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False Creek East Basin
Security Enhancements in effect from late January to late March 2010
The Government of Canada planners are working hard to ensure the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are safe and secure. They are also working to minimize impacts to the local maritime community.
If you plan to operate a vessel during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games period in or near the waters of the four areas identified to the right, please be aware that special security measures will be in effect. The marine security measures will be in place between mid-January and the end of March, 2010. They are designed to protect and safeguard athletes, spectators, and general public participating in the 2010 Winter Games. Marine security personnel will be monitoring all maritime activities. Vessels that seem to be operating unusually or that are non-compliant will be closely scrutinized by security authorities in these areas.
In the False Creek areas shown below, access will be managed using two types of zones.
• Exclusion Zone (red) —No activities are allowed within the set perimeter.
• Controlled Access Zone (yellow) —Access to or through this area may take place after authorization by the Integrated Security Unit. Controlled Access Zone procedures will be published in Notices to Mariners closer to the 2010 Winter Games period. In the Sea to Sky Corridor, enhanced security surveillance will be in effect.
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You can help protect the 2010 Winter Games by reporting suspicious marine activities that may be a threat during this period. To report marine security concerns, please contact:
• RCMP or local Police
• Coastal Watch Program
• Marine Communications and Traffic Services (VHF Ch 11/12)
• Government of Canada Vessels (VHF Ch 16)
For more information: visit Transport Canada's 2010 Winter Games Planning,
or contact: pacific-pacifique@tc.gc.ca
