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The post says the award is a reminder of the time when shipping was interrupted during the winter months because of ice on the St. Lawrence River.

It says Montrealers used to gather on the docks to cheer on the first ship, which was usually carrying food or clothing.

There has been year-round navigation to and from the port since 1964.

A ship-tracking website called MarineTraffic describes the Byzantion as a 182-metre-long oil or chemical tanker that sails under the flag of the Marshall Islands. 

This report by ¹ú²úÓÕ»ó¸£Àû was first published Jan. 1, 2026.