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Seaway Notices 2002

SEAWAY NOTICE NO. 4 - 2002
Pre Entry Information Required from foreign Flag Vessels

Please provide the following information on a SEPARATE SHEET for each upbound voyage via fax to the traffic control centre number listed below at least 96 hours prior westbound entry of the St. Lawrence Seaway at C.I.P 2 in Montreal:

Massena, New York (315) 764-1886

1) Vessel's Name and IMO Number9)Ballast Water: State the location of all ballast water within the vessel, the ports where it was originally taken on and the locations (latitude and longitude) where the ballast was exchanged.
2) Flag of Registry and Name of Classification Society10) Does your vessel comply with the Shipping Federation of Canada's "Best Practices for Ballast Water Management"?
3) Radio Call Sign11) Date and Time of Pre-entry Form Submittal
4) Date of Arrival in Montreal12) Provide name and phone number of Agent in Montreal
5) Owner's Name13) Estimated date of arrival at Snell Lock
6) Operator's Name14) Type of Cargo (Bulk, General, etc.)
7) Last 4 Ports and Dates of Departure15) Has USCG self-examination been completed? (Maximum 7 days prior to entering Seaway at C.I.P. 2)
List all outstanding items.
Note: The original completed and signed copy is to be retained on board.
8) List All Great Lakes Ports of Destination16) ISM (Ship Safety Management Code)
- Expiry date of Document of compliance
- Expiry date of ship management certificate
- Name of accrediting agency
17) Crew List

March 22, 2002