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RAIN DANCER
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Other hulls named RAIN DANCER
RAIN DANCER is a 2000 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 2000, most recently in June 2026, along with 55 deficiencies — 3 with no resolution recorded — and 3 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2017.
Records from 2000 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 June 2026.
- Built
- 2000
- Last inspected
- 17 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 55 recorded · 3 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2002–2017
Identity
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
…past their stated due date2
Years with a record
23 calendar years (2000–2026)
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)36.0 ft × 12.5 ft × 3.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 11 / net 9
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderWILLAMETTE JETBOAT EXC · GRANTS PASS, OR, UNITED STATES · built 2000
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionJet Drive
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portPORTLAND, OR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 30 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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, Net Ton
11 - Simplified, Gross Ton
11 - Simplified, Gross 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
No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of
6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.
Inspection history · 42
17 June 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8407151
11 June 2025
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8153098
12 April 2024
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7896167
8 November 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7822144
31 May 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7466307
2 June 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7208826
3 June 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6965282
7 November 2019
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6854836
25 April 2019
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6669750
13 December 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6597440
11 May 2018
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6412365
20 February 2018
Plan Review "T" Boat · In-Service Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6357946
31 January 2018
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6347431
11 August 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6237797
10 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6450414
11 May 2017
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6143713
19 August 2016
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5977256
18 May 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5879809
10 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4996793
14 May 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4305819
28 January 2010
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3641788
31 July 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3309766
29 July 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3282986
17 April 2007
Damage Survey · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2901869
16 January 2007
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2813069
25 September 2006
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2786529
25 September 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2846297
7 September 2006
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2772292
12 May 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2650070
28 April 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2632310
25 August 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2474657
24 May 2005
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2367278
28 April 2005
COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2306022
20 May 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2073322
5 April 2004
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2031064
16 May 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1794906
17 April 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1771025
17 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1655929
22 March 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1494033
4 April 2001
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1061565
13 June 2000
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 819433
31 March 2000
Hull Examination · Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1393383
Deficiency record · 55
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 June 2026
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 180.70(d) - A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. The waterlight is inoperable. Vessel is restricted to daylight operations until light is repaired and verified by the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 June 2026
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 185.604(b) - Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. The name on the ring buoy was no longer legible. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 June 2026
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 181.500(d) - The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher permitted by paragraph (a) of this section must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck. The portable fire extinguisher installed at the operating station did not have a bracket. Install bracket to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 11 June 2025
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck.
The remote fuel shutoff valve reach rod was cracked in half and inoperable. Replace reach rod and ensure shutoff valve functions properly. 46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 June 2025
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel.(b) In addition, a number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided. Vessel was missing 05 adult and 02 child lifejackets. Vessel is restricted to 44 total persons until proper number of adult and children lifejackets iaw COI are placed on board vessel.
46 CFR 180.71(a)(b)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 11 June 2025
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces.
Bilge alarm in machinery compartment is not operational. Demonstrate proper operation to attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.530(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 April 2024
Resolved
Lifejackets not on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 April 2024
Resolved
Water light for Ring buoy not on board
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 12 April 2024
Resolved
Bilge alarms were being replaced and not installed at time of inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 November 2023
Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. You must contact the cognizant OCMI to schedule an inspection at a time and place which he or she approves. No written application is required. Failed to contact OCMI for annual inspection. Submit Form CG-3752 to local OCMI for inspection. COI on-board is no longer valid and vessel is restricted from operating as a passenger vessel under 46 CFR subchapter T.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Conduct satisfactory drills while underway.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Install bilge high-level alarms at operating station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of flammable vapor detection system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Wire all three propulsion engines so they shut down upon activation of the pre-engineered fire extinguishing system.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Exhaust piping on middle engine is leaking water into the engine compartment.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 25 April 2019
Resolved
Repair three (03) cracked welds on various brackets/supports in passenger seating area.
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Ventilation
Issued 11 May 2018
Resolved
KK01: Ensure exhaust blower switch is interlocked with starting switch and the ignition switch.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking
Issued 11 May 2018
Resolved
Needs 5 additional adult lifejackets and 2 child lifejackets labeled with vessel name.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 11 May 2018
Resolved
Ensure operation of visual high level alarm. Visual alarm at operating station inop.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 11 May 2018
Resolved
Label fuel shut-off valve.
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 11 May 2018
Resolved
Need horn or sound signaling device. Fixed horn inop.
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Ventilation
Issued 11 May 2018
Resolved
Need red-warning sign indicating blowers must run prior to engine ignition.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Engine RPM Gauge/Indicator
Issued 11 May 2018
Resolved
Need 03 RPM indicators.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Linkage
Issued 11 August 2017
Resolved
AB01 - provide proof of proper operation and repairs of steering gear to the satisfaction of the attending coast guard marine inspector
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 11 May 2017
Resolved
Provide and keep onboard all pages of Certificate of Inspection. 46CFR176.302
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 11 May 2017
Resolved
Replace 02 chaffed flexible fuel hoses in kind to the Satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46CFR182.720
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 11 May 2017
Resolved
Provide proper markings for the stowage and quantity of child and adult size life jackets. 46CFR185.604(c)
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Cylinder
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THE VESSEL'S PORT MAIN ENGINE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Emergency shutdown
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THE VESSEL'S FIREBOY MAIN ENGINE SHUTDOWNS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
INSTALL A CONDUCTOR JOINING THE METAL SECTIONS OF THE FUEL TANK FILL PIPE SEPARATED BY FLEXIBLE HOSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type V) › Marking
Issued 13 April 2007
Resolved
Stencil 03 child life jackets so all 7 child life jackets have the vsls name marked as required. Vsl restricted to carrying 04 children until this is cleared.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 13 April 2007
Resolved
Provide 03 orange smoke producing flares prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Valve
Issued 13 April 2007
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the proulsion system while in the water before carrying passengers fopr hire.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 13 April 2007
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers for hire prove the proper operation of all bilge alarms and bilge pumps.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 25 September 2006
Resolved
Complete permanent repairs to bottom plate fracture in way of jet pump intake. This item is to be completed prior to carriage of passengers.
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Gasoline Fuel Tank Ventilation
Issued 28 April 2006
Resolved
Renew fuel vent screen to ensure proper seating with no gaps with 30x30 mesh. Prior to carrying passengers.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 24 May 2005
Resolved
Provide written statement with facts/info regarding the incident that occurred the night of 23May05.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 24 May 2005
Resolved
Prove proper operation of center engine prior to sailing with passengers to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 24 May 2005
Resolved
Renew both exhaust hoses on center engine prior to sailing with passengers to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space
Issued 24 May 2005
Resolved
Renew stbd winshield.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 28 April 2005
Resolved
Have vessel get underway for fire and man overboard drills. 46 CFR 185.520
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 28 April 2005
Resolved
Provide a float light meeting 46 CFR 161.010 for the ring buoy. 46 CFR 180.70(d).
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 28 April 2005
Resolved
Provide one 10 g.p.m. potable hand bilge pump. 46 CFR 182.520(a). Vessel may not carry passengers until corrected.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bracket
Issued 28 April 2005
Resolved
Make permanent repair to transom (IWO portside lower jet guard bracket at upper wrapper) and inside engine compartment reattaching portside outer bottom long. to the transom.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 5 April 2004
Resolved
Provide original Certificate of Inspection, to be placed on board the vessel. This certificate must be on board prior to the carriage of passengers. 46 CFR 176.100 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Certificate of Inspection
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 5 April 2004
Resolved
Provide an emergency instruction list. The emergency instructions should be applicable to the vessel's route and operation. 46 CFR 185.510 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: emergency instructions
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 5 April 2004
Resolved
Provide original Certificate of Documentation, to be placed on board the vessel. 46 CFR 67.7 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 5 April 2004
Resolved
Provide the original stability letter document, to be placed on board the vessel. 46 CFR 176.306
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 17 April 2003
Resolved
Replace the bilge overboard hoses with an approved type. Must be completed prior to carriage of passengers. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hose
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 17 April 2003
Resolved
Provide a valid Certificate of Documentation. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 17 April 2003
Resolved
Provide valid FCC operator and station license. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FCC Licenses
Engineering
Issued 22 March 2002
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the vessel's steering and main propusion system to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type IV)
Issued 22 March 2002
Resolved
Install retro-reflective material on or provide a ring buoy with retro-reflective material. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Retroreflective Material
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type IV)
Issued 22 March 2002
Resolved
Provide a corrosion resistant "Quick disconnect clip" for the floating water light line attached to the ring-buoy. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lights
Lifesaving
Issued 22 March 2002
Resolved
Mark the portable water-tight container used to stow the vessel's flares with the words "Distress Signals". LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Distress signal container markings
Casualty record · 3
17 July 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 1655929
10 May 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4996793
10 August 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6450414
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.