ARTHUR FOSS

  • General
    • Vessel Name : ARTHUR FOSS 0
    • Operator : FOSS MARITIME-PACIFIC SOUTHWEST 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 431 0
    • Vessel Type : 36 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 4000 0
  • Location
    • City : LONG BEACH 0
    • STATE : CA 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 203 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 99.4 257
    • Regular Breadth : 38 257
    • Overall Length : 107 257
    • Overall Breadt : 38 257
    • Load draft : 18.5 257
    • Light Draft : 3 257
    • Height : 56 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1982 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 650275 0

FOSS MARITIME-PACIFIC SOUTHWEST

  • Area of Operation : ALASKA TO WEST COAST, SOUTH AMERICA AND HAWAII 0
  • Principal Commodity : BUNKER FUEL, HARBOR AND OCEAN TOWING, SHIP REFUELING 0

PIPER INNESS

  • Type : 02 0
  • Construction : C 0

ALTA JUNE

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

BRYNN FOSS

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

CAMPBELL FOSS

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

CAROLYN DOROTHY

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

EDITH FOSS

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

HOWARD OLSEN

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

MAMO

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

MIKIALA

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

P. J. BRIX

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

PACIFIC KNIGHT

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

PACIFIC QUEEN

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

FOSS

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

KAKELA

  • Type : 48 0
  • Construction : A 0

MSRC

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

FDH

  • Type : 71 0
  • Construction : A 0

PT&S

  • Type : 70 0
  • Construction : A 0

SAN PEDRO

  • Type : 74 0
  • Construction : A 0

News

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.

Saltchuk Chairman Tabbutt Prioritizes Workforce Development

Saltchuk Chairman Tabbutt Prioritizes Workforce Development

With a diverse maritime and logistics operation supporting more than 8,000 careers on land and at sea, Saltchuk has a robust workforce development initiative across its brands. Mark Tabbutt, Chairman, Saltchuk, discusses a pair of specific recent investments in Puerto Rico, as well as workforce development as a corporate imperative.

Canadian Shipbuilders Look Locally to Win US Icebreaker Contracts

Canadian Shipbuilders Look Locally to Win US Icebreaker Contracts

The owner of Canadian firm Davie Shipbuilding said on Wednesday that the key to winning a contract to build icebreakers for the United States is to develop local shipbuilding capacity there.Davie said in June it was acquiring Texas shipyards in Galveston and Port Arthur, and on Wednesday Alex Vicefield, CEO of Davie's holding company British Inocea Group

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.

Flex LNG’s CEO Steps Down

Flex LNG’s CEO Steps Down

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping company Flex LNG has informed its chief executive officer (CEO) Øystein Kalleklev resigned from the role.Kalleklev joined Flex LNG in October 2017 and was appointed CEO the following year.Following Kelleklev’s resignation, the company’s board has appointed Marius Foss, chief commercial officer, as interim CEO.

Tidewater Appoints New Vice President of Marine Operations

Tidewater Appoints New Vice President of Marine Operations

Tidewater has appointed Chris Mack as the company's new Vice President of Marine Operations.Mack brings over two decades of industry experience to the Tidewater team.He earned his Bachelor's degree in Maritime Transportation from the California Maritime Academy and received his Master of Marine Transportation and Engineering Management from California State University Maritime Academy in 2023.

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

Karneus to Retire, McCall to take Sales Helm at Shaver

Karneus to Retire, McCall to take Sales Helm at Shaver

Shaver Transportation (Portland, Oregon) reports that Peter Karneus, Vice President of Sales for the ship assist division, is retiring effective January 2025, succeeded by Bo McCall.Karneus is retiring after twenty-seven years during which he has been instrumental in ship assist sales, including building a new sales team, growing customer relationships

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.

Schottel Propulsion for Four New Saltchuk Escort Tugs

Schottel Propulsion for Four New Saltchuk Escort Tugs

Schottel won an order to supply azimuthing thrusters for four new escort tugs for Seattle-based Saltchuk Marine, the beginning of the renewal of the Saltchuk fleet for operations on the US West Coast, Hawaii, and Alaska.To be built by Eastern Shipbuilding, the vessels are a RApport 2600 design by Canadian naval architect Robert Allan and will measure 25.6 x 12.8m with a 5.5-m draft.

Tug Crew Rescued After Losing Steering in Rough Seas Off Washington Coast

Tug Crew Rescued After Losing Steering in Rough Seas Off Washington Coast

Five people were rescued from a tug that lost steering in heavy seas off the coast of La Push, Wash., Friday afternoon.At 4:10 p.m., the 130-foot commercial tug Luther lost steering and was beset by weather while towing a concrete barge 10 miles off the coast of La Push and requested assistance from the U.S. Coast Guard. On scene weather conditions were 10- to 14-foot seas and winds of 45-knots.