57 U.S.-Flag Lakers In Service On July 1
The major U.S.-flag Great Lakes operators had 57 vessels in service on July 1, an increase of 5 hulls compared to a year ago, but even with the month's 5-year average.
Vessel Utilization Rates
U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Fleet
July 1, 2000-2004 and 5-Year Average
| Year | Dry-Bulk Carriers | Cement Carriers | Tankers | Total |
| 2000 | 50 | 5 | 7 | 62 |
| 2001 | 44 | 5 | 5 | 54 |
| 2002 | 47 | 6 | 4 | 57 |
| 2003 | 44 | 4 | 4 | 52 |
| 2004 | 48 | 4 | 5 | 57 |
| 5-Year Average | 47 | 5 | 5 | 57 |
