In order to ensure the safety of those on board and those living along the river, and to protect the ecosystems of the St. Lawrence River, commercial ships navigating the river mustbe guided by a licensed pilot.
Pilots of the Lower St. Lawrence River don’t only guard the safety of the ship under their care, they are equally responsible for guarding individual, economic and environmental safety.
To help train its pilots, the Corporation of Lower St. Lawrence Pilots has acquired an ultramodern navigation simulator that realistically recreates sailing conditions on the river.
