Vessel Inspections
Ocean Vessels
All inbound ocean vessels undergo an Enhanced Seaway Inspection in Montreal, Quebec. This procedure is conducted jointly by the SLSMC (Canada) and the SLSDC (U.S.) to ensure that vessels meet all requirements set out in the Seaway Handbook, including requirements concerning Water Ballast Management. A vessel can also be subject to inspection by special request from the owner, operator or shipyard, to ensure compliance with Seaway Handbook requirements. Please consult the schedule below for a list of applicable fees.
Requests for Vessel Inspection should be made at least 24 hours in advance of a vessel's estimated time of arrival in Montreal. To schedule an inspection,
please call (450) 672-4115 ext. 2232.
All inbound foreign flagged vessels that will be transiting the U.S. locks
(Snell and Eisenhower) must also submit pre-entry information at least
96 hours prior to westbound entry of the St. Lawrence Seaway at C.I.P 2
in Montreal. More information on this requirement can be obtained by contacting
the U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation's Operations Supervisor
at (315) 764-3292, and by consulting our Seaway Notices.
Inland Ships
Inland ships that are:
- ISM certified; and
- operated by a company having achieved both ISM and ISO certification (or having met other quality management standards acceptable to the SLSMC and SLSDC) are eligible to participate in the Seaway Inland Self-Inspection Program.
Schedule of Fees
| A - Ocean Ships | |
| Normal working hours (Weekdays 0815 to 1630 hours) | No Charge |
| Outside normal working hours: | |
|
$600 |
|
$300 |
| B - Inland Ships | |
| Ships that are ISO/ISM certified: Ship's staff completes a short inspection form once every two years and submits the form to the SLSMC. The SLSMC will conduct a spot audit during normal working hours to verify the information submitted. | No Charge |
| Ships not ISO/ISM certified: Ship will require a mandatory inspection prior to its first transit once every two years. The inspection fee will be charged as follows: | |
|
No Charge |
|
$600 |
| C- Inspection outside the normal area | |
| The charges for this service will be based on a per diem rate for each day that the inspector is out of the office, plus all travel expenses, as noted below: | |
|
$750 |
|
at cost |
For further details, contact:
Marine Services
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation
202 Pitt Street
Cornwall, Ontario
Canada K6J 3P7
Tel: 613-932-5170, ext. 3205
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