Canadian ballast water regulations. Previous Versions Enabling Act: CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 The Canadian regulatio...

Canadian ballast water regulations. Previous Versions Enabling Act: CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 The Canadian regulations The regulations apply to all vessels operating in Canadian waters, including domestic and foreign vessels, and establish standards for ballast water treatment May 5 th 2008 Ballast Water Inspection Demonstration (Montreal, Quebec) Press Releases Concerning Ballast Water Links to Ballast Water Regulations Links to The objective of the policy is to promote consistency when evaluating a request for an exemption to comply with the installation compliance timeline to install ballast water management systems 17 Any ballast water management system used on a Canadian vessel or a Canadian pleasure craft must be approved by the Minister in accordance with regulation D-3 of the Annex. Please note, the terms used in this Transport Canada shared a bulletin providing general information about the new Ballast Water Regulations which came into force on 3 June 2021. C. Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations made in 2006 under Canada Shipping Act, 2001 Practices in PURPOSE This document lists all of Canada’s designated alternate ballast water exchange areas and the fresh waters referred to in the Ballast Water Regulations. 27] - 2021-06-04 CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Registration 2011-10-27 Ballast Water 11 (1) Despite regulation B-3 of the Annex, a vessel constructed before the day on which these Regulations come into force is not required to conduct ballast water management to meet the ballast New Canadian ballast water management regulations are now in force that give effect to the IMO Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention. 27] Current to March 17, 2026 FMC has concluded one of its two investigations into Canadian ballast water regulations affecting Great Lakes shipping The Federal Maritime Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations P. Applying to all Canadian vessels regardless PREFACE The purpose of this guide is to provide information on the application of the Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations (the Regulations) made pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 17 Any ballast water management system used on a Canadian vessel or a Canadian pleasure craft must be ap-proved by the Minister in accordance with regulation D-3 of the Annex. This consolidation is current to June 9, 2025. (Annexe)ballast waterballast water has the Request alternate formats To request an alternate format of a publication, complete the Government of Canada Publications email form. 2021-503 2021-06-03 Whereas the annexed Process Flowchart - Text version The chart outlines the process for handling exemption requests under Ballast Water Regulations in Canada, starting from the receipt of the exemption request form by 17 - Regulation D-3 of the Annex — Ballast Water Management Systems 19 - Regulation D-4 of the Annex — Prototype Ballast Water Treatment Technologies Section E of the Annex — Inspection and Request alternate formats To request an alternate format of a publication, complete the Government of Canada Publications email form. However, the regulations announced today apply equally to vessels that remain in Canadian waters and those that travel internationally. g. The new law applies to vessels operating in Canadian Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations SOR /2011-237 CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Registration 2011-10-27 Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations P. Table of Contents Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations [Repealed, SOR/2021-120, s. 12 - Ballast Water Performance Standard 13 - Alternative Methods of Ballast Water Management 14 - Regulation B-4 of the Annex — Ballast Water Exchange 15 - Regulation C-1 of the The requirements for vessels calling at Vancouver are further specified: Ships travelling to berths west of Tilbury or Mitchell Islands on the Fraser River Minister’s approval 17 Any ballast water management system used on a Canadian vessel or a Canadian pleasure craft must be approved by the Minister in accordance with regulation D-3 of Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations Règlement sur le contrôle et la gestion de l’eau de ballast [Repealed, SOR/2021-120, s. 2011 301 Moved Permanently 301 Moved Permanently nginx 17 Any ballast water management system used on a Canadian vessel or a Canadian pleasure craft must be ap-proved by the Minister in accordance with regulation D-3 of the Annex. 27] 17 Any ballast water management system used on a Canadian vessel or a Canadian pleasure craft must be ap-proved by the Minister in accordance with regulation D-3 of the Annex. 2021-503 2021-06-03 Whereas the annexed The Regulations still identify ballast water exchange as the most effective method of controlling the potential of invasive species and pathogens from entering waters under Canadian Reporting Canadian Ballast Water Reporting Form 24 The master of a vessel that is bound for a port, offshore terminal or anchorage area in Canada must, in the manner specified by the Minister, submit Exchange requirement 15 (1) In addition to meeting the requirements of the Convention, a vessel that conducts ballast water management to meet the ballast water performance standard must not (e) the ballast water is managed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the vessel’s ballast water management system, subject to any limiting operating conditions or other restrictions Ballast Water Regulations SOR /2021-120 CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 FISHERIES ACT Registration 2021-06-04 Ballast Water Regulations P. Ballast Water Regulations SOR /2021-120 CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 FISHERIES ACT Registration 2021-06-04 Ballast Water Regulations P. ActAct means the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. Request alternate formats To request an alternate format of a publication, complete the Government of Canada Publications email form. 2021-503 2021-06-03 Whereas the annexed Issues: Ballast water, which is important for the safety and stability of vessels, can also introduce aquatic invasive species (e. Information about the treatment and management of ballast water in Canada. Vessel Ballast water is often taken on board by ships to maintain stability, but if not managed correctly, it can introduce invasive species and pollutants into local Transport Canada recently announced an update to their Ballast Water Regulations (SOR/2021-120) which entered into immediate effect. (Annexe) ballast water This guide has been created to provide information on the Designated Areas to Exchange and Canadian freshwater ports referred to in the proposed new Ballast Water Regulations which will be published in Ballast Water Regulations SOR /2021-120 CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 FISHERIES ACT Registration 2021-06-04 Ballast Water Regulations P. INTERTANKO sought clarification from Transport Canada on further requirements for ballast water discharge, specifically in West Coast ports. S. The regulations apply to Canadian vessels To further protect Canadian waters from the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species, the Government is proposing new Ballast Water Regulations. The regulations apply to Canadian vessels This bulletin gives stakeholders general information about the new Ballast Water Regulations (the Regulations). 27] - 2021-06-04 CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Registration 2011-10-27 Ballast Water Alternative methods 13 A vessel may, instead of conducting ballast water management to meet the ballast water exchange standard or the ballast water performance standard, as applicable, (a) Request alternate formats To request an alternate format of a publication, complete the Government of Canada Publications email form. Use the form’s “question or Application 3 (1) Except as otherwise provided, these Regulations apply in respect of the following vessels if they are designed or constructed to carry ballast water: (a) Canadian vessels everywhere; Equivalent document 23 A vessel that is entitled to fly the flag of a state that is not a party to the Convention must not take on board or release ballast water in waters under Canadian jurisdiction Transport Canada recently issued new Ballast Water Regulations (SOR/2021-120) which are now in force. 2021-503 2021-06-03 Whereas the annexed 17 Any ballast water management system used on a Canadian vessel or a Canadian pleasure craft must be ap-proved by the Minister in accordance with regulation D-3 of the Annex. (which is not a Party to the Convention) have a long history of compatible ballast water requirements, which has helped sustain the Great Lakes marine industry. Act Act means the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. Definitions 1 (1) The following definitions apply in these Regulations. 2011 Whereas the annexed Ballast Water Regulations es-tablish standards that are additional or complemen-tary to the standards set out in the International Con-vention for the Control and Management of 12 - Ballast Water Performance Standard 13 - Alternative Methods of Ballast Water Management 14 - Regulation B-4 of the Annex — Ballast Water Exchange 15 - Regulation C-1 of the Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations SOR /2011-237 [Repealed, SOR/2021-120, s. This guide has been created to provide information on the Designated Areas to Exchange and Canadian freshwater ports referred to in the proposed new Ballast Water Regulations which will be published in This document was developed by the Shipping Federation of Canada to help vessels that trade internationally to and from Canada comply with Canada’s Ballast Water Regulations (Regulations) 17 Any ballast water management system used on a Canadian vessel or a Canadian pleasure craft must be approved by the Minister in accordance with regulation D-3 of the Annex. 2021-503 2021-06-03 Whereas the Regulations are current to 2026-02-18 and last amended on 2011-10-27. (Loi) Annex Annex means the Annex to the Convention. 2021-503 2021-06-03 Whereas the annexed This bulletin explains the requirements of section 24 of the Ballast Water Regulations (BWR): which addressees the way in which the master of a vessel that is bound for a port, offshore terminal or This document provides guidance on Canada's new ballast water regulations, which aim to protect Canadian waters from invasive species introduced through ballast 17 Any ballast water management system used on a Canadian vessel or a Canadian pleasure craft must be approved by the Minister in accordance with regulation D-3 of the Annex. Zebra mussels) into receiving waters. continue to work closely bilaterally and at the International Maritime Organization towards compatible, practicable and environmentally protective ballast water Ballast Water Regulations SOR /2021-120 CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 FISHERIES ACT Registration 2021-06-04 Ballast Water Regulations P. 2021-503 2021-06-03 Whereas the annexed Reporting Canadian Ballast Water Reporting Form 24 The master of a vessel that is bound for a port, offshore terminal or anchorage area in Canada must, in the manner specified by the Minister, submit The purpose of this guide is to provide information on the application of the Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations (the Regulations) made pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. Today, the Honourable Marc 6 Keywords Ballast Water Regulations (BWR) Ballast Water Reporting Form (BWRF) Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) Annex I: Further information for the completion of the BWRF 1. waters within the Great Lakes Basin, and it cannot The program, which is a central component of the Government of Canada’s efforts to advance the implementation and enforcement of the 2021 Ballast Water Regulations, will play an . PREFACE The purpose of this guide is to provide information on the application of the Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations (the Regulations) made pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 12 - Ballast Water Performance Standard 13 - Alternative Methods of Ballast Water Management 14 - Regulation B-4 of the Annex — Ballast Water Exchange 15 - Regulation C-1 of the Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations SOR /2011-237 CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 Registration 2011-10-27 Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations P. Use the form’s “question or 2030: Ships built pre-2009 must treat ballast water Regulations exempt US Great Lakes ships transiting through Canada on voyages between US ports Great Lakes and domestic ships that Implements requirements of IMO Convention – but doesn’t include treatment dates. In addition, Federal laws of Canada 1(1) The following definitions apply in these Regulations. The Regulations apply to Canadian vessels everywhere and to foreign vessels that 12 - Ballast Water Performance Standard 13 - Alternative Methods of Ballast Water Management 14 - Regulation B-4 of the Annex — Ballast Water Exchange 15 - Regulation C-1 of the Application 6 (1) This section applies in respect of (a) vessels that are less than 50 m in overall length and vessels that are not self-propelled and that are of less than 3,000 gross tonnage, if they are Canadian Ballast Water Regulations SOR/2021-120 - Marine resource from . It outlines requirements for ballast water 1(1) The following definitions apply in these Regulations. Use the form’s “question or comment” field to specify the requested Canada and the U. Transport Canada shared a bulletin providing general information about the new Ballast Water Regulations which came into force on 3 June 2021. (Annexe)ballast The regulations do not discriminate as they apply the same standard to Canadian and American ships conducting business in Canadian waters of the Ballast water management has become an increasingly important aspect of maritime operations, particularly in the context of environmental Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations SOR /2011-237 [Repealed, SOR/2021-120, s. Use the form’s “question or comment” field to specify the requested Ballast Water Regulations SOR /2021-120 CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 FISHERIES ACT Registration 2021-06-04 Ballast Water Regulations P. 2006-495 2006-06-08 Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport, Areas for exchange 14 (1) A vessel that enters waters under Canadian jurisdiction from waters other than the United States’ waters of the Great Lakes Basin and that conducts ballast water Canadian Ballast Water Reporting Form 24 The master of a vessel that is bound for a port, offshore terminal or anchorage area in Canada must, in the manner specified by the Minister, submit Canada and the U. The Ballast Water Treatment Solutions market is poised for significant long-term growth, driven by stringent environmental regulations and increasing awareness regarding invasive According to Canada’s Ballast Water Regulations, if your vessel enters waters under Canadian jurisdiction from somewhere other than the U. In 2010, Canada Ballast Water Regulations SOR /2021-120 CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 FISHERIES ACT Registration 2021-06-04 Ballast Water Regulations P. 2021-503 2021-06-03 Whereas the annexed This document provides guidance on Canada's Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations. Revised ballast water regulations will give effect to Canada's obligations under the Convention and further protect Canadian waters from the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive The new Ballast Water Regulations aim to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species within Canada, as well as their transfer from Canada to other countries, and to help protect global This document provides guidance on Canada's new ballast water regulations, which aim to protect Canadian waters from invasive species introduced through ballast 17 Any ballast water management system used on a Canadian vessel or a Canadian pleasure craft must be approved by the Minister in accordance with regulation D-3 of the Annex. Maintenance 8 A vessel must ensure that its ballast water management plan remains up to date and reflects the means by which the vessel complies with the requirements of these Regulations. (Loi)AnnexAnnex means the Annex to the Convention. Describes the Canadian Ballast Water Program. 27] [Abrogé, DORS/2021-120, art. Any amendments that were not in force as of June 9, 2025 Related Resources Consolidated Acts and Regulations Search Help Contact Us Department of Justice Canada Family Law Criminal Justice Funding Canada's System of Justice These Regulations apply in respect of the following vessels if they are designed or constructed to carry ballast water: Canadian vessels everywhere; and vessels that are not Canadian vessels and are in 12 - Ballast Water Performance Standard 13 - Alternative Methods of Ballast Water Management 14 - Regulation B-4 of the Annex — Ballast Water Exchange 15 - Regulation C-1 of the While TMX began operations in May 2024, Canadian ballast water regulations, dating back to 2021, created some uncertainty about specific Ballast Water Regulations released by Transport Canada (TC) in June continue to make waves. 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