Effective from 1st July 2014
The Skuld P&I Club informs operators trading to or from Canada, that new rules have come into forcefrom 1 July 2014that regulate the reporting of “Marine Occurrences” that happen within the waters of Canada.
If any of the following were to occur, the same must be reported without delay:
- death or serious injury
- persons overboard
- sinking
- collision (or risk thereof)
- foulings
- shifting of cargo
- cargo overboard
- release of dangerous good
The Club advises operators to report the above events the soonest. In case of emergencies, operators should seek to contact the local correspondents without delay. If a vessel is contacted by authorities and informed that interviews are to take place, urgent contact should be had with the Association. While under Canadian law it is possible to have legal counsel attend and assist the person(s) being interviewed, this is not the case in some other jurisdictions and it will be necessary to consider the specific law and practice of the locale where the incident took place.
Source: The Skuld P&I Club
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Findhere the Canada TSB Form to report a marine occurrence / hazazrdous occurence report Alsoclick here to read further information provided by Bernard LLP on the Important changes to Canada’s ”Transportation Safety Board Regulations” |
