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RUDEE WHALER
RUDEE WHALER is a 2002 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 22 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2005.
Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 14 April 2026.
- Built
- 2002
- Last inspected
- 14 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2005
Identity
1127448
WDI4684
566209
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-566209
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it
does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar
years in which a record exists, not years in service.
What Maury does not do.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)65.0 ft × 20.0 ft × 10.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 87 / net 69
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderPERFORMANCE MARINE INC · ARUNDEL, ME, UNITED STATES · built 2002
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portVIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 4 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it69 - Simplified, Net Ton
87 - Simplified, Gross Ton
87 - Simplified, Gross Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
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Inspection history · 26
14 April 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8330578
6 November 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8265257
7 April 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8103289
30 October 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8026869
2 April 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7888586
6 November 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7820972
10 September 2023
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7789081
10 September 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7821374
16 May 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7690590
18 April 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7666329
9 March 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7648265
17 November 2022
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7593890
29 March 2022
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7417406
19 January 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7382562
7 May 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7191670
20 April 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7177390
4 November 2020
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7087319
1 June 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6960638
22 April 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6664784
20 November 2018
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6574437
23 April 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6397780
7 April 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6119796
29 March 2017
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6110794
3 November 2016
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6023696
25 May 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5886761
25 April 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5857371
Deficiency record · 22
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 14 April 2026
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”, unless such markings are deemed unnecessary by the cognizant [name withheld] observed no emergency marking in accommodation space & on emergency exits for engine room. Vessel operator installed emergency marking during inspection.
46 CFR 185.606
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 April 2026
Resolved
Be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations, and not used as a means of support, except that on vessels of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, installations in accordance with paragraph 14.h of ABYC E-8 and paragraph 15.h of ABYC E-9 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 175.600) are acceptable as meeting the requirements of this section. MI observed plastic cable mounts in pilot house. vessel operator installed metal cable ties during inspection.
46 CFR 183.340(b)(4)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 April 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock. Outlet behind the concession stand was not properly secured.
46 CFR 183.200 (b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 April 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The arrangement of the retroreflective material applied after March 11, 1996, must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16). As per IMO Resolution A.658(16), Retro-reflective materials of a sufficient width (approximately 5 cm) should be applied around or on both sides of the body of the lifebuoy at four evenly-spaced points. The ring life buoy only had three pieces of retro-reflective tape.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
IMO RESOLUTION A.658(16)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 April 2024
Resolved
Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J-1942 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 175.600) or be specifically approved by Commandant. Fuel hoses were found to be deteriorated & outer covering dry rotted on port main diesel engine.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 10 September 2023
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. Vessel must repair damage to the forward bow hand rail, both sides of the spray rail, and ensure bolts for hull splash guard are water tight prior to carrying passengers.
46 CFR 177.100
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date nautical publications
Vessel has out of date Navigation rules publication
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules...
Vessel's mast head light lens obstructs light.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF Radio installation
Issued 28 July 2022
Resolved
Vessels operated beyond the 20 nautical mile limitation specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, but not more than 100 nautical miles from the nearest land, must be equipped with a MF-DSC frequency transmitter meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(3) and capable of transmitting J3E emission and a receiver capable of reception of J3E emission within the band 1710 to 2850 kHz. Vessel does not have an MF-DSC radio installed on board. Vessel will need to install one, or apply for a FCC wavier IAW SPV Checklist (revision 2019.05.16) Until this is rectified, the vessel will be restricted to operating under 20 NM from land.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system.
The engine room natural ventilation covers do not close
sufficiently.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters.
The flame screens must consist of a single screen of
a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of a least
30x30 mesh. The fuel tank vent does not have a screen.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 29 March 2022
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must
carry adequate and up to date: U.S. Coast Pilot or
similar publication and Coast Guard Light list. Coast
Pilot and light list are not current (2019)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 19 January 2022
Resolved
Each survival craft on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway. All of the vesel's lifefloats had cinched covers over the tops of them while passengers were embarked.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel had cut corroded bilge pipe in #2 hold and repaired with soft patch. Repair was made prior to OCMI approval. Vessel is required to submit repair plan prior to completion.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 4 November 2020
Resolved
Aft port side gel coat and fiberglass damage needs repair.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 29 March 2017
Resolved
Fire hose burst during hydrostatic testing. Replace with an approved fire hose to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 29 March 2017
Resolved
The pressure guage for the fire pump was inoperative. Replace to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 29 March 2017
Resolved
Found dead end wires with no terminal connectors under the steering console. Install pressure type connectors on each dead end wire to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 29 March 2017
Resolved
Found expired items in the first aid kit. Replace expired items to comply with 46 CFR 160.041 to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Found incomplete first aid kit. renew kit to conform to 46 CFR 160.041 to the satisfaction of a CG Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Fans
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Mechanical ventilation in engine room did not shut down upon actuation of pre-engineered fixed firefighting system. Demonstrate proper auto shutdown to the satisfaction of CG Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Pre-engineered fixed firefighting system’s bottle overdue for hydrostatic test. Hydo bottle or perform the optional 5 yr visual exam by a DOT authorized servicing company with a Requalification Identification Number.
Casualty record · 1
24 June 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2404695
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Ownership record
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