Icebreaking at the port of Thunder Bay, Ontario

News release

Sarnia, Ontario — The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents of Thunder Bay, Ontario that the United States Coast Guard Cutter ALDER is conducting icebreaking operations in the area on or around March 17, 2020.

It is recommended that all recreational users of the ice  - pedestrians, fishers, snowmobilers, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operators - leave the ice during icebreaking operations. The ice may move, creating a real danger for anyone on the ice. Additionally, they should plan their activities carefully and use extreme caution after operations are complete as the ice will remain unstable after the icebreaker has left the area.

Coast Guard icebreaking service on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways is delivered in close co-operation between the Canadian and United States Coast Guards. By working together the two Coast Guards ensure scheduled vessel traffic can move through the shipping channels and into and out of community harbours.
The date and assets are subject to change with no notice, as activities could begin before or after that period, depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.

Details of the Canadian/U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking partnership can be viewed, here.

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Contacts

Lauren Solski
Communications Advisor
Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard
519-383-1909
Lauren.Solski@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Guy Jarvis
Harbour Master
Port of Thunder Bay
807-346-7389
guy@tbport.on.ca

Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Central and Arctic Region
204-984-4715
Xca.media@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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