COLUMBIA BOSTON

Freight Barge · Barge class · Built 2000s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A)

COLUMBIA BOSTON is a 2004 freight barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 37 inspections since 2004, most recently in April 2026, along with 11 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 4 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2017.

Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 28 April 2026.

Built: 2004
Last inspected: 28 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 37
Deficiencies: 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 4 investigations · 2004–2017
Inspected with: 5 other vessels

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 28 April 2026

Recorded inspections37

…physical examinations22

…administrative events9

…with no type recorded6

Deficiencies 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 18 calendar years (2004–2026)

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

1156429

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682386

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UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-682386

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)324.0 ft × 94.0 ft × 21.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 4,650 / net 1,395

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)324.0 ft × 94.0 ft × 21.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 4,650 / net 1,395

BuilderVT HALTER MARINE INC · ESCATAWPA, MS, UNITED STATES · built 2004

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portPORTLAND, OR

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 12 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026

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 it4650 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
1395 - Convention (Subpart B), 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 · 5

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.

RICHARD BRUSCO Towing Vessel · MISLE 90672 · 14 February 2023 · activity 7637412 CAPT JOHN J CHARPENTIER Towing Vessel · MISLE 614402 · 28 December 2017 · activity 6331673 KATIE G MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 90479 · 6 May 2005 · activity 2351079 KATIE G MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 90479 · 27 February 2005 · activity 2303712 MARY L. MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 66844 · 29 December 2004 · activity 2266135 KATIE G MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 90479 · 29 December 2004 · activity 2266135 JEAN TURECAMO Towing Vessel · MISLE 138685 · 7 August 2004 · activity 2158997

Inspection history · 37

28 April 2026 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8355454

10 March 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8091092

15 March 2024 MARPOL Annex I Examination · Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex VI Survey

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7879845

18 April 2023 Explosive Handling Operation-Administrative · Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7670915

21 February 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7640539

14 February 2023 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial · Explosive Handling Operation-Administrative

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7637412

14 February 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7396313

28 November 2021 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Kodiak · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7359614

21 July 2021 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7264496

16 February 2021 Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · MARPOL Annex I Examination · COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7139663

16 March 2020 MARPOL Annex I Examination · COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6923456

19 February 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6912004

25 January 2018 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6344242

30 December 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6330666

28 December 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6331673

7 November 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6302557

7 December 2015 MTSA/ISPS Verification · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination · COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5777058

13 November 2015 Load Line/Change of Employment

Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5762885

6 July 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4071200

25 March 2010 MTSA Verification · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex I Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3701866

5 August 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3556243

22 January 2009 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3398378

26 August 2008 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3306239

17 July 2007 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3015868

26 October 2006 In-Service Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2807376

30 June 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2696065

28 June 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2694414

21 June 2006 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2685999

13 October 2005 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2507487

20 June 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2396755

6 May 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2351079

27 February 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2303712

16 February 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2115440

25 January 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2280531

29 December 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2266135

7 August 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2158997

10 June 2004 Construction Oversight · Internal Structural Exam · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Hull Examination · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2094629

Deficiency record · 11

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

Issued 19 February 2020 Resolved

To maintain a valid COI the annual and periodic inspections must be completed and the COI must be endorsed. The last USCG annual inspection was completed November 2017. The 2018 and 2019 inspections were not competed. The vessel is restricted to the carriage of non-hazardous cargo only.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 February 2020
Resolved 16 March 2020
Resolution: Conducted a COI and ISE; issued new certificates.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 22 January 2009 Resolved

Insert approx. 2 ft by 2 ft side shell in way of #2 Stbd void tank between #5 and #6 side longs at top of tank.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 February 2009
Resolved 11 February 2009

Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System

Issued 26 August 2008 Resolved

Re-paint draft marks in contrasting color from vessel hull.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2008
Resolved 26 August 2008
Resolution: Spoke with vessel POC, who stated that the draft marks were repainted.

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 26 August 2008 Resolved

Port running light was dim. Repair or renew running light components.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2008
Resolved 26 August 2008
Resolution: Spoke with vessel POC, who stated that the battery was replace and the light was operating properly.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame

Issued 23 June 2006 Resolved

Crop and renew side shell longitudinal (approximately 6 foot section) in No. 1 tank.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 June 2006
Resolution: Completed to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 23 June 2006 Resolved

Crop and renew 2nd shell longitudinal (5th frame) from top down as needed in No 2 tank.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 June 2006
Resolution: Completed to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 23 June 2006 Resolved

Replace tripped bracket on 6th frame (2nd shell longitudinal) from top in No. 2 tank.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 June 2006
Resolution: Completed to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspection.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 23 June 2006 Resolved

Crop and renew 3rd frame from top down as needed in No. 2 tank.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 June 2006
Resolution: Completed to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 23 June 2006 Resolved

Crop and renew aft bulkhead going to side shell at 5th bulkhead longitudinal in No. 3 tank (as required).

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 June 2006
Resolution: Completed to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 23 June 2006 Resolved

Crop and renew aft 4th & 5th frame supports in port rake (as required).

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 June 2006
Resolution: Completed to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 21 June 2006 Resolved

Repair/replace port navigation light.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 June 2006
Resolution: Completed to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Casualty record · 4

7 August 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2158997

29 December 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2266135

27 February 2005Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 2303712

28 December 2017Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6331673

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.