Restricting Small Vessels in Canada

Act: Canada Shipping Act, (CSA 2001)
Regulation: Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations, as amended. 

To Whom Does This Apply?

All vessels.

Summary

The Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001) places numerous requirements on vessels, including:

• registration and licensing;
• equipment and construction;
• certification and training; and
• working conditions for seamen.

In addition, the Act authorizes the making of regulations in many areas.

The Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations were enacted to restrict the operation of vessels for safety and protection of the marine environment in Canadian waters. The Regulations include provisions for:

• restrictions on boating and navigation;
• signs restricting operation of vessels; and
• the appointment and powers of enforcement officers.

DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.

Manitoba Contact(s):
See National Contact.

 

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National Contact(s):
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street, 11th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario  E1C 8K6
Telephone:  
Fax: 613-991-4818
Toll-free (information): 1-800-267-6687
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired):  
E-mail: obs-bsn@tc.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/menu.htm