by Roger LeLievre | August 21, 2026 | Boatnerd News
MANITOWOC – Lake Michigan Carferry canceled two S.S. Badger crossings between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc because of a mechanical issue, the company announced Aug. 20. The affected trips are Thursday night from Ludington, Michigan, and early Friday from...
by Roger LeLievre | August 20, 2026 | Boatnerd News
SUPERIOR, WI – The shipyard where the SS Meteor was built is coming to the rescue of the historic whaleback berthed on Barker’s Island. The Superior City Council approved waiving the bidding process Tuesday, Aug. 18, and awarding a $29,900 contract to Fraser Shipyards...
by Roger LeLievre | August 20, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
Monroe, MI: Defiance/Ashtabula departed for Calcite. Wilf Seymour/Alouette Spirit is still at the Port dock. Kingsville, ON: Manitoulin arrived with limestone for Southwestern Sales Co. Toledo, OH: Kaye E. Barker deprted for Stoneport. Arrivals were New York/Double...
by Roger LeLievre | August 19, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
Monroe, MI: Defiance/Ashtabula arrived with coal for DTE. In port is Wilf Seymour/Alouette Spirit. Toledo, OH: Arrivals were Caroline McKee/Commander to SMC Toledo. Kaye E. Barker moved to CSX to load coal. Stenheiml is loading at George Gradel. Departing...
by Roger LeLievre | August 18, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
MONTREAL, QC – The Port of Montreal expansion project has officially set sail along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, with construction now underway for a new wharf. Following preparatory work on the site in Contrecoeur, just downriver from Montreal, workers have...
