QAYAQ CHIEF

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A)

QAYAQ CHIEF is a 2003 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2026, along with 10 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2024.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 23 July 2026.

Built: 2003
Last inspected: 23 July 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 19
Deficiencies: 10 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2024

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 23 July 2026

Recorded inspections19

…physical examinations18

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 10 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 not do.

Identity

1140046

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WDQ9142

614729

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-614729

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)40.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 6.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 19 / net 19

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSEA STATE ONE MARINE L.L.C. · ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES · built 2003

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionGasoline Outboard

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portWHITTIER, AK

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 30 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it19 - Simplified, Gross Ton
19 - Simplified, Net 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.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 19

23 July 2026 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8445178

27 April 2026 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8353068

20 April 2026 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8295285

9 April 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8106607

6 June 2024 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7929570

1 May 2024 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7916878

14 April 2024 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7895728

13 April 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7897230

10 May 2023 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7758951

21 April 2022 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7429898

24 May 2021 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7202978

28 May 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6957483

28 May 2020 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7202958

20 May 2019 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6822703

4 June 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6587033

30 April 2018 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6404312

27 June 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6310922

22 May 2017 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6156308

19 May 2016 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5881609

Deficiency record · 10

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 23 July 2026 Resolved

Vessel operations are limited to less than 3 miles from the coastline until NOAA Registered replacement ERIRB is installed

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 July 2026
Resolved 24 July 2026
Resolution: all sat

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 16 April 2024 Resolved

Prove proper operation of all outboard engines after replacement of center engine and repairs to starboard and port engines

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 June 2024

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 16 April 2024 Resolved

Provide written repair plan for damage to hull, bulkheads, and keel due to grounding along with crack in hull just fwd of the grounding damage to USCG Marine inspector for approval. Vessel has been approved for a one time transit to Seward, AK to complete repairs.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 31 May 2024

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 25 May 2021 Resolved

Each disposable hydrostatic release unity must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. HRU marked with date of September 2019. Vessel restricted from carrying passengers/cargo until corrected.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 June 2021
Resolved 25 May 2021
Resolution: Observed newly installed HRU.

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

Issued 25 May 2021 Resolved

An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel had 22 adult lifejackets but authorized 24 adults. Vessel restricted to 22 adults until corrected.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 June 2021
Resolved 7 June 2021
Resolution: Rcvd email dtd 31May2021 w/ pic of newly acquired PFD.

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

Issued 25 May 2021 Resolved

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Junction box beneath aft starboard bench missing cover.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 June 2021
Resolved 25 May 2021
Resolution: Observed newly installed J box cover.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation

Issued 25 May 2021 Resolved

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and EPIRB, including the requirements for a station license. Station license expired May 14, 2021.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 June 2021
Resolved 7 June 2021
Resolution: Rcvd email dtd 31May2021 w/ pic of newly acquired FCC Station License.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 25 May 2021 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilot and Current tables. Vessel had no U.S. Coast Pilot or Current tables aboard.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 June 2021
Resolved 7 June 2021
Resolution: Rcvd email dtd 31May2021 w/ statement vsl now has current Coast Pilot & Current Tables.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 25 May 2021 Resolved

The operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length shall carry on board and maintain for ready reference a copy of the Inland Navigation Rules. Navigation rules not aboard vessel.

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

Issued 24 May 2021 Resolved

A vessel to which this subchapter applies may not be operated without having on board a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection. COI expired May 16, 2021 & operated on 17 & 18 May, 2021 with more than 6 passengers for hire (15 passengers each day).

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 May 2021
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: Vsl completed renewal COI inspection.

Casualty record · 1

13 April 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7897230

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

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.