GS 426

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

GS 426 is a 2008 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2008, most recently in August 2025, along with 11 deficiencies.

Records from 2008 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 6 August 2025.

Built: 2008
Last inspected: 6 August 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 24
Deficiencies: 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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 6 August 2025

Recorded inspections24

…physical examinations16

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 16 calendar years (2008–2025)

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

1200513

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890701

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-890701

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)154.0 ft × 42.0 ft × 10.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 543 / net 543

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderC & C MARINE · BELLE CHASSE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2008

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portHOUMA, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 27 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it543 - Simplified, Gross Ton
543 - 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.

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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Inspection history · 24

6 August 2025 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8193080

3 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7906084

5 December 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7834157

19 September 2023 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7795493

20 January 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7624717

12 December 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7607812

14 July 2021 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7255901

13 October 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7076416

8 June 2020 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight · COI Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6972789

5 November 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6850092

30 September 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6824741

17 June 2019 Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6665724

31 May 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6430658

22 January 2018 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6341797

31 July 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6265243

24 June 2016 Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5921596

9 July 2015 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5208693

18 August 2014 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4958910

3 April 2014 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4828921

9 May 2012 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4306655

5 June 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3760299

4 May 2010 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3731005

15 May 2009 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3475765

22 April 2008 MTSA Verification · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Cargo Tank Internal · Construction Oversight · Initial Certification · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3190076

Deficiency record · 11

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation

Issued 3 May 2024 Resolved

Each cargo tank of a tank barge must have one of the following liquid overfill protection arrangements: A system meeting the requirements of 46 CFR 39.2007. Vessel high level/overfill protection systems would not operate as intended. Repair alarm system.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Witnessed operational test of alarm system.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 3 May 2024 Resolved

Boilers, main and auxiliary machinery, and piping systems shall conform to the requirements of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter, except as otherwise provided for in this subchapter. Fuel lines on prime mover are wasted. Replace.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Witnessed replacement of fuel lines.

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers

Issued 3 May 2024 Resolved

A tank vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels that is carrying oil or hazardous material as cargo must have under or around each loading manifold and each transfer connection point, a fixed container or enclosed deck area that, in all conditions of ship list or trim encountered during the loading operation, has a capacity of at least one barrel if it serves one or more hoses with an inside diameter of more than 2 inches but less than 4 inches, or one or more loading arms with a nominal pipe size diameter of more than 2 inches but less. Diaphragm pump not in containment. Place in containment.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Pump relocated to within containment zone.

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation

Issued 3 May 2024 Resolved

The last 1.0 meter (3.3 feet) of vapor piping upstream of the vessel vapor connection and each end of a vapor hose must be Painted in the sequence of red/yellow/red. The width of the red bands must be 0.1 meter (0.33 foot) and the width of the middle yellow band must be 0.8 meter (2.64 feet); and labeled with the word “VAPOR” painted in black letters at least 50.8 millimeters (2 inches) high.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Witnessed VCS line painted.

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation

Issued 20 September 2023 Resolved

Each tank vessel with a cargo capacity of 1,000 or more cubic meters (approximately 6,290 barrels), loading oil or oil residue as cargo, must have one overfill device that is permanently installed on each cargo tank and meets the requirements of this section. Inoperable overfill alarm on 3P cargo tank. Loading of 3P tank is limited to 75% full. Completed NLT 10/21/2023

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 October 2023
Resolved 27 September 2023
Resolution: overfill alarm repaired

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation

Issued 20 September 2023 Resolved

The operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil, hazardous material, or liquefied gas as regulated in Table 4 of 46 CFR part 154 shall provide transfer procedures that meet the requirements of this part and part 156 of this chapter. Vessel's transfer procedures were not specific to vessel's system.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 October 2023
Resolved 27 September 2023
Resolution: transfer procedures updated

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)

Issued 27 February 2020 Resolved

All Cargo Tanks vented at a gage pressure of 4 pounds per square inch or less shall be constructed and tested as required by the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping(ABS) or other recognized society(RO). Vessel has 6 independent cargo tanks installed on the deck. As per MSC Document dated February 21, 2020 (serial: E1-2000653) these tanks do not meet the minimum thickness as required by ABS or other RO. Vessel is restricted from utilizing these tanks and or must remove from the barge.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2020
Resolution: Atlas oil constructed a approved independent cargo tank and removed portable totes.

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo transfer - Tankers

Issued 5 November 2019 Resolved

46CFR31.10-25: Modifications were made without having prior approval from Commandant. Submit plans detailing the addition of all new machinery and equipment to the barge to MSC for approval prior to conducting cargo operations.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 February 2020
Resolution: All plans have been submitted to MSC for approval. This meets the 835V requirements issued by Sector H/G.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Communications

Issued 9 July 2015 Resolved

No benzene sign on barge

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 August 2015
Resolution: Benzene sign installed

Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Spark Arrestor (exhaust)

Issued 23 April 2008 Resolved

Provide documentation that Cargo Pump engine wiring harness and sensor are approved for class 1 div 1 locations IAW 46 CFR 111.105.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2011
Resolved 13 May 2013
Resolution: Relocated cargo pump prime mover so it is outside of immediate hazardous location area.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Financial Responsibility

Issued 23 April 2008 Resolved

Certificate of Financial Responsibility not yet approved.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 June 2008

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.