Marine Highway
The latest developments and news affecting operations, conditions, and improvements of the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System.
Davie Purchases Finland’s Helsinki Shipyard Oy
Canada’s largest shipbuilder, Davie Shipbuilding, has acquired Finland’s Helsinki Shipyard Oy, the world’s leading builder of icebreakers and ice-class ships. While both shipyards will remain separate legal entities, the business... Read More
MARAD Awards Grants to Eight Marine Highway Projects, Including One in Wisconsin
the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded nearly $12 million in grants to eight marine highway projects across the nation, including one on the Great Lakes, under the... Read More
New Study Details Economic Impact of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System
A comprehensive independent study of the economic impacts of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway navigation system for the 2022 shipping season has been released. The binational study, “Economic Impacts of... Read More
Corps of Engineers to Begin Dredging, Beach Nourishment in South Haven
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will soon begin hydraulically dredging the federal navigation channel and nourishing the South Haven Harbor shoreline. In coordination with the City of... Read More
Construction Continues at the Soo
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Lock at the Soo project remains on schedule as major construction continues with phases 2 and 3 this season. Joint ventures Kokosing-Alberici (Upstream... Read More
GLS Takes Delivery of Tug Seaway Trident
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) has taken delivery of a new ice-class tugboat for maintenance operations. The Seaway Trident arrived in Massena, New York, on May... Read More
President’s FY2024 Budget Prioritizes Great Lakes Navigation
New details have been provided about President Biden’s FY2024 budget proposal. The budget, which was released on March 9, includes several important programs for the Great Lakes region. Great Lakes Region... Read More
Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, Receives FY 23 Funding
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is receiving $37 million in the Fiscal Year 2023 Work Plan for operations and maintenance (O&M) of Detroit District river and harbor... Read More
Coast Guard Finalizes 2023 Great Lakes Pilotage Rates
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has published a Final Rule in the Federal Register outlining U.S. Great Lakes pilotage rates for the 2023 shipping season. The agency had first published... Read More
U.S. Coast Guard Begins Icebreaking Operations in Lake Superior
The U.S. Coast Guard’s largest domestic icebreaking operation is underway in Lake Superior. Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie has started Operation Taconite in response to an increasing amount of... Read More