The tool provides an overview of the national acts and international conventions, protocols and codes related to commercial shipping in Canada.
The Wheel of Maritime Law provides an overview of the national acts and international conventions, protocols and codes related to commercial marine shipping in Canada. Use the wheel to discover:
- International maritime law
- Maritime law in Canada
- Maritime law governance
*Documents related to seafarers have been omitted, unless they are directly associated with shipping safety.
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Safety & SecuritySafety & Security (opens in a new tab)Texts that serve to increase the safety and security of commercial shipping by defining standards for ships and operations.
Canada Shipping ActCanada Shipping Act, 2001, S.C. 2001, c.26 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2001 and last amended on 2015-02-26. The text is under the responsibility of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada.
Life Savings EquipmentLife Savings Equipment Regulations (C.R.C., c.1436) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2015-06-17.
Cargo, fumigation and tackleCargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations (SOR/2007-128) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2008-07-01.
Charts & Nautical PublicationsCharts and Nautical Publications Regulations, 1995 (SOR/95-149) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Classed Ships InspectionClassed Ships Inspection Regulations, 1988 (SOR/89-225) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Eastern Canada VTS ZoneEastern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone Regulations (SOR/89-99) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Fire and Boat DrillsFire and Boats Drills Regulations (SOR/2010-83) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Fire Detection & Extinguishing Eq.Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment Regulations (C.R.C., c.1422) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Northern VTS ZoneNorthern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone Regulations (SOR/2010-127) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2010-07-01.
Safety ManagementSafety Management Regulations (SOR/98-348) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Shipping CasualtiesShipping Casualties Reporting Regulations (SOR/85-514) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Steering Appliances & Eq.Steering Appliances and Equipment Regulations (SOR/83-810) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Hull ConstructionHull Construction Regulations (C.R.C., c.1431) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Ship Station Reg.Ship Station (Radio) Regulations, 1999 (SOR/2000-265) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Load LinesLoad Lines Regulations (SOR/2007-99) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
LRITLong Range Identification and Tracking of Vessels Regulations (SOR/2010-227) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Marine PersonnelMarine Personnel Regulations (SOR/2007-115) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2014-12-31.
Navigation SafetyNavigation Safety Regulations (SOR/2005-134) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2011-09-30.
Private BuoyPrivate Buoy Regulations (SOR/99-335) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2010-02-02.
Ship StationShip Station (Radio) Technical Regulations, 1999 (SOR/2000-265) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Small VesselSmall Vessel Regulations (SOR/2010-91) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Vessel CertificatesVessel Certificates Regulations (SOR/2007-31) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Vessel ClearanceVessel Clearance Regulations (SOR/2007-125) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Vessel OperationVessel Operation Restriction Regulations (SOR/2008-120) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2015-06-17.
VTS ZoneVessel Traffic Services Zones Regulations (SOR/89-98) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
VHFVHF Radiotelephone Practices and Procedures Regulations (SOR/81-364) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
VDRVoyage Data Recorder Regulations (SOR/2011-203) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
CollisionsCollisions Regulations (C.R.C., c.1416) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2014-01-29.
SOLAS SupplementCanadian Supplement to the SOLAS Convention, TP 15211 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2012 by Transport Canada.
Emergency Management ActEmergency Management Act, S.C. 2007, c.15 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2007 by Public safety Canada.
Marine Transport SecurityMarine Transportation Security Act,S.C. 1994, c.40 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1994 by Transport Canada.
Domestic FerriesDomestic Ferries Security Regulations (SOR/2009-321) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2015-06-17.
MTS Reg.Marine Transportation Security Regulations (SOR/2004-144) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2014-06-19.
SOLASInternational Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (opens in a new tab)Adopted November 1, 1974 at IMO.
SOLAS 1978 ProtocolProtocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life At Sea of 1974 (opens in a new tab)Adopted February 17, 1978
SOLAS 1988 ProtocolProtocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life At Sea of 1974 (opens in a new tab)Adopted November 11, 1988 at IMO.
Dangerous GoodsTransportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992,S.C. 1992, c.34 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1992 by Transport Canada.
Dangerous Goods Reg.Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (SOR/2001-286) (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2001 by Transport Canada. The TDG Regulations have been consolidated to include amendment SOR/2015-100
Load LinesInternational Convention on Load Lines (opens in a new tab)Adopted April 5, 1966 at IMO.
Load Lines 1988 ProtocolProtocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 (opens in a new tab)Adopted November 11, 1988 at IMO.
SUAConvention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (opens in a new tab)Adopted March 10, 1988 at IMO.
CEPACanadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, S.C.1999, c.33 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1999 and last amended on 2015-02-26. The text is under the responsibility of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Masked NameMasked Name Regulations (SOR/94-261) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
PORCPNational Places of Refuge Contingency Plan, TP 14707 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2007 by Trasnport Canada.
Safe ContainersSafe Containers Convention Act, R.S.C., 1985, c.S-1 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1985 by Transport Canada.
SC Reg.Safe Containers Convention Regulations (SOR/82-1038) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
COLREGsConvention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (opens in a new tab)Adopted October 20, 1972 at IMO.
CSCInternational Convention for Safe ContainersAdopted December 2, 1972 at IMO.
IMDG CodeInternational Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (opens in a new tab)Current version was adopted in May 2014 and entered into force January 1st 2016.
IS CodeInternational Code on Intact Stability (opens in a new tab)Adopted on the 5th of December 2008 at IMO.
ISPS CodeInternational Code for the Security of Ships and Port Facilities (opens in a new tab)Adopted December 2002.
SARInternational Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (opens in a new tab)Adopted april 27, 1979 at IMO.
STCWInternational Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (opens in a new tab)Adopted July 7, 1978 at IMO.
ISMInternational Safety Management Code (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1993 at IMO.
Environmental ProtectionEnvironmental protection (opens in a new tab)Texts that serve to protect the environment from the negative impacts of commercial shipping.
CEPACanadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, S.C.1999, c.33 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1999 and last amended on 2015-02-26. The text is under the responsibility of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Disposal at sea permit app.Disposal at Sea Permit Application Regulations (SOR/2014-177) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2014-09-24.
Environmental emergencyEnvironmental Emergency Regulations (SOR/2003-307) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2011-12-08.
Gasoline RegulationsGasoline Regulations (SOR/90-247) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2010-06-17.
Emission RegulationsMarine Spark-Ignition Engine, Vessel and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations (SOR/2011-10) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2011-04-05.
Release and Env. EmergencyRelease and Environmental Emergency Notification Regulations (SOR/2011-90) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
Solvent DegreasingSolvent Degreasing Regulations (SOR/2003-283) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2011-12-08.
Masked NameMasked Name Regulations (SOR/94-261) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
Renewable FuelRenewable Fuels Regulations (SOR/2010-189) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-10-25.
Sulphur in DieselSulphur in Diesel Fuel Regulations (SOR/2002-254) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2012-08-19.
Disposal at seaDisposal at Sea Regulations (SOR/2001-275) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2014-09-24.
Oceans ActOceans Act, S.C.1996, c.31 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1996. The text is under the responsibility of Fisheries and Occeans.
Basin HeadBasin Head Marine Protected Area Regulations (SOR/2005-293) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2008-04-03.
Bowie SeamountBowie Seamount Marine Protected Area Regulations (SOR/2008-124) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2011-02-10.
Remission OrderCertain Marine Carriers Remission Order, 2011 (SI/2011-66) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
Eastport MarineEastport Marine Protected Areas Regulations (SOR/2005-294) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2008-04-03.
Gilbert BayGilbert Bay Marine Protected Regulations (SOR/2005-295) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2008-04-03.
Gully MarineGully Marine Protected Area Regulations (SOR/2004-112) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2008-04-03.
Musquash EstuaryMusquash Estuary Marine Protected Area Regulations (SOR/2006-354) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2011-02-10.
Tarium NiryutaitTarium Niryutait Marine Protected Areas Regulations (SOR/2010-190) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
Canada Shipping ActCanada Shipping Act, 2001, S.C. 2001, c. 26 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2001 and last amended on 2015-02-26. The text is under the responsibility of Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada.
Ballast waterBallast Water Control and Management Regulations (SOR/2011-154) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
Environmental ResponseEnvironmental Response Arrangements Regulations (SOR/2008-275) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Response OrganizationResponse Organizations and Oil Handling Facilities Regulations (SOR/95-405) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Vessel ClearanceVessel Clearance Regulations (SOR/2007-125) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Vessel PollutionVessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (SOR/2012-69) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Ballast water & sedimentsInternational Convention for the Control and Management of Ships' Ballast Water and Sediments (opens in a new tab)Adopted February 13th, 2004. The text is not into force yet.
Fisheries ActFisheries Act, R.S.C., 1985, c.F-14 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1995. The text is under the responsibility of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Paragraph 35(2)(b)Applications for Authorization under Paragraph 35(2)(b) of the Fisheries Act Regulations (SOR/2013/191) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-11-25.
Aquatic Invasive SpeciesAquatic Invasive Species Regulations (SOR/2015-121) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
Subsection 36(5.2)Regulations Establishing Conditions for Making Regulations Under Subsection 36(5.2) of the Fisheries Act (SOR/2014-91) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
Notification of depositDeposit out of the normal course of events notifications regulations (SOR/2011-91) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
MARPOL 73/78International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (opens in a new tab)Adopted on 2 November 1973 at IMO.
MARPOL 1978 ProtocolProtocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (opens in a new tab)Adopted February 1978 by IMO.
MARPOL 1997 ProtocolProtocol of 1997 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (opens in a new tab)Adopted October 28th, 1997.
Canada Wildlife ActCanada Wildlife Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. W-9 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1985 and last amended on 2010-12-10. The text is under the responsibility of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Wildlife AreaWildlife Area Regulations (C.R.C., c.1609) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2010-06-03.
SARASpecies at Risk Act, S.C. 2002, c.29 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2002. The text is under the responsibility of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Killer Whale PopulationsCritical Habitats of the Northeast Pacific Northern and Southern Resident Populations of the Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca) Order (SOR/2009-68) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
PermittingPermits Authorizing an Activity Affecting Listed Wildlife Species Regulations (SOR/2013-140) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
Migratory BirdsMigratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, S.C.1994, c.22 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1994. The text is under the responsibility of Environment and Climate change Canada.
Sanctuary Reg.Migratory Birds Sanctuary Regulations (C.R.C., c.1036) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
ISMInternational Safety Management Code (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1993 at IMO.
AFSInternational Convention for the Control of Harmful Antifouling Systems (opens in a new tab)Adopted October 5th, 2001.
PSSA GuidelinesGuidelines for the Identification and Designation of Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (opens in a new tab)The original guidelines came out in xxxx and have been revised in 2005.
NMCA ActCanada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, S.C. 2002, c. 18 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2002, last amended on 2015-06-23. The text is under the responsibility of Parks Canada Agency.
Oil spillsOil spills (opens in a new tab)Texts related to the prevention, preparedness, response, liability and compensation associated with oil spills.
Canada Shipping ActCanada Shipping Act, 2001, S.C.2001, c.26 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2001 and last amended on 2015-02-26. The text is under the responsibility of Transport Canada.
Response OrganizationResponse Organizations and Oil Handling Facilities Regulations (SOR/95-405) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Vessel PollutionVessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations (SOR/2012-69) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Double Hull StandardsStandards for the Double Hull Construction of Oil Tankers, TP 11710 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2009. The text is under the responsibility of Transport canada.
Marine Liability ActMarine Liability Act,S.C.2001, c.6 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2001 by Transport Canada. The current version is in force since Jun 8, 2015.
Marine Liabiliy Reg.Marine Liability Regulations, SOR/2002-307 (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Spills Contingency PlanMarine Spills Contingency Plan: National Chapter (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2011 by the Canadian Coastguards-Fisheries and Oceans.
MARPOL 73/78International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (opens in a new tab)Adopted on 2 November 1973 at IMO.
MARPOL 1978 ProtocolProtocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (opens in a new tab)Adopted February 1978 by IMO.
MARPOL 1997 ProtocolProtocol of 1997 relating to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (opens in a new tab)Adopted October 28th, 1997.
OPRCInternational Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (opens in a new tab)Adopted November 30th, 1990 at IMO.
NPPEnvironmental Prevention and Response National Preparedness Plan (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2010 by Transport Canada.
BUNKERInternational Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage (opens in a new tab)Adopted March 23rd, 2001 at IMO.
CLCInternational Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (opens in a new tab)Adopted November 27th, 1992 at IMO.
FUNDInternational Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage (opens in a new tab)Adopted November 27th, 1992 at IMO.
Liability & CompensationLiability and compensation (opens in a new tab)Texts that define what shipowners, operators, and companies are liable for, to limit that liability, and to provide additional compensation to those who must endure any negative impacts related to commercial shipping.
Marine Insurance ActMarine Insurance Act, S.C. 1993, c.22 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1993 by Trannsport Canada. The current version is in force since May 6, 1993.
Marine Liability ActMarine Liability Act,S.C.2001, c.6 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2001 by Transport Canada. The current version is in force since Jun 8, 2015.
Marine Liabiliy Reg.Marine Liability Regulations, SOR/2002-307 (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Hague-Visby RulesProtocol to Ammend the International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1968.
Bills of Lading ActBills of Lading Act, R.S.C., 1985, c.B-5 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1985 by Transport Canada. The current version is in force since Dec 12, 1988.
CLCInternational Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (opens in a new tab)Adopted November 27th, 1992 at IMO.
FUNDInternational Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage (opens in a new tab)Adopted November 27th, 1992 at IMO.
LLMCConvention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (opens in a new tab)Adopted November 19th, 1976.
Hague RulesInternational Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1924.
OtherOther (opens in a new tab)Texts that are important and relevant to commercial shipping in Canada, but that do not fall under any of the other topics.
Pilotage ActPilotage Act,R.S.C., 1985, c.P-14 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1985 by Transport Canada. The current version: in force since Feb 26, 2015.
Atlantic PilotageAtlantic Pilotage Authority Non-compulsory Area Regulations (SOR/86-1004) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-03-22.
Atlantic Pilotage AuthorityAtlantic Pilotage Authority Regulations (C.R.C., c.1264) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2014-03-12.
General PilotageGeneral Pilotage Regulations 9SOR/2000-132) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2012-04-10.
Great Lakes PilotageGreat Lakes Pilotage Regulations (C.R.C., c.1266) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2011-07-01.
Laurentian Pilotage AuthorityLaurentian Pilotage Authority Regulations (C.R.C., c.1268) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2015-06-12.
Pacific PilotagePacific Pilotage Regulations (C.R.C., c.1270) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2014-11-05.
Canada Marine ActCanada Marine Act, S.C. 1998, c.10 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1998 by Transport Canada. The current version is in force since Feb 26, 2015.
Harbour Navigation and UseNational and Man-made Harbour Navigation and Use Regulations, SOR/2005-73 (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
Port Authorities ManagementPort Authorities Management Regulations, SOR/2005-73 (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-05-17.
Port Authorities OperationsPort Authorities Operations Regulations, SOR/2000-55 (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2014-12-19.
Public PortsPublic Ports and Public Port Facilities Regulations, SOR/2001-154 (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2006-09-21.
Seaway PropertySeaway Property Regulations, SOR/2003-105 (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2014-05-02.
Oceans ActOceans Act, S.C. 1996, c.31 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1996. The text is under the responsibility of Fisheries and Occeans.
Area 7Territorial Sea Geographical Coordinates (Area 7) Order (SOR/85-872) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
Territorial SeaTerritorial Sea Geographical Coordinates Order (C.R.C., c.1550) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 .
FALConvention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (opens in a new tab)Adopted april 9, 1965 at IMO.
UNCLOSUnited Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (opens in a new tab)Adopted December 10, 1982 at IMO.
MLCMaritime Labour Convention (opens in a new tab)Adopted February 23, 2006 at ILO.
Coasting Trade ActCoasting Trade Act, S.C. 1992, c.31 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1998 by Transport Canada.
CommunicationsCommunications (opens in a new tab)Texts that define standards and requirements for communications.
Canada Shipping ActCanada Shipping Act, 2001, S.C.2001, c.26 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2001 by Transport Canada. The current version is in force since Dec 31, 2015.
LRITLong Range Identification and Tracking of Vessels Regulations (SOR/2010-227) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Eastern Canada VTS ZoneEastern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone Regulations (SOR/89-99) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Northern VTS ZoneNorthern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone Regulations (SOR/2010-127) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2010-07-01.
Ship Station Reg.Ship Station (Radio) Regulations, 1999 (SOR/2000-265) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Ship StationShip Station (Radio) Technical Regulations, 1999 (SOR/2000-265) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
VTS ZoneVessel Traffic Services Zones Regulations (SOR/89-98) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
VHFVHF Radiotelephone Practices and Procedures Regulations (SOR/81-364) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
VDRVoyage Data Recorder Regulations (SOR/2011-203) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16.
IMSOConvention on the International Maritime Satellite Organization (opens in a new tab)Adopted September 3, 1976 at IMO.
Carriage of PassengersCarriage of goods and passengers (opens in a new tab)Texts that serve to protect passengers and their belongings.
Canada Shipping ActCanada Shipping Act, 2001, S.C. 2001, c.26 (opens in a new tab)Act current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2015-02-26.
Hull ConstructionHull Construction Regulations (C.R.C., c.1431) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Small VesselSmall Vessel Regulations (SOR/2010-91) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2013-12-06.
Vessel CertificatesVessel Certificates Regulations (SOR/2007-31) (opens in a new tab)Regulations are current to 2016-03-16 and last amended on 2007-07-01.
Hamburg RulesUnited Nations Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea, 1978 (opens in a new tab)Adopted March 31, 1978 at IMO.
PALAthens Convention relating to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 1974 (opens in a new tab)Adopted December 13, 1974 at IMO.
PAL 1990 ProtocolProtocol of 1990 to amend the Athens Convention relation to the Carriage of passengers and their Luggage by Sea, 1974 (opens in a new tab)Adopted March 29, 1990 at IMO.
Port State ControlPort State Control (opens in a new tab)Texts that define the authority of port states and the agreements between port states.
ParisParis Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control (opens in a new tab)Adopted January 1982.
TokyoMemorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in the Asia-Pacific Region (opens in a new tab)Signed December 1, 1993.
ISMInternational Safety Management Code (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 1993 at IMO.
SalvageSalvage (opens in a new tab)Texts that define salvage operations.
Canada Shipping ActCanada Shipping Act, 2001,S.C. 2001, c.26 (opens in a new tab)Adopted in 2001 by Transport Canada. The current version is in force since Dec 31, 2015.
Salvage ConventionInternational Convention on Salvage (opens in a new tab)Adopted April 28,1989 at IMO.