• Lakes Icebreaking 'An Essential Federal Responsibility'
          Among the many vital missions of the U.S. Coast Guard, icebreaking on the U.S. Great Lakes is an essential federal responsibility.

  • Ballast Water Exemption Possible For U.S. Fleet
          Michigan State Senator Ken Sikkema expressed willingness to exempt U.S.-flag vessels that operate exclusively on the Great Lakes from his legislation that would require all vessels entering Michigan territorial waters to sterilize their ballast water before it can be discharged.
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