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Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations

Version of section 37 from 2012-03-30 to 2013-04-17:


Marginal note:Requirements for transfer operations — vessels

  •  (1) The authorized representative of a vessel that engages in a transfer operation must ensure that it is supervised on board the vessel by the holder of

    • (a) in the case of a manned vessel, a certificate of competency with a Specialized Oil Tanker Training endorsement;

    • (b) in the case of an unmanned vessel that is in waters that are not north of 60°N, a Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation certificate of competency or a Master or Mate certificate of competency with a Specialized Oil Tanker Training endorsement; and

    • (c) in the case of an unmanned vessel that is in waters north of 60°N, a Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation in Arctic Waters (North of 60°N) certificate of competency or a Master or Mate certificate of competency with a Specialized Oil Tanker Training endorsement.

  • Marginal note:Certificates of competency

    (2) A certificate of competency referred to in subsection (1) must

    • (a) in the case of a Canadian vessel, be issued under section 100 of the Marine Personnel Regulations and, if applicable, have an endorsement issued under section 102 of those Regulations; and

    • (b) in the case of a foreign vessel, meet the requirements of section 243 of the Marine Personnel Regulations.

  • Marginal note:Requirements for transfer operations — facilities

    (3) The operator of a handling facility that engages in a transfer operation must ensure that it is supervised at the facility by a person who is competent in transfer operations and that a sufficient number of persons are on duty at the facility during the transfer operation for the purpose of protecting the marine environment from a discharge of oil.


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