Council of Marine Carriers
Registration:
26
of
28
(2022-11-25
to
2023-09-18)
Policies or Program
- Ocean Protection Plan: To ensure that programs set up with the original OPP are continued to be funded on the west coast including such areas as Emergency Response and the Emergency Towing Vessels, Protection of the Southern Resident Killer whales, and improvements to the Navigation and communications systems.
- Pilotage Act; To ensure the nationalization of the Pilotage in Canada recognizes the distinct differences between regions and we do not lose local representation of Pilotage in BC. Lobby TC regarding regulations pertaining to the PPA Pilotage Waiver Program.
- Transport Canada Policy document respecting definition of Sheltered Waters and Voyages. A number of proposed changes in the Marine Personnel regulations will greatly affect out industry in BC.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Discussions with Transport Canada regarding the review and rewrite of the regulations made under the Canada Shipping Act.