Decision No. 459-W-2006
August 25, 2006
APPLICATION by PF Collins Customs Broker Ltd., on behalf of Irving Oil Limited, pursuant to the Coasting Trade Act, S.C., 1992, c. 31, for a licence to use the "GREAT EASTERN", a Marshall Islands tanker, to carry approximately 135,000 barrels of kerosene for one voyage from Saint John to Belledune, New Brunswick, during the period commencing on or about August 28 and ending on or about September 3, 2006.
File No. W9125/P5/06-35
PF Collins Customs Broker Ltd. has, on behalf of Irving Oil Limited, 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 August 22, 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
- Guy Delisle
- Mary-Jane Bennett
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