Invitation to the media - Arrival of first ocean-going vessel in 2024 at the Port of Montreal

MONTREAL, Dec. 31, 2023 /CNW/ - The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) invites the media to have a front-row seat to welcome the first ocean-going vessel of the year to reach the Port of Montreal. On this occasion, the MPA Interim President and CEO Geneviève Deschamps will award the Gold-Headed Cane to the ship's master and crew. The year 2024 marks the 185th anniversary of this ceremony, a tradition that commemorates the city's rich maritime heritage.

What	Reception for the first ocean-going vessel of the year 2024 to reach the Port of Montreal 185th awarding of the Gold-Headed Cane to the captain Photo shoot and media interviews
When	January 2, 2024 (time to be confirmed)
Who	Geneviève Deschamps, Interim President and CEO of the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) Captain and ship's crew
Where	The ship's berth will be announced by the MPA early in the morning of January 2, 2024

Specific details about time and location will be communicated on the newswire early in the morning of January 2, 2024.

SOURCE Montreal Port Authority

Renée Larouche, Director of Communications, Montreal Port Authority, 514 531-2410, [email protected]