File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-07-09
Region: Quebec
Violation: Canada Shipping Act, 2001 subsection 46(2), paragraphs 64(2)(a), 106(1)(b), 106(1)(c), and 106(2)(a); Marine Personnel Regulations section 211, subsections 205(4) and 219(1), paragraphs 205(9)(a) and 212(4)(a); Fire and Boat Drills Regulations subs. 13(2).
Penalty: $282,525.00
Summary: On August 8th, 2024, an individual was issued penalties for the following violations:
- failing to ensure that the vessel was properly registered as a commercial vessel;
- failing to ensure that the vessel was inspected for the purpose of obtaining required Canadian maritime
- documents;
- failing to develop safe operating procedures of the vessel and for dealing with emergencies;
- failing to ensure that the crew and passengers received safety training;
- failing to employ a master;
- failing to employ required crew members holding the appropriate certifications;
- failing to ensure that the vessel met the prescribed minimum safe manning requirements;
- failing to give the passengers a safety briefing informing them of safety and emergency procedures;
- failing to ensure that crew members had received the prescribed training certificate;
- failing to ensure that there was a crew member designated to provide first who held a training certificate in
- marine basic or advanced first aid; and
- failing to ensure that the vessel flew the Canadian flag while entering and mooring at a port.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-05-01
Region: Pacific
Violation: Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $688.00
Summary: On June 10, 2024, the pleasure craft “AQUILA” was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-04-08
Region: Pacific
Violation: Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $1,375.00
Summary: On June 14, 2024, the pleasure craft “VESPER” was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-03-08
Region: Quebec
Violation: Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of North Atlantic Right Whales (Eubalaena glacialis) in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, 2023. Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $8,250.00
Summary: On March 26, 2024, the tug “LEONARD M” was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-02-23
Region: Pacific
Violation: Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $500.00
Summary: On April 2, 2024, the pleasure craft "WIND LASS" was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-02-22
Region: Pacific
Violation: Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $500.00
Summary: On April 02, 2024, the pleasure craft “TRUE NORTH” was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-02-22
Region: Pacific
Violation: Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $1,000.00
Summary: On May 02, 2024, the pleasure craft “LAGOM” was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-02-20
Region: Pacific
Violation: Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $688.00
Summary: On April 02, 2024, the pleasure craft “URSA” was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-02-08
Region: Pacific
Violation: Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $1,000.00
Summary: On April 17, 2024, the pleasure craft “PIPERADE” was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-02-02
Region: Pacific
Violation: Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $500.00
Summary: On April 03, 2024, the American pleasure craft “KATHRYN” was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-01-30
Region: Pacific
Violation: Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $3,500.00
Summary: On April 12, 2024, the pleasure craft “DUEN” was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-01-28
Region: Pacific
Violation: Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $2,000.00
Summary: On April 12, 2024, the pleasure craft “PLAYMOBIL” was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-01-28
Region: Pacific
Violation:Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $688.00
Summary: On June 10, 2024, the pleasure craft “NEKO” was sanctioned for the subject violation
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-01-26
Region: Pacific
Violation:Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $1,375.00
Summary: On June 10, 2024, the pleasure craft “2S COMPLEMENT” was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (yyyy-mm-dd): 2024-01-16
Region: Pacific
Violation: Non-compliance with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 Under Subsection 10.1(4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Penalty: $500.00
Summary: On March 27, 2024, the pleasure craft “HAMELYN” was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (dd-mm-yyyy): 2023-11-28
Region: Pacific
Violation: Canada Shipping Act, para. 116(a)
Penalty: $600.00
Summary: On March 3, 2024, an individual was sanctioned for the subject violation.
File Created (dd-mm-yyyy): 2022-10-18
Region: Atlantic
Violation: Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations, s. 12
Penalty: $3,750.00
Summary: On January 17, 2024, the vessel “Barker Sisters” was sanctioned for the subject violation.