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Re: Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: January 5, 2026, 8:05 am
by Guest
Thought I'd reopen thread.....
Today's story about the CCGS icebreaker Vincent Massey is good. Why couldn't the USCG do the same i.e. buy an medium sized anchor handling boat and convert it to an ice breaker?
Re: Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: March 5, 2022, 10:46 am
by Guest
Guest wrote:In terms of reliability, how does the new icebreaker Mackinaw compare with the retired Mackinaw? It seems like the newer vessel has had a series of issues since it entered service or is that just because such problems are more easily and quickly reported in the digital age? Although their numbers may be dwindling in regards to operational experience with the former icebreaker, but how do commercial mariners view the capabilities between the two vessels?
As many have noted the new Mackinaw is not very reliable. I don't know how it compares to the old Mack. With Lake Carriers and others lobbying for another "heavy" icebreaker for the lakes ($550m price tag) I would much rather see them spend the same $ to build two Risley clones with Cat/Mak/GE diesels turning the propulsion and ships service generators. Put bow and stern thrusters in for DP and you will have great buoy tenders as well!
Re: Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: March 3, 2022, 10:36 am
by Guest
In terms of reliability, how does the new icebreaker Mackinaw compare with the retired Mackinaw? It seems like the newer vessel has had a series of issues since it entered service or is that just because such problems are more easily and quickly reported in the digital age? Although their numbers may be dwindling in regards to operational experience with the former icebreaker, but how do commercial mariners view the capabilities between the two vessels?
Re: Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: March 2, 2022, 7:42 pm
by Pat
They made quick work of it for sure. Hopefully their issues are behind them and they have a successful spring breakout.
Re: Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: March 2, 2022, 4:34 pm
by Jerry
Mackinaw to the rescue in Northern Lake Michigan. Both ship’s on the move, plus the Katmai Bay.
Re: Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: March 2, 2022, 10:27 am
by Jerry
Mackinaw is again out in Lake Huron. Hope all is well.
Re: Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: February 25, 2022, 5:17 pm
by Jerry
I see the Mackinaw was moving out of river. Needed help with tug to get back to dock. Watching on Cheboygan Wedcam.
Re: Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: February 10, 2022, 10:55 am
by Jerry
Heard another rumor about Mackinaw. Is it under repair again?
Re: Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: January 30, 2022, 10:27 am
by Guest
Looks like the Mackinaw is back in operation.
Re: Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: January 29, 2022, 11:26 am
by cpfan
Jon Paul wrote:Any idea what's wrong with the Mackinaw? They have been at the State Dock all week and other ice breaking assets are being used to keep traffic moving thru the Straits.
Somebody on Facebook said that it is a generator that's down.
Re: Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: January 29, 2022, 9:32 am
by Jon Paul
Any idea what's wrong with the Mackinaw? They have been at the State Dock all week and other ice breaking assets are being used to keep traffic moving thru the Straits.
Re: Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: January 25, 2022, 12:44 am
by Guest
Pat wrote:The cutter Mackinaw has been docked in Mackinaw City for several days now. Is it broke down? The CCGS Griffon has been escorting ship through the Straits.
Yes, it is.
Cutter Mackinaw
Posted: January 24, 2022, 5:28 pm
by Pat
The cutter Mackinaw has been docked in Mackinaw City for several days now. Is it broke down? The CCGS Griffon has been escorting ship through the Straits.