October 1 Vessel Report

On October 1, U.S.-Flag Great Lakes carriers had 63 of their 70 ships and tug/barge units in service. This total represents a decrease of one ship compared to a year ago. As of the survey date, a 635-foot-long self-unloader was in the shipyard for minor repairs and a liquid-bulk barge and a self-propelled tanker were in short-term lay-up.

Vessels yet to see service this season are the straight-decker KINSMAN ENTERPRISE and the small cement carriers S. T. CRAPO and E. M. FORD. The idle cement carriers are presently holding storage cargos of cement. The CRAPO was recently disenrolled from LCA.

The straight-decker J. L. MAUTHE is currently undergoing conversion to a self-unloading tug/barge at Bay Shipbuilding Company in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

Vessel Utilization Rates
U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Fleet
October 1, 1997

Year Dry-Bulk Carriers Cement Carriers Tankers Totals
1997 51 7 5 63
1996 51 7 6 64
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