Marine Transportation Security Regulations

221 (1) The master of a vessel shall ensure that the vessel does not enter Canadian waters unless the master reports pre-arrival information at the following time to the Minister in accordance with the instructions set out in the most recent edition of the Canadian Coast Guard Radio Aids to Marine Navigation:

• (a) if the duration of the segment of the voyage before entering Canadian waters is less than 24 hours, as soon as practicable before entering Canadian waters but no later than the time of departure from the last port of call;

• (b) if the duration of the segment of the voyage before entering Canadian waters is less than 96 hours but more than 24 hours, at least 24 hours before entering Canadian waters; or

• (c) at least 96 hours before entering Canadian waters.

(2) The pre-arrival information in respect of a vessel shall consist of the following:

• (a) its name;

• (b) its country of registry;

• (c) the name of its registered owner;

• (d) the name of its operator;

• (e) the name of its classification society;

• (f) its international radio call sign;

• (g) its International Ship Security Certificate, Canadian Vessel Security Certificate or ship security compliance document number;

• (h) its International Maritime Organization number, if it is a SOLAS ship;

• (i) the date of issuance, date of expiry and name of the issuing body of its International Ship Security Certificate, Canadian Vessel Security Certificate or ship security document;

• (j) confirmation that the vessel has an approved vessel security plan;

• (k) the current MARSEC level;

• (l) a statement of when its last 10 declarations of security were completed;

• (m) details of any security threats to the vessel during the last ten calls at marine facilities;

• (n) a statement as to whether the vessel consents to tracking by the government of Canada;

• (o) details of any deficiencies in its security equipment and systems, including the communication systems, and the way in which the master of the vessel intends to correct them;

• (p) if applicable, the name of its agent and their 24-hour telephone and facsimile numbers;

• (q) if applicable, the name of its charterer;

• (r) its position and the time at which it reached that position;

• (s) its course and speed;

• (t) its destination and estimated time of arrival at its destination;

• (u) the name of a contact person at the marine facility that it will visit and their 24-hour telephone and facsimile numbers;

• (v) the following information in respect of its last 10 marine facilities visited:

  • (i) the receiving facility,

  • (ii) the marine facility visited,

  • (iii) the city and country,

  • (iv) the date and time of arrival, and

  • (v) the date and time of departure;

• (w) a general description of the cargo, including the cargo amount; and

• (x) if applicable, the presence and description of any dangerous substances or devices on board.

(3) If the master reported pre-arrival information more than 24 hours before entering Canadian waters, the master of a vessel shall ensure that the vessel does not enter Canadian waters unless the master reports any change in that information 24 hours before entering Canadian waters to the Minister in accordance with the instructions set out in the most recent edition of the Canadian Coast Guard Radio Aids to Marine Navigation.

(4) This section does not apply to vessels operating solely on the Great Lakes or to the portions of a vessel’s voyage on the Great Lakes after pre-arrival information has been given prior to its entrance into the St. Lawrence Seaway.