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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) An officer may refuse to allow a vessel to transit when,
(1) The vessel is not equipped in accordance with §§ 401.5 to 401.19 and subsections (e) to (j) of Schedule I of subpart A of this part when transiting the Canadian waters of the Seaway;
(2) The vessel, its cargo, equipment or machinery are in a condition that will prevent safe or expeditious transit by that vessel; or
(3) The vessel is manned with a crew that is incompetent or inadequate.
(4) The vessel is not in compliance with Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security, flag state and/or classification society regulations.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.401.89 Transit refused - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-33-navigation-and-navigable-waters/cfr-sect-33-401-89/
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