American Maritime Officers members working aboard the Badger in April included Chief Engineer William Kulka, Second Assistant Engineer Andrew Vervelde, Third Assistant Engineer Exodus Phyr (who recently earned his license after preparing for U.S. Coast Guard license exams at STAR Center), and Senior Chief Engineer Charles Cart. With them is AMO Senior National Assistant Vice President Brian Krus. The Badger is operated by Lake Michigan Carferry under contract with AMO.

The coal-fired steamship Badger prepares for the season in Ludington, Mich. in April. The Badger is operated by Lake Michigan Carferry under contract with AMO.