SUSAN RICHARDS

  • General
    • Vessel Name : SUSAN RICHARDS 0
    • Operator : RICHARDS MARINE TOWING, LLC 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 431 0
    • Vessel Type : 36 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 1700 0
  • Location
    • City : CHARLESTON 0
    • STATE : SC 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 80 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 91.7 257
    • Regular Breadth : 22 257
    • Overall Length : 95 257
    • Overall Breadt : 22.5 257
    • Load draft : 10.3 257
    • Light Draft : 8 257
    • Height : 39 257
  • Other
    • Rebuilt year : 1968 0
    • Year : 1968 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 237482 0
    • REBLT : * 0

RICHARDS MARINE TOWING, LLC

  • Area of Operation : WINYAH BAY, GEORGETOWN, SC ATLANTIC COAST LITTLE RIVER, SC / SAVANNAH RIVER, GA 0
  • Principal Commodity : TOWING 0

News

US Expands Sanctions to Iran's 'Ghost Fleet' of Oil Tankers

US Expands Sanctions to Iran's 'Ghost Fleet' of Oil Tankers

The United States expanded sanctions against Iran's petroleum and petrochemical sectors on Friday in response to an Iranian missile attack on Israel, the administration of President Joe Biden said.The U.S. move adds petroleum and petrochemicals to an executive order that targets key sectors of Iran's economy with the aim of denying the government funds to support its nuclear and missile programs.

Dutch See Rise in Russian LNG Imports, Urge Further Sanctions

Dutch See Rise in Russian LNG Imports, Urge Further Sanctions

Imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia at the Netherlands' main terminal in Rotterdam have risen in recent months, underlining the need for further sanctions, the Dutch government said on Monday.Imports of Russian LNG at the GATE terminal in Europe's largest sea port have increased in the third quarter

Shipbuilder Harland & Wolff to Appoint Administrators as Debt Woes Deepen

Shipbuilder Harland & Wolff to Appoint Administrators as Debt Woes Deepen

Harland & Wolff said on Monday it plans to appoint administrators in the coming days as the company known for building the Titanic struggles with a debt crisis.The Belfast-based shipbuilder, which survived closure once in 2019, said it would cut jobs in its non-core and certain central support areas, without specifying the number of roles affected.

Yilport Planning $1.6 Billion Ports Expansion in El Salvador

Yilport Planning $1.6 Billion Ports Expansion in El Salvador

Turkish holding company Yilport will invest an expected $1.62 billion to expand two ports in El Salvador and operate them jointly with the local port authority, the government of the Central American country said.Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, in a post on X on Sunday evening, said the investment is part of his broader economic revitalization plan.

Oil Tanker Seized by Iran in 2023 Anchors Near UAE Coast

Oil Tanker Seized by Iran in 2023 Anchors Near UAE Coast

A Chevron-chartered oil tanker seized by Iran more than a year ago has dropped anchor near the United Arab Emirates port of Khor Fakkan, ship tracking data showed on Monday.The Marshall Islands-flagged Advantage Sweet was boarded by Iran's military in the Gulf of Oman in April 2023 after an alleged collision with an Iranian boat.

American Cruise Lines Christens American Patriot Vessel in Newport

American Cruise Lines Christens American Patriot Vessel in Newport

American Cruise Lines christened American Patriot in Newport, Rhode Island last week—celebrating the holiday and simultaneously marking the countdown to the country’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. American Patriot is the first ship in the company’s new Patriot Class—a fleet of new 130-passenger ships designed for exclusively cruising the U.S.A.

Fascinated by Shipwrecks Podcast Episode 10: Where Do Ships Go When They Die?

Fascinated by Shipwrecks Podcast Episode 10: Where Do Ships Go When They Die?

Mallows Bay, located on the Potomac River in Maryland, is not only a shipwreck site filled with decades of maritime cultural heritage, but it is also an excellent training ground for students immersed in studying maritime archaeology at East Carolina University.“When the United States entered the First World War, they had a plan to build about 1,000 wooden steamers to carry material to Europe.

CK Hutchison Reports 11% Profit Drop in 2024

CK Hutchison Reports 11% Profit Drop in 2024

CK Hutchison on Thursday reported an 11% drop in underlying profit for 2024, as one of Hong Kong's most powerful conglomerates becomes increasingly embroiled in a political row over the sale of its ports business to a BlackRock-led consortium.The telecoms-to-retail conglomerate, owned by billionaire Li Ka-shing, said this month it had agreed to sell most of its global ports business

Port of Savannah Receives Four New Ship-to-Shore Cranes

Port of Savannah Receives Four New Ship-to-Shore Cranes

Port of Savannah received four new electric ship-to-shore cranes on January 25, 2025, bringing Ocean Terminal’s fleet to eight Super Post Panamax cranes, all designed by Finland-based Konecranes.Once all cranes are commissioned and berth construction is completed, the eight ship-to-shore cranes at Ocean Terminal will have the capability to service two vessels simultaneously.

Interview: Lane Richards, Everett Ship Repair

Interview: Lane Richards, Everett Ship Repair

Lane Richards has worked in the maritime industry for 22 years. He began his career in the trades prior to a successful transition to project management and various sales management roles.After a short but successful stint at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Richards transitioned to head up the commercial sales effort at Puglia Engineering’s Fairhaven Shipyard prior to returning to Nichols

Plaquemines LNG Plant Nearing Test Mode Startup

Plaquemines LNG Plant Nearing Test Mode Startup

A tanker full of liquefied natural gas (LNG) docked at Venture Global LNG's Plaquemines export plant in Louisiana, according to shipping data from LSEG on Friday, in what energy analysts said was a sign the plant could start up in test mode soon.The vessel named Qogir came from Norway full of LNG, according to LSEG data and energy analysts.

CMA CGM Belem Loses 99 Containers off South Africa

CMA CGM Belem Loses 99 Containers off South Africa

The containership CMA CGM Belem has arrived safely at anchorage in the Port of Ngqurha after losing nearly 100 containers in heavy seas off the coast of South Africa.The Maltese-flagged vessel suffered a significant stow collapse and a loss of 99 containers overboard while encountering severe weather off the coast of Richards Bay on the night of August 15