Hazardous Materials

Rules and Regulations

At Samson Tug and Barge, we stay current with the rules and regulations affecting the transportation of hazardous cargo. Samson Tug and Barge is prepared to move most types of hazardous materials allowable by the U.S. Coast Guard and local Fire Departments. We have an outstanding safety record, and are fully certified by the EPA to transport hazardous materials and hazardous waste. To date we have transported over 28 thousand tons of hazardous and non hazardous waste generated from Waste Disposal Programs and Environmental Cleanup Programs throughout Alaska.

Book in Advance

All shipments of hazardous materials must be booked in advance of shipping. Please contact a customer service representative to discuss shipping your hazardous cargo. For the shipment of waste (both hazardous/non hazardous waste) the manifests must be reviewed and approved prior to receipt by Samson Tug and Barge. They can be faxed to 206-767-5358 or emailed to Richard Seslar RICHARDSESLAR@SAMSONTUG.COM.