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Guest wrote: April 24, 2026, 2:08 pm How come she's empty? Seems like coming back with a load of iron ore for a backhaul would make more sense than returning light. Or is there nothing left like bridge cranes at places like Hamilton to unload ore anymore on the Canadian side?

Looks to me like she's still dedicated to her previous ownership contract. TB to Sorel and up light. Only so many loads in a season to get that tonnage to the customer. And then to consider having to deal with weather, locking, mechanical issues. Time is money.

Bridge Cranes still remain in Hamilton and they still unload gearless bulkers like the ones from the Equinox Class. The Algoma Equinox, Harvester along with G3 Marquis, Algoma Strongfield and Captain Henry Jackman all are not self unloaders and each use the bridge cranes at Hamilton when they are unloading ore cargoes there. I hope that this information helps out and answers your questions!

How come she's empty? Seems like coming back with a load of iron ore for a backhaul would make more sense than returning light. Or is there nothing left like bridge cranes at places like Hamilton to unload ore anymore on the Canadian side?

As of April 23rd, I believe her AIS read “Thunder Bay” as her next destination from the Marine Traffic’s website and AIS.

Shes left sorel and is up bound, more than likely for thunder bay but possibly richardsons in hamilton.