by Roger LeLievre | March 24, 2026 | Boatnerd News
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The tug-barge Dirk S. VanEnkevort/Michigan Trader, followed by the John G. Munson, were upbound at Mission Point about 5 p.m. Monday, each blowing a salute to a small but enthusiastic group of ship fans gathered in bright sunshine but bitterly...
by Roger LeLievre | March 24, 2026 | Boatnerd News
In addition to the vessels arriving at the Soo Locks, AIS revealed the following movements Monday on the upper Great Lakes. Hon. James L. Oberstar left Duluth for Marquette. Mesabi Miner moved over to the LSI dock to load ore, then departed around 8 p.m. for...
by Roger LeLievre | March 23, 2026 | Boatnerd News
UPDATE: The channel will not be opened until Tuesday, according to the USCG.
by Roger LeLievre | March 22, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
The Welland Canal is officially open for the 2026 season. Sunday morning Capt. Donald Kemp of Algoma Central Corporation’s Radcliffe R. Latimer was given the traditional top hat as being Master of the first vessel through Lock 8. Bill Bird
by Roger LeLievre | March 22, 2026 | Boatnerd News
Algoma Bear will be the first merchant vessel to transit the St. Lawrence Seaway Sunday, March 22 at the St. Lambert Lock, and not the Rt. Hon. Paul J. Martin as previously mentioned. The ceremonial Top Hat event is still scheduled for Monday form 8:30-11 a.m. Rene...
