No : #2022-001
Issue: Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia
This MSN has been replaced by MSN No. 2022-002.
Purpose
The purpose of this special notification is to advise Canadian maritime security stakeholders and pilotage authorities of intended sanctions related to Russia that will be imposed under the Special Economic Measures Act.
Direction and Guidance
These new sanctions will ban access to Canadian ports and internal waters by Russian registered or owned vessels of all types whatsoever.
Reference is made to the definition of “vessels” in section 2 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
Exceptions will recognize the continuing need to safeguard human life, seafarer welfare, and for the purposes of navigational safety.
Update(s) to this notification will be provided as additional information becomes available.
Contact Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security
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For Western Canada - please e-mail marsecw@tc.gc.ca
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For Eastern Canada, St. Lawrence Seaway, Great Lakes, and the Canadian Arctic - please e-mail marsece@tc.gc.ca
Questions or Comments
Other comments, suggestions or concerns – including the identification of best practices - can be addressed to the Director, Marine Security Operations at dirops.marsec-sumar@tc.gc.ca