Richard Mueller first created Peter's father in his paperback adaptation of the Ghostbusters movie.
Richard Mueller wrote this episode as a tribute to the US Coast Guard. Mueller, himself, is a Coast Guard veteran and was stationed aboard a cutter.
After trapping the Pier Ghosts, the Ghostbusters encounter the driver from "Sea Fright," whose truck was blown up.
The ending sets up "Cold Cash and Hot Water".
The voice actors were recorded on July 2 and July 3, 1986.