COVID-19 measures, updates, and guidance for marine transportation issued by Transport Canada

On this page

• General information and news releases
  • News releases
  • Backgrounders
  • Posters
• Guidance for marine industry
  • Interim Orders
  • Ship Safety Bulletins
  • Marine Security Notification
• Other COVID-19 related resources
• Requirement for passengers onboard ferries to exit enclosed vehicle decks

General information and news releases

News releases

• Government of Canada announces one-year ban for pleasure craft and cruise vessels (February 04, 2021)
• Minister Garneau announces extended measures for cruise ships and pleasure craft in Canada (October 29, 2020)
• Minister Garneau announces new measures for the use of face coverings in the Canadian transportation sector (June 3, 2020)
• Minister Garneau announces updated measures for cruise ships and passenger vessels in Canadian waters up to October 31, 2020 (May 29, 2020)
• The Government of Canada announces new measures for pleasure craft in northern communities (May 14, 2020)
• New measures introduced for non-medical masks or face coverings in the Canadian transportation system (April 17, 2020)
• The Government of Canada announces new measures for ferries and commercial passenger vessels capable of carrying more than 12 passengers (April 5, 2020)
• Government of Canada announces intention to defer the start of cruise ship season in Canada as COVID-19 response measure (March 13, 2020)

Backgrounders

• Updated COVID-19 measures for cruise ships and other passenger vessels (May 29, 2020)
• New measures for pleasure craft operators to limit the spread of COVID-19 (May 14, 2020)
• Use of non-medical masks or face coverings in the Canadian transportation system (April 17, 2020)
• COVID-19 safety requirements for commercial passenger vessels and ferries (April 5, 2020)

Posters

• COVID-19 guidance posters for marine transportation

Guidance for marine industry

• Guidelines for Pleasure Craft during the COVID-19 Pandemic
• COVID-19: Guidance Material for Essential Passenger Vessel and Ferry Operators
• Regulations Maintaining the Safety of Persons in Ports and the Seaway

Interim Orders

• Interim Order No. 5 Respecting Passenger Vessel Restrictions Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (March 1, 2021)
• Interim Order No. 3 Restricting Pleasure Craft Navigation Due to COVID-19 (March 1, 2021)
• Repealed - Interim Order No. 4 Respecting Passenger Vessel Restrictions Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (October 30, 2020)
• Repealed - Interim Order No. 2 Restricting Pleasure Craft Navigation Due to COVID-19 (October 30, 2020)
• Repealed - Interim Order Restricting Pleasure Craft Navigation Due to COVID-19 (May 30, 2020)
• Repealed - Interim Order No. 3 Respecting Passenger Vessel Restrictions Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (June 30, 2020)
• Repealed - Interim Order No. 2 Respecting Passenger Vessel Restrictions Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (April 20, 2020)

Ship Safety Bulletins

Marine Security Notification

Other COVID-19 related resources

• Information on Mandatory Self-Isolation for Individuals Entering Canada
• Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
• News releases from the Prime Minister of Canada
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Canada’s response
• Government of Canada’s response to COVID-19 (legislative and other measures)