Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (S.C. 2001, c. 26).

Subject

Environment gen., Sea

Keyword

Marine pollution Navigation Transport/storage Registration Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

The purpose of the present Act is to: a) protect the health and well-being of individuals, including the crews of vessels, who participate in marine transportation and commerce; b) promote safety in marine transportation and recreational boating; c) protect the marine environment from damage due to navigation and shipping activities; d) develop a regulatory scheme that encourages viable, effective and economical marine transportation and commerce; e) promote an efficient marine transportation system; f) develop a regulatory scheme that encourages the viable, effective and economical use of Canadian waters by recreational boaters; g) ensure that Canada can meet its international obligations under bilateral and multilateral agreements with respect to navigation and shipping; h) encourage the harmonization of marine practices; and i) establish an effective inspection and enforcement program.The text consists of 31 sections divided into 13 Parts as follows: General (1); Registration, listing and recording (2); Personnel (3); Safety (4); Navigation services (5); Incidents, accidents and casualties (6); Wreck (7); Pollution, prevention and response — Department of Transport and Department of Fisheries and Oceans (8); Pollution prevention – Department of Transport (9); Pleasure craft (10); Enforcement – Department of Transport (11); Miscellaneous (12); Transitional (13). Three Schedules are enclosed.

Full text

English

Website

www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Anchorage Regulations (SOR/88-101).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2007)

Keyword: Navigation, Maritime zone, Enforcement/compliance, Water conservation zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Response Organizations and Oil Handling Facilities Regulations (SOR/95-405).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Navigation, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Equipment, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Minor Waters Order (C.R.C., c. 1448).

Legislation | Canada | 1982 (2007)

Keyword: Navigation, Classification/declassification, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sable Island Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1465).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2007)

Keyword: Navigation, Protected area, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations for the prevention of pollution from ships and for dangerous chemicals (SOR/2007-86).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2011)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations (SOR/2011-237).

Legislation | Canada | 2011

Keyword: Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Navigation, Policy/planning, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Response Arrangements Regulations (SOR/2008-275).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Registration, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pollutant Discharge Reporting Regulations, 1995 (SOR/95-351).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2012)

Keyword: Marine pollution, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Navigation, Marine protected areas, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations (SOR/2006-129).

Legislation | Canada | 2006 (2012)

Keyword: Navigation, Policy/planning, Management/conservation, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1435).

Legislation | Canada | 1978 (2007)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Inspection, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Mesh, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Vessel Registration and Tonnage Regulations (SOR/2007-126).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2015)

Keyword: Navigation, Registration, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Small Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1486).

Legislation | Canada | 1978 (2007)

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Inspection, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Mesh, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Northern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone Regulations (SOR/2010-127).

Legislation | Canada | 2010 (2015)

Keyword: Navigation, Maritime zone, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Board of Steamship Inspection Scale of Fees (C.R.C., c. 1405).

Legislation | Canada | 1982 (2007)

Keyword: Navigation, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Certification, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Safety Management Regulations (SOR/98-348).

Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2007)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Pollution control, Oil pollution, Registration, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (SOR/2012-69).

Legislation | Canada | 2012 (2013)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Small Vessel Regulations (SOR/2010-91).

Legislation | Canada | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Navigation, Transport/storage, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Recreational water use, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Navigation Safety Regulations (SOR/2005-134).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2011)

Keyword: Navigation, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Equipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Vessel Certificates Regulations (SOR/2007-31).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2007)

Keyword: Navigation, Certification, Inspection, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Equipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Vessels Registry Fees Tariff (SOR/2002-172).

Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2015)

Keyword: Navigation, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Registration, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Classed Ships Inspection Regulations, 1988 (SOR/89-225).

Legislation | Canada | 1989 (2007)

Keyword: Navigation, Inspection, Classification/declassification, Certification, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Collision Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1416).

Legislation | Canada | 1979 (2014)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Navigation, Maritime zone, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations ( SOR/2008-97).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2015)

Keyword: Navigation, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations, 1995 (SOR/95-149).

Legislation | Canada | 1995 (2007)

Keyword: Navigation, Enforcement/compliance, Equipment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ballast Water Regulations (SOR/2021-120).

Legislation | Canada | 2021

Keyword: Certification, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Effluent waste water/discharge, Fishing vessel, Marine pollution, Pollution control, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX