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USCG Documented Vessel

SAMSON MARINER

No. 527248Towing VesselValid
Data as of · Source: U.S. Coast Guard
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Vessel particulars

Official number
527248
IMO number
7042851
Call sign
WDP9203
Flag
Us
Service
Towing Vessel
Self-propelled
Yes
Propulsion
Diesel Reduction
Hull material
Steel
Year built
1970

Dimensions & tonnage

Length
90.7 ft
Breadth
28.5 ft
Depth
10.3 ft
Gross tonnage
158 GT
Net tonnage
107 NT

Documentation

A Certificate of Documentation (COD) is the U.S. Coast Guard’s federal record of a vessel’s nationality and ownership — a national alternative to state titling for eligible vessels. Learn how it differs from state registration in the registration vs documentation guide.

COD status
Valid
Issued
March 17, 2026
Expires
April 30, 2027
Endorsements
Coastwise UnrestrictedRegistry

Builder

Builder
Halter Marine Service INC
Shipyard
Halter Marine Service INC
Built at
Lockport, La, United States
Year built
1970

Hailing port

Hailing port
Sitka, Ak, United States
Managing owner (company)
Samson Tug & Barge Company INC
Managing owner location
Sitka, Ak

Planning to run this boat as a charter or take paying passengers? Carrying up to six for hire needs an OUPV “six-pack” captain’s license.

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