The major U.S.-Flag Great Lakes carriers had 59 vessels in service, a decrease of 6 hulls compared to a year ago. The 1,000-footer JAMES R. BARKER (Interlake Steamship) has entered temporary lay-up. As regular readers know, problems plaguing the steel industry have wreaked havoc on Great Lakes shipping this year and even kept two vessels (ELTON HOYT 2ND and EDWARD L. RYERSON) idle the entire season..
Year | Dry-Bulk Carriers | Cement Carriers | Tankers | Total |
2001 | 47 | 6 | 6 | 59 |
2000 | 53 | 6 | 6 | 65 |