GLT Acquires Fireboat Anthony J. Celebrezze
The 61-foot Celebrezze, formerly owned by the city of Cleveland, Ohio, is a twin screw, 600 HP tug, equipped with two fire pumps and five monitors, providing a total of 6,000 gallons per minute of off-slip firefighting capacity. The Celebrezze, named after the 49th mayor of Cleveland, has been around for decades. It has been a valuable resource for the Cleveland Fire Department, serving as a base for the dive team and facilitating firefighting operations along the river, including the infamous Cuyahoga River fire in 1969.

Senators Peters and Moreno Become Co-Chairs of Senate Great Lakes Task Force
Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) have become the new Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Senate Great Lakes Task Force for the 119th Congress. Senator Todd Young (R-IN)... Read More

St. Lawrence Seaway Opens for 2025 Shipping Season
The 2025 shipping season on the St. Lawrence Seaway is now underway. The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) officially launched its 67th navigation season on March 25, 2025, with... Read More