Tag: Canadian Coast Guard
Great Lakes Coast Guard, partners discuss summer readiness and response
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, around 42 federal, state, tribal and local agencies, representatives from industry and academia, and the Canadian Coast Guard took part in discussions on maritime […]
How Icebreakers Keep Freighters Moving All Winter Long
When winter descends, traveling the lakes becomes a dangerous proposition for freighters. Ice can trap even the largest ships in place, and it’s up to a small fleet of U.S. […]
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Banding Birds and Breaking Ice
The mission to band 100,000 birds and how icebreakers keep freighters moving in winter.
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Sailboat that partially sunk at Russel Brothers site again upright
A sailboat that was on its side in the water along the wall of the former Russel Brothers factory boat launch in Owen Sound is again upright. The boat that was resting on its side half submerged in shallow water on Friday attracted the attention of the Canadian Coast Guard, which visited the site that […]
Sinking at old Russel Brothers site draws Coast Guard attention
There are five vessels moored at the decrepit boat launch where people are living.