GREAT REPUBLIC

  • General
    • Vessel Name : GREAT REPUBLIC 0
    • Operator : KEY LAKES, INC. 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 229 0
    • Vessel Type : 06 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 7000 0
  • Location
    • City : DULUTH 0
    • STATE : MN 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 11106 0
    • Full Load Capacity : 28600 232
  • Size
    • Register length : 623.3 257
    • Regular Breadth : 68 257
    • Overall Length : 634.9 257
    • Overall Breadt : 68 257
    • Load draft : 28.4 257
    • Light Draft : 12 257
    • Height : 109 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1981 0
    • EQUIP2 : BELT 0
    • EQUIP1 : SELF-UNLOADER 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 633579 0

KEY LAKES, INC.

  • Area of Operation : GREAT LAKES BETWEEN DULUTH, GARY & BUFFALO AND CONNECTING TRIBUTARIES 0
  • Principal Commodity : IRON ORE, LIMESTONE, COAL AND TACONITE 0

ARTHUR M. ANDERSON

  • Type : 06 0
  • Construction : A 0

CASON J CALLAWAY

  • Type : 06 0
  • Construction : A 0

EDGAR B. SPEER

  • Type : 06 0
  • Construction : A 0

EDWIN H. GOTT

  • Type : 06 0
  • Construction : A 0

JOHN G. MUNSON

  • Type : 06 0
  • Construction : A 0

PHILIP R. CLARKE

  • Type : 06 0
  • Construction : A 0

ROGER BLOUGH

  • Type : 06 0
  • Construction : A 0

PRESQUE ISLE

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

News

Great Lakes Towing Tugs Help Refloat 9,000-ton SUNNANVIK in the Cuyahoga River

Great Lakes Towing Tugs Help Refloat 9,000-ton SUNNANVIK in the Cuyahoga River

In the early hours of Friday, June 20, Great Lakes Towing tugs conducted an  efficient refloating operation of the foreign-flagged freighter SUNNANVIK, which had become lodged in the narrow mouth of the Cuyahoga River near the East Bank of the Flats.At approximately 12:43 a.m., the 9,000-ton SUNNANVIK became wedged in the canal, temporarily disrupting traffic.

Tanker Vessel Market Flashes Yellow as Middle East Burns

Tanker Vessel Market Flashes Yellow as Middle East Burns

While global energy markets are not yet pricing in worst-case scenarios for the Israel-Iran war, oil tanker rates are providing a good real-time gauge of the escalating risks.Geopolitical risk has spiked following Israel's surprise bombardment of the Islamic Republic last Friday and Iran's retaliatory ballistic missile strikes, leading to a rally in global energy prices

Blue or Red, Both Aisles of U.S. Politics Agree on Need to Bolster Shipbuilding

Blue or Red, Both Aisles of U.S. Politics Agree on Need to Bolster Shipbuilding

The United States is preparing to impose docking fees at its ports on any ship belonging to a fleet that includes Chinese-built or Chinese-flagged vessels, according to a draft executive order, a move aimed to both revitalize U.S. shipbuilding while countering China’s dominance in global shipping and shipbuilding.

US Drops Website Wording on Taiwan Independence

US Drops Website Wording on Taiwan Independence

The U.S. State Department has removed a statement on its website that it does not support Taiwan independence, among changes that the island's government praised on Sunday as supporting Taiwan.The fact sheet on Taiwan retains Washington's opposition to unilateral change from either Taiwan or from China, which claims the democratically governed island as its own.

U.S. Participates in South China Sea Maritime Exercise

U.S. Participates in South China Sea Maritime Exercise

It is no secret that today's focus of the U.S. Navy is preparing for the possibility of conflict in the Pacific by 2027, and a recent maritime exercise with the U.S. and the Philippines in the South China Sea - the fifth such publicized exercise - is a move that will likely irk China.The Philippine military said in a statement it held a "maritime cooperative activity" with the U.S.

BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Produces First Gas in West Africa

BP’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Produces First Gas in West Africa

BP has started gas flow from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 deepwater project, offshore Mauritania and Senegal.The gas from wells at the GTA Phase1 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project now flows to the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for the next stage of commissioning.

Managing Cyber Risk Pivotal for Safe Maritime Digitalization Push, DNV Finds

Managing Cyber Risk Pivotal for Safe Maritime Digitalization Push, DNV Finds

A new report published by DNV has revealed that the majority (61%) of maritime professionals believe the industry should accept increased cyber risk from digitalization if it enables innovation and new technologies.The sector’s appetite to take on emerging risks arising from digital transformation is notably higher than other critical infrastructure industries including energy

Shipbuilding Shares Soar After Trump, Yoon Call

Shipbuilding Shares Soar After Trump, Yoon Call

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol spoke with Donald Trump on Thursday and congratulated him on winning the U.S. presidency on the "Make America Great Again" slogan as officials in Seoul worked to prepare for "significant" economic changes.Yoon and Trump held a 12-minute phone call and discussed the close security and economic ties of their two countries across all areas

Cadeler Gets Turbine and Foundation Installation Job for UK Offshore Wind Farm

Cadeler Gets Turbine and Foundation Installation Job for UK Offshore Wind Farm

Danish firm Cadeler has signed firm contracts, valued up to $415 million, for the transport and installation of turbines and foundations for East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm, being developed by ScottishPower Renewables, part of Iberdrola Group.The contracts, valued between $390 million and $415 million, are for the transportation and installation of 64 turbines, each rated at 15 MW

Norden Completes Norlat Shipping Acquisition

Norden Completes Norlat Shipping Acquisition

Danish shipping company Norden said on Tuesday that it has closed its acquisition of Nordic dry bulk operator Norlat Shipping.The deal was announced in July but remained subject to regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We are delighted to have received the green light for the acquisition last week and with the closing of the acquisition today we look forward to welcoming the

Oil Tankers on Fire After Colliding Close to Singapore, Crew Rescued

Oil Tankers on Fire After Colliding Close to Singapore, Crew Rescued

Two large oil tankers were on fire on Friday after colliding near Singapore, the world's biggest refuelling port, with two crew members airlifted to hospital and others rescued from life rafts, authorities and one of the tanker operators said.Singapore is Asia's biggest oil-trading hub and the world's largest bunkering port.

Tanker and Tugboat Crews to Receive IMO Bravery Awards

Tanker and Tugboat Crews to Receive IMO Bravery Awards

The 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea is to go to two sets of nominees: the captain and crew of the oil tanker Marlin Luanda for containing a fire after the ship was struck by an anti-ship missile; and the captain and crew of the tugboat Pemex Maya for their rescue of six shipwrecked people from four different vessels during a hurricane.