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HARBOR SEAL
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named HARBOR SEAL
HARBOR SEAL is a 2002 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 62 inspections since 2002, most recently in April 2026, along with 58 deficiencies and 17 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2025.
Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 April 2026.
- Built
- 2002
- Last inspected
- 13 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 58 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 17 investigations · 2002–2025
Identity
1128945
WDA9187
572504
Flag
UNITED STATES
366862410
Maury page id
psix-572504
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded18
Years with a record
21 calendar years (2002–2026)
The 62 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)39.0 ft × 8.5 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 13 / net 11
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCOOL AMPHIBIOUS MFG IND · SOUTH LIMA, NY, UNITED STATES · built 2002
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSAN DIEGO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 6 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it13 - Simplified, Gross Ton
11 - Simplified, Net Ton
11 - 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
WDA9187MMSI 366862410 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 19 July 2022, expires 20 July 2032
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.
Inspection history · 62
13 April 2026
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8334287
17 March 2026
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8345072
15 October 2025
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8254005
15 October 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8255980
24 September 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8242079
18 September 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8236787
20 August 2025
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8214172
19 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8214135
12 July 2025
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8185581
12 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8185990
25 June 2025
Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8166537
13 June 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8158758
17 April 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7893872
14 December 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7839434
13 December 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7841844
28 November 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7830876
22 November 2023
Simplified Stability Test · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7830843
28 February 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7643384
22 March 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7416428
5 October 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7327317
6 May 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7189965
22 March 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7157963
19 November 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7098408
15 September 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6813035
21 May 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6689448
19 May 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6690041
2 April 2018
In-Service Inspection · Simplified Stability Test · Plan Review "T" Boat · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6383265
10 February 2016
Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5812697
9 August 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5213312
8 August 2015
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5214141
25 February 2011
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3952615
8 March 2010
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3685618
8 March 2010
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3693630
5 March 2009
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3420691
25 April 2008
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3188888
14 July 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2997625
14 July 2007
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3147528
4 May 2007
Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2920092
7 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2772335
2 September 2006
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2768863
5 June 2006
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2651598
14 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2638559
9 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2633392
6 June 2005
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2357197
17 February 2005
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2303395
16 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2305176
23 November 2004
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2247146
5 October 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2214301
8 September 2004
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2190749
4 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2196373
18 June 2004
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2102831
17 June 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2140907
2 June 2004
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2071578
2 March 2004
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2016437
4 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1897031
14 April 2003
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1780457
28 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1697505
28 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1721701
8 September 2002
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1672681
25 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1658917
16 July 2002
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1647252
17 June 2002
Hull Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1632109
Deficiency record · 58
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 March 2026
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to wiring should not be made without OCMI approval unless it is a replacement in kind. Replacement of wiring harness with OEM parts required.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 October 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel experienced a reduction in propulsion. Have technician diagnose problem and send report to local OCMI. Vessel must undergo sea trial in the presence of a USCG Marine Inspector before no sail of the carriage of passengers is cleared. 46 CFR 182.200 (a)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 20 August 2025
Resolved
Vessel experienced a steering failure while underway with passengers. Make repairs to steering system and prove proper operation.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 July 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel lost propulsion 3 times during their trip. Have technician diagnose problem and send report to local OCMI. Vessel must undergo sea trial in the presence of a Marine Inspector before no sail of the carriage of passengers is cleared.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 June 2025
Resolved
Vessel is overdue for its Dry Dock Exam and Internal Structural Exam. Complete both exams to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspectors prior to carrying passengers.
Cite: 46 CFR 176.600
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
The owner/managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required fire servicing to the marine inspector. Fire servicing report for fixed-pre engineered fire fighting system not available for inspection. Must provide report to USCG Marine Inspectors.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 17 April 2024
Resolved
Vessel log with required drills not available for inspection. Must provide log book with all required drills to the USCG Marine Inspector for review.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 14 December 2023
Resolved
Prove proper operation of failed steering system.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 7 December 2023
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Vessel over due for annual inspection. Vessel no sailed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 19 November 2020
Resolved
To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, vessel must complete its annual inspection within the specified periods and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed.
Vessel missed 2019 and 2020 annual inspections.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 September 2019
Resolved
Admission filter cleaner supply hose for emissions system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 2 April 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire damper.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Ram
Issued 8 August 2015
Resolved
Vessel experienced a loss of steering due to a metal fatigue at the electro hydraulic steering ram mounting bracket, where the barrel end mounting bolt/pin inserts thru the yoke of the barrel and the bracket holes. Photos attached.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 25 February 2011
Resolved
Replace water light line for life ring aft.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 25 February 2011
Resolved
Remove Fireboy terminal box from engine room and install as per manufacturers instructions.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 8 March 2010
Resolved
Repair exhaust leak.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 8 March 2010
Resolved
Properly insulate exhaust piping
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 8 March 2010
Resolved
Remove dead end wiring as discussed with marine inspector.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation Ventilation
Issued 8 March 2010
Resolved
Provide battery box covers
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 8 March 2010
Resolved
Remove water light from lanyard on aft lifebuoy.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 25 April 2008
Resolved
Provide current FCC Safety Radio Telephony Certificate.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Power Unit
Issued 14 February 2008
Resolved
Propulsion (and steering) to outdrive unit failed; cause undetermined att. Determine cause of failure and repair.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 4 May 2007
Resolved
A total of six (6) distress flares are required for L, B, & S; only three (3) on board. Three (3) additional flares need to be purchased.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Actuator
Issued 2 September 2006
Resolved
Prove proper operation of steering system prior to taking passengers for hire.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 5 June 2006
Resolved
Ensure that updates (local NTM) are noted on the navigational chart & in the navigational pubs (i.e., Coast Pilot [name withheld]).
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking
Issued 5 June 2006
Resolved
Inventory PFDs and re-stencil those where the vsl's name is faded out.
Personnel › Training › First Aid/CPR
Issued 5 June 2006
Resolved
Ensure that ALL crewmembers on (ALL) SEAL amphibious vehicles have current 1st Aid/CPR training. Currently, only the vsl captain's have 1st Aid/CPR training; 50% of the deckhands are req'd to have 1st Aid/CPR training, in addition to the masters.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 6 June 2005
Resolved
90% of the PFDs have whistles. Either purchase whistles for the other 10% or remove all whistles.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 6 June 2005
Resolved
The high water alarm failed on the alarm panel. Upon investigation by the engineer it was discovered that the cause was a faulty switch & bulb. 'No-sail item.'
Communications › Visual Communication › Red Warning Signal
Issued 6 June 2005
Resolved
The red letter labeling for the aft fire damper was missing letters and was not clearly understandable.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 6 June 2005
Resolved
Watertight door seal was showing signs of wear which could lead to a problem down the road with the door forming a proper seal.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 6 June 2005
Resolved
Retroflective tape on aft lifering buoy needs to be replaced.
Engineering › Reduction Gearing/Clutches › Gear
Issued 17 February 2005
Resolved
Affect repair/replacement of damaged transmission, provide report of repairs completed, and prove proper operation of transmission. Transmission would not engage forward gear while underway.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Circuit Breaker
Issued 8 September 2004
Resolved
Install steering gear in accordance with 46CFR182.610 and 46CFR58.25-55.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Linkage
Issued 18 June 2004
Resolved
Steering linkage failed.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 28 October 2002
Resolved
Provide repair proposal prior to completing any repairs to aft starboard quarter. Repairs to be completed/tested to the satisfaction of attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive)
Issued 8 September 2002
Resolved
U-joint separated on drive shaft.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear)
Issued 16 July 2002
Resolved
Replace/Repair universal joint in drive assembly. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bearing
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide original certificate of documentation. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Post original COI, stability letter, and master's license.
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide pollution placard, garbage placard, and lifejacket donning instruction placard.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Proivde 51 Adult and 6 Child Size PFD's.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide proof that crew is enrolled in a random drug testing program IAW 46 CFR 16.
Navigation
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide nav pubs and charts for operating area.
Navigation
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide marine compass with light IAW 46 CFR 184.402.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide visual distress signals in a brightly colored watertight container IAW 46 CFR 180.68 &185.614
Communications
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide emergency broadcast procedures.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide first aid kit IAW 46 CFR 184.710.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide mooring lines.
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide radio station license and radio safety certificate.
Documentation › Markings/Placards
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide vessel name and hailing port on stern.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide 3 fire buckets IAW 46 CFR 181.600.
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide two portable lights IAW 46 CFR 183.450.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide 1 B-I and 2 B-II sized portable fire extinguishers IAW 46 CFR 182.520.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide hand bilge pump IAW 46 CFR 182.520.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Demonstrate adequate means of obtaining timely weather reports and provide names of person's designated to decide whether voyages are delayed or cancelled due to 3 foot wave height requirements.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Provide ring life buoy with vessel name, retroreflective tape,60 feet of line, float line and line, IAW 46 CFR 180.70,
Casualty record · 17
28 October 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1697505
17 June 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2140907
16 February 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2305176
9 April 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2633392
14 April 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2638559
7 September 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2772335
14 July 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2997625
3 August 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3022810
20 May 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3743817
2 June 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4638128
4 April 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5097685
19 May 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6690041
13 December 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7841844
12 July 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8185990
19 August 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8214135
24 September 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8242079
15 October 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8255980
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.