NORTH STAR

  • General
    • Vessel Name : NORTH STAR
    • Operator : TOTEM OCEAN TRAILER EXPRESS (TOTE)
    • Ships Type (ICST) : Other RO-RO Cargo (General Cargo)
    • Vessel Type : RO-RO Vessel
    • Construction : Steel
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 60000
  • Location
    • City : TACOMA
    • STATE : WA
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 32666
    • Full Load Capacity : 18000 Short ton
  • Size
    • Register length : 799.8 Feet
    • Regular Breadth : 118 Feet
    • Overall Length : 839 Feet
    • Overall Breadt : 118 Feet
    • Load draft : 32 Feet
    • Light Draft : 18 Feet
    • Height : 153.7 Feet
  • Other
    • Year : 2003
    • EQUIP1 : SHORESIDE RAMPS
    • Coast Guard Number : 1139532

TOTEM OCEAN TRAILER EXPRESS (TOTE)

  • Area of Operation : TACOMA TO ANCHORAGE AND ASSOCIATED INTERCOASTAL WATERS
  • Principal Commodity : WHEELED VEHICLES, INCLUDING TRUCKS, TRAILERS, AUTOS, ETC.

MIDNIGHT SUN

  • Type : RO-RO Vessel
  • Construction : Steel

News

Royal Caribbean Orders Up to Three Mega Cruise Ships from Meyer Turku

Royal Caribbean Orders Up to Three Mega Cruise Ships from Meyer Turku

Royal Caribbean Group on Tuesday announced an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku for the construction of up to three new Icon Class vessels—the world's largest cruise ships. The deal includes one firm order for scheduled delivery in 2027 plus options for two additional vessels.The U.S.

UK Imposes Sanctions Over Russia-North Korea ‘Arms-for-oil’ Trade

UK Imposes Sanctions Over Russia-North Korea ‘Arms-for-oil’ Trade

Britain announced sanctions on Friday against three companies and one individual over what it called the "illicit ‘arms-for-oil’ trade" between Russia and North Korea.The announcement followed a decision by the United States to impose sanctions on two Russian individuals and three Russian companies for facilitating arms transfers between Russia and North Korea

Russia Shipping Oil to North Korea Above UN Mandated Levels

Russia Shipping Oil to North Korea Above UN Mandated Levels

Russia has been quietly shipping refined petroleum to North Korea at levels that appear to violate the mandates of the United Nations Security Council, a U.S. official said on Thursday, adding the U.S. is planning new sanctions in response.The disclosure came on the first day after a U.N. panel of experts monitoring enforcement of longstanding U.N.

Star Bulk Completes Eagle Bulk Acquisition

Star Bulk Completes Eagle Bulk Acquisition

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. on Tuesday announced that it has completed its merger with fellow dry bulk shipping company Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.Eagle Bulk shareholders this week voted to approve the $2.1 billion deal, which was first announced in December 2023.Under the terms of the merger agreement, each Eagle shareholder received 2.

Divers to Search Baltimore Harbor

Divers to Search Baltimore Harbor

Search divers were expected to return near dawn on Wednesday to the waters surrounding the twisted ruins of a bridge knocked down in Baltimore Harbor by a faltering cargo ship, leaving six workers missing and presumed dead.The disaster also forced the indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest on the U.S.

Star Bulk to Avoid Red Sea After Attacks on Its Ships

Star Bulk to Avoid Red Sea After Attacks on Its Ships

Greece-headquartered Star Bulk will halt sailings through the Red Sea after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked two of its ships in recent days, the group's CEO said.The Houthis have targeted commercial vessels with drones and missiles in the Red Sea since mid-November in what they describe as acts of solidarity with Palestinians against Israel in the Gaza war.

Houthis Target Cargo Ship Bound for Iran

Houthis Target Cargo Ship Bound for Iran

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have targeted a cargo ship in the Red Sea which shipping analysts said on Monday had been carrying corn to Iran.It appeared to be the first time the Houthis have targeted an Iran-bound vessel since starting attacks on international shipping in solidarity with Palestinians over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, shipping sources said.A U.S.

Houthis Fire Missiles at Two Ships in Red Sea

Houthis Fire Missiles at Two Ships in Red Sea

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Tuesday they had fired missiles at two vessels in the Red Sea, causing damage to the ships.The Houthis have been targeting commercial vessels with drones and missiles in the Red Sea since mid-November, in what they describe as acts of solidarity with Palestinians against Israel in the Gaza war.

Burning Vessel Diverted to Dutch Harbor, Alaska

Burning Vessel Diverted to Dutch Harbor, Alaska

The US Coast Guard is continuing to assess a fire reported on the 410-foot general cargo vessel Genius Star XI off Dutch Harbor, Alaska.The vessel is carrying lithium-ion batteries, and the fire started on Christmas Day in cargo hold No. 1. The crew released carbon dioxide into the hold and sealed it over concerns of an explosion.

Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk Agree to $2.1 Billion Merger

Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk Agree to $2.1 Billion Merger

Dry bulk shipping companies Star Bulk Carriers and Eagle Bulk Shipping have reached a deal to merge in a $2.1 billion all-stock deal.The terms of the definitive agreement have received unanimous approval from the boards of directors of both New York-listed ocean carriers, and the companes expect the deal to close in the first half of 2024 following approvals from regulators and Eagle shareholder.

Offshore Wind: Newly Formed Consortium Orders Two CSOVs from VARD

Offshore Wind: Newly Formed Consortium Orders Two CSOVs from VARD

The Windward Offshore consortium said Monday it had ordered two state-of-the-art Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) from VARD to "establish a sturdy basis for its maritime asset services focusing on bolstering the burgeoning offshore wind industry."Winward Offshore is a consortium currently under establishment and is led by SeaRenergy Group in collaboration with Blue Star Group

North Korea Is Growing Its Navy with Submarines and Nuclear Drones. But Why?

North Korea Is Growing Its Navy with Submarines and Nuclear Drones. But Why?

Over the past year North Korea has moved to boost its navy with new nuclear weapons, including an underwater drone, warships, and its first operational missile submarine, unveiled on Friday.North Korea's navy has historically been dwarfed by the country's land forces, and overshadowed by its rapidly advancing ballistic missile program.