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Seaway Handbook

Seaway Practices and Procedures and Seaway Regulations governing vessels over 300 gross registered tonnes.

Description

The 2026 Seaway Handbook combines SLSMC Seaway Practices and Procedures under the Canada Marine Act with GLS Seaway Regulations under the Saint Lawrence Seaway Act of 1954. All vessels exceeding 300 gross registered tonnes must conform.

Key features

  • Ship transit and equipment requirements
  • Pre-clearance and transit declaration forms
  • Seaway Plans for traffic control sectors

Applications

Reference for vessel operators, masters and agents planning and conducting Seaway transits.

Specifications

Applies to vessels exceeding300 gross registered tonnes

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