GREAT LAKES/ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY
Maritime Administrator steps down
U.S. Maritime Administrator David Matsuda is stepping down at the end of May, after leading the agency for three years. READ MORE
Senate passes Water Resources Development Act
The Water Resources Development Act of 2013 passed the U.S. Senate May 15. The bill is an extension of the federal government’s primary water resources law and would authorize spending on an array of projects, including port infrastructure improvements, flood protection, dam and levy projects and environmental restoration, most of which are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. READ MORE
Ice slowed Lakes stone trade
Heavy ice cover on the Lakes that stretched well into April slowed resumption of the limestone trade. Shipments totaled only 1.8 million tons, a decrease of 28 percent compared to a year ago. Loadings are 21 percent off the month’s five-year average. READ MORE
Tonnage numbers up in Green Bay
April tonnage numbers for the Port of Green Bay were up 117 percent compared to the same time last year. READ MORE
Wärtsilä ballast water management system receives approval
Wärtsilä has received Final Approval status from the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) for its AQUARIUS® EC Ballast Water Management System. The approval was granted at the MEPC’s 65th session held at IMO headquarters in London May 13. READ MORE
Coast Guard cutter drydocked
Great Lakes Shipyard hauled out U.S. Coast Guard cutter Neah Bay for repairs using its 770-ton capacity Travelift. The contract, awarded to the shipyard in early March, includes routine drydocking, underwater hull maintenance, cleaning, inspections and repairs. READ MORE
American Maritime Partnership names new Chair
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) announced the election of Thomas Allegretti as its new Chairman May 2. Allegretti is President and CEO of The American Waterways Operators. He succeeds James Henry, Chairman and President of the Transportation Institute. Henry will now serve as AMP’s Vice Chairman. READ MORE
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