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Navigation Bridge Visibility Obstruction – SSB No.: 02/2020by AMSEC on 7 January 2026 at 12:00 amThis Bulletin is to clarify the Canadian requirements regarding bridge visibility, in reference to section 89 of the Navigation Safety Regulations and Regulation 22 of Chapter V of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, SOLAS, 1974, as amended.
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Guidance for marine operators to report illness on board – SSB No.: 02/2025by AMSR on 6 January 2026 at 12:00 am
The purpose of this bulletin is to direct marine operators in Canadian waters to the relevant guidance documents for reporting illnesses onboard vessels when entering or exiting Canadian waters.
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Risk assessments and mitigation measures for a navigation bridge visibility blocked by cargo – SSB No.: 20/2025by AMSEC on 29 December 2025 at 12:00 am
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Implementation of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Prohibition on the use and carriage for use as fuel of heavy fuel oil (HFO) by ships in Canadian Arctic waters – SSB No.: 19/2025by AMSK on 18 December 2025 at 12:00 am
This bulletin explains the requirements of the International Maritime Organization’s prohibition on the use and carriage for use of heavy fuel oil by ships in Canadian Arctic waters, and how eligible vessels can apply for a temporary waiver.
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Wearing and using flotation devices on small non-pleasure craft – SSB No.: 18/2025on 15 December 2025 at 12:00 am
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Measuring tonnage measurement depth (TMD) of Canadian vessels less than 24 m in length (L) – SSB No.: 17/2025on 19 November 2025 at 12:00 am
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2025 VHF marine radio channel requirements during the VHF Data Exchange System transition – SSB No.: 16/2025on 3 November 2025 at 12:00 am
This bulletin tells you how to keep access to required VHF marine radio channels in Canada during the international transition to the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES).
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Pilot project on the inspection periodicity for small certificated domestic vessels – SSB No.: 07/2025on 29 October 2025 at 12:00 am
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Mandatory fatigue management training – SSB No.: 15/2025on 24 October 2025 at 12:00 am
This bulletin advises seafarers that they must complete an online fatigue management course when enrolling in any Marine Emergency Duties Training
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Vessels equipped with Shaft or Engine Power Limitation Systems (ShaPoli/EPL) operating in all waters including Compulsory Pilotage Areas (CPA) – SSB No.: 14/2025by AMSE on 9 October 2025 at 12:00 am
This bulletin explains the requirements of the International Maritime Organization’s prohibition on the use and carriage for use of heavy fuel oil by ships in Canadian Arctic waters, and how eligible vessels can apply for a temporary waiver.