Decision No. 197-W-2010

May 17, 2010

May 17, 2010

APPLICATION by GX Technology Canada Ltd., pursuant to the Coasting Trade Act, S.C., 1992, c. 31, for a licence.

File No. W9125/P5/10-29


APPLICATION

GX Technology Canada Ltd. applied, through its representative, for a licence to use an unnamed American inflatable boat, to support a 2D seismic survey in the Beaufort Sea, commencing on June 15 and ending on October 31, 2010.

ISSUE

Is there a suitable Canadian ship available to perform the activity?

FACTS AND DETERMINATION

Canadian Transportation Agency (Agency) staff gave notice of the application to the Canadian marine industry and no Canadian ships were offered. Therefore, the Agency determines that there is no suitable Canadian ship available to perform the activity.

The Agency is providing this determination to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to consider whether to issue the licence. This Decision is not an authority to operate.

Member

  • Jean-Denis Pelletier, P. Eng.

Member(s)

Jean-Denis Pelletier, P.Eng.
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