In the case of any disagreement or inconsistency between the provisions of these Guidelines and the provisions in Canadian legislation, the provisions of the legislation shall apply.Ĭomments or questions on these Guidelines should be referred to the originator of the document as shown on page i. Transport Canada developed these Guidelines in consultation with the cruise ship industry, Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada and the Canadian Marine Advisory Council. The intent is that the Guidelines should provide a clear indication to cruise ship operators of the procedures that they must develop in order to comply with Canadian legislation and at the same time include practices that the cruise ship operators have agreed to follow that exceed current regulatory requirements. These Guidelines build on the industry approach and provide a Canadian perspective. It is recognized that the cruise industry, internationally, has made commitments to the goal of better protection of the environment and have developed guidance for best practices within its industry sector. While the current regulations apply to all ships, there are no requirements specifically set out for cruise ships. Provisions of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, the Fisheries Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, and related regulations were developed to address environmental concerns regarding discharges from ships into waters under Canadian jurisdiction. Because these ships may accommodate thousands of passengers and crew, significant amounts of waste are generated. For up-to-date information, contact Transport Canada.Ĭanada is a significant destination for international and domestic cruise ships. Thisġ4202E may not be updated to reflect amendments made to the original content. While use of this material has been authorized, Transport Canada shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. Permission is granted, by Transport Canada, to copy thisġ4202E as required. © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Transport, 2013. New schedule listing marine conventions ratified by Canada. Updated to account for the new Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations, a new definition of Arctic waters, new liability rules for fuel spills, new approach for managing liquid galley wastes, new provisions for managing grey water, sewage, air emissions, and ballast water. Updated to account for the introduction of the Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals and the A Guide to Canada's Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations', TP 13617.

s28(2) new coordinates for reporting to.

s21(2) new wording for average sulphur content of fuel and calculation thereof.

The Director Operations and Environmental Programs is responsible for this document, including any change, correction, or update.ĭirector, Operations and Environmental Programs Title: Pollution Prevention Guidelines for the Operation of Cruise Ships under Canadian Jurisdiction

Schedule 3 – Related Canadian Technical Guidance.

Schedule 2 – Environmental Maritime Conventions Ratified by Canada.Schedule 1 – Applicable Canadian Legislation.

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