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GLACIER SEAL

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A)

GLACIER SEAL is a 1977 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2023, along with 38 deficiencies — 5 with no resolution recorded —.

Records from 2016 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 24 May 2023.

Built
1977
Last inspected
24 May 2023
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
17
Deficiencies
38 recorded · 5 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 3 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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 24 May 2023
Recorded inspections17
…physical examinations16
…administrative events1
Deficiencies 38 recorded · 5 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 8 calendar years (2016–2023)
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

US Official No.
583506
IMO number
—
Call sign
WCA5946
MISLE id
49233
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-49233

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)52.7 ft × 16.9 ft × 7.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 69 / net 48
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderYOUNGQUIST & SPARGUS/HCR · KIRKLAND, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1977
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portJUNEAU, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 27 May 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it69 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
48 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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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Inspection history · 17

24 May 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7696085
1 November 2022 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7585729
7 July 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7499827
3 August 2021 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7276161
25 May 2021 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7206963
9 September 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7054300
2 October 2019 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6826712
5 September 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6805023
29 March 2019 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6656032
25 September 2018 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6548437
5 September 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6533114
30 April 2018 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6410550
20 September 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6271695
29 August 2017 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6254982
10 June 2016 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5903317
3 May 2016 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5868391
25 April 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5862308

Deficiency record · 38

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 1 November 2022 No resolution recorded
The railing near the EPIRB was broken at the weld. Reweld to original condition prior to carriage of passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 1 November 2022 No resolution recorded
The guards for heating coils in two (02) staterooms were detached. Re-installl guards over the heating coils.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 1 November 2022 No resolution recorded
Vessel was not operational due to offseason. Vessel operator has not logged crew drills, EPIRB tests or lifesaving maintenance. Log all required items to be logged.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 November 2022 No resolution recorded
Vessel's stern light and starboard running light did not operate as required. Repair navigation lights to original condition prior to operating at night or reduced visibility.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 1 November 2022 No resolution recorded
The maximum passengers on top deck sign was incorrectly marked with the number of passengers as per the stability letter. Correctly mark the maximum number of passengers allowed on the top deck as per the stability letter prior to carriage of passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 August 2021 Resolved
The life ring bouy's floating light battery was expired. Renew floating light battery to original condition.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 13 August 2021
Resolution: Battery renewed.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 3 August 2021 Resolved
Provide proof of EPIRB registration.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 13 August 2021
Resolution: EPIRB registered.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 3 August 2021 Resolved
Certificate of Documentation was not onboard for inspection. Provide original Certificate of Documentation onboard vessel.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 August 2021
Resolved 13 August 2021
Resolution: COD onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 August 2021 Resolved
The life ring bouy floating line was made of a material that did not float. Provide lifeline on bouy that is buoyant, at least 60 ft in length, non-kinking, at least 5/16" diameter, and dark in color if synthetic or of a type that is certified to be resistant to deterioration from u/v light.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 August 2021
Resolved 13 August 2021
Resolution: Line installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 August 2021 Resolved
Provide record of lifesaving and firefighting maintenance.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 13 August 2021
Resolution: Records onboard.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 3 August 2021 Resolved
Crew only area on the port side catwalk was missing the chain to keep passengers from entering restricted area. Renew/replace chain divider.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 August 2021
Resolved 13 August 2021
Resolution: Chains installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 May 2021 Resolved
Flexible Hose on tern tube seal requires two corrosion resistant hose clamps. Clamps on both the port and starboard stern tube seal, packing glands are heavily corroded to the point of potential failure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2021
Resolved 3 August 2021
Resolution: Clamps were renewed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Record of drills and steering gear tests
Issued 9 September 2020 Resolved
Vessel crew must successfully complete crew proficiency drills (fire, man overboard, abandon ship) in the presence of a attending marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 April 2021
Resolved 3 August 2021
Resolution: Drills satisfactorily completed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 9 September 2020 Resolved
First aid kit contains expired medications and missing items. Renew first aid kit to original condition.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2020
Resolved 3 August 2021
Resolution: new first aid kit installed onboard.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 9 September 2020 Resolved
Emergency lights did not operate with power outage. Ensure emergency lights operate as required.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 1 April 2021
Resolved 3 August 2021
Resolution: Emergency lighting was operable and tested sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 9 September 2020 Resolved
The three red (nighttime) distress signals were expired. Provide 3 red distress signals.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 1 April 2021
Resolved 3 August 2021
Resolution: New distress signals installed onboard.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 9 September 2020 Resolved
EPIRB battery was expired. Renew battery prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 April 2021
Resolved 3 August 2021
Resolution: Epirb battery was renewed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 September 2020 Resolved
Markings on both life rings were illegible. Renew markings on ring buoys.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2020
Resolved 3 August 2021
Resolution: Life ring markings remarked.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 9 September 2020 Resolved
Stern light was extinguished. Renew stern light.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 1 April 2021
Resolved 3 August 2021
Resolution: All nav lights operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 September 2020 Resolved
Port fuel shutoff rod was attached to gate vlave with a plastic wire tie. Replace plastic wire tie with metallic one.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2020
Resolved 3 August 2021
Resolution: Metal wire was installed on valve.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
Vessel did not have a vlaid COD onboard. Renew COD and provide proof to attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 September 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
Provide new or updated charts.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 September 2020
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
Vessel's radio station license and radio telephony certificate were expired. Renew and provide proof to attending marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 September 2020
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
Epirb registration was expired. Renew and provide proof to attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2020
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
Provide proof of Marine Radio Operator permit for vessel master.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 September 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
Three orange smoke distress signals were expired. Provide three new orange smoke distress signals.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved
1) Prove proper operation of starboard running light.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel has repaired starboard running light
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved
Provide means to conduct alcohol testing of each crew members onboard.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel has bought new alcohol testing strips.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved
Prove annual servicing of engine room aft portable fire extinguisher.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel has had engine room aft portable fire extinguisher serviced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved
Provide up to date Coast Guard Light list.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel has a up to date Coast Guard Light List onbaord
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved
Provide and display/distribute the Employer’s policy on drug and alcohol use in the work place.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 25 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel has provide and display/distribute the Employer’s policy on drug and alcohol use in the work place
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved
Provide 3 fire buckets as per 46 CFR 181.610
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel has provide 3 fire buckets.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved
Reinstall smoke detector in the starboard fwd. berth.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel has installed new smoke detector
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved
Install guard on starboard fwd. upper bunk light.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 25 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel has reinstalled light guard.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 29 August 2017 Resolved
emergency lighting was not working
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 September 2017
Resolution: Vessel fixed all all emergency lighting
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 29 August 2017 Resolved
Multiply lighting fixtures were missing covers
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 September 2017
Resolved 20 September 2017
Resolution: Vessel installed new covers on all lighting fixtures
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 29 August 2017 Resolved
Stern light was not working. Vessel to repair before night time operations
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 September 2017
Resolution: Vessel fixed stern light
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Release Mechanism
Issued 29 August 2017 Resolved
Hydraulic release was expired.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 September 2017
Resolution: Vessel has Install new EPRIB hydraulic release

Ownership record

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