Proposed regulatory project on administrative monetary penalties under the Marine Liability Act and parts of the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act

Current status: OPEN

Open on November 20, 2024 and will be closed on January 20, 2025.

Transport Canada is considering regulations that would set the amounts of administrative monetary penalties (fines) and the classification of violations under the Marine Liability Act and parts of the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. This regulatory project would help stakeholders better understand the possible consequences for violations under these acts. To learn more about these proposed regulations and Transport Canada’s approach, please read our discussion paper.

Join in: how to participate 

Please read our discussion paper and submit your comments by email to MarineLiability-ResponsabiliteMaritime@tc.gc.ca by January 12, 2025.

Who is the focus of this consultation 

Transport Canada is seeking feedback from stakeholders in the shipping, maritime transportation, oil, gas, chemical and other hazardous and noxious substances industries including:

  • Receivers and exporters of oil products by sea;
  • Receivers of hazardous and noxious substances by sea;
  • Shipowners of vessels of 300 gross tonnage and above; and
  • Operators transporting passengers by water.

Key question for discussion

  • What are your views on the proposed approach for administrative monetary penalties under the Marine Liability Act and parts of the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act?

Contact us

Transport Canada, Marine Policy
Place de Ville, Tower C
330 Sparks St
Ottawa ON K1A 0N5
Email: MarineLiability-ResponsabiliteMaritime@tc.gc.ca