The first ship of the season has arrived in the Port of Green Bay officially kicking off the 2024 shipping season.
On Sunday, March 10 at 10:38 a.m., the 392-foot Margaret with Tug Albert arrived with a delivery of petroleum products to U.S. Venture.
“It’s an early start this shipping season. In fact, this is the earliest port opening in my 25 years here,” said Dean Haen, port director. “With it officially underway, we’re looking forward to another great year for Great Lakes commerce! The big ships entering the Port of Green Bay provide economic stability for our region, along with plenty of enjoyment for ship watchers in the area.”
The arrival signals the close of the annual First Ship Contest hosted by the Port of Green Bay and Discover Green Bay. Mary Teddy of Suamico, won this year’s contest with a guess of March 10 at 2:24 p.m. Teddy won a one-night stay and complimentary gift basket from St. Brendan’s Inn; a Port of Green Bay swag bag; a 2024 Great Lakes Calendar by Chuck Zentmeyer; and a 200th Anniversary Brown County Monopoly Game.
“We congratulate Mary on winning this year’s contest,” Haen said. “And we’d like to give a shout out to all of the ship watchers in the area. Ship watchers share some great photos and video of the big ships on social media, and they’re an engaged group.”
Anyone interested in ship watching is encouraged to view the ships from the Fox River Trail, the Green Bay Metro Boat Launch or other areas along the Lower Fox River. Port security requirements do not allow public access on any port property. Learn more about pending ship arrivals at portofgreenbay.com/ship-arrivals and on the Port of Green Bay Facebook page.
