Public Record for the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act
From: Transport Canada
Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA)’s administrative monetary penalties, notices of violation and notices of default are fines issued by Transport Canada to corporations and individuals for contraventions to the WAHVA. WAHVA’s public record fulfills obligations set out under section 107 of the Act, which requires the Minister of Transport to maintain and disclose a public record of all notices of violation and notices of default issued under the Act. Below is a list of administrative monetary penalties, notices of violation and notices of default issued by Transport Canada’s Navigation Protection Program. For more information about WAHVA's public record, please consult About the Wreck, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (canada.ca).
| Date | Type of violator | Name of the vessel | Name of the owner of the vessel | Type of notice | Nature of violation | Provice/Territory | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-03 | Non-corporate | W2020-501592 - Spirit of Kelowna - 70ft Red Paddlewheeler | Avery Shoaf | Notice of Violation | An owner has abandoned a vessel. | British Columbia | $26,600.00 |
| 2021-11-24 | Non-corporate | Deuces are Wild | James FRASER | Notice of Violation | Leaving a dilapidated vessel stranded, grounded or moored in the same location for a period of 60 consecutive days. | Nova Scotia | $5,000.00 |