🚢New Seaway Regulations Impacting Maritime Compliance and Operations
Seaway Regulations and Rules: Periodic Update, Various Categories
Summary
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under international agreement, jointly publish and presently administer the St. Lawrence Seaway Regulations and Rules (Practices and Procedures in Canada) in their respective jurisdictions. Under agreement with the SLSMC, the GLS is amending the joint regulations by updating the regulations and rules in various categories. These changes are to clarify existing requirements in the regulations.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Business Impact
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The regulatory changes under the GLS and SLSMC affect compliance and navigational safety requirements for vessels using the Seaway. Business owners need to ensure their vessels meet new specifications, potentially affecting operational costs and logistics. The amendments clarify regulations, impacting foreign vessel operators primarily but indirectly influencing U.S. businesses engaged in maritime activities.