SPIRIT OF AMERICA

  • General
    • Vessel Name : SPIRIT OF AMERICA 0
    • Operator : NEW YORK, CITY OF (DEPT. OF TRANSP.- STATEN ISLAND FERRY) 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 329 0
    • Vessel Type : 13 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 9000 0
  • Location
    • City : NEW YORK 0
    • STATE : NY 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 2623 0
    • Full Load Capacity : 1783 232
    • Passenger Capacity : 4427 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 300.3 257
    • Regular Breadth : 70 257
    • Overall Length : 310 257
    • Overall Breadt : 70 257
    • Load draft : 13.8 257
    • Light Draft : 13.5 257
    • Height : 82.3 257
  • Other
    • Year : 2005 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 1170221 0

NEW YORK, CITY OF (DEPT. OF TRANSP.- STATEN ISLAND FERRY)

  • Area of Operation : LONG ISLAND SOUND AND NEW YORK HARBOR 0
  • Principal Commodity : PASSENGERS AND FUEL OIL 0

ALICE AUSTEN

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

ANDREW J BARBERI

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

GUY V. MOLINARI

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

JOHN A. NOBLE

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

JOHN F. KENNEDY

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

JOHN J. MARCHI

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

MICHAEL COSGROVE

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

SAMUEL I NEWHOUSE

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

OIL BARGE

  • Type : 71 0
  • Construction : A 0

News

Aker BP Installs New Jacket at Valhall Field in Southern North Sea (Video)

Aker BP Installs New Jacket at Valhall Field in Southern North Sea (Video)

Norwegian oil and gas company Aker BP has completed the installation of a jacket for a new production platform at the Valhall field in the Southern North Sea.The Valhall production and wellhead platform (PWP) jacket has been installed with the support from Allseas' Pioneering Spirit and Heerema Marine Contractors' Sleipnir, two of the world’s largest offshore vessels

What's New in the Reintroduced SHIPS for America Act?

What's New in the Reintroduced SHIPS for America Act?

On April 30, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), together with several original co-sponsors, reintroduced the SHIPS for America Act in the U.S. Senate, first introduced in December 2024, divided into two bills. Companion legislation was also introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA). This is a major, historic effort to revitalize the U.S.

US Plans New Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales

US Plans New Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales

US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to begin a public engagement process to develop a new schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.“Launching the process to develop the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Program marks a decisive step toward securing American Energy Dominance

Trump Signs Executive Order to Revitalize US Maritime Industry

Trump Signs Executive Order to Revitalize US Maritime Industry

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ‘restoring American maritime dominance’ through the revival of domestic shipbuilding industry and weakening China’s grasp on the global shipping market.The Order directs the creation of a Maritime Action Plan (MAP) to revitalize U.S.

CMA CGM Group Announces $20 Billion Investment in U.S.

CMA CGM Group Announces $20 Billion Investment in U.S.

CMA CGM Group has announced a $20 billion investment to contribute to U.S. maritime economy and support the transformation of America’s domestic supply chain over the next four years.The announcement builds on CMA CGM Group’s 35-year presence in the U.S. Today, the Group operates in 40 states and employs 15,000 Americans. As a leading partner in U.S.

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.

BP Picks Seatrium for Tiber Floating Production Unit

BP Picks Seatrium for Tiber Floating Production Unit

Seatrium and BP have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in preparation for a second project, the Tiber Floating Production Unit (FPU), in the U.S. Gulf of America.Under the MOU for the Tiber project, Seatrium would provide services to carry out the engineering, procurement, construction

USCG Adm. Lunday Orders Surge of Assets Toward Border Protection

USCG Adm. Lunday Orders Surge of Assets Toward Border Protection

The Coast Guard announced immediate action on executive orders issued by the White House Tuesday.“The U.S. Coast Guard is the world’s premiere maritime law enforcement agency, vital to protecting America’s maritime borders, territorial integrity and sovereignty,” said Adm. Kevin Lunday, the Coast Guard’s acting commandant.

SHIPS for America Act rolled out on the Hill

The bipartisan, bicameral bill will fuel U.S. economy, strengthen national security by responding to China’s threat over the oceans. Currently, the number of U.S.-flagged vessels in international commerce is 80; China has 5,500.Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-8)

Drug Gang Used Commercial Ships & Chinese Money Brokers, Italian Police Says

Drug Gang Used Commercial Ships & Chinese Money Brokers, Italian Police Says

Italy police said on Wednesday they had arrested 61 people across four countries and seized 60 million euros ($67.1 million) following an investigation into international drugs trafficking and money laundering.The case had revealed criminal drugs ties between Albania and Latin America, and once again showed how criminals in Europe are using shadow networks of illicit Chinese money brokers

German Warships Deploy to Secure Sea Lanes in Indo-Pacific

German Warships Deploy to Secure Sea Lanes in Indo-Pacific

A rare cruise by two German warships in the Indo-Pacific region will demonstrate a commitment to open navigation, the admiral in charge of the naval task force said on Friday, but he declined to confirm if they would transit the contested Taiwan Strait."Safe and secure sea lanes, especially from Southeast Asia as well as to Europe and America

Greek Coast Guard Makes Million Dollar Cocaine Bust

Greek Coast Guard Makes Million Dollar Cocaine Bust

Greek authorities have confiscated cocaine valued at more than 1 million euros ($1.10 million) that was hidden in a sea container for bananas, the coast guard said.The drugs, seized from a vessel in Piraeus port on Monday, were found with the help of the Homeland Security Investigations unit of the U.S. embassy in Athens, the coast guard added in a statement.