| Company type | Crown corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Maritime transport |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | All Canadian waters in and around the province of Quebec north of the Saint-Lambert Lock, excluding Chaleur Bay south of Cap d'Espoir[1] |
Key people | Fulvio Fracassi (CEO) |
| Services | Pilotage |
| Revenue |  CA$105.902 million[2] (2018) |
 CA$−0.609 million[2] (2018) | |
| Owner | Government of Canada |
Number of employees | 49[2] (2018) |
| Website | www |
The Laurentian Pilotage Authority (French: Administration de pilotage des Laurentides) is a Crown corporation of the Government of Canada, which was established as a result of recommendations made by the Royal Commission on Pilotage in Canada, by the Pilotage Act in February 1972.[2] The corporation is responsible for pilotage through Canadian waters in Quebec north of the Saint-Lambert Lock, excluding Chaleur Bay south of Cap d'Espoir.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Transport Canada. "Pilotage Act Review discussion". Government of Canada. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Laurentian Pilotage Authority Annual Report 2018" (PDF). Laurentian Pilotage Authority. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ "Corporation of Pilots of the Lower St. Lawrence". Retrieved 25 April 2024.
The expert training, precise knowledge and practical experience required of pilots are therefore indispensable for navigating this river.