There will be a 2.5% increase of ship inspection fees for the upcoming 2026 navigation season.

Fees will be as follows:

Inland/ocean ship inspection inside the normal area:

• During normal working hours (weekdays 0815 to 1630 hours): no charge
• Outside normal working hours:

          o First visit – $1,025

          o Subsequent visit(s) – $512.50

• Review of ship self-inspection form: no charge

Inland/ocean ship inspection outside the normal area:

• Per day (including travel time): $1,230
• All expenses (travel, meals and overtime, if applicable): at cost

Normal areas are defined as follows:

• Welland Canal between CIP15 and CIP 16
• MLO Section from St. Lambert Lock to Iroquois Lock and within the confines of the Port of Montreal

For more information visit the Ship Inspection – Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System.