CHAMPION

  • General
    • Vessel Name : CHAMPION 0
    • Operator : DUROCHER MARINE, A DIVISION OF KOKOSING CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 431 0
    • Vessel Type : 36 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 1400 0
  • Location
    • City : CHEBOYGAN 0
    • STATE : MI 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 85 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 63.7 257
    • Regular Breadth : 23 257
    • Overall Length : 63.7 257
    • Overall Breadt : 23 257
    • Load draft : 9.5 257
    • Light Draft : 9.5 257
    • Height : 30 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1974 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 556293 0

DUROCHER MARINE, A DIVISION OF KOKOSING CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

  • Area of Operation : GREAT LAKES AND CONNECTING WATERWAYS 0
  • Principal Commodity : TOWING AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION 0

GENERAL

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

JOE VAN

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

NANCY ANNE

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

RAY DUROCHER

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

TIMMY V

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

VALERIE B

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

BIG

  • Type : 48 0
  • Construction : A 0

D

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

KOKOSING 1

  • Type : 99 0
  • Construction : A 0

KOKOSING 2

  • Type : 99 0
  • Construction : A 0

KOKOSING III

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

KOKOSING IV

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

M

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

MM

  • Type : 99 0
  • Construction : A 0

SAM II

  • Type : 99 0
  • Construction : A 0

News

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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.

Yemen's Houthis to Continue Attacks on Isreal-Linked Shipping in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthis to Continue Attacks on Isreal-Linked Shipping in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthis will not "dial down" their action against Israeli shipping in the Red Sea in response to U.S. military pressure or appeals from the group's allies such as Iran, the Yemeni militant group's foreign minister said.Jamal Amer spoke to Reuters late on Monday after the U.S.

WASHINGTON WATCH: A Maritime Reflection on the First 30 Days

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Trump Hopes to Ship Alaskan Gas to Asia

Trump Hopes to Ship Alaskan Gas to Asia

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The Future of Long-Idle Drillships: Cold-Stacked or Dead-Stacked?

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Tech, Digitalization Reshape Traditional Maritime Jobs

Tech, Digitalization Reshape Traditional Maritime Jobs

The maritime industry is a cornerstone of the global economy, facilitating over 90% of world trade and generating billions in economic activity. In the United States, waterfront employment represents a critical sector, supporting nearly 21.8 million jobs and contributing approximately $2.89 trillion to the national GDP.

NOC Launches Innovation Hub to Power Ocean Tech and Blue Economy

NOC Launches Innovation Hub to Power Ocean Tech and Blue Economy

The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has unveiled a new Innovation Hub in Southampton, designed to accelerate advances in ocean technology and support sustainable growth across the blue economy. Backed by a £200,000 investment, the facility will serve as a catalyst for innovation in marine autonomous systems (MAS), the blue economy and beyond—bringing together researchers

Source Galileo, Portland Port to Progress Offshore Wind in English Channel

Source Galileo, Portland Port to Progress Offshore Wind in English Channel

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Baldwin Applauds Shipbuilding Report, Calls on Trump to Act

Baldwin Applauds Shipbuilding Report, Calls on Trump to Act

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is applauding the newly released report from the United States Trade Representative outlining how China has used unfair trade practices to undercut American shipbuilding, hurting American workers, businesses, and national security.Senator Baldwin called on the administration to fight China’s unfair trade practices

Maritime Vessel Decarbonization and the Human Element

Maritime Vessel Decarbonization and the Human Element

The maritime industry is at a pivotal moment in its decarbonisation journey. Over the past decade, the sector has transitioned from focusing solely on air pollutants like sulphur oxides to adopting comprehensive strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This evolution presents both significant challenges and transformative opportunities for stakeholders across the globe.

Karin Orsel wins IMO Gender Equality Award

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Maritime entrepreneur is a long-time advocate for diversity and inclusion in the shipping industry. Ms. Karin Orsel, co-founder and CEO of the MF Shipping Group based in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has been selected to receive the 2025 IMO Gender Equality Award. The Award is bestowed on individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of

Delft Students Cross North Sea on Self-Built Hydrogen Boat

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