U.S.-Flag Fleet Down By Four Hulls On August 1
The active U.S.-flag fleet on the Great Lakes totaled 54 hulls on August 1, a decrease of four hulls compared to a year ago and a decrease of five vessels compared to the 5-year average for August 1. Joining the list of idled lakers since the July 1 survey was the JOSEPH H. FRANTZ (Great Lakes Associates, Inc.). The vessel was withdrawn from service on July 16.
Vessel Utilization Rates :
U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Fleet
August 1, 2003
| Year | Dry-Bulk Carriers | Cement Carriers | Tankers | Total |
| 2003 | 43 | 5 | 6 | 54 |
| 2002 | 48 | 5 | 5 | 58 |
| 2001 | 46 | 6 | 6 | 58 |
| 2000 | 51 | 6 | 6 | 63 |
| 1999 | 51 | 6 | 7 | 64 |
| 5-Year Average | 47 | 5 | 6 | 59 |
Date of Publication: August 4, 2003.
