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CAPT. J.W. BANTA JR.

Built in 2013, by Rodriguez Shipbuilding Incorporated of Bayou La Batre, Alabama (hull #301) as the Capt. J.W. Banta for Chem Charriers LLC. of Sunshine, Louisiana.

Powered by two, Mitsubishi S12R diesel engines, with Guascor reduction gears and kort nozzles. She is a twin screw towboat, rated at 2,520 horsepower.


  • Vessel Name: CAPT. J.W. BANTA JR.
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1249832
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted
  • Call Sign: WDH2110
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 301
  • Ship Builder: Rodriguez Shipbuilding Inc.
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Length: 78.7
  • Hailing Port: BATON ROUGE, LA.
  • Hull Depth: 10
  • Hull Breadth: 28
  • Gross Tonnage: 190
  • Net Tonnage: 129
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    CAPT. J.W. BANTA