by Roger LeLievre | September 2, 2026 | Boatnerd News
Furetank’s intermediate tanker Fure Vasa was given her name in Uddevalla, Sweden, on August 28, in front of more than 300 invited guests. Along with news of new investments and a 40th-anniversary celebration, the day brought several encouraging signs for the...
by Roger LeLievre | September 2, 2026 | Boatnerd News
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has awarded $35.18 million to 45 shipyards in 24 states and 1 U.S. territory through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funds will help awardees modernize, increase productivity, and expand local...
by Roger LeLievre | September 2, 2026 | Boatnerd News
by Roger LeLievre | September 2, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
The Saginaw River saw 20 commercial vessel passages during the month of August, with 12 different docks receiving a total of 31 product deliveries, accounting for split cargo loads delivered to more than one dock. These passages represent 1 fewer passage than...
by Roger LeLievre | September 2, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
Monroe, MI: New York/Double Skin 509A is still unloading at Michigan Paving. Toledo, OH: CSL Niagara arrived to top off coal at CSX. Once loaded she left for Nanticoke. Federal Caribou arrived at The Andersons. Stenheim departed for Hamilton. Albert/Margaret weighed...
