Decision No. 302-W-2006

May 24, 2006

May 24, 2006

APPLICATION by PF Collins Customs Broker Ltd., on behalf of Rowan Companies, Inc., pursuant to the Coasting Trade Act, S.C., 1992, c. 31, for a licence to use the "ROWAN GORILLA VI", an American jackup drilling rig vessel, to conduct drilling services for the exploration and development of petroleum resources off the east coast of Canada, exclusively in the continental shelf zone, during the period commencing June 15, 2006 and ending on June 14, 2007.

File No. W9125/P5/06-22


PF Collins Customs Broker Ltd. has, on behalf of Rowan Companies, Inc., 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 12, 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

  • George Proud
  • Beaton Tulk
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