Port Reports – September 17, 2022

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Marquette, MI – Oggdo Bogdo
The American Spirit watched the Kaye E. Barker arrive the south side of the docks at 04:19, unload stone, load ore, and depart for Dearborn at midnight. Alas, being a thousand footer means longer loads than the classic (smaller) ships. In fact, the Spirit even watched the next generation Barker arrive in the time it took to load! The ‘Mark-ette’ day festivities will have to be postponed until the early morning though , as the Mark W. Barker had to wait in the fog for the elder Barker to depart before making her Marquette debut.

Port Inland, MI – Andrew Meyer
Regular visitor Great Republic arrived at 0936 on September 13. She’d depart at 2025 and be replaced by the John G. Munson moments later. The classic Bradley boat would make her exit at 1121 on September 14. Cuyahoga arrived around 1700 Friday evening.

Southern Lake Michigan Ports – Andrew Meyer
Chicago Area, IL/IN: Caroline McKee is due late Friday in Chicago. Lee A. Tregurtha is due sometime Saturday in Buffington.
Indiana Harbor, IN: A late Monday evening arrival by the American Integrity would prove to be the only traffic until Wednesday. Integrity would roll out of port at 1235 that day, followed by the Sam Laud at 1334. The Laud would depart at 0032 on Thursday morning for Manistee. Mesabi Miner would arrive at 1730 Friday evening. Joseph l. Block is due to arrive at 1800 on September 17.
Gary, IN: With the exception of a number of tugs, including the Kimberly Selvick, Philip R. Clarke has been the only big stuff since the beginning of the week. She arrived early on Friday morning, and departed at 1431. Edgar B. Speer is due, but not until September 19. She’s actually still in Two Harbors at the time of this writing.
Burns Harbor, IN: Dorothy Ann and Pathfinder arrived late on September 12, and would proceed to spend about 48 hours in port, finally departing on Wednesday evening at 2032. Burns Harbor arrived Tuesday evening, and would also spend a bit longer than  average in town, with around a 36 hour turnaround. Sam Laud, on the other hand, would have a quick eight hour visit, arriving on Thursday morning at 0241 and departing at 1059. Federal Kivalina departed late Thursday, at 2139, ending a fairly busy day in the port. A number of tugs, including Anglian Lady, have been in and around the port the last several days, including the “Dawg House.” Indiana Harbor is due to arrive on Saturday evening, followed by the Wilfred Sykes later on this weekend. 

Grand Haven, MI – Oggdo Bogdo
Contrary to what Marine Traffic insists, the Herbert C. Jackson will not be making a historic ocean voyage to Fernandina, Florida. Herbie will stick to fresh water for now and be visiting Ferrysburg after arriving through Grand Haven in the early morning on Saturday. She will likely unload stone from Port Dolomite at Verplank. For now, Ferrysburg and Fernandina will continue to battle for the prestigious code of ‘USFER’.

Muskegon, MI – Oggdo Bogdo
Cruise ship Le Dumont d’Urville arrived at 07:02 to visit for the day. This is her second visit this year. The sleek French vessel departed at 19:11, headed to Milwaukee next. Further ahead, the Samuel de Champlain/Innovation will be arriving.

Drummond Island, MI – Andrew Meyer
The Drummond Islander III has been busy, seemingly giving the Drummond Islander IV a bit of a rest. The Joseph H. Thompson and Laura VanEnkevort made a pit stop for just under five hours to top off a load of stone she received in Calcite on the morning of September 14.

Calcite, MI – Andrew Meyer
Finishing up her second visit within 4 days, the American Mariner departed at 1023 on September 13. By the end of the day, Laura L. VanEnkevort would appear on the horizon with her WWII-era consort Joseph H. Thompson. The pair would spend a short time in port- only seven hours, before steaming off for Drummond Island, presumably for a split load. The stone is now in Cleveland, as is the ATB. The John J. Boland would arrive at 2108 on September 14, and departed at 1130 on Thursday. The second WWII era vessel of the week, the Lee A. Tregurtha, arrived at high noon on Thursday, and Great Republic would arrive at 2125 for another regular visit. An 0238 departure Friday by the Lee would mark the beginning of a busy day in Calcite. Great Republic departed at 1414, and was replaced by the Menominee and Olive L. Moore shortly thereafter. John G. Munson arrived at 2053. No traffic is expected for the next day or two. 

Goderich, ON – Bruce Douglas
Algoma Niagara cleared 06.41 Thursday upbound for Milwaukee with salt.  Algoma Buffalo arrived 19.56 Thursday loading at Compass Minerals.

Lake Erie Ports – Bill Kloss
Monroe, MI: American Century departed for Duluth at 07:05.
Toledo, OH: Departures were  Prentiss Brown/ St. Marys Challenger for Charlevoix and Wilfred Sykes for Burns Harbor. In port are Clyde S. VanEnkevort/Erie Trader and Federal Fraser.
Sandusky, OH: CSL Niagara departed at 01:30 with coal for Nanticoke.
Cleveland, OH: Laura L. VanEnkevort/Joseph H. Thompson arrived at 00:41 and proceeded up the Cuyahoga River to the Cliffs stone dock. Once empty, the tug and barge went to the Bulk Terminal. Manitowoc arrived at 03:26, unloaded stone and departed for Ashtabula at 11:54. Fraserborg, Lake St. Clair and  ABB Vanessa are all at the Port docks. American Courage is on the shuttles.
Fairport Harbor, OH: John J. Boland arrived at 18:41 with stone for Osborne.
Nanticoke, ON: CSL Niagara arrived at Stelco at 15:53 and unloaded taconite. Harvest Spirit  Algocanada Algoscotia

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Green Bay, WI – Port of Green Bay
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Hamilton, ON – Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority
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