Welland Canal Affected by Power Outage

The Welland Canal Section of the St. Lawrence Seaway experienced a power outage at 17:50 on July 9th, 2023. The St. Lawrence Seaway Management

Corporation (SLSMC) took immediate steps to ensure the safety of the public, personnel,

vessels, intrastructure and the environment Preliminary assessments have determined that as a result of the power outage, Hands-Free-

Mooring equipment was damaged in Lock 7 and Lock 1. Recovery operations are proceeding.

Updates regarding the resumption of marine traffic will be provided when available. The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation was established in 1998 as a not-for-profit corporation by the Government of Canada, Seaway users and other key stakeholders. In accordance with provisions of the Canada Marine Act, the Corporation manages and operates the Canadian assets of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Since the St. Lawrence Seaway's

inception in 1959, 3 billion tones of cargo has been transported via the waterway.