Maritime Initiatives
SLSMC to Invest $350 Million in Infrastructure Upgrades
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) has announced an investment of more than $350 million in infrastructure upgrades over the next three years. This investment will ensure the Seaway’s... Read More
Ferries Could Provide Early Lessons on Electrification
In July, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) released a new study on vessel electrification titled “Ferry Electrification in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Maritime Transportation System.” ... Read More
Expanding Great Lakes Trade
The Ohio River flows within 100 miles of Lake Erie in northeast Ohio. Connecting the river and lake with a canal would facilitate trade between Great Lakes ports and numerous... Read More
SOCP Releases Updated SASH Best Practices Guide for U.S. Maritime Industry
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) has released the updated Best Practices Guide (BPG) on the Prevention of and Response to Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in the U.S. Merchant... Read More
Ontario Shipyards Receives Training Funding
Ontario Shipyards, Inc. is receiving $10 million through Ontario’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to train existing and new workers for careers in the shipbuilding and repair sector. Ontario... Read More
Testing Underway on AI Platform to Aid Great Lakes Navigation
In a joint effort between the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) and the U.S. Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS), testing is now underway on a... Read More
U.S. Coast Guard Ramps Up Port and Vessel Cybersecurity Demands
A More Secure Industry In February, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) proposed to update its maritime security regulations. The changes would establish minimum cybersecurity requirements for U.S.-flagged vessels, large passenger... Read More
ICCT Releases Report On Alt-Fuel Study
Benefits and Barriers The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) recently released the findings of a study focused on alternative fuels for the Great Lakes shipping industry. The U.S. Maritime... Read More
New Canadian Maritime Workforce Initiative
Raising Awareness A new maritime workforce development initiative is turning to virtual reality to increase awareness of the benefits of a career in the maritime industry. Imagine Marine (IM), in... Read More
Great Lakes States Receive USDA Forest Service Funding
The Forest Service has awarded $6.28 million in grants to support restoration projects on nonfederal lands in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and Wisconsin. In all, 38 projects... Read More
Matt Kaplan Nominated as Federal Co-Chair of Great Lakes Authority
President Joe Biden has nominated Matt Kaplan to serve as the first federal co-chair of the Great Lakes Authority (GLA). The GLA was authorized by Congress in 2022 and will... Read More