BUCK JOHNSON

  • General
    • Vessel Name : BUCK JOHNSON
    • Operator : IMPERIAL TOWING, INC.
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 432
    • Vessel Type : Pushboat
    • Construction : Steel
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 1800
  • Location
    • City : PITTSBURGH
    • STATE : PA
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 182
  • Size
    • Register length : 81 Feet
    • Regular Breadth : 29 Feet
    • Overall Length : 81 Feet
    • Overall Breadt : 29 Feet
    • Load draft : 8 Feet
    • Light Draft : 7.6 Feet
    • Height : 36 Feet
  • Other
    • Year : 1981
    • EQUIP1 : NONE
    • Coast Guard Number : 629341

IMPERIAL TOWING, INC.

  • Area of Operation : OHIO, MONONGAHELA AND ALLEGHENY RIVERS
  • Principal Commodity : TOWING

AMBER BRITTANY

  • Type : Pushboat
  • Construction : Steel

MARY ROSE

  • Type : Pushboat
  • Construction : Steel

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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.

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Swedish Prosecutor Believes State Actor Behind Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts

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Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts Probe Continues, but Culprits Difficult to Determine

Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts Probe Continues, but Culprits Difficult to Determine

It will likely be difficult to determine who blew up the Nord Stream pipelines connecting Russia and Germany in the Baltic Sea last year, Sweden's prosecution authority, which is investigating the incident, said on Thursday. The Sept. 26 explosions at the pipelines connecting Russia and Germany occurred in the economic zones of Sweden and Denmark.

McVea Tapped to Lead the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency

McVea Tapped to Lead the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Virginia McVea has been named as the next chief executive officer of the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) effective April 3, 2023.Damien Oliver has been serving as the MCA's interim CEO since October 2022, following the retirement of the agency's former head Brian Johnson.U.K.

Two Offshore Drilling Firms Set to Merge

Two Offshore Drilling Firms Set to Merge

Offshore drilling firms Seadrill Limited and Aquadrill (ex-Seadrill Partners) on Thursday announced a definitive merger agreement under which Seadrill will acquire Aquadrill in an all-stock transaction. When the transaction is completed, Seadrill shareholders and Aquadrill unitholders will own 62% and 38% of the common shares in the new company, respectively.

Strategic Marine Teams Up with Caterpillar to Slash Emissions

Strategic Marine Teams Up with Caterpillar to Slash Emissions

Caterpillar Marine announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-headquartered shipbuilder Strategic Marine to support emissions-reduction goals for future vessel designs.“Our collaboration with Strategic Marine brings together immense expertise that allows Caterpillar Marine to innovate and support the ongoing energy transition.

Rowing Boat Owner Sentenced in the UK After Man Was Lost Overboard

Rowing Boat Owner Sentenced in the UK After Man Was Lost Overboard

The owner and skipper of a rowing vessel has received a 12-month prison sentence after a 21-year-old was lost overboard in the middle of the Atlantic.In February 2016, Michael Johnson was swept overboard by a large wave in the North Atlantic Ocean, between the Canary Islands and Barbados, during a world record row attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean in 32 days.

Svitzer Inks Deal with Caterpillar for Methanol Dual Fuel Newbuilds and Conversions

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FSG Lays Keel for SeaRoad's New RoRo Ship

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German shipbuilder Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) on Monday held a keel laying ceremony for a new new roll-on / roll-off (RoRo) vessel currently under construction Tasmanian shipping and logistics company SeaRoad. It was announced during the ceremony that the vessel will be named SeaRoad I.

India Bans Oil Tankers, Bulk Carriers Older than 25 Years

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India has withdrawn trading licenses for oil tankers and bulk carriers that are more than 25 years old, its shipping regulator said, as the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter looks to cut emissions and reduce the average age of its fleet. The order also bans acquisition of such vessels that are more than two decades old.