The Canadian Coast Guard advises that the CCGS Martha L. Black will conduct icebreaking operations near Baie Chevalier, Vieux-Fort, Tête à la Baleine, La Tabatière, Harrington Harbour and St-Augustin, Québec, on or around April 3. The purpose of this operation is to break ice so commercial vessels can navigate safely in and out of the area. The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.
The Canadian Coast Guard reminds the public that it can be very dangerous to venture onto the ice and encourages individuals to familiarize themselves with ice safety tips. Broken and fragmented ice tracks and ridging left behind by passing icebreakers or commercial vessels may not freeze over immediately, creating hazardous conditions for ice users. In addition, newly fallen snow will obscure ship tracks. Unsafe ice conditions can persist long after icebreakers have left the area.
