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Due to a crew shortage. Ferry service will temporarily transition to the Wolfe Islander III. The last run on the current vessel will depart from Kingston at 1900h. We are working to resolve the issue and ensure continued operations. Message one of two
Major revenue and foot traffic driver. Small town with big attraction = good result.
A superyacht docked in Clayton for most of the month is getting mixed reactions as some love the sight of it, while others worry it blocks the view. 📰: wwnytv.com/2025/07/17/sup…
We are proud to congratulate Chief Engineer Cindy Martin on being awarded the 2025 @marineinstitute Fisheries and Marine Institute Alumni Award! As an accomplished leader, Algoma is truly fortunate to have someone of her caliber in our Bear family. #AlgomaProud #BearFamily
BREAKING: Officials say a body was found in the St. Lawrence River Tuesday morning. 📰: wwnytv.com/2025/07/15/bod…
Aragonborg upbound passing Cape Vincent, Wolfe Is, Monday morning 10:35, very hazy on the River from all the forest fires , July 14
Out for a ride this afternoon. #1000Islands
Vessel traffic resumed overnight.
At 7:42pm Iroquois indicated the clean up crew is en route and once on site it will be “a few hours.” Everlast and Blair McKeil are moored on the upper lock wall waiting to proceed. Still awaiting confirmation of the substance in the water.
At 7:42pm Iroquois indicated the clean up crew is en route and once on site it will be “a few hours.” Everlast and Blair McKeil are moored on the upper lock wall waiting to proceed. Still awaiting confirmation of the substance in the water.
Suspected oil leak within Iroquois Lock has halted traffic this afternoon. The lock has tentatively indicated several more hours as of 6pm before they will resume operation. No word on what has led to the issue at this time. 📸 Paul Kozmin
Update on this story - crew member was using the landing boom while the ship was docking and fell into the water. They swam to shore without incident.
Crew member on Hamilton-based @McKeilMarine lake vessel falls overboard in Thunder Bay wellandtribune.ca/business/niaga… @BoatNerd @MarineDelivers
Delay at Iroquois Lock for downbound vessels.
Crew member on Hamilton-based @McKeilMarine lake vessel falls overboard in Thunder Bay wellandtribune.ca/business/niaga… @BoatNerd @MarineDelivers
#TSBMarine is deploying a team to the Port of Thunder Bay, #ON, to investigate an incident involving the cargo vessel Kathy McKeil. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence. ow.ly/LlZ450Wl4B5
Enjoy the holiday weekend and stay safe. #IndependenceDay #July4th #1000Islands
Navigating through the American Narrows, Thousand Islands - One of the most beautiful tourist spots in the world.
#HappyBirthdayStLawrenceSeaway 🎉 On June 26th, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the channel, with its first vessel being the icebreaker CCGS D’Iberville.🌊🚢⚓️ #MaritimeTransportation #Seaway #GLS #GreatLakes #Infrastructure
For over 200 years, Horne’s Ferry in Cape Vincent has been taking people across the St. Lawrence River to and from Canada. Now that the service is cancelled seemingly indefinitely, the village is trying to bring it back. wwnytv.com/2025/06/25/cap…
