(WSJ) Lake Michigan is on the brink of being invaded by the Asian carp, a
massive and voracious fish known to leap out of the water at the sound
of approaching boats. Scientists fear the fish could decimate the $7
billion sport fishing industry on the Great Lakes and permanently
damage the ecosystem of the largest body of fresh water in the world.  Source

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• House Hearing on the Asian carp, the Great Lakes

     (marinelink) The Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure conducted a hearing on Asian carp and the Great Lakes. In his statement, Representative James Oberstar (D-MN) discussed the threat posed by the Asian carp to the Great Lakes ecosystem.  Source

• New rule allows the use of two anglers fishing Poland in many state lakes

     (thenewstribune)  Beginning Saturday, recreational anglers can add a second rod to their arsenal while fishing in most Washington lakes.  Under a new law passed by the Legislature, the two-pole endorsement option will apply to the majority of the state’s 8,000 fishing lakes, ponds and reservoirs.  Source

• Coal leads diving in the Great Lakes Band

    Shipping volume on the Great Lakes was down dramatically in July and for the year to date, according to a report from the Cleveland-based Lake Carriers’ Association. Coal shipments led the deep decline in July traffic carried by U.S. lakers. Loads of coal “were nearly 5,000 tons less than vessels’ optimum capacity,” leading

• Coal Leads Plunge in the Great Lakes Band

    Shipping volume on the Great Lakes was down dramatically in July and for the year to date, according to a report from the Cleveland-based Lake Carriers’ Association. Coal shipments led the deep decline in July traffic carried by U.S. lakers. Loads of coal “were nearly 5,000 tons less than vessels’ optimum capacity,” leading

• New Jersey, Delaware River fishing limits considered shad and herring

     (lehighvalleylive)  Daily personal catch limits in New Jersey from the Delaware River may be reduced if new regulations under consideration pass.  The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection proposed the limits — a reduction from 35 to 10 fish per day for blueback herring and alewife, and a reduction from six

• American Iron and Steel Institute, thanks to EPA and Congress to compromise on regulations for big ships on the Great Lakes

     The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), on behalf of its U.S. member companies, would like to thank the U.S

• MMFP Cargo revenue increased by 9.3% to 11.700 tonnes in January this year

    Murmansk Marine Fishing Port (MMFP) has had a 9.3% growth in January 2010, as much as 11.700 tons compared with the same period last year, assistant for General Director of MMFP Anton Artemyev said in his interview with the local TV-21 channel. “We’re now expecting the first deliveries of capelin.

• Coal-loader for port

    The North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation says a new coal loader is due to be installed at the Abbot Point terminal yesterday. Chief executive Brad Fish says the loader arrived from Brisbane on Sunday, but wet weather delayed installation. He says the coal loader is part of the X50 expansion

• Asked to explain Asian carp threaten the Great Lakes: FBI, their plan

     (workboat) All 17 Michigan members of Congress joined together today to call for a Feb. 5 deadline for federal agencies to deliver a comprehensive plan to them on how to keep Asian carp from taking over the Great Lakes.  Source

• Great Lakes Shipyard stretch Ferry

    Miller Boat Line’s Put in Bay gets mid body put in Read at Great Lakes Shipyard to stretch ferry

• Great Lakes Dredge receives funding from stimulus

    two hydraulic dredges being mobilized to the U.S. from Middle East Read at Great Lakes Dredge gets boost from stimulus funding

• 2 in UP convicted for fishing with illegal nets

     (freep) Two men have been given jail time and fined for using illegal gill nets to catch fish on Lake Michigan’s Big Bay de Noc.  Source

• Deal struck on the Great Lakes pollution from ships

     (AP) Congressional negotiators reached a deal Tuesday that would effectively exempt 13 shipping companies that haul iron ore, coal and other freight on the Great Lakes from a proposed federal rule meant to reduce air pollution.  Source

• MMFP cargo handling in 2009 by 36% – to 255 thousand tons

    Cargo turnover at Murmansk Marine Fishing Port in 2009 increased by 36% – up to 255 thousand tons of fish, from the year earlier. In December, the port handled 12 thousand tons of fish, or 1.500 tons over the same period 2008, the company press service reports.

• Rand Logistics makes offer for U.S. Shipping assets

    Great Lakes operator offers $225 million deal Read at Rand Logistics makes offer for U.S. Shipping assets