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Guest wrote:Does anyone know where/or for who this cargo was destined? Was it for transshipment overseas to another Arcelormittal facility?

I heard it was for china......

It takes much more than "a few trips" to learn the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Does anyone know where/or for who this cargo was destined? Was it for transshipment overseas to another Arcelormittal facility?

All ships need pilots below Montreal, even the Canadian Ships with lots of trips.

While sailing in Seaway waters the Block needs a Pilot!,but after a few trips,wouldn't the Captain earn the experience and no longer need a Pilot? thank You mn brett

Thats the plan! Another trip to Quebec.

garbear wrote:I see the Block is scheduled again, according to duluthboats.com, at BNSF#5 again on 12/9. Wonder if it will be another Quebec City load?

I see the Block is scheduled again, according to duluthboats.com, at BNSF#5 again on 12/9. Wonder if it will be another Quebec City load?

cpfan wrote:

Guest wrote:As of 8 AM on 12-1-16 the Block is still showing at anchor while it appears all other area traffic is moving normally.

The Block would require a pilot. Perhaps they had to wait for one.

Steve

Thanks. I forgot about that!

Guest wrote:As of 8 AM on 12-1-16 the Block is still showing at anchor while it appears all other area traffic is moving normally.

The Block would require a pilot. Perhaps they had to wait for one.

Steve

I think that she is now underway from anchorage once again?

As of 8 AM on 12-1-16 the Block is still showing at anchor while it appears all other area traffic is moving normally.

Apologies re yesterday's posting.....early morning dyslexia yesterday when looking at Facts and Figures Chart....70 on chart was in fact Port Weller to Silver Bay....you are correct Port Weller to Quebec on chart it does indicate 45..Always seemed longer than that on the SS Georgian Bay when on wheel and if short handed working 6 on 6 off always in river!..but now Block being at anchor (perhaps for river pilot and/or weather) guess may be closer to70 after all!

Guest wrote:Quebec is 70 hrs from Port Weller??? Are they rowing it?

Severe FOG ........ boats on the hook, was what I heard

At anchor Wednesday night in eastern Lake Ontario just short of Cape Vincent NY

Quebec is 70 hrs from Port Weller???? Are they rowing it?

As of 7:00 AM EST she is through Welland Canal and on Lake Ontario a couple hours from Port Weller. That would based on charts put her into Quebec City early Saturday AM approx 6 AM. (70 hours from Port Weller)

Rob W wrote:Well all the boats in the St Clair are stopped right now, including the Block. Anyone know why?

In looking at its past track, I don't see the Block stopping in the St. Clair River or Lake St. Clair. As mentioned by a previous poster, however, it did stop for fuel after turning below the entrance to the Rouge River.

Block stopped for fuel. It's out in Lake Erie now.

Probably either fog or low water.

Well all the boats in the St Clair are stopped right now, including the Block. Anyone know why?