Boatnerd News – February 2, 2023

Boatnerd News – February 2, 2023

Lake Michigan shipwreck added to National Register of Historic Places The Sidney O. Neff, recognized for its innovative and architectural design as a steam barge, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. It was “one of the last wooden ships still...
Boatnerd News – February 1, 2023

Boatnerd News – February 1, 2023

Algoma Steel shares construction update on electric arc furnace The most expensive project in Sault Ste. Marie’s history is so far on budget and on time, according to Algoma Steel officials. On Wednesday, SooToday had a rare opportunity to join a visiting delegation...
Boatnerd News – January 31, 2023

Boatnerd News – January 31, 2023

Algoma Central tanker Algonorth sold The Algoma Central Corp. tanker Algonorth has been sold to Furetank. She is currently on her way to Kalundborg, Denmark. Next, she will be drydocked, reflagged and given her new name. Algonorth was built in 2008 at Tuzla...
Boatnerd News – January 30, 2023

Boatnerd News – January 30, 2023

Amherst Island Ferry Update Loyalist Township, in partnership with The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is excited to share an update which outlines the current plan that will allow the new state-of-the-art Amherst Islander II to begin service in spring 2023. In the...
Port Reports – January 30, 2023

Port Reports – January 30, 2023

Port and vessel activity from January 29, 2023, unless stated otherwise. All information is compiled from volunteer submissions. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Duluth Seaway Port Authority Click here for a summary of...