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    Your insights are invaluable as we navigate this legislative review process. see more

    The Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) Legislative Review team is pleased to inform you that the CNWA Discussion Paper has been published on Canada.ca and is available to the public. This discussion paper is intended to seek feedback and guide discussions with stakeholders to find out how the Act can be refined, and where we can build upon successes.  

    Your insights are invaluable to us as we navigate this legislative review process. We encourage you to take the time to read the discussion paper and provide any feedback you may have on the Act. Your input will help us ensure that the legislation reflects the diverse needs and perspectives of all stakeholders involved. 

    The discussion paper can be accessed directly here: Canadian Navigable Waters Act legislative review.

    We welcome any comments, suggestions, or concerns you may have regarding the Canadian Navigable Waters Act. Should you wish to meet with us virtually to share your views, please reach out to us at TC.CNWAreview-ExamenLENC.TC@tc.gc.ca to schedule a meeting. 

    We greatly appreciate your participation and look forward to receiving your input.  

     

    Thank you,

    CNWA Legislative Review Team

    Navigation Protection Program

    Transport Canada | Government of Canada

     March 13, 2024
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    Transport Canada’s Green Shipping Corridor Program see more

    Under Pillar 4 of the Strategy – Greening Marine Transportation – Ontario aims to build an environmentally sustainable marine sector and an overall greener provincial transportation network by supporting low-carbon initiatives, including alternative fuels research. As part of the actions under this pillar, Ontario is committed to working with the federal government to support Transport Canada’s Canadian Green Shipping Corridor Framework goal of a net-zero path by 2050 for Canada’s marine sector.

    As you may be aware, on December 1st, Transport Canada announced the creation of the Green Shipping Corridor Program and launched a call for proposals under the program. There are a few upcoming deadlines that we would like to bring to your attention:

       For the Clean Vessel Demonstration Stream – Grants, applications must be received by Transport Canada before 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) on January 22, 2024 (*Please note that this deadline has been extended from January 8, 2024, according to email communications from Transport Canada).

     

    More details about the program and various streams can be found in the links above, including Transport Canada’s program contact information for any questions. We would like to highlight this opportunity, as it might be of interest to your organization. You are encouraged to review program information carefully and to stay connected with Transport Canada for any updates or communications regarding the program.

    Thank you,

    Ontario Marine Partnership and Development Office

     December 22, 2023
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    Designing the ship of the future see more

    As people continue to gather in expanding cities, noise pollution has been described as the next public health crisis. In the ocean, this situation is aggravated as sound travels further in water than it does in air. With the sound from a ship’s propeller hitting up to 170 decibels, the equivalent of a rocket engine at lift-off, and travelling up to 160 km before fully dissipating, the survival of marine life is threatened. Imagine what it’s like to be a marine animal with container ships, ferries and other commercial vessels passing overhead. When affected by noise, whales and many other marine animals struggle to communicate, eat, and reproduce.

    In response, a project developed by Clear Seas and funded by Transport Canada’s Quiet Vessel Initiative and Mitacs’ Accelerate Program brings together a research team of engineers and marine biologists at the University of British Columbia to solve this serious problem by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. To help them with their work, the research team have invited experts from across North America to join a collaborative design workshop in Vancouver, BC on June 1-2 to develop innovative ways to tackle this issue of underwater noise from ships.

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    Amendment to response deadline closing time see more

     Transport Canada's Clean Marine R&D Group has posted a request for proposals (RFP) on Buyandsell.gc.ca.

    The objective of the RFP is to solicit marine demonstration projects that will:

    •  Advance and demonstrate the technological and/or commercial readiness of ZEPS (zero emission propulsion system) for Canada's domestic vessels;
    •  Characterize ZEPS (zero emission propulsion system) performance and benefits (e.g. fuel consumption reduction, operational and maintenance costs, potential for commercial sustainability);
    •  Identify technical, regulatory or codes & standards barriers to the adoption of ZEPS (zero emission propulsion system) for Canada's domestic fleet, including associated fuel infrastructure, and recommend potential mitigations/solutions; and
    •  Advance publicly-available science, research and knowledge about ZEPS (zero emission propulsion system) in Canada

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     January 06, 2022
  • CMISA posted an article
    Launch consultations on a voluntary guidance in-water cleaning of vessels see more

    One of the main ways that harmful aquatic invasive species arrive, or spread, in Canadian waters is from vessel hull biofouling. In-water cleaning of vessel hulls can be an effective and important means to manage biofouling, provided it is conducted properly. At the last CMAC Environmental Standing Committee meeting, Transport Canada indicated it would soon launch consultations on a voluntary guidance regarding in-water cleaning of vessels of over 24 metres in length. This guidance is part of Transport Canada’s ongoing work to protect the Canadian marine environment from maritime activities.

    This draft guidance is now available for review, and you are invited to share your views here: Let’s Talk Transportation. Public consultations will remain open until August 2nd, 2021. 

    Questions about the draft voluntary guidance can also be directed to biofouling-encrassementbiologique@tc.gc.ca.

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    Safety of life at sea see more

    Ship Safety Bulletins are issued by Transport Canada's Marine Safety Directorate and are aimed at owners, authorized representatives and operators of commercial vessels, including other interested marine industry stakeholders. The bulletins are a source of accurate and up-to-date ship safety information, paramount to the safety of life at sea and one of the important mechanisms for conveying timely information pertaining to safeguards against identified risks and/or direction to industry. 

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