The Great Lakes Ballast Water Working Group (BWWG) has released its 2012 Summary of Great Lakes Seaway Ballast Water Management.The mission of the BWWG is to harmonize ballast water management efforts between: the U.S. Coast Guard; Transport Canada…
Great Lakes Shipyard says it is ready and able to accept winter work projects for the current and upcoming off seasons. Their facility is located on 16 acres in the Old River Channel on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio with water front dockage of approximately 2…
International Shipholding Corporation closes public offering of $25 Million of its 9.50% Series A cumulative redeemable perpetual preferred stock.Dividends will be payable on the Series A Preferred Shares at an initial rate of 9.50% per annum of the stated liquidation preference when…
Seaway Notice No.1, 2013, gives information on the opening of the 2013 navigation season and maximum allowable drafts.The opening of the 2013 navigation season is scheduled to take place on the following dates and times: Montreal / Lake Ontario and the Welland Canal will open on March 22…
Overall U.S. maritime cargo volumes in the Great Lakes region are recovering from extreme lows experienced in 2009 finds a MARAD study.The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) report 'Status of the U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Water Transportation Industry'…
Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes in January totaled 3.2 million tons, a decrease of 11% compared to a year ago. The comparison is somewhat problematic, as the locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, stayed open until January 18 in 2012…
Harper government announces pan-Canadian risk assessment study on marine safety. The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that Transport Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Coast Guard and Environment Canada…
Dr. Arthur H. Sulzer, Captain USN (Ret), Sworn in as Member, Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Dr. Sulzer BackgroundDr. Arthur H. Sulzer, Captain USN (ret), is President of Arthur H. Sulzer Associates…
The U.S. Senate confirmed William J. Mielke and Arthur H. Sulzer as members of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Advisory Board on January 1. William J. Mielke is Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Ruekert/Mielke…
Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. Announces Feasibility Study for Crude Oil Shipping. Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: CLMT) ('Calumet') announced it will explore the feasibility of building and operating a crude oil loading dock on Lake Superior…
To comply with internationally agreed practices, Canada & the U.S. are eliminating overlapping coverage of electronic navigational charts (ENCs). New changes will soon take effect in the Great Lakes. Under the new ENC coverage scheme, each…
US EPA awards Blue Water Satellite contract to providie satellite data for an epidemiological study of 4 beaches.The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a contract to Blue Water Satellite of Bowling Green, OH to provide unique…
New ships and new navigational technology play a part as Seaways report 2012 tonnage exceeds forecasts A number of newly built state-of-the art vessels came into service within the Seaway in 2012, boasting sharp increases in fuel efficiency and reductions in emission levels…
Great Lakes Shipyard contracted by Interlake Steamship Company to perform winter work services on two vessels.Two more vessels have arrived: Interlake Steamship vessels, the ATB Dorothy Ann and the Pathfinder, are in Cleveland and docked at Great Lakes Shipyard's facility…
Great Lakes Shipyard recently appointed three management positions because of continued Shipyard expansion.Paul W. Deterding has been appointed as Vice President & General Manager. Formerly the General Manager at Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair Inc…
