KIRBY 28747

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

KIRBY 28747 is a 2008 tank barge. The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 2008, most recently in February 2025, along with 6 deficiencies and 13 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2025.

Records from 2008 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 8 February 2025.

Built: 2008
Last inspected: 8 February 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 31
Deficiencies: 6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 13 investigations · 2009–2025
Inspected with: 24 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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 8 February 2025

Recorded inspections31

…physical examinations15

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded12

Deficiencies 6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 14 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

1215680

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975962

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UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-975962

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)297.5 ft × 54.0 ft × 12.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,619 / net 1,619

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderTRINITY MARINE PRODUCTS INC · ASHLAND CITY, TN, UNITED STATES · built 2008

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portNEW YORK, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 16 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it1619 - Simplified, Gross Ton
1619 - 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.

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 · 24

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 · 31

8 February 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8077121

5 October 2023 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7803795

20 September 2023 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7795267

20 September 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7837358

28 August 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7778870

10 July 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7738135

12 June 2023 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7713104

26 June 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7489099

4 April 2022 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7424359

14 March 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7411754

26 October 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6843951

1 August 2018 Cargo Tank Internal · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6491293

1 May 2018 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6411066

10 March 2018 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6370841

2 December 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6317874

18 October 2017 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6312476

22 December 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6061298

13 August 2015 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5212684

16 October 2014 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5007190

22 October 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4739702

10 October 2013 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4730388

29 May 2012 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4317614

15 May 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4311846

13 May 2012 Permit to Proceed

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4311220

30 March 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4275598

30 January 2012 Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4231027

13 September 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4150852

12 August 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4116049

1 March 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3426328

8 February 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3415307

22 September 2008 Administrative Inspection · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · MTSA Verification · Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination · Initial Certification · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3330256

Deficiency record · 6

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes

Issued 10 July 2023 Resolved

Vapor piping, fitting, valves, flanges, and pressure vessels comprising the construction and installation of a permanent or portable vapor processing unit onboard a tank vessel must meet the marine engineering requirements of 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter F. Received report of a pinhole leak on the vapor piping between the header and #1 cargo tank. Complete full repair before next loading. 46 CFR 39.1009(a)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 August 2023
Resolved 30 August 2023
Resolution: Vessel conducted permanent repairs to affected section of vapor piping. Witnessed satisfactory Non-destructive testing (air test).

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Openings to cargo area, doors, ... scuttles

Issued 14 March 2022 Resolved

All tank vessels... Scantlings, material, and workmanship, subdivision of cargo spaces, fitting of cofferdams, and testing of tanks shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized classification society. A hole was found on the #1 STBD cargo valve stanchion pipe approx 3/16" in diameter. Temporary repairs were made. You may proceed to Valero Memphis to discharge cargo. Once cargo is discharged you may proceed to TT Barge LMR MM 237 to make permanent repairs.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 14 March 2022
Resolved 4 April 2022

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Trunk

Issued 12 March 2018 Resolved

Found the following in the #1S Cargo Tank: (1) 4' x 6' x 4" sharp inset in trunk side plating; beginning 25' aft of fwd trunk blkhd; (1) 4' x 4' x 3" sharp inset in trunk side plating; beginning 38' aft of fwd trunk blkhd. Provide Marine Chemist certification to SEC New Orleans for #3S and adjacent wing voids (prior to movement). Provide voyage plan for intended transit to SEC New Orleans (prior to movement). Provide repair proposal to MSU Baton Rouge for repairs to #1S Cargo Tank & #2S Wing Void (prior to loading cargo). 46 CFR 31.10-25.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 March 2018
Resolved 23 May 2018
Resolution: Verified repairs, completed NDT using air/soap test, examined internal framing/repairs. All Sat.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Double Hull

Issued 10 March 2018 Resolved

Found the following in the #2S Wing Void: Damaged forward watertight hatch & 1" deep inset in surrounding deck plating. Provide Marine Chemist certification to SEC New Orleans for #3S and adjacent wing voids (prior to movement). Provide voyage plan for intended transit to SEC New Orleans (prior to movement). Provide repair proposal to MSU Baton Rouge for repairs to #1S Cargo Tank & #2S Wing Void (prior to loading cargo). 46 CFR 31.10-25.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 March 2018
Resolved 23 May 2018
Resolution: Verified repairs and completed NDT using air/soap. All satisfactory.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 13 May 2012 Resolved

Vessel ran aground at Chet Morrison Yard in Houma, LA. Vessel had damage to the port side bottom hull plating in the bow rake and the #1 port void. Vessel had surveyor on board to inspect damage. No hull breech was noticed at the time the surveyor inspected. Vessel rep was instructed to get hull/ise at next local OCMI prior to loading any new cargo.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 September 2018
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory air test and visual inspection of approx 2.5'' x 1.5'' insert in bow rake and approx 12'' x 2'' insert in bow rake/#1 port void.

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

Issued 27 October 2008 Resolved

Provide proof of Vessel Response Plan

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 November 2008

Casualty record · 13

1 March 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3426328

12 March 2011Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3963607

24 March 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3971377

5 May 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4003407

13 September 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4150852

30 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4275598

15 May 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4311846

22 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4739702

2 December 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6317874

26 October 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6843951

26 June 2022Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7489099

20 September 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7837358

8 February 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8077121

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.

Recorded names · 1

WTC 2003 (2009–2017). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.