#10 – Allowable Draft Montreal to Lake Ontario Section – 2004 Navigation Season
May 21, 2004
In the Montreal to Lake Ontario section, the maximum allowable draft will be increased to 80.8 dm (26′ 06″), subject to favourable water elevations, effective May 24, 2004. The draft increase will be for all inland ships and ocean ships equipped with an operational bow thruster. For ocean ships not equipped with bow thrusters the maximum allowable draft will be 80.0 dm (26′ 03″).
Mariners are reminded that for ships loaded to a draft greater than 80.0 dm (26′ 03″), speeds will be monitored carefully between St. Lambert Lock and St. Nicolas Island. In addition, there will be zero tolerance for ship’s draft in excess of 80.8 dm (26′ 06″).
May 21, 2004
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