Denny wrote:So now that the Michigan Trader is ready supposedly, when then will the Dirk depart from Erie to Sturgeon Bay and to connect with the new built barge? I would assume it will be anytime now as I think both are done and ready to go at any given notice! Since we are about half way into October now, I would think that VanEnkevort would want to have this new duo out and operating very soon before the Fall weather really starts to turn soon. I’m sure there is a few bugs if you will to be worked out and I’d think VanEnkevort would want to get them worked out and on ASAP before any Fall weather issues in November and also December. Just my two cents and thoughts only. Any info is appreciated and Yes I know about the Press Release but haven’t had the time to read it yet.
Thought I'd read several months ago the Dirk was supposed to be paired with the Joe Thompson and Thompson Jr. was to go to the Michigan Trader.
As I understand it, the Dirk S. VanEnkevort is the former Joseph H. Thompson, Jr.
Denny wrote:So now that the Michigan Trader is ready supposedly, when then will the Dirk depart from Erie to Sturgeon Bay and to connect with the new built barge? I would assume it will be anytime now as I think both are done and ready to go at any given notice! Since we are about half way into October now, I would think that VanEnkevort would want to have this new duo out and operating very soon before the Fall weather really starts to turn soon. I’m sure there is a few bugs if you will to be worked out and I’d think VanEnkevort would want to get them worked out and on ASAP before any Fall weather issues in November and also December. Just my two cents and thoughts only. Any info is appreciated and Yes I know about the Press Release but haven’t had the time to read it yet.
Thought I'd read several months ago the Dirk was supposed to be paired with the Joe Thompson and Thompson Jr. was to go to the Michigan Trader.
So now that the Michigan Trader is ready supposedly, when then will the Dirk depart from Erie to Sturgeon Bay and to connect with the new built barge? I would assume it will be anytime now as I think both are done and ready to go at any given notice! Since we are about half way into October now, I would think that VanEnkevort would want to have this new duo out and operating very soon before the Fall weather really starts to turn soon. I’m sure there is a few bugs if you will to be worked out and I’d think VanEnkevort would want to get them worked out and on ASAP before any Fall weather issues in November and also December. Just my two cents and thoughts only. Any info is appreciated and Yes I know about the Press Release but haven’t had the time to read it yet.
Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding issued a press release today announcing that the new barge Michigan Trader has been delivered to VanEnkevort Tug and Barge.
First of all, congratulations to VanEnkevort for expanding their Great Lakes fleet. Second, the press release mentioned that VanEnkevort operates barges in the Gulf of Mexico. I was unaware of this, but a quick review of VanEnkevort's website mentions that they operate 4 phosphoric acid barges and one molten sulfur carrying ATB on the Gulf.
Does anyone know how long VanEnkevort has been operating vessel in the Gulf?