Harbormaster reports vessel repairs, dock work and lower water levels at Michigan City harbor

Harbormaster Mister Freeney briefed the Michigan City Port Authority on routine maintenance and operational readiness at the March 9 meeting.

He said the large barge is out of the water awaiting re-entry, and crews have pressure-washed and are painting the skiff interior and applying new bottom paint. "We've got some shifter cables to replace that's in progress on that," he said, and noted dock-box repairs continue "as the weather permits."

On water levels, Freeney told the board, "the last time I looked... we're about 6 inches lower than we were on that date last year," and pledged to monitor conditions. He also said the de-icers are being removed from the marina and that some vessels are ready to return to the water this week.

The harbormaster's account carried operational implications for slip readiness and event planning; no formal action was taken on these routine reports.