Views & Positions
Asian Gypsy Moth
Adopted – January 2015 Background The Asian Gypsy Moth is considered an invasive species with specific regulatory requirements for ships entering Canada from counties known for the spread of the Asian Gypsy Moth. Issue Canada through the Canada Food inspection Agency has designated two inspection stations, one for each coast. Because of this, […]
Read MorePlaces of Refuge
Adopted – January 2014 Background “Places of refuge” – addressing the problem of providing places of refuge to vessels in distress Support Support the ancient doctrine of Ports of Refuge and support the clarification of international law of said doctrine.
Read MoreCriminalization of Seafarers
Adopted – January 2013 Background Criminalization of Seafarers is a very sensitive issue especially in light of recent cases such as M/T Hebei Spirit, M/V Tosa, etc., that has highlighted the vulnerability of the seafarers to unfair trials in foreign lands resulting in detention/imprisonment without even being proven guilty. The trend unfortunately sees seafarers […]
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