VIKING STAR

  • General
    • Vessel Name : VIKING STAR
    • Operator : VIKING FLEET, INC.
    • Ships Type (ICST) : Other Carriers (Specialized)
    • Vessel Type : Ferry
    • Construction : Steel
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 650
  • Location
    • City : MONTAUK
    • STATE : NY
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 59
    • Full Load Capacity : 50 Short ton
    • Passenger Capacity : 150
  • Size
    • Register length : 88.3 Feet
    • Regular Breadth : 22 Feet
    • Overall Length : 88.3 Feet
    • Overall Breadt : 22 Feet
    • Load draft : 8.5 Feet
    • Light Draft : 1 Feet
    • Height : 35 Feet
  • Other
    • Year : 1978
    • EQUIP1 : NONE
    • Coast Guard Number : 526153

VIKING FLEET, INC.

  • Area of Operation : MONTAUK LONG ISLAND, NY TO NEW LONDON, CT AND BLOCK ISLAND, RI
  • Principal Commodity : PASSENGERS

VIKING FIVESTAR

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

VIKING STARIPER

  • Type : Passenger Vessel
  • Construction : Wood

VIKING STARSHIP

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

VIKING SUPER STAR

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

News

Tom Cruise Visits Aircraft Carrier USS George H.W. Bush

Tom Cruise Visits Aircraft Carrier USS George H.W. Bush

One of Hollywood's biggest stars recently paid a visit to U.S. Navy sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).Top Gun: Maverick producer and star Tom Cruise was joined by writer and producer Christopher McQuarrie, and editor Eddie Hamilton, along with Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, for the stop.

Philippines to Deploy Subsea ROV to Pinpoint Location of Stricken Tanker

Philippines to Deploy Subsea ROV to Pinpoint Location of Stricken Tanker

Philippine authorities believe they have found the location of a tanker that sank off a central province last week, the environment ministry said on Monday, amid a race to assess the extent of an oil spill and contain further environmental damage.The tanker, the MT Princess Empress, is thought to be lying at about 1,200 feet (366 meters) below sea level, off Oriental Mindoro province

Lone Star Buys Shipyards Group Titan from Carlyle, Stellex Capital

Lone Star Buys Shipyards Group Titan from Carlyle, Stellex Capital

Lone Star Funds has reached a del to buy U.S. shipbuilding and repair group Titan Acquisition Holdings from peer investment firms Carlyle and Stellex Capital Management. Financial terms were not disclosed.Titan is comprised of Vigor Industrial LLC, an infrastructure, defense, and maritime services company based in Portland, Ore.

Hull Fouling Spoils Australia-New Zealand Cruise

Hull Fouling Spoils Australia-New Zealand Cruise

Viking Cruises will compensate hundreds of passengers on its Orion cruise ship after cruisers were forced to stay on board and miss multiple stops because officials blocked port access due to marine growth on the ship's hull.The 930-guest capacity Viking Orion docked in Sydney on Wednesday, the final stop on what is normally a 15-day, 9-stop cruise of New Zealand and Australia.

Equinor, BP JV Hires DEME for Offshore Wind Cable Installation in U.S.

Equinor, BP JV Hires DEME for Offshore Wind Cable Installation in U.S.

Offshore installation services company DEME Offshore has won a "substantial" contract for the transportation and installation of the inter-array cables for the Empire Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind farms being developed in the U.S. by Empire Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Equinor and BP.For DEME, a substantial contract represents a value of EUR 150–300 million.

Superyacht Delivered for NBA Star Tony Parker

Superyacht Delivered for NBA Star Tony Parker

Infinity Nine, the second of the Kando series of contemporary explorer yachts from AvA Yachts was delivered to its owner NBA basketball star Tony Parker in early November.Atilla Küçükdiker, chairman and founder of AvA Yachts, said, “It is a proud and happy day that we as AvA Yachts team have delivered Infinity Nine! We describe our Kando series yachts as contemporary explorers and Infinity Nine

Fincantieri Delivers Viking's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cruise Ship

Fincantieri Delivers Viking's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cruise Ship

Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri announced it has delivered the first vessel for luxury cruise operator Viking equipped with an emissions reducing hydrogen fuel cell system.Identical to Viking’s other ocean ships, the 47,800 ton Viking Neptune is fitted with a small hydrogen fuel system, making it the cruise industry’s first ship to test the use of hydrogen power for on board operations.

Fincantieri Bags €1.7 Billion in Orders from Viking

Fincantieri Bags €1.7 Billion in Orders from Viking

Italian shipbuilding giant Fincantieri said it has secured another €1.7 billion in newbuild orders from luxury cruise line Viking.The two companies, which entered an agreement for six newbuild options in March 2018, have put into effect the contracts for the third and fourth ships. The companies also have signed the contract for the fifth and sixth units, subject to access to financing.

Russian Separatists Seize Two Foreign Ships in Mariupol

Russian Separatists Seize Two Foreign Ships in Mariupol

Russian-backed separatists have seized two foreign-flagged ships in the eastern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, saying they are now "state property", in the first such moves against commercial shipping, letters seen by Reuters showed.Mariupol, on Ukraine's southern coast, fell under the control of Russian and separatist forces in May after a months-long siege.

Disney Unveils First New Cruise Ship in a Decade

Disney Unveils First New Cruise Ship in a Decade

Chief Executive Bob Chapek introduced Walt Disney Co's first new cruise ship in a decade on Wednesday, the culmination of the first project the former theme parks executive championed to the company's board of directors.The launch of the 4,000-passenger Disney Wish is a bright spot for Chapek

Viking Supply Ships' Four AHTS Deal In Russia Canceled

Viking Supply Ships' Four AHTS Deal In Russia Canceled

Swedish offshore vessel operator Viking Supply Ships has informed that a previously announced contract in Russia for four of its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels has now been canceled.Viking Supply Ships had early on February 8 said it had secured a multi-season contract worth 18.

Linda Fagan Confirmed as First Woman USCG Commandant

Linda Fagan Confirmed as First Woman USCG Commandant

Adm. Linda L. Fagan has been confirmed as the 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, clearing way for her to be the first woman top officer in one of the military services. The Senate on Wednesday approved Fagan’s promotion, along with those of five other senior Coast Guard officers, by unanimous consent.Nominated for the role by President Joe Biden in April, Fagan will succeed Adm.