Great Lakes Maritime Transportation Education

Why Learn About Great Lakes Shipping? Did you know? A 1000-foot "laker" can hold enough iron taconite pellets to make 15,000 cars. 90% of the United State's iron ore used to make steel is shipped on the Great Lakes. The top three cargoes on Great Lakes ships (in order) are pelletized iron ore, stone (mostly limestone), coal. Other important cargo includes grain, cement, salt and liquid-bulk products. One 1000-foot vessel can carry the cargo of six 100-car trains or 2,308 one-ton trucks! Ships use a lot less energy and cause a lot less pollution. Great Lakes Maritime Transportation Teacher Institute July 30-August 3, 2007 Or View Brochure as PDF File (west-end Lake Superior) Application Deadline: Friday, May 25, 2007 ~ 20 spaces available! Application (PDF Form)

Last Update: 02/05/2008

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