FOX RIVER QUEEN

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

FOX RIVER QUEEN is a 1987 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2026, along with 13 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2021 and 2022.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 July 2026.

Built: 1987
Last inspected: 6 July 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 30
Deficiencies: 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2021–2022

Identity

909862

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277611

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-277611

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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspections, by type

Recorded inspections30

…physical examinations26

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by the kind of activity 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.

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 shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

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

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.

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Inspection history · 30

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

Deficiency record · 13

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.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2026
Resolved 6 July 2026
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of replacement of 13 adult Type I lifejackets.

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.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 June 2026

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.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 July 2025
Resolved 31 July 2025
Resolution: UL 489 Breaker installed to protect UL 1077 Panel

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.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2024
Resolved 27 June 2024
Resolution: Received photos from [name withheld] showing new outlet installed for battery tender.

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.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 July 2023
Resolution: Port engine fuel cut off solenoid was replaced and vessel completed satisfactory sea trials.

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.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 July 2023
Resolved 15 June 2023
Resolution: 01 jacket 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.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 2 June 2022
Resolution: Life ring was replaced.

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.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 3 May 2022
Resolution: Conducted Op test of STBD engine.

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.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 August 2021
Resolution: Installed new stern tube and motor mounts.

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.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 June 2021
Resolved 16 June 2021
Resolution: Conducted Op test of PORT MDE, All sat.

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.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 July 2020
Resolved 15 July 2020
Resolution: Hose renewed on the spot all sat.

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.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: Fire system serviced

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

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: New life jackets counted and examined.

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. 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.