Tickets & Fines

Transport Canada has brought in a program of ticketing and fines which applies to all commercial and recreational operators and owners called the Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs). Under the new system owner/operators will face fines of up to $250,000.00, as a result of tickets issued on the spot for infractions under the CSA (Canada Shipping Act) 2001. This includes failing to have or maintain safety equipment, inadequate documentation, improperly trained crew or inadequate watches, oil pollution and marine traffic violations. Go to Transport Canada’s website to find out the complete set of fines listed under AMPs: www.tc.gc.ca/marine/menu.htm