THOMAS A. BAUM

  • General
    • Vessel Name : THOMAS A. BAUM 0
    • Operator : NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FERRY DIVISION 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 329 0
    • Vessel Type : 13 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 886 0
  • Location
    • City : HATTERAS 0
    • STATE : NC 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 193 0
    • Full Load Capacity : 61 232
    • Passenger Capacity : 149 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 143.6 257
    • Regular Breadth : 34 257
    • Overall Length : 149 257
    • Overall Breadt : 34 257
    • Load draft : 4 257
    • Light Draft : 3.5 257
    • Height : 35 257
  • Other
    • Year : 1995 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 1025834 0

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FERRY DIVISION

  • Area of Operation : RIVERS AND SOUNDS; EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA COASTLINE; NORTH LANDING RIVER; PAMLICO RIVER; NEUSE RIVER; CAPE FEAR RIVER; PAMLICO SOUND, HATTERAS INLET 0
  • Principal Commodity : PASSENGERS AND AUTOMOBILES 0

CAPE POINT

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

CARTERET

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

CEDAR ISLAND

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

CHICAMACOMICO

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

CROATON

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

FLOYD J. LUPTON

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

FORT FISHER

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

FRISCO

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

GOV. JAMES B. HUNT JR

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

GOVERNOR DANIEL RUSSELL

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

HATTERAS

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

KINNAKEET

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

NEUSE

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

OCRACOKE

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

PAMLICO

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

ROAKNOKE

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

SILVER LAKE

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

SOUTHPORT

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

SWAN QUARTER

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

W. STANFORD WHITE

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

ALBEMARLE

  • Type : 36 0
  • Construction : A 0

News

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.

US Navy Helicopter, Fighter Jet Crash in South China Sea

US Navy Helicopter, Fighter Jet Crash in South China Sea

A U.S. Navy helicopter and a fighter jet crashed separately into the South China Sea within the space of an hour during routine operations conducted from the same aircraft carrier on Sunday, the U.S. Navy said, adding all personnel were safe.The incidents came while President Donald Trump was on a visit to Asia.

Maritime Dominance Begins with U.S. Ship Repair and Conversion

Maritime Dominance Begins with U.S. Ship Repair and Conversion

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Inadequate Design, Certification and Maintenance Led to Titan Disaster

Inadequate Design, Certification and Maintenance Led to Titan Disaster

The catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible that killed five people in 2023 could have been prevented, a U.S. Coast Guard investigative board found on Tuesday, calling the vessel’s safety culture and operational practices “critically flawed.”The Titan vanished during a descent to the Titanic wreck on a tourist expedition, losing contact with its support ship.

You Want to Save the Planet? Change your Ships Light Bulbs, Keep a Clean Hull

You Want to Save the Planet? Change your Ships Light Bulbs, Keep a Clean Hull

Norwegian shipowners agree: the obsession with new fuels is eliding a valuable discussion of the potential of fuel efficiency. The Aurora-class has enabled Höegh Autoliners to reduce emissions by around 58% per car carried, “before we even use low carbon fuels,” CEO Andreas Enger said.

Death Toll from Blast at Iranian Port Rises to 40

Death Toll from Blast at Iranian Port Rises to 40

The death toll from a powerful explosion at Iran's biggest port of Bandar Abbas has risen to at least 40, with more than 1,200 people injured, state media reported on Sunday, as firefighters worked to fully extinguish the fire.Saturday's blast took place in the Shahid Rajaee section of the port, Iran's biggest container hub, shattering windows for several kilometres around

Crowley Builds the Future Maritime & Logistics Workforce

Crowley Builds the Future Maritime & Logistics Workforce

Crowley—a legacy U.S. maritime and logistics powerhouse—is making waves with an innovative, people-first approach to workforce development. In a wide-ranging conversation on the Maritime Matters: The Marinelink Podcast, two of Crowley’s senior leaders — Megan Davidson, Chief People and Regulatory Officer, and Jim Bender

A.P. Møller Makes All-Cash Offer to Take Svitzer Private

A.P. Møller Makes All-Cash Offer to Take Svitzer Private

A.P. Møller Holding has, through its wholly owned subsidiary APMH Invest (APMHI), made an all-cash voluntary recommended purchase offer to the shareholders of Svitzer Group to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of the company.A.P. Møller Holding, through its wholly owned subsidiary APMHI, currently owns 47% of the share capital and voting rights of Svitzer.

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)

Two Russian Tankers Flounder in Storm

Two Russian Tankers Flounder in Storm

A Russian oil tanker carrying thousands of tonnes of oil products split apart during a heavy storm on Sunday, spilling oil into the Kerch Strait, while another tanker was also in distress after sustaining damage, Russian officials said.The vessels were in the Kerch Strait between mainland Russia and Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, when they issued distress signals.

Blue Water Announces New CEO

Blue Water Announces New CEO

Thomas Bek, who has been with Blue Water for 29 years, is taking over as CEO from Søren Nørgaard Thomsen, who is leaving the transport and logistics group after seven years.There has been significant development at the Danish transport and logistics group since 2018, when Søren Nørgaard Thomsen took over as CEO.

Fascinated by Shipwrecks Podcast: Episode 8 – Vince Capone

Fascinated by Shipwrecks Podcast: Episode 8 – Vince Capone

The Fascinated by Shipwrecks Podcast, hosted by Kathy A. Smith,  is dedicated to the People & the Science of Maritime Archaeology.EPISODE 8 – Guest: Vince Capone – Hunting Shipwrecks with Side Scan Sonar“The robot is navigating underwater and runs a search pattern, collecting the data.