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Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by GuestfromEU » October 13, 2020, 6:32 am

RogerKYS wrote:Thanks. We will fix for 2021.
You can note the engine as MaK 6M32C. Same engine manufacturer as other vessels with MaK engines (John G. Munson, Saginaw, et al).

MaK is now wholly owned by Caterpillar, but the MaK name is used for engine designs originating from MaK.

Only mention this to you, Roger, in case you would like to keep consistency in the book.

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by BigRiver » October 12, 2020, 9:17 pm

Thanks. We will fix for 2021.

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by Jon Paul » October 12, 2020, 6:21 pm

hausen wrote:
Jon Paul wrote:Did they repower the Dirk? KYS '20 has it listed as 3000bhp and that's not gonna handle a barge the size of Michigan Trader
The tug Joseph H. Thompson Jr. (now Dirk S. VanEnkevort was repowered in 2006. According to https://greatlakesships.wordpress.com/joseph-h-thompson-jr/, details are as follows:

Repower – 2006

Engine Type: Diesel Engine, Engine Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Engine Model: 6M32C
Number of Engines: 2
Rated HP: 7500 BHP
Thank you. Apparently Know Your Ships 2020 had incorrect info.

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by hausen » October 12, 2020, 4:55 pm

Jon Paul wrote:Did they repower the Dirk? KYS '20 has it listed as 3000bhp and that's not gonna handle a barge the size of Michigan Trader
The tug Joseph H. Thompson Jr. (now Dirk S. VanEnkevort was repowered in 2006. According to https://greatlakesships.wordpress.com/joseph-h-thompson-jr/, details are as follows:

Repower – 2006

Engine Type: Diesel Engine, Engine Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Engine Model: 6M32C
Number of Engines: 2
Rated HP: 7500 BHP

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by Jon Paul » October 12, 2020, 4:23 pm

Did they repower the Dirk? KYS '20 has it listed as 3000bhp and that's not gonna handle a barge the size of Michigan Trader

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by Guest » October 12, 2020, 1:12 pm

Guest wrote:The tug ex-Joseph H. Thompson now known as the Dirk S. Vanenkevort will be used for the Michigan Trader. The tug is still in Toledo.
Correction* Erie, PA

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by ashland69 » October 11, 2020, 2:09 am

garbear wrote:
Denny wrote:So now that the Michigan Trader is ready supposedly, when then will the Dirk depart from Erie to Sturgeon Bay and to connect with the new built barge? I would assume it will be anytime now as I think both are done and ready to go at any given notice! Since we are about half way into October now, I would think that VanEnkevort would want to have this new duo out and operating very soon before the Fall weather really starts to turn soon. I’m sure there is a few bugs if you will to be worked out and I’d think VanEnkevort would want to get them worked out and on ASAP before any Fall weather issues in November and also December. Just my two cents and thoughts only. Any info is appreciated and Yes I know about the Press Release but haven’t had the time to read it yet.
Thought I'd read several months ago the Dirk was supposed to be paired with the Joe Thompson and Thompson Jr. was to go to the Michigan Trader.
As I understand it, the Dirk S. VanEnkevort is the former Joseph H. Thompson, Jr.

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by garbear » October 10, 2020, 7:24 pm

Chris M wrote:The Dirk is the Thompson Jr., it was renamed during its rebuild

Thanks, Chris.

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by Chris M » October 10, 2020, 5:27 pm

The Dirk is the Thompson Jr., it was renamed during its rebuild

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by garbear » October 10, 2020, 4:48 pm

Denny wrote:So now that the Michigan Trader is ready supposedly, when then will the Dirk depart from Erie to Sturgeon Bay and to connect with the new built barge? I would assume it will be anytime now as I think both are done and ready to go at any given notice! Since we are about half way into October now, I would think that VanEnkevort would want to have this new duo out and operating very soon before the Fall weather really starts to turn soon. I’m sure there is a few bugs if you will to be worked out and I’d think VanEnkevort would want to get them worked out and on ASAP before any Fall weather issues in November and also December. Just my two cents and thoughts only. Any info is appreciated and Yes I know about the Press Release but haven’t had the time to read it yet.
Thought I'd read several months ago the Dirk was supposed to be paired with the Joe Thompson and Thompson Jr. was to go to the Michigan Trader.

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by Denny » October 10, 2020, 4:24 pm

So now that the Michigan Trader is ready supposedly, when then will the Dirk depart from Erie to Sturgeon Bay and to connect with the new built barge? I would assume it will be anytime now as I think both are done and ready to go at any given notice! Since we are about half way into October now, I would think that VanEnkevort would want to have this new duo out and operating very soon before the Fall weather really starts to turn soon. I’m sure there is a few bugs if you will to be worked out and I’d think VanEnkevort would want to get them worked out and on ASAP before any Fall weather issues in November and also December. Just my two cents and thoughts only. Any info is appreciated and Yes I know about the Press Release but haven’t had the time to read it yet.

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by Guest » October 10, 2020, 4:13 pm

The tug ex-Joseph H. Thompson now known as the Dirk S. Vanenkevort will be used for the Michigan Trader. The tug is still in Toledo.

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by BeeZee » October 10, 2020, 2:56 pm

Found some information on the Michigan Trader at this website . https://freighterfreak.wordpress.com/20 ... her-barge/

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by Guest » October 10, 2020, 1:02 pm

BeeZee wrote:Is the Michigan Trader still at the shipyard? I look on Marine Traffic AIS but couldn't find it.

Take care, Bernie.
It is. Barges don't have AIS.

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by garbear » October 10, 2020, 9:57 am

BeeZee wrote:Is the Michigan Trader still at the shipyard? I look on Marine Traffic AIS but couldn't find it.

Take care, Bernie.
Check the Sturgeon Bay post below.

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by BeeZee » October 10, 2020, 9:23 am

Is the Michigan Trader still at the shipyard? I look on Marine Traffic AIS but couldn't find it.

Take care, Bernie.

Re: VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by GuestfromEU » October 9, 2020, 8:37 pm

The molten sulphur barge Bahia de Tampa has been tied up in Port Redwing, Florida (near Tampa) for some time now.

VanEnkevort Tug and Barge

by Mr Link » October 9, 2020, 12:46 pm

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding issued a press release today announcing that the new barge Michigan Trader has been delivered to VanEnkevort Tug and Barge.

First of all, congratulations to VanEnkevort for expanding their Great Lakes fleet. Second, the press release mentioned that VanEnkevort operates barges in the Gulf of Mexico. I was unaware of this, but a quick review of VanEnkevort's website mentions that they operate 4 phosphoric acid barges and one molten sulfur carrying ATB on the Gulf.

Does anyone know how long VanEnkevort has been operating vessel in the Gulf?

Thanks in advance for any info.

Press release on Michigan Trader delivery: https://fincantierimarinegroup.com/10-9 ... pcwa-vNSFo

VanEnkevort "fleet" page: https://www.vtbarge.com/vtbourfleet

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