Boatnerd News – May 13, 2024

Boatnerd News – May 13, 2024

Fednav adds  Federal Ohio to its Laker-class fleet Fednav Ltd. of Montreal has added another new vessel, Federal Ohio (IMO 9975399). built in 2024 at the Oshima Shipbuilding Ltd. shipyard in Oshima, Japan. This is the first time that Fednav Ltd. has named one of its...
Port Report  May 13, 2024

Port Report May 13, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Sunday, May 12, 2024, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...
Today in Great Lakes History – May 13

Today in Great Lakes History – May 13

1871:   On 13 May 1871, NORTHERNER (wooden barge, 220 foot, 1,391 gross tons) was launched by Capt. Wescott at Marine City, Michigan. Her master builder was John J. Hill. She was towed to Detroit to be fitted out and there was talk of eventually converting her to a...
Boatnerd News – May 12, 2024

Boatnerd News – May 12, 2024

Algoma Bear arrives at Hamilton HAMILTON, ON – The Algoma Bear (IMO 9619309), built in 2024 in China and the newest and most efficient, modern vessel in the Algoma fleet, arrived at Hamilton on May 8 in the early morning. The vessel moored at Pier 26 N – GLS but will...
Port Report  May 12, 2024

Port Report May 12, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Saturday, May 11, 2024, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...