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SUNDOG EXPRESS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Other hulls named SUNDOG EXPRESS

SUNDOG EXPRESS is a 1990 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 1998, most recently in April 2026, along with 45 deficiencies.

Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 28 April 2026.

Built
1990
Last inspected
28 April 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
42
Deficiencies
45 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
963956
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDQ8379
MISLE id
348947
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367043990, 368461490
Maury page id
psix-348947

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations32
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded7
Years with a record 24 calendar years (1998–2026)
The 42 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)30.0 ft × 9.5 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 9 / net 9
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGRAYLING MARINE INT'L · ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES · built 1990
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionGasoline Engine
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portKODIAK, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 13 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it9 - Simplified, Gross Ton
9 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDQ8379MMSI 368461490 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 12 March 2026, expires 12 March 2036
WDK2884MMSI 367043990 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 19 May 2018, expires 19 May 2028 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WDC5625MMSI 367043990 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 May 2005, cancelled 25 July 2015 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WAN5121MMSI not assigned · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 26 June 1995, cancelled 7 January 2006 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 42

28 April 2026 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Kodiak · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8357734
25 March 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8331840
14 August 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8209967
10 June 2025 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8158830
25 June 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7942619
27 April 2023 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7677062
6 July 2022 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7499150
24 June 2021 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7205718
18 May 2021 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7200209
29 May 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6963792
16 May 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6678016
14 May 2018 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6409027
2 March 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6364960
14 November 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6307012
20 April 2017 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6174786
25 October 2016 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6029694
14 April 2016 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5860578
13 July 2015 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5178934
28 December 2011 Administrative Inspection · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4215182
22 May 2008 MARPOL Annex V Examination · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3296854
3 October 2007 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3072330
6 June 2007 MARPOL Annex V Examination · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2960720
17 May 2006 COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2799469
3 November 2005 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2527650
8 August 2005 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2456047
18 May 2005 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2363300
8 June 2004 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2130899
15 October 2003 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1930595
25 June 2003 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1828468
8 October 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1686924
24 October 2001 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1382466
7 September 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 155970
21 August 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 150553
18 August 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 23845
3 May 2001 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1366388
24 April 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 55130
7 July 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 99028
29 June 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 164929
1 June 2000 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1369805
20 October 1999 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1384289
8 June 1999 Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1372718
2 June 1998 Hull Examination · Inclining Experiment · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1469851

Deficiency record · 45

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 14 August 2025 Resolved
Ensure IBA's are serviced and installed properly prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 May 2026
Resolution: Newly installed IBAs.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 14 August 2025 Resolved
Ensure crew is enrolled in a CG approve drug testing program including alcohol swabs
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 May 2026
Resolution: Verified enrollement into Consortium.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 14 August 2025 Resolved
Provide 03 day flares
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 20 August 2025
Resolution: required flares onboard
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 14 August 2025 Resolved
Update first aid kit.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 20 August 2025
Resolution: first aid kit updated
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 14 August 2025 Resolved
Ensure stbd running light is operational
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2025
Resolved 20 August 2025
Resolution: operational
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 14 August 2025 Resolved
Renew EPIRB battery and EPIRB hydro.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 May 2026
Resolution: Verified presence of Registered EPIRB.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 August 2025 Resolved
Ensure emergency fuel shutoff is operational.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 August 2025
Resolution: renewed and operational
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 11 May 2023 Resolved
Conduct satisfactory vapor detection.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2023
Resolved 17 May 2023
Resolution: test sat
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 May 2023 Resolved
Ensure there is a 2A fire extinguisher for the accommodation space. Currently there is a 1A fire extinguisher.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2023
Resolved 17 May 2023
Resolution: fire extinguisher installed
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 11 May 2023 Resolved
Ensure all crew in a safety sensitive position are enrolled in a DOT approved drug testing program. Show proof of enrollment prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 May 2023
Resolution: enrolled
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 11 May 2023 Resolved
Ensure portable light at the operating station is operational.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2023
Resolved 17 May 2023
Resolution: operational
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
Ensure pre-engineered system has a manual activation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2022
Resolved 19 July 2022
Resolution: Witnessed connection of manual discharge handle for pre-engineered fire suppression system
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
Ensure fire buckets have appropriate lanyards.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2022
Resolved 19 July 2022
Resolution: Verified lanyards on fire buckets
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
High water alarm should have audible and visual alarms. Laz alarm, visual was not operational.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 August 2022
Resolved 19 July 2022
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test of audible and visual alarms
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
Provide lights for auto bilge pumps to show operating.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 August 2022
Resolved 21 July 2022
Resolution: Witnessed light for automatic operation of bilge pumps.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
Post EAP phone number.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 August 2022
Resolved 19 July 2022
Resolution: Verified number posted
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 24 June 2021 Resolved
Vessel EPIRB is to be equipped with an in service battery. The EPIRB battery was found to be expired.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2021
Resolved 8 July 2021
Resolution: replaced
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 24 June 2021 Resolved
Vessel EPIRB is to be equipped with an in-service hydrostatic release unit. The EPIRB hydrostatic release unit was found to be expired.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2021
Resolved 8 July 2021
Resolution: replaced
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 18 June 2020 Resolved
Conduct emergency drills prior to carrying passengers
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2021
Resolution: cleared
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 18 June 2020 Resolved
Provide current NOAA registration for EPIRB
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 July 2020
Resolved 18 May 2021
Resolution: corrected
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 18 June 2020 Resolved
Re-label storage space for portable fire extinguisher on back deck
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 July 2020
Resolved 18 May 2021
Resolution: corrected
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 18 June 2020 Resolved
Replace expired aspirin in first aid kit
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 July 2020
Resolved 18 May 2021
Resolution: corrected
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 18 June 2020 Resolved
Replace expired alcohol test strips
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 July 2020
Resolved 18 May 2021
Resolution: corrected
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 May 2018 Resolved
Lifejackets need to be stenciled with name of vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 14 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel's lifebuoy was worn and wasted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Managing Owner went to Eagle Enterprise-local boating store and purchased a new lifebuoy, light, and line. Stenciled prior to MI departure.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Performance standards for radio equipment
Issued 14 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel does not have FCC Station license.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 June 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided FCC license.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 14 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel did not have current publications, tide tables, etc.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel purchased new pubs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel had multiple dead end wires.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 June 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel removed dead wires from under steering console.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 May 2018 Resolved
Vessels high level bilge alarm in fuel tank space was not operational.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel replaced high level alarm for bilge.
Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Other
Issued 20 April 2017 Resolved
Complete a drydock and internal structural exam prior to operating.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 July 2017
Resolution: Completed satisfactory drydock exam
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 18 July 2016 Resolved
Prove proper operation of Aft bilge high level sensor alarm.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2016
Resolved 11 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel replaced high level bilge alarm in fuel tank space.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 13 July 2015 Resolved
Re-stencil fuel shutoff, label directions of pull
Due 28 July 2015
Resolved 29 November 2016
Resolution: Adimistravely closed.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Stenciling
Issued 13 July 2015 Resolved
Stencil firebuckets
Due 28 July 2015
Resolved 29 November 2016
Resolution: Administravely closed
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 13 July 2015 Resolved
Label stowage for Children's lifejackets
Due 28 July 2015
Resolved 29 November 2016
Resolution: Administravely closed
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 15 March 2012 Resolved
Total persons is reduced to 13, of which 11 may be passengers, utilizing the weight ratio method to comply with the Final Rule on passenger weight standards that becaome effective on December 1, 2011.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 April 2012
Resolution: New SST conducted.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 15 March 2012 Resolved
The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) Western AK requires the vessel to undergo a stability test if kayaks are to be carried aboard the vessel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 April 2012
Resolution: New SST conducted.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 22 May 2008 Resolved
Provide FCC radio operators pemit
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2008
Resolved 12 June 2008
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 18 May 2005 Resolved
Repair the broken electrical wiring on the transom located behind the battery control switch station.
Due 18 June 2005
Resolved 9 August 2005
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control
Issued 18 May 2005 Resolved
Lable the fuel shutoff location
Due 18 June 2005
Resolved 9 August 2005
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Storm Rail
Issued 18 May 2005 Resolved
Replace/repair broken window at the operating station.
Due 18 June 2005
Resolved 9 August 2005
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 8 June 2004 Resolved
Provide shutoff valve for the fuel tank per 46 CFR 182.15-40(b)(3).
Due 8 July 2004
Resolved 25 August 2004
Resolution: Shut off valve installed.
Lifesaving
Issued 8 June 1999 Resolved
PROVIDE UPDATED FIRST AID KIT
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 July 1999
Resolved 9 August 1999
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 June 1999 Resolved
PROVIDE ONBOARD VAPOR DETECTOR TEST INSTRUCTION BOOK AND PLACARD AT ALARM LOCATION
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 July 1999
Resolved 9 August 1999
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 June 1999 Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER HAND BILGE PUMP DISCHARGE HOSE
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 July 1999
Resolved 9 August 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 8 June 1999 Resolved
LABEL LIFEJACKET STORAGE LOCATION
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 July 1999
Resolved 9 August 1999

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.