DB THOR

Industrial Vessel · Barge class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

DB THOR is a 1997 industrial vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2006, most recently in April 2026, along with 26 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —.

Records from 2006 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 April 2026.

Built: 1997
Last inspected: 13 April 2026
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 22
Deficiencies: 26 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 12 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 13 April 2026

Recorded inspections22

…physical examinations11

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded9

Deficiencies 26 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution

…past their stated due date1

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 13 calendar years (2006–2026)

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

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8639455

YJXQ6

800643

Flag

VANUATU

Maury page id

psix-800643

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it13260 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
3978 - Convention (Subpart B), 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.

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 · 12

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.

Inspection history · 22

13 April 2026 PSC B · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8344659

12 June 2025 Deficiency Check · PSC B

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8157387

10 September 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8000087

22 March 2024 PSC B

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7874952

21 October 2021 PSC C

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7337143

2 March 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7148716

28 October 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7086719

28 October 2020 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7087199

21 August 2020 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7025956

14 August 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6784587

2 January 2019 Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6606447

13 July 2016 Ballast Water Examination · NPV Safety Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5939661

2 July 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5178233

23 June 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5170045

28 March 2014 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4824781

11 July 2013 MTSA Verification · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4641686

31 May 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3894263

15 October 2008 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 3345289

18 March 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3166813

29 February 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3158781

6 September 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2771156

9 August 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2771127

Deficiency record · 26

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Air Pollution Certificate (IAPP)

Issued 13 April 2026 Resolved

An international air pollution certificate shall be issued to any ship of 400 GT and above. The IAPP supplement did not match the information in the IAPP, rendering it invalid.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 April 2026
Resolved 22 April 2026
Resolution: Received updated copy of the IAPP and supplement.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)

Issued 13 April 2026 Resolved

An international oil pollution certificate shall be issued to ships of 400 GT and above. The IOPP form A supplement did not match the information in the IOPP certificate rendering it invalid.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 April 2026
Resolved 23 April 2026
Resolution: Received valid IOPP and supplement

14 - Pollution Prevention › 148 - Ballast Water › Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP)

Issued 13 April 2026 No resolution recorded

A vessel equipped with ballast water tanks that operates in the waters of the United States must employ one of the ballast water management methods specified in 33CFR151.2025. Vessel Person in charge stated the vessel exclusively uses water from a public water system (US), but did not have any documentation related to the the origin of the water, the condition of the tanks, or records of intake and discharge of ballast water. Vessel is not authorized to discharge ballast water without authorization from the US Coast Guard.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book

Issued 12 June 2025 Resolved

The oil record book part 1 shall be completed on each occasion, on a tank-to-tank basis if approrpriate, whenever any of the following machinery space operations take place in the ship: collection and disposal of oil resdidues (sludge). Disposal of shipboard generated oil residues & tank transferes are not being recorded in the oil record book. MARPOL 78' (2017 Cons.), Annex I/Reg. 17.2

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 July 2025
Resolved 19 August 2025
Resolution: Class report received. See attached report in documents tab.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 21 October 2021 Resolved

A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system shall be provided in accordance with the provisions ofhte this regulation. PSCO observed 02 removed smoke detectors in machinery space. SOLAS 74 (2014 Cons) II-2/7.2 -17AC

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 September 2024
Resolution: Smoke detectors were reinstalled.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 21 October 2021 Resolved

Maintenance, testing and inspections shall be carried out based on the guidelines developed by the organization and in a manner to ensure reliability of fire fighting systems and appliances. PSCO observed that crew did not have any approved method of testing smoke detector for fire detection system and no records of required testing. SOLAS 74 (2014 Cons) II-2/14.2.2 -17AC

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 September 2024
Resolution: Vessel corrected method of testing and record keeping.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 30 October 2020 Resolved

ILLC 1966 Annex I CH. I Reg. I. On 28OCT2020 the M/V DB THOR allided with a dock piling in Port Fourchon. The vessel sustained damage to the hull to include but not limited to a 10 foot by 4 foot hole on the starboard stern, a 4 foot diameter inset on the starboard side amidships, and a 40 foot section of the starboard stern with multiple insets. The Administration shall satisfy itself that the general structural strength of the hull is sufficient for the draught corresponding to the free board assigned.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 December 2020
Resolved 2 March 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to repairs made. Flag approves class report.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)

Issued 10 May 2019 Resolved

The ship shall have adequate ventilation in all locations on board where people are required to work or to pass. the vessel's rigging gear hold, work out room, and machine shop have no ventilation.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: IBS on behalf of Panama exempted DB THOR from ILO requirements

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access

Issued 10 May 2019 Resolved

The ship shall provide safe means of access to and throughout the ship. the vessel's rigging gear hold, work out room and machine shop have only one means of entry and exit.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: IBS on behalf of Panama exempted DB THOR from ILO requirements

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 10 May 2019 Resolved

Every ship not carrying a doctor shall be provided with an approved medical chest. Vessel does not contain an approved medical chest.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: Medical proffesional with a certified medical chest has been put onboard DB THOR

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sickbay

Issued 10 May 2019 Resolved

Water Closet accomodations shall be provided for the exclusive use of the occupancy of the hospital accomodation either as part of or in close proximity to. The vessel has no designated water closet for the hospital space.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 May 2019
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: IBS on behalf of Panama exempted DB THOR from ILO requirements

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › IOPP Certificate

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

0150 Marpol Ax. I/7.1 An IOPP should be issued to ships of 400 gt and above which are engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under the jurisdiction of Partices to the Convention.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 July 2013
Resolved 19 July 2013
Resolution: Vessel provided valid IOPP certificate.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

0199 Marpol Ax. VI/6.1.1 An IAPP Certificate shalle be issued to ships of 400 gt and above engaged in voyages to ports or offshore terminals under jusrisdiction of Parties. IAPP expired.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 July 2013
Resolved 17 July 2013
Resolution: The vessel provided a valid interim International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate issued on 11 July 2013.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › International Load Line Certificate

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

0120 ILLC Art. 16 An ILLC shall be issued to every ship which has been surveyed and marked with the present Convention. Loadline Cert expired.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 July 2013
Resolved 17 July 2013
Resolution: The vessel was issued an interim International Load Line certificate on by the RO on 11 July 2013.

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › SOPEP

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

1705 Marpol Ax. I/37.2.2 SOPEP shall be prepared based on guidelines developed by the Organization and list authorities to be contacted in the event of an oil pollution incident. The contact list is out of date, it is dated 30Jun2008.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 August 2013
Resolved 17 July 2013
Resolution: The vessel provided an updated contact list dated June 2013.

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Waste Management Plan

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

2120 Marpol Ax V/9.2 Every ship of 400 gt and above shall carry a garbage management plan. There is no garbage management plan on board.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 July 2013
Resolved 19 July 2013
Resolution: Vessel provided garbage management plan onboard.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Garbage Recordkeeping

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

2120 Marpol Ax V/9.3 Every ship of 400 gt and above shall be provided with a a garbage record book. The entries from Mar 06, 2012 to May 08, 2013 are missing. In addition, the vessel needs to use the new form of Garbage Record Book required on 01Jan2013

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 August 2013
Resolved 28 March 2014
Resolution: Provided guidance and instruction to vessel personnel on the new requirements of the Garbage Record Book. Vessel procured proper Garbage Record Book for future log entries.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Required Logbook Entries (Annex VI-Related)

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

2199 Marpol Ax. VI/14.3.4.2 and 18.5 and 18.1 While ships are operating withnin an emiccision control area, sulphur content of fuel used on baord shall not exceed 1% m/m. The bunker delivery notes do not specify sulphur content. In addition, the vessel does not have samples on board.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 August 2013
Resolved 28 March 2014
Resolution: Observed fuel oil smaples were being properly kept on board that corresponded with on board fuel receipts.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

1710 Marpol Ax. I/17.4 Each operation shall be signed by the Officer in Charge of operations. Several dates were not signed.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 August 2013
Resolved 28 March 2014
Resolution: Advised and educated crew on proper requirements for filling out entries in the Oil Record Book.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

1710 Marpol Ax I/17.1 Oil record books, IAW Appendix III, is missing the period end date on several oil record books dating from 2Feb2002 to 30Jun2013.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 August 2013
Resolved 28 March 2014
Resolution: Dated old Oil Record Book with period end date.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Oil Record Book

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

1710 Marpol Ax. I/17.2.2. and 17.2.5 ORB does not contain the collection of oil residues. Additionally, the ORB does not contain all bunkering of fuel or lube oil. Several bunkering notes show evidence of transfer with no entry in the ORB. Several entries were made with no record of bunkering notes.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 August 2013
Resolved 28 March 2014
Resolution: Advised and educated crew on proper requirements for completing Oil Record Book entries.

Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

9900 33CFR155.720 The operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil shall provide transfer procedures. There are no transfer procedures onboard. Prior to conducting a transfer in US Waters, have oil transfer procedures onboard.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2013
Resolved 17 July 2013
Resolution: The vessel provided transfer procedures IAW 33CFR155.720.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Ballast Water Reporting Form

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

9900 33CFR151.2041 (b) (2) (iii) Vessels equipped with ballast tanks bound for ports or places in the USA must submit Ballast water reporting form to NBIC 24 hrs prior to entry.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 August 2013
Resolved 28 March 2014
Resolution: Provided guidance to the crew on proper Ball Water Reporting requirements.

Construction/Loadline › Markings › Load Line Mark

Issued 11 July 2013 Resolved

1220-Freeboard marks- The vessel is required to have a horizontal deck line 300mm in length and 25mm in breath permanently marked amidships on each side of the vessel. The deck line is not marked on the vessel and the location of the reference point is not stated on the ICLL Certificate. ICLL (88 Protocol) Reg 4 17bc

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 July 2013
Resolved 22 July 2013
Resolution: Vessel provided class report, flag report and PSCO observed deck line permanently marked on both sides of the ship.

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan

Issued 21 May 2008 Resolved

Cert statement does not identify if the vsl is manned or unmanned, and if it is carrying oil as a primary or secondary cargo. The plan must also be amended to include the volume and type of oil cargo that would be involved in a WCD per 33 CFR 155.1045(c). In addition, the vessel-specific appendix must be amended to include individual tank capacities of lube oil and fresh water tanks.

Due 21 June 2008
Resolved 16 March 2009
Resolution: Tank VRP #05425 deactivated due to no response to from plan preparer/plan holder. If plan holder wants approval status, plan holder must resubmit TVRP for review and approval.

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan

Issued 21 May 2008 Resolved

The VRP must be amended to include descriptions and duties for each position of the spill management team, or state the plan incorporates the NIIMS or UCS. The VRP must also be amended to fix incorrect cross-references and verify the intended areas of operation/COTP zones for the vessel per reg 33 CFR 155.1045(i).

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.