Here is an update on ice breaking operations. Currently, the Bristol Bay and Neah Bay are working to flush the ice out of the old South Channel to give the ice jam in the shipping channel somewhere to go. In the meantime, the Mackinaw and Samuel Risley are working to free and escort the Herbert C. Jackson through the heavy ice.
The Commanding Officer of the Mackinaw is a former Commanding Officer of the Bristol Bay and has years of ice breaking experience in the Great Lakes. He stated this morning during a conversation, that this was the heaviest he has ever seen the ice in the St Clair River.
Please be patient as we work through this situation, and keep the important information flowing to all interested and involved!
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Good Afternoon everyone,
Here is where we are right now...
The Bristol Bay and Neah Bay continue to flush both the old South Channel and the Seaway Cut. The Mackinaw and Samuel Risley have moved four vessels through the river today and will continue to work traffic through the evening into tomorrow.
We have made the decision not to break the ice into the North Channel on Monday due to our ability to get the traffic through and slightly ease the ice throughout the day. We are constantly watching the water levels in Lake St. Clair, Algonac, and Marine City. Lake St. Clair has significantly dropped telling us that there is a water flow issue.
What this means is that between the traffic flow issues and the possibility for flooding in the upriver areas, we may need and continue to leave the North Channel ice breaking on the table. We will continue to keep everyone updated and work with local authorities, Champion's Ferry, the press, and you to ensure you have the most up to the minute information!
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