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Transport Canada announces updated COVID-19 measures pertaining to cruise ships and passenger vessels in Canadian waters
To help limit the spread of COVID-19, cruise ships with overnight accommodations allowed to carry more than 100 persons are prohibited from operating in Canadian waters until October 31, 2020.
Advice Provided
The Nunavut Marine Council has provided advice to the Government of Canada regarding a ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil as fuel by ships operating in Arctic waters.
Update Received
The Record of Discussion from the Canadian Marine Advisory Council meeting held in Yellowknife from November 13-14, 2019 in Yellowknife, NT is now available in the “Documents’ tab.
Report Published
The Government of Canada has released its first report on the state of the marine ecosystems in the Canadian Arctic.
Update Received
ArcticNet has added a dedicated COVID-19 page to its website providing useful and current information such as regional advisories regarding field work restrictions, project timelines and budgets, as well as external links of interest.
News Release
The Protection of the Arctic Marine Environment (PAME) Working Group of the Arctic Council has launched a new video for the Arctic Ship Traffic Data initiative.