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FOX RIVER QUEEN
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named FOX RIVER QUEEN
FOX RIVER QUEEN is a 1987 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 72 inspections since 1987, most recently in July 2026, along with 46 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2021 and 2022.
Records from 1987 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 July 2026.
- Built
- 1987
- Last inspected
- 6 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 46 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2021–2022
Identity
909862
277611
Flag
UNITED STATES
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Maury page id
psix-277611
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
36 calendar years (1987–2026)
The 72 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)55.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 92 / net 73
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderPROSPECT BOAT WORKS CORP · PROSPECT, KY, UNITED STATES · built 1987
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portST CHARLES, IL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 4 May 2026 · expires 31 May 2027
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 it92 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
73 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
73 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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
No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of
6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.
Inspection history · 72
6 July 2026
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8430725
22 June 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8410170
31 July 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8199534
9 June 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8155364
28 June 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7944392
19 June 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7938589
10 June 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7931587
24 April 2024
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7900538
13 February 2024
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7864803
10 July 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7738749
12 June 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7712832
25 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7689495
2 June 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7466612
3 May 2022
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7435225
27 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7440267
27 April 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7491746
8 March 2022
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7408191
10 August 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7282549
25 June 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7237975
25 June 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7292011
3 June 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7214133
1 June 2021
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7150884
15 July 2020
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7007493
3 February 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6901934
8 July 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6839798
13 June 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6443835
28 April 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6147731
18 April 2017
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6127634
22 March 2017
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6110525
13 June 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5907214
9 June 2014
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4884307
7 May 2012
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4304813
7 July 2011
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4078678
13 June 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3233106
18 May 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2933790
23 April 2007
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2906116
11 April 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2906256
8 March 2007
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2874465
14 July 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2712479
13 June 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2678203
4 August 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2450890
24 June 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2399210
3 September 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2184221
19 July 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2130968
11 June 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1809472
6 May 2002
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1607908
12 April 2002
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1600174
10 May 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1061854
8 May 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1395439
10 July 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1110116
5 May 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1437556
7 April 1999
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1122505
15 May 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1459429
7 May 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1442574
3 April 1997
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1413161
1 May 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1451075
25 May 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1355322
9 May 1994
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1432816
19 May 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1397900
14 September 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 945778
27 May 1992
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 958881
28 April 1992
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1268911
24 July 1991
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 940901
17 June 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1195132
17 June 1991
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1198607
19 June 1990
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 921541
4 May 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 930616
2 February 1990
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 928972
3 May 1989
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1039956
23 May 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1200530
19 May 1987
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1026980
6 April 1987
Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1326777
Deficiency record · 46
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 June 2026
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel.
Vessel has 91 servicable life jackets. Vessel is temporarily restricted to 89 passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 June 2026
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy.
Waterlight line was not at least three feet long.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 June 2025
Resolved
Each circuit breaker must meet UL 489. Panels may use UL 1077 breakers but the main feed must be protected by a UL 489 breaker and it must be located as close to practical to the battery.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock.
The battery tender in the machinery space is operated with an extension cord. Install permanent electrical outlet.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 July 2023
Resolved
Repairs to machinery must not be made without approval of the OCMI. The vessel experienced a loss of propulsion on the port main engine. Make repairs to the port main engine and conduct sea trials in the presence of a Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
During the annual inspection, 01 adult life jacket was decommissioned due to a tear. No spare life jackets were available. Vessel is restricted to 101 passengers until 01 adult sized jacket is installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Replace ring bouy lines due to deterioration.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 April 2022
Resolved
While conducting underway trial vessel experienced a loss of propulsion. Vessel is restricted from carrying any passengers until repair is conducted and proper operation test is conducted in the presence of attending Marine Inspectors.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 25 June 2021
Resolved
Repair leaks to the starboard stern tube in the aft compartment.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 June 2021
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers, Repair Port MDE and conduct sea trials.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 July 2020
Resolved
Exhaust hose on port muffler found damaged and leaking.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
Extinguishers were last serviced in 04/2016. Have extinguishers serviced prior to carrying passengers after 04/31/2017.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type II) › Condition
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
Replace 48 condemned adult life packet, and reduce passenger count prior to carrying 100 passengers for hire
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 23 April 2007
Resolved
Install metal electrical brackets on wiring in E/R IAW 46 CFR 183.340
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Hose
Issued 23 April 2007
Resolved
Replace rubber on J/W cooling on both main diesel engines (4 total). IAW 46 CFR 182.710.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 23 April 2007
Resolved
Install double hose clamps on R/W system on port engine in E/R IAW 46 CFR 182.720.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 23 April 2007
Resolved
Conduct drill IAW 46 CFR 185.520
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 23 April 2007
Resolved
Conduct drill IAW 46 CFR 185.520
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 23 April 2007
Resolved
Provide proof of enrollment and preemployment testing for all new employees. Prior to using personnel as part of the crew.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 23 April 2007
Resolved
Carriage limited to 127 adult pax until missing PFD's are replaced.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Weathertight Enclosure
Issued 12 June 2006
Resolved
Properly replace cracked window port side 3rd section aft, 1st window.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 12 June 2006
Resolved
Update contents of first aid kit in accordance with 46 CFR 184.710.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 24 June 2005
Resolved
Prove or provide proof of first aid /CPR training in accordance with NVIC 1-91
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules
Issued 24 June 2005
Resolved
Provide vessel with ships bell.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Danger Messages
Issued 19 July 2004
Resolved
Provede copy of navigation rules as required by 33 CFR 88.05
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Furniture/Furnishings
Issued 19 July 2004
Resolved
Provide non-combustable waste receptacles in accordance with 46 CFR 177.405
Electrical › Lighting (service)
Issued 11 June 2003
Resolved
ANCHOR LIGHT DOES NOT WORK LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lighting Fixture
Fire Fighting › Emergency Fire Pumps
Issued 11 June 2003
Resolved
GUARD MISSING OVER THE FIRE PUMP DRIVE PULLY LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Arrangement
Lifesaving
Issued 8 May 2000
Resolved
Provide an appropriate first aid kit in accordance with 46 CFR 184.710, andto the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 May 2000
Resolved
Properly label fire station located on the upper deck, to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Engineering
Issued 5 May 1999
Resolved
Replace (in way of both main engines w/SAE J-1942 or CG apprv hose) 2 elbowhoses on sup line to trans cooler, 2 sections of hose fm trans cooler to eng cooler, 2 sections of hose from water pump to eng cooler, 2 sections ofhose fm raw water cooler to exh sys, 1 hose from water pump to eng block.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 5 May 1999
Resolved
Replace UV damaged anchor line for both anchors with appropriate type, size& length of new line to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Engineering
Issued 15 May 1998
Resolved
Install 30 x 30 mesh, or other suitable flame screens, on fuel tank and sewage tank vents.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 May 1998
Resolved
Renew broken or missing labels on adult and child life jacket stowage lockers on upper deck.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 May 1998
Resolved
Provide 3 hand-held red flares and 3 hand-held orange smoke visual distresssignals.
Navigation
Issued 3 April 1997
Resolved
Drill stop and make permanent repairs to fractures on port box rudder to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 May 1996
Resolved
Prior to carriage of passengers, but not later than compliance date, repairor replace in kind two forward motor mounts of PORT side MDE & prove porperoperation of MDE in both forward and reverse propulsion modes.
Fire Fighting
Issued 1 May 1996
Resolved
Prove proper operation of power driven fire pump which is connected to PORTMDE.
Engineering
Issued 1 May 1996
Resolved
Repair leaking fuel shutoff mounted on STBD side MDE, until such time whilepassengers are on-board, a fire monitor of the engine room shall be conducted at a frequency not exceeding 30 min.
Engineering
Issued 1 May 1996
Resolved
Post red sign indicating location of fuel shutoff.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 May 1996
Resolved
Prior to carriage of passengers, but not later than compliance date, develop, fabricate and make available for quick installation a suitable rescue system for man overboard drill when victim is incapacitated.
Fire Fighting
Issued 27 May 1992
Resolved
REPAIR LEAK IN FIREMAIN PIPING AT UPPER DECK FIRE STATION, IN WAY OF WELD AT THE DECK PENETRATION.
Documentation
Issued 4 May 1990
Resolved
POST STABILITY LETTER AT STEERING STATION.
Lifesaving
Issued 4 May 1990
Resolved
LABEL CHILD PFD STOWAGE ON UPPER DECK.
Documentation
Issued 4 May 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE POLLUTION PREVENTION PLACARD.
Lifesaving
Issued 4 May 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE MEANS OF ATTACHING WATERLIGHT TO RING BUOY.
Casualty record · 2
25 June 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7292011
27 April 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7491746
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.