January 1 Vessel Report
U.S.-Flag Lakes lines had 49 of their 69 vessels in service on January 1, an increase of 15 vessels compared to a year ago.
The dramatic increase reflects that as 1999 dawned, the United States was awash in dumped foreign steel and the U.S.-Flag
Lakes fleet was headed for an early lay-up. While steel imports remained at very high levels during 1999, there has been some
strengthening in domestic production.
Vessel Utilization Rates
U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Fleet
January 1, 2000
Year
| Dry-Bulk
Carriers
| Cement
Carriers
| Tankers
| Totals
|
|---|
200099
| 42
| 3
| 4
| 49
|
1999
| 26
| 4
| 4
| 34
|
|
