Fire reported on historic cargo vessel CUYAHOGA in Great Lakes
The US Coast Guard has reported a fire on the Great Lakes' most aged cargo vessel, the "CUYAHOGA," which, at 81 years old, remains ablaze.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard has reported a fire on the Great Lakes' most aged cargo vessel, the "CUYAHOGA," which, at 81 years old, remains ablaze.
Read moreOn 7th November, efforts were underway in an attempt to refloat a Great Lakes freighter that went aground causing a local tourist attraction along the St. Clair River in Michigan.
Read moreOn 23th May, a fire broke out aboard a Canadian-registered bulk carrier transiting on Lake Erie near Pelee Island, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
Read moreOn 17th May, the Mark W. Barker, the first U.S. ship built last year on the Great Lakes since 1983, ran soft aground in the Detroit River after the freighter lost propulsion.
Read moreThe first ever LNG bunkering took place on the Great Lakes area last week, when the MV Damia Desgagnés, carrying a load of asphalt, docked at the Port of Hamilton’s Pier 22 to refuel before departing for Detroit.
Read moreSt. Lawrence Seaway reported that U.S. Great Lakes ports marked mixed volume results during June following the coronavirus crisis.
Read moreThe Great Lakes - St Lawrence Seaway System published its opening of the 2019 navigation season and maximum allowable drafts. The 2019 opening of the navigation will take place in Welland Canal, on March 22, 0800 hours (DST) and in Montreal, Lake Ontario Section, March 26, 0800 hours (DST).
Read morePresident Donald Trump signed a bill in late October, concerning The Great Lakes shipping community, of approximately $1 billion for constructing a second lock, aiming to allow transports of large "Laker" vessels at the Soo Locks in the north of Michigan at the eastern terminus of Lake Superior.
Read moreUnder the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960, USCG has proposed new base pilotage rates and surcharges for the 2019 shipping season. This rule would adjust the pilotage rates to account for anticipated traffic, an increase in the number of pilots, anticipated inflation, and surcharges for applicant pilots.
Read moreUSCG and the Canadian Coast Guard renewed their Memorandum of Understanding between their agencies concerning Coast Guard icebreaking services in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway maritime transportation system, on January 18. The new agreement improves the mutual commitment for ensuring important icebreaking operations in the Great Lakes region.
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