Fuel moves north, cement moves south

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Daily observations on the Hudson River as it passes through New York City. The section of the Hudson which passes through New York is historically known as the North River, called this by the Dutch to distinguish it from the Delaware River, which they knew as the South River. This stretch of the Hudson is still often referred to as the North River by local mariners today. All photos by Daniel Katzive unless otherwise attributed. Twitter @dannykatman

Fuel moves north, cement moves south

Good Friday saw limited traffic on the North River, though some barges were moving early. The Rotterdam remained at Pier 88 for a second day, preparing to sail for Holland where she will join a celebration for the 150-year anniversary of the Holland-America Line. Late in the day, the bulk ship SSI Magnificent came up the North River late in the day, signaling Cementon, NY after spending some time tied up at the Lehigh Cement facility in Brooklyn Navy Yard. The Catskill NY plant had been shutdown for years but seems to have been reopened as a dry cement import terminal, similar to the Brooklyn Navy Yard facility.