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Marine Services

Marine Safety

The Marine Safety branch has a responsibility to oversee the safety of ships and the protection of life, goods and the environment. It is responsible for the inspection of ships operating within the limits of our region. The branch offers the following services:

  • Compliance and Enforcement
  • Training and certification of seafarers
  • Casualty/Contravention Enforcement
  • Marine Occupational Safety and Health inspections
  • Inspection Services
  • Navigable Water Protection (NWP)
  • Registrar of Ships
  • Technical and Offshore Services
  • Safe Navigation of Ships
  • Office of Boating Safety (OBS)
For more information about Marine Safety, please contact:

Marine Safety
Transport Canada
45 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4K2

Telephone Number: 902-426-9321
Facsimile Number: 902-426-6657


Office of Boating Safety

Transport Canada's Office of Boating Safety is responsible for the regulatory, enforcement and technical services that apply to recreational vessels as well as setting national standards for operator competence, education and training. The Office of Boating Safety works closely with recreational boating communities to deliver prevention-based programs to reduce the safety risks and environmental impacts of boating.

For more information about the Office of Boating Safety, please contact:

Office of Boating Safety
Transport Canada
45 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4K2

Telephone Number: 1-800-387-4999
Facsimile Number: 902-426-7585


Navigable Waters Protection Program

The Navigable Waters Protection Program (NWPP) is responsible for the protection of the public right to navigation and the protection of the environment through the administration of the Navigable Waters Protection Act (NWPA).

For more information about Navigable Waters Protection Program, contact:

Navigable Waters Protection Program
Transport Canada
45 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4K2

Telephone Number: 902-426-2726
Facsimile Number: 902-426-7585


Date modified:
2009-09-18