Author Archives: Shipwatcher News

#52 Freighters July-August 2020

The News is in!

#52 Freighters July-August 2020

Port City Marine’s latest vessel makes her debut – ATB Caroline McKee

$123 Million appropriated for new Soo Lock construction

Ship allisions and collisions

Putting on the finishing touches: William Richard nears completion

In the Design: Inside the cargo hold

Featured Vessel: Ojibway

#51 Freighters May-June 2020

The News is in!

#51 Freighters May-June 2020

Keel laid and name revealed for Interlake’s new ship Mark W. Barker

Tug Mississippi arrives for service at Great Lakes Maritime Academy

Rand Logistics completes acquisition of American Steamship Company

Cleveland-Cliffs resumes operations

In the Design: A look behind the concept of Articulated Tug-Barges

Featured Vessel: Tim S. Dool

#50 Freighters March-April 2020

The News is in!

#50 Freighters March-April 2020

Algoma Conveyor runs aground in Green Bay

2020 Shipping season gets underway

Tanker ATB Albert/Margaret runs aground in Lake St. Clair

New salt brine mining operation coming to Bay City

Coronavirus shocks Great Lakes shipping industry

M/V St. Clair fire report reviewed

In the Design: A look behind the concept of self-unloading technology

Featured Vessel: Lee A. Tregurtha – from WWII Tanker to Great Lakes Freighter

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