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POLAR BEAR
POLAR BEAR is a 1991 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 52 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2010 and 2014.
Records from 2010 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 25 March 2026.
- Built
- 1991
- Last inspected
- 25 March 2026
- Documentation
- Case Pending · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 52 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2010–2014
Identity
974480
9056246
WDK2197
361622
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-361622
Inspections, by type
The 25 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 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)134.4 ft × 34.0 ft × 8.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 97 / net 66
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)134.4 ft × 34.0 ft × 8.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 406 / net 121
BuilderALASKA MARINE TRANSPORT · TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1991
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portHOMER, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationCase Pending · issued 30 June 2004
Service, as the file records itFreight Ship
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
121 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
97 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
406 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
363 - Dead Weight, Ton
121 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
97 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
406 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
363 - Dead Weight, 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
Inspection history · 25
25 March 2026
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8332181
18 April 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8117446
25 March 2025
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8099699
14 May 2024
Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7913187
13 May 2024
Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7911830
17 April 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7896879
14 November 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7826237
19 October 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7812854
7 August 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7762884
20 March 2023
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7653759
12 December 2022
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7609199
24 August 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7542452
12 May 2022
Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7448769
19 April 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7435105
9 August 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7282060
20 May 2021
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7202291
24 August 2020
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7145918
7 June 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6709988
10 January 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6608524
8 January 2019
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6607903
3 May 2018
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6403576
22 December 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6327931
19 July 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6307666
28 June 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6056738
27 April 2016
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5860515
Deficiency record · 52
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
Drills were not conducted due to weather. Conduct drills to include MOB, fire drill, and abandon ship.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
In stbd accommodation space, one deadend electrical cable was present, place in J-box or remove. Two j-boxes did not have a cover on them.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
In engineer's stateroom, light was hanging by electrical wires, provide light fixture. Outlet was missing a cover, provide.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
In the laundry room, the distribution panel had two openings, provide blanks.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
No record of drills were found. The master shall conduct sufficient drills and five sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information: (1) Date of the drill and training; and (2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics. Log drills prior to conducting cargo ops. Fire drills : 46CFR185.524
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
Forward fire station leaks at flange. Repair/renew
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
Forward fire station valve is inoperable. Repair/renew.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
Engine room emergency escape was blocked. Ensure escape is clear.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
New portable fire extinguisher in engine room at bottom of ladder is not mounted. Mount extinguisher.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
Remove portable lighting in the engine room.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
Ensure the bottom of the distribution panel at the entrance to the engine room is blanked off.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
Remove or place in a J-box the three (03) dead end wires pointed out during the inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
Captain's cabin - place a blank in the opening of the J-box in the overhead.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of rescue
Issued 7 August 2023
Resolved
(a) A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must carry at least one rescue boat unless the cognizant OCMI determines that:
(1) The vessel is sufficiently maneuverable, arranged, and equipped to allow the crew to recover a helpless person from the water;
(2) Recovery of a helpless person can be observed from the operating station; and
(3) The vessel does not regularly engage in operations that restrict its maneuverability. Currently vessel plans to use bow ramp to recover a helpless person, but that may not be ideal due to sea conditions. Provide additional options to recover a helpless person from the water.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
Mount the following J-boxes: upper most weather deck and ER center overhead.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
Ensure EPIRB is float free until new housing is installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
Place deadend wires in captain's stateroom head in J-box.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
Ensure smoke detector in engineer;s sateroom is operational.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
ER generator - provide insulation on hot surfaces
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
Provide sewage discharge placard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
Provide emergency escape label in ER "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR" on both sides.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
E-lights do not come on automatically. Ensure E-lights come on automatically when installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
Fire pump pressure gauge is inoperable. Renew.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
Vent covers for goosenecks vents for forward port house are missing. Provide covers for vents at next drydock.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF Radio installation
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
Vessel is Oceans Route and is required a MF radio. Vessel only has VHF radio. Install MF radio/sat phone as required by FCC. Vessel restricted to no more than 20 NM from land. 47CFR80.905(a)(2)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
Ensure vessel has FCC Radio Safety Cert and Bridge-to-bridge cert. 47CFR80
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Messroom (location)
Issued 11 August 2021
Resolved
Ensure stove has brackets to prevent movement.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 24 August 2020
Resolved
Vessel to have adequate distress signals onboard for the vessels route and service. *Restricted to daylight operations only*
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 24 August 2020
Resolved
Stern light was found inoperable. Repair back into working condition.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 August 2020
Resolved
Fuel filters in the engine room need to be equipped with an approved flame bowls.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 August 2020
Resolved
The ring buoy light was found not to have a non-corrosive metallic clip.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 August 2020
Resolved
Lifejackets and immersion suits are to be properly labeled with quantity near the location of stowage.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 24 August 2020
Resolved
Emergency broadcast placard to be posted near the VHF radio.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 31 May 2019
Resolved
Ring life buoy water light had wrong battery light, but was operational. Ensure correct battery is installed.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 31 May 2019
Resolved
Ensure valid FCC safety and bridge-to-bridge certs are on board
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 31 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel did not have any alcohol test strips on board. Reviewed requirement for testing within two hours.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 31 May 2019
Resolved
Provide life jacket donning placards. Post conspicuously.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 31 May 2019
Resolved
#3 (fwd center) generator in engine room raw water sea valve leaks as well as sea strainer (one drip per second).
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 January 2019
Resolved
Vessel drydocked for ABS Loadline renewal and started making repairs without notifying the Coast Guard as required by 46CFR176.665.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Tank
Issued 30 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel required to have chlorine tablets on board vessel prior to use/operation of newly installed type II marine sanitation device.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 3 May 2018
Resolved
Replace retro-reflective material on ringbouy located near the ramp.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 3 May 2018
Resolved
Provide current NOAA reregistration for EPIRB.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 3 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel missing 02 smoke flares.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 3 May 2018
Resolved
Permanently mount fire extinguisher located in paint locker. Extinguisher nozzle is currently being held in place with duck tape.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 3 May 2018
Resolved
ort and Starboard fuel shut offs were found inoperable. Make repairs and demonstrate proper operation.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 3 May 2018
Resolved
Vessels #2 generator was missing lagging on exhaust piping due to exhaust leak.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 19 July 2017
Resolved
FCC ship radio station authorization has expired. Renew.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 19 July 2017
Resolved
Master needs to obtain FCC marine radio operators permit.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephony Cert.
Issued 28 June 2016
Resolved
Provide FCC bridge to bridge certificate.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 28 June 2016
Resolved
Replace expired distress signals.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Alarms
Issued 28 June 2016
Resolved
Make repairs to fire detection in engine room.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 28 June 2016
Resolved
Replace expired alcohol test strips.
Casualty record · 4
3 October 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3864780
11 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4349510
25 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4664808
17 November 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5025414
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.