by Roger LeLievre | March 19, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
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by Roger LeLievre | March 18, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
WASHINGTON, DC – The White House is temporarily lifting key limits on the shipping of oil, gas and other commodities throughout the United States, in its latest effort to counter rising energy prices sparked by its war with Iran. The move to waive the Jones Act will...
by Roger LeLievre | March 18, 2026 | Boatnerd News
MONTREAL, QC – Ships that have announced their Seaway transit during the first week are Federal Nagara to Detroit, Sakar to Johnstown, and Blacky to Toronto. More are likely to be added daily. Three other new ships will transit between March 22 and 29, barring any...
by Roger LeLievre | March 18, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
PORT COLBORNE, ON – The City of Port Colborne will celebrate the opening of the 2026 shipping season on the Welland Canal with its annual Top Hat Ceremony on Sunday, March 22. Returning to Lock 8 Gateway Park, the maritime tradition marks the journey of the first...
by Roger LeLievre | March 18, 2026 | Boatnerd News
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – In accordance with 33 Code of Federal Regulations 162.117, the Coast Guard is set to reopen multiple regulated waterways in the northern Great Lakes beginning on March 19. Vessel Traffic Service St. Marys River will open the Pipe Island Passage,...
