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Interlake to fit two more bulkers with Dupont scrubbers

AUGUST 17, 2015 — Ohio-based Interlake Steamship Company is to fit two more of its ships with DuPont Marine Scrubber systems supplied by DuPont Sustainable Solutions subsidiary Belco Technologies Corporation (BELCO). The

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Great Lakes dry bulk cargo surges in May

JUNE 22, 2015—U.S.-flag Great Lakes carriers had a bit sunny outlook in May then they had the same time a year ago. That’s because lakers moved 10.8 million tons of dry-bulk cargo

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New partnership will promote Great Lakes Seaway shipping

JUNE 9, 2015 —The American Great Lakes Ports Association in partnership with the Lake Carriers’ Association, Fednav Limited, and the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation have jointly sponsored a new bi-national public

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Great Lakes Towing frees grounded bulker

APRIL 27, 2015 —The 603-ft Canadian self-discharging bulk carrier M/V Mississagi, was successfully refloated by the Great Lakes Towing Company on Saturday, April 25 by 1.00 p.m. with no injuries or pollution.

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Forebody launched for new Rand self-unloader

APRIL 22, 2015—One of the largest bulk shipping companies on the Great Lakes, Rand Logistics, Inc., New York, NY, recently announced the launch of new forebody at China’s Chengxi Shipyard Co. The

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Rand appoints VP and Chief Human Resources Officer

APRIL 14, 2015 — Great Lakes bulk vessel operator Rand Logistics, Inc. (Nasdaq:RLOG) has appointed Nassry G. Zamora to the newly created position of Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. He

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Algoma Central appoints new CEO

MARCH 10, 2015 — Canadian-flag shipowner Algoma Central Corporation has announced the appointment of Ken Bloch Soerensen as President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2015. Mr. Sorensen, a native of

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Great Lakes bulker to get Belco exhaust gas scrubbers

JANUARY 13, 2015 — Parsippany, NJ, based Belco Technologies Corporation, a division of DuPont Sustainable Solutions, has been awarded a contract for two Belco Marine Scrubbers by Interlake Steamship Company. The closed

Burger launches research vessel for Great Lakes

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014—Burger Boat Company, Manitowoc, WI, recently launched the 78 ft research vessel Arcticus for the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The Arcticus replaces the 38-year-old R/V Grayling bringing the USGS Great Lakes Science Center