Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Increases 25.5 Percent in March
CLEVELAND – Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 1.6 million tons in March, an increase of 25.5 percent compared to 2023. Loadings also topped the month’s 5-year average by 47.5Percent.
Year-to-date the iron ore trade stands at 4.4 million tons, an increase of 16.8 percent compared to a year ago. Iron ore shipments are 31.9 percent above their 5-year average for the first three months of the year.
Since 1880, Lake Carriers’ has represented the U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleet, which today can move more than 90 million tons of cargos annually that are the foundation of American industry, infrastructure, and power: iron ore, stone, coal, cement, and other dry bulk materials such as grain, salt, and sand. More information is available at www.lcaships.com.
Eric Peace
Vice President
Lake Carriers’ Association
25651 Detroit Road, Suite 102
Westlake, Ohio 44145
(440) 333-9996 (office) | (410) 703-8792 (mobile)
Lake Superior gale sends vessels to anchor
Due to northeast gale warnings Tuesday evening on Lake Superior, with wind speeds up to 45 knots, the Arthur M. Anderson locked upbound and then went to anchor in Goulais Bay. Tug Wilfred M. Cohen spent some time escorting the Dirk S. VanEnkevort in Whitefish Bay, then accompanied her to the Waiska Bay anchorage. Spruceglen, Frontenac and Herbert C. Jackson were anchored at DeTour. Farther to the west, the Marquette-bound Kaye E. Barker sought shelter at the lower end of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Other vessels, including the downbound Edwin H. Gott and Federal Franklin, were hugging the north shore of Lake Superior, as was the upbound Lee A. Tregurtha.
Opening For Chief Engineer – Interlake Logistics
Interlake Logistics Solutions, Inc. operates the versatile articulated tug-barge Undaunted-Pere Marquette, which carries diverse cargoes on the Great Lakes. Equipped to self-load cargo with an 800C John Deere excavator, long reach material handler, the uniquely outfitted vessel can utilize a clam bucket for flowable material or a five-tine grapple for large rocks and scrap metal. The tug Undaunted that powers the Pere Marquette 41 is a repowered Navy ATA/Rescue Tug that served in World War II. The barge Pere Marquette41 is the repurposed carferry City of Midland.
The Chief Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel’s (both tug and barge) machinery and propulsion plants.
Responsibilities:
- Both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of equipment / machinery.
- Ordering needed supplies and maintaining inventories.
- Proper record keeping, documentation and adherence to rules and regulations.
- Working with the Engine Utility to maintain a clean, safe, and positive work environment.
- This is not an all-inclusive list, but an overview of responsibilities.
Qualifications/Certifications Required:
- Minimum requirement; Valid USCG license, Chief Engineer (Limited) with at least a 2000HP endorsement.
- TWIC Card
- Current Physical / USCG Medical Certificate.
- DOT Drug Screen
- Legally eligible to work in the USA (proof of identity or eligibility required.
The rotation is 28 days on the vessel and 28 days off. After completing a 90-day probationary period, your eligible for medical, dental, vision and a 401k plan.
Applicants please apply thru website: www.ssbadger.com
