Boatnerd News – June 29

Work continues on new Mark W. Barker Sturgeon Bat, WI – The shell of the superstructure of the 639-foot new build, the M/V Mark W. Barker, has been set in place. The four-deck structure will house the accommodations including: the galley; the mess, lounge, state rooms...
Port Reports – June 29

Port Reports – June 29

Duluth-Superior – Scott Bjorklund Duluth Entry: Federal Yukina arrived at 06:04 (CST) Monday morning to unload general cargo at Port Terminal. As of Monday night, she is the only vessel in port on the Duluth side. Algoma Sault is expected early Tuesday morning to...
Boatnerd News – June 28

Boatnerd News – June 28

S.S. Badger has engine trouble on cross-lake trip Sunday morning on its crossing from Ludington to Manitowoc, the SS Badger experienced a mechanical issue that required the crew to take the starboard engine offline for repairs. The vessel  safely proceeded on one...
Port Reports –  June 28

Port Reports – June 28

Duluth-Superior – Scott Bjorklund Duluth Entry: No traffic took place since the last report, and no vessels were present on the Duluth side Sunday night. Federal Yukina is expected early Monday morning to unload general cargo at Port Terminal. Superior Entry: Burns...
Boatnerd News – July 27

Boatnerd News – July 27

Fraser Shipyards in Superior, Wis., has new owners, global goals Duluth, MN – Fraser Industries, a 130-year-old shipyard in Superior, Wis., has new owners with global ambitions. Oslo, Norway-based Cleaves Invest and Chicago-based Foundry Mountain Infrastructure...