U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Shipping Down in 2022
CLEVELAND – U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) moved 76.4 million tons of cargo in 2022, a decrease of 6.6 percent compared to 2021. The 2022 float was 7.1 percent below the fleet’s 5-year average.
Iron ore cargos totaled 37.4 million tons, a decrease of 10.2 percent compared to a year earlier. Coal cargos were also down 10.2 percent to 9.3 million tons. Limestone shipments decreased by 1.8 percent, while cement shipments increased by 3.8 percent. Salt and sand cargos were up by 5.9 percent and 30.7 percent, respectively. Grain shipments decreased by 2.6 percent.
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Help wanted: Edelweiss Cruises
Milwaukee River Cruise Line is hiring motivated, hard working, reliable individuals to
work as CAPTAINS aboard our fleet of tour boats this season.
Job Summary: The Captain will safely operate our vessels through high traffic
waterways, contend with changing weather conditions and provide a delightful
experience for our guests.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Safety of the vessel, passengers and crewmembers
Maintain daily cruise schedule
Participate in USCG required training drills
Oversee Deck Crew operations
Follow all company policies as well as USCG rules and regulations
Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older
100 Ton Masters License (USCG)
Experience operating passenger vessels
Pass pre-employment drug test as per USCG regulations
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes nights and weekends
First Aid/ CPR certified
Pay rates based on experience
Flexible Hours
Fun, outdoor work environment
Milwaukee River Cruise Line is hiring motivated, hard working, reliable individuals to
work as CAPTAINS aboard our 19 passenger Pontiki this season.
Job Summary: The Captain will safely operate The Pontiki through high traffic
waterways, contend with changing weather conditions and provide a delightful
experience for our guests.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Safety of the vessel, passengers and crewmembers
Maintain daily cruise schedule
Participate in USCG required training drills
Oversee Deck Crew operations
Follow all company policies as well as USCG rules and regulations
Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older
50 Ton Masters License (USCG)
Experience operating passenger vessels
Pass pre-employment drug test as per USCG regulations
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which includes nights and weekends
First Aid/ CPR certified
Pay rates based on experience
Flexible Hours
Fun, outdoor work environment
Bonus Opportunities available
Help wanted: Interlake Logistics
We are looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Tug/Barge Company that operates on the Great Lakes. Join our fleet and work a rotating schedule of 28 days on the vessel and 28 days off!
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