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2011 Notices to Mariners

The New York State Canal System has closed for the season. The projected opening date for the 2012 navigation season is May 1.

To avoid any unnecessary inconvenience or delays, mariners seeking passage through a Canal Corporation lock are advised to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled closing time.  More information....

The Tentative hours of operation for
the 2012 Navigation Season are as follows:
May 1 to May 25 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 26 to September 7 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
September 8 to November 15 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please note: The dates of operation and hours are dependent upon weather.

For notification of major incidents and emergencies that may affect navigation on the New York State Canal System sign up for Canal TRANSalert.

Notices to Mariners provide the latest information about Canal openings/closures, water levels, construction and other elements affecting navigation on the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca Canals. When necessary, the Canal Corporation issues several Notices to Mariners daily. Notices to Mariners are only posted on the website Monday through Friday during regular business hours. For the most up-to-date information on the Canal water conditions, please call 1-800-4CANAL4 and press option 3.

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