HIGH SPIRITS

  • General
    • Vessel Name : HIGH SPIRITS 0
    • Operator : BLUE OCEAN WHALE WATCHING 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 351 0
    • Vessel Type : 11 0
    • Construction : C 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 850 0
  • Location
    • City : MOSS LANDING 0
    • STATE : CA 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 49 0
    • Passenger Capacity : 49 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 56.3 257
    • Regular Breadth : 18 257
    • Overall Length : 58 257
    • Overall Breadt : 18 257
    • Load draft : 5.5 257
    • Light Draft : 5 257
    • Height : 18 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1975 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 570240 0

News

China Hikes Tariffs for US Imports in Response to Trump’s Actions

China Hikes Tariffs for US Imports in Response to Trump’s Actions

Beijing increased its tariffs on U.S. imports to 125% on Friday, hitting back against U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to hike duties on Chinese goods and raising the stakes in a trade war that threatens to up-end global supply chains.China's retaliation intensified the economic turmoil unleashed by Trump's tariffs

Obituary: Karl Kenny, Founder, Kraken Robotics

Obituary: Karl Kenny, Founder, Kraken Robotics

Kraken Robotics Inc. announced the passing of founder and former CEO, Karl Kenny on February 11, 2025, at the age of 64. Karl founded Kraken in 2012 and was instrumental in building the company into a leading player in subsea robotics over his 10-year tenure, before retiring in December 2022.

Shipbuilding: Container Ship Order Book Soars to New Heights

Shipbuilding: Container Ship Order Book Soars to New Heights

“At the end of 2024, the container ship order book was 8.3m TEU, a new record compared with the previous high of 7.8m TEU in early 2023,” says Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.As 4.4m TEU were contracted during 2024, the second highest ever, the order book grew despite deliveries hitting a new record high of 2.9m TEU.

Shandong Port Group Bans 'US-designated' Vessels

Shandong Port Group Bans 'US-designated' Vessels

Shandong Port Group has banned U.S.-sanctioned tankers from calling into its ports in the eastern Chinese province, home to many independent refiners that are the biggest importers of oil from countries under U.S. embargo, three traders said.The province imported about 1.74 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil from Iran, Russia and Venezuela last year, accounting for about 17% of China's imports

Oil and Gas Output Trended High Before and After Trump

Oil and Gas Output Trended High Before and After Trump

President-elect Donald Trump's support for the fossil fuel sector and climate scepticism have sparked dismay throughout the global climate tracking community, and fears that his policies may reverse global energy transition momentum.His campaign speeches included pledges to boost domestic oil and natural gas output and to remove mandates on electric vehicle production

Hapag-Lloyd Raises Outlook on Stronger-than-expected Demand

Hapag-Lloyd Raises Outlook on Stronger-than-expected Demand

International shipping company Hapag-Lloyd raised its full-year earnings guidance on Thursday citing stronger-than-expected demand and higher freight rates.Despite increased expenses from the diversion of vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, Hapag-Lloyd says it now expects earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) for 2024 of between $4.

CTVs: Future-proofing Today’s Offshore Wind Solutions

CTVs: Future-proofing Today’s Offshore Wind Solutions

The first commercial application of Volvo Penta’s IPS Professional Platform will power Northern Offshore Services’ next-gen crew transfer vessel. Longtime collaborators Volvo Penta and N-O-S aim to more than satisfy the unique requirements of a possible 25x increase in offshore wind production.

Dark Tanker Fleet Activity Morphs

Dark Tanker Fleet Activity Morphs

A new analysis from Windward reports a 20% decrease in the volume of direct oil voyages out of Russia in Q3 2024 compared to Q2.Q3 2024 marked the lowest monthly average of direct voyages from Russia to China since March 2023. When compared to Q2 2024 averages, there is a decrease of 12% in such voyages.

German Warships Deploy to Secure Sea Lanes in Indo-Pacific

German Warships Deploy to Secure Sea Lanes in Indo-Pacific

A rare cruise by two German warships in the Indo-Pacific region will demonstrate a commitment to open navigation, the admiral in charge of the naval task force said on Friday, but he declined to confirm if they would transit the contested Taiwan Strait."Safe and secure sea lanes, especially from Southeast Asia as well as to Europe and America

Norwegian Cruise Line Boosts Profit Forecast Again Amid Soaring Demand

Norwegian Cruise Line Boosts Profit Forecast Again Amid Soaring Demand

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings on Wednesday raised its annual profit forecast for a third time this year, riding on sustained demand for luxury voyages and higher ticket prices.With people continuing to splurge on experiences and services over discretionary goods, operators have seen record booking rates for affordable cruise vacations, giving them enough opportunity to increase ticket prices.

DOF Group to Acquire Maersk Supply Service for $1.11 Billion

DOF Group to Acquire Maersk Supply Service for $1.11 Billion

Norwegian offshore supply vessel company DOF Group on Tuesday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Denmark-headquartered Maersk Supply Service (MSS) for $1.11 billion in a cash and stock deal.The combined company, operating under the DOF Group name and brand, will be a leading offshore service provider with comprehensive scale and a wide range of services across all continents

Shipbuilding Prices Climb to Highest Level in 16 Years

Shipbuilding Prices Climb to Highest Level in 16 Years

The prices for newbuild vessels have risen to their highest level in 16 years, according to latest figures from shipping association BIMCO.“Since the start of the year, newbuilding prices have risen 3% to their highest level since 2008. Compared to their most recent low in late 2020 they are up 53%.