Decision No. 291-W-2006
May 18, 2006
APPLICATION by Rod Dunbar, pursuant to the Coasting Trade Act, S.C., 1992, c. 31, for a licence to use the "PACIFIC STAR", an American supply vessel, to support ROV operations for the accident investigation of the MV QUEEN OF THE NORTH, offshore British Columbia, during the period commencing on or about May 13 and ending on or about May 23, 2006.
File No. W9125/D13/06-1
Rod Dunbar 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 May 10, 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
- Mary-Jane Bennett
- Guy Delisle
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