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Transport Canada is committed to protecting the privacy rights of individuals and safeguarding the personal information under its control.

How we protect your privacy

The personal information provided on this form is collected under the authority of sections 56 and 74 of the Marine Liability Act and section 25 of the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessel Act.

This information is collected for the purpose of issuing marine insurance certificates and in order to identify vessel owners of Canadian and foreign vessels to demonstrate that contracts of insurance satisfy the requirements of international conventions and that the insurance in place is adequate to cover possible oil pollution damage from vessels, as well as to monitor and ensure compliance with the Marine Liability and Information Return Regulations and/or the Wreck Removal Convention Certificate Fee Regulations.

Vessels operating in Canadian waters, including the territorial sea, inland waterways and the exclusive economic zone may require one or more certificates depending on the size and type of vessel and its cargo:

• Both seagoing and non-seagoing vessels of more than 1,000 gross tonnes and carrying bunker oil for its propulsion or operation require an International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 certificate (Bunkers Convention certificate).
• Seagoing vessels that carry more than 2,000 tonnes or more of persistent oil in bulk as cargo (i.e. tankers and certain barges) require an International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 certificate (CLC certificate).
• Both seagoing and non-seagoing vessels of 300 gross tonnes or greater require a Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 certificate (Wreck Removal Convention certificate). 

The information collected is described in the Personal Information Bank entitled: Marine Safety Environmental Protection (Bank number TC CWT 001). Personal information collected by TC is protected from disclosure to unauthorized persons and/or agencies subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act. Under the provisions of the Privacy Act, individuals have the right of access to, correction and protection of, their personal information. Instructions for obtaining personal information are provided in Info Source, a copy of which is available in major public and academic libraries or online at info.gc.ca Individuals have the right to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding the institution's handling of their personal information.

Any questions, comments, concerns or complaints you have about the Privacy Act and privacy policies related to your certificate should be sent to Transport Canada’s Access to Information and Privacy Coordinator:

Email: ATIP/AIPRP@tc.gc.ca

Phone: 613-993-6161

Mail: Access to Information and Privacy Coordinator
Place de Ville, Tower C, XMSP
300 Sparks St
Ottawa ON K1A 0N5

If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concern, you can contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner by email at info@priv.gc.ca or by telephone at 1-800-282-1376.

Personal information will be retained for a minimum of two years, in accordance with the Privacy Act, and for up to seven years following registration.

Who can we share your information with

Information may be disclosed to parties involved in inspection activities, as well as law enforcement agencies for the purpose of carrying out a lawful investigation and enforcing any law of Canada.

What happens if you don’t provide your information

If you do not provide your personal information, a marine insurance certificate cannot be issued in respect of a vessel. Failure to carry a valid certificate is an offence under section 131 of the Marine Liability Act and section 110 of the Wreck, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessel Act.