Tag: Canada

Latest information reports that more than a hundred containers fell off MV Zim Kingston. The earlier number reported was 40.

From 1st September 2020 through 31st October 2021, commercial vessels that are of 500 gross tonnage or more must travel at least 50 nautical miles away from the shores of the west coast of Haida Gwaii, Transport Canada reminded, sharing revised coordinates of the area.

TSB Canada issued an investigation report on a crew fall overboard incident after a workboat, belonging to the bulk carrier Manitoulin, struck a mooring line on St. Clair River, near Sombra, Ontario, in May 2020. 

Transport Canada issued a bulletin aiming to clarify vessel requirements under the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, which came into force on 1st June 2021.

Transport Canada issued updated guidance regarding the mobility of asymptomatic, presumed non-COVID-19 carrying seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Government of Canada announced major investments to improve handling capacity and marine vessel traffic flow, both at its east and west coast ports. 

Transport Canada issued an overview of the new Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations and Canadian Vessel Plan Approval and Inspection Standard. The regulations came into force on June 23, 2021, and the standard was put in place at the same time.

Transport Canada shared a bulletin providing general information about the new Ballast Water Regulations which came into force on 3 June 2021. The regulations apply to Canadian vessels everywhere and to foreign vessels that are in waters under Canadian jurisdiction.

Canada will allow cruise ships back into its waters from November as the COVID-19 pandemic fades. However, the ships must comply with public health requirements.

The Canadian Coast Guard announced the successful removal of approximately 60 tonnes of heavy fuel oil and diesel from the MV Schiedyk, a historic shipwreck.