Transport Publication 13813 E - Brochure
Registration/Licensing of Vessels
- All non-pleasure (commercial) vessels, including all non-powered vessels, must be registered with Transport Canada.
- A Small Vessel Register has been established, which replaces the former vessel licensing system requirements for commercial vessels less than or equal to 15 gross tonnage.
- Small commercial vessels that were licensed under the old Canada Shipping Act will automatically be transferred to the Small Vessel Register.
- The fee for a small commercial vessel registration is $50, and registrations are valid for five years.
- Owners of a fleet* of non-government commercial vessels will qualify for a $50 flat fee per application.
* A fleet consists of two or more vessels, five gross tonnage or less, with a common owner, for which application for registration is made at the same time.
Administrative Monetary Penalties
- The CSA 2001 creates a new enforcement tool to promote compliance: Administrative Monetary Penalties ( AMPs ).
- AMPs provide more flexibility since they use an administrative rather than a judicial means of enforcement.
- An AMP can be appealed to the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada ( TATC ).
Protection of the Marine Environment
The CSA 2001 increases the maximum penalties for polluting and the powers available to Transport Canada to deal with pollution issues.
The following three regulations will significantly help to protect the marine environment:
- Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals
- Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations
- Environmental Response Regulations
For more information
For more information about the CSA 2001 and its regulations, please visit: www.cmac-ccmc.gc.ca. You may also contact your local Transport Canada Centre, or call toll free 1-866-879-9902.