State of Great Lakes Shipbuilding
The Great Lakes shipbuilding industry has gone from being a forgotten sector to making front page headlines in recent months.
According to Brendan Falkowski, Owner of Shipwatcher News, the current global climate has raised concerns about investments in navies and merchant fleets, with world powers competing for dominance of the seas.
The Great Lakes still go largely under the radar, something this corner of the industry knows far too well.
The industry only receives attention when things go wrong, rather than being recognized for its significant role in the U.S. economy and defense supply chain.
An example of this is the steamer Alpena, which has been sailing the Great Lakes for 82 seasons and was recently sidelined for six months for critical repairs.
- Raised alarms across the globe for renewed investments in navies and merchant fleets
- Great Lakes maritime industry plays a large role in the U.S. economy and defense supply chain
Author's summary: Great Lakes shipbuilding gains attention amidst global maritime competition.