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Vessel Tracking

See what’s coming and going at Ontario’s largest port.

expected-vessels

Vessel NameExpected Arrival DateBerthImport CargoExport CargoLast PortAgent
John D. LeitchNov 12 2026 3:45PM20 - AMDCOALBALLASTToledoAlgoma Central Corporation
Algoma StrongfieldNov 13 2026 6:00AM21 - AMDOREBALLASTPort CartierAlgoma Central Corporation
CSL LaurentienNov 13 2026 6:40AM16-3 StelcoCOALBALLASTSanduskyCanada Steamship Lines

vessels-in-port

Vessel NameArrival DateBerthCargoImp/ExpLast PortLast CountryNext PortNext CountryAgent
Algoma NiagaraNov 11 2026 10:20AM20 - AMDCoalIMPORTToledoUSAThunder BayCanadaAlgoma Central Corporation
Blair McKeilNov 11 2026 6:50AM26 M - G3 CanadaGrainIMPORTMontrealCanadaQuebec CityCanadaMcKeil Marine Limited
Polsteam OkraNov 11 2026 5:30AM26 N_QSLSaltIMPORTALEXANDRIAEgyptUnknownOverseasCurrie Maritime Corporation
Florence SpiritNov 10 2026 7:00PM21 - AMDCokeIMPORTDetroitUSAUnknownUnknownMcKeil Marine Limited
ChestnutNov 10 2026 4:15PM12 W_SylviteUreaIMPORTUnknownGibraltarAmstredamNetherlandsGresco Ltee
La PrairieNov 10 2026 3:20AM23 S_Ocean GroupLightLAY-UPClarksonCanadaUnknownUnknownOcean Ontario Towing Inc.
Federal FrontierNov 9 2026 7:10PM25S - RichardsonGrainEXPORTEL DekheilaEgyptUnknownIrelandWorld Shipping Inc.
Federal MayumiNov 8 2026 7:20AM14 W_LogistecSteelIMPORTOshawaCanadaUnknownOverseasWorld Shipping Inc.
Ocean GolfNov 5 2026 5:30PM23 S_Ocean GroupLightLAY-UPClarksonCanadaUnknownCanadaOcean Ontario Towing Inc.
HM 9Nov 5 2026 5:00PM16-2 StelcoNilLAY-UPOshawaCanadaUnknownCanadaOntario Shipyards Inc.
Captain Matthew FlindersNov 1 2026 12:00AM10-8Lay OverLAY-UPKingstonCanadaMontrealCanadaUnknown Shipping Agent
EverlastNov 1 2026 12:00AM24 W - McAsphaltLay OverLAY-UPMontrealCanadaOshawaCanadaMcAsphalt Industries Ltd.
Norman McleodNov 1 2026 12:00AM24 W - McAsphaltLay OverLAY-UPMontrealCanadaOshawaCanadaMcAsphalt Industries Ltd.
MM 141Nov 1 2026 12:00AM10-8NilLAY-UPTorontoCanadaUnknownCanadaMcKeil Marine Limited
Jack Up 50Nov 1 2026 12:00AM10-8Lay OverLAY-UPPort CreditCanadaUnknownCanadaMcKeil Marine Limited
MM 182Nov 1 2026 12:00AM10-8Lay OverLAY-UPTorontoCanadaUnknownCanadaMcKeil Marine Limited
Timesaver IINov 1 2026 12:00AM10-8Lay OverLAY-UPTorontoCanadaUnknownCanadaMcKeil Marine Limited
MM 170Nov 1 2026 12:00AM10-8NilLAY-UPPort WellerCanadaUnknownUnknownMcKeil Marine Limited
Ocean HomaOct 20 2026 10:50AM23 S_Ocean GroupLay-Up/RepairsLAY-UPOshawaCanadaUnknownUnknownOcean Ontario Towing Inc.
Grande BaieSep 29 2026 11:25PM23 S_Ocean GroupLightLAY-UPTorontoCanadaUnknownCanadaOcean Ontario Towing Inc.
PathfinderSep 20 2026 12:00PM15 EastLay OverLAY-UPWillow CoveCanadaUnknownCanadaToronto Brigantine Incorp.
HM 4Mar 1 2026 12:00AM16-2 StelcoNilLAY-UPLake OntrarioCanadaUnknownCanadaOntario Shipyards Inc.
HM 6Mar 1 2026 12:00AM16-2 StelcoNilLAY-UPLake OntrarioCanadaUnknownCanadaOntario Shipyards Inc.
HM 8Mar 1 2026 12:00AM16-2 StelcoNilLAY-UPLake OntrarioCanadaUnknownCanadaOntario Shipyards Inc.
HM 10Mar 1 2026 12:00AM16-2 StelcoNilLAY-UPOshawaCanadaUnknownCanadaOntario Shipyards Inc.
HM 5Mar 1 2025 8:00AM16-2 StelcoNilLAY-UPLake OntarioCanadaUnknownCanadaOntario Shipyards Inc.
HM DOCK 1Mar 1 2020 12:00AM14 EastNilLAY-UPHamiltonCanadaHamiltonCanadaOntario Shipyards Inc.

departed-vessels

Vessel NameDeparture DateBerthCargoImp/ExpNext PortNext CountryAgent
Algoma SaultNov 11 2026 9:40AM10-5 P&HGrainEXPORTQuebecCanadaAlgoma Central Corporation
Algoma DiscoveryNov 11 2026 2:50AM26 N_QSLLay-Up/RepairsLAY-UPBaie ComeauCanadaAlgoma Central Corporation
Captain Henry JackmanNov 10 2026 6:00PM21 - AMDOreIMPORTThunder BayCanadaAlgoma Central Corporation
La PrairieNov 9 2026 10:05PM23 S_Ocean GroupLightLAY-UPClarksonCanadaOcean Ontario Towing Inc.
Molly M INov 9 2026 5:20PM12 E_LogistecProject CargoEXPORTBurns HarbourUSAMcKeil Marine Limited
MM 220Nov 9 2026 5:20PM12 E_LogistecProject CargoEXPORTBurns HarbourUSAMcKeil Marine Limited
Robert S. PiersonNov 9 2026 10:30AM26 N_QSLSaltIMPORTClevelandUSALower Lakes Towing Ltd.
John D. LeitchNov 9 2026 10:00AM21 - AMDOreIMPORTToledoUSAAlgoma Central Corporation
Algoma MarinerNov 9 2026 1:00AM26 M - G3 CanadaGrainEXPORTQUEBECCanadaAlgoma Central Corporation

Cole Horncastle

Vice President, Commercial

Cole assumed the role of Vice President, Commercial in 2026 after serving as the Executive Managing Director at the Hamilton International Airport.

Cole brings more than 15 years of leadership experience across transportation, commercial strategy, business development, and real estate development.

Cole received his Honours Bachelor of Accounting from Brock University and is a Charted Professional Accountant.

Jonathan Wetselaar

Vice President, Capital Projects

Jonathan serves as Vice President, Capital Projects, bringing over two decades of dedicated leadership to the role.

Since joining HOPA in 2002 as a Port Technologist, he has steadily advanced through key positions, including Design Construction Manager (2010) and Director of Capital Projects (2018).

Throughout his tenure, Jonathan has spearheaded the organization’s most strategic capital initiatives, leveraging innovative approaches to consistently drive value for HOPA’s stakeholders.

Renee Bulger, CPA, CGA

Vice President, Finance

Renee assumed the role of Vice President, Finance after having served as Director of Finance since 2023.

Renee joined the Hamilton Port Authority in 2006 as a General Accountant and was promoted to Controller in 2018. She was previously a member of the Board of Directors for the Hamilton Conservation Foundation from 2017 to 2020.

Renee received her Honours Bachelor of Commerce from Laurentian University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.

Larissa Fenn

Larissa Fenn

Vice President, Corporate Affairs

Larissa Fenn is Vice President, Corporate Affairs at HOPA Ports, leading a team responsible for strategic initiatives, public affairs, sustainability reporting, corporate governance and culture.

In progressive roles over 14 years, Larissa has helped to define and execute the strategy that has grown HOPA Ports into Ontario’s largest and most dynamic port authority. Her previous experience includes policy and communications management roles in financial services and municipal government.

Larissa holds a B.A. in Political Science from Queen’s University, and an MBA from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. A champion for the Great Lakes and vibrant waterfront cities, Larissa serves as a Board Member of the Ontario Marine Council and is former Vice Chair of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton/Burlington, Ontario.

Bill Fitzgerald

Vice President, Strategic Development

Bill assumed the role of Vice President, Strategic Development in 2024, after having served as HOPA’s Vice President, Operations since 2008.

Bill joined the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority in July 1995 as Project Engineer. He previously worked with the Regional Municipality of Ottawa’s Transportation Department, as well as for the Toronto Transit Commission and the City of Waterloo.

Bill received a Bachelor of Applied Science, civil engineering / water resources, in 1995 from the University of Waterloo and registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario in 1997.

Ian Hamilton

President & CEO

Ian Hamilton is President & CEO of HOPA Ports (Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority). He assumed this role in 2017, after serving as the Port Authority’s Vice President of Business Development and Real Estate since 2008. Ian has been instrumental in developing working waterfronts in Hamilton, Oshawa, and Niagara by attracting new business and private investment, and creating an integrated marine network across Southern Ontario.

Ian possesses more than 25 years of experience in international transportation and logistics in Europe and North America, and has held progressively senior positions in the liner shipping industry, including Transatlantic Trade Director (Europe) for CP Ships and Business Development Manager for Hapag-Lloyd. Ian is Chairperson of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, and holds positions on various other boards, including: the Chamber of Marine Commerce, the Hamilton Club, and Brigs Youth Sail Training.

Ian holds an MBA from Aston University (UK) and a BSc in business administration and economics from the College of Charleston, South Carolina.