Jun 28, 2011 · The use of AIS is mandated for international ships over 300 gross tons under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). US and Canadian laws require its eventual use on the Great Lakes for ships over a certain tonnage. Some vessels, such as ferries operating on a constant route, are exempted.

Jun 28, 2011 · The use of AIS is mandated for international ships over 300 gross tons under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). US and Canadian laws require its eventual use on the Great Lakes for ships over a certain tonnage. Some vessels, such as ferries operating on a constant route, are exempted.

Where do I find Live Web Cams that show ships? I am looking for a written history or vessel statistics. Where can I find pictures of Great Lakes Ships? I am looking for current News on Great Lakes Shipping. I am searching for a news event that has happened since 1996.

Mar 12, 2025 · As far as I know, ships that were modified for Nova Scotia-class had additional scantlings installed so as to increase the section modulus of the hull. If a ship only operates on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence river it can have a section modulus as low as 51%. A Nova Scotia-class laker has a section modulus of 80%.

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Guest wrote: ↑ February 19, 2025, 8:43 am trying to remember what year it was in the 2000's when Great Lakes Fleet sent a bunch of boats out of winter layup in Duluth and they all got stuck together. I also recall Wisconsin Electric almost running out of coal for their Marquette plant that was a major push to get out early.

Jan 3, 2025 · UPDATE 1 p.m. : Marine Traffic weather shows high winds (represented by a range of colorful barbs) on all of the Great Lakes. Ships that are moving on Superior are taking the "Northern Route"and many are anchored/sheltered, from DeTour to Whitefish Point. The same is true on the other lakes.

I learned of her only because she's part of the webcam scene as ships traverse the Muskegon channel. Now a history channel on YouTube has posted a documentary (slightly more than 20 minutes) honoring her efforts in the war and of the concerted effort to save her from being scrapped. She's only one of three such memorials on the Great Lakes.

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