KIRBY 27715

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

KIRBY 27715 is a 2003 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 37 inspections since 2003, most recently in August 2025, along with 3 deficiencies and 9 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2016.

Records from 2003 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 18 August 2025.

Built: 2003
Last inspected: 18 August 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 37
Deficiencies: 3 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 9 investigations · 2005–2016
Inspected with: 22 other vessels

Identity

1145583

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639519

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-639519

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations25

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded11

Years with a record 19 calendar years (2003–2025)

The 37 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

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)300.0 ft × 54.0 ft × 12.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,632 / net 1,632

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderTRINITY MARINE PRODUCTS · ASHLAND CITY, TN, UNITED STATES · built 2003

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portWILMINGTON, DE

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 11 December 2025 · expires 31 January 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 it1632 - Simplified, Gross Ton
5459 - Displacement, Net Ton
1632 - Simplified, 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspected as a tow unit · 22

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.

JOSEPH M ELLIS Towing Vessel · MISLE 133288 · 7 April 2016 · activity 5852019 KIRBY 27718 Tank Barge · MISLE 713856 · 7 April 2016 · activity 5852019 CAPTAIN BILL ENGLISH Towing Vessel · MISLE 881736 · 7 April 2016 · activity 5852019 HOUMA Towing Vessel · MISLE 918793 · 7 April 2016 · activity 5852019 MISS BETTYE Towing Vessel · MISLE 413151 · 3 April 2015 · activity 5102553 KIRBY 27711 Tank Barge · MISLE 639515 · 3 April 2015 · activity 5102553 GUADALUPE Towing Vessel · MISLE 1184967 · 3 April 2015 · activity 5102553 KIRBY 30719B Tank Barge · MISLE 738447 · 27 August 2013 · activity 4697942 HOUMA Towing Vessel · MISLE 918793 · 27 August 2013 · activity 4697942 HOUMA Towing Vessel · MISLE 918793 · 7 August 2012 · activity 4412490 KIRBY 30719B Tank Barge · MISLE 738447 · 14 May 2012 · activity 4312113 HOUMA Towing Vessel · MISLE 918793 · 14 May 2012 · activity 4312113 ROBIN K CHANDA Towing Vessel · MISLE 118703 · 25 November 2011 · activity 4196541 LEWIS B STRAIT Towing Vessel · MISLE 154856 · 25 November 2011 · activity 4196541 GENERAL Towing Vessel · MISLE 188995 · 25 November 2011 · activity 4196541 ACL 96006 Freight Barge · MISLE 441892 · 25 November 2011 · activity 4196541 SONNY K Towing Vessel · MISLE 192152 · 15 January 2010 · activity 3665988 KIRBY 27726 Tank Barge · MISLE 734141 · 15 January 2010 · activity 3665988 GAIL GLASER Towing Vessel · MISLE 143815 · 4 April 2009 · activity 3451509 KIRBY 27711 Tank Barge · MISLE 639515 · 4 April 2009 · activity 3451509 KIRBY 30715B Tank Barge · MISLE 655878 · 12 December 2006 · activity 2843526 PERRY HUSKEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 145211 · 14 December 2005 · activity 2553515 MARY ANN J Tank Barge · MISLE 498241 · 14 December 2005 · activity 2553515 AT-3001 Tank Barge · MISLE 498242 · 14 December 2005 · activity 2553515 RYAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 581556 · 14 December 2005 · activity 2553515 KIRBY 30715B Tank Barge · MISLE 655878 · 14 December 2005 · activity 2553515 KIRBY 27722 Tank Barge · MISLE 734134 · 14 December 2005 · activity 2553515 KIRBY 27723 Tank Barge · MISLE 734138 · 14 December 2005 · activity 2553515 KIRBY 27726 Tank Barge · MISLE 734141 · 14 December 2005 · activity 2553515 KIRBY 30719B Tank Barge · MISLE 738447 · 14 December 2005 · activity 2553515

Inspection history · 37

18 August 2025 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8212703

13 November 2023 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7821620

6 June 2023 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7704999

6 April 2022 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7425613

26 February 2019 COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6620795

2 November 2017 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6299457

2 November 2017 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6321470

22 November 2016 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6068730

7 April 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5852019

16 November 2015 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5764638

3 April 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5102553

17 November 2014 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5058292

14 November 2014 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5022016

14 October 2014 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5004778

10 January 2014 Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4766319

27 August 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4697942

13 December 2012 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4563927

7 August 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4412490

14 May 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4312113

27 April 2012 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4296677

23 April 2012 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4294384

23 April 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4295764

1 March 2012 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4286697

19 December 2011 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4210937

25 November 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4196541

15 May 2010 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3739899

15 January 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3665988

4 April 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3451509

30 December 2008 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3386309

26 November 2007 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3138904

12 December 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2843526

7 November 2006 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2842967

18 December 2005 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2572996

14 December 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2553515

23 September 2004 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2229987

29 January 2004 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1997059

22 December 2003 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Initial Certification · Construction Oversight · Cargo Tank Internal · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1966635

Deficiency record · 3

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)

Issued 6 June 2023 Resolved

Barge hulls classed as Type II are those designed to carry products which require substantial preventive measures to preclude uncontrolled release to the atmosphere. Barge reported a 1/4" hole in the top of the #3 port cargo tank on the machinery deck next to the thermal fluid heater. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 July 2023
Resolved 13 November 2023
Resolution: C/R of affected area.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Heating › General

Issued 23 April 2012 Resolved

Vessel restricted from operating thermal fluid heater until all associated valves inspected and damaged seals replaced. Thermal fluid heater must be operationally tested to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 April 2012
Resolution: Attended vessel to verify repairs and proper operation of the thermal fluid heater unit. Nitrogen test to 125psi. All tests satisfactory.

Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Fixed Containment

Issued 23 April 2012 Resolved

Inspect all containment plugs and replace/repair all non-operational plugs; prior to conducting transfer operations.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 April 2012
Resolution: Verified replacement of containment plugs.

Casualty record · 9

14 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2553515

4 April 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3451509

15 January 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3665988

25 November 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4196541

14 May 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4312113

7 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4412490

27 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4697942

3 April 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 5102553

7 April 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5852019

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.