Decision No. 337-W-2005

May 31, 2005

May 31, 2005

APPLICATION by King Bros. Limited, on behalf of Global Marine Systems, pursuant to the Coasting Trade Act, S.C., 1992, c. 31, for a licence to use the "WAVE VENTURE", a British cable ship, to repair and maintain a submarine fibre optic cable, on an as required basis, in the western Canadian waters of Juan de Fuca Strait, Haro Strait, Boundary Pass and the Strait of Georgia, during the period commencing on June 15, 2005 and ending on June 14, 2006.

File No. W9125/K12/05-1

King Bros. Limited, on behalf of Global Marine Systems, 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 25, 2005.

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.

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