Authorized representatives like a ship’s owner, agent or master can apply for this inspection.

When you are applying for a prewash endorsement, you need to provide the following information:

When do you need this inspection?

If you’re a Canadian or foreign-flagged vessel that has unloaded a “Category X” noxious liquid substance at a port and plan to depart from the port, you will need this type of inspection.

Once your inspection report is complete, Transport Canada will send you an invoice. You can pay it:

Online (recommended)

Pay the invoice online via:

• Credit (VISA, MasterCard, AMEX)
• Debit card (Interac)

By phone

To arrange a credit card payment by phone, wire transfer or direct deposit, call 1-888-639-2199 or 613-993-4610.

By cheque

Make cheques payable to the “Receiver General for Canada”, and mail them to:

Authorized representative like a ship’s owner, agent or master can apply for this inspection.

When you apply for a follow up inspection under the Port State Control Program, your application must include the:

• vessel’s name
• official number
• IMO number
• vessel’s port and berth
• the requested date and time of service

To ask for an inspection contact the nearest Marine Safety Office:

• Inspection to confirm rectification of deficiencies
  An authorized representative can ask for a follow-up inspection to check that a deficiency (issue) found during a risk-based inspection was corrected.
• Inspection to rescind a detention

What you need to know before you apply?

Port State Control inspections require a marine inspector to board a foreign vessel entering Canadian waters to ensure the vessel meets the safety requirements of the major international maritime conventions and also has on board all required documentation.

To replace, cancel, request accommodation for your certificate(s) or questions, please email:
TC.MarineInsurance-AssuranceMaritime.TC@tc.gc.ca
 

After submitting your application you’ll get:

• an email with the application number confirming that your application has been received
• a second email, if you pay by credit card, confirming that your transaction has been processed and your fees have been received

Once we have completed the verification process, you will receive your marine insurance certificate by email.