Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

???????Historic ROBINSON BAY Tugboat Transferred to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy?? ??bit.ly/3Oo1LFK ??????Today, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) proudly completed the formal transfer of the ROBINSON BAY tugboat to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy during a ceremony at Snell Lock in Massena, N.Y. This celebrated vessel, originally built in 1958, will now serve as a training platform for the Academy’s maritime students, fostering the education of future mariners. ?During today's ceremony, GLS Administrator Adam T.-Schlicht, Great Lakes Maritime Academy Superintendent Jerry Achenbach, and?U.S. Coast Guard Ninth District (Great Lakes) Rear Admiral Jon Hickey made remarks and were joined by former and current GLS employees who have served aboard the ROBINSON BAY. ??GLS Administrator Tindall-Schlicht highlighted the importance of this donation, stating, “By placing this iconic tugboat in the hands of an institution dedicated to maritime excellence, we are ensuring that the ROBINSON BAY remains an active part of the Great Lakes maritime community, contributing to both its legacy and its future. We look forward to witnessing how the Academy utilizes this vessel to promote stewardship and education on the Great Lakes.” #ROBINSONBAY?#TugLife?#CelebrateRobbieBay

?Did you Know??ROBINSON BAY is named for the Robinson family, one of the founding families of Massena Center. ??Bonus Fact: The most famous of the Robinson family was grandson, Holton Duncan Robinson, born in Massena on February 7, 1863. Holton was a world-renowned suspension bridge engineer who helped design and build hundreds of aerodynamically stable cable suspension bridges worldwide. Holton Robinson refined and invented many techniques that are still used today to develop and design suspension bridges worldwide. #RobinsonBay #TugLife #CelebrateRobbieBay #WatchThisSpace

??Watch this space tomorrow to learn where the ROBINSON BAY will be serving the American public for the rest of its lifetime. ??? #RobinsonBay #TugLife #CelebrateRobbieBay

???Today in Montreal, U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Assistant Secretary for Multimodal Freight and Policy Allison Dane Camden, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Administrator Adam T.-Schlicht, The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Athanasiou, Port de Montreal / Port of Montréal President and Chief Executive Officer Julie Gascon, and Transport Canada - Transports Canada Assistant Deputy Minister, National Supply Chain Office Robert Dick attended the 2024 Canada-US Peer Exchange. Following robust discussions that focused on supply chain efficiency and North American freight movement, the delegation looks forward to continuing to strengthen this binational partnership.?????? #GreatLakesPorts #InternationalTrade

JUST ANNOUNCED | Dave Gutheil will step in as interim leader of the Port of Cleveland in January 2025, following Will Friedman's departure. With over 14 years at the Port, Gutheil brings deep experience in maritime operations and business development. The Port's board will begin the search for a permanent successor while relying on Gutheil's leadership during this transition. ??Read more: https://bit.ly/4fA3u75

???The ROBBIE BAY has been a part of GLS since April 27, 1958, when it was delivered to the then-newly established agency. ?Fun Fact?: In design and construction, the ROBINSON BAY was briefly named the "Tug Alexander Wiley" after the 4-time US Senator who helped convince President Eisenhower to participate in the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway alongside Canada. ???? #RobinsonBay #TugLife #CelebrateRobbieBay

???The ROBINSON BAY, also known as "The ROBBIE BAY," is a tugboat that GLS has used for maritime support roles since the Corporation took ownership of the vessel in 1958. ? ??This week, we'll highlight its history and post a special announcement from Administrator Adam T.-Schlicht on Friday, 11/22. #RobinsonBay #TugLife #CelebrateRobbieBay

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation's ROBINSON BAY tugboat has been a reliable vessel for many years.?? This #MaritimeMonday and throughout this week, we celebrate its 66 years of service with the GLS. #MaritimeMonday #shipspotting #shipwatching

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