Ice Hampers BayShip Winter Arrivals

Tugs and icebreakers braved sub-zero temps Monday to get two 1,000-footers through the ice and into BayShip for winter layup. The tugs Jimmy L and Donald J Sarter, the USCG Mackinaw and USCG Mobile Bay all worked hard to get the 1,000 footers James R. Barker and Paul R. safely docked, however it looks like the both are going to sit the night in the bay. They are going to move the Cort early in the morning out of the dock she is berthed at to make room.

Historic S.S. City of Milwaukee ‘boatel’ taking reservations for 2025

MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, MI – Enjoy history with a view when you stay aboard this retired Great Lakes car ferry that serves as a “boatel” during the summertime.

The S.S. City of Milwaukee, near Manistee, is taking reservations for the 2025 season.

“2024 was a banner year for us with record-breaking guest numbers and several fully booked weekends,” officials said on Facebook. “We’re thrilled to embark on another fantastic year, which helps us keep our ship and museum operations running smoothly and preserves the rich legacy of the Great Lakes car ferries.”

The season runs May 23 through Aug. 24 with the boatel open Friday-Sunday in May and August, and Thursday-Sunday in June and July.

Read the full M Live story here: https://www.mlive.com/life/2025/01/historic-boatel-on-picturesque-up-north-lake-taking-reservations-for-2025-stays.html

2025 Increase of Seaway Tolls Announced

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) has announced a 3.5% increase of Tolls and Wharfage & Storage Charges for the upcoming navigation season.

The Schedules of Tolls and Wharfage & Storage Charges are available here: Seaway Handbook – Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System (greatlakes-seaway.com)