BENJAMIN RIDGWAY

  • General
    • Vessel Name : BENJAMIN RIDGWAY
    • Operator : HUFFMAN CONTRACTING
    • Ships Type (ICST) : Tugboat
    • Vessel Type : Tugboat
    • Construction : Steel
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 750
  • Location
    • City : CLEVELAND
    • STATE : OH
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 27
  • Size
    • Register length : 51 Feet
    • Regular Breadth : 18 Feet
    • Overall Length : 53 Feet
    • Overall Breadt : 18.5 Feet
    • Load draft : 7.5 Feet
    • Light Draft : 5.5 Feet
    • Height : 17 Feet
  • Other
    • Year : 1969
    • EQUIP1 : NONE
    • Coast Guard Number : 521533

HUFFMAN CONTRACTING

MISS CATHERINE

  • Type : Pushboat
  • Construction : Aluminum

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Video: Houthis Seize Car Carrier in the Red Sea

Video: Houthis Seize Car Carrier in the Red Sea

Israel said on Sunday that Yemen's Houthis had seized a British-owned and Japanese-operated cargo ship in the southern Red Sea, describing the incident as an "Iranian act of terrorism" with consequences for international maritime security.The Houthis said they had seized a ship in that area but described it as Israeli.

Europe's Offshore Wind Power Goal Hits New Snag: Security

Europe's Offshore Wind Power Goal Hits New Snag: Security

As Europe turns to renewable sources to diversify energy supplies away from Russian oil and gas, a peaceful marine scene conceals a billion-dollar security headache.Rising above the Baltic Sea less than 10 km (6 miles) off the coast of Denmark, 161 wind turbines spin slowly. They supply around 4% of the country's power, sent to shore through two cable connections.

Offshore Wind: Newly Formed Consortium Orders Two CSOVs from VARD

Offshore Wind: Newly Formed Consortium Orders Two CSOVs from VARD

The Windward Offshore consortium said Monday it had ordered two state-of-the-art Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) from VARD to "establish a sturdy basis for its maritime asset services focusing on bolstering the burgeoning offshore wind industry."Winward Offshore is a consortium currently under establishment and is led by SeaRenergy Group in collaboration with Blue Star Group

Israel Highlights Fragility of New Trade Corridors

Israel Highlights Fragility of New Trade Corridors

A new and deadly chapter of the decades-old Israel-Palestinian conflict is a reality check for an ambitious trade route. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), championed by Washington last month on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi and dubbed a Western rival to China’s Belt and Road, had much to prove anyway.

Strategically Located, Guam's Defense Posture is Growing

Strategically Located, Guam's Defense Posture is Growing

With the rise of China and her global ambitions, the military importance of Guam in the Indo-Pacific theater has become apparent.  The force levels on the island had drawn down from a peak of about 26,000 at the height of the Vietnam War to a tenth of that—just 2,500 people in the early 2000s.  Today, that's changing. Guam's defense posture is growing.

Iran Denies Involvement in Alleged Attack on Israeli Oil Tanker

Iran denies Israel's accusation that Tehran targeted an Israeli tanker on Feb. 10, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said on Monday.The captain of the Liberian-flagged Campo Square said on Saturday it had been lightly damaged by an airborne object on Feb. 10 while sailing through the Arabian Sea. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that Iran was responsible.

US Coast Guard Cutter Commanding Officer Relieved Following Fatal Collision

US Coast Guard Cutter Commanding Officer Relieved Following Fatal Collision

The commanding officer of a U.S. Coast Guard cutter has been relieved of duties following a fatal collision with a fishing vessel in August 2022.Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Williamsz, former commanding officer of the USCGC Winslow Griesser (WPC 1116), was relieved of duties due to a loss of confidence in his ability to effectively command the cutter, the U.S. Coast Guard said. Rear Adm. Brendan C.

US Coast Guard Awards Golden Ray Responders

US Coast Guard Awards Golden Ray Responders

The US Coast Guard presented public service awards to maritime partners for their actions during the Golden Ray capsizing and subsequent response during a ceremony at the Southeast Georgia Conference Center.The public service awards recognized each individual’s commendable actions that resulted in the preservation of life and mitigation of environmental hazards and economic impacts during the

New FSRU Arrives in France as Greenpeace Blocks Port

New FSRU Arrives in France as Greenpeace Blocks Port

A new LNG floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) arrived in western France on Monday morning, a TotalEnergies' spokesperson said, as activist group Greenpeace tried to prevent it from entering port.Demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Europe has grown in the wake of the war in Ukraine

NOAA and American Pilots’ Association Partner to Enhance Navigation Safety

NOAA and American Pilots’ Association Partner to Enhance Navigation Safety

On July 17, 2023, senior leaders of the American Pilots’ Association (APA)  and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Coast Survey signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that calls for the two parties to cooperate and share information so that APA and NOAA can better carry out their respective roles and responsibilities related to safe

Marlink Teams Up with NORMA Cyber to Boost Cybersecurity for Maritime Customers

Marlink Teams Up with NORMA Cyber to Boost Cybersecurity for Maritime Customers

Satellite communications solutions firm Marlink has signed a strategic agreement with NORMA Cyber to strengthen the cybersecurity intelligence and resilience of its maritime customer base.The Norwegian Maritime Cyber Resilience Centre (NORMA Cyber) is a joint venture between risk insurance provider Den Norske Krigsforsikring for Skib (DNK) and the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association.

French Strike Disrupts Rhine River Traffic

French Strike Disrupts Rhine River Traffic

Rhine river traffic came to a standstill in some places on Wednesday due to strikes against French government plans to raise the pension age, with sections of the river in France, Germany and Switzerland affected, a CGT union representative and Germany's Waterways and Shipping Administration (WSA) said.Around 1.