Non-Corporate Offenders Administrative Enforcement Action Summary – 2014

Date:  05-07-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Section 244 of the Marine Personnel Regulations
Penalty:  $1,250 
The master of a vessel was sanctioned for failing to ensure that the voyage is planned and deck watch is maintained in accordance with the requirements of the STCW Code.

Date:  05-08-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Subsection 269(3) of the Marine Personnel Regulations
Penalty:  $1,250 
A person employed on a vessel was sanctioned for accepting employment without holding a valid medical certificate.

Date:  06-19-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Section 87 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $1,250 
The master of a vessel was sanctioned for not holding the required certificate of competency.

Date:  06-26-2014
Region:  Ontario
Violation:  Section 87 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $1,250           
The master of a vessel was sanctioned for not holding the required certificate of competency thereby contravening Section 87 of the CSA 2001

Date:  07-07-2014
Region:  Ontario
Violation:  Section 87 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $1,250 
The master of a vessel was sanctioned for not holding the required certificate of competency.

Date: 07-15-2014
Region:  Atlantic
Violation:  Subsection 57(3) & 58(1) of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $15,000 
The authorized representative of a vessel was sanctioned for failing to ensure that the vessel was kept marked in accordance with the requirements of the Chief Registrar and for failing to notify the Chief Registrar of a change in the authorized representative’s address.

Date:  08-06-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Sections 87 & 107 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $2,500 
The master of a vessel was sanctioned for not holding the required certificate of competency and for failing to obtain the required Canadian maritime documents prior to embarking on a voyage.

Date:  08-14-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Section 87 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $1,250 
The master of a vessel was sanctioned for not holding the required certificate of competency.

Date:  10-24-2014
Region:  Atlantic
Violation:  Section 214 of the Marine Personnel Regulations
Penalty:  $1,250 
A person employed on a vessel was sanctioned for not holding the required certificate of competency while acting as a member of a deck watch.

Date:  11-03-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Paragraph 106(1)(a) of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $1,250 
The authorized representative of a vessel was sanctioned for failing to ensure the vessel met the requirements of Part 4 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

Date:  11-21-2014
Region:  Ontario
Violation:  Subsection 110(1) & paragraph 106(2)(b) of CSA 2001
 Penalty:  $2,500 
A person was sanctioned for carrying more persons on board than permitted by the certificate and for failing to comply with every term or condition attached to a Canadian maritime document issued in respect of the vessel or its machinery or equipment.

Date:  02-05-2014
Region:  Prairies and Northern
Violation:  Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $7,800 
A vessel was sanctioned for the discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date:  04-01-2014
Region:  Atlantic        
Violation:  Section 118 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $1,500 
A vessel was sanctioned for jeopardizing the safety of another vessel when it failed to take early action to allow for the safe passage of the other vessel, as required by rule 8 (f) of the Collision Regulations.

Date:  04-10-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Section 201 of the Marine Personnel Regulations
Penalty:  $7,800 
A vessel was sanctioned for failing to ensure that it complied with the safe manning requirements.

Date:  04-10-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Section 201 of the Marine Personnel Regulations
Penalty:  $7,800 
A vessel was sanctioned for failing to ensure that it complied with the safe manning requirements.

Date:  04-25-2014
Region:  Atlantic        
Violation:  Paragraph 23(d) of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $15,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for knowingly providing false or misleading information to a person that is exercising powers or performing duties under the CSA, 2001.

Date:  05-07-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Paragraph 106(1)(b) & subsection 109(1) of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $15,600 
A vessel was sanctioned failing to develop procedures for the safe operation of the vessel and for dealing with emergencies, and the master was sanctioned for failing to ensure the safety of the vessel and persons on board.

Date:  05-12-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation: Subsection 109(1) of CSA 2001
Penalty: $1,250 
A vessel was sanctioned for failure to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of the vessel and persons on board.

Date:  05-14-2014
Region:  Atlantic
Violation:  Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $25,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for multiple discharge of a prescribed pollutant in the waters of Canada.

Date:  05-16-2014
Region:  Atlantic
Violation:  Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $6,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for the discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date:  06-23-2014
Region:  Ontario        
Violation:  Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $6,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for multiple discharges of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date:  07-08-2014
Region:  Pacific
Violation:  Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $6,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for the discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date:  07-11-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation: Subsection 57(3), 58(1) & paragraph 106(2)(a) of CSA 2001 and section 201 of the Marine Personnel Regulations 
Penalty: $16,250 
A vessel was sanctioned for
- the failure to maintain the markings on the vessel
- for the failure to notify the registrar of a change in the vessel ownership, and
- for the failure to obtain an inspection certificate.
The vessel was also sanctioned for failing to comply with the safe manning requirement.

Date:  07-24-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $6,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date:  07-28-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Paragraph 23(d) of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $6,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for knowingly providing false or misleading information to a person that is exercising powers or performing duties under CSA 2001.

Date:  08-08-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $6,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date:  08-11-2014
Region:  Atlantic
Violation:  Subsection 57(1) & paragraph 106(1)(a) of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $9,350 
A vessel was sanctioned for failing to mark the vessel in accordance with the certificate of registry and for failing to ensure that the vessel, its machinery and equipment met the requirements of the regulations made under Part 4 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

Date:  08-25-2014
Region:  Prairies & Northern
Violation:  section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $6,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date:  09-17-2014
Region:  Atlantic
Violation:  Subsection 10(1) of the Vessel Certificate Regulations   
Penalty:  $6,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for engaging on a voyage without holding the required certificates.

Date:  10-09-2014
Region:  Atlantic
Violation:  Subsection 10(1) of the Vessel Certificate Regulations
Penalty:  $6,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for engaging on a voyage without holding the required certificates.

Date:  10-14-2014
Region:  Ontario
Violation:  Section 118 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $5,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for jeopardizing the safety of another vessel and persons on board.

Date:  10-21-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Paragraph 23(d) of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $6,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for knowingly providing false or misleading information to a person that is exercising powers or performing duties under the Act.

Date:  10-27-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  subsection 156(2) of the Cargo, Fumigation & Tackle Regulations
Penalty:  $6,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for failing to notify Transport Canada of its intent to load/unload ammonium nitrate or ammonium nitrate based fertilizer.

Date:  10-28-2014
Region:  Quebec
Violation:  Paragraph 23(d) of CSA 2001.
Penalty:  $6,000 
A vessel was sanctioned for knowingly providing false or misleading information to a person that is exercising powers or performing duties under the Act.

Date:  12-05-2014
Region:  Ontario        
Violation:  section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $6,300 
A vessel was sanctioned for the discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters

Date:  December 16, 2014
Region:  Pacific
Violation:  Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty:  $1,250 
A vessel was sanctioned for discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters