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USCG Documented Vessel

KIRBY 23302B

No. 539023Tank BargeValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
539023
Flag
Us
Service
Tank Barge
Self-propelled
No
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1972

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
252 ft
Breadth
50 ft
Depth
12.5 ft
Gross tonnage
1692 GT
Net tonnage
1692 NT

Documentation

A Certificate of Documentation (COD) is the U.S. Coast Guard’s federal record of a vessel’s nationality and ownership — a national alternative to state titling for eligible vessels. Learn how it differs from state registration in the registration vs documentation guide.

COD status
Valid
Issued
May 11, 2026
Expires
May 31, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise Unrestricted

Builder

Builder
Gretna Machine Iron Works
Shipyard
Gretna Machine Iron Works
Built at
Harvey La, United States
Year built
1972

Hailing port

Hailing port
Wilmington, De, United States
Managing owner (company)
Kirby Inland Marine Lp
Managing owner location
Houston, Tx

Planning to run this boat as a charter or take paying passengers? Carrying up to six for hire needs an OUPV “six-pack” captain’s license.

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