The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other partners are working to find new ways to address ice in the Soo Locks, which can cause significant shipping delays during the winter shipping season. Each winter and spring, according to the Corps of Engineers, the Poe Lock experiences navigational impacts due to ice flow. The Poe is the largest lock in the Soo, and officials expect to see the same challenges at the new lock when it’s complete in 2030. During the spring, ice flows into the lock chambers, which slows traffic and forces the locks to cycle more often, which …
INTERLAKE STEAMSHIP EXPLORES BENEFITS OF SHORE-TO-SHIP DRONE DELIVERIES FOR CRITICAL CARGO
Using shore-to-ship drone deliveries, Interlake Steamship explored the benefits of drones for supplementing regular deliveries from supply boats, with the potential to cut delays and reduce emissions. https://www.maritimemagazines.com/marine-news/202506/interlake-trials-drone-delivery-to-ships
Cover Story: July issue of Cleveland Magazine
THE READ Life Aboard the Great Lakes’ Newest Cargo Ship Meet the crew that keeps things running, day and night, on the Mark W. Barker: a new vessel designed specifically to navigate the Cuyahoga River. Annie Nickoloff Thursday, June 20, 2024 https://clevelandmagazine.com/articles/life-aboard-the-mark-w-barker-the-great-lakes-newest-cargo-ship
Mark W. Barker, George Pasha IV and Adam Vokac receive prestigious 54th annual USS Admiral of the Ocean Sea Awards
United Seamen’s Service’s 54th annual Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Awards were presented to Mark W. Barker, President of Interlake Maritime Services; George Pasha IV, President and CEO of The Pasha Group; and Adam Vokac, District and National President of the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.).
The final leg of our journey with the Lee A. Tregurtha
TV6′s Elizabeth Peterson travels with the crew as they leave the St. Mary’s River and head to Burns Harbor, Indiana
Navigating the Lee A. Tregurtha through the Soo Locks
The Lee A. drops 21 feet through the Poe Lock from Lake Superior to the St. Mary’s River
Feeding the crew on the Lee A. Tregurtha
TV6′s Elizabeth Peterson heads into the galley to see how the Steward of the ship prepares food for the 22-person crew
Getting to know the crew of the Lee A. Tregurtha
TV6′s Elizabeth Peterson, aboard the vessel, talks with the crew about balancing family, friends and life on the ship with life at home
TV6’s Elizabeth Peterson begins her journey with the Lee A. Tregurtha through the Great Lakes
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – For those along Lake Superior they are perhaps the most photographed, the most iconic, the most mysterious attraction of the Upper Peninsula. We’re captivated by them, drawn to them. We sit along the shore watching as they glide through the water, seemingly unphased by the wind, waves and wild weather conditions. We track them. Tourists plan trips for a chance to view them. We’re in awe at their size and all they accomplish. They have become a symbol of who we are. The ore boats of the Great Lakes. Rich in history. Rich in U-P culture. …
Interlake Maritime Services names COO, adds VP of Marketing
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