It’s eerily scary how little talk or hype there is in the media about the potential shutdown of the St Lawrence Seaway during the height of its season. The main thoroughfare from the Atlantic to the Great Lakes is about to be closed, affecting two countries flow of commerce.
Theodore Tugboat has been purchased by
@McKeilMarine
founder Blair McKeil. Tug is a huge maritime ambassador in Nova Scotia and now with potential for Great Lakes visits to be considered.
New $8.4 mil visitor center is intended to draw more ppl to the locks and serve as an educational center. Today
@PeteButtigieg
@SeawayUSDOT
ceremoniously broke ground on the new facility in Massena.
According to sources, the condition of BBC Georgia is not good. A 3rd tug, Ocean Aqua, is en route towing a barge with pumps that will be used to pump out water that has filled the ship’s hull. Engine room is flooded. Luckily in low water area or situation would be much different
As of 00:01 am, the St Lawrence Seaway is closed due to a strike by union represented employees at the 13 Canadian locks. All ship traffic from Montreal to Lake Erie is now restricted to only Lk Ontario as the river and Welland Canal locks are unavailable.
#SeawayStrike
Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) during mediated negotiations on behalf of Ontario and Quebec members engaged in strike action since October 22. Workers will return to work on Monday.
#SeawayStrike
Happy to report I finished my final class at
@BryantStratton
tonight. Now have myself a Bachelor degree... finally, some 22 years later! And, with honors, boom!!!
Not something you see or hear everyday along the American Narrows of the St Lawrence Seaway near Alexandria Bay NY. Fort Drum chinook training along the river.
Talks are continuing today and are said to be making some progress for a resolution - whether temporary or firm is not known. Several sources indicating that they are being given word to be ready to move.
#SeawayStrike
Great to hear of all the ships saluting
@PrescottAnchor
as they pass Prescott. Proof the shipping community is tight knit in many unique ways and how hobbyists and the professionals blend.
#shipping
#InMemoriam
#1000Islands
ICYMI - Seaway workers are back at work this morning and ships are preparing for movement once again after the 8 day strike came to resolution on Sunday.
#SeawayMoving
For every Great Lake to be at record levels is just further proof that the Lake Ontario levels aren’t just an issue created by
@IJCsharedwaters
Plan 2014.
With
@TheodoreTugboat
all settled into his new home harbor, wanted to give a shout out to all those who followed along with us on his journey! We will keep tabs on Theo and share his adventures related to the Seaway. Toot toot and thanks!
Attention arm chair ship captains chiming in across social media regarding
#WellandCanal
ship collision... Your license has been revoked! The wide spread video doesn’t tell the complete story of what occurred.
It’s almost comical the attention being given by media over the fact that somehow
#milk
cartons are short in supply, however throughout the
#SeawayStrike
affecting US commerce and economy, big media was silent. Pathetic.
US Seaway channel markers will placed by Port Huron-based
@USCGGreatLakes
Hollyhock, which has reached the Welland Canal this morning. Will dock in Clayton during mission. Hollyhock will cover duties of
@SeawayUSDOT
Seaway Guardian this spring.
#1000Islands
@wdtnews
@izzycolello
St. Lawrence Seaway to close January 5, 2024. Ships to be clear of St Lawrence River portion Montreal-Lk Ontario at that time, Welland Canal to be clear by January 7.
@BuffaloSabres
@NHL
Way to go Tick. There was a game in Syracuse in Dec 2012 that was filled with fights and big saves and he gave a sliding fist pump at the end of the game that we then penned as the “In Dustin We Trust” pose. Tonight was one of those nights.
#LetsGoBuffalo
@dustintokarski
Still no attention from US major media networks. North American commerce is facing adversity but focus remains overseas. It’s time to focus at home. An extended
#SeawayStrike
will mean job lost in the States and damage to economy.
@ABC
@CBSNews
@NBCNews
@NBCNightlyNews
@cnnbrk
Ships have begun to anchor off Cape Vincent.
@SeawayUSDOT
sitting in Massena at the mercy of their Canadian counterparts. Grain elevators fearing full capacity with nowhere to place excess product. Shutdown will trickle down to the people yet no one realizes it’s coming.
After being taken out of service last December,
@SeawayUSDOT
tug, Seaway Guardian, has returned to the US after repairs in Hamilton ON and now sits docked in Clayton NY, unable to reach its marine base in Massena NY due to the
#SeawayStrike
. 📸 Justin Taylor
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Update (4pm) - Ocean tugs will depart Montreal tonight to assist in the salvage of NACC ARGONAUT. It is believed the ship has sustained damage and taking on water. There is a visible list to the port side. Traffic will remain stopped overnight.
As
#SeawayStrike
continues, salties sit in waiting off Carleton Island on the St Lawrence River. Lake Erie has been at anchor since Oct 21. 📸
@jengor06
Super Servant 4 navire submersible à l'ancre à la pointe ouest de l'Île d'Orléans en attente de livraison des deux premiers traversiers propulsés à l'électricité qu'il a transporté depuis la Roumanie pour l'Ontario. Détails à sous "peu commun".
Looking for my next
#opportunity
after my role was eliminated 2 weeks ago. Any help appreciated, but know others are experiencing harder times in life than I am so keep them in your prayers. Know of a way to help someone, be kind.
#job
#Marketing
#KindnessMatters
#helpinghands
Thank you for making the 2023 shipping season a success! This season was one of our most interactive yet, which saw the launch of Network branding and much more. The offseason will be much of the same as we ramp up for the Seaway”s 65th anniversary season. Stick around!
Word is navigation will resume as early as 7am on Monday. Lock passage expected to become available soon after. Pilot assignments are being made and ship turn-of-order to be confirmed. Expect a lot of ship traffic over the next several weeks as Seaway season winds down.