BUS BROWN

  • General
    • Vessel Name : BUS BROWN 0
    • Operator : AMHERST MADISON 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 432 0
    • Vessel Type : 35 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 600 0
  • Location
    • City : CHARLESTON 0
    • STATE : WV 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 49 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 52 257
    • Regular Breadth : 21 257
    • Overall Length : 52 257
    • Overall Breadt : 21 257
    • Load draft : 6.2 257
    • Light Draft : 4.2 257
    • Height : 28.5 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1967 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 512006 0

AMHERST MADISON

  • Area of Operation : KANAWHA RIVER--ALLOY AND HAREWOOD, WV TO OHIO RIVER--PITTSBURGH, PA TO CAIRO, IL; TENNESSEE RIVER MILE 250; MORGANTOWN, WV TO PITTSBURGH, PA; MON RIVER MILE 101 0
  • Principal Commodity : TOWING, SAND AND GRAVEL, COAL 0

MCS

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

AI

  • Type : 74 0
  • Construction : A 0

ALABAMA

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

ALAN P. HALL

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

ANDY MULLINS

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

CAPT. ED HARRIS

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

CHARLESTON

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

DR. EDWIN H. WELCH

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

DREMA G. WOODS

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

EARL FRANKLIN

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

ELINOR D

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

FLORENCE T

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

FRED WAY

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

GEORGE W. JONES III

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

IRON DUKE

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

J. S. LEWIS

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

LADY LOIS

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

LAWSON W. HAMILTON

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

LUCEDALE

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

MAJOR

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

MARY ELLEN JONES

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

MILTON

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

MISS ANNE

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

NELL

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

O NELSON JONES

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

RELIANT

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

SHIRLEY

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

TENNESSEE

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

TOM COOK

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

WEST VIRGINIA

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

WILLIAM E. BARR

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

ABC

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

AMI

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

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Svitzer Steadily Builds a Maritime Behemoth

Operating one of the world’s largest marine fleets of any kind, it is Svitzer’s local footprint that speaks volumes for its diverse and far-flung workforce and assets. Strengthened by a multi-national team, providing value in more than three dozen countries, Svitzer stands out every day.

Canadian Shipbuilder Davie Names Maxie Lafleur President

Canadian Shipbuilder Davie Names Maxie Lafleur President

Canadian shipbuilder Davie announced it has appointed Maxie Lafleur as president, bringing in a business executive from outside the shipbuilding sector to help drive growth.A Montréal native, Lafleur brings a wealth of experience in digital transformation, growth strategies, change management, mergers and acquisitions, and business development, both in Canada and abroad.

Norway's Myklebust Verft to Build World's Largest Hydrogen Ferries

Norway's Myklebust Verft to Build World's Largest Hydrogen Ferries

Norwegian shipyard Myklebust Verft has been selected to build a pair of innovative hydrogen-powered passenger ferries ordered by Norwegian transport company Torghatten Nord.The design, produced by The Norwegian Ship Design Company for operations in the challenging waters of the Vestfjordstrekninga fjord in the Arctic Circle

FMD’s American Fan wins U.S. Navy Contract

FMD’s American Fan wins U.S. Navy Contract

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VIDEO: Rock Steady Vessel, the Artemis EF-12 Escape

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On the second full day of this year’s Passenger Vessel Association’s 2025 Maritrends conference, the weather probably couldn’t have been much nicer; especially when it involved a tour and test ride on the new Artemis Technologies EF-12 Escape.The high-end water taxi, in the process of being introduced to US markets, was everything its creators promised, and perhaps just a little more.

Flying Electric Ferry Coming to Lake Tahoe

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Skiers in Tahoe will soon reach the slopes faster, as Candela and FlyTahoe announce the introduction of the first U.S.-based Candela P-12, a groundbreaking foiling electric ferry, on Lake Tahoe.• The world's first electric, hydrofoiling ferry will reduce travel times for Tahoe locals and visitors, providing a much-needed north-south connection across the lake, while also helping to cut emissions.

As Greeks Strike, Ships Stop Moving

As Greeks Strike, Ships Stop Moving

Ships docked at Greek ports, and railway and bus services were disrupted on Wednesday as transport workers, hospital doctors, school teachers and construction workers joined a nationwide strike to protest squeezed living standards and demand higher pay.Many Greeks saw their wages and pensions slashed in return for bailouts worth 280 billion euros ($297 billion) during a 2009-2018 debt crisis

Sofia Offshore Wind Farm Construction Well Underway

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Van Oord has installed over a quarter of the foundations which will support Sofia offshore wind farm’s 100 wind turbines in the North Sea since the start of operations in May.The Dutch contractor Van Oord is using the Port of Tyne’s Clean Energy Park as a storage and marshalling base, benefitting from direct access to its deep-water quay and connection to the North Sea.

NES to Equip OMV’s New Field Support Vessel for Neptun Deep Project

NES to Equip OMV’s New Field Support Vessel for Neptun Deep Project

Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) has secured a contract to develop and deliver the complete energy design, an integrated automation system and its future-oriented bridge system for a Field Support Vessel, being built by Green Yard Kleven for Romania’s OMV Petrom.NES will supply frequency converters and electric motors for the propulsion system, battery system

America Must Renew its Commitment to Maritime

America Must Renew its Commitment to Maritime

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GSI Aims to Build World’s Largest Ammonia Carrier

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Eye on Design: Hybrid Blood, Sweat, and Tears

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