POTOMAC

POTOMAC (IMO: 9475806) sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 98 feets and a beam of 33 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 367558180
• IMO: 9475806
• Call Sign: WDG6546
• Flag: United States
• Vessel Type: Passenger Vessel
• AIS Type: Passenger

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 94 GT
• Length: 33.5 m (110 ft)
• Beam: 9.1 m (30 ft)
• Draft: 1.5 m (5 ft)
• Year Built: 2008
• Hull Material: Steel

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Twin Screw
• Engine Configuration: Twin diesel engines
• Maneuverability: Bow thruster fitted

Shipyard

• Builder: Blount Boats
• Build Location: Warren, Rhode Island, United States
• Year Delivered: 2008

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Potomac Riverboat Company
• Operator: Potomac Riverboat Company
• Home Port: Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class B
• Navigation: GPS-equipped
• Communication: VHF Marine Radio

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Potomac River, Washington D.C. metropolitan area
• Ports of Call: Alexandria, Virginia; Washington, D.C. waterfront; National Harbor, Maryland
• Waters: Inland/Coastal, AMS Zone

Vessel Description

The vessel is a US-flagged passenger ferry operating in the Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia waterway corridor along the Potomac River. Built by Blount Boats of Warren, Rhode Island, a well-regarded American shipyard specializing in small passenger and ferry vessels, she is operated by the Potomac Riverboat Company providing scheduled passenger ferry and excursion services. The shallow draft design is suited to the navigational requirements of the upper Potomac River, and the diesel-electric propulsion system supports efficient and reliable operation for high-frequency passenger transit runs between Alexandria, the D.C. waterfront, and National Harbor.