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Western Great Lakes Pilots Association

U.S. Registered Pilots Association serving the Western Great Lakes: Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and the St Marys River.

09/13/2026

Terry Heyns and apprentice pilot Evan Eckert on board the tanker Stenheim as they depart Green Bay, WI this morning. They are currently on their way to Milwaukee, WI.

09/08/2026

No filter needed for these shots! Sunrise this morning at Chicagos Navy Pier and sunset in the Straits of Mackinaw as seen from the cruise ship Victory 1 taken by Chad Mussell.

09/04/2026

Thunder Bay bound! MV Blacky at the Brimley Pilot Change and on her way for a load potash. Chad Mussell with the fantastic shot!!

08/30/2026

Stay focused! Chad Mussell on the Fednav Limited MV Federal Freedom yesterday afternoon on the St Marys River! Pretty cool perspective!!

08/28/2026

Our office staff were at it again! This time, they attended a local Back to School Open House and Opportunity Fair.

We had a great time introducing students from Pre-K through 12th grade to the many career opportunities available in the maritime industry. We may have even inspired a few parents to consider a career change. 😏
It is never too early or too late to explore a maritime career!

Be sure to check out We Work the Waterways for information about maritime careers, how to get started, and companies hiring in your area. They are an excellent resource for careers both ashore and on the water.

Interested in working aboard a vessel, either on the bridge or in the engine room? Check out Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Traverse City, Michigan, home to the only maritime academy on the Great Lakes!

08/21/2026

Terry Heyns is on board the Swedish Tanker Thun Venern which is on its way to Thunder Bay, ON!

07/14/2026

Video from On the YM Amazon last week off of Alpena, Mi as thunderstorms head out over Lake Huron.

06/27/2026

Another great day at the annual Little Sailors Day hosted by the Original Soo Locks Boat Tours! We loved helping spread maritime career awareness, answering questions, and sharing a little about life on the Great Lakes!

Be sure to check out We Work the Waterways for all sorts of maritime career info — whether you’re wondering how to get started, exploring different career paths, or just curious about life on the water.

Address

6559 S M 221 PO Box 365
Brimley, MI
49715

Website

http://www.wglpa.com/

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