Forms and permits

The owner or the individual responsible for a vessel must send the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) Harbour Master's Office the Pre-Arrival Notification form 24 hours before the vessel enters the Port limits or, if the vessel is less than 24 hours away, at the time of departure from the previous port. The form can be emailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PRE-ARRIVAL NOTIFICATION

Follow the instructions for obtaining a port pass :

R1 REGULATED AREA PORT PASS REQUEST

Complete the port pass request form: DIRECTIVES

An Organisation to be conducting business in the port must fill out this form: 

ORGANISATION REGISTRATION FORM

In order to obtain your port pass, you are required to read the safety guidelines for users.

Fee to issue Port Indentification / Pass Card: view the Tariffs payable for various services rendered externally on the Services and fees page.

 Application for transportation security clearance:

Apply for a Transportation Security Clearance

For more information, call: 514 283-0260

A permit is required before moving any dangerous goods in the port. The form must be completed by the person responsible for the vessel and emailed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To ask for a permit, fill out the following form: DANGEROUS GOODS PERMIT

See the list of dangerous goods under surveillance at :  DANGEROUS GOODS UNDER SURVEILLANCE

See the explosive handling limitations at the Port of Montreal

See the applicable fees for dangerous goods permits : Tariffs payable for various services rendered externally on the Services and fees page.

For more information, call Dangerous Goods and Fire Prevention: 514 283-1505.

Before any hot work is carried out on Montreal Port Authority property, a burning and welding permit application must be submitted to the Control Centre at: 514 283-7022.

See the applicable fees: view the Tariffs payable for various services rendered externally on the Services and fees page.

Instructions for an application for winter quarters:

APPLICATION FOR WINTER QUARTERS PORT OF MONTREAL

A permit is required for any vessel moored at the Port of Montreal:

 PERMISSION TO LAY UP A VESSEL

This form must be completed by the agent and returned to the Harbour Master’s Office as soon as possible : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more information, consult : 

 CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO LAID-UP VESSELS IN THE PORT OF MONTREAL

See the applicable fees: view the Berthage and anchorage fees (Services and fees page).

• Monthly parking at the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal (November to April): Rental contract for monthly parking 
• Long-term parking for cruise ship passengers: Cruise passenger parking space contract 

For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the Access and parking page. 

To request a permit of occupancy for open space or shed, please complete the form: 

 Permit of occupancy

To request the presence of a security guard for a special event or handling operation at Sections 98 to 100, please call the Control Centre at 514-283-7022.

Please complete the following online forms for all cargo and passenger declarations – containerized, non-containerized, bulk and passenger :

Summary cargo declaration

Domestic Freight/Cargo Manifest

Statement setting out the number of passengers