Will The Alpena Sail in 2025?

[Up North George]

Yes the Alpena will sail this season. Forecasted sailing is in July with completion of repairs.

[Guest]

The Tug Treasure Coast is being used in lieu of Alpena to haul cement for Holcim. It’s headed for its first load now.

[BrassTack]

Much earlier, I read on this site that Alpena was undergoing some repairs and that is why it is still showing in lay-up in Cleveland. But weeks have turned into months. Does anyone have a current status or educated projection on Alpena's future in 2025 and beyond? I have always enjoyed seeing Alpena sail by my place in Oscoda, MI enroute to her namesake port.