Active U.S.-Flag Fleet Down By 5 Hulls On October 1
The active U.S.-flag fleet on the Great Lakes totaled 55 vessels on October 1, a decrease of five hulls compared to both a year ago and the 5-year average for October 1. For the first time this year, the total includes the WOLVERINE, a 635-foot-long river class self-unloader operated by Oglebay Norton Marine Services Company. The vessel ended its extended winter lay-up on September 21.
Vessel Utilization Rates :
U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Fleet
October 1, 1999-2003
| Year | Dry-Bulk Carriers | Cement Carriers | Tankers | Total |
| 1999 | 50 | 6 | 6 | 62 |
| 2000 | 53 | 6 | 6 | 65 |
| 2001 | 48 | 6 | 6 | 60 |
| 2002 | 49 | 6 | 5 | 60 |
| 2003 | 44 | 6 | 5 | 55 |
| 5-Year Average | 48 | 6 | 6 | 60 |
Date of Publication: October 7, 2003.
