Decision No. 284-W-2008

May 22, 2008

May 22, 2008

APPLICATION by Global Marine Inc., pursuant to the Coasting Trade Act, S.C., 1992, c. 31, for a licence to use the "GSF GRAND BANKS" to undertake drilling services for petroleum exploration and development.

File No. W9125/P5/08-29


APPLICATION

Global Marine Inc. has, through its Canadian representative, applied for a licence to use the "GSF GRAND BANKS", a Vanuatuan mobile offshore drilling unit, to undertake drilling services for petroleum exploration and development in the continental shelf zone off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, during the period commencing on July 1, 2008 and ending on June 30, 2009.

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 to consider whether to issue the licence. This Decision is not an authority to operate.

Members

  • Raymon J. Kaduck
  • J. Mark MacKeigan
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