63 U.S.-Flag lakers were in service on September 1, the same total as a year earlier. In service for the first time this season is the self-unloading barge MCKEE SONS. The active fleet will grow to 64 with the September 6 sailing of the cement carrier PAUL H. TOWNSEND. Two liquid-bulk tug/barge units may be reactivated as well this month.
Vessel Utilization Rates
U.S.-Flag Great Lakes Fleet
September 1, 2000
Year | Dry-Bulk Carriers | Cement Carriers | Tankers | Total |
2000 | 53 | 5 | 5 | 63 |
1999 | 50 | 6 | 7 | 63 |