Saginaw River Images: Saginaw River Vessel Passage

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Saginaw River Vessel Passage - April 3rd

After unloading overnight at the Lafarge Cement Terminal in Carrollton, the tug Samuel de Champlain, and barge Innovation, departed the dock, turned in the Sixth Street Basin, and were outbound for the lake early Tuesday morning, headed for the lake.
Ryba Marine continued dredging operations at the mouth of the Saginaw River on Tuesday, with the Tug Kathy Lynn making numerous trip between the dredge site and the Confined Disposal Island.

Champlain/Innovation outbound at Cheboyganning Creek

Stern view

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Following the boats of the Saginaw River and Great Lakes

Here is a little background on my history with the boats: I have been an avid photographer and follower of the big lake freighters that carry their cargoes between the ports of the Great Lakes. During that time, a number of my photos have been used by various shipping companies and in publications from the U.S. Coast Guard, Lake Carriers Association, the Marine Legal Review, and in the annual boatwatchers bible, "Know Your Ships". I also report news and vessel passage information from the Saginaw River to both Boatnerd.com and to the local newspaper, The Bay City Times, and have been fortunate enough to have had the honor of being aboard and taking a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter. I am also a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner, Captain and deckhand for the Bay City Boat Lines, and a Deckhand for Malcom Marine, Inc.

In this blog, you will see information on the vessels that ply the waters of the Saginaw River, photos, and vessel passage information. I hope that you will enjoy what is posted here.