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RIVER CITY QUEEN

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named RIVER CITY QUEEN

RIVER CITY QUEEN is a 1983 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 63 inspections since 1986, most recently in August 2025, along with 116 deficiencies, 4 operational controls and 1 casualty investigation in 2024.

Records from 1986 to 2025. Most recent: operational control imposed, 19 August 2025.

Built: 1983
Last inspected: 19 August 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 63
Deficiencies: 116 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2024

Identity

657216

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WCY9688

54975

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

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Maury page id

psix-54975

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations45

…administrative events14

…with no type recorded4

Years with a record 33 calendar years (1986–2025)

The 63 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)62.5 ft × 14.0 ft × 3.2 ft

Registered tonnagegross 51 / net 51

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderPATIO CRUISERS INC · CHICO, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1983

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionGasoline Engine

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portSACRAMENTO, CA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 14 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it51 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
51 - 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

WCY9688MMSI not assigned · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 7 April 1999, cancelled 13 June 2009

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 · 63

19 August 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8212626

7 October 2024 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8015197

23 September 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8088318

14 November 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7824901

27 September 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7566980

18 April 2022 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7433057

7 September 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7303462

25 August 2020 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7042121

25 October 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6841962

15 November 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6581022

4 December 2017 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6319582

28 April 2017 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6134804

22 November 2016 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6046210

4 September 2015 COI Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5235032

28 August 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5229097

7 July 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 3526690

6 April 2009 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3443807

4 April 2007 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection · Plan Review (Other than "T")

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2874402

15 February 2007 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2849487

6 February 2007 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2867740

3 May 2006 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2639539

16 March 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2603728

3 March 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2610346

16 February 2006 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2573191

12 February 2004 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1975272

28 May 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1791995

27 February 2003 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1743073

12 February 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1480894

31 October 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 773078

26 January 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 814378

1 February 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1126392

23 March 1998 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1442678

15 December 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1381080

7 January 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1357834

6 February 1996 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 874087

5 January 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1190452

1 February 1995 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 832918

21 December 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 846121

17 October 1994 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 868143

1 July 1994 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 860839

1 June 1994 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 872737

16 February 1994 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1460687

13 January 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 851145

24 November 1993 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 845505

1 October 1993 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 829523

10 August 1993 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1155353

12 July 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 845549

3 March 1993 Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1150115

22 January 1993 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 960762

29 April 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1268429

10 March 1992 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1258049

27 December 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 960138

25 February 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1233788

30 March 1990 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1240863

24 January 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1221272

24 January 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 893485

3 March 1988 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1027814

22 January 1988 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1014550

11 June 1987 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1310227

26 May 1987 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1026286

21 April 1987 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1317598

13 February 1986 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1295539

22 January 1986 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1302956

Deficiency record · 116

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 19 August 2025 Resolved

A Certificate of Inspection is valid for 5 years... Vessel's COI expired on 19AUG2025. Complete satisfactory COI renewal inspection prior to the carriage of passengers. 46 CFR 176.107(b)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 September 2025
Resolution: Completed inspection.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 7 October 2024 Resolved

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test and make available for inspection all items in the ship's outfit, such as navigation lights and equipment which are required to be carried by the regulations in this subchapter, as necessary to determine that they are fit for the service intended. Masthead and stern light were inoperable. Vessel restricted to daytime operations only. 46 CFR 176.816

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 October 2024
Resolution: Operator fixed and made mastlight and stern light operational.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 7 October 2024 Resolved

A vessel on a rivers route must carry: Three hand red flare distress signals approved IAW 160.021 and three hand orange smoke distress signals approved IAW 160.037. Identified 3 expired distress signals onboard; vessel only has 3 valid distress signals currently and does not meet minimum required amount. 46 CFR 180.68

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2024
Resolved 18 October 2024
Resolution: Operator procured 3 new flares.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 7 October 2024 Resolved

Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. MI identified 02 life jackets with peeling retroreflective material, procure and replace to MI satisfaction. 46 CFR 185.604(h)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2024
Resolved 18 October 2024
Resolution: Operator installed new retro reflective tape.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 7 October 2024 Resolved

A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation...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. MI observed that lanyard securing waterlight to ring buoy ring had significant deterioriation and was close to splitting. Operator replaced and installed the lanyard in the presence of the MI. 46 CFR 180.70

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 October 2024
Resolution: Operator appropriately attached light to ring life buoy to MI satisfaction.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 27 September 2022 Resolved

The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. One of the required portable fire extinguishers was not serviced within the past year. 46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(iv)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2022
Resolved 12 October 2022
Resolution: Owner provided photo of serviced fire extinguisher.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 27 September 2022 Resolved

Vessels not limited to daytime operation shall be provided with an approved water light. The vessel's only water light was inoperable.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2022
Resolved 12 October 2022
Resolution: Recieved photo of new lifebuoy light. Sat.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 27 September 2022 Resolved

Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crew members on inspected vessels who occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection. There was no proof of crew members being enrolled in a drug and alcohol program on board the vessel.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2022
Resolved 12 October 2022
Resolution: Received proof of crewmember's enrollment. Sat.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 7 September 2021 Resolved

Cork and balsa wood life jackets previously on board an existing vessel prior to March 11, 1996, may continue to be used to meet the requirements of this section until March 11, 1999, provided the life jackets are maintained in good and serviceable condition. 02 Kapok life jackets found in-serviceable, and 02 Type I PFDS found to be in-serviceable. Replace 04 PFD's with new.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 September 2021
Resolved 9 September 2021
Resolution: Received picture of receipt for purchase of 4 new PFDs from Landfall Navigation.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 7 September 2021 Resolved

A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 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. First-aid kit was found having expired aspirin. Replace with new.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 September 2021
Resolved 9 September 2021
Resolution: Received picture of new aspirin.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 28 October 2019 Resolved

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock. Five power strips, three extension cords and multiple 110v decorative lights not installed IAW 46 CFR 183.200 (b). Remove power strips and extension cords from the vessel. Install decorative lights to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2019
Resolved 4 November 2019
Resolution: Received before and after photos of each space containing unauthorized electrical equipment.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 28 October 2019 Resolved

Prior to departing on a voyage, the passenger count must be communicated verbally or in writing, and available ashore at the vessel's normal berthing location or with a representative of the owner or managing operator of the vessel. Currently passenger count left on owner's cell phone, unable to be accessed by anyone other than the owner. Keep a correct count of passengers in a location that meets 46 CFR 185.504.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2019
Resolved 4 November 2019
Resolution: Received photo of passenger count canister located on the loading dock.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 22 November 2016 Resolved

Replace water light battery 46 CFR 180.70

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 November 2016
Resolved 7 December 2016
Resolution: Witnessed new light battery

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking

Issued 22 November 2016 Resolved

Label Child Lifejackets 46CFR180.71

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 November 2016
Resolved 7 December 2016
Resolution: Witnessed marking on child PFD's

Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Impeller

Issued 22 November 2016 Resolved

Provide Operational Fire Pump 46CFR181.300

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 November 2016
Resolved 7 December 2016
Resolution: Tested proper operation.

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service

Issued 22 November 2016 Resolved

Provide Firefighting extinguisher servicing report 46CFR176.810

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 November 2016
Resolved 7 December 2016
Resolution: Witnessed Servicing Report

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 22 November 2016 Resolved

Remove dead end wiring under pilot house 46CFR183.340

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 December 2016
Resolved 7 December 2016
Resolution: Witnessed proper removal of dead end wires.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping

Issued 22 November 2016 Resolved

Replace fuel fill bonding 46CFR182.440

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 November 2016
Resolved 7 December 2016
Resolution: Witnessed new fuel fill bonding on gasoline tank.

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service

Issued 6 April 2009 Resolved

Provide one B-1 portable fire extinguisher.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 May 2009
Resolved 23 April 2009
Resolution: Faxed over invoice for a new B-1portable fire extinguisher providing proper correction.

Stability › Incline Test › General

Issued 6 April 2009 Resolved

Complete inclining experiment to the satisfaction of CG Marine Insp. prior to 31 May 09.

Due 31 May 2009
Resolved 18 August 2010
Resolution: Incline test was completed and approved by MSC. New stability letter onboard.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted

Issued 6 April 2009 Resolved

Need to perform underway MOB & Fire Drills. At the time of the inspection, they were not able to get underway due to their engines needing a part and thus being inop.

Due 31 May 2009
Resolved 18 August 2010
Resolution: Satisfactorily completed MOB and fire drills underway.

Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation

Issued 4 May 2007 Resolved

Vessel restricted to carrying not more than 75 passengers for hire until a Formal Inclining Experiment has been satisfactorily conducted.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 August 2010
Resolution: Confirmed presence of new stability letter onboard, max capacity 58 persons.

Electrical › Lighting (service) › Outlet Box

Issued 17 April 2007 Resolved

Replace missing electrical outlet cover, starboard side, aft, near lifejacket storage area on main deck.

Due 17 May 2007
Resolved 16 May 2007

Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired

Issued 17 April 2007 Resolved

Renew expired flares (3 Red, 3 Orange).

Due 17 May 2007
Resolved 16 May 2007

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)

Issued 17 April 2007 Resolved

Install reflective tape on ring buoy w/ float light.

Due 17 May 2007
Resolved 16 May 2007

Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture

Issued 17 April 2007 Resolved

Install light fixture globes in each head.

Due 17 May 2007
Resolved 16 May 2007

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box

Issued 3 May 2006 Resolved

Provide plans for replacing existing Upper Deck DJ area electrical outlets, wiring, lighting fixtures, etc. to our office for approval. Plans may be faxed to [phone withheld].

Due 1 August 2006
Resolved 15 February 2007

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity