LITTLE BEAR

School Ship · Built 1950s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW)

Built: 1952
Last inspected: 24 September 2025
Documentation: No record in the NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 15
Deficiencies: 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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 School Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 24 September 2025

Recorded inspections15

…physical examinations14

…administrative events1

Deficiencies 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)

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 not do.

Identity

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WDF2892

41100

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-41100

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
0 - Dead Weight, Ton
97 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

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Behind this panel: 15 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 21 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; operational controls, none recorded without a removal date; no tow-unit appearances recorded; no other recorded names; no NVDC documentation record for this Official Number. Every line is a record the Coast Guard wrote; the counts above are the same counts as in the summary, and they are free.

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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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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Inspection history · 15

24 September 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8250670

3 June 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8151407

25 June 2024 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7939102

26 June 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7721685

10 August 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7534107

12 May 2022 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7449473

24 June 2021 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7235205

31 July 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7020027

21 June 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6746216

18 June 2019 Commercial Dive Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6714192

18 September 2018 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6545705

25 July 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6490764

2 August 2017 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6226315

16 May 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Construction Oversight · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6170589

16 June 2016 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5966565

Deficiency record · 21

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 3 June 2025 Resolved

Each ring life buoy on a vessel must: Be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150. MI observed forward lifering to not be in servicable condition. Replace to MI satisfaction.46 CFR 180.70(b)(1)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: Operator sent photos of new ring buoy installed onboard. Photos uploaded to documents.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 25 June 2024 Resolved

If your vessel's Certificate of Inspection is renewed less often than annually, the marine inspector must check the settings of the safety or relief valves on all pressure vessels, except cargo tanks, twice every 5 years. No more than 3 years may elapse between any check and its immediate predecessor. UPV pressure relief valve was unable to be tested. 46 CFR 61.10-5(i)(2)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 July 2024
Resolved 6 August 2024
Resolution: MIs witnessed SAT PRV test

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 26 June 2023 Resolved

Controls and valves for operation of fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be: (i) Located outside the space protected by the system. Engine room fixed fire fighting system pull cable must be made operable prior to movement.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 20 July 2023
Resolution: Verified replacement and installation of new cable.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 10 August 2022 Resolved

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock. Vessel shall reduce wire count on bettery terminal to no more than 4 connections and remove dead end wire. 46 CFR 183.200(b)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 August 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel removed dead end wires and extra wires originating from battery terminal.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 10 August 2022 Resolved

Portable fire extingushers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. Fire extinguisher in forward accommodation space was improperly mounted. 46 CFR 181.520

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 August 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel properly mounted the fire extinguisher in fwd accommodationg space.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 18 June 2019 Resolved

Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Vessel's life float requires service to address deep tears in the apparatus. Vessel is restricted from carriage of passengers.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 July 2019
Resolution: Vessel rep sent MI picture of repaired life float.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 18 June 2019 Resolved

At all inspections special attention shall be paid to ensure that no fire hazards exist and that guards or protective devices are provided in all hazardous places. Vessel does not have a means to close supply vents to engine room in the event of a fire. Vessel is restricted from carriage of passengers.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 June 2019
Resolved 20 June 2019
Resolution: Vessel's operator was able to find ventilation covers, will stencil and secure in the vicinity to avoid future confusion.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 18 June 2019 Resolved

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. Vessel is missing a cap or plug at the end of a heating line on the port side of the engine room, behind Frame 30.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 June 2019
Resolved 20 June 2019
Resolution: Vessel removed the paper towel and installed a cap on the line.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 18 June 2019 Resolved

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. Deck plates in forward compartment require securing.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2019
Resolved 2 July 2019
Resolution: Vessel Representative sent pictures of secured deck plates to MI.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion

Issued 18 June 2019 Resolved

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall conduct the following tests and inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances: Check the condition of the superstructure, flying bridge, masts, stacks, fishing platforms and similar arrangements constructed on the hull. Vessel's battery compartment has areas of corrosion exposing it to the exterior weather deck.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 July 2019
Resolved 27 June 2019
Resolution: Vessel Representative sent office a repair proposal. Repair proposal was approved and MI attended vessel and witnessed fit-up, backgouge, and final weldment.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 18 June 2019 Resolved

Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Vessel is using wing nuts to secure battery connections. 46 CFR 183.05-20 OLD 'T'

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 June 2019
Resolved 20 June 2019
Resolution: Wingnuts were replaced with permanent connections.

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Ship's occupational safety and health policies and programmes

Issued 18 June 2019 Resolved

The employer shall provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all crew members. Company Drug and Alcohol policy and hot-line number for crew member assistance are not displayed on the vessel.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 June 2019
Resolved 20 June 2019
Resolution: Vessel posted hotline numbers and provided inspector with Cal Maritime Drug and Alcohol policy.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 26 July 2018 Resolved

Bilge pipe piercing the collision bulkhead must be fitted with a screw down valve located on the forward side of the collision bulkhead and operable from the weather deck, or, if it is readily accessible under service conditions, a screw down valve without a reach rod may be fitted to the bilge line on the after side of the collision bulkhead. Location of the valve on the bilge suction manifold is too far aft; not a sufficient substitute for a remote operated valve on the weather deck. Install new reach rods to comply with regulation. 46 CFR 182.25-5 (d)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
Resolution: Installed required reach rod on the forward side of the collision bulkhead.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Bus Bar Connection

Issued 2 August 2017 Resolved

Bus bar with live connections was in an exposed area and not encased, presenting an unsafe condition.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 September 2017
Resolved 7 August 2017

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 2 August 2017 Resolved

First aid kit did not contain aspirin

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 August 2017
Resolved 2 August 2017

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter

Issued 2 August 2017 Resolved

Painter line was incorrectly attached to the lifefloat

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 August 2017
Resolved 2 August 2017

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 2 August 2017 Resolved

Vessel was equipped with unapproved lights used for navigation

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 August 2017
Resolved 7 August 2017

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping

Issued 2 August 2017 Resolved

Vessel did not have necessary documentation for DAPI audit.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 September 2017
Resolved 17 August 2017
Resolution: Ingrid from CA Maritime H.R. provided necessary documentation for DAPI Audit.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 8 June 2017 Resolved

V and re-weld identified washed out welds at the wind and water line, clad weld two deep pits as marked to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector. 46CFR176.600

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 26 June 2017
Resolution: Conducted final visual inspection of weld and vacuum box tested the new weld and two clad welded pits.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 23 May 2017 Resolved

Submit repair plan to crop and renew areas indicated as excessive pit area as per gauging report on the port and starboard wind and water line, aft of amidships and conduct approved repairs prior to departure from the dry dock. 46CFR176.600

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 June 2017
Resolved 8 June 2017
Resolution: New CG-835 Issued to vessel.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening

Issued 16 June 2016 Resolved

Emergency escapte hatch in the engine room was not watertight, hatch cover was not sealing properly. 46CFR171.124(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 August 2016
Resolved 18 August 2016
Resolution: Satisfactory repairs made.

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