by Roger LeLievre | October 12, 2026 | Boatnerd News
LUDINGTON, MI – The Lake Michigan caferry Badger’s 2026 sailing season ended on Sunday, Oct. 11 when she docked for the winter at her Ludington, MI, home port. The Badger, operated by Lake Michigan Carferry, a part of Interlake Maritime Services, offers the largest...
by Roger LeLievre | October 12, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
Toledo, OH: Clyde S. VanEnkevort/Erie Trader moved to CSX to load coal. Great Republic unloaded ore at Torco then left for Port Inland and Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder unloaded salt at the ARMS dock then left for Marblehead. Sandusky, OH: CSL Laurentien arrived for coal...
by Roger LeLievre | October 11, 2026 | Boatnerd News
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP, MI – This landmark Lake Michigan lighthouse will remain open for tours during a major renovation project scheduled for next summer. A small construction project will soon begin at Big Sable Point Lighthouse, ensuring uninterrupted visitor access...
by Roger LeLievre | October 11, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
Monroe, MI: Victory/Maumee unloaded coal at DTE then left for Calcite Toledo, OH: Clyde S. VanEnkevort/Erie Trader Ironville Great Republic Departing were Victory/Maumee for Monroe, Defiance/Ashtabula for Alpena and American Spirit for Marquette. Cleveland, OH: ...
by Roger LeLievre | October 10, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
Tug Nels J of Heritage/Dean Marine came down from its normal Two Harbors assignment Thursday to assist fleetmate and Superior-based tug Helen H in towing USCGC Spar from its base on Minnesota Point to Fraser Shipyards, where it will receive additional work after being...
