Guidance for marine operators to report illness on board - SSB No.: 02/2025

RDIMS No .: 20762068
Date (Y-M-D) : 2025-02-27

 

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This bulletin replaces Ship Safety Bulletin No. 10/2023

Purpose

The purpose of this bulletin is to direct marine operators in Canadian waters to the relevant guidance documents for reporting illnesses onboard vessels when entering or exiting Canadian waters.

Scope

This bulletin is for marine operators in Canadian waters.

What you need to know

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) works with the marine industry and other government partners to prevent the introduction and spread of communicable diseases. Under Section 34 of the Quarantine Act, there are reporting requirements for marine operators which helps PHAC protect the health and safety of people in Canada. It assists in monitoring illness on board marine vessels and allows PHAC to provide recommendations to marine operators on how to manage illness on board.

For more information on the requirements for reporting illnesses on board, please see: Guidance for marine operators: Reporting illness on board - Canada.ca.

Keywords:

1. Cruise Ship
2. Illnesses
3. Reporting Requirements

Questions concerning this Bulletin should be addressed to:

Contact us at: Email: marinesafety-securitemaritime@tc.gc.ca or Telephone: 1-855-859-3123 (Toll Free).

Guidance for marine operators to report illness on board - SSB No.: 02/2025
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