Canada Shipping Act, 2001 Enters Force
The Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001) came into effect on July 1, 2007, said the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. It replaces the Canada Shipping Act (CSA) as the principal legislation governing safety in marine transportation and recreational boating, as well as protection of the marine environment. "The coming into force of CSA 2001 is a significant milestone in Canada's maritime history," said Minister Cannon. The new Act promotes the sustainable growth of the shipping industry without compromising safety. It represents an updated and streamlined version of the original CSA, making it clearer and easier to understand. · establishes a new set of voyage classifications for the safer operation of vessels.
CSA 2001 Goes into Effect
The Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA 2001) came into effect on July 1, 2007, announced the Honorable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. It replaces the Canada Shipping Act (CSA) as the principal legislation governing safety in marine transportation and recreational boating, as well as protection of the marine environment. The new Act promotes growth of the shipping industry without compromising safety. It represents an updated and streamlined version of the original CSA, making it clearer and easier to understand. establishes a new set of voyage classifications for the safer operation of vessels. The CSA 2001 will help the marine community operate in a manner that is safer…
