You will not see The Anderson for quite a while! The Last Duluth Departure of the Season!

[@dianelindberg7649]

My favorite ship; they went back out in a terrible storm to look for the ‘Fitz. Rest easy, hope to see you come back again 🔔

[@louGriggs1944]

Sure hope the rumors are just that. She's an American icon. She left loud and proud. Thank you Paul.

[@PaulScinocca]

the extended layup rumor is pretty strong, one thing I have noticed in this hobby, things change fast.

[@DavidSquires-iy4uv]

IF, SHE'S BEING RETIRED OR SOMETHING ELSE, I ALSO AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENT. THE ARTHUR M ANDERSON IS A FLOATING MUSEUM 2:49. 2:52

[@PaulScinocca]

I don't believe its being retired, just like back in 2019, layed up for a while.

[@Cooper-BK]

@@PaulScinocca how bout the Clarke?

[@jameskelley8839]

Warm spell?

[@PaulScinocca]

Not below zero, so yes! 😴

[@tuxedotservo]

Rumors on other channels have it that the Philip R. Clarke is also headed for long-term layup. Downturn in cargo demand expected? I think the Clarke only came out of layup last time because of the issues the Presque Isle had with her engines... A season ago, the Stewart J. Cort (2023-2024) didn't get out until September, so I'm not going to panic about it at this point.

[@PaulScinocca]

We have all heard the same rumors. I am not going to panic either.

[@tuxedotservo]

@@PaulScinocca I didn't mean to imply that you hadn't heard the rumors, or would panic - it was more of a general throw out to the community.

[@PaulScinocca]

@tuxedotservo nor did I try to reply coarse. All is good, 😊

[@tuxedotservo]

@@PaulScinocca all is good :)

[@RJCormanRailfan]

They're taking more of a "wait and see" approach with the Anderson and seeing if they can do without her for a season?

[@PaulScinocca]

That may be, it could be. It seems a lot changes quickly in the shipping industry. Let's wait and see!

[@SteveMikre44]

The Arthur M Anderson is still profitable to operate. I believe she will sale again perhaps with new ownership...⚓

[@PaulScinocca]

It is not being scrapped, just not scheduled for fit out this season, for now.

[@kellybaker6353]

Not sure if this has anything to do with it, but both the Anderson and Clarke still have steam turbine engines. I wonder if they're not as efficient as the rest of the fleet.

[@PaulScinocca]

My guess it has to do with the limestone contracts. Not efficient to have a ship carrying cargo only 1 part of the trip. Just a guess.

[@Cooper-BK]

Is she being retired or something? If so I hope she becomes a museum.

[@PaulScinocca]

I don't think retired, just a layup for a while. Time will tell.

[@christinayounglove9231]

I'm surprised-the last 4 years were horrible and just as there is light at the end of tunnel.....

[@PaulScinocca]

There is so much background info we do not have that most likely makes the decisions.

[@margaretross9150]

Bye for now!

[@PaulScinocca]

indeed.

[@dianelindberg7649]

My favorite ship; they went back out in a terrible storm to look for the ‘Fitz. Rest easy, hope to see you come back again 🔔