AMERICAN CONTENDER (IMO 8842284)
AMERICAN CONTENDER is a Tug built in 1966 and flying the United States of America flag, placing it in its 60th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 145 and a deadweight tonnage of 0. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized towing and assistance operations. The vessel is not classed by an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the North America West Coast region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 April 2026.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 1966
- MMSI: 367151310
- Call sign: WBO8595
- Gross tonnage: 145
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2026
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/04/2026
- Registered owner: AMERICAN WORKBOATS INC (USA)
- Ship manager: AMERICAN MARINE CORP (USA)
- Last AIS position: 20°53.9′N · 156°28.3′W · Speed 5.7 kn · received 12 October 2026 at 17:02 UTC
- Destination: Kahului (US OGG)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is AMERICAN CONTENDER?
AMERICAN CONTENDER is a Tug. It was built in 1966 and is currently in its 60th year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of the vessel?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 145. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded as 0.
Where has the vessel been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast region. This is the primary geographic area listed in its recent movement data.
How many inspections has the vessel had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 April 2026. All-time records show 1 inspection since 2026 and no detentions.
What is the flag status of AMERICAN CONTENDER?
The vessel flies the United States of America flag. It is categorized in the white band for the Paris MoU and the grey band for the Tokyo MoU.
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