Boatnerd News – July 27, 2025

An idled Dearborn steel factory tells a larger story about tariffs and the economy Dearborn, MI – A steel plant in Dearborn went idle early Saturday, citing decreased demand in the automotive market. That’s despite promises from President Donald Trump to make the...

Port Report – July 27, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Saturday July 26.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...

Port Report – July 26, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Friday July 25.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...

Boatnerd News – July 25, 2025

The Steamship Historical Society of America Museum ship of the year award goes to the SS Keewatin Congratulations to the SS KEEWATIN! This weekend SSHSA will present the coveted Museum Ship of the Year award, an honor bestowed on only one vessel annually. Built in...

Port Report – July 25, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Thursday July 24.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...