The major U.S.-Flag Lakes lines had 58 vessels in service on August 1, the same total as a year earlier. Returning to service during July was American Steamship's AMERICAN REPUBLIC. However, still idle are the ELTON HOYT 2ND (Interlake Steamship); EDWARD L. RYERSON (Central Marine Logistics); JOSEPH H. FRANTZ (Oglebay Norton Marine Services Company); and RICHARD REISS (Erie Sand Steamship). Also, the straight-decker KINSMAN INDEPENDENT has been removed from service to due lack of grain cargos.
Year | Dry-Bulk Carriers | Cement Carriers | Tankers | Total |
2002 | 48 | 5 | 5 | 58 |
2001 | 46 | 6 | 6 | 58 |
2000 | 51 | 6 | 6 | 63 |
1999 | 51 | 6 | 7 | 64 |
1998 | 52 | 6 | 7 | 65 |