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Utility Navigation

OMAO administers the NOAA fleet of ships & aircraft and trains divers to safely facilitate Earth observation.

Inspection Reporting

Mandatory Online Reporting of ASBE, SBEX, and Trailer Evaluations

The Small Boat Program uses an online database to report ASBE, SBEX, and Trailer Evaluations. To report an inspection, log into to the Vessel Inventory Management System (VIM).

Access to the Vessel Inventory Management System is limited to NOAA employees and NOAA contractors. If you need login credentials, please contact LT Josh Fredrick at Email: sbp.xo@noaa.gov. Outside requests may also be sent to Email: sbp.xo@noaa.gov.

There is a NOAA Small Boat Instructions for Vessel Inventory Management Database available for download. 

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