Boatnerd News – December 14, 2022

Boatnerd News – December 14, 2022

Defense bill includes new $3.2B spending limit for Soo Lock project WASHINGTON, DC – The defense policy bill approved Thursday by the House includes new spending authorization for the ongoing project to build a new Soo Lock at $3.2 billion, which is triple what it had...
Port Reports – December 13, 2022

Port Reports – December 13, 2022

Unless where otherwise noted, port and vessel activity from December 12, 2022. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen I will resume reporting for my ports on Thursday, December 15. A summary of the action from...
Today in Great Lakes History – December 13

Today in Great Lakes History – December 13

On December 13, 1989, Kinsman’s HENRY STEINBRENNER, a.) WILLIAM A. MC GONAGLE was laid up at Toledo’s Lakefront Dock.CANADIAN ENTERPRISE entered service for Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. on December 13, 1979. G.A. TOMLINSON, a.) D.O. MILLS arrived under her own...
Boatnerd News – December 13, 2022

Boatnerd News – December 13, 2022

St. Lawrence Seaway closing December 31 The shipping season is once again coming to an end. For the 2022 navigation season, all vessels have been directed by Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway officials to clear the seaway by 11:59 p.m. on December 20, according to a...
Boatnerd News – December 12, 2022

Boatnerd News – December 12, 2022

Saltie Patagonman Grounds in Seaway after Engine Trouble The saltwater vessel Patagonman ran aground below Cote St Catherine Lock in the Seaway Sunday due to engine trouble. All traffic was stopped until the Groupe Ocean tugs Ocean K. Rusby and Ocean Pierre Julien...