Australian maritime engineering firm OMC International (OMC) has won a major Canadian contract for its DUKC® electronic navigation system to operate in the St Lawrence River, further cementing OMC’s reputation as a leading provider of Under Keel Clearance (UKC) management, Executive Director Dr Terry O’Brien announced in mid-June. He said a customised web-based DUKC® Series 5 system for the draught-restricted section of the St Lawrence River from Montreal to Quebec City is expected to be operational next year as part of Montreal Port Authority’s (MPA) and the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) integrated e-Navigation solution for the St Lawrence River.

Containership on the St Lawrence at Quebec City (© OMC)