SEA STAR

  • General
    • Vessel Name : SEA STAR 0
    • Operator : AMERICAN COMMERCIAL LINES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 341 0
    • Vessel Type : 43 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 460 0
  • Location
    • City : JEFFERSON- VILLE 0
    • STATE : IN 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 194 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 107.4 257
    • Regular Breadth : 29.8 257
    • Overall Length : 115 257
    • Overall Breadt : 30 257
    • Load draft : 8 257
    • Light Draft : 2 257
    • Height : 21 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1952 0
    • EQUIP1 : 15T HYD. CRANE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 1021586 0

AMERICAN COMMERCIAL LINES TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

  • Area of Operation : ST. LOUIS, MO/UPPER AND LOWER MISSISSIPPI, ILLINOIS, OHIO, MISSOURI, CUMBERLAND, TENNESSEE, EAST & WEST CANAL 0
  • Principal Commodity : TOWING 0

ANGLE

  • Type : 02 0
  • Construction : A 0

CRUSADER

  • Type : 02 0
  • Construction : A 0

RIGGER III

  • Type : 02 0
  • Construction : A 0

AUBREY DUFRENE JR.

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

BELGIAN

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

CLYDE K. BENJAMIN

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

COLT

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

DALE ROBBINS

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

DAVID M FLEMING

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

ED

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

GEORGE E. MARBLE

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

HAROLD R. ZEISLOFT

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

HOWARD EVANS

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

KENNETH L JACKSON

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

KEVIN G. KLIEBERT

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

MARK GLAAB

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

MICHAEL P O'NEIL

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

MIKE PLANCHE

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

MISS HARRIETT

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

NANCY ALLEN

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

NOVA H. LOUIS

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

SUE ELLEN

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

SUE HOLSTON

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

SURVEYOR

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

TERRY E. BENNETT

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

WARREN MCKINNEY

  • Type : 35 0
  • Construction : A 0

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Vard Delivers Windward Offshore’s First CSOV

Vard Delivers Windward Offshore’s First CSOV

Windward Offshore has taken delivery of its first Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV), Windward Athens, built by Norwegian shipbuilder Vard.The vessel represents a major milestone on Windward Offshore’s growth path and marks the company’s entry into operations with its dedicated CSOV fleet.

Six Crew Saved, 15 Remain Missing After Eternity C Cargo Ship Sinks in Red Sea

Six Crew Saved, 15 Remain Missing After Eternity C Cargo Ship Sinks in Red Sea

Rescuers pulled six crew members alive from the Red Sea after Houthi militants attacked and sank a second ship this week, while the fate of another 15 was unknown after the Iran-aligned group said they held some of the seafarers.The Houthis claimed responsibility for the assault that maritime officials say killed four of the 25 people aboard the Eternity C before the rest abandoned the cargo ship.

Red Sea: Four Dead, Two Wounded in Latest Houthi Attack on Greek Bulk Carrier

Red Sea: Four Dead, Two Wounded in Latest Houthi Attack on Greek Bulk Carrier

Four seafarers on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen, an official with knowledge of the issue said on Tuesday, the second incident in a day after months of calm.The Red Sea, which passes Yemen's coast, has long been a critical waterway for the world's oil and commodities but traffic has dropped since the Iran-aligned

US Coast Guard Icebreaker Shipbuilding Plan Gets a $8.6B Boost

US Coast Guard Icebreaker Shipbuilding Plan Gets a $8.6B Boost

President Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' earmarks more than $8.6 billion to increase the U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker fleet in the Arctic, where Washington hopes to counter rising Russian and Chinese dominance.The funding includes $4.3 billion for up to three new heavy Coast Guard Polar Security Cutters, $3.

Shadow and Dark Fleets: Increasing Size and Concerns

Shadow and Dark Fleets: Increasing Size and Concerns

Global insurer Allianz Commercial recently issued its 2025 Safety & Shipping Review, examining maritime risk trends and losses. The report revealed that the shipping industry has made significant improvements when it comes to maritime safety in recent years. During the 1990s the global fleet was losing 200+ vessels a year.

Potential Return of Container Ships to Red Sea Following US-Houthi Ceasefire Could Collapse Freight Rates

Potential Return of Container Ships to Red Sea Following US-Houthi Ceasefire Could Collapse Freight Rates

The prospect of a large scale return of container ships to the Red Sea following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Houthi militia in Yemen would flood the market with shipping capacity and cause a global collapse in freight rates, but the situation remains far from certain.

Crew Flees Hong Kong-Flagged Ship Amid Fire in Red Sea

Crew Flees Hong Kong-Flagged Ship Amid Fire in Red Sea

The crew of the Hong Kong-flagged ASL Bauhinia have abandoned the container ship in the Red Sea after it caught fire on Tuesday, two maritime sources said, adding the cause of the incident was not immediately clear.The crew were rescued by another vessel and are safe, the sources said, adding that the incident took place in the open sea off Yemen.

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd: No immediate return to Red Sea

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd: No immediate return to Red Sea

Two of the world's top shipping companies, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, said on Thursday they did not see an immediate return to Red Sea after the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was announced.Both companies said they would be closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and would return to the Red Sea once it was safe to do so."The agreement has only just been reached.

Cargo Ship’s Crew Rescued in Red Sea

Cargo Ship’s Crew Rescued in Red Sea

The crew of Panama-flagged cargo ship MV ISA STAR have been rescued in the Red Sea after sending a distress signal, the EU's Aspides naval mission said."All crew members aboard the MV ISA STAR have been rescued and will be transported to Djibouti, the nearest safe port of call," Aspides said in a statement posted on Facebook.

China Ups Pressure on Philippines to Cede Claims in South China Sea

China Ups Pressure on Philippines to Cede Claims in South China Sea

China is stepping up pressure on the Philippines to concede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday after meeting his Australian counterpart in Canberra.The fifth such meeting since August 2023 reflects growing security ties between the countries

Floating Wind and the Taming of Subsea Spaghetti

Floating Wind and the Taming of Subsea Spaghetti

Preparing for industrialization, the floating offshore wind industry is tackling its unique mooring and cabling challenges.The idea of keeping floating offshore wind platforms in place using dynamic positioning has been considered. The trouble is: it could take up to 80% of the electricity generated by the turbine to do it.

Houthis Target Three Ships in Red Sea and Arabian Sea

Houthis Target Three Ships in Red Sea and Arabian Sea

Yemen's Houthis said on Monday that they targeted three ships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea, attacks they called part of their efforts to enforce a naval blockade on Israel.Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a televised address the vessels were targeted for attempting to approach ports bound for Israel.