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Shipyard Arbitration Claim Favours Algoma Central

May 07, 2013

Algoma Central Corporation (Algoma) wins in its dispute with a Chinese shipyard at a London, UK, Arbitration Tribunal.The tribunal heard the shipbuilding contract dispute involving Algoma Tankers International Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Algoma Central Corporation…

Great Lakes June 2013 Symposium

May 02, 2013

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association is to present a public program featuring a range of important issues concerning the Great Lakes.The Great Lakes Symposium is a first-of-its- kind public program focusing on timely legal issues impacting the Great Lakes…

Great Lakes/Seaway in New Cruise Ship's Schedule

Apr 30, 2013

Pearl Sea Cruises' 'Pearl Mist', now in final outfitting, will cruise the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway, Canadian Maritimes & New England  in 2014,The brand-new, 210 passenger capacity Pearl Mist has arrived in Maryland for final outfitting before going into service in 2014…

New Coast Guard Response Boat Delivered

Apr 25, 2013

Coast Guard Station Charlevoix, Michigan, accept delivery of the station’s new 45-foot Response Boat-Medium, built by Marinette Marine, of Manitowoc, Wis.The RB-M can respond faster than previous boats of similar size with a top speed in excess…

Rand Appoints Two Directors

Apr 23, 2013

Rand Logistics, Inc. announced that John Binion, most recently the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of United Maritime Group, has been appointed to Rand's Board of Directors. Rand also announced that Michael Lundin, who has…

Illinois River in Flood: Dam Struck by Barges

Apr 22, 2013

A Unified Command of U.S. Coast Guard & the Ingram Barge Company say the Marseilles Dam is structurally sound after 7 barges broke loose nearby.On Friday night the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, providing technical assistance to the Unified Command…

U.S. National Ocean Policy Plan Released

Apr 17, 2013

The Obama Administration releases its final plan for translating the National Ocean Policy into on-the-ground actions to benefit the American people. With significant public input from a wide spectrum of individuals and interests, the final…

Maritime Academy to Host K-12 Maritime Education Symposium

Apr 16, 2013

Renee Marazon, Superintendent, The Maritime Academy of Toledo, announced that the first-ever “K-12 Maritime Education Great Lakes and Inland Waterways Symposium” will be held Friday, April 26, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Maritime Academy at 803 Water St…

WCI Reacts to President's Budget Proposal

Apr 14, 2013

The US Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) has mixed feelings about the impact on their sector of President Obama's FY 2014 budget proposals.WCI's initial views were as follows: This budget is steady-state with the overall funding level essentially…

Earlybird 2013 Great Lake Port Arrivals

Apr 02, 2013

The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor celebrates the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway 2013 international shipping season with the recent arrival of two vessels.On March 22, the St. Lawrence Seaway opened its locks for ocean vessels from around…

Lake Michigan Marinas Applaud Dredging Assistance Package

Mar 22, 2013

The Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) thanks the Michigan State House and Senate for speedy support of bills.The package included assistance to public and private marinas and helped streamline the regulatory process within the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality…

Great Lakes 2013 Shipping Preparations Begin

Mar 20, 2013

The Coast Guard Cutter 'Mackinaw' breaks ice in Western Lake Superior in preparation for the upcoming shipping season.The Mackinaw (WLBB-30) is the only U.S. heavy ice breaking resource assigned to the Great Lakes and in addition to heavy…

Great Lakes Shipyard Awarded Coast Guard Contract

Mar 19, 2013

The shipyard has been awarded a drydocking & repair contract for the United States Coast Guard Cutter 'Neah Bay' (WTGB-105). Contracted work includes routine drydocking and underwater hull maintenance, including inspection and testing of propulsion systems…

Canadian Seaway: Transit Rate Increase

Mar 18, 2013

The Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) increase tolls 3% for 2013 season.There are no tolls charged for transiting the U.S. section of the Seaway's lock system which is operated by the U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation…

Port of Cleveland to Address Critical Problems

Mar 12, 2013

The Port is leading critical intitiatives for river renewal and infrastructure improvements.In cooperation with the City of Cleveland, the Port is taking a lead role in solving a set of connected and critical environmental and infrastructure…

Logistics News

USACE to Dredge Cleveland Harbor

USACE to Dredge Cleveland Harbor

Crowley Names Shook SVP & GM of Land Transportation Services

Crowley Names Shook SVP & GM of Land Transportation Services

FBI Says Chinese Hackers Preparing to Attack US Infrastructure

FBI Says Chinese Hackers Preparing to Attack US Infrastructure

Unified Command Reflects on Key Bridge Disaster Response Efforts

Unified Command Reflects on Key Bridge Disaster Response Efforts

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