Decision No. 444-W-1996
August 2, 1996
APPLICATIONS by P.F. Collins Customs Broker Ltd. for coasting trade licences pursuant to the Coasting Trade Act, S.C., 1992, c. 31, to use the "U-765, U-764 and U-794" (U.S.A. Flat Top Barges) for the Hibernia Oil Development Project to supply the Gravity Base Structure and Topsides with construction equipment and materials at the deep water construction site within Bull Arm, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, for a period of 9 months commencing November 1, 1996 and ending July 31, 1997.
File Nos. W9125/P5/96-4
W9125/P5/96-5
W9125/P5/96-6
P.F. Collins Customs Broker Ltd. has applied to the Canadian Transportation Agency for licences to operate the service set out in the title. The applications were received on July 11, 1996.
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 activity described in the applications.
This determination will be provided to the Minister of Revenue Canada, Customs, Excise and Taxation 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 applications have been made.
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