIZING STRIPPING SYSTEM INSTALL SAFETY GUARD OVER STRIPPING PUMP DRIVE SHAFT.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 May 1986
Resolved
INSTALL PIPE CAPS OVER BOTH OPENINGS LOCATED STRIPPING PIPING SYSTEM.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 27 May 1986
Resolved
REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE PORT NAVIGATIONAL LIGHT SCREEN.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 May 1986
Resolved
REMOVE CARGO FROM DECK, FIND SOURCE OF LEAK WHICH APPEARS TO BE COMING FROMCARGO PUMP DRIVE SHAFT AND REPAIR PRIOR TO UTILIZING CARGO PUMP.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 27 May 1986
Resolved
PLAINLY AND LEGIBLY MARK DRAFT MARKS.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 May 1986
Resolved
INSTALL FLAME SCREEN ON FUEL OIL SUPPLY TANK GOOSENECK VENT PIPE.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 May 1986
Resolved
INSTALL PLUG IN FUEL OIL SUPPLY TANK DRAIN LINE.
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.