GOV. GEORGE D. AIKEN

  • General
    • Vessel Name : GOV. GEORGE D. AIKEN 0
    • Operator : LAKE CHAMPLAIN TRANSPORTATION CO. 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 329 0
    • Vessel Type : 13 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 365 0
  • Location
    • City : BURLINGTON 0
    • STATE : VT 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 64 0
    • Full Load Capacity : 156 232
    • Passenger Capacity : 132 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 132 257
    • Regular Breadth : 44 257
    • Overall Length : 140 257
    • Overall Breadt : 44 257
    • Load draft : 8.4 257
    • Light Draft : 6 257
    • Height : 39.8 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1975 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 566265 0

LAKE CHAMPLAIN TRANSPORTATION CO.

  • Area of Operation : LAKE CHAMPLAIN 0
  • Principal Commodity : VEHICLES AND PASSENGERS 0

ADIRONDACK

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

CHAMPLAIN

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

CUMBERLAND

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

EVANS WADHAMS WOLCOTT

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

GRAND ISLE

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

MISS PIGGY

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : F 0

NORTHERN LIGHTS

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

PLATTSBURGH

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

RAYMOND C. PECOR, JR.

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

VALCOUR

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

VERMONT

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

News

Six Dead in Hudson River Helicopter Crash

Six Dead in Hudson River Helicopter Crash

The US Coast Guard is coordinating with local, state and federal agencies in response to the helicopter crash in the Hudson River that occurred Thursday afternoon in New York City near the Holland Tunnel.The tourist helicopter crashed into New York City's Hudson River, killing all six aboard, including three children, Mayor Eric Adams said.

Greek Shipyards Revitalized

Greek Shipyards Revitalized

The rhythmic clang of hammers and the bright flashes of welding torches filled the air at Skaramangas Shipyard near Athens last month, as workers busily repaired the bow of a large tanker. Nearby, other vessels awaited their turn in the dry dock—an unmistakable sign of renewed activity at the once-idle shipyard.

Obituary: Lieutenant James Earl Carter Jr., USN - 39th American President

Obituary: Lieutenant James Earl Carter Jr., USN - 39th American President

President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter passed away on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100.President Carter graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946 with distinction, after which he was assigned to USS Wyoming (E-AG 17) as an ensign. After completing two years of surface ship duty, Carter applied for submarine duty.

PODCAST: FMD & the Building of a Defense Juggernaut

PODCAST: FMD & the Building of a Defense Juggernaut

You would be hard pressed to find a corporate leader more passionate about the company they lead; more dedicated to the customer they serve. In this case it’s George Whittier, CEO, Fairbanks Morse Defense and the U.S. Navy. Upon his return less than five years ago, Whittier has driven FMD towards the top of the U.S. Navy supply heap, with a string of strategic acquisitions.

Pirates Take Control of Chinese Fishing Vessel Off Somalia

Pirates Take Control of Chinese Fishing Vessel Off Somalia

A Chinese fishing vessel is under the control of alleged pirates in Somalia's waters in the semi-autonomous Puntland region, the European Union's anti-piracy naval force said on Thursday.The anti-piracy force said the vessel with up to 18 crew members on board had been taken over by pirates, some armed with AK-47s and machine guns. It classified the incident as a robbery at sea.

Fairbanks Morse Defense to Acquire Rolls-Royce Naval Propulsors & Handling Business

Fairbanks Morse Defense to Acquire Rolls-Royce Naval Propulsors & Handling Business

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) on Thursday announced it has struck a deal with Rolls-Royce to acquire its naval propulsors and handling business. The acquisition will include a range of propellers and waterjets for naval applications, as well as marine handling systems, which enable the deployment and recovery of manned and unmanned craft, and other cargo, from naval vessels.

US Port Strike Would Spark Supply-chain Glitches from Outset, Shipping Exec Says

US Port Strike Would Spark Supply-chain Glitches from Outset, Shipping Exec Says

A threatened Oct. 1 strike by dockworkers at ports on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico would immediately disrupt the flow of goods in the country, the North America chief executive of French container carrier CMA CGM said on Wednesday.The International Longshoremen's Association union represents 45,000 workers at 36 ports including New York/New Jersey, Houston and Savannah, Georgia.

Crew Rescued from OSV That Caught Fire Off South Africa

Crew Rescued from OSV That Caught Fire Off South Africa

Fifteen crew members have been rescued from an offshore supply vessel (OSV) that went up in flames off the coast of South Africa.The fire reportedly broke out and grew out of control in the messroom aboard the Marshall Islands registered vessel AM Pride on Thursday, in an ocean area approximately 48.

Shipowner George Economou Speaks At Webb Institute’s 2025 Commencement

Shipowner George Economou Speaks At Webb Institute’s 2025 Commencement

Webb Institute, an undergraduate college specializing in naval architecture and marine engineering, celebrated its 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 21, welcoming George Economou, founder of DryShips Inc., the TMS Group, and the owner of Cardiff Marine, as the keynote speaker.

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

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

Noble Corporation’s recent decision to sell the Pacific Meltem and Pacific Scirocco for non-drilling purposes highlights a key issue in the drillship market: What happens to cold-stacked rigs that are unlikely to return to work? With the floater market showing signs of weakness and contract opportunities becoming scarcer, reactivating these units is proving even more challenging.

HII Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

HII Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

HII, America’s largest military shipbuilder and provider of all-domain defense solutions, is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week from Nov. 17-23, honoring the essential role of apprenticeships in workforce development and skills training.National Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration established by the U.S.

US Says It Destroyed Three Houthi Vessels in Red Sea

US Says It Destroyed Three Houthi Vessels in Red Sea

U.S. forces destroyed three Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels in the Red Sea in the past 24 hours, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday.Separately, the Houthis launched three anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Gulf of Aden but there were no injuries or significant damage reported by U.S., coalition, or merchant vessels, CENTCOM added.The U.S.