On November 18, 2025, the Belasitza Duluth arrival gave ship fans and canal cam watchers another beautiful Great Lakes moment as this ocean-going bulk carrier glided through the Duluth Ship Canal on her way into the Twin Ports.
Meet the MV Belasitza
MV Belasitza is a modern dry bulk carrier sailing under the flag of Malta. Built in 2011, she’s part of the global fleet that moves essential cargoes like grain and other bulk commodities across oceans and inland seas.
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Key stats for ship spotters:
- Type: Dry bulk carrier
- Length overall: 186 m (about 610 feet)
- Beam (width): 24 m
- Deadweight (DWT): ~30,688 metric tons
- Flag: Malta (call sign 9HA2903)
- Owner/Manager: Navigation Maritime Bulgare, for Belasitza Maritime Ltd
From above, she has the classic bulk carrier profile: long cargo holds forward and midships, superstructure and engine room aft, and a clean, workmanlike deck built for hauling big loads safely.
Belasitza Duluth arrival through the canal
For this Belasitza Duluth arrival, the ship approached via Lake Superior and lined up with the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge before easing into the narrow ship canal. AIS data shows Belasitza’s destination as Spirit Lake (USDLH), the code commonly used for the Port of Duluth–Superior.
As she passed the piers, viewers could watch:
- Her bow cutting through the canal with just meters to spare on each side
- Superstructure and bridge wings sliding past the lakewalk, close enough to wave to crew
- The long bulk-carrier hull stretching back toward the lake, giving a real sense of her 186-meter length
Depending on conditions the day of arrival, you may also notice tugs assisting her final turn toward the inner harbor docks and loading berths.
Why this arrival matters for ship & canal cam fans
Every big-ship transit is a reminder of how important Duluth–Superior is to Great Lakes and global trade. Vessels like Belasitza connect Midwestern cargoes to ports all over the world, keeping grain, ore, and other bulk goods flowing even late into the shipping season.
For regular viewers of the Duluth Canal Cams, the Belasitza arrival is also:
- Another hull to add to the “seen it!” list
- A chance to grab screenshots of a Malta-flagged visitor under the Aerial Lift Bridge
- A relaxing few minutes of ship watching set against Lake Superior and the Duluth skyline
Watch the Belasitza transit & plan your next canal cam session
If you missed the Belasitza Duluth arrival live, you can still enjoy the replay of her smooth transit through the ship canal and into the harbor. Turn up the sound for the horn, bridge lift, and harbor chatter, then keep the Duluth Canal Cam open to catch the next bulk carrier, laker, or saltie on approach.
