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GEORGE W BANTA

Towing Vessel · Built 1950s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named GEORGE W BANTA

GEORGE W BANTA is a 1954 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 39 inspections since 1995, most recently in March 2025, along with 4 deficiencies and 21 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2025.

Records from 1995 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 27 March 2025.

Built
1954
Last inspected
27 March 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
39
Deficiencies
4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
21 investigations · 2003–2025
Inspected with
25 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
266928
IMO number
5129095 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
WDD2343
MISLE id
69896
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367114050
Maury page id
psix-69896

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations4
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded31
Years with a record 17 calendar years (1995–2025)
The 39 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Towing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)94.8 ft × 30.0 ft × 8.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 267 / net 119
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderAVONDALE MARINE WAYS INC · AVONDALE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1954
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portBATON ROUGE, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 4 June 2026 · expires 31 May 2027
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it267 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
119 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

Radio station licence

WDD2343MMSI 367114050 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 June 2026, expires 12 May 2036
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspected as a tow unit · 25

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

ACL 9276B Freight Barge · MISLE 381455 · 26 March 2025 · activity 8141038CH 9535 Freight Barge · MISLE 420784 · 26 March 2025 · activity 8141038AEP 7310 Freight Barge · MISLE 1082071 · 26 March 2025 · activity 8141038HBM 4281 Freight Barge · MISLE 1812806 · 26 March 2025 · activity 8141038CHEM 1017 Tank Barge · MISLE 348793 · 12 March 2025 · activity 8095162CCL 402 Tank Barge · MISLE 943742 · 4 February 2016 · activity 5811622CCL 409 Tank Barge · MISLE 1225384 · 4 February 2016 · activity 5811622MISS NELDA Towing Vessel · MISLE 146399 · 30 May 2015 · activity 5143688MISS NATALIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 184741 · 30 May 2015 · activity 5143688MARGIT B Towing Vessel · MISLE 135324 · 9 January 2015 · activity 5053719ELCO JOE Towing Vessel · MISLE 511265 · 9 January 2015 · activity 5053719SAFETY FIRST Towing Vessel · MISLE 865246 · 9 January 2015 · activity 5053719BLUE WING Towing Vessel · MISLE 1132175 · 9 January 2015 · activity 5053719IN126445 Freight Barge · MISLE 1163691 · 9 January 2015 · activity 5053719CBC 375 Tank Barge · MISLE 1217428 · 22 April 2014 · activity 4841404CBC 1351 Tank Barge · MISLE 1111639 · 6 November 2013 · activity 4749696CBC 224 Tank Barge · MISLE 490038 · 10 October 2011 · activity 4198315CBC 69 Tank Barge · MISLE 686363 · 10 October 2011 · activity 4198315CBC 45 Tank Barge · MISLE 729632 · 10 October 2011 · activity 4198315CAPT ERVIN BOURG Towing Vessel · MISLE 197941 · 29 May 2011 · activity 4031716WAR ADMIRAL Towing Vessel · MISLE 125007 · 3 April 2011 · activity 3979266SCF RELIANT Towing Vessel · MISLE 68664 · 12 March 2011 · activity 3963607MISS MADELINE Towing Vessel · MISLE 145991 · 12 March 2011 · activity 3963607CCL 401 Tank Barge · MISLE 943740 · 5 November 2010 · activity 3885805KIRBY 21003T Tank Barge · MISLE 51467 · 2 January 1995 · activity 63543

Inspection history · 39

27 March 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8100938
26 March 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8141038
12 March 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8092860
12 March 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8095162
27 February 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7402735
1 February 2022 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7388835
2 December 2019 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6865252
2 December 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6905834
2 December 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6912265
12 December 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6597010
7 November 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6577840
6 December 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6053729
15 July 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6012661
4 February 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5811622
30 May 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5143688
9 January 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5053719
22 April 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4841404
6 November 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4749696
26 April 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4579398
19 November 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4192727
10 October 2011 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4169733
10 October 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4198315
29 May 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4031716
3 April 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3979266
12 March 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3963607
4 March 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3958409
4 March 2011 DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3958812
5 November 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3885805
5 April 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3698656
16 March 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3437802
14 January 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3506360
15 November 2008 Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3363681
24 October 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3372523
5 February 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3142722
29 December 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3128598
20 September 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2783193
25 January 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1736347
18 May 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 212209
2 January 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 63543

Deficiency record · 4

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 March 2025 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel experienced coolant leak on the port main engine, effecting ability to operate/maneuver. Provide a TPO report for deficiency clearance.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 March 2025
Resolution: Repair photos received.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 12 March 2025 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. MI requires TPO report attesting to the cause and repair of SSDG's and MDE's.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 12 March 2025
Resolved 12 March 2025
Resolution: Recieved TPO report attesting that all fuel systems and machine alarm system worked properly, a crewmember silenced the alarm audible and the fuel pump was running, but no fuel because the wrong valveswere closed. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 December 2019 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel reported loss of power from both SSDGs resulting in a Marine Casualty at 13.6MM, ICW, LA. Determine cause and repair to satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector. 46CFR143.205(b)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 2 December 2019
Resolution: In-service exam conducted on 02Dec19. Company technician found cause to be lack of fuel in day tank and pilot silencing low and low-low level alarms. Operational tests observed by MI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 2 December 2019 Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing in case of fire, each doorway ventilation and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Vessel doe snot maintain port and starboard ventilation closures. 46CFR144.605 16ac
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 December 2019
Resolved 6 December 2019
Resolution: Ventilation closures purchased and placed onboard.

Casualty record · 21

25 January 2003Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 1736347
29 December 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3128598
24 October 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3372523
14 January 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3506360
16 March 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3437802
5 November 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3885805
12 March 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3963607
3 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3979266
29 May 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4031716
10 October 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4198315
19 November 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4192727
26 April 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4579398
6 November 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4749696
22 April 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4841404
9 January 2015Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 5053719
30 May 2015Major Marine Casualty · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 5143688
4 February 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5811622
15 July 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6012661
2 December 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6912265
12 March 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8095162
26 March 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8141038
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.