Oil Tanker Moratorium Act

Marginal note:Exception

• 5 (1) Subsection 4(1) does not apply to an oil tanker that moors or anchors at a port or marine installation

  • (a) to ensure the safety of the oil tanker;

  • (b) to render assistance to a vessel in distress or if necessary after rendering that assistance; or

  • (c) to obtain emergency medical assistance for any person on board the oil tanker.

• Marginal note:Exception — Canada Shipping Act, 2001

  (2) Section 4 does not apply to a vessel in respect of an activity carried out by the vessel in order to comply with a direction given under paragraph 180(1)(c) or 189(d) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.