September 1 Vessel Report

On September 1, U.S.-Flag Great Lakes carriers had 64 of their 70 ships and tug/barge units in service. This total represents a decrease of two ships compared to a year ago. As of the survey date, a 1,000-foot-long vessel is in the shipyard for repairs and a cement carrier is 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 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
September 1, 1997

Year Dry-Bulk Carriers Cement Carriers Tankers Totals
1997 51 6 7 64
1996 51 8 7 66
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