The purpose of the Marine Security Operations Bulletins is to provide specific guidance related to particular situations pertaining to marine security operations. The bulletins are related to matters such as the implementation of the marine security legislation, the inspection of industry stakeholders and enforcement of compliance. They could also be related to marine security documents. The bulletins are developed to ensure effective cooperation and coordination among all stakeholders in marine security, thus enhancing the security of the Canadian marine transportation system. All concerned stakeholders are expected to follow the directives provided in the bulletins. Marine Security Operations in Transport Canada Headquarters should approve any relaxation from these directives.
Should you wish to comment on any bulletin, you may send your comments by e-mail to the Director of Marine Security Operations at Email: dirops.marsec-sumar@tc.gc.ca
- (MSOB 2024-001) - Scoping of Marine Facilities, Definition of Cargo and Establishing Restricted Areas (PDF, 170 KB)
- (MSOB 2023-003) – Clarification of the acceptable identification required for cruise ship screening (PDF, 411 KB)
- (MSOB 2023-002) – Clarification of the application of Part 5 of the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) related to container provision for domestic containers (PDF, 420 KB)
- (MSOB 2023-001) – Shore leave and access to vessels subject to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations for seafarers, seafarers' welfare and labour organizations (PDF, 449 KB)
This bulletin replaces MSOB 2016-001 - (MSOB 2021-003) – Clarification of the meaning of laid-up under the provision of the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSRs) (PDF, 81 KB)
- (MSOB 2021-002) – Verifying the validity of electronic marine security documents online (PDF, 182 KB) This bulletin replaces MSOB 2020-004
- (MSOB 2021-001) – Reporting requirements concerning cyber security threats, breaches, incidents and voluntary reporting of cyber-related suspicious activity (PDF, 1.1 MB)
- (MSOB 2020-004) – Verifying the Validity of Electronic Marine Security Documents Online
- (MSOB 2020-003) – Temporary Extension of Certain Marine Security Documents and the Requirement to Conduct Intermediate Security Inspections due to COVID-19 (PDF, 305 KB)
- (MSOB 2020-002) – Temporary Extension of the Validity Period of Transportation Security Clearances (TSC) and Restricted Area Passes (R1 and R2) due to COVID-19 (PDF, 420 KB)
- (MSOB 2020-001) – Temporary Extension of the Validity Period of Transportation Security Clearances (TSC) and Restricted Area Passes (R1 and R2) due to COVID-19 (PDF, 36 KB)
- (MSOB 2017-001) – Applying “place outside of Canada” and “Interface” as described in the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (PDF, 60 KB )
- (MSOB 2016-002) – Suspicious Activity Reporting (PDF, 184 KB)
- (MSOB 2016-001) – Shore Leave and Access to Vessels subject to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations Seafarers’ Welfare (PDF, 156 KB)
- (MSOB 2014-004) – Amendment to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations Related to Occasional-Use Marine Facilities (PDF, 143 KB)
- (MSOB 2014-003) – Requests for Transport Canada marine security services related to security assessments, security plans, security procedures and inspections (PDF, 179 KB)
- (MSOB 2014-002) – Canadian Vessels on a Domestic Voyage and Marine Facilities Interfacing With Them (PDF, 465 KB)
- (MSOB 2014-001) – Clarification of Transport Canada (TC) Marine Security Mandatory Threat, Breach and Incident Reporting Requirements (PDF, 369 KB)
- (MSOB 2013-003) – Procedures to Obtain a Testimonial and Subsequent STCW 2010 Certificate of Proficiency (PDF, 215 KB)
- (MSOB 2013-002) – Cruise Ships, Cruise Ships Tenders and Cruise Ship Terminal - 100% Screening At All MARSEC Levels (PDF , 200.01 KB)
- (MSOB 2013-001) – Updates to the Marine Security Oversight Regime under the Marine Transportation Security Act (PDF, 1.23 MB)
- (MSOB 2012-004) – Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) Requirements for Canadian Registered Vessels (PDF, 10.0 MB)
- (MSOB 2012-003) – Use of Cruise Ship and Passengers Vessel Tenders to Transfer Passengers to and from Shore
This Bulletin replaces MSOB 2009-001 (PDF, 1.38 MB) - (MSOB 2012-002) – Interim Procedures to Meet the New Manila 2010 STCW Requirements (PDF, 6.24 MB)
- (MSOB 2012-001) – Application and Use of a Declaration of Security Pursuant to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) (PDF , 2.74 MB)
- (MSOB 2009-001) – Use of Cruise Ship Tenders to Transfer Passengers to and from Shore
This Bulletin has been replaced by MSOB 2012-003. - (MSOB 2008-003) – Implementation of Long Range Identification and Tracking of Solas Vessels (PDF, 1.5 MB)
This Bulletin replaces MSOB No. 2008-002, dated October 5, 2008. - (MSOB 2008-002) – Implementation of Long Range Identification and Tracking of Solas Vessels
This Bulletin has been replaced by MSOB 2008-003. - (MSOB 2008-001) – Amendment to STCW Convention regarding the training and certification of Ship Security Officers (PDF, 4.9 MB)
- (MSOB 2007-002) – Shore leave and access to ships under the ISPS code, by representatives of seafarers' welfare and labour organizations (PDF , 18.9 MB)
- (MSOB 2007-001) – Certificate or Document to be Carried on Board Vessels Under the Provision of the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) (PDF , 61.9 KB)
- (MSOB 2005-002) – Access by Government Officials to Vessels and Marine Facilities Under the Provision of the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) (PDF, 198.35 KB)
- (MSOB 2005-001) – Procedures Governing Changes in MARSEC Levels (PDF, 293.63 KB)