U.S.-Flag Lakes Fleet Has Five More Hulls In Service On September 1
U.S.-Flag Great Lakes operators had 59 vessels in service as the month began. The September 1 total represents an increase of five hulls compared to a year ago. Compared to the month's 5-year average, the fleet is up by one vessel.
Vessel Utilization Rates
U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Fleet
September 1, 2000-2004 and 5-Year Average
| Year | Dry-Bulk Carriers | Cement Carriers | Tankers | Total |
| 2000 | 53 | 5 | 5 | 63 |
| 2001 | 47 | 6 | 5 | 58 |
| 2002 | 48 | 4 | 6 | 58 |
| 2003 | 43 | 6 | 5 | 54 |
| 2004 | 48 | 6 | 5 | 59 |
| 5-Year Average | 48 | 5 | 5 | 58 |