RUTH E. HUGHES

  • General
    • Vessel Name : RUTH E. HUGHES 0
    • Operator : BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 359 0
    • Vessel Type : 16 0
    • Construction : C 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 2340 0
  • Location
    • City : BOSTON 0
    • STATE : MA 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 66 0
    • Passenger Capacity : 349 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 100.7 257
    • Regular Breadth : 24 257
    • Overall Length : 100.7 257
    • Overall Breadt : 24 257
    • Load draft : 7.9 257
    • Light Draft : 2 257
    • Height : 22 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1990 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 962634 0

BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES

  • Area of Operation : BOSTON INNER HARBOR, BOSTON OUTER HARBOR, MASSACHUSETTS BAY, WEYMOUTH FORE RIVER AND WEYMOUTH BACK RIVER; AND NEW YORK HARBOR 0
  • Principal Commodity : PASSENGERS 0

FLO

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : D 0

FLYING CLOUD

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : D 0

FORT INDEPENDENCE

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

FORT WARREN

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

FREDERICK L NOLAN JR

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

GINA

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : D 0

HUZZAH

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

KNOTTS ISLAND

  • Type : 12 0
  • Construction : A 0

LI

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : D 0

LIGHTNING

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

LYNDA

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : D 0

MARTHA WASHINGTON

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : A 0

MATTHEW J. HUGHES

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : C 0

MICHAEL B. MELI

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

NATHANIEL BOWDITCH

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

REGENCY

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : C 0

RENDEZVOUS

  • Type : 11 0
  • Construction : A 0

RITA

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

ROOKIE

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

SALACIA

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

SCARLETT ISABELLA

  • Type : 02 0
  • Construction : A 0

TAMARA

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : D 0

WILLIAM F. LISK

  • Type : 11 0
  • Construction : C 0

ALIX

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : D 0

ANDREA

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : D 0

ANDREWS

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

ASTERIA

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

AURORA

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

BONNIE

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : D 0

BUNKER HILL

  • Type : 16 0
  • Construction : C 0

CETACEA

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : F 0

CLAIRE

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : C 0

News

Brazil Court Recommends Auction of Santos Terminal

Brazil Court Recommends Auction of Santos Terminal

Brazil's Federal Audit Court (TCU) on Monday voted six to three to recommend that operators of existing container terminals at the Santos port be barred from participating in the first phase of bidding for a planned mega terminal, citing concerns over market concentration.The decision deals a blow to companies such as Danish shipping group Maersk

Offshore Service Vessels: Regional Bright Spots Emerge

Offshore Service Vessels: Regional Bright Spots Emerge

As oil exploration and production goes, so goes the market for Offshore Service Vessels (OSVs) and Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs). Throughout 2025, the prices of oil- which drives exploration and production (E & P), have softened, moving down towards $60/barrel amidst economic uncertainty and a wider than anticipated opening of the taps by major oil producers.

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.

Ammonia: Höegh Autoliners Cuts Through the Grey Area

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.

US Targets China Oil Storage Terminal in Iran-Related Sanctions

US Targets China Oil Storage Terminal in Iran-Related Sanctions

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on Iranian oil trading networks on Thursday, including on a China-based crude oil storage terminal linked via a pipeline to an independent refinery, just days before direct talks between the U.S. and Iran.The sanctions came after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will hold direct talks with Iran on Saturday in Oman.

Trump Hopes to Ship Alaskan Gas to Asia

Trump Hopes to Ship Alaskan Gas to Asia

When President Donald Trump sat down to lunch with his Japanese counterpart this month, talk turned quickly to how Tokyo could help realize a decades-old proposal to unlock gas in Alaska and ship it to U.S. allies in Asia.Trump and his energy tsar Doug Burgum framed the venture as a way for Japan to replace Middle East energy shipments and address its trade imbalance with the U.S.

KNUD E. HANSEN Supports RoPAX Ferries for Cook Strait

KNUD E. HANSEN Supports RoPAX Ferries for Cook Strait

KNUD E. HANSEN, a naval architecture and marine engineering consultancy, has announced a milestone in its ongoing collaboration with Ferry Holdings Limited. Following the successful signing of the shipbuilding contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), two new RoPAX vessels will be built.

Dr. James S.C. Chao Honored by Webb Institute

Dr. James S.C. Chao Honored by Webb Institute

Webb Institute awarded Dr. James S.C. Chao, Founder and Chairman of Foremost Group, an Honorary Doctor of Science degree in recognition of his visionary leadership in the global maritime industry and his profound commitment to education, philanthropy, and sustainability.The ceremony was held on Webb’s Glen Cove campus before the Board of Trustees, students, and faculty. Dr.

Baker Hughes Inks Multi-Year Petrobras Deal for Offshore Stimulation Vessels

Baker Hughes Inks Multi-Year Petrobras Deal for Offshore Stimulation Vessels

Baker Hughes has signed a multi-year contract with Petrobras to extend deployment of its Blue Marlin and Blue Orca stimulation vessels, supporting offshore oil and gas production in Brazil’s post and pre-salt fields.The award, which followed an open tender, also covers the supply of associated chemicals and services.

Baker Hughes, Hanwha Ocean Partner Up on Ammonia Gas Turbines for Ships

Baker Hughes, Hanwha Ocean Partner Up on Ammonia Gas Turbines for Ships

Hanwha Power Systems and Hanwha Ocean have signed a joint development and collaboration agreement with Baker Hughes to design and produce low carbon ammonia gas turbines, to contribute towards reaching the goal of completely carbon-free operation of ships.Hanwha Group plans to complete the development of liquefied natural gas carriers and container ships using the ammonia gas turbine propulsion

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.