KARL E LUEDTKE

  • General
    • Vessel Name : KARL E LUEDTKE 0
    • Operator : LUEDTKE ENGINEERING COMPANY 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 431 0
    • Vessel Type : 36 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 600 0
  • Location
    • City : FRANKFORT 0
    • STATE : MI 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 13 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 55.2 257
    • Regular Breadth : 14.9 257
    • Overall Length : 55.2 257
    • Overall Breadt : 14.9 257
    • Load draft : 6.3 257
    • Light Draft : 6.3 257
    • Height : 17 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1928 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 230194 0

LUEDTKE ENGINEERING COMPANY

  • Area of Operation : GREAT LAKES AND CONNECTING WATERS 0
  • Principal Commodity : BREAKWATER STONE AND RIP RAP, SAND AND GRAVEL, DREDGE SPOILS, MASONRY AND STEEL WATER PIPE 0

ALAN K LUEDTKE

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

ANN MARIE

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

CHRIS E LUEDTKE

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

ERICH R LUEDTKE

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

GRETCHEN B.

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

KRISTA S.

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

KURT R LUEDTKE

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

PAUL L. LUEDTKE

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

DBT

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

DES

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

DPS

  • Type : 40 0
  • Construction : A 0

News

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Ammonia: Höegh Autoliners Cuts Through the Grey Area

Confusion over new fuels will not be helped by the fact that each one has a good and bad version. The science on grey ammonia, grey methanol, and palm oil biofuel show that these are probably worse for the planet, if adopted, than unfettered continuation of fossil fuel consumption.

Over 150 Responders Working to Contain Louisiana Spill

Over 150 Responders Working to Contain Louisiana Spill

The Unified Command, consisting of the US Coast Guard, Spectrum OpCo (Operator), and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO), continue to respond an oil and natural gas release in coastal Louisiana.This spill occurred on April 26 in a marsh environment near the Garden Island Bay Production Facility company's well in Plaquemines Parish, southeast of New Orleans, Louisiana.

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.

Meet the CTO: Dr. Gunnar Stiesch, MAN Energy Solutions

Meet the CTO: Dr. Gunnar Stiesch, MAN Energy Solutions

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Fire Breaks Out on Containership in Port of Colombo

Fire Breaks Out on Containership in Port of Colombo

A fire broke out on board a Madeira-registered containership moored at the Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka.The MSC Capetown III was berthed at Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) on Sunday when the fire erupted and eventually escalated to an explosion, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said.

Rush to Prevent Oil Spill from Grounded Ship off South African Coast

Rush to Prevent Oil Spill from Grounded Ship off South African Coast

Salvage operations were in high-gear on Thursday to prevent a potential oil spill and pollution along South Africa's west coast from a grounded general cargo vessel, authorities said.The Panama-flagged "Ultra Galaxy" ran aground close to Doring Bay, some 300 km north of Cape Town, late on Tuesday after it started listing badly.

Red Sea Dissruptions Are Driving Up Carbon Emissions

Red Sea Dissruptions Are Driving Up Carbon Emissions

A surge of attacks on ships traveling the waters of the Red Sea is forcing shippers to reroute their vessels, sending them on longer journeys that drive up their carbon dioxide emissions.For companies struggling to account for – and lower – the climate-warming emissions associated with their businesses, these rerouted journeys add to the challenge.

Golar Sells LNGC Golar Arctic, Exits LNG Shipping Sector

Golar Sells LNGC Golar Arctic, Exits LNG Shipping Sector

Golar LNG Limited sold the 2003 built steam turbine LNG carrier, Golar Arctic for $24 million before transaction-related expenses, wit the transaction expected to close, and the vessel is to be handed over to its new owner within Q1 2025. Following the vessel sale, Golar will have fully exited its legacy shipping business.

Green Yard Kleven to Refit Oceanica’s AHTS Vessel with ROV Upgrade

Green Yard Kleven to Refit Oceanica’s AHTS Vessel with ROV Upgrade

Green Yard Kleven and the Brazilian shipowner Oceanica have signed a contract to convert the vessel Oceanicasub XVII from an Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel to a ship capable of performing Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) operations.Oceanicasub XVII will be equipped with mezzanine decks for ROV equipment, extended crew capacity, and areas for charterers.

Port Protests Do Not Stall Oil Loadings in Libya

Port Protests Do Not Stall Oil Loadings in Libya

Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said oil exports were continuing without disruption following talks with protesters at the Es Sider and Ras Lanuf ports on Tuesday."Operations are proceeding smoothly across all fields and ports after discussions with protesters who held demonstrations this morning at the Es Sider and Ras Lanuf ports," the NOC said in a statement on its Facebook page.

Akastor Buys Mitsui’s Stake in AKOFS Offshore

Akastor Buys Mitsui’s Stake in AKOFS Offshore

Norwegian company Akastor has signed an agreement for the transfer of all of Mitsui’s interests in AKOFS Offshore, a provider of vessel-based subsea well construction and intervention services, for $22.5 million.The agreement is entered into on an ‘as is’ basis and includes all of Mitsui’s interests in AKOFS Offshore, which cover both equity and shareholder loans.

UAE Operator’s AHTS Gets New Thordon Bearings in Offshore Replacement Op

UAE Operator’s AHTS Gets New Thordon Bearings in Offshore Replacement Op

Bronze bearings in the stern roller of the Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessel ES Kestrel have been replaced with grease-free SXL bearings from Thordon Bearings while the vessel remained afloat and operational.The replacement was undertaken in May 2024 by Thordon’s Dubai-based distributor Ocean Power International (OPI) for the AHTS owner Echo Cargo & Shipping of U.A.E.