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Regulatory Development
In December 2002, in response to the events of September 11, 2001, the International Maritime Organization adopted the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code) and other amendments to the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea Convention, 1974 (SOLAS Convention). These documents significantly enhance the international framework for the deterrence, prevention and detection of acts that threaten security in the marine transportation sector. All International Maritime Organization Contracting Governments, including Canada, are required to have adopted the ISPS Code by July 1, 2004 and have the necessary national regulations in place.The Marine Transportation Security Regulations introduce new security requirements for the marine transportation industry. They are being made under section 5 of the Marine Transportation Security Act (MTSA), and implement all Part A (mandatory) and most of Part B (guidance) provisions of the (ISPS) Code. This is consistent with the approach of Canada’s major trading partners. They also implement other provisions determined to be necessary based on risk assessments and the need to ensure the unimpeded flow of Canadian maritime trade.
The Marine Transportation Security Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette Part II (Vol. 138, No. 11) on Wednesday, June 2, 2004. Visit the link below to read the regulations :
