Boatnerd News – August 13, 2023

New federal money is the start of an effort to make Great Lakes coasts more resilient Michigan is getting some federal money to help preserve coastlines in this era of climate change. The Great Lakes region is getting about $2.8 million for coastal conservation,...

Port Reports – August 13, 2023

Port and vessel activity from Saturday, August 12, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Two Harbors, MN – Gary Putney Edgar B. Speer departed Two Harbors on August 12 at 16:41 with no destination shown. Paul R. Tregurtha...

Boatnerd News – August 12, 2023

Northern Venture officially underway We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! Introducing the newest addition to our fleet: the Northern Venture! She’s fresh from an extensive refit and all set to embark on an incredible journey. Currently en route to Japan...

Port Reports – August 12, 2023

Port and vessel activity from Friday, August 11, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Two Harbors, MN – Gary Putney Edwin H. Gott departed Two Harbors on August 11 at 15:12 for the Gary Works. Edgar B. Speer is heading...

Boatnerd News – August 11, 2023

Tour the research vessel Blue Heron Toledo, OH – On Sunday, August 20, the National Museum of the Great Lakes welcomes the largest U.S. Academic Research Fleet vessel on the Great Lakes, the R/V Blue Heron. Operated by the Large Lakes Observatory at the University of...