Regulations Amending the Atlantic Pilotage Tariff Regulations, 1996: SOR/2019-67
Canada Gazette, Part II, Volume 153, Number 6
Registration
SOR/2019-67 March 4, 2019
PILOTAGE ACT
P.C. 2019-138 February 28, 2019
RESOLUTION
Whereas the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, pursuant to subsection 34(1) footnote a of the Pilotage Act footnote b, published a copy of the proposed Regulations Amending the Atlantic Pilotage Tariff Regulations, 1996, substantially in the annexed form, in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on November 10, 2018;
Therefore, the Atlantic Pilotage Authority, pursuant to subsection 33(1) of the Pilotage Act footnote b, makes the annexed Regulations Amending the Atlantic Pilotage Tariff Regulations, 1996.
Halifax, January 3, 2019
Captain Sean Griffiths
Chief Executive Officer
Atlantic Pilotage Authority
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Transport, pursuant to subsection 33(1) of the Pilotage Act footnote b, approves the annexed Regulations Amending the Atlantic Pilotage Tariff Regulations, 1996, made by the Atlantic Pilotage Authority.
Regulations Amending the Atlantic Pilotage Tariff Regulations, 1996
Amendments
1 (1) Subsection 14(5) of the Atlantic Pilotage Tariff Regulations, 1996 footnote 1 is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (b), by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (c) and by adding the following after paragraph (c):
(d) Miramichi, New Brunswick, at any time during the year.
(2) Subsection 14(6) of the Regulations is amended by striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (b), by adding “and” at the end of paragraph (c) and by adding the following after paragraph (c):
(d) Miramichi, New Brunswick, at any time during the year.
2 The portion of item 1 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 2 |
|---|---|
1 |
1,800.00 |
3 The portion of items 3 to 5 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations in columns 2 to 4 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 2 |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
3 |
2,568.00 |
13.17 |
1,251.00 |
4 |
2,353.00 |
7.45 |
759.00 |
5 |
2,596.00 |
11.09 |
1,298.00 |
4 (1) The portion of item 6 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations in columns 2 to 4 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 2 |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
6 |
3,201.00 |
5.64 |
2,415.00 |
(2) The portion of item 6 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations in columns 2 to 4 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 2 |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
6 |
3,265.00 |
5.75 |
2,463.00 |
5 (1) The portion of item 7 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations in column 6 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 6 |
|---|---|
7 |
80 |
(2) The portion of item 7 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations in columns 2 to 4 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 2 |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
7 |
2,353.00 |
7.45 |
759.00 |
6 The portion of item 9 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations in columns 2 to 4 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 2 |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
9 |
2,535.00 |
7.37 |
1,235.00 |
7 The portion of item 11 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations in columns 2 to 4 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 2 |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
11 |
1,709.00 |
4.60 |
1,247.00 |
8 The portion of item 12 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations in columns 2 to 4 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 2 |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
12 |
1,665.00 |
2.92 |
749.00 |
9 (1) The portion of item 13 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations in columns 3 and 4 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
|---|---|---|
13 |
5.43 |
460.00 |
(2) The portion of item 13 of Schedule 2 to the Regulations in columns 3 and 4 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
|---|---|---|
13 |
5.59 |
474.00 |
10 Schedule 3 to the Regulations is replaced by the Schedule 3 set out in the schedule to these Regulations.
11 The portion of items 3 to 7 of Schedule 3 to the Regulations in columns 4 and 5 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
|---|---|---|
3 |
13.17 |
1,251.00 |
4 |
7.45 |
759.00 |
5 |
11.09 |
1,298.00 |
6 |
5.75 |
2,463.00 |
7 |
7.45 |
759.00 |
12 The portion of item 9 of Schedule 3 to the Regulations in columns 4 and 5 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
|---|---|---|
9 |
7.37 |
1,235.00 |
13 The portion of items 12 and 13 of Schedule 3 to the Regulations in columns 4 and 5 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
|---|---|---|
12 |
2.92 |
749.00 |
13 |
5.59 |
474.00 |
14 The portion of item 15 of Schedule 3 to the Regulations in columns 2 and 3 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 2 |
Column 3 |
|---|---|---|
15 |
750.00 |
1,607.00 |
15 The portion of items 3 to 5 of Schedule 4 to the Regulations in columns 3 to 7 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
Column 6 |
Column 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
2,311.00 |
10.54 |
1,004.00 |
11.86 |
1,129.00 |
4 |
2,118.00 |
5.96 |
607.00 |
6.71 |
683.00 |
5 |
2,336.00 |
8.88 |
1,037.00 |
9.99 |
1,168.00 |
16 (1) The portion of paragraph 6(a) of Schedule 4 to the Regulations in columns 3 to 5 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
6(a) |
1,600.00 |
2.82 |
1,208.00 |
(2) The portion of paragraph 6(a) of Schedule 4 to the Regulations in columns 3 to 5 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
6(a) |
1,632.00 |
2.88 |
1,232.00 |
(3) The portion of paragraph 6(b) of Schedule 4 to the Regulations in columns 3 to 7 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
Column 6 |
Column 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6(b) |
2,880.00 |
4.51 |
1,932.00 |
5.07 |
2,174.00 |
(4) The portion of paragraph 6(b) of Schedule 4 to the Regulations in columns 3 to 7 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
Column 6 |
Column 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6(b) |
2,938.00 |
4.60 |
1,971.00 |
5.17 |
2,217.00 |
17 (1) The portion of item 7 of Schedule 4 to the Regulations in columns 3 to 7 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
Column 6 |
Column 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 |
2,118.00 |
5.96 |
607.00 |
6.71 |
683.00 |
(2) The portion of item 7 of Schedule 4 to the Regulations in column 9 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 9 |
|---|---|
7 |
80 |
18 The portion of item 9 of Schedule 4 to the Regulations in columns 3 to 7 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
Column 6 |
Column 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 |
2,281.00 |
5.87 |
988.00 |
6.62 |
1,113.00 |
19 The portion of item 11 of Schedule 4 to the Regulations in columns 3 to 7 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
Column 6 |
Column 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 |
1,538.00 |
3.69 |
998.00 |
4.14 |
1,123.00 |
20 The portion of item 12 of Schedule 4 to the Regulations in columns 3 to 7 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
Column 6 |
Column 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 |
1,499.00 |
2.34 |
599.00 |
2.63 |
674.00 |
21 (1) The portion of item 13 of Schedule 4 to the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 2 |
|---|---|
13 |
496.00 |
(2) The portion of item 13 of Schedule 4 to the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 2 |
|---|---|
13 |
511.00 |
22 The portion of items 1 to 3 of Schedule 5 to the Regulations in columns 3 to 5 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 3 |
Column 4 |
Column 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
1,818.00 |
4.72 |
1,018.00 |
2 |
1,635.00 |
4.26 |
916.00 |
3 |
1,635.00 |
3.77 |
814.00 |
23 The portion of item 4 of Schedule 5 to the Regulations in column 2 is replaced by the following:
Item |
Column 2 |
|---|---|
4 |
1,370.00 |
Coming into Force
24 (1) Subject to subsection (2), these Regulations come into force on February 1, 2019, but if they are registered after that day, they come into force on the day on which they are registered.
(2) Section 3, subsections 4(2) and 5(2), sections 6 and 8, subsection 9(2), sections 11 to 15, subsections 16(2), 16(4) and 17(1), sections 18 and 20, subsection 21(2) and sections 22 and 23 come into force on January 1, 2020.
SCHEDULE
(Section 10)
SCHEDULE 3
(Section 6)
| Item | Column 1 Compulsory Pilotage Area |
Column 2 Flat Charge, No Pilot Boat Used ($) |
Column 3 Flat Charge, Pilot Boat Used ($) |
Column 4 Unit Charge ($/pilotage unit) |
Column 5 Basic Charge ($) |
Column 6 Budgeted Fuel Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miramichi (N.B.) | n/a | n/a | 6.06 | 543.00 | n/a |
| 2 | Restigouche (N.B.) (Zone A, Dalhousie and Zone B, Campbellton), N.B. |
n/a | n/a | 8.98 | 2,100.00 | n/a |
| 3 | Bay of Exploits (Botwood and Lewisporte), N.L. |
n/a | n/a | 12.79 | 1,215.00 | n/a |
| 4 | Holyrood, N.L. | n/a | n/a | 7.27 | 740.00 | n/a |
| 5 | Humber Arm, N.L. | n/a | n/a | 10.77 | 1,260.00 | n/a |
| 6 | Placentia Bay, N.L. | n/a | n/a | 5.64 | 2,415.00 | 600 |
| 7 | St. John’s, N.L. | n/a | n/a | 7.27 | 740.00 | 80 |
| 8 | Stephenville, N.L. | n/a | n/a | 11.71 | 1,112.00 | n/a |
| 9 | Cape Breton (Zone A, Sydney), N.S. |
n/a | n/a | 7.19 | 1,205.00 | 108 |
| 10 | Cape Breton (Zone B, Bras d’Or Lake) |
n/a | n/a | 10.95 | 1,761.00 | 108 |
| 11 | Cape Breton (Zone C, Strait of Canso), N.S. |
n/a | 1,985.00 | n/a | n/a | 290 |
| 12 | Halifax, N.S. | n/a | n/a | 2.85 | 731.00 | 130 |
| 13 | Pugwash, N.S. | n/a | n/a | 5.43 | 460.00 | n/a |
| 14 | Charlottetown, P.E.I. | n/a | n/a | 3.56 | 362.00 | n/a |
| 15 | Confederation Bridge, P.E.I. | 735.00 | 1,575.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS STATEMENT
(This statement is not part of the Regulations.)
Issues
The Atlantic Pilotage Authority (the Authority) is expected to ensure each of its 17 ports is financially self-sufficient. Given current and projected traffic volumes and vessel configurations, previously approved tariff rate increases for 4 ports in 2019 are expected to be unreasonably high. Alternatively, current tariff rates for 10 additional ports are expected to be too low by 2020. In addition, tariff adjustments are required to address other capital or operational needs and improve efficiency.
Background
The Authority is responsible for administering a safe and efficient pilotage service within the Canadian waters in and around the Atlantic Provinces. It prescribes tariffs for pilotage services that are fair and reasonable and that are consistent with generating revenues sufficient to permit the Authority to operate on a self-sustaining financial basis. The Authority is responsible for 17 compulsory pilotage areas, and the tariff revisions contained herein are intended to maintain port-by-port self-sufficiency (i.e. no cross-subsidization) as per a 1995 decision by the Canadian Transportation Agency.
Objectives
The objective of the amendments is to enable the Authority to meet its mandate to operate a safe and efficient pilotage service within the Atlantic region, while achieving financial self-sufficiency of individual ports (i.e. avoiding cross-subsidization).
Description
The changes are as follows:
- Elimination or reduction of previously approved charge increases in four ports coming into force on the day on which the relevant provisions of the amendments are registered: Strait of Canso, Pugwash, Placentia Bay, and Miramichi.
- Introduction of additional charges in two ports coming into force on the day on which the relevant provisions of the amendments are registered: pilot boat charges for Miramichi, and budgeted fuel consumption for St. John’s.
- Establishment of a “trip through” rate in 2019 for the compulsory areas of Bay of Exploits, Holyrood, Humber Arm, Placentia Bay, St. John’s, Stephenville, Sydney, Halifax, Pugwash, and Charlottetown that comes into force on the day on which section 10 of the amendments is registered.
- Increase of port-by-port tariffs for one-way trips, trips through, and movages in ten ports, effective January 1, 2020, as per the table below:
Port |
Tariff Increase |
|---|---|
(i) Bay of Exploits, N.L. |
3.00% |
(ii) Humber Arm, N.L. |
3.00% |
(iii) Pugwash, N.S. |
3.00% |
(iv) St. John’s, N.L. |
2.50% |
(v) Holyrood, N.L. |
2.50% |
(vi) Halifax, N.S. |
2.50% |
(vii) Sydney, N.S. |
2.50% |
(viii) Saint John, N.B. |
2.50% |
(ix) Confederation Bridge, P.E.I. |
2.00% |
(x) Placentia Bay, N.L. |
2.00% |
“One-for-One” Rule
The “One-for-One” Rule does not apply to these amendments, as there is no change in administrative costs or burden to business.
Small business lens
The small business lens does not apply to the amendments given that the annual cost impact is expected to be well under $1 million. Regardless, the costs to small businesses are not disproportionately high, as the vast majority of the Authority’s users are not classified as small businesses.
Consultation
Consultations in various forms took place with the affected parties throughout 2018. Formal consultation sessions were held in Halifax, N.S. (May 7 and August 16, 2018), Port Hawkesbury, N.S. (May 16 and August 20, 2018), Saint John, N.B. (May 8 and August 17, 2018), and St. John’s, N.L. (May 15 and August 22, 2018). Participation varied in each port depending upon the makeup of local industry, but generally included shipowners and operators, agents, facility management, port authorities, and other stakeholders. Separate consultation sessions with the Shipping Federation of Canada, which represents foreign vessels and accounts for 77–79% of the Authority’s activity and revenue, were held in Halifax, N.S. (May 29, 2018) and Montreal, Que. (August 27, 2018). In addition to these formal consultation sessions, the Authority engaged stakeholders through other formats, including written, in-person, and telephone communications with individuals and groups.
Alternatives to tariff increases were presented, where applicable, and feedback from participants was encouraged. For various ports and districts, the alternative to increased tariff rates would be a reduction in pilot numbers or availability. Stakeholders have consistently indicated that their primary concerns are about service levels, and have requested that the number of pilots be increased in some areas, and maintained in others, so that pilot availability is not compromised. The amendments will address these concerns. Stakeholders have expressed their support for the amendments.
As required under subsection 34(1) of the Pilotage Act, these amendments were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on November 10, 2018, followed by a 30-day comment period to provide interested persons with the opportunity to make comments or to file a notice of objection with the Canadian Transportation Agency. No comments were received and no notices of objection were filed.
Rationale
1. Reductions to approved tariff increases in four ports in 2019
Scheduled rate increases were approved in 2018 and were to take effect on January 1, 2019. These increases were forecasted using 2016 data and 2017 forecasts. Given actual levels of traffic in 2017 and so far in 2018, the Authority believes that the approved increases can be lowered to provide industry with tariffs that are fair and reasonable, while still maintaining port-by-port financial self-sustainability.
- Strait of Canso: Due to an increase in larger vessels calling in the Strait of Canso, the Authority will reduce the tariffs by 2.5% in Canso. The additional revenues gained by the arrival of these larger vessels will provide sufficient revenues for Canso without the higher tariffs. This change will save users $70,000 in 2019.
- Pugwash: The projected activity in the area allows the port to be financially self-sufficient without the scheduled 2019 charge increase. Consequently, the scheduled tariffs will be decreased by 5.0%. This change will save the users in the area $3,500 in 2019.
- Placentia Bay: Due to an increase in tanker traffic brought on by greater activity at the Come-by-Chance oil refinery, and the Whiffen Head transshipment terminal receiving oil from the Hebron field, the Authority will reduce the tariffs by 5.0% in Placentia Bay. The additional revenues gained by the increased activity will provide sufficient revenues for Placentia Bay at a lower tariff rate. This change will save users $330,000 in 2019.
- Miramichi: With the additional pilot boat charges (described in item 2 below), the current minimum charge in the area can be lowered to offset much of this new charge. The current minimum charge will be reduced by $200 and will save the users an estimated $4,000 in 2019.
2. Additional charges in two ports in 2019
- Pilot boat charges for Miramichi: These charges are meant to make it more appealing for licensed pilots and pilot boat contractors to operate in this area. They also make the tariff calculation consistent with that of other smaller ports that use entrepreneurial pilots. Currently, pilots in this area are absorbing the cost of hiring a pilot boat and operator. Moving forward, however, this practice is not considered sustainable when trying to attract new pilots to operate in this area. The cost to industry from the introduction of the pilot boat charges is estimated to be $5,500 annually, but will be mostly offset by the minimum charge reduction in the area.
- Budgeted fuel consumption for St. John’s: The Authority has entered into a new pilot boat service contract for the port, but fuel costs are now being absorbed by the Authority. This charge will allow for a direct recovery of these costs and will be based on the prices actually paid. The cost to industry from the introduction of a fuel charge is estimated to be $30,000 annually.
3. “Trip through” rate across several ports in 2019
- Establish a “trip through” rate for the Bay of Exploits, Holyrood, Humber Arm, Placentia Bay, St. John’s, Stephenville, Sydney, Halifax, Pugwash, and Charlottetown: On occasion, a vessel will enter a compulsory pilotage area without being able to dock or anchor and must then leave the area. Currently, in most cases, these customers are charged for two trips, an arrival and a departure. This does not accurately reflect the costs to provide this transit. Establishing a “trip through” charge for these areas will lower the cost to users when these rare occurrences take place. The amount saved will be area-dependent, but the user will save the approximate cost of a one-way trip for each of these continuous movements though a pilotage area.
4. Tariff increases in 10 ports, effective January 1, 2020
Some of the same ports that are receiving a tariff decrease in 2019 are scheduled to receive a tariff increase in 2020. This is because without the decrease in 2019, the tariffs in these ports would be considered unreasonably high in comparison to recent increases in traffic. While the tariff decreases adjust for this additional traffic, future years (2020 onward) still require tariff increases to capture inflation and other strategic investments.
- Bay of Exploits, N.L.: Activity in the Bay of Exploits has fallen by over 40% since 2014. The area had under 100 assignments per year, and in 2017, generated $238,000 in revenue. The amendments will increase the tariff by 3% in 2020 and deliver a break-even result by the end of 2020. This will result in costs to industry of $8,000 beginning in 2020, and a corresponding increase in Authority revenue.
- Humber Arm, N.L.: Humber Arm has between 180 and 200 assignments per year and generated $588,000 in revenues in 2017. The area has been impacted by an increase in pilot boat costs as the regular vessel that served the port for many years had to be replaced with a newer vessel in 2017. For 2020, the tariff will be increased by 3% to achieve a break-even result. This will result in costs to industry of $10,000 beginning in 2020, and a corresponding increase in Authority revenue.
- Pugwash, N.S.: The Port of Pugwash has 80 to 100 assignments per year, and in 2017, generated revenues of $71,000. As previously noted, there will be a reduction in the approved tariff increase for 2019 based on recent increases in traffic. In 2020, the regular tariff will be increased by 3% to support entrepreneurial pilots by increasing their remuneration. This will result in costs to industry of $2,000 beginning in 2020, and a corresponding increase in Authority revenue.
- St. John’s, N.L.: Activity in the port has ranged from 550 to 700 assignments per year, and in 2017, generated revenues of $1,582,000. The traffic levels have large fluctuations, as traffic may spike for short periods and then subside. Business can come to the port on short-term contracts, while regular callers tend to apply for pilotage certificates. Due to the increase in certificated masters, pilotage assignments have declined in 2018 and are expected to remain low for the area for the foreseeable future. A new pilot boat contract is expected to be in place for 2019, which would include the provision of a new pilot boat for the port. Accordingly, the Authority is implementing a tariff increase of 2.5% in 2020. This increase will result in costs to industry of $35,000 beginning in 2020, and a corresponding increase in Authority revenue.
- Holyrood, N.L.: The port in the Eastern Newfoundland district with the least activity is Holyrood. In recent years, the activity in the port has ranged from a high of 39 assignments to a low of 23 assignments and produced $104,000 in revenue in 2017. The port has the same tariff rates as St. John’s, as they closely share the same resources. As for St. John’s, the Authority is implementing a tariff increase of 2.5% in 2020. This increase will result in costs to industry of $2,300 beginning in 2020, and a corresponding increase in Authority revenue.
- Halifax, N.S.: This major port has had an increase in container vessel, vehicle carrier, and cruise traffic in recent years. Assignments in the area have numbered between 2 600 and 3 000 annually and generated $6,905,000 in revenue in 2017. The Authority added two additional pilot boats to its company-wide fleet in 2017, with these latest acquisitions stationed in Halifax. These vessels are six to seven years old and will be able to service the port for years to come. The Authority has invested significantly in these newer vessels and carries debt for their acquisition. The Authority is also adding pilots to the port in anticipation of planned retirements and increased shipping activity. Due to the increase in costs associated with the additional pilot recruitment, the Authority is implementing a 2.5% tariff increase in 2020. This increase will result in costs to industry of $170,000 beginning in 2020, and a corresponding increase in Authority revenue.
- Sydney, N.S.: For Sydney, the area has had between 314 and 434 annual assignments, with the fluctuation due primarily to cruise traffic. In 2017, the port generated $1,470,000 in revenues for the Authority. As with other ports on the east coast, Sydney has had a large increase in cruise activity, with the expectation of continued growth. Two identical Breau boats have been deployed to the area to provide better service, redundancy, and reliability. However, stationing multiple vessels in the area is costlier to operate. The Authority is implementing a tariff increase of 2.5% in 2020. This increase will result in costs to industry of $36,000 beginning in 2020, and a corresponding increase in Authority revenue.
- Saint John, N.B.: The port of Saint John is considered one of four major ports for the Authority. The area has between 1 600 and 1 800 pilotage assignments annually and generated $5,051,000 in revenue in 2017. The Authority has deployed two newer vessels in the port, five and six years of age. The Authority is also preparing for pilot retirements by continuing to add to its pilot workforce. The Authority is implementing a tariff increase of 2.5% in 2020. The tariff increase will support the costs associated with the newer pilot boats and additional pilots, and will represent a cost to industry of $130,000 beginning in 2020 and a corresponding increase in Authority revenue.
- Confederation Bridge, P.E.I.: Confederation Bridge is an area that is serviced by entrepreneurial pilots and a pilot boat operator. There are approximately 120 assignments annually in the area, and in 2017, it produced $172,000 in revenue. The Authority has had difficulty recruiting pilots to the area due to the lower level of activity and the relatively low tariff. To help attract and retain service providers, the Authority is implementing a tariff increase of 2% in 2020. This area has a flat charge for pilot services when a pilot boat is not used, and a higher charge for the services of the pilot and pilot boat. This increase will result in costs to industry of $3,500 beginning in 2020, and a corresponding increase in Authority revenue.
- Placentia Bay, N.L.: Activity in this major port ranges from 900 to 1 100 assignments annually and produced $6,770,000 in revenues in 2017. The Authority has invested significantly in pilot boats for the area and carries debt for their acquisition. The Authority is planning for capital asset replacement in the area and must accumulate funds for this purpose. After reducing the tariff in 2019 to reset revenue levels based on the new traffic mix in the area, the Authority is implementing an inflationary tariff increase of 2% in 2020. This increase will result in costs to industry of $135,000 beginning in 2020, and a corresponding increase in Authority revenue.
Implementation, enforcement and service standards
The Pilotage Act provides an enforcement mechanism for all regulations made by pilotage authorities. Pilotage authorities can inform a customs officer at any port in Canada to withhold clearance from any ship for which pilotage charges are outstanding and unpaid. Any person who fails to comply with the Act or Regulations is guilty of an offence, and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000. This amendment is expected to produce no change to these compliance and enforcement mechanisms.
Contact
Captain Sean Griffiths
Chief Executive Officer
Atlantic Pilotage Authority
TD Tower, Suite 1801
1791 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3K9
Telephone: 902-426-2550
Fax: 902-426-4004