Mariners are advised that the cut-off date for acceptance of vessel transits under special agreement and the closing date of the Welland Canal have been extended by seven hours as follows:
  • Any vessel calling in downbound at CIP 16 or upbound at CIP 15 after 23:59 hours, December 26, 2017, but BEFORE 03:00 hours December 31, 2017 may be accepted to transit the Welland Canal, under special agreement.
  • All vessels must be clear of the Welland Canal at 19:00 December 31, 2017.