SEATTLE, Wash. (Sept. 5) -- Larry Thompson, a marine safety inspector from Coast Guard Marine Safety Office Puget Sound here assists a crewmember of the ferryboat Spokane. The Spokane is a commuter ferryboat that transits between Seattle and Bainbridge Island, Wash., and is able to carry up to 218 cars and 2,500 passengers. The Coast Guard performs routine ferryboat inspections to ensure crew and passengers safety. USCG photo by PA2 Jacquelyn Zettles