 The Navy reacquired her through the Maritime Commission on 9 August 1943 at which time she was placed in service at Norfolk, Va. On 26 August, she was renamed "Adario" and designated YNT-25.She spent the remainder of World War II operating at Norfolk under the control of the Commandant, 5th Naval District.During her term of service, "Adario" probably performed more tug duties than net tender chores for, on 4 August 1945, she was redesignated a medium tug, YTM-743.