Boatnerd News – May 26, 2023

Cuyahoga towed to Kingsville to unload The fire-damaged Cuyahoga was towed into Kingsville, ON, Thursday evening, arriving about 9 p.m. McKeil Marine’s tug Ecosse was at the bow and tug Stormont was on the stern. The arrival was not without incident, as the vessel ran...

Port Reports – May 26, 2023

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, May 25, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Two Harbors, MN – Silver Bay, MN – Gary Putney Dirk S. VanEnkevort/Michigan Trader arrived Cliffs Silver Bay at 14:16 on 5/25 and...

Boatnerd News – May 25, 2023

Freighter issues mayday on Lake Erie after engine fire Detroit, MI – With its engine on fire, the Cuyahoga — a commercial freighter on Lake Erie — sent out a mayday, the internationally recognized signal for distress, to anyone within range who could help....

Port Reports – May 25, 2023

Port and vessel activity from Wednesday, May 24, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Scott Bjorklund Duluth Entry American Century departed at 02:46 (Central) Tuesday morning with low sulfur...

Boatnerd News – May 24,2023

Engine room fire on Cuyahoga contained, crew safe Tuesday evening the Canadian-flagged motor vessel Cuyahoga called Mayday reporting an engine room fire. Search and rescue vessels CCGS Cape Dundas, Colchester Guardian, and CG45756 sped to the area to assist, as did an...