The St. Lawrence Ship Operators have announced the members of their Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term, composed of representatives from key Canadian maritime transportation organizations operating along the St. Lawrence–Great Lakes corridor. The Board’s mandate will be to continue strengthening the association’s governance, support the implementation of the 2026–2028 strategic plan, and advance the deployment of sector priorities identified for the benefit of the maritime industry. Saul Polo is President and CEO.
The 2025 fiscal year represented a key period of renewal and strategic repositioning for the St. Lawrence Ship Operators, marked by sustained membership growth, an increased public presence, and a strengthened position as a structured and credible voice for decision-makers. This momentum is part of the preparations for the organization’s 90th anniversary celebrations. Founded in 1936, the St. Lawrence Ship Operators remain the only association in Canada exclusively dedicated to representing and promoting ship operators.
The St. Lawrence Ship Operators warmly thank the members of the 2026–2027 Board of Directors for their commitment and contribution to advancing the association and Canada’s domestic maritime transportation sector: Guillaum Dubreuil (CSL), Étienne Duchesne (Desgagnés), Emmanuel Aucoin (CTMA), Benoit Lachance (CN), Daniel Dagenais (NEAS), Guillaume Rochette (Groupe Océan), Hannah Bowlby (Algoma Central Corporation), Marie-Gabrielle Boudreau (STQ), and Scott Bravener (McKeil Marine).
Representing more than 170 members, including 28 ship operator members managing a fleet of 300 Canadian-flagged vessels and transporting 158 million tonnes of cargo annually, the St. Lawrence Ship Operators reaffirm, through this new Board, their commitment to promoting a strong, structured, and collaborative vision for maritime transportation in support of competitiveness, the energy transition, and regional development.
The St. Lawrence Ship Operators represent companies operating vessels that transport goods and passengers along the waterways of the St. Lawrence River, the Great Lakes, the Arctic, and the Atlantic Ocean. We support the development of an efficient maritime transportation sector and contribute to Canada’s economic vitality.
(Photo from St. Lawrence Ship Operators)