WLA-295

WLA-295 (IMO: 7635749) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Poland flag. It has an overall length of 85 feets and a beam of 23 feets.

Vessel Profile: WLA-295

Vessel Identification

• Hull Number: WLA-295
• MMSI: 261004780
• IMO Number: 7635749
• Call Sign: SPG2016
• Vessel Type: Buoy Tender, Coastal (WLA)
• Flag: United States
• Service: United States Coast Guard

Specifications

• Class: Keeper-class Coastal Buoy Tender
• Length: 175 feet (53.3 m)
• Beam: 36 feet (11 m)
• Draft: 8 feet (2.4 m)
• Displacement: 840 long tons
• Crew Capacity: 19 enlisted, 6 officers

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-electric
• Drive System: Z-drive azimuthing propulsion units
• Bow Thruster: Equipped

Shipyard

• Builder: Marinette Marine Corporation
• Location: Marinette, Wisconsin, USA
• Delivery: 1990s construction program

Owner/Operator

• Owner: United States Government
• Operator: United States Coast Guard
• Parent Command: USCG Aids to Navigation

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• Navigation Systems: GPS, Radar
• Communications: VHF-FM Marine Radio
• AIS: Equipped (Class A Transponder)

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Coastal United States waterways
• Operations: Coastal and inland waterway aids to navigation maintenance

Vessel Description

WLA-295 is a Keeper-class coastal buoy tender operated by the United States Coast Guard. The Keeper class was designed specifically for aids to navigation (ATON) duties along coastal waterways. These vessels are responsible for the placement, maintenance, and servicing of buoys, day beacons, and other navigational aids critical to safe maritime transit. The azimuthing Z-drive propulsion system provides exceptional maneuverability, allowing precise positioning during buoy-handling operations. The vessel is equipped with a crane and buoy deck to facilitate the lifting and deployment of navigational buoys of varying sizes. Keeper-class tenders represented a significant modernization of USCG coastal tender capabilities when introduced into service.