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BEAR ISLAND II

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named BEAR ISLAND II

BEAR ISLAND II is a 2008 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2008, most recently in March 2026, along with 28 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2011.

Records from 2008 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 March 2026.

Built: 2008
Last inspected: 20 March 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 23
Deficiencies: 28 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2011

Identity

1214323

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WDE8552

969632

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367406880

Maury page id

psix-969632

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations19

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 16 calendar years (2008–2026)

The 23 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)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 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

WDE8552MMSI 367406880 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 March 2019, expires 30 April 2029

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 · 23

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

11 May 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4857562

25 March 2014 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4805574

9 August 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4112064

6 December 2010 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3905320

11 March 2010 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3694880

19 March 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3436294

2 March 2009 DAPI Audit · Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3453720

20 May 2008 Construction Oversight · Deadweight Survey · Hull Examination · Plan Review "T" Boat

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3315901

Deficiency record · 28

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.

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

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material

Issued 11 March 2010 Resolved

10 Lifejackets found retroflective tape peeling away. Remove old and replace with new retroflective tape or sow on tape. Passengers carried is reduced from 49 to 39 until corrected.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 March 2010
Resolved 11 June 2010

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage

Issued 11 March 2010 Resolved

Stowage of Lifejackets are inadequate. Stowage for lifejackets need ventilation holes for air transfer in the area. Due to excessive.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 March 2010
Resolved 11 June 2010

Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications

Issued 11 March 2010 Resolved

Missing Navigation charts for Ferry transiting. Have all Charts for the area of transit on board the vessel while in operations.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 March 2010
Resolved 11 June 2010

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, 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.