Boatnerd News – January 15, 2023

Boatnerd News – January 15, 2023

Soo Locks closing for seasonal repair on Sunday The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District announced that the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie will close for seasonal repairs and maintenance on Sunday, Jan. 15. The locks will close to marine traffic at 11:59 p.m....
Port Reports – January 15, 2023

Port Reports – January 15, 2023

Unless where otherwise noted, port and vessel activity from January 14, 2023. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen The last of the Twin Ports’ sleeping giants lumbered into the harbor early Saturday...
Boatnerd News – January 14, 2023

Boatnerd News – January 14, 2023

Coast Guard flies out to Great Lakes’ tallest lighthouse to make repairs after storm Northern Lake Michigan – When your lights aren’t working and you are having technical difficulties, you punch in the number of your trusty tech guide or repair person. But when it...
Port Reports – January 14, 2023

Port Reports – January 14, 2023

Unless where otherwise noted, port and vessel activity from January 13, 2023. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen Right on the heels of an Indiana Harbor departure late Wednesday night, Stewart J. Cort...
Boatnerd News – January 13, 2023

Boatnerd News – January 13, 2023

Winter Fleet season begins in Sturgeon Bay If the fall is for the leaves, then you know winter is for the boats in Sturgeon Bay. Several different vessels will be coming into town for their winter lay-up at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding. At least four ships (Edwin H....