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THE CHESAPEAKE QUEEN
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named THE CHESAPEAKE QUEEN
THE CHESAPEAKE QUEEN is a 1990 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 82 inspections since 1990, most recently in July 2026, along with 85 deficiencies and 6 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2023.
Records from 1990 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 1 July 2026.
- Built
- 1990
- Last inspected
- 1 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 85 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 6 investigations · 2007–2023
Identity
968634
WDA7113
354444
Flag
UNITED STATES
368487720
Maury page id
psix-354444
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded12
Years with a record
32 calendar years (1990–2026)
The 82 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)65.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 57 / net 45
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMILLER'S MARINE RAILWAY · DELTAVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES · built 1990
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portCAPE CHARLES, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 10 December 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it57 - Simplified, Gross Ton
45 - Simplified, Net Ton
45 - 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
WDR3262MMSI 368487720 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 July 2026, expires 25 July 2036
WDA7113MMSI 366839780 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 February 2002, cancelled 28 April 2012
WAP6568MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 5 October 1995, cancelled 14 January 2006
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 · 82
1 July 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8430391
4 April 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7956666
8 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7923502
20 February 2023
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7639028
20 February 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7639792
27 October 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7585080
22 September 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7564500
8 March 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7403619
15 February 2022
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7396900
28 August 2020
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7043922
27 March 2020
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6946107
12 August 2019
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6781478
16 November 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6582213
2 November 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6571758
16 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6513756
3 November 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6300463
26 October 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6298319
4 August 2017
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6211577
3 July 2017
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6195673
1 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6197360
6 June 2017
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6167739
6 June 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6167844
2 September 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5990445
1 August 2016
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5959595
1 August 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5961656
12 July 2016
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5937622
16 February 2016
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5813746
8 December 2015
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5777821
8 December 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5778154
4 November 2015
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5755359
23 October 2014
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5011123
23 October 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5011428
29 August 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4166745
2 August 2011
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4096269
26 March 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3682356
26 January 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3400061
4 November 2008
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3357844
27 December 2007
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3097580
17 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2937170
20 April 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2911747
22 February 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2895965
9 January 2007
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2840153
19 January 2006
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2567878
25 April 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2342033
28 February 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2300882
9 February 2005
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2288841
23 March 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2108424
11 March 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1755717
7 February 2003
Drydock Extension
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1742779
21 January 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1733167
22 November 2002
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1709291
12 June 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1629654
9 January 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1477127
30 January 2001
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1389296
2 November 1999
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1411996
19 April 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 789769
1 March 1999
Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1384067
14 December 1998
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1378528
12 January 1998
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 785776
19 December 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1116855
16 October 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1110713
8 October 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1456521
1 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1009
27 January 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1100742
13 December 1996
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1443780
4 November 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1380680
5 June 1996
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 870863
24 May 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 923
29 February 1996
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 884470
24 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 112436
10 November 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 871884
2 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 175294
2 November 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1443631
22 November 1994
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1414382
5 November 1993
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1379876
30 September 1992
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 956518
29 January 1992
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1006995
19 January 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 86774
20 September 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1247449
12 March 1991
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1217292
12 March 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1229427
27 September 1990
Plan Review "T" Boat · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 900077
Deficiency record · 85
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 15 June 2022
Resolved
Provision shall be made by means of plugs, covers, etc., to prevent the admission of air in to the space protected. The forward engine compartment bulkhead had a cable transit that wasn't sealed and made gas tight. 46 CFR 181.20-35(a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 15 February 2022
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Positioning Radio Indicating Beacon installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. MMSI number is absent in the vessel's radios.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 February 2022
Resolved
Fire hazards to be minimized. The general construction of the vessel must be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as it is reasonable and practicable.
Insulation is hanging from engine room overhead on port side, in contact with diesel engine.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 February 2022
Resolved
Installation of diesel engine exhaust pipe shall be in accordance with 182.15-20. Exhaust piping shall be led to the point of escape with a minimum number of bends or elbows. It shall be gas-tight throughout its length and shall be properly supported by non-combustible hangers or blocks. CG inspector found a leak on the port engine's exhaust.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 February 2022
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.
Port shaft seal leaks a significant amount of water while under power.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 October 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 182.200 Replace Non-permanent straps holding keel cooler piping on front of both engines.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 2 November 2018
Resolved
Provisions shall be made by means of plugs, covers, etc. to prevent the admission of air into the space protected and fixed gas fire extinguishing agent (CO2) from escaping. Forward damper on starboard side engine room does not fully close. (46 CFR 181.20-35)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 16 August 2018
Resolved
The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) Improper Call Sign, (2) Improper Name
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 26 October 2017
Resolved
Anchor light not operational. All vessels must have navigation lights in compliance with International and Inland Navigation Rules. 46 CFR 183.420
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 26 October 2017
Resolved
Bridge fire extinguisher has not been serviced. The owner or managing operator shall provide satisfactory evidence of required servicing of portable fire extinguishers.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space
Issued 26 October 2017
Resolved
Upper deck passenger restriction not marked. On a vessel which the number of passengers on the upper decks is limited, the maximum number of passengers allowed must be marked at the entranceway. 46 CFR 185.602(g)
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 26 October 2017
Resolved
Heat pump for bridge has electrical installation that is not of permanent type. Permanent installations must have elctrical installations of a permanent type. 46 CFR 183.340
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 26 October 2017
Resolved
Forward damper on starboard side engine room does not fully close. Openings shall be closed to prevent the admission of air into the space. 46 CFR 181.20-35
Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General
Issued 26 October 2017
Resolved
Hatch to the void space has a failed gasket. Each hatch on a vessel on a protected route must be weather tight, if exposed to the weather. 46 CFR 171.124
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 26 October 2017
Resolved
Gauge on fire pump inoperable. All installed fire equipment must meet federal regulations. 46 CFR 181.05-5
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 3 July 2017
Resolved
Vessel Struck object causing damage to both props and ptentially both rudders. Attend dry dock to assess damage and conduct permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending OCMI, prior to carrying passengers.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 6 June 2017
Resolved
Vessel struck object losing operational control of starboard rudder. Attend drydock to assess damage and conduct permanent repairs to ensure vessel's seaworthiness.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 5 August 2016
Resolved
12v batt wiring found laying in bilge. Mount as high as practicable to the satisfaction of attending MI. Old T 46 CFR 183.05-50(a)
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 1 August 2016
Resolved
Crop and renew wasted deck plate in second deck under pilot house with with a 18" x 18" insert.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 8 December 2015
Resolved
Vessel's shaft pin disconnected. Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers until proper operation is proven to an attending marine inspector.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Coupling
Issued 23 October 2014
Resolved
Coupling pin to port tailshaft severed. Repair damage to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 26 January 2009
Resolved
Replace dead end wires and replace light bulb in engine room.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 26 January 2009
Resolved
Provide proper operation of fire pump without leaks.
Lifesaving › Line-Throwing Appliances › Lines
Issued 26 January 2009
Resolved
Replace battery and line from light to ring buoy.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 26 January 2009
Resolved
Provide proof of new COD.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Pressure
Issued 22 February 2007
Resolved
Install pressure gauge on discharge side of fire pump and prove proper operation to marine inspector.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 19 January 2006
Resolved
Provide proof of valid Certificate of documentaion.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 19 January 2006
Resolved
Install belt guards to Both MDE's.
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 19 January 2006
Resolved
Repair PA system on upper deck.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle
Issued 19 January 2006
Resolved
install captive device to all watertight hatches.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space
Issued 19 January 2006
Resolved
Install sign, for max passengers on upper deck.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Instructions
Issued 19 January 2006
Resolved
install operating instructions for fixed CO2 system.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 5 March 2005
Resolved
Provide evidence of proper operation of all bilge high water alarms. Vessel crew required to visually check all compartments with bilge high water level alarms prior to departure from shore. This temporary authorization is limited to Monday March 7. Make logbook entry for each visual inspection and make report available to USCG Marine Inspector.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Installed
Issued 5 March 2005
Resolved
Label all bilge high water level alarms on bridge console.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 5 March 2005
Resolved
Label two life jacket lockers on second deck with proper number of child life jackets.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 5 March 2005
Resolved
Affix vessel name to life ring.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 5 March 2005
Resolved
Provide 3' lanyard on life ring floating light.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 5 March 2005
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 5 March 2005
Resolved
Install protective covers over both port and starboard engine alternator electrical terminals.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 5 March 2005
Resolved
Install light covers over three light fixtures in engine room.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 5 March 2005
Resolved
Install light fixture over work bench in engine room. Bare wires visible, fixture hanging down.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 9 February 2005
Resolved
Replace/repair wasted manhole and cover.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 18 April 2003
Resolved
Repair broken window on port side.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 18 April 2003
Resolved
Repair gasket on forward hatch cover.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Restencil lifebuoy to include the vessel's full name "[name withheld] Ferry III". LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Markings (ship name/port)
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide buoyant lifeline (minimum distance 60 feet) for lifebuoy and retroreflective tape for lifebuoy. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Buoyant Lifeline
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide corrosion resistant quick release clip for lifebuoy waterlight.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide first aid kit. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Medicine Chest
Engineering
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide guard for explosion proof light in engineroom.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide for proper operation of bilge dewatering system. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Valve
Navigation
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide new bulb for masthead light.
Engineering
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide double clamps for flexible hose in forward space.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide for recording steering drills in training log or bridge log.
Operations/Management
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide "Maximum capacity on upper deck" sign at the following location: in front of pilothouse or stenciled on stairs leading to upper deck.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 6 February 2002
Resolved
Vessel has provided temporary Safety Radio Telephone certificate with a date of 18JAN02. Certificate is valid for 90 days and expires 18APR02. Provide proof of certificate before 18APR02.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 2 November 1999
Resolved
INSTALL HIGH LEVEL BILGE ALARMS BY 08 NOV 99 IAW 46CFR 182.530.
Fire Fighting
Issued 1 March 1999
Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS, PROVIDE TAMPER RESISTENT COVER FOR CO2 PULL STATION IAW 46 CFR 181.410 (B)(4).
Fire Fighting
Issued 1 March 1999
Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS, PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICING OF FIXED FIRE EXTINGUSHING SYSTEM AND ALL PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS. (46 CFR 176.810)
Navigation
Issued 1 March 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE REPAIR PROPOSAL TO STRENGTHEN INADEQUATE RUDDER STOPS. PROVIDE TEMPORARY REPAIRS UNTIL PROPOSAL IS RECEIVED.
Fire Fighting
Issued 1 March 1999
Resolved
ADJUST LOOSE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BRACKET IN ENGINE ROOM.
Documentation
Issued 1 March 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE AND POST COPY OF STABILITY LETTER IAW 46 CFR 176.306.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 October 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE ONE (1) PORTABLE HAND BILGE PUMP CAPABLE OF PUMPING 5 (GPM) IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 182.25 (OLD SUBCHAPTER T)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 8 October 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER SHIELD GUARD IN WAY OF PORT AND STBD ENGINE AROUND ALTERNATOR BELT.
Electrical
Issued 4 November 1996
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM AND COMPASS LIGHT.
Documentation
Issued 4 November 1996
Resolved
VESSEL RESTRICTED TO 1000FT FROM SHORE UNTIL VALID SAFETY RADIO TELEPHONE CERT IS PROVIDED.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 November 1996
Resolved
PROPERLY DISPLAY DRAFT MARKS OR LOADMARK AS REQUIRED._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Lifesaving
Issued 4 November 1996
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO FRACTURES IWO STERN PADDLEWHEEL._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Documentation
Issued 4 November 1996
Resolved
INSTALL SIGN ON UPPER DECK LIMITING PASSENGER COUNT TO 75._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Electrical
Issued 4 November 1996
Resolved
INSTALL METAL WIRE CLAMPS EVERY 18" ON UPPER DECK LIGHTING WIRING._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Navigation
Issued 5 June 1996
Resolved
REPLACE PORT RUDDER TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR. VESSEL ALLOWED TO OPERATE AS SECONDARY BOAT UNTIL PERMANENT REPAIRS ARE MADE BY 28 MAY 1996. VESSEL RESTRICTED TO ROUTE THAT RUNS TO HARBOR PARK TOWATERSIDE TO PORTSIDE UNTIL PERMANENT REPAIRS ARE MADE.
Navigation
Issued 24 May 1996
Resolved
PORT RUDDER BROKE OFF OF STOCK AND DROPPED INTO THE RIVER DURING TRANSIT.
Navigation
Issued 24 February 1996
Resolved
SUBJ VSL WAS UNDERWAY, PORT RUDDER POST BROKE (METAL FATIGUE), RUDDER WAS LOST. THERE WAS NO FLOODING, NO POLLUTION AND NO INJURIES.
Fire Fighting
Issued 2 November 1995
Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS, DEMONSTRATE AN ADEQUATE STREAM OF WATER I.W.O. FIRE HYDRANT/STATION.
Documentation
Issued 2 November 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE SENIOR DECKHAND DESIGNATION LETTER.
Documentation
Issued 2 November 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF PROPER DRUG TESTING PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 16.
Navigation
Issued 2 November 1995
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO COMPASS LIGHT WIRING.
Fire Fighting
Issued 2 November 1995
Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS, REMOVE OIL RESIDUE I.W.O. FIREMAIN PIPING/HOSE.
Unknown
Issued 2 November 1995
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO HYDRAULIC ASSISTED BILGE/FIRE PUMP.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 2 November 1995
Resolved
AT NEXT DRYDOCK PROVIDE PROPER HULL MARKINGS I.A.W. 46 CFR 185.30-3.
Navigation
Issued 2 November 1995
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS OR REMOVE RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR.
Engineering
Issued 2 November 1995
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO LEAKING OIL FILTER I.W.O. PORT ENGINE.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 2 November 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE RETAINING CHAINS I.W.O. HATCH COVERS.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 November 1994
Resolved
MAKE REPAIR TO FIRE/BILGE PUMP. ITEM TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO CARRYING ANY PASSENGERS AND TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COGNIZANT [name withheld] 22DEC94.
Navigation
Issued 19 January 1992
Resolved
MATERIAL FAILURE, PORT RUDDER STOCK. UPON EXAMINATION, METAL HAD BEEN STRESS CRACKING PRIOR TO THE COMPLETE STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE STOCK. THE RUDDER STOCK PASSED THROUGH A CUTLESS BEARING AT THE FRACTURE POINT. THIS BEARING HAD EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. THIS IS POSSIBLY A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 12 March 1991
Resolved
RENEW FUEL OIL TANK BULKHEAD INSPECTION COVER GASKET TO SATISFACTION OF_x001C_ [name withheld].
Casualty record · 6
17 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2937170
6 May 2013Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 4584794
8 December 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5778154
6 June 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6167844
1 July 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6197360
20 February 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7639792
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.
Recorded names · 1
ELIZABETH RIVER FERRY III (2007–2023). 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.