 The ship underwent repairs in San Pedro, California, from 11 July to 12 August and sailed for Okinawa on 17 August, two days after the Japanese surrender.After a month in Buckner Bay, Okinawa, "Scoter" sailed on 20 October for Sasebo, Japan, arriving two days later.In company with 14 minesweepers and other craft, "Scoter" departed Sasebo for a sweeping operation in the East China Sea on 26 October.