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ELIZABETH RIVER FERRY V
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named ELIZABETH RIVER FERRY V
ELIZABETH RIVER FERRY V is a 2017 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in October 2025, along with 55 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2019 and 2024.
Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 8 October 2025.
- Built
- 2017
- Last inspected
- 8 October 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 55 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2019–2024
Identity
1277002
WDJ5151
1429491
Flag
UNITED STATES
367784840
Maury page id
psix-1429491
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2025)
The 23 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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)60.2 ft × 21.7 ft × 7.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 63 / net 50
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderARMSTRONG MARINE INC · HUBERT, NC, UNITED STATES · built 2017
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portPORTSMOUTH, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 8 November 2025 · expires 30 November 2026
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it63 - Simplified, Gross Ton
50 - Simplified, Net Ton
50 - 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
WDJ5151MMSI 367784840 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 26 April 2017, expires 26 April 2027
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 23
8 October 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8249402
13 January 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8057167
19 January 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7851857
19 January 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7858643
8 November 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7819706
3 October 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7801786
20 April 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7676567
17 October 2022
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7576061
31 August 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7300895
7 January 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7116850
7 January 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6881804
10 September 2019
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6807423
12 July 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6747576
12 May 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6709926
3 May 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6676321
3 May 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6691921
14 January 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6608303
19 October 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6564449
16 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6513902
29 June 2018
In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6459752
14 December 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6324019
5 October 2017
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6279227
29 December 2016
COI Inspection · Initial Certification · Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6063566
Deficiency record · 55
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 16 January 2025
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must automatically shut down all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. Engine shutdown for the clean agent system was unable to be reconnected after system testing.
//46 CFR 181.420(a)(3)//
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 January 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Port fire/bilge overboard discharge pipe between check and isolation valve is degraded.
//46 CFR 176.830(a)//
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 16 January 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Step in engine room over valves forward of the port main engine was broken and a hazard to crew members.
//46 CFR 176.830(a)//
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 January 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Conductors were found exposed in engine room forward of the port main engine.
//46 CFR 183.200(b)//
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 16 January 2025
Resolved
On a vessel of not more than 65 feet in length carrying more than 49 passengers, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60 psi at the pump outlet. Fire pump only produced a pressure of approximately 40psi at the pump.
//46 CFR 181.300(b)//
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 16 January 2025
Resolved
Provisions must be made for closing exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. Port and starboard midship ventilation closure top gaskets were missing.
//46 CFR 182.465(h)//
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 January 2025
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Both ring life buoys had dry rotted grab lines.
//46 CFR 176.808(b)//
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 January 2025
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is separated from adult life jackets. There was no separation between the adult and child life jackets in the aft life jacket locker on the main deck.
//46 CFR 180.78//
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 19 January 2024
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of man overboard conditions. MI observed man overboard recovery ladder and hoisting davit damaged and inoperable. Man overboard response procedures for vessel can no longer be followed due to inoperative equipment. Provide USCG updated/interim proposed plan to recover a man overboard.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 19 January 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. MI observed several damaged railings and support stanchions on starboard forward main deck and starboard forward upper level.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible liquids or vapors are present, such as machinery spaces. Penetration in engine room bulkhead allowing the free flow of vapors to another space.
46CFR177.405(e)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. The piping must be properly supported by noncombustible hangers or blocks. Port exhaust hanger bolt missing.
46CFR182.430(b)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
Fill pipes and sounding pipes must be so arranged that overflow of liquid or vapor cannot escape to the inside of the vessel. Containment on portside was full of debris.
46CFR182.445(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Missing vessels name on all life buoys.
46CFR185.604(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
Each ring life buoy arrangement of the retroreflective must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16). IMO Resolution A.658(16) states retroreflective tape must be applied at four evenly spaced points. Missing retroreflective tape on upper deck accommodation ring life buoy.
46CFR185.604(i)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. Lower deck accommodation ring life buoy watertight lanyard not secured around the body.
46CFR180.70(d)(2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry a first-aid kit that is readily available for use the crew. First aid kit expired.
46CFR184.710
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. Missing number of lifejackets on exterior of container.
46CFR185.604(f)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 17 October 2022
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test the steering systems of the vessel and make them available for inspection to the extent necessary to determine that they are in suitable condition and fit for the service intended. While inspecting the steering system observed excessive chafing of the rudder arm on the exhaust lagging.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 7 January 2021
Resolved
Drill log were missing type and training description.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 7 January 2021
Resolved
Vessels COD was not onboard the vessel.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 7 January 2021
Resolved
Vessels port side nav light was inoperable.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 January 2021
Resolved
Stbd side main deck cabin adult lifejacket storage is illegible.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 January 2021
Resolved
Steering cooling o/b skin valve on the portside e/r was leaking.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 January 2021
Resolved
Steering cooling pump in front of port main engine wasn't mounted/bolted in place and vibrates while u/w.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 January 2021
Resolved
A/C cooling pump in front of port main engine wasn't mounted/bolted in place and vibrates while vessel is u/w.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 January 2021
Resolved
2 high temperature isolation hoses outboard side of stbd engine were missing double hose clamps at each end.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 January 2021
Resolved
Wires were laying on the main power panels and its edge in the e/r not protected from chafing during vibration while u/w.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 7 January 2021
Resolved
Emergency instructions for fire, heavy weather, man o/b were not mounted at the operating station.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 January 2021
Resolved
Ground tackle used to anchor the vessel wasn't readily accessible for use.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 12 July 2019
Resolved
Vessel reported audible and visual smoke alarm coming from the engine room. The result of the alarm was from an AC compressor belt was rubbing against the bottom of the belt guard. Vessel rep must conduct operational test of rotating machinery guard in the presence of attending Coast Guard marine inspector prior to using the AC unit. (46 CFR 177.960)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 3 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel's steering gear is to be of adequate strength, capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds, as well as to be operated at maximum astern speed without being damaged or jammed, and capable of moving the rudder from 35 degrees on one side to 30 degrees on the other side in not more than 28 seconds at maximum service speed. Vessel's steering gear exhibited hard turning at the helm when at the dock. Vessel's steering gear is to be repaired and demonstrated as fully operable as designed prior to the vessel carrying passengers, to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Steering system was replaced as part of a modification. Submit plans to the Marine Safety Center for review and approval.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Vessel had new steering system installed without Coast Guard approval. Steering system must be examined by Coast Guard Marine Inspectors and vessel must conduct sea trials to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) Improper MMSI Number, (2) Improper Call Sign, (3) Improper Name, (4) Zero Length and Beam.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 July 2018
Resolved
Observed broken engine mount on port engine and one cracked engine mount of starboard engine. Repair damaged motor mounts and ascertain condition of remaining engine mounts to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 July 2018
Resolved
Observed approximately three gallons of antifreeze in vessel's bilge. Determine cause of leak and effect repairs to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 29 June 2018
Resolved
Operator is required to submit a repair proposal of both port and starboard tailshaft tube penetrations to Sector Hampton Roads OCMI prior to initiating any repairs to the vessel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 29 June 2018
Resolved
Upon completion of repairs to hull, vessel is required to undergo sea trials prior to being placed back into commercial service.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
The vessel's approved electrical plans differ from acutal arrangement. Resubmit electrical one-line diagram to the Marine Safety Center for approval.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
The vessel's electrical system arrangement differs from the approved plans. Resubmit updated electrical load analysis to the Marine Safety Center for approval.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Metallic Enclosure/Frame
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
The distribution panel in the vessel's equipment room has no dripshield. Install dripshield on the distibution panel to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
The ring life buoy does not have CG approved retro-reflective material on the body. Replace retro-reflective material with CG approved material.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
The ring life buoy does not have a lifeline that meets the required specifications. Replace lifeline to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
There is no mechanical means provided to access the break glass enclosure for the fixed gas firefighting system. Provide means to access the controls to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
The bilge suction line in the vessel's void space is not secure. Secure to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
The fire pump pressure gauge is inoperable. Replace gauge to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Material
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
The vessel's fire hydrant and hose does not have a spanner wrench. Provide spanner wrench as required.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
Observed that plastic zipties are used throughout the vessel to support cabling and wiring. Install metal supports in place of plastic zipties as required.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
The vessel does not have a servicing certificate that indicates testing of all components of the installed fixed gas firefighting system. Provide servicing certificate that shows testing of all fixed gas firefighting system components prior to carrying passengers. Testing shall be witnessed by a CG Marine Inspector.
Communications › Public Address System › Loudspeaker
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
The public address system is inaudible on the passenger decks while the vessel is underway. Correct to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
The vessel does not have onboard a CG approved first aid kit. Provide a CG approved first aid kit ass required.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
Master does not posess a Marine Radio Operator's Permit. Provide Marine Radio Operator's Permit as required.
Communications › Public Address System › Loudspeaker
Issued 5 October 2017
Resolved
Vessel's PA system is inoperable. While operating, vessel is required to carry three handheld radios, one for each crewmember, in lieu of the required PA system, until the system is repaired to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 29 December 2016
Resolved
Vessel new construction oversight complete and initial COI was issued with exceptions. A requirement was written for vessel to complete new to zone inspection prior to carrying passengers. See narrative for additional information.
Casualty record · 2
3 May 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6691921
19 January 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7858643
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.