4:30 p.m.
LUDINGTON - The SS Badger remains in Ludington today as the ship’s engineers and electricians continue to make repairs caused by an electrical issue aboard the ship.
After departing Manitowoc on Saturday afternoon, an electrical issue arose while the ship was underway to Ludington. The problem was quickly identified allowing the ship to safely continue its cross-lake operation.
“There are certain protocols that we follow. In this case, we informed the passengers. There wasn’t any danger to anyone up aboard the ship. It was just a matter of finding and isolating the problem and making the repair so that ship could get underway again,” said Lake Michigan Car Ferry spokesperson Thom Hawley.
Hawley added, “We expect to return to a full sailing schedule by tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. LMC apologizes for the inconvenience to passengers, and we are working with those who have been impacted by this incident.”
LMC’s reservation staff are available to provide passengers with information on the status of future sailings.
Those who wish to make alternate travel arrangements or receive a refund are encouraged to call 800-841-4243.
Schedule updates will also be posted on ssbadger.com
7:50 a.m.
Electrical issues forced the cancellation of the SS Badger’s 9 a.m. Monday sailing, according to Lake Michigan Carferry.
On Sunday night, the ship’s operators reported that engineers and electricians were working through the night to seek resolutions to the electrical issue aboard the ship.
Once the ship’s electrical systems are restored and operating properly, the SS Badger will resume its normal sailing schedule.
Lake Michigan Carferry’s reservation staff is available to provide passengers with information on the status of future sailings. Those with questions or wish to make alternate travel arrangements or receive a refund are encouraged to call 800-841-4243.
