Canada Shipping Act 2001: Products, Tools and Resources

The following Canada Shipping Act 2001-related products, tools and resources have been developed and may be useful resources for you.

For example, you will find details about the new Canada Shipping Act 2001 regime within the brochure, booklet, backgrounders and frequently asked questions included below.

Also included below: links to the legislation and regulations; a list of Canada Shipping Act 2001-related news releases; a link to the Regulations Query System – an online search tool; a link to the Compliance, Enforcement and Appeals website; contact information; and more.

1. Policy on Compliance and Enforcement of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, TP 13585
2. Canada Shipping Act 2001 Brochure, TP 13813
   Canada Shipping Act, 2001 - 2007 Entry into Force:  What you need to know
3. Canada Shipping Act 2001 Booklet, TP 13813
   Canada Shipping Act, 2001 – 2007 Entry into Force:  What you should know
4. Canada Shipping Act 2001 News Releases
   • Canada - U.S. Ballast Water Inspections Protect The Great Lakes And St. Lawrence Seaway Ecosystem (Release issued May 5, 2008)
   • The Government Of Canada Rolls Out Regulations For River Rafting And A New Shoreline Speed Limit In Nova Scotia (Release issued April 30, 2008)
   • New Regulations Set Fines For Marine Safety Violations (Release issued April 16, 2008)
   • New Proposed Regulations For Marine Safety Violations (Release issued November 7, 2007)
   • Transport Canada Proposes Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (Release issued August 21, 2007)
   • Transport Canada Proposes Amendments to the Collision Regulations and the Canal Regulations (Release issued August 14, 2007)
   • Transport Canada Proposes Commercial River Rafting Regulations (Release issued August 14, 2007)
   • Canada Shipping Act, 2001 Ushers in New Era of Safety and Protection of the Marine Environment (Release issued July 3, 2007)
   • New Regulations Ensure Safer Practices For Cargo Vessels (Release issued June 27, 2007)
   • Safer Boating Standards Set By Canada's New Government (Release issued June 27, 2007)
   • Canada's New Government Announces New Marine Personnel Regulations (Release issued June 13, 2007)
   • Canada's New Government Announces New Regulations To Protect Marine Environment(Release issued May 8, 2007)
5. Canada Shipping Act 2001 Backgrounders
   • Canada Shipping Act, 2001
   • Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations 
   • Environmental Protection
   • Fishing Vessels
   • Large Commercial Vessels
   • Licensing and Registration of Vessels
   • Marine Personnel Regulations
   • Marine Technical Review Board
   • Passenger Vessels
   • Pleasure Craft
   • Small Commercial Vessels
   • Tugs and Barges
   • Voyage Classifications
6. CSA 2001 Frequently Asked Questions
7. Regulations Query System (RQS) – The RQS is an easy-to-use online search tool that allows users to search the Canada Shipping Act 2001 and it's Regulations.
8. Compliance, Enforcement and Appeals Website – This website has been developed to provide information about the new Compliance and Enforcement Program.
9. Ship Safety Bulletins
10. Canada Shipping Act 2001 and it's Regulations
11. Recent Regulations published in the Canada Gazette Part I
    • June 28, 2008
    • Regulations Amending the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations
12. Regulations published in the Canada Gazette Part II
    • September 17, 2008
      • Regulations Amending the Collision Regulations and the Canal Regulations
      • Environmental Response Arrangements Regulations
    • April 30, 2008
      • Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations
      • Special-purpose Vessels Regulations
    • April 16, 2008
      • Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations
    • June 27, 2007
      • Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations
      • Regulations Amending the Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations
      • Vessel Clearance Regulations
      • Vessel Detention Orders Review Regulations
      • Vessel Registration and Tonnage Regulations
      • Order Repealing the Canada Shipping Act and Fixing July 1, 2007 as the Date of the Coming into Force of Certain Sections of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001
    • June 13, 2007
      • Regulations Amending the Boating Restriction Regulations
      • Order Amending Schedule 1 to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (Maritime Labour Convention, 2006)
      • Marine Personnel Regulations
      • Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals (Erratum)
    • May 30, 2007
      • Load Line Regulations
      • Tariff Amending the Ships Registry and Licensing Fees Tariff
    • May 16, 2007
      • Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals
    • March 7, 2007
      • Vessel Certificates Regulations
    • November 1, 2006
      • Regulations Amending the Safety Management Regulations
    • June 28, 2006
      • Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations
         
13. Regulations Amended Annually - The following Regulations are reviewed and updated on a yearly basis to reflect operational requirements:
    • Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations
    • Vessel Certificates Regulations
       
14. Comparison Between the Board of Steamship Inspection (Canada Shipping Act) and the Marine Technical Review Board (Canada Shipping Act 2001)
     
15. Canada Shipping Act (CSA) Historical Timeline
     
16. Tables of Concordance
     
17. Contact Information – Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001) Regulatory Reform
     
18. Marine Safety Headquarters Contact List