As ominous red skies forecast a storm on Lake Michigan, Captain John "The Legend" Selvick races out of port to try to beat the weather--only to be sidetracked when his rookie first mate, Chris Costello, almost sinks a smaller tug in a dangerous maneuver.
When "The Legend" Captain John Selvick brings on a replacement to teach his rookie first mate, Chris Costello, a lesson, his plan backfires. Across Lake Michigan, Captain Ted Long stares down one of the most challenging hauls of his career.
Two storm fronts are on a collision course for Lake Michigan, and Captain John "The Legend" Selvick is caught in the crosshairs with over a million pounds of cargo that almost goes overboard. Captain Ted Long steams North on a 100-mile run.
Fatigue threatens the crew when Captain John "The Legend" Selvick pushes them when he attempts to do something he's never done in his 50-plus years on the lakes. Meanwhile, Captain Ted Long unleashes his alter ego "Captain Nice" on his un-communicative.
Captain and owner of Calumet Fleeting, John "The Legend" Selvick, struggles with his nephew Ricky's inattention, and doubts whether one of his own has what it takes to carry on in the family business. Meanwhile, John's stepson, Nathan Schley.
In the wake of a severe winter storm, Captain Nathan Schley--stepson of John "The Legend" Selvick, leads a job for the first time without The Legend at his side. When boats get frozen into the dangerous harbor ice, the job seems destined for disaster.
The Captains head out to sea on the unluckiest day of the year, and while churning through a deep fog bank, Captain Nathan Schley squares off with ice fishermen who won't move--even when the breaking ice threatens their lives.
Faced with a 700-foot long "Superbarge" and a massive windstorm headed his way, Captain Ted Long puts it all on the line in a mad dash for home--and the final haul of the season. Meanwhile, tempers flare and a crew mistake costs.