Revised Ship Inspection Fees for 2026 Navigation Season

By GLSR Staff  |  Latest News

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.

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