EMS 346

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

EMS 346 is a 2002 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 45 inspections since 2002, most recently in January 2026, along with 6 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2010.

Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 14 January 2026.

Built: 2002
Last inspected: 14 January 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 45
Deficiencies: 6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 3 investigations · 2006–2010
Inspected with: 8 other vessels
Also recorded as: 2 other names

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 14 January 2026

Recorded inspections45

…physical examinations33

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded5

Deficiencies 6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 21 calendar years (2002–2026)

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

1128303

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568505

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-568505

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 2002

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portHOUMA, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 18 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 8

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.

EMS 371 Tank Barge · MISLE 943759 · 14 June 2010 · activity 3769541 AMMIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 1055863 · 14 June 2010 · activity 3769541 HINES 426 Freight Barge · MISLE 49642 · 8 May 2009 · activity 3472279 VICTOR GUZMAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 187430 · 8 May 2009 · activity 3472279 NORMAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 746026 · 8 May 2009 · activity 3472279 STC 351B Tank Barge · MISLE 52398 · 31 May 2006 · activity 2666204 JEAN PIERRE Towing Vessel · MISLE 71545 · 31 May 2006 · activity 2666204 EMS 345 Tank Barge · MISLE 568504 · 31 May 2006 · activity 2666204

Inspection history · 45

14 January 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8296557

10 May 2023 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7681590

25 April 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7675369

6 May 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7449477

16 September 2021 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7313722

17 June 2019 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6724292

8 June 2019 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6724232

3 May 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6791811

31 May 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6442123

15 May 2018 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6414427

27 April 2018 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6400695

9 March 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6132468

10 May 2016 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5870571

19 March 2015 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5107248

10 March 2015 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5082730

9 March 2015 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5081637

2 March 2015 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5078336

25 February 2014 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4842963

10 December 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4499683

29 April 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4313158

3 April 2012 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4328412

15 June 2011 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4045896

14 June 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3769541

9 June 2010 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3762213

6 January 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3659530

8 May 2009 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3472076

8 May 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3472279

5 March 2009 Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3563193

15 November 2008 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3363607

2 October 2008 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3337120

29 August 2008 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3312086

15 May 2008 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3208111

25 February 2008 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3151017

7 February 2007 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2922381

17 January 2007 Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2857207

31 May 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2666204

2 November 2005 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2564759

2 November 2005 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2564782

20 May 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2363677

13 December 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2258577

30 November 2004 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2564139

13 April 2004 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2043400

2 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1966899

24 March 2003 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1762294

2 September 2002 Construction Oversight

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1690134

Deficiency record · 6

Deck/Cargo › Vapor Control Systems › Piping/Hoses

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

"VAPOR" on stern header needed to be repainted black

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 March 2017
Resolution: Vessel crew repainted

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

Navigation light stand background needed repainting

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 April 2017
Resolved 10 March 2017
Resolution: Navigation light stands painted

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 19 March 2015 Resolved

Navigation light stands need to be repainted

Due 26 March 2015
Resolved 19 March 2015
Resolution: Navigation light stands repainted

Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Cargo Monitor/Control System

Issued 3 April 2012 Resolved

Sight glass gaskets need to be replaced on S1, P3, and S3

Due 18 May 2012
Resolved 22 April 2012
Resolution: Replaced sight glasses.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 11 May 2009 Resolved

There is a minor inset to the bow void stbd side. Make a repair proposal by 08 June 09.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2009
Resolved 22 June 2011
Resolution: TBSIP barge rep added this extremely minor inset to their worklist for future repair. Damage does warrant an immediate crop and renew before next dry dock if at all.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Pump

Issued 7 February 2007 Resolved

Fuel pump lever vibrates to off during operation.

Due 7 February 2007
Resolved 7 February 2007
Resolution: Fuel pump lever repaired to operate properly.

Casualty record · 3

31 May 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2666204

8 May 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3472279

14 June 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3769541

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 · 2

CTCO346 (2006), CTCO 346 (2009–2010). 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.