Esquimalt Graving Dock Regulations

4 (1) No vessel shall enter the dry dock unless authorized to do so by the Manager in accordance with subsection (2).

(2) The Manager may authorize a vessel to enter the dry dock if

• (a) an application is completed in respect of the vessel and submitted to the Manager;

• (b) the agent and the Manager agree on the date of entry of the vessel into the dry dock and the estimated duration of its stay in the dry dock;

• (c) the date of entry and estimated duration referred to in paragraph (b) and the name of the vessel are recorded in the entry book;

• (d) the agent signs the entry book;

• (e) the dock charge set out in Column II of item 1 of Schedule II is paid to the Manager;

• (f) any cash deposit or bond required under section 8 is given to the Manager; and

• (g) written information that indicates the dockmaster’s complete record and experience in the docking of vessels together with a copy of the docking procedures, including operating, communications and equipment procedures to be used by the dockmaster in docking the vessel, are submitted to the Manager.

(3) The Manager may refuse to authorize a vessel to enter the dry dock if the activities referred to in subsection (2) are not carried out or if, after reviewing the information submitted pursuant to that subsection, the Manager concludes on reasonable grounds that the docking of the vessel will not be carried out safely.