Non-Corporate Offenders Administrative Enforcement Action Summary – 2015

Date: 03-04-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Subsection 16(3) of CSA 2001
Penalty: $600
An individual was sanctioned for cheating in an exam.

Date: 04-10-2015
Region: Ontario
Violation: Section 87 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $1,250
An individual was sanctioned for not holding the appropriate certificate of competency

Date: 04-24-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Section 213 of the Marine Personnel Regulations
Penalty: $1,250
The master of a vessel was sanctioned for failing to ensure the intended voyage was planned and that a deck watch is maintained in accordance with Parts 2, 3 and 3-1 of section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code.

Date: 06-25-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Section 87 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $1,250
An individual was sanctioned for not holding the appropriate certificate of competency.

Date: 06-26-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Section 87 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $6,500
An individual was sanctioned for not holding the appropriate certificate of competency.

Date: 07-15-2015
Region: Pacific
Violation: Paragraph 106(1)(c) of CSA 2001
Penalty: $1,250
The authorized representative of a Canadian vessel was sanctioned for failing to ensure that crew and passengers receive safety training.

Date: 08-14-2015
Region: Pacific
Violation: Section 87 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $2,500
The master of a Canadian vessel was sanctioned for not holding the required certificate of competency.

Date: 08-14-2015
Region: Pacific
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, its machinery and equipment met the requirements of the regulations made under Part 4 of the Act.

Date: 08-21-2015
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: 08-21-2015
Region: Pacific
Violation: Subsection 109(1) of CSA 2001
Penalty: $1,250
The master of a vessel was sanctioned for failing to ensure the safety of the vessel and of persons who are on board that vessel.

Date: 09-01-2015
Region: Pacific
Violation: Section 87 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $1,250
An individual was sanctioned for not holding the required certificate of competency.

Date: 10-05-2015
Region: Pacific
Violation: Sections 87 & 118 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $2,875
An individual was sanctioned for not holding a valid marine medical certificate and for jeopardizing the safety of the vessel and of the persons on board.

Date: 10-13-2015
Region: Ontario
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: 11-20-2015
Region: Pacific
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: 11-16-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Subsection 110(1) of CSA 2001
Penalty: $1,250
The master of a vessel was sanctioned for the carrying more persons on board the vessel than was permitted under the certificates issued to that vessel.

Date: 11-24-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Subsection 110(1) of CSA 2001
Penalty: $1,250
The master of a vessel was sanctioned for the carrying more persons on board the vessel than was permitted under the certificates issued to that vessel.

Date: 01-15-2015
Region: Ontario
Violation: Paragraph 106(1)(b) of CSA 2001
Penalty: $3,000
The authorized representative of a vessel was sanctioned for failure to develop procedures for the safe operation of the vessel and dealing with emergencies.

Date: 01-21-2015
Region: Atlantic
Violation: Section 18 of CSA 2001, subsection 10(1) of the Vessel Certificates Regulations and section 211 of the Marine Personnel Regulations.
Penalty: $12,000
A vessel was sanctioned for :
- failure to produce a Canadian maritime document on demand to the Minister of Transport,
- engaging on a voyage without holding an appropriate inspection certificate, and for
- failing to ensure that the vessel complied with the minimum safe manning requirements.

Date: 03-20-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $6,000
A vessel was sanctioned for the discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date: 03-26-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Section 87 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $1,250
A vessel was sanctioned for failing to ensure that crew employed on board the vessel held the required certificates.

Date: 03-31-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Paragraph 106(1) (a), Section 107 and Subsection 109(1) of CSA 2001
Penalty: $4,125
The authorized representative of a vessel was sanctioned for failing to ensure that the vessel, its machinery and equipment met the requirement of the regulations.
The master of that vessel was sanctioned for
- failing to ensure all Canadian maritime documents required have been obtained before embarking on a voyage, and
- failing to take reasonable steps to ensure safety of the vessel or persons on board.

Date: 04-20-2015
Region: Atlantic
Violation: Paragraph 106(1)(a) of CSA 2001
Penalty: $6,000
The authorized representative of a vessel was sanctioned for failing to ensure the vessel, its machinery and equipment met the requirements of the regulations made under Part 4 of the Act.

Date: 05-20-2015
Region: Atlantic
Violation: Paragraph 8(1)(b) of the Vessel Certificate Regulations
Penalty: $6,000
The authorized representative of a foreign vessel was sanctioned for failure to ensure that the vessel complied with the requirements for the issuance of an International Air Pollution Certificate.

Date: 06-23-2015
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: 07-02-2015
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: 07-28-2015
Region: Pacific
Violation: Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $3,000
A vessel was sanctioned for the discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date: 08-14-2015
Region: Atlantic
Violation: Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $1,250
A vessel was sanctioned for the discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date: 09-21-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $1,250
A vessel was sanctioned for the discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date: 10-19-2015
Region: Pacific
Violation: Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $2,500
A vessel was sanctioned for the discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date: 11-04-2015
Region: Atlantic
Violation: Section 211 of the Marine Personnel Regulations
Penalty: $6,000
A vessel was sanctioned for failing to ensure that the vessel met the minimum safe manning requirements.

Date: 11-13-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $6,250
A vessel was sanctioned for the discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date: 11-18-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $6,250
A vessel was sanctioned for the discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.

Date: 11-25-2015
Region: Quebec
Violation: Section 187 of CSA 2001
Penalty: $6,000
A vessel was sanctioned for the discharge of a prescribed pollutant in Canadian waters.