As a result of recommendations made by a Royal Commission on Pilotage in Canada, the Pilotage Act was assented to by Her Majesty and the Governor-in-Council and proclaimed in force February 1, 1972.
The Pilotage Act created four pilotage regions with specific authorities, thereby replacing a large number of local pilotage districts. The four Pilotage Authorities - Atlantic, Laurentian, Great Lakes and Pacific - are Crown corporations, responsible to Parliament through the Minister of Transport.
The Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, Ltd. was established in February 1972 pursuant to the Pilotage Act, incorporated as a limited company in May 1972, and was continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act. Until October 1st, 1998, it operated under the name of Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, Ltd. Pursuant to the Marine Act, which received Royal Assent on June 11 1998, the name of the Authority was changed to Great Lakes Pilotage Authority and the Authority is deemed to have been established under subsection 3(1) of the Pilotage Act. The Authority is a Crown corporation listed in Schedule III, Part I of the Financial Administration Act. On October 1st, 1998, the Authority ceased to be a subsidiary of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority and has initiated a process to surrender its charter under the Canada Business Corporations Act.
Great Lakes Power Products is a leading provider of OEM products, rebuilt units, parts, service and engineering expertise for power transmission solutions in the marine and industrial off-highway markets, including commercial, pleasure, and governmental vessels.
The Great Lakes Group is a full-service marine transportation organization operating on the Great Lakes, providing transportation, logistics, new construction, fabrication, repair, and linehandling services.
Green Turtle Bay Resort & Marina in Grand Rivers, KY offers marina services including slip rentals, transient and condo rentals, boat rentals, dry dock, and a full range of amenities such as dining, spa, and conference facilities on Lake Barkley.
Greenpeace is an environmental organization campaigning against environmental degradation using non-violent direct action, research, and lobbying, with ships playing a key role in their campaigns.
Greenwood Marine Management, Inc. provides marine survey and inspection services, marine construction, conversions and repairs, vessel design and specification preparation, and project management services for marine vessels and related equipment.
Gretna Machine & Iron Works (GMIW) is a Harvey, Louisiana shipyard providing drydocking, steel fabrication, and machining services for inland and Gulf Coast vessels including towboats and barges.
Grizzly Marine Services provides year-round and seasonal property maintenance memberships including driveway plowing, sealing, HVAC maintenance, lawn mowing, and handyman services primarily serving areas in New York.
Group Automation Pte Ltd, established in 1989 in Singapore, is an authorized sales and service agent specializing in Aventics main engine control systems for marine and offshore sectors, servicing engines such as Wartsila Sulzer, Man B&W, Pielstik, Mak, and UEC.
Groupe Maritime Verreault inc. is a Canadian maritime company based in Les Méchins, Québec, offering services including shipbuilding, repair, and maritime operations.