WARREN COUNTY

  • General
    • Vessel Name : WARREN COUNTY 0
    • Operator : WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 0
    • Ships Type (ICST) : 432 0
    • Vessel Type : 35 0
    • Construction : A 0
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 470 0
  • Location
    • City : VICKSBURG 0
    • STATE : MS 0
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 17 0
  • Size
    • Register length : 35.5 257
    • Regular Breadth : 15.1 257
    • Overall Length : 35.5 257
    • Overall Breadt : 15.1 257
    • Load draft : 5 257
    • Light Draft : 5 257
    • Height : 12 257
  • Other
    • Year : 2005 0
    • EQUIP1 : NONE 0
    • Coast Guard Number : 1172100 0

WARREN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

  • Area of Operation : MILE 5 OF THE YAZOO RIVER DIVERSION CANAL, ON ESTABLISHED FERRY ROUTE BETWEEN RIGHT AND LEFT BANKS AT VICKSBURG, MS 0
  • Principal Commodity : PASSENGERS AND VEHICLES 0

KINGS POINT FERRY

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

KINGS POINT FERRY II

  • Type : 13 0
  • Construction : A 0

News

One Year Ago Today: U.S. Maritime Industry Delivers in Wake of FSK Bridge Collapse

One Year Ago Today: U.S. Maritime Industry Delivers in Wake of FSK Bridge Collapse

We are at the one-year since the Francis Scott Key (FSK) Bridge collapsed over the Patapsco River’s Fort McHenry Channel in Baltimore, Maryland.  Nearly 100 percent of the wreckage and debris removal was conducted by the Jones Act private sector U.S. maritime industry.  The FSK collapsed at about 1:28 a.m.

Navigating the Stormy Seas of U.S. Offshore Wind

Navigating the Stormy Seas of U.S. Offshore Wind

Companies that once committed to investing in U.S. offshore wind infrastructure and supply chains are now scrapping their plans as the industry experiences significant challenges. These setbacks stem from project delays, soaring costs, and the potential loss of federal support under former President Donald Trump’s proposed policies.

BOEM Okays Maryland Offshore Wind Plans

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced its approval of the Construction and Operations Plan for the Maryland Offshore Wind project.This is the final approval needed for the project from BOEM following the Department of the Interior’s September 2024 Record of Decision.

US Judge Approves Shipping Companies' Settlement with DOJ Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

US Judge Approves Shipping Companies' Settlement with DOJ Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

A U.S. judge approved on Friday a $102 million settlement by the companies that owned and operated the ship that struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, killing six people.The payment, approved by U.S. District Judge James Bredar, resolves the U.S. government's claims after the Justice Department filed a civil claim in September seeking $103 million from two Singaporean companies

NSMV Patriot State Delivered to Massachusetts Maritime Academy

NSMV Patriot State Delivered to Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) officially took custody of its new training ship Patriot State during a handover ceremony on October 11.The vessel is the second of five being built by Philly Shipyard under the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) program, designed to provide a purpose-built

US Justice Dept Will Inspect Containership Dali, Signaling Potential Lawsuit

US Justice Dept Will Inspect Containership Dali, Signaling Potential Lawsuit

The U.S. government signaled in a court filing on Wednesday for the first time that it may file a claim against the owner of the ship that caused the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.U.S. Justice Department attorney Laine Goodhue submitted a letter, opens new tab notifying U.S.

INSIGHTS: Timo Vesala, ABB Marine & Ports

INSIGHTS: Timo Vesala, ABB Marine & Ports

Timo Vesala, Account Manager, Americas, at ABB Marine & Ports, is responsible for newbuild sales in the Americas market. Since joining ABB in 2018, he has gathered extensive experience in the marine industry with a focus on electrification and propulsion systems. He holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Aalto University, Finland

Trump names Panama Envoy, Talks Tough on Panama Canal

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has picked Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama after having threatened for the U.S. to reassert control over the Panama Canal it handed over 25 years ago.Trump described Cabrera as "a fierce fighter for America First principles" who he said has been instrumental in driving economic growth and fostering

‘It’s in Our Blood!’ Blount Boats Celebrates 75 Years

‘It’s in Our Blood!’ Blount Boats Celebrates 75 Years

Seventy-five years in business is no small feat, especially in an industry that is tougher than most: shipbuilding. Blount Boats is celebrating the impressive milestone this year.Established in 1949, the Warren, R.I. shipbuilder is led today by founder Luther H. Blount’s daughters: president and CFO Marcia Blount and executive vice president / human resources Julie Blount

Hurricane Milton Bears Down on Florida's Gulf Coast

Hurricane Milton Bears Down on Florida's Gulf Coast

Hurricane Milton closed in on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday, spawning tornados and lashing the region with rain and wind hours ahead of its expected landfall near Tampa Bay, where it could deliver a life-threatening surge of seawater to communities along the waterfront.Millions of people along a stretch of more than 300 miles (483 km) of coastline were under evacuation orders

Monstrous Hurricane Milton.... Triggering Evacuations From Storm-Weary Florida Coast

Monstrous Hurricane Milton.... Triggering Evacuations From Storm-Weary Florida Coast

- An expanding Hurricane Milton churned toward Florida's battered Gulf Coast on Tuesday, where more than 1 million people were ordered to evacuate a day before the monster storm is forecast to slam the Tampa Bay area.Milton, which exploded on Monday into one of the most intense Atlantic hurricanes on record, was forecast to make landfall late on Wednesday

US Awards Nearly $300 Million to Support Ferry Upgrades

US Awards Nearly $300 Million to Support Ferry Upgrades

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has unveiled nearly $300 million in grants from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aimed at transforming and expanding ferry systems across the United States. This substantial investment will support the modernization of ferry services, which are vital for millions of Americans.