St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation Assures the Safety of Seaway Bridges in Wake of Baltimore Bridge Collapse

CORNWALL – Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the tragic Baltimore bridge collision involving a container ship on Tuesday, March 26.

The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) wants to reassure the public and its stakeholders that bridge design and robust physical protections safeguard all structures along the marine corridor. With 24/7 operational vigilance over marine and vehicular traffic, the SLSMC ensures safe, secure, and efficient passages for the public, commuters, and marine traffic.

Safety is at the core of our values at the Seaway and our best-in-class risk management practices guide our operations.

Our thoughts remain with those affected by the incident in Baltimore.

About the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation:

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, which remain the property of the Government of Canada, under a long-term agreement with Transport Canada.