Canada Shipping Act, 2001

Marginal note:Contravention of Act or regulations

• 121 (1) Every person who, or vessel that, contravenes any of the following commits an offence:

  • (a) paragraph 106(1)(a) (ensure vessel meets requirements);

  • (b) paragraph 106(1)(b) (develop emergency procedures);

  • (c) paragraph 106(1)(c) (ensure training);

  • (d) paragraph 106(2)(a) (ensure vessel inspected);

  • (e) paragraph 106(2)(b) (ensure terms and conditions met);

  • (f) section 107 (obtain Canadian maritime documents);

  • (g) subsection 109(1) (ensure safety);

  • (h) subsection 109(2) (protect from hazards and notify authorized representative);

  • (i) subsection 110(1) (too many persons);

  • (j) a direction given under subsection 111(1) (direction to cease — master);

  • (j.1) a direction given under subsection 111(2) (direction to take measures — master);

  • (j.2) a direction given under subsection 111(3) (direction to authorize vessel);

  • (k) section 112 (inform of danger);

  • (l) paragraph 113(a) (carry out duties and functions safely);

  • (m) paragraph 113(b) (report safety hazards);

  • (n) paragraph 113(c) (report change in circumstances);

  • (o) paragraph 113(d) (comply with lawful direction given by master);

  • (o.1) a direction given under subsection 114(2) (direction to take measures — crew);

  • (p) section 117 (tampering or vandalism);

  • (q) section 118 (jeopardizing safety);

  • (r) section 119 (constructing, manufacturing or altering a vessel not in accordance with approved plans); and

  • (s) a provision of the regulations made under this Part.

• Marginal note:Punishment

  (2) Every person who, or vessel that, commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than $1,000,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than 18 months, or to both.