Marine Safety and Security Organizational Chart and Responsibilities

Marine Safety and Security Directorate

Marine Safety and Security Executive Secretariat (AMSI)

Backgrounder documents
Briefing Notes to the Director General and above
Communications Assessments
Communications liaison
Director General approvals
Information Management
- Forms Management (Canadian Maritime Documents, Registry Certificates, etc.)
- Records Management Guidance
- Resource Materials (TPs/Ship Safety Bulletins / Marine Inspector's Bookshelf / Marine Safety Management System)
- Web Guidance
Media Lines
Media monitoring
Memoranda to the Minister/Deputy Minister
News Releases
Presentations for the Director General and above
Publications editorial review
Q&As
Question Period Notes
Transportation Safety Board Communications
Requests from the Director General and above
Scenario Notes
Speeches for the Director General and above

Strategic Planning and Technical Training Services (AMSB)

Business Planning
- Contributing to departmental planning processes (Departmental Results Report, Departmental Plan, Annual Report, etc.)
- Data Analysis
- NTARS (National Time Activity Reporting System)
- Performance Measurement
- Program Analysis
- Service Line Plan
- Strategic Planning
Facilities Management/Building Security
Finance
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Budgeting/Reporting
- Material Management (contracting, inventory control)
- Procurement
- Travel Audits
Human Resources Management
- Accounts Payables / Receivables
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Inspector Appointments/Recruitment
- Salary Management
- Staffing/Classification/Compensation/Staff Relations Services
Information Management
- Forms Management (Canadian Maritime Documents, Registry Certificates, etc.)
- Records Management Guidance
- Resource Materials (TPs/Ship Safety Bulletins / Marine Inspector's Bookshelf / Marine Safety Management System)
- Web Guidance
Integrated Management System
Quality Assurance (Internal)
Training
- Headquarters Non-technical Training
- National Training Program including Navigable Waters Protection Program

Navigation Safety & Environmental Programs (AMSE)

Marine Personnel Standards and Pilotage (AMSP)

Examination and certification standards for Seafarers
Approval of Training Programs for Seafarers
Central Registry of Seafarers
Marine Emergency Duties (MED) Facilities Support
Marine Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH)
A role of cooperation between the Minister of Transport and the four Pilotage Authorities
Development of the Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program
Review of medical examination for Seafarers

Domestic Vessel Regulatory Oversight (AMSD)

Inspection and Operations Standards
Vessel Certification Program
Small Vessel Compliance Program
Safety Management Systems
International Safety Management (ISM)
Delegated Ship Inspection Program (DSIP)
Authorization and Monitoring of Recognized Organizations
Safety and Risk Analysis
Vessel Safety Performance Measurement
Education and Awareness
Arctic Shipping
Electrical
Fire Fighting, Detection
Fishing Vessels / Offshore
Life Saving Equipment
Machinery
Office of Boating Safety (Pleasure Craft)
Passive & Active Fire Protection
Product Approval
Research & Development Coordination
Ship/Hull Design
Ship Stability/ Load Lines
Small Commercial Vessels
Special Projects:
- Fishing Vessel Regulations
- Small Vessels Program
- White Water Rafting Regulations

Director, Legislative, Regulatory, Policy and International Affairs (AMSR)

Conference Planning and Coordination
Consultations and Coordination
IMO Secretariat
International Affairs (IMO, ILO, APEC, etc.)
National CMAC Secretariat
Regulatory Process and Tracking:
- Acts and Regulations
- Orders in Council
- Standing Joint Committee Response
Regulatory Reform
Review and amendments of the operational and Tariffs Regulations of the four Pilotage Authorities

Common Functions