BoatnerdNews – February 17, 2024

BoatnerdNews – February 17, 2024

Video marks official retirement of Algoma Transport On Jan. 8, the laker Algoma Transport rang “Finished With Engines” for the last time. Here’s a short video,, courtesy Algoma Central. https://www.facebook.com/reel/721112516823881 Top 10 Soo Locks vessel transits for...
Port Report  February 17, 2024

Port Report February 17, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, February 16, 2024, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net   PORT REPORT  2/17/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA-Tom Geiger 2/19/2024  Federal Dart-ETA-7:00 AM 2/20/2024 ...
Today in Great Lakes History –  February 17

Today in Great Lakes History –  February 17

1977:  February 17, 1977 – The CITY OF MIDLAND 41 shortly after departing Ludington encountered a heavy ridge of ice that snapped all the blades off her starboard propeller. One of the blades ripped a hole two feet long by three inches wide which caused the 41...
BoatnerdNews – February 16, 2024

BoatnerdNews – February 16, 2024

Northern Venture leaves lay-up Northern Venture departed her lay-up berth at Ojibway, ON, headed for Ashtabula Friday morning.   U.S. shipping companies pour $120 million into Great Lakes states CLEVELAND, OH – The annual process of maintaining the U.S.-flagged...
Port Report  February 16, 2024

Port Report February 16, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, February 15, 2024, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net   PORT REPORT  2/16/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA-Tom Geiger 2/16/2024  Amurborg-IN PORT 2/19/2024  Federal...