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DIAMOND QUEEN
DIAMOND QUEEN is a 1956 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 56 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2009.
Records from 2009 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 28 April 2026.
- Built
- 1956
- Last inspected
- 28 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 56 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2009
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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.
Inspection record
Last inspected
28 April 2026
Deficiencies
56 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
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.
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
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Identity
271811
WCV6835
43206
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-43206
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)87.8 ft × 25.0 ft × 7.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 94 / net 63
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMARINETTE MARINE CORP · MARINETTE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 1956
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portGROSSE ILE, MI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 23 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it94 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
63 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
63 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspection history · 18
28 April 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8357191
15 August 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8210473
27 June 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8168798
2 June 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8149603
16 August 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7982624
13 May 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7911143
28 September 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7796486
1 May 2023
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7678989
28 April 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7439352
14 October 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7332594
28 April 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7185035
13 November 2020
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7097797
29 June 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6990172
25 April 2019
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6669244
30 April 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6402233
28 April 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6134755
21 July 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5948138
13 May 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5876273
Deficiency record · 56
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 April 2026
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section, all engines must be water cooled and meet the requirements of this paragraph.
(1) The engine head, block, and exhaust manifold must be water-jacketed and cooled by water from a pump that operates whenever the engine is operating.
(3) A closed fresh water system may be used to cool the engine. Cooling line had a steady leak on Port M/E. Arrest leak as necessary.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
A power-driven fire pump
shall be installed on each mechanically
propelled "S" vessel which is a ferry
vessel or which is permitted to carry
more than 49 passengers, and on each
mechanically propelled "L" vessel.
Fire pump failed during testing. Bilge pump satisfactory tested in lieu of fire pump. Repair fire pump.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
Port Main Engine has an excessive oil leat at valve cover gasket, aft end of engine on both the out board and in board side. Repair/replace gasket to arrest leak and remove oil from the bilge.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
No marine employer shall engage or employ any person to serve as a crew member unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer. List of P.R.-employment tested crew not available at inspection. Provide list of all crew who were drug tested and enrolled in the company's DAPI program.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
Security drill and exercises. Drills shall be preformed every three months. Exercise shall be preformed every 18 months. Drills and exercise has not been preformed. Conduct drill and exercise and provide documentation.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
Fire Service report not available. Provide proof of record of portable fire extinguishers service.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
Fire, abandon ship, and man overboard drills shall be preformed at least every three months. Drills not conducted prior to season and with new crew. Conduct and log drills and provide to CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (food)
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. The vessels first aid kit contained expired items, renew/replace expired items.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment, other than small buoyancy compartments, under all practicable conditions. Marine Inspector, when testing bilge pump and piping, observed prolonged difficulty drawing suction through bilge piping system.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
Replace closure device on fuse panel in engine room and forward space
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
Replace holed fire hose on upper deck
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
Repair public address sytem
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
Person in command must produce the original Certificate of Documentation. Original not on-board.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
Magnetic compass is missing deviation card.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
The method of opening a means of escape must be obvious, rapid, and of adequate strength. Means of escape from engine room was not obivous. Advised to label handle in direction to open.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
All observed unsafe practices, fire hazards and other hazardous situations must be corrected and guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Flammable items not in flammable locker.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
Incorrect donning placards posted for lifejackets. Vessel to post correct placards at each location lifejackets are stowed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
Port main engine not running- emeregency stop to be verified once repairs are completed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Permanent means of access
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
Twist on type connectors may not be used for making joints in cables, facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a circuit. Twist on type connectors found being used in engine room.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with a portable battery light at the access to the propulsion machinery. Batteries were found to be dead and need replacing
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
Gears, couplings, flywheels and all machinery capable of injuring personnel shall be provided with adequate covers or guards. Install guard forward of main engine.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
Piping, valves, and fittings in a fire main system must comply with part 119. Valve at the upper section found to be leaking. Replace.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Obtain valid marine radio operator permit and update call sign posted.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Conduct fire and man overboard drill in the presence of marine inspector. Drills not conducted in 2020 as required.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Test PA system and rudder angle indicator and gauges at operating station.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Update VHF radios with DSC capability - see CG-CVC policy letter 15-06(CH2).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Flexible fuel lines must meet J1942.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Decks should be marked with maximum passenger capacity IAW stability letter in 1" numbers at entrance to deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Renew first aid kit to meet required items IAW 46 CFR 160.041-4. Contents found expired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Mark both sides of emergency escape in at least 2" letters "EMERGENCY EXIT_- KEEP CLEAR"
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Replace battery in lifebuoy. Found expired and incorrect model.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Provide approved bracket for fire extinguisher in engine room and "galley" below deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Provide covers for lights in engine room.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
Provide metal supports every 24" for electrical in such manner to prevent chaffing or damage. Plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations and NOT used as means of support.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board, in addition, a number of child size lifejackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted, or such greater number as necessary to provide a life jacket for each person being carried. Several life jackets destroyed and removed from the vessel. Owner advised that 100% of life jackets would be inspected until a full renewal has taken place given the age of the life jackets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
All piping, valves and fittings of the fire main and hydrant shall be in accordance with good marine practice. Bronze fire main fitting on starboard main deck was cracked. Replace.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating water light must have a lanyard of at least 3' in length but not more than 6' securing the water light around the body of the ring life buoy. Water light line is deteriorated. Replace.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
A vessel on a rivers route must carry 3 hand red flare and 3 hand orange smoke distress signals (for substitutions see paragraph c). Distress signals were found to be expired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board, in addition, a number of child size lifejackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted, or such greater number as necessary to provide a life jacket for each person being carried. 3 lifejackets were found to be in poor condition. Replace all lifejackets as necessary.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible. Mounting brackets for the extinguisher on the second deck starboard side and operating station were broken or improper for the size of fire extinguisher. Replace with proper bracket meeting the manufacturer's specification.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
As appropriate for the voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up to date charts. Charts and Navigation rules were not up to date.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26' in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at each operating station. Bilge alarm labels were found to be mislabeled. Provide accurate labels for each space.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Contact Sector Detroit to conduct drills and underway portion of exam to include steering test.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Renew retro-reflective tape on 26 child life jackets.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Provide new charts, light list, and coast pilot.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Vessel is not logging security drills or training. Log all future security training and drills.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Update senior deck hand list.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Renew retro-reflective tape on 25 adult, and 21 child. 3 adult need the vessel name and 8 child also need the vessel name.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 28 April 2017
Resolved
Properly mark fuel shutoff with direction of actuation.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 28 April 2017
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to bilge high water level indication panel on the bridge.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 28 April 2017
Resolved
Install approved bracket for extinguisher within the reefer flat area.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 13 May 2016
Resolved
Emergency escape hatch requires maintenance.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 13 May 2016
Resolved
MArk Emergency escape hatch "Emergency Exit Keep Clear"
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 13 May 2016
Resolved
Ring Buoy light is cracked in multiple spots and requires renewal.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 13 May 2016
Resolved
Renew aft ring buoy lifeline (60 ft)
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 13 May 2016
Resolved
Removed 07 adult and 02 child lifejackets from service. Ensure each passenger is provided a type I PFD and each child is provided a type I PFD per COI.
Casualty record · 1
24 January 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3400449
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.
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