CHICAGO ELITE

  • General
    • Vessel Name : CHICAGO ELITE 0
    • Operator : 2699163 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 359 0
    • Vessel Type : 16 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
  • Location
    • City : CHICAGO 0
    • STATE : IL 0
  • Capacity
  • Size
    • Register length : 115.2 257
    • Regular Breadth : 27 257
    • Overall Length : 115.2 257
    • Overall Breadt : 27 257
    • Load draft : 7.6 257
    • Light Draft : 6 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1988 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 931599 0

ATLANTICA

  • Type : 11 0
  • Construction : A 0

CAPITAL ELITE

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

CELESTIAL

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

FREEDOM ELITE

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

INNER HARBOR SPIRIT

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

LADY WINDRIDGE

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

MANHATTAN ELITE

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

NATIONAL ELITE

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

SEAPORT ELITE II

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

SPIRIT OF BALTIMORE

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

SPIRIT OF BOSTON

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

SPIRIT OF CHICAGO

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

SPIRIT OF MOUNT VERNON

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

SPIRIT OF NEW JERSEY

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

SPIRIT OF NEW YORK

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

SPIRIT OF NORFOLK

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

SPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

WINDRIDGE K

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

News

CMA CGM Group Announces $20 Billion Investment in U.S.

CMA CGM Group Announces $20 Billion Investment in U.S.

CMA CGM Group has announced a $20 billion investment to contribute to U.S. maritime economy and support the transformation of America’s domestic supply chain over the next four years.The announcement builds on CMA CGM Group’s 35-year presence in the U.S. Today, the Group operates in 40 states and employs 15,000 Americans. As a leading partner in U.S.

Baltic States Switch from Russian to European Power Grid

Baltic States Switch from Russian to European Power Grid

The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania completed a switch from Russia's electricity grid to the EU's system on Sunday, severing Soviet-era ties amid heightened security after the suspected sabotage of several subsea cables and pipelines.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed the move, years in the planning, as marking a new era of freedom for the region

An (Electric) Jolt for the Passenger Vessel Industry

An (Electric) Jolt for the Passenger Vessel Industry

The domestic passenger vessel answers the call for cleaner and more efficient platforms. It is truly an electric time to be a part of this niche industry.In the shadow of a rapidly changing political landscape, the domestic passenger ferry sector is nevertheless seeing an increasing number of newbuild vessel orders.

Crowley Appoints Jen Leonard as Chief People Officer

Crowley Appoints Jen Leonard as Chief People Officer

Crowley announced that Jen Leonard has been appointed chief people officer, effective January 1, 2026, leading its enterprise-wide activities to sustain an elite culture and high performance at the maritime, logistics and energy solutions company.As vice president of Crowley’s Talent and Culture group since 2023

Ukrainian Man Arrested in Connection to 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks

Ukrainian Man Arrested in Connection to 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Attacks

A Ukrainian man was arrested at a holiday bungalow in Italy on suspicion of coordinating attacks on three Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, officials said on Thursday, a breakthrough in an episode that sharpened tensions between Russia and the West.Described by both Moscow and the West as an act of sabotage, the explosions largely severed Russian gas supplies to Europe

USDA Projects Record Corn Harvest

USDA Projects Record Corn Harvest

U.S. corn futures plunged to contract lows on Tuesday after the Department of Agriculture projected a record-shattering corn harvest this year as farmers planted more acres than expected and the crop faced few weather challenges this summer.Soybeans reversed earlier losses after the USDA, in a monthly crop supply and demand report, forecast a smaller-than-expected U.S.

New Technique Can Protect Images from AI

New Technique Can Protect Images from AI

A new technique developed by Australian researchers could stop unauthorised artificial intelligence (AI) systems learning from photos, artwork and other image-based content.Developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, in partnership with the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC) and the University of Chicago

ESL Enters U.S. Market with Direct Vessel Service from SE Asia to Seattle

ESL Enters U.S. Market with Direct Vessel Service from SE Asia to Seattle

Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) enters the US market with the launch of the Sun Chief Express (SCX).The Sun Chief Express (SCX) will directly connect Seattle, WA with Ho Chi Minh, and Shekou, while also providing wider coverage of Southeast Asia via these ports. ESL will leverage its intermodal solutions within the US market

Are Workboats Really Going Green?

Are Workboats Really Going Green?

Tugboat and towboat owners across the nation eye fuel efficiency and emission reduction technologies and techniques in advance of increasingly stringent regulations.he first half of 2025 has seen a great deal of attention on emissions from vessels, with an eye towards their continued reductions in the coming years.

Russian Strike on Grain Vessel in Odesa Port Kills Four

Russian Strike on Grain Vessel in Odesa Port Kills Four

A Russian missile attack on Tuesday damaged a grain vessel in the Black Sea port of Odesa, killing four people, Ukrainian authorities said.A ballistic missile struck the MJ Pinar bulk carrier that was loading wheat for Algeria, killing four Syrian nationals and injuring one other Syrian and a Ukrainian, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said on Telegram.

USCG Safety Alert: Recalled Defective Heat Detectors

USCG Safety Alert: Recalled Defective Heat Detectors

The Coast Guard recently investigated an engine room fire on board an inspected towing vessel which led to the discovery of issues with the  maintenance and installation of fire detection systems on board multiple towing vessels. During the investigation, several towing vessels were discovered to have defective heat detectors installed in their engine rooms.

Live! ... from the PVA Maritrends 2025 Convention

Live! ... from the PVA Maritrends 2025 Convention

The Passenger Vessel Association's annual Maritrends Convention is underway in Savannah, GA against a backdrop of melting snow (really!) and an impressive gathering of industry elite. The event never disappoints, and this year's version has something for everyone. It has been five years since I was fortunate enough to attend the Passenger Vessel Association's annual signature event known as