FRANK BANTA JR. (IMO 8332291)
FRANK BANTA JR. is a Tug built in 1952 and flying the United States of America flag, placing it in its 74th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 219 and has no recorded deadweight tonnage. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized tug operations. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. There are no recent geographic observations recorded in the current dataset. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 1952
- Call sign: WD9592
- Gross tonnage: 219
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Ship manager: CHEM CARRIERS LLC (USA)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is FRANK BANTA JR.?
FRANK BANTA JR. is a Tug. It was built in 1952 and is currently in its 74th year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of FRANK BANTA JR.?
The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 219. There is no deadweight tonnage recorded for this unit.
What is the flag status of FRANK BANTA JR.?
The vessel currently flies the United States of America flag. It is categorized in the white band for Paris MoU and the grey band for Tokyo MoU.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Does the vessel have a history of name changes?
The vessel has been registered under one former name. It has also operated under one previous flag state during its service history.
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