August 1 Vessel Report

On August 1, U.S.-Flag Great Lakes carriers had 65 of their 70 ships and tug/barge units in service. These vessels represent nearly 97 percent of available carrying capacity.

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 ships can be activated if demand warrants. The idle cement carriers are presently holding storage cargos of cement.

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
August 1, 1997

Year Dry-Bulk Carriers Cement Carriers Tankers Totals
1997 52 7 6 65
1996 51 8 6 65
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