Safety Resources from Transport Canada 
and other Federal Departments

About Transport Canada:

"Transport Canada's mission is to develop and administer policies, regulations and services for the best transportation system for Canada and Canadians - one that is safe and secure, efficient, affordable, integrated and environmentally friendly." (From the "about us" link at Transport Canada web-site.)

Transport Canada develops and administers policies, regulations and programs to create a safe, efficient and environmentally friendly transportation system. The objectives include contributing to Canada's economic growth and social development in an environmentally responsible manner, and helping to ensure that Canadians have the best transportation system possible.

The links below provide information on Transport Canada's publications, regulations, safety notices and other marine services. If you cannot find what you need, contact the BCSA Safety Coordinator at 604-261-9700, or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

MOSH 
Transport Canada's Marine Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH) program

Marine Safety
Transport Canada's Marine Safety Home Page

CMAC
Canadian Marine Advisory Council 

Publications
on cold water survival, small vessel safety, certifications and training and safety procedures

Regulations 
affecting marine safety, standards, monitoring and inspections

Ship Safety Bulletins
There are three ways to find safety notices on this site. The first, ship safety notices, is a search engine that requires you to already know the key words needed to find the notice. The second, lists recent and archived bulletins and the third alphabetical keyword listing requires you to search a list to find the notice.  There is also a link to important notices at the bottom of the page.

Notices to Mariners (NOTMAR)
Hazards to Navigation notices from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Navigational Services, Marine Conditions, West Coast Weather 
from "Marine Services On-line" which provides access to information, products and services via a single location.  This site is sponsored by Transport Canada, Environment Canada, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, but other partners are welcome.  It includes links to the Canadian Hydrographic Services and the Meteorological Services of Canada.

Other Services
from MSO including information about programs and services that will be of interest to the Commercial Operator including certification & licensing, vessel registration and R&D, including the MOSH program

Marine Safety Review Newsletter 
This Transport Canada publication helps keep the marine community informed about changes in marine legislation, relevant research, ongoing and proposed projects, and events that affect the mariners.

Transport Canada Home Page http://www.tc.gc.ca/en/menu.htm