Decision No. 209-W-2006
March 31, 2006
APPLICATION by WesternGeco Canada, pursuant to the Coasting Trade Act, S.C., 1992, c. 31, for a licence to use the "WESTERN REGENT" and the "WESTERN NEPTUNE", Panamanian seismic research vessels, to conduct a 750 to 1,000 square kilometre 3D seismic survey off the coast of Newfoundland, in an area known as the Jeanne d'Arc Basin, during the period commencing on June 15 and ending on October 15, 2006.
File Nos. W9125/W14/06-1
W9125/W14/06-2
WesternGeco Canada has applied to the Minister of National Revenue for a licence to operate the service set out in the title. The matter was referred to the Canadian Transportation Agency on March 17, 2006.
The Canadian Transportation Agency conducted a search of the relevant portion of the marine industry and has determined pursuant to subsection 8(1) of the Coasting Trade Act that there is no suitable Canadian ship available to provide the service or perform the activities described in the application.
This determination will be provided to the Minister of National Revenue for any necessary action as provided for in the Coasting Trade Act.
This Decision does not constitute an authority to commence operations in respect of the service for which application has been made.
Members
- Baljinder Gill
- Mary-Jane Bennett
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