City of Milwaukee
 

Port News

 2006

Port of Milwaukee Activities:

(in chronological order)

Nantucket Clipper

ACCL's Niagra Prince

 

 

 

   CRUISE SHIPS 2006:
  • 17 June Niagra Prince
  • 26 June Niagra Prince
  • 7 July Grand Mariner
  • 16 July Grand Mariner
  • 4 August Grand Mariner
  • 8 August Nantucket Clipper
  • 29 August Nantucket Clipper
  • 5 September Nantucket Clipper

    • The Milwaukee Police Harbor Patrol assists in dive and rescue as well as safety of the Port.  They also reach out to the citizens of Milwaukee.  Sgt. Jensen's group assists in funding for free swimming lessons to local boys and girls at the local YMCA and county pools. If you would like more information, please contact Sgt. Jensen at 414-935-7846. For more information see: http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/harborpatrol.html

     

     

    May 2006

    Advance Boiler and Tank, a tenant at the Port of Milwaukee, received the first of several inland river hopper barges. The barge was loaded in Utica, Mississippi with stainless steel structures for a local power plant expansion.  Volunteer Barge and Transport of Nashville Tennessee transported the barge to Chicago where Calumet River Fleeting towed the barge to Milwaukee along the Lake Michigan coastline. 

    		  

    May 16, 2006

    DHL Global Forwarding-Houston, TX was the forwarder for the first export shipment in 2006.  This P&H Mining shovel was being loaded onto the BBC SANTIAGO destined for Russia.  DHL has used the Port of Milwaukee eight times during the past two years for large machinery exports.  Federal Marine Terminals, the Port's General Cargo Stevedore, loaded the heaviest pieces with shore cranes, and used ships gear for lighter pieces at the Ports Terminal 3 dock.
    June 16, 2006

    The BBC ONTARIO loaded an export shipment to South America at the Port of Milwaukee's Terminal 1.  The vessel used a combination of shore cranes and ships gear to load the P&H  mining shovel.
    June 23, 2006

    The Port of Milwaukee certified this spreader bar for 173 tons.  Alstom designed the spreader bar, Bechtel owns it, and Advance Boiler and Tank will use it to load large silos to a barge for transport to a WE Energies power plant expansion project nearby.
    June 23, 2006

    Federal Marine Terminals unloaded two inland river barges at the Port of Milwaukee's City Heavy Lift Dock June 26th.  Logistics were arranged by Alliance International, Houston, TX.  The cargo originated in Vietnam and transferred in New Orleans to hopper barges for transit to Milwaukee via the Mississippi River, connecting to the Illinois River and along the west coast of Lake Michigan.

    June 2006

    This beautiful yacht, the BLUE MOON, can sporadically be seen on Milwaukee's lakefront behind the Lake Express Ferry dock.  The vessel and its crew will lay berth in Milwaukee from June through September when the vessel is not being used by its owner. The yacht is 165 feet long,

    June 26, 2006 Lafarge Cement's new vessel, INNOVATION, arrived at the Port of Milwaukee for the first time.
    Federal Marine Terminal will have the Federal Margaree arrive at the Port of Milwaukee on Wednesday, June 28th to begin loading 11,000 tons of bagged food-aid.  Terminal 3 is literally filled to the ceiling. The ship will be in port for approximately six days loading the pallets of corn-soy blend and other grains for delivery to Africa.  The shipment is part of the USDA/USAID food for peace program, Invitation 4-2006.  Federal Marine Terminals was the stevedore awarded the contract and Fednav Shipping based in Montreal won the ship line contract. The bids are awarded based on lowest-landed cost. Green Wing and Federal Margaree (photo by Greg StamatelakyTerminal 3 Warehouse

    ILA forklift driver  Representatives of the shipline Falline  ILA workers checking quantities before loading

    July 13, 2006. Federal Marine Terminals is unloading these Gamesa energy cells from the Marinus Green. Each 70-ton piece requires a two crane coordinated discharge. Our skilled crane operators  Erv Kehring and Dave Corcoran known as "the best crane operators on the Lakes"  show their skills here during this tandem lift.
    July 13, 2006 The BBC Shangahai is loading a P&H mining shovel this week at Terminal 3 after which the vessel will move over to the south side of Terminal 2 and load a Bucyrus mining shovel.
    July 10, 2006 the Magdelina Green is at the City Heavy Lift Dock unloading silos for a local power plant expansion, while the Canadian Trader passes by to unload salt at the Cargill Mooring Basin dock. (photo by Greg Stamatelaky)
    Red Tail Hawks have found in interest in the newly installed Security Cameras at the Port. Port of Milwaukee Crane Operator Dave Corcoran

    On Monday, July 17, 2006 the Port of Milwaukee will be discharging the yacht ABN AMBRO winner of the Volvo Ocean Race 2005-2006 .  The whole team will be here to watch their ship getting unloaded from the Falline vessel  FEDERAL MANITOU.  The team will be part of a race starting in Chicago next week, and will then be shipped to Baltimore where they will continue their voyage.  For more information about the team and their yacht see: htt://team.abnamro.com

    Length overall: 70.5 ft
    Beam: 15.4 ft - 18.7 ft
    Draft: 14.8 ft
    Mainsail Area: 1883.7 sq ft
    Headsail Area: 1506 sq ft
    Spinnaker Area: 5382 sq ft max
    Mast Height: 103.3 ft above water
    Weight: 12.3 tons to 13.8 tons
    Keel Bulb: 4.4 tons min

    Dave Henry of Vision Logistics organized a great night at the Brewers Baseball game this past June.
    Dave Henry of Vision Logistics, Suzanne Bleau of Fednav Shipline; Gille Plante and Ken Peterson of Federal Marine Terminals and in the back row Matt McPhail of Fedmar Direct

    		 Betty Nowak, Port of Milwaukee; Dave Henry, Vision Logisitcs, Frank Rodriques, Alstom Power, Gilles Plante, FMT, back row: Ken Peterson, FMT; Matt McPhail, Fedmar Direct
    5 Large silos were unloaded in July for a local power plant expansion and transfered to river barge and truck Some of the Gillen Co's fleet in the Port's Mooring Basin. Gillen, a marine contractor, has three land leases with the port.
    the Port's 70-ton ganty crane can move along the City Heavy Lift Dock rail tracks along the inner harbor. Advance Boiler building and building and building...
    The grain elevator is hustling this year to stay up with demand. American Mariner coming into the Mooring Basin under the Hoan Bridge. Photo by Greg Stamatelaky

    August 10, 2006 - High School Summer Interns Last Day. 

    2006 High School Interns last day August 10, 2006.

    (from left to right) Xeng Xiong will be a Senior at South Milwaukee High School and was an intern for the Finance Department; Intern Supervisor Andre Wilson, who is a teacher at 35th Street Elementary; and Worthington Hortman who will be a Freshman at UWM. Worthington worked as an intern in the Engineering Department and will be going for a Mechanical Engineering degree. We have no doubt these gentlemen will have a successful future ahead of them. Best Wishes from the Port Staff!

     

    St. Mary's Challenger in the inner harbor, photo by Greg Stamatelaky Mining Equipment came into the port by rail, truck and out be barge and ship in 2006
    Captain Scott of the River Skimmer and Harbor Master Joe DiGiorgio welcome Culligan to help promote efforts to keep the river clean. The cruise ship Nantuct Clipper docked east of the Summerfest Amphitheater on August 8th for its first Milwaukee port of call.

    The Great Lakes Tug OHIO towed the vessel JOHN SHERMAN to the Nidera grain elevator on September 7, 2006. The SHERMAN had been docked in Duluth, MN since 1981 before arriving at the Port of Milwaukee. The tug boat OHIO is 100 years old, built in 1906 originally as the Milwaukee Fire Department Engine No. 15 fireboat.  The model of this vessel shown below was made in 1908 by Captain Richard Rice. The hull of Engine No. 15 is still in tact.The Great Lakes Towing Company built a new house on top of the existing hull and is now called the OHIO. Captain Mike Patterson of Sault Ste. Marie headed the six man crew in towing the lanker to Milwaukee. The Port currently is home to two Great Lakes tugs, the VIRGINIA, built in 1914 and the ARKANSAS built in 1909.  The OHIO is a 16 cylinder vessel with 2500 horsepower, whereas the VIRGINIA and The ARKANSAS have 12 cylinders and 1250 horsepower. The smaller tugs are used in guiding ocean and lake vessels safely into port.  The larger OHIO is used to tow unpowered vessels such as the grain ship and to maneuver other tugs in Cleveland where the company has its headquarters and ship repair yard. 

    Model of the Milwaukee Fire Dept. Engine No. 15 - model built in 1908 by Captain Richard Rice. Great Lakes Tug
    Captain James The VIRGINIA, ARKANSAS, and OHIO in Milwaukee, all part of the Great Lakes Towing Company fleet
    Vessel JOHN SHERMAN loading grain at Nidera Grain Elevator Sept. 7 2006 - Port of Milwaukee Lake Ontario and Iryda were docked at Terminal 2 (north side and south side respectively) on Sept. 15, 2006.
    The tug Rebecca Lynn is unloading asphalt at Pier 5 (Sept. 15, 2006) Holly Marine tug and barge is being loaded at Advance Boiler and Tank's Port of Milwaukee dock with 3 of 5 manufactured cycinders for the Oak Creek Power Plant Expansion.
    These scrubbers were manufactured by Gillen Company at the Port's Grand Trunk Site. The pieces will be loaded onto a deck barge for delivery to the Oak Creek Power Plant expansion. These scrubbers keep the air quality from this coal plant one of the cleanest in the country.

    Milwaukee Journal Sentinel interview with Tom Balistreri, tug Captain of Leona B (click on link below)

    http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=498934

    On Friday, September 22, 2006 Betty Nowak and Larry Sullivan gave this a tour of the Port to this group of amazing International Business Students from the University of Northern Iowa. On the left, Captain Chris of the Lake Express, second from left Chris Schrage, Instructor of Management, and the amazing person who coordinated this field trip. After this tour they visited Harley Davidson and Miller Brewery. Photo by Chris Schrage. On a very blustery day, these students toured the Lake Express High Speed ferry. Captain Chris is describing the car deck of the vessel. Hey are you guys paying attention there on the left? Photo by Chris Schrage, UNI
    These three international business students may look like they are relaxing in the business section of the Lake Express section (well they are) but you would never guess these gentlemen and all the other international business students on this tour have at least 3 different languages including Russian and Cantoneese. Watch for these kids for they are our International future. Photo by Chris Schrage. September 27, 2006 the Federal Weser is in Port unloading steel coils weight 20 metric tons each, photo by: Jennifer Lacke, HNTB
    Steel coils are filling all 5 terminals leased by Federal Marine Terminals, the Port's General Cargo Stevedore. 9/27/06 photo by Jennifer Lacke, HNTB Women's Transportation Seminar took a tour of the Port on 9/27/06. The first stop was the Lake Express terminal. Ken Szallai, President of L.E. (right) stopped to talk to the group. Larry Sullivan, Port Chief Engineer was the tour guide, and Corinne Shary of EMC, Inc. (left) was one of 11 members taking the tour. Photo by Jennifer Lacke, HNTB
    Captain Chip of the Great Lakes Towing Company gave a tour to a local cub scout pack. 10/5/06 Den leader Mary Maxey of Pack 474 Den 6 at the Lincoln Elementry School of Wauwatosa, I came to the Port to finalize their requirement for the boys to earn their Wolf Badge.
    TC Industries watches their steel unload from the Cinamon 11-8-2206 These dinasaur looking machines arrived at the port on November 6, 2006 on the vessel Julietta
    Dan Cruz, Traffic Manager of FMT (left) with TC Industry representatives The Kwintebank carried wind tower blades into Milwaukee on November 9, 2006
    The Kwintebank and the Isolda in South Slip 2 November 9, 2006 This waving crewman is happy to see Milwaukee. Some crewmen are at sea 7 months at a time.
    Heino has worked for the ILA in Milwaukee for 40 years! Wayne Johnson (left) and Tom Bilicki are part of the 5 man Port crew who maintain the rail tracks, machinery and much more - to keep the port going.
       

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