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AURORA SEAS
AURORA SEAS is a 2016 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 35 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded — and 1 casualty investigation in 2026.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 19 May 2026.
- Built
- 2016
- Last inspected
- 19 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 35 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2026
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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
19 May 2026
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
35 recorded · 2
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date2
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
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Identity
1269624
WDI8280
1389475
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1389475
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)40.0 ft × 13.0 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 17 / net 13
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBENTZ BOATS LLC · LEWISTON, ID, UNITED STATES · built 2016
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionJet Drive
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portJUNEAU, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 6 July 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it17 - Simplified, Gross Ton
13 - Simplified, Net Ton
13 - 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.
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24 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 35 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 2 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 1 casualty investigation, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.
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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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 2
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
AWESOME ORCA Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 455328 · 19 May 2026 · activity 8376775RAVEN'S JOURNEY Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 1238578 · 19 May 2026 · activity 8376775Inspection history · 24
19 May 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8376775
12 May 2025
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8133607
25 March 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8095631
12 September 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8001605
23 August 2024
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7989072
12 June 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7931756
3 May 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7679170
18 October 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7579304
31 May 2022
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7464934
1 November 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7343652
19 October 2020
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7080416
22 June 2020
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6984137
7 October 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6830737
17 September 2019
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6816890
16 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6684840
9 October 2018
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6684834
1 June 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6434145
4 May 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6408287
13 March 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6371447
8 November 2017
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6303444
9 June 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6160679
12 July 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5938359
26 May 2016
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5887890
19 May 2016
Hull Examination · Initial Certification · Construction Oversight · Simplified Stability Test · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5878807
Deficiency record · 35
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
A simplified stability test to be performed prior to certification. A vessel must remain in compliance with the vessels stability letter. No weight shall be added, removed, altered, and/or relocated without authorization and supervision of the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 March 2025
No resolution recorded
A propulsion engine control system, including pilothouse control, must be designed so that a loss of power to the control system does not result in an increase in shaft speed or propeller pitch. Provide Qualitative Failure Analysis (QFA)for digital engine controls and demonstrate. 46 CFR 184.620(c)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
Conduct full power trials upon vessel re-power in the presence of Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.200
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 September 2024
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from fire or machinery failure. Vessel master reported a loss to port main engine which he believes is due to a faulty injector. Complete repairs to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 23 August 2024
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. Operator completed in kind engine swap. Perform engine fire suppression system engine shut down and override, in presence of attending marine inspector. 46CFR176.700(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 August 2024
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Port engine does not have guard around engine belt. Provide guard no latter than 30AUG2024. 46CFR177.960
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 August 2024
Resolved
The part of the exhaust system between the point of cooling water injection and the engine manifold must be water-jacketed or effectively insulated. Port engine exhaust is not insulated prior to exhaust cooling injection. 46CFR182.425(b)(3)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
A suitable hull strainer must be installed in the circulating raw water intake line of an engine cooling water system. Center engine raw water strainer was leaking; all 3 strainers are nonmetallic and do not meet any specified standard or UL listing. Replace strainers with approved type.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies... Documented crew training could not be provided at the time of inspection. Provide emergency drills training for crew and enter into ships log, as required.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
An identification code, recognized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), must be programmed in each EPIRB unit to establish a unique identification for each EPIRB station. EPIRB NOAA registration was expired since FEB2024. Provide documentation attesting to valid NOAA registration. 47 CFR 80.1061
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall have the vessel ready for inspection of lifesaving equipment...Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Ring life buoy body and grab line were deteriorated and not in serviceable condition. Replace ring life buoy and label appropriately.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
The design of all exhaust systems must ensure minimum risk of injury to personnel. Protection must be provided in accordance with 46 CFR 177.970 of this chapter at such locations where persons or equipment might come in contact with an exhaust pipe. Installed lagging was deteriorated or damaged. Provide required protection of all (3) main diesel engine turbo piping.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable, secured to protect against shifting
with the roll and pitch of the vessel, and free from exposure to water splash or spray. Stbd battery box cover was loose and battery was not secured inside the box to prevent against shifting. Secure lid and battery.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Forward cabin heater fluid lines chaffing on exposed edges. Provide chaffing protection for heater fluid lines.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Stbd MDE wiring harness not properly secured. Secure wiring harness.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
A weathertight door must be provided for each opening located in a deck house or companionway. Forward door seal not adheared to door. Permanantly afix door seal.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 12 June 2024
No resolution recorded
Vessel logs were missing all required entries per
Subchapter T regulations. Prepare & provide adequate
logbook to the CG MI denoting required weekly and
monthly inspections, crew training and drills. 46 CFR 185.728, 185.520, 185.524, 185.702, 176.810
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 12 June 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. Operating station light in-op, replace light batteries.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
Vessel's current tables were out of date. Provide up to date current tables for operating area.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
Vessel's first aid kit was missing aspirin. Ensure first aid kit has all required items in kit.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › No direct openings into sleeping rooms cargo/mach.
Issued 16 May 2019
Resolved
Install fire rated vapor barrier in engine room starboard side middle wire run to make wire run vapor tight to the accommodation Space
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Mark lifebuoy with SOLAS retroreflective tape every 90 degrees on both sides - 46 CFR 185.604 - 15 Jun 2018
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 4 June 2018
Resolved
Provide suitable saline eyewash for first-aid kit. - 46 CFR 184.710 - 15 June 2018
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 4 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel does not have a valid COD
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Properly label bilge high water alarms to their correct location.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Provide two working flashlights onboard.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchoring Arrangement
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Properly rig anchor ready for use.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Properly post copy of COI & Stability ltr.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Post emergency radio operating procedures near the VHF radio.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Properly post life jacket donning placard visible to passengers.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 19 May 2016
Resolved
Provide proof of all FCC Documentation 47CFR80
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Safety Orientation
Issued 19 May 2016
Resolved
Post Emergency Check Off List 46CFR185.510
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Not on Board
Issued 19 May 2016
Resolved
Provide flares as per local OCMI 46CFR180.68
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 19 May 2016
Resolved
Conduct new to zone inspection and drills prior to passenger operations.
Casualty record · 1
19 May 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8376775
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.
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