ARTHUR

  • General
    • Vessel Name : ARTHUR 0
    • Operator : HOOKS, MIKE, INC. 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 432 0
    • Vessel Type : 35 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 400 0
  • Location
    • City : LAKE CHARLES 0
    • STATE : LA 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 15 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 35 257
    • Regular Breadth : 15 257
    • Overall Length : 35 257
    • Overall Breadt : 15 257
    • Load draft : 3 257
    • Light Draft : 3 257
    • Height : 13 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1996 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : NOT/DOC 0

HOOKS, MIKE, INC.

  • Area of Operation : INLAND WATERS, BAYS AND SOUNDS OF THE GULF STATES - TEXAS, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA AND FLORIDA 0
  • Principal Commodity : TOWING AND DREDGING 0

MISSOURI H

  • Type : 99 0
  • Construction : A 0

ANDY B

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

ARCHIE

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

ASHLEY M

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

CAPT. HAYES

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

CAPTAIN JOHN G

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

ELAINE

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

JOAN LAFITTE

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

KENTUCKY

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

KEVIN

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

LITTLE MIKE

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

LORRAINE G.

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

MICHAEL S

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

NICHOLAS

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

PEYTON

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

RYAN

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

TY

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

CRANE BARGE

  • Type : 47 0
  • Construction : A 0

E. STROUD

  • Type : 99 0
  • Construction : A 0

MH

  • Type : 47 0
  • Construction : A 0

MIKE HOOKS

  • Type : 99 0
  • Construction : A 0

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US Coast Guard Icebreaker Shipbuilding Plan Gets a $8.6B Boost

US Coast Guard Icebreaker Shipbuilding Plan Gets a $8.6B Boost

President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' earmarks more than $8.6 billion to increase the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker fleet in the Arctic, where Washington hopes to counter rising Russian and Chinese dominance.The funding includes $4.3 billion for up to three new heavy Coast Guard Polar Security Cutters, $3.

Davie Acquisition of Texas Shipyards Could Fast Track U.S. Icebreaker Ambitions

Davie Acquisition of Texas Shipyards Could Fast Track U.S. Icebreaker Ambitions

Davie, a leader in icebreaker and specialized vessel construction, announced plans to acquire shipbuilding assets in Galveston and Port Arthur from Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation — marking a major step toward revitalizing large-scale shipbuilding of icebreakers in the United States. The move underscores growing momentum behind domestic production of ice-capable vessels and aligns with U.

U.S. Boatbuilding Gains Steam

U.S. Boatbuilding Gains Steam

Shipbuilding in the United States has seen a heightened profile with increased attention from Congress and the Trump 2.0 Administration. The ongoing dialogue regarding reinvigorating the U.S. deep sea fleet has brought mainstream attention to vessel construction, which has been nearly absent in recent years.

Are Workboats Really Going Green?

Are Workboats Really Going Green?

Tugboat and towboat owners across the nation eye fuel efficiency and emission reduction technologies and techniques in advance of increasingly stringent regulations.he first half of 2025 has seen a great deal of attention on emissions from vessels, with an eye towards their continued reductions in the coming years.

JERA Agrees New US LNG Supply Deals

JERA Agrees New US LNG Supply Deals

JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, has agreed to new supply deals for U.S. liquefied natural gas from four projects to diversify its global portfolio away from its reliance on Australia, it said on Thursday.JERA plans to buy up to 5.5 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of U.S. LNG under 20-year contracts, with deliveries starting around 2030.

Moran Towing Christens New Tug Mary Jane Moran at Port Arthur

Moran Towing Christens New Tug Mary Jane Moran at Port Arthur

On April 5, 2025, Moran Towing celebrated the christening of the Mary Jane Moran with their crews, customers, port partners, and the family of the namesake in Port Arthur, TX. The event marked the arrival of a powerful new tug and honored a family who have been a part of our story for decades.

US LNG Export Permit Applications Back on Table under Trump’s Order

US LNG Export Permit Applications Back on Table under Trump’s Order

President Donald Trump issued an order on Monday for the U.S. to resume processing export permit applications for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, part of an effort to raise U.S. energy output and dismantle his predecessor's climate policies.The Republican's executive order, which was expected

US LNG Firms Expect Expansion Regulations to Ease Under New Administration

US LNG Firms Expect Expansion Regulations to Ease Under New Administration

U.S. liquefied natural gas developers awaiting permits for new export projects this week expressed confidence President-elect Donald Trump will ease the way for their multi-billion-dollar expansion plans.Their confidence is buoyed by Trump's promise to end an expanded Department of Energy review that has slowed new export permits.

Gulf LNG Tugs Orders Four New Vessels to Serve Port Arthur LNG Export Facility

Gulf LNG Tugs Orders Four New Vessels to Serve Port Arthur LNG Export Facility

Gulf LNG Tugs of Port Arthur on Thursday announced it has placed orders for four new escort tugs to serve the Port Arthur LNG export facility in Texas. Two will be constructed by Master Boat Builders in Coden, Ala., and two by Sterling Shipyard in Port Neches, Texas.  Gulf LNG Tugs—a joint venture comprised of Bay-Houston Towing

Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Receives Non-FTA Export Authorization

Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Receives Non-FTA Export Authorization

Sempra Infrastructure has been issued a permit from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for the Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 development project which will allow the export of up to approximately 13.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of U.S.-produced LNG to countries that do not have a free-trade agreement (FTA) with the U.S.

US LNG Exporters Continue New Projects Despite Trade War Uncertainty

US LNG Exporters Continue New Projects Despite Trade War Uncertainty

Woodside Energy's decision last month to proceed with its Louisiana LNG export facility was the first of over 90 million tonnes of new LNG shipping capacity U.S. companies plan to approve this year despite uncertainty about President Donald Trump's trade war, according to company statements and analysts.The U.S., already the world's largest exporter of the superchilled gas with 91.

Sempra Signs Contract with Bechtel to Build Port Arthur LNG Phase 2

Sempra Signs Contract with Bechtel to Build Port Arthur LNG Phase 2

U.S. energy company Sempra's Sempra Infrastructure unit said on Thursday it signed a fixed-price agreement with Bechtel Energy to build the second phase of the Port Arthur LNG export plant in Texas.Under the terms of agreement, Bechtel will handle detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, performance testing, and operator training for the project.