SAM B is a 2007 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 32 inspections since 2001, most recently in March 2026, along with 8 deficiencies and 7 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2019.
Records from 2001 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 26 March 2026.
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 Towing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
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
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DocumentationValid · issued 4 September 2025 · expires 30 September 2026
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it151 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 282 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton 73 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton 84 - Convention (Subpart B), 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, 1980 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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The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same
inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or
unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear
here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
Vessels described in Table 136.250 of this section that operate on the Great Lakes or outside the Boundary Lines, as set forth in 46 CFR part 7, are subject to load line requirements in subchapter E of this chapter. The official International load line Certificate (ILLC) has not been issued, obtain ILLC prior to operating outside the boundary line of Resurrection Bay as defined in 46 CFR 7.155.
46 CFR 136.250
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 April 2024
Resolution: RINA issued short term LL cert
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 9 April 2024Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges that alerts individuals in those spaces. This may be accomplished by an installed detection system, or by using individual battery-operated detectors meeting UL 217. The mate's stateroom and crew stateroom did not have a installed detection system or individual smoke detectors, install smoke detectors in staterooms to satisfaction of marine inspector.
46 CFR 142.330(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2024
Resolved 22 April 2024
Resolution: FireX UL rated smoke detectors were installed in both staterooms.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 9 April 2024Resolved
In each crew berthing areas and washing areas information on the procedures and resources to report crimes, including sexual assault and sexual harassment, must be adequately posted. These procedures and resources must include at a minimum the following information:
1. Company policies regarding sexual assault, sexual harassment, and drug and alcohol usage.
2. Telephone numbers, websites and email addresses for reporting allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment to the Coast Guard.
3. Company procedures to report violations of company policy and how to access resources.
4. Resources provided by outside organizations such as sexual assault hotlines and counseling.
Provide a copy of informational bulletins addressing policies and procedures and post in crew staterooms satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
46 U.S.C. § 11101
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 May 2024
Resolved 22 April 2024
Resolution: Sexual assault and sexual harassment signage posted in crew staterooms.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 9 April 2024Resolved
The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under
section 3301 shall ensure such vessel is equipped with a
vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to an established list of crew, by position, allowed to access and use the master key. This list must be maintained onboard the vessel. Additionally, a log book must be maintained with records of access and use of the mater key and shall include the following information at a minimum; date and time of access, room or location accessed, and name and rank of crew member using the master key.
Provide a plan for a master key control system and record keeping procedures on board the vessel to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 USC 3106
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 May 2024
Resolved 22 April 2024
Resolution: A master key log has been established with list of authorized users.
All non-recreational vessels equipped with ballast tanks operating in the waters of the United States must maintain a ballast water management (BWM) plan that has been developed specifically for the vessel and that will allow those responsible for the plan's implementation to understand and follow the vessel's BWM strategy and comply with the requirements of Subpart D of 33 CFR 151. Vessel does not have a BWM plan that meets all the requirements of 33 CFR 151.2050(g)(1) through (7).
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2021
Resolved 19 May 2021
Resolution: Received email of vessels ballast water management plan.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2021Resolved
A towing vessel of at least 26 feet, but less than 79 feet, in length must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys located on opposite sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. Several lifebuoys have significantly deteriorated plugs, affecting the lifebuoys' buoyancy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2021
Resolved 19 May 2021
Resolution: Received photo of 2 new properly marked life bouys.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 April 2021Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions. Semi-portable fire extinguisher not welded or permanently attached to bulkhead or deck.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 May 2021
Resolved 19 May 2021
Resolution: Recieved photo of semi-portable mounted using a metal bracket.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 13 August 2019Resolved
Conduct satisfactory sea trials.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 August 2019
Resolution: Received email from master stating that sea trials were sat.
19 May 2011Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4032045
22 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4663224
6 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 4731984
2 June 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5896613
26 July 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6795655
30 September 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 6825936
23 October 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6903555
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
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