MCP Maritime Journal

Northern Venture captain reflects on life on the lakes during Ludington visit

November 5, 2026

This MCP Maritime Journal is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present.  Story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — When the Canadian freighter Northern Venture arrived off the coast of Ludington late Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, strong winds and…

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Princess of Manistee ends cruising season with voyage to Ludington

November 1, 2026

This MCP Shipping Report is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LAKE MICHIGAN — The Princess of Manistee concluded its 2026 cruising season Sunday, Nov. 1, with a private excursion from its summer berth…

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Nickelena delivers barge from shipyard to Ludington

November 1, 2026

This MCP Shipping Report is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The tug Nickelena delivered the tank barge Robert F. Deegan to the OxyChem dock on Pere Marquette Lake Sunday afternoon, Nov.…

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A birthday worth coming home for: Life in a Great Lakes mariner’s family

October 30, 2026

This MCP Maritime Journal is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Every year, Kevin and Kate Watkins ask their daughter, Lauren, a question that most children never have to consider:…

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Calumet returns to Ludington and Manistee

October 29, 2026

This MCP Shipping Report is presented by Great Lakes Boat Blog by Rob Alway. Please consider subscribing to www.greatlakesboatblog.com for an exclusive page about the story of the maritime industry past and present.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON and MANISTEE — The 630-foot MV Calumet returned to Ludington and Manistee Thursday, Oct. 29, delivering a load of limestone to the…

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