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CHEM 279

Tank Barge · Barge class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named CHEM 279 · AMERICAN COMMERCIAL LINES, LLC operator of record, 2023

CHEM 279 is a 2005 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2005, most recently in May 2026, along with 8 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2017.

Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 May 2026.

Built
2005
Last inspected
18 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
26
Deficiencies
8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2007–2017
Inspected with
5 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
1172586
IMO number
—
Call sign
—
MISLE id
755937
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
—
Maury page id
psix-755937

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations20
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record 17 calendar years (2005–2026)
The 26 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 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)200.0 ft × 35.0 ft × 12.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 735 / net 735
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderJEFFBOAT LLC · JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 2005
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionNot recorded
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portJEFFERSONVILLE, IN
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 8 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 it735 - Simplified, Gross Ton
735 - Simplified, 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 · 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.

MELISSA LYNN Towing Vessel · MISLE 438566 · 1 March 2017 · activity 6127373AXL 211 Tank Barge · MISLE 40799 · 19 July 2007 · activity 3005234955 Tank Barge · MISLE 48485 · 19 July 2007 · activity 3005234WARREN W HINES Towing Vessel · MISLE 209617 · 19 July 2007 · activity 3005234SCF 22107 Freight Barge · MISLE 605686 · 19 July 2007 · activity 3005234

Inspection history · 26

18 May 2026 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8375462
21 March 2025 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8097322
8 June 2020 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6971202
28 April 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6940475
29 March 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6656422
2 July 2018 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6464660
20 March 2017 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6111194
1 March 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6127373
31 March 2016 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5846575
3 April 2015 Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5093088
3 June 2014 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4898359
28 June 2013 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4627009
20 March 2012 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4288416
10 June 2010 Cargo Tank Internal · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3733393
19 May 2009 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3478934
5 May 2009 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3465247
10 July 2008 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG Heartland District · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3263506
12 May 2008 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3201801
19 July 2007 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3002299
19 July 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3005234
15 May 2007 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2931194
16 July 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2715685
17 May 2006 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2651556
16 May 2006 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2650329
6 July 2005 Cargo Tank Internal · Initial Certification · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2418035
6 June 2005 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2381747

Deficiency record · 8

Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 12 May 2010 Resolved
Vessel is prohibited from conducting cargo ops until satisfactory NDT report for questionable welds on cargo tank in the following voids: 1 port, 1 starboard, 2 port, 3 starboard and stern void (IWO 2 and 4 deck framing) has been reviewed by attending marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 May 2010
Resolved 10 June 2010
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 12 May 2010 Resolved
Back gouge and reweld two areas identified by the Marine Inspector in the No. 1 cargo tank, starboard side lap weld seam to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2010
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 12 May 2010 Resolved
Crop an 18" by 18" section of forward bulkhead in No. 2 cargo tank. Gouge and reweld identified area of lap weld seam. Once weld is complete, notify our office to have weld inspected prior to replacing bulkhead plating.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2010
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 12 May 2010 Resolved
Wire wheel and clean entire lap weld seam in No. 3 starboard void. In the presence of the marine inspector, conduct dye pen test on weld and submit report to USCG.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2010
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 12 May 2010 Resolved
Wire wheel and clean entire starboard side cargo tank bottom lap weld seam in No. 1 cargo tank for further inspection. In presence of Marine Inspector, conduct dye pen test on weld. Submit report to USCG.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2010
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 15 May 2008 Resolved
Electronic gage & wiring on electronically controlled engine not in compliance with 46 CFR 111.105.31(l). Vessel operator given until 01AUG08 to correct IAW D8 policy Ltr 02-2007 ch. 1.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2009
Resolved 5 May 2009
Resolution: Barge replaced entire cargo pump engine.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Liquid Level Gaging
Issued 16 July 2006 Resolved
Determine & Repair where cargo is venting from #1 Cargo Tank. Leaking is somewhere around #1 High level/overfill alarm. No cargo ops. until repairs are made to the satisfaction of local CG inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 July 2006
Resolved 22 May 2007
Resolution: Vessel repaired Leak #1 tank .
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 16 May 2006 Resolved
Provide satisfactory documentation to [name withheld]/Galveston that this vessel has operated in fresh water service at least 6 of the last 12 months. If the vessel has not been operated in fresh water service at least 6 of the last 12 months or satisfactory documentation cannot be provided, the vessel will be required to be inspected IAW the salt water intervals prescribed in 46 CFR 31.10-21(a)(1)
Due 16 June 2006
Resolved 17 May 2006
Resolution: Fresh service verified for 6 of the last 12 months of service.

Casualty record · 2

19 July 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3005234
1 March 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 6127373
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.