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Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System Inspection, Survey & Testing

Ship Inspection

Joint SLSMC/GLS inspection of inbound ocean ships against Seaway Handbook and ballast water requirements.

Description

Inbound ocean ships are inspected jointly by SLSMC (Canada) and GLS (U.S.) for compliance with Seaway Handbook and ballast water requirements. Enhanced Ship Inspections by Seaway Ship Inspectors take place once every two navigation seasons, with a self-inspection possible in the interim season subject to satisfactory performance.

Key features

  • Passenger ships are inspected annually
  • Agents give initial notice at least 120 hours before the ship's arrival at CIP 2

Applications

Pre-transit compliance checks for ocean-going vessels entering the Seaway.

Specifications

Initial noticeat least 120 hours before arrival at CIP 2

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