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CHIMACUM

IMO 9801770
PassengerBuilt 2017Active
CHIMACUM — vessel photo
Photo: J-Ham2000 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
9,199
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
1,400
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2017
Year built

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Particulars

IMO
9801770
MMSI
367712660
Call sign
WDI5854
Flag
US
Type
Ro-Ro Or Passenger Ship
Length (LOA)
110 m
Beam
25 m
Home port
AIS name
WSF CHIMACUM

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Technical manager
Commercial manager
Class society
Design DWT
1,400 t
Flag
United States Of America
Built
2017

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Casualty · Fire
    Caught fire in Elliot Bay, Washington, causing a rapid response from agencies li
  2. Casualty · Engine Fault
    Ferry had engine failure due to a broken rod. Service between Kingston and Edmon
  3. Built

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
08 Dec 2024FireCaught fire in Elliot Bay, Washington, causing a rapid response from agencies like the Coast Guard, Seattle Fire Department, and Washington State Ferries, The sole person aboard was rescued and provided with emergency medical services. The vessel sank near the 32nd Ave Beach Access, containing 250 gallons of diesel fuel. Salvage operations are underway to remove any remaining fuel.
28 Oct 2023Engine FaultFerry had engine failure due to a broken rod. Service between Kingston and Edmonds was reduced as vessel had to be sidelined due to signigicant damage. As of 1 November she was docked at Bermerton.