⚓️Watch the Bow Lights for a Surprise! Ship 'GLO & Integrity' arrives in Duluth, MN

The 140 foot tug G.L. Ostrander & 460 foot barge Integrity made a nighttime arrival in Duluth, MN. The captain immediately started swinging the powerful spotlight around as the 100+ person crowd watched from the north pier. The captain surprised us and started switching the bow lights on/off like it was a party as the vessel moved through the ship canal. This happens at the 2:36 mark in the video. That was cool!
This Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) has a great looking pilot house that was shining bright with lights as well. It was fun to watch and record for you.
More information about the G.L. Ostrander & Integrity: www.tugboatinfo...

[@chuckg6039]

Quite a variety of ports the GL Ostrander visited in 2022: Detroit - 23 (supplied cement to build the Gordie Howe bridge), Alpena 15 (primary source of its cement), Milwaukee 10, Toledo 10, Cleveland 8, Calumet Harbor 6

[@vibewithmike]

Excellent information! I’m adding this to the very top. Pinned!

[@mtnair3]

I just love how people show up to see and hear the boats. Thanks

[@vibewithmike]

Ken, there’s definitely excitement in the air as these vessels approach

[@chuckg6039]

Mike, this is one of the best vessels to watch coming into port at night. Her spot is so cool looking! Especially as it beams from high atop the bridge. The tug was renamed G. L. Ostrander in 2002 after an executive at Lafarge North American Inc. It actually took me quite a bit of research to confirm this. Kind of makes sense. If you freeze the video at 6:30 and look carefully at the right bridge supports, you can actually see two distinct sets of vertical supports. The outermost support is orginal and was built in between 1901-1905. The inside support system was added in 1929 when they changed the bridge to a lift bridge (from a bridge which used a neat gondola car).

[@vibewithmike]

I think it looks really cool Chuck, I enjoy this one

[@karengausman1459]

Hey Mike. Love these late night videos. I am suprised at the number of people who were out to see her. Thank you for moving down so we could see better. Those bow lights are very cool on The Integrity. Just an all around great looking vessel. The GLO is good looking as well. I always love to see how the captain handles the turn when they get to the harbor basin so thank you for hanging with the shot. I hope you had a good day for a Thursday. Take care my friend and hope we can chat later in the comments. 🙋‍♀⛴

[@vibewithmike]

There’s something about the elevated pilot house that is just cool, extra cool!

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike yeah. I totally agree. Just something about them that makes people come out to see.👀👀

[@jrs9144]

I am amazed on how many people watch these ships

[@pamanderson5841]

Thanks again Mike! Another great video!!! 🙂🤗🛳🚢😳💗

[@vibewithmike]

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[@maryanneveite5096]

I do love the night videos😊

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really big with the night Videos too

[@donnachace-larson4795]

I find it interesting that they don't stop pedestrian traffic under the lift bridge when it is being raised or lowered on the canal walk. Thanks for the explanation of the symbol on the side of the vessel. I wondered what that was for! Always learning something new! Thanks Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Many people have said the pedestrians get too close to the bridge as it’s going up I’ve heard.

[@Jodi_W]

There's plenty of room to walk under the bridge when it's down. It's a walkway all the time. It feels weird going under because the cars are driving over your head on grates rather than solid road. It has a distinct sound.

[@vibewithmike]

👍⛴️

[@neallorentz2744]

Love the ship and the video

[@vibewithmike]

Neel, I appreciate you saying that brother! I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@Chili453]

I really like the night shots !!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey Tom, I’m a huge fan of being out there at night as well watching these ships.

[@BeanieScooter]

First time seeing a night entrance! Very cool. Thank you!

[@johanvandersandt8904]

I absolutely love this setup. You'd think this was one complete ship but in reality its two. I always wondered about that symbol... Thanks for telling us what it means Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

You got it, I just learned about that not too long ago, the bow thruster symbol

[@johanvandersandt8904]

I though it might have something to do with the umbrella corporation. 😂 Glad I was wrong. Have a good one Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

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[@djackson2243]

Great night view,

[@antwaunsmith8392]

I wish I could be there enjoying the night watching the ships just having a good time 😂⛴

[@vibewithmike]

You would have a blast for sure

[@elizabethw4519]

Thanks for the bonus shot!! Always wondered how that looked!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad you enjoyed it Elizabeth! I hope you’re having a nice Thursday! It’s a great day here in Duluth!👍⛴️

[@elizabethw4519]

@@vibewithmike 84 degrees with some possible storms this evening.

[@vibewithmike]

Not too bad!

[@gregmctevia5087]

I'll join the chorus of nighttime video lovers. These vessels seem to take on a whole different aspect in the dark. This was a good one. Keep 'em comin' and we'll keep tunin' in.

[@scottburk4083]

Nice looking combo,I really like the lighting on this one. Thanks Mike,God Bless!!!😊

[@vibewithmike]

The lighting really got bright towards the stern! Lumpy, I always appreciate you man!

[@scottburk4083]

@@vibewithmike Back at ya Brother!!!

[@vibewithmike]

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[@darceyheath263]

Pretty neat see the little Pilot House on top of that ship😊

[@JustDulci]

Awesome nighttime video! What a cool tug and barge combo! Thank you as always for the information on the vessel as well as the cargo. And a great ending watching the lift bridge come back down! Wish we were there, but this is the next best thing! 👌⚓️

[@vibewithmike]

I’ll bring you with every time I go down with the camera my friend

[@JustDulci]

@@vibewithmike awesome! Much appreciated👏👏👏

[@davidwilson9247]

The elevated pilothouse reminds of Mississippi pushboats with barges

[@vibewithmike]

I just did a livestream in Saint Paul with one of those. Take a look at my live stream tab.

[@geofffikar3417]

That is the smallest pilot house we have seen. It's neat to see them at night.

[@vibewithmike]

Just enough for a reclining chair

[@ginog5037]

Excellent video once again Mike. No bow anchors interesting and the stern looks like a tug pushing a barge...

[@vibewithmike]

I didn’t notice there was non bow anchors, good eye

[@gillmellor390]

.Thank you for the coverage. \the earlier livestream was scary!

[@Jodi_W]

I'm not sure if you've shown it before but we were fascinated with the huge 'bike chains' on the lift bridge that carry it up and down.

[@vibewithmike]

I’ll try to zoom in on those for you

[@frankpeck1448]

Several years ago during layup season, somebody produced a video about the total replacement of the cables and other crucial components for the operation of the Aerial Lift Bridge. I was attempting to find it again. Does anyone else know about that video? Thank you.

[@bettygilmore611]

Great info and love the search light and great ship night shots.

[@chapgood13]

Enjoyed this one Mike, thanks for sharing it!

[@normanfawley7379]

Nice one ! Spooky at night.Quite a lot of folks out an about.Funny lookin stern ?

[@TxVet1027]

I thought the young girl was gonna go over the wall when the lift bridge returned salute. Gotta love that train horn.

[@vibewithmike]

I’ve seen many people get close to falling off the wall doing that type of stuff

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike I was holding my breath for a minute on her.

[@frankpeck1448]

Yes, as a parent, I cannot fathom their rather blase' attitude when it comes to so-called Common Sense and Safety issues. Contrary to popular belief, we're NOT infallible like some may believe. And that Icy Cold water is Very UNforgiving, once our bodies make contact with it. Never allow your child...or daring adults, do a Balancing Act on the wall of the canal. It should be a No-Brainer, but some feel 'Bullet Proof'...please, don't learn the 'Hard Way'.

[@karengausman1459]

@@frankpeck1448 I totally agree with you. Where were the parents?

[@frankpeck1448]

@@karengausman1459 Thank you for your comment, Karen...and it can happen in an eye wink. Heaven forbid, if you were right there and were to make any comment to the parent, concerning the child's safety, they'd get extremely defensive, and tell anyone to mind their own business. Some people simply should never have children! No doubt, my comment rubbed somebody the wrong way, but stick around...my OCD really comes through, whenever I see this sort of thing! Have a fantastic weekend.

[@henryhawk978]

Nite videos are always enjoyable. Nice crowd for a night time arrival. Year ago this week I was in the Duluth Sturgeon Lake area. Enjoyed the video Mike and BE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@jackmcgill3150]

My gosh! That is so cool to see at knight! You guys are sooo lucky to get to be there! I would be there all the time. It would be so cool to see those ships that close.

[@frankpeck1448]

Hello Mike...Excellent Commentary of this Really Unique articulated Tug & Barge combination. I've only heard of this type of configuration, on how raw sugar cane is transported from Hawaii to C & H for processing, in California. Is this a new concept, for Great Lakes vessels? There must be only a few of them. Any further information is appreciated. Thanks!

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Mike enjoyed It Like That Lift Bridge There Was A New Lift Bridge In Chelsea Ma Stayed In Hotel In Chelsea In 2018 Right On The Chelsea Channel I Have Been On The Cape Cod Canal Railroad Lift on The Cape Cod Train I Would Never Do It Again Train Left Hyannis At 6 Did Not Get Home Until 10😊 Have A Great Friday That Grandma's is A Restaurant ? Got To Check It Out Soon😊

[@vibewithmike]

Boat friends, look at this legit lift bridge that Anthony is talking about. I’m straight up fascinated! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Cod_Canal_Railroad_Bridge

[@kensheets9714]

Love the night ships I wonder how it would fare in rough lakes.

[@chuckg6039]

Sound Level Readings to date (* denotes a Saltie ** denotes a pleasure boat): James R. Barker 123.1 Edwin H. Gott 117.1, Paul R Tergurtha 111.5, 108.1, 107.7, 100.9, Michipicoten 110.6, 102.7, 93.0, Philip R. Clarke 109.1, 102.5, Great Republic 106.9, 102.1, 101.6, 91.6, *UAL Fortitude 104.7, 101.6, Mesabi Miner 104.6, Joseph L Block 103.6, 100.3, American Century 103.1, 100.3, 100.1, John G. Munson 103.1, 101.6, 98.0, 83.4, H. Lee White 102.5, Mark Barker 102.3, *Maxima 101.9, USCG Cutter Spar 101.6, G.L. Ostrander 100.7, American Integrity 99.7, CSL Assiniboine 99.3, *Happy River 97.1, Algoma Transport 87.3, 82.0, **Big Bird- Peacefully Silent

[@vibewithmike]

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[@geoffreywallace9432]

Collated tug and barge combination is one of the most interesting ship designs I know of the upper pilot House is used when the tug is attached to the barge so that the captain or pilot can see over the long cargo deck. When the two vessels are separate, the tug will be steered from the lower pilot house.

[@vibewithmike]

Years ago, I thought they were one single ship.

[@bighouse1695]

So the barge has a “cutout” for the tug to nestle into and push and steer so it acts as one vessel?

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, that’s correct. They connect both of them together. It’s one vessel now.

[@bighouse1695]

Thanks @vibewithmike. I’m enjoying your channel

[@vibewithmike]

Big House! Thank you my friend! I appreciate you watching, what city are you in?

[@markostruszka1845]

she Makes frequent stops at St Joseph Mi @ Holcim (LaFarge) cement docks .😁

[@vibewithmike]

It’s a great looking vessel, I love the elevated pilot house

[@now_minnesota]

👍❤️

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you, brother! All the best to you.

[@corporaldigbygeste7640]

I'm not sure, but it looks like the ladder to the elevated pilot house is on the back of that pillar, exposed to the weather. Watch change in bad weather could be interesting. Like I said, not sure just my casual observation.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m going to go back in the video and look. Happy Thursday, corporal.

[@Jodi_W]

@@vibewithmike I think I see a ladder, also. Either way, the captain should have no trouble climbing Enger Tower, he must have strong legs and no problem with heights!

[@chuckg6039]

There is an interior set of stairs.

[@nigeljohnston1802]

The lift bridge seems to go up very early with the ships still a good way off. Is there a specific reason for this?

[@vibewithmike]

The Aerial Lift Bridge goes up early to ensure there are no mechanical issues, the worry is what if a ship is close to the bridge and it stops going up because of an issue? These huge ships take a long time to stop. The ship could crash into it. It’s a incident prevention measure essentially. 👍⛴️

[@georgesmith8113]

👍👍👍👊😎

[@Peter-qf3be]

Waving a hand from texas it’s 110 degrees were I am I’ll take the fifty degrees can’t beet those night videos

[@vibewithmike]

110! Wow! For once, I’ll take Duluth temperatures.

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike Hey I will stay here in Minnesota. Thank you

[@vibewithmike]

Maybe Peter can cook eggs and bacon on the sidewalk there in Texas!

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike yeah. I'll take mine over easy with a side of bacon 🥓🥓

[@Peter-qf3be]

@@vibewithmike l have cooked an egg on a car hood before it took about 10 seconds 🥵 they say with the heat endex it could reach 112

[@chuck1352]

why was that yellow or orange light flashing the whole time on the way in

[@vibewithmike]

I’m not too sure, I’m going to look into this.

[@chuckg6039]

That flashing light on the bow masthead is a special requirement for barges over a certain length and several other criteria. It can vary by how it's being towed or pushed....and by what type of vessel. Of course, navigation light rules are complex...and they are for a reason- safety. This type of vessel is covered in the Federal Lighting Code § 83.24 Towing and pushing (Rule 24).

[@thomengel9720]

How many tug/ barges are there on the lakes?

[@megblegen7738]

Mike, you live in the twin cities and drive to Duluth for each ship?

[@vibewithmike]

Luckily, I’m able to stay in both places. Work and other things.👍⛴️

[@megblegen7738]

@@vibewithmike that's so fabulous! How lucky are you to be able to thoroughly enjoy both places! Your enthusiasm is so refreshing in this age of negativity. Thank you for sharing your passion!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m lucky to have good friends like you. If it weren’t for these ships, I wouldn’t have been able to meet good people like you here on KZbin. I really appreciate you. Thanks for watching and sharing the same passion I have.

[@timl3605]

@@vibewithmike Thanks for the nice video again Mike! Lucky you to be able to be in both spots! Whats your e-mail?

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Tim! I’ll be live tonight at 6 PM central

[@bettygilmore611]

Hope it's not a big #of crew doesn't look like a lot of living space.