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CAPT. ALEX
Pictured as: the Coastal Trader (Intracoastal Marine) Photo by: William L. Baxter

Built in 2008, by Portier Shipyard Incorporated of Chauvin, Louisiana (hull #160) as the Capt. Alex for Linbar Marine Incorporated of Chauvin, Louisiana.

In 2012, she was acquired by St. James Services Incorporated of Convent, Louisiana. Where she was renamed as the St. James.

In 2015, the tug was acquired by Intracoastal Marine Incorporated of Chesapeake, Virginia. Where the tug was renamed as the Coastal Trader.

In 2021, the company was acquired by Dale Martin of Lafayette, Louisiana. Intercoastal Marine Incorporated became part of the Intra Marine Group of Lafayette, Louisiana. And is operated as a division of the Intra Marine Group.

Powered by two, Cummins KTA-19 diesel engines. With TECO reduction gears, at ratio of 6:1. She is twin screw towboat, rated at 1,200 horsepower.


  • Vessel Name: CAPT. ALEX
  • USCG Doc. No.: 1208724
  • Vessel Service: TOWING VESSEL
  • Trade Indicator: Coastwise Unrestricted, Recreational
  • Call Sign: WDE4329
  • Hull Material: STEEL
  • Hull Number: 160
  • Ship Builder: PORTIER SHIPYARD INC
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Length: 72
  • Hailing Port: CHESAPEAKE, VA.
  • Hull Depth: 7.3
  • Hull Breadth: 28
  • Gross Tonnage: 98
  • Net Tonnage: 78
  • Previous Vessel Names:
    CAPT ALEX, MISS TARA, ST JAMES
  • Previous Vessel Owners:
    CAPT ALEX LLC, ST. JAMES SERVICES LLC, COASTAL TRADER LLC