LOGISTICS PLUS BUYS SHIP

WICU 12 is reporting that Erie-based Logistics Plus, with cooperation from Great Lakes Feeder Lines, has purchased the 321-foot long, 1991 Turkish-built general cargo ship ARCTIC SEA. The Bridgetown, Barbados-registered ship has two holds and can carry a variety of cargoes, including up to 270 containers.

This is the second member of Great Lakes Feeder Lines' fleet. The first, DUTCH RUNNER, has been in their fleet for a little over two years.

A PDF file of specs of the ARCTIC SEA can be found on GLFL's website.

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ARCTIC SEA.

SHIPYARD LAYS OFF WORK FORCE

I have received word that Erie Shipbuilding, due to problems stemming from obtaining funding to continue building the new tug-barge unit the company is building, has laid off its entire work force. Reports are that the layoff is only planned to be for two weeks.

I will update as I learn more.

BREAKING: GRANDE MARINER DOES NOT OPEN CRUISE TERMINAL

GRANDE MARINER arrived in Erie earlier than expected today, arriving at 1200 and docking at West Dobbin's Landing and not the Cruise Boat Terminal, as was expected. Alas, for another season the five year old Cruise Boat Terminal goes unused.

Photos and more details later this afternoon.

BREAKING: LAUD DEPARTURE

SAM LAUD's departure from the Old Ore Dock is set for approximately 1715 this afternoon, and according to radio chatter she will pass the AMERICAN COURAGE outside Erie harbor. The COURAGE should be secured alongside the Old Ore Dock at around 1820.