MICHAEL S.

  • General
    • Vessel Name : MICHAEL S. 0
    • Operator : BISSO TOWBOAT CO., INC. 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 431 0
    • Vessel Type : 36 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 4000 0
  • Location
    • City : NEW ORLEANS 0
    • STATE : LA 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 132 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 100 257
    • Regular Breadth : 38 257
    • Overall Length : 105 257
    • Overall Breadt : 40 257
    • Load draft : 13.5 257
    • Light Draft : 11.5 257
    • Height : 42 257
  • Other
    • Year : 2009 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 1221109 0

BISSO TOWBOAT CO., INC.

  • Area of Operation : PORT OF NEW ORLEANS- MISSISSIPPI RIVER 0
  • Principal Commodity : TOWING AND FREIGHT 0

ALLISON S

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

ALMA S.

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

BECKY S.

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

BILL S.

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

CAPT. BILLY SLATTEN

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

CECILIA B SLATTEN

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

JANE S.

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

LIZ ALMA

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

MISS ISABELLA

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

SCOTT T SLATTEN

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

WILLIAM S.

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

B

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

BIG BILL

  • Type : 43 0
  • Construction : A 0

News

BATTERIES: FleetZero aims to Help Rewrite the Rules of Marine Power

BATTERIES: FleetZero aims to Help Rewrite the Rules of Marine Power

Michael Carter and Steven Henderson grew up together in North Carolina, attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) together, and most recently jointly founded Fleet Zero, a company aiming to develop modular, containerized battery technology for electrifying cargo ships.

Kuwaiti Tanker Ablaze in Dubai Port

Kuwaiti Tanker Ablaze in Dubai Port

Iran attacked a fully-loaded crude oil tanker at Dubai Port's anchorage on Monday, setting it ablaze and damaging its hull, Kuwait's state news agency reported, citing Kuwait Petroleum Corp, which warned of a possible oil spill.The apparent strike is just the latest in a string of assaults on merchant vessels by missiles or explosive air and sea drones in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz since the U.

Six Vessels Attacked as War Puts Merchant Ships on Front Lines

Six Vessels Attacked as War Puts Merchant Ships on Front Lines

Explosive-laden Iranian boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member on Wednesday, after projectiles struck four vessels in Gulf waters, said port, maritime security and risk firms.The latest attacks on ships linked to the U.S. and Europe mark an escalation in the conflict between Iran and U.S.

Protesters Disrupt Coal Shipment in Australia

Protesters Disrupt Coal Shipment in Australia

One of Australia's biggest coal export ports will resume operations on Monday, the port operator said, after climate-change protesters disrupted shipping at the Port of Newcastle for a second day on Sunday.Climate activist group Rising Tide, which claimed responsibility for the latest protest, said hundreds of activists paddled kayaks into the shipping lane of Newcastle Harbour on Sunday morning

China Commissions First Domestically Built Aircraft Carrier

China Commissions First Domestically Built Aircraft Carrier

The commissioning of China's latest aircraft carrier this week marks a new chapter in its military modernisation effort but security analysts and regional diplomats say tough challenges lie ahead before it can be made fully operational.President Xi Jinping attended the commissioning and flag-presenting ceremony of the Fujian in Hainan province on Wednesday

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.

Uncertainty Mounts as U.S. Port Fees on Chinese-Built Ships Near Deadline

Uncertainty Mounts as U.S. Port Fees on Chinese-Built Ships Near Deadline

The U.S. is one week away from imposing port fees on certain vessels with links to China, a move expected to cost the top 10 carriers $3.2 billion next year as President Donald Trump seeks to address China's growing dominance on the high seas."While some observers believe the October 14 deadline may be extended - or even scrapped - as part of broader negotiations

Russia Condemns US Boat Strikes off Venezuela

Russia Condemns US Boat Strikes off Venezuela

U.S. forces hit another vessel allegedly carrying illegal drugs off the coast of Venezuela on Saturday evening, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, adding that the U.S. would also start looking at drug trafficking occurring on land.Trump made the comment during a speech at Naval Station Norfolk, next to the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.

Greek Bulk Carrier Attacked in Red Sea; Crew Safe but Vessel in Danger of Sinking

Greek Bulk Carrier Attacked in Red Sea; Crew Safe but Vessel in Danger of Sinking

A Greek-operated bulk carrier, Magic Seas, sustained severe damage in a multi-pronged attack off the coast of Yemen on Sunday, believed to have been carried out by Houthi militants. All 19 crew members aboard were safely rescued and are expected to arrive in Djibouti later Monday, according to the ship’s operator, Stem Shipping.

Tankers Transiting Strait of Hormuz Face Disruption as Tensions Rise

Tankers Transiting Strait of Hormuz Face Disruption as Tensions Rise

At least two supertankers made U-turns near the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. military strikes on Iran, shiptracking data shows, as more than a week of violence in the region prompts vessels to speed, pause, or alter their journeys.Washington's decision to join Israel's attacks on Iran has stoked fears that Iran could retaliate by closing the strait between Iran and Oman through which around

UK's Prince William Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Oceans

UK's Prince William Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Oceans

Britain's Prince William on Sunday called on world leaders and businesses to take urgent action to protect the planet's oceans, saying it was a challenge "like none we have faced before."Speaking ahead of the U.N. Ocean Conference, which begins in France on Monday, William said rising sea temperatures

NTSB Mulls Possible Engine Failure in Mexican Tall Ship Bridge Strike

NTSB Mulls Possible Engine Failure in Mexican Tall Ship Bridge Strike

The investigation into why a Mexican Navy training ship struck the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, shearing the top of its masts, will look into a possible engine failure and the role of a tug boat that assisted it in backing out of its pier, officials said on Monday.The ship's engine was the key focus for the National Transportation Safety Board, said Brian Young