Outage has damaged mooring systems
A section of the Welland Canal has been impacted by a power outage that happened yesterday (Sunday) at 5:50 p.m.
In a release, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management says they took immediate steps to ensure the safety of the public, personnel, vessels, infrastructure and the environment.
Preliminary assessments have determined that as a result of the power outage, Hands-Free Mooring equipment was damaged in Lock 7 and Lock 1.
Recovery operations are proceeding.
Updates regarding the resumption of marine traffic will be provided when available.
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