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EMERALD ISLE

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named EMERALD ISLE

EMERALD ISLE is a 1997 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 66 inspections since 1997, most recently in May 2026, along with 30 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 1 operational control and 7 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2013.

Records from 1997 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 7 May 2026.

Built: 1997
Last inspected: 7 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 66
Deficiencies: 30 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 7 investigations · 2006–2013

Identity

US Official No.

1057004

IMO number

8967840 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here

Call sign

WCX7834

MISLE id

461095

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367139210

Maury page id

psix-461095

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations49

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded10

…past their stated due date1

Years with a record 26 calendar years (1997–2026)

The 66 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)116.9 ft × 38.0 ft × 12.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 95 / net 65

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)116.9 ft × 38.0 ft × 12.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 580 / net 226

BuilderWASHBURN & DOUGHTY · EAST BOOTHBAY, ME, UNITED STATES · built 1997

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portBEAVER ISLAND, MI

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 1 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it580 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
95 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
226 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
65 - 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

WCX7834MMSI 367139210 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 July 2017, expires 6 October 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 · 66

7 May 2026 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8357967

3 September 2025 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8227545

15 May 2025 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8140810

11 September 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8001242

24 June 2024 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7954929

6 June 2023 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7751462

8 September 2022 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7554905

10 May 2022 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7457451

5 May 2022 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7444470

16 August 2021 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7290571

16 March 2021 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7157223

28 April 2020 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6944998

26 September 2019 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6826144

20 September 2019 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6819790

9 September 2019 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6818598

14 August 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6783583

24 May 2019 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6692428

25 May 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6423400

29 August 2017 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6255173

24 July 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6221684

24 July 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6269626

11 July 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6214351

13 May 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6146379

14 November 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6040546

21 April 2016 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5865150

13 April 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5857901

10 June 2014 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4892992

14 May 2014 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4864051

23 May 2012 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4334716

25 August 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4127593

20 July 2011 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4088458

14 July 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4082293

4 October 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3344227

4 October 2008 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3349385

24 September 2008 Annual Inspection · Plan Review (Other than "T")

Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3337044

13 August 2008 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · USCG Great Lakes District (dp) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3318392

9 August 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3302850

15 April 2008 Inclining Experiment

Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3184584

17 December 2007 In-Service Inspection · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3116828

19 September 2007 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3062824

30 May 2007 Drydock Extension

Administrative · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2946759

23 October 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2813592

29 September 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2847728

7 November 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2529800

23 September 2005 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2498013

8 October 2004 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2214645

8 July 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2165756

30 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1977855

15 October 2003 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1930657

28 August 2003 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1894892

21 May 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1798155

16 September 2002 Periodic Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1676333

5 October 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1439281

22 September 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1408606

19 August 2000 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1373134

18 August 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 186287

15 October 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1411985

2 June 1999 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 804032

18 March 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 808684

6 November 1998 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1470480

27 October 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1411754

31 March 1998 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 788199

2 December 1997 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 780784

2 December 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1419876

5 November 1997 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 781744

5 November 1997 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination · Plan Review "T" Boat · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1094687

Deficiency record · 30

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage

Issued 7 May 2026 No resolution recorded

Sighted 2 steering compartment structure fractures: Keelson structure/weld cracked at seam of keelson & 2nd from fwd transverse structure; Stbd forwardmost side-shell structure cracked at lowest sidelong structure intersection. Make temporary repairs as agreed upon. Weekly crew inspections are required, any repair degradation shall be immediately reported to the cognizant [name withheld] repairs are required NLT the vessels next scheduled dry-docking/hull exam.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear

Issued 10 May 2022 Resolved

Port steering ram inboard mounting plate has approved temporary repairs. Complete permanent repairs and satisfactory testing NLT at next shipyard availability period. ** Temp repair shall inspected daily. Any degradation of repair shall be immediately reported to the cognizant OCMI.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 June 2022
Resolved 15 June 2022
Resolution: The ram mounting plate was renewed. Steering was tested and the repairs were approved and adequate.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 14 August 2019 Resolved

Effect repairs and demonstrate proper operation of the backup electrical motor pump. While this pump in inoperative 1 portable pump must be on board and readily available to the crew at all times. Crew must be properly trained to operate the substitute portable pump.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 September 2019
Resolved 10 September 2019
Resolution: pump replaced and tested, all sat.

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation

Issued 29 May 2018 Resolved

Small gauge wires connected directly to positive terminals on main and bowthruster engine starting batteries wires have no means for emergency disconnect or de-energizing to service fuses. All such conductors, except for the battery chargin circuits must be removed and reconnected to acceptable location on load side of the main disconnect switch.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 June 2018
Resolved 6 June 2018
Resolution: Wiring has been moved to battery disconnect switch.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-electric) › Block

Issued 29 May 2018 Resolved

Wiring for port main engine block heater must be corrected in way of the junction box.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 June 2018
Resolved 6 June 2018
Resolution: Wires properly secured.

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Operating Controls

Issued 29 May 2018 Resolved

Each vent shut down switch actuated by CO2 pressure from fixed extinguishing system for the engineroom and bowthruster space must be labeled to identify affected equipment.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 June 2018
Resolved 6 June 2018
Resolution: Valves properly labeled.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Turbocharger

Issued 29 August 2017 Resolved

Repair leaking lube oil line on starboard engine turbo prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 September 2017
Resolution: repaired.

Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing

Issued 12 July 2017 Resolved

Servicing company's report not credible due to invalid data and unacceptable actuation of pneumatic discharge time delays. Conduct full annual service and inspection of both fixed CO2 fire extinguishing systems.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2017
Resolved 24 July 2017
Resolution: Witnessed servicing, significant comments in General Info narrative.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Crankcase

Issued 13 May 2017 Resolved

Vessel to correct issue with overpressure on port side engine crankcase

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 May 2017
Resolved 13 May 2017
Resolution: Cat tech issued report that issue was corrected.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)

Issued 13 April 2016 Resolved

Provide insulation on bow thruster exhaust piping.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 22 April 2016
Resolution: See emails (4/14/16 and 4/22/16) from [name withheld]

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Piping (exhaust)

Issued 13 April 2016 Resolved

Tighten insulation on port main diesel propulsion engine.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 22 April 2016
Resolution: See emails (4/14/16 and 4/22/16) from [name withheld]

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts

Issued 23 May 2012 Resolved

Fire dampers for engineroom ventilation were held open with wingnuts, unable to close without tools, to be corrected.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2012
Resolved 4 June 2012
Resolution: corrected per owner email and photos.

Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs

Issued 23 May 2012 Resolved

Locked watertight door on 2nd deck, starboard side mislabeled as emergency escape, while the properly unlocked escape is actually located starboard side on main deck. This was corrected during inspection.

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 23 May 2012
Resolved 23 May 2012
Resolution: corrected during inspection

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 4 October 2008 Resolved

Vessel is prohibited from operating during the 2009 season until permanent repairs to the steering system are made to the satisfaction of the attending U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector. If conditions set forth in amended CG-835 are met, then vessel will be allowed to operate the remaining 2008 season; see attached amended CG-835.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 April 2009
Resolution: Verified proper instalation of steering system according to approved MSC plans. Conducted steering tests IAW 46 CFR 58.25-10.

Navigation

Issued 19 August 2000 Resolved

DETERMINE CAUSE OF FAILURE OF STARBOARD STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND CARRYOUT PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE [name withheld].

Condition: Unknown
Due 1 September 2000
Resolved 18 September 2000

Electrical

Issued 15 October 1999 Resolved

3RD DECK EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERABLE, LOOSE BULBS, CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

Condition: Unknown
Due 21 October 1999
Resolved 21 October 1999

Engineering

Issued 6 November 1998 Resolved

REPLACE INOPERABLE/DAMAGED PORT SHAFT FLEXIBLE COUPLING PRIOR TO VESSEL OPERATION. MAKE REPAIRS TO THE SATISFACTION OF A MARINE SAFETY OFFICE SAULT STE. MARIE MARINE INSPECTOR.

Condition: Unknown
Due 28 November 1998
Resolved 24 November 1998

Lifesaving

Issued 27 October 1998 Resolved

PROVIDE AND POST STATION BILL AS REQUIRED UNDER 46 CFR 122.514 BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 27 October 1998
Resolved 27 October 1998

Electrical

Issued 27 October 1998 Resolved

EMERGENCY LIGHT (IWO 2ND DECK CENTERLINE) INOPERABLE, LOOSE CONNECTION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

Condition: Unknown
Due 4 November 1998
Resolved 4 November 1998

Construction/Loadline

Issued 27 October 1998 Resolved

INSTALL AND DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF A BILGE HIGH LEVEL ALARM IN THE2ND WATERTIGHT COMPARTMENT AS REQUIRED UNDER 46 CFR 119.530 BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 27 October 1998
Resolved 27 October 1998

Documentation