St. Lawrence Seaways: Anchor Marking Buoy
St Lawrence Seaway has issued Seaway Notice no 10 of 2025, reminding of regulation no. 14 of our Seaway Practices & Procedures that requires ships to have their anchors cleared…
USCG Policy Change for Foreign Flagged Vessels Transiting in the Great Lakes Region
The U.S. Coast Guard is making a policy change that will allow the issuance of Captain of the Port (COTP) orders to direct vessel movements (e.g., to anchor, delay transit)…
St. Lawrence Seaways Opens for 2025
ST. CATHARINES (March 25, 2025) – The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC)officially launched its 67th navigation season today with a ceremony held at the St. CatharinesMuseum and Welland Canals…
St. Lawrence Seaway: Foreign Ship Inspection Program
The following is a reminder of the Seaway Ship Inspection program for foreign ships. The processes are the same as the previous season. Enhanced Ship Inspections (ESI – physical ship…
The Great Lakes: Revised Inspection Fees for 2025
Please be advised that ship inspection fees for the 2025 navigation season will be as follows:Ocean Ships: During normal working hours (weekdays 0815 to 1630 hours): No charge Outside normal…
St. Lawrence Seaway: Seaway Handbook 2024
St Lawrence Great lakes corporation has released Seaway Handbook 2024 today. This Seaway Handbook contains the joint St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation’s Seaway Practices and Procedures established under Section 99…