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Soo Locks Linehandling
Trained and equipped linehandlers for vessels transiting the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, provided by Soo Linehandling Services, Inc.
Description
Soo Linehandling Services, Inc. provides linehandling assistance to vessels transiting the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, on the St. Mary's River, the only water connection between Lake Superior and the other Great Lakes. Trained and fully equipped linehandlers meet vessel and Lockmaster requirements.
Key features
- Two linehandlers under normal weather and three under severe weather for vessels with bow thrusters and friction winches
- Up to four linehandlers for vessels with mechanical problems or in extreme weather
- Services often coordinated with tug assistance from The Great Lakes Towing Company
Applications
Lock transits for lakers and saltwater vessels moving between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes.
Specifications
| Linehandlers (normal weather) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Linehandlers (severe weather) | 3 |
| Linehandlers (maximum) | 4 |
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