MONTREAL

Liberian tanker first ship in Montreal's port in 2017

The Canadian Press Published Sunday, January 1, 2017 6:49PM EST

A dimmed Montreal skyline can be seen a couple of minutes after 8pm on earth day, Saturday March 29, 2008.(Graham Hughes / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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The first sea vessel to reach the Port of Montreal non-stop in 2017 is the Chem Sirius, a freighter flying the Liberian flag.

Captain Danel Ju will receive the 178^th Golden Cane from Montreal Port Authority CEO Sylvie Vachon on Wednesday.

Chem Sirius is a chemical tanker carrying phosphoric acid, which left the port of Antwerp in Belgium on Dec. 24.

It crossed into the port of Montreal at 3:15 a.m. on Sunday.

Port vice-president of public affairs Sophie Roux said weather conditions have been challenging in recent days, with waves reaching up to 20 feet.