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BEAR ISLAND II

BEAR ISLAND II is a 2008 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 25 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2011.

Records from 2011 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 March 2026.

Built
2008
Last inspected
20 March 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 20 March 2026
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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

WDE8552
969632
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-969632

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)40.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 3.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 7 / net 7
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCORINTHIAN CATAMARANS INC · TARPON SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2008
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portSWANSBORO, NC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 6 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it7 - Simplified, Gross Ton
7 - Simplified, 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, 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

20 March 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8325325
9 February 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8307885
4 February 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8071605
21 March 2024 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7877082
9 January 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7847663
8 March 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7647047
9 May 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7439801
23 March 2022 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7413404
14 April 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7157312
1 April 2020 Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6924447
28 March 2019 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6633090
22 March 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6370125
25 May 2017 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6155924
22 March 2017 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6100117
15 March 2016 Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5818179

Deficiency record · 25

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 March 2026 Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult. Child PFD container not properly marked. (02) Adult PFD locations not properly marked.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 April 2026
Resolved 28 April 2026
Resolution: PFD location placards updated, all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 20 March 2026 Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable batter lights. One of these lights must be located at the operation station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Only one portable light on board the vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2026
Resolved 28 April 2026
Resolution: Additional flashlight placed onbaord. All sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 February 2026 Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Your vessel was due for drydock by Jan 31st 2026. Your vessel must conduct a drydock inspection prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 February 2026
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 April 2021 Resolved
Port side bilge alarm was inoperative and hose was loose.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 April 2021
Resolved 14 April 2021
Resolution: Crew make proper repairs, attending inspector witnessed satisfactory operation and hose tighten with new clamps.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 14 April 2021 Resolved
The on/off battery switch had loose hardware (fasteners).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 April 2021
Resolved 14 April 2021
Resolution: Crew made proper repairs, M/I verified and tested satisfactory this date.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 14 April 2021 Resolved
The battery post had loose wire clamps.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 April 2021
Resolved 14 April 2021
Resolution: Crew made proper repairs, M/I verified and tested satisfactory this date
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 14 April 2021 Resolved
Provide drill log and proof of drills being conducted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 April 2021
Resolved 14 April 2021
Resolution: Crew conducted drill, M/I verified and witnessed satisfactory this date. Vessel filled out record of drills and have logbook onboard.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 14 April 2021 Resolved
Replace sewage (MSD) thru hull hose which was wasted. The thru hull is to remain closed until hose is replaced in-kind.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 April 2021
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Hose was replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 1 April 2020 Resolved
Hull/Bow area IVO bunk missing GEL COAT approx 3 ft by 6 inch where the vessel rubs trainer bunks.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 April 2020
Resolution: Vsl REP provided photos for objective evidence of repairs ivo bow damage.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 1 April 2020 Resolved
Vessel has 2" markings, requirement is 4 in markings. Remark vessel as per 46CFR67.123(D).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 April 2020
Resolution: Photos of new signs provided.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 4 April 2019 Resolved
Remove unapproved tie rod (jockey bar) from steering system and configure back to approved plans.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Removed unapproved tie rod (jockey bar) from steering system and configured back to approved plans.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 4 April 2019 Resolved
Replace steering hoses to meet SAE J1942 standard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Replaced steering hoses to meet SAE J1942 standard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 4 April 2019 Resolved
Replace plastic fuel bowls with metal bowls.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Replaced plastic fuel bowls with metal bowls.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 28 March 2019 Resolved
Provide valid COD
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Provided valid COD
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 28 March 2019 Resolved
Provide valid safety radio telephony cert
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Provided valid safety radio telephony cert
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 28 March 2019 Resolved
Provide updated tide tables & tidal current tables
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Provided updated tide tables & tidal current tables
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 March 2019 Resolved
Renew worn retroflective material IWO FWD & Aft ring buoys
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Renewed worn retroflective material IWO FWD & Aft ring buoys
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 March 2019 Resolved
Repair malfunctioning trim/tilt indicator IWO operating station.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Repaired malfunctioning trim/tilt indicator IWO operating station.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Wheelhouse -door -window
Issued 28 March 2019 Resolved
Patch holes IWO operating station console
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 April 2019
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Patched holes IWO operating station console
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 22 March 2017 Resolved
Missing bolt in rub rail stbd side by aft ladder.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2017
Resolved 12 April 2017
Resolution: Installed new bolt at rub rail.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 22 March 2017 Resolved
Water and antifreeze found in bilge. Operator said the anifreeze is to keep the bilge water from freezing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2017
Resolved 12 April 2017
Resolution: Bilges were cleaned out.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 22 March 2017 Resolved
Inspect & provide servicing cert for operating station fire ext.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2017
Resolved 12 April 2017
Resolution: proper inspection and tag was placed on ext.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 22 March 2017 Resolved
Provide consortium compliance cert.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2017
Resolved 12 April 2017
Resolution: Provided proper certs.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 15 March 2016 Resolved
Provide Lanyard on aft hatch cover.
Due 15 April 2016
Resolved 22 March 2016
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 15 March 2016 Resolved
provide updated charts and pubs for area of operation.
Due 15 April 2016
Resolved 22 March 2016

Casualty record · 1

9 August 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4112064
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.