FREDERICK

  • General
    • Vessel Name : FREDERICK 0
    • Operator : BLANK RIVER SERVICES, INC. 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 329 0
    • Vessel Type : 13 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 50 0
  • Location
    • City : ELIZABETH 0
    • STATE : PA 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 28 0
    • Full Load Capacity : 8 232
    • Type of Cargo : # 0
    • Passenger Capacity : 30 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 64 257
    • Regular Breadth : 20 257
    • Overall Length : 101.5 257
    • Overall Breadt : 26 257
    • Load draft : 9 257
    • Light Draft : 1.6 257
    • Height : 10 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1948 0
    • EQUIP2 : DIAPHRAGM PUMPS 0
    • EQUIP1 : FIRE, BILGE & 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 256150 0

BLANK RIVER SERVICES, INC.

  • Area of Operation : PITTSBURGH POOL OF ALLEGHENY, MONONGAHELA AND OHIO RIVERS 0
  • Principal Commodity : MUD 0

FRANCIS J. BLANK

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

ROBERT G. BLANK

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

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U.S. Coast Guard Commissions Cutter Honoring 9/11 Hero

U.S. Coast Guard Commissions Cutter Honoring 9/11 Hero

The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in New York City on Friday.The Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, Vice Adm. Thomas Allan, presided over the ceremony. Members of the Danz family were also in attendance, including the cutter's sponsor, Angela Donohue

Largest Self-Propelled Hopper Dredger in US History Delivered

Largest Self-Propelled Hopper Dredger in US History Delivered

Seatrium delivered FREDERICK PAUP to Manson Construction Co. Built at Seatrium’s Brownsville Texas yard, the Jones Act-compliant vessel is the largest self-propelled hopper dredger in US history.Key highlights:Largest in the U.S. – 420’ length x 81’ beam, with a 15,000+ cubic yard hopper capacityPowerful and Agile – Self-propelled with 25,000 horsepower, triple azimuthing stern drives

Obituary: Iconic Maritime, Shipbuilding Leader Fred Harris Passes

Obituary: Iconic Maritime, Shipbuilding Leader Fred Harris Passes

Frederick Joseph Harris of Mystic CT, passed peacefully at 5:47PM on 10/24/2025, with his family by his side. “Fred” was born on 11/25/1944 at Framingham Union Hospital to Frederick Everett and MaryRosa Camilla Harris.Fred was a proud patriot who loved his country. Fred received his bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from Maine Maritime Academy (with Honors) in 1967.

U.S. Coast Guard Commissions Fast Response Cutter to Honors 9/11 Hero

U.S. Coast Guard Commissions Fast Response Cutter to Honors 9/11 Hero

The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Vincent Danz (WPC 1162), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in New York City on Friday.The Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, Vice Adm. Thomas Allan, presided over the ceremony. Members of the Danz family were also in attendance, including the cutter's sponsor, Ms.

Philippines Seeks US Extension to Buy Russian Oil

Philippines Seeks US Extension to Buy Russian Oil

The Philippines' Secretary of Energy Sharon Garin on Tuesday said the country has asked the United States to extend a waiver to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products.Garin said the government is optimistic about extending the waiver which expired on April 11, but is preparing alternative supply arrangements in case the request is declined.

US Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Family After Seven Days at Sea

US Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Family After Seven Days at Sea

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has rescued a family of three who had been missing for seven days in waters off the Federated States of Micronesia.The crew of the USCGC Midgett located the family on April 6 after authorities reported the vessel overdue following its departure from Fananu Island on March 30.

DCA’s Doyle Delivers Vigorous Jones Act Defense at Dredger Christening

DCA’s Doyle Delivers Vigorous Jones Act Defense at Dredger Christening

In a maritime market increasingly defined by volatility, from war in the Middle East and the resulting whiplash freight and energy rates, William Doyle chose a moment of celebration in New Orleans to deliver a message grounded in something far less fashionable: stability.Speaking at the March 21 christening of Frederick Paup, a 15

America’s Ports, Harbors, and Waterways: Dredging, Resolve and the Will to Build

America’s Ports, Harbors, and Waterways: Dredging, Resolve and the Will to Build

America’s maritime infrastructure is measured in draft depth, vessel clearance, sediment management, and days available to dredge. If the United States is serious about competing in a century defined by supply chains, energy exports, and sealift readiness, then ports, harbors, and waterways must move from being in the background to becoming part of the national strategy.

Great Ships of 2025: Frederick Paup

Great Ships of 2025: Frederick Paup

15,000 cu. yd. Hopper Dredge = “the Cookie Monster” of Beach ReplenishmentManson Construction Co.’s Frederick Paup is the largest Trailing Suction Hopper Dredge in the United States.  Designed and built specifically to meet the needs of the U.S. dredging market, she boasts 25,000 HP and volumetric capacity of over 15,000 cubic yards.

U.S. Coast Guard Suspends Search for Saipan Crew

U.S. Coast Guard Suspends Search for Saipan Crew

The Coast Guard suspended its search for the missing crew members of the cargo vessel Mariana at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday.  Missing are five crew members of the cargo vessel Mariana, which reportedly experienced a disabled engine approximately 140 miles northwest of Saipan on April 15.The six crew members aboard the Mariana at the time of the incident were Frederick L. Nosek Jr.

Coast Guard Commissions USCGC Frederick Mann

Coast Guard Commissions USCGC Frederick Mann

The Coast Guard commissioned its newest and sixth Arctic District Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Coast Guard Cutter Frederick Mann (WPC 1160), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in Kodiak, Alaska, Friday.The ceremony was presided over by Rear Adm. Bob Little, commander of the Arctic District.

Manson Construction Takes Delivery of New Hopper Dredge

Manson Construction Takes Delivery of New Hopper Dredge

The newest addition to the Manson Construction Co. (Manson) fleet—the hopper dredge Frederick Paup—departed the Seatrium AmFELS shipyard in Brownsville, TX, on Tuesday afternoon, setting sail for Mobile, AL.Representing Manson’s single biggest investment since its founding in 1905, the Frederick Paup—designed in collaboration with Hockema Whalen Myers Associates, Inc.