Coast Guard, Great Lakes and Operation Taconite

Coast Guard begins ice-breaking operations on Great Lakes
USCG Sector Northern Great Lakes commenced Operation Taconite this morning with USCG Cutter Mackinaw breaking ice on western Lake Superior, according to a news release. The Mackinaw is assigned to clear the shipping lanes for the twin ports of Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wis.
Coast Guard cutter based in Sturgeon Bay begins ice breaking duties for winter of 2024-25
The Mobile Bay and three other cutters are tasked with managing ice cover for commercial maritime traffic in and around the northern Great Lakes.
U.S. Coast Guard starts ice breaking operations on Great Lakes
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes has started ice breaking operations on the Great Lakes.Operation Taconite w
U.S. Coast Guard cutter sent on unique mission: Trying not to break the ice
An ice shanty was discovered in the shipping channel between Duluth and Superior last week, which led to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter, the Mackinaw, being sent out to investigate.
U.S. Coast Guard starts ice breaking operation in Upper Michigan
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector of the Northern Great Lakes began Operation Taconite to prevent newly formed ice from hindering commercial vessel traffic at 8 a.m. on Monday.
Coast Guard Begins Great Lakes Harbor Ice Breaking
SAULT STE. MARIE, MI (KDAL) – On Monday, the U-S Coast Guard began ice breaking in harbors around the Great Lakes to prevent newly formed ice from hindering commercial vessel traffic. Called “Operation Taconite”, the cutter Mackinaw is assigned to manage the ice breaking needs in the western Lake Superior area including the Twin Ports.
US: Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw Begins Icebreaking in Duluth-Superior Harbor
Duluth, United States - January 01, 2025 [Note: partially no sound; partially time-lapse] The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB 30) has begun icebreaking operations in the Duluth-Superior Harbor as part of Operation Taconite.
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It’s icy enough for the U.S. Coast Guard to do airboat training near the Soo
Airboats have been used for winter rescues and in emergency situations for years, not only by the Coast Guard but by sheriff’s departments and other emergency rescue groups in Northern Michigan and ...
Coast Guard pulls stray ice shack from shipping lane
While cutting ice in the shipping channel Jan. 2, the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw made an unscheduled stop to pull a portable fishing shack out of the way. "That one just happened to ...
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Operation Taconite now in effect on Great Lakes
“Operation Taconite” is the Coast Guard’s largest domestic ice breaking operation. It encompasses Lake Superior, Lake ...
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Bulk Carrier Aground in Philadelphia
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to the grounding of the 623-foot bulk carrier Algoma Verity approximately a mile north of ...
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Icebreaking missions begin on the Great Lakes
You will see the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay in action more often beginning today (Monday).
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Great Lakes Commission’s Industry Days Conference at Great Wolf Lodge to address commerce, safety & environment
Join the GLCA for their annual Industry Days conference at Great Wolf Lodge Jan. 7-8. Learn about issues affecting Great ...