Transporting Dangerous Goods and Cargo
The transportation of dangerous goods by air, marine, rail and road is regulated under the federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992. Federal and provincial legislation provides for the regulation of an extensive list of products, substances, or organisms classified as dangerous. These products are regulated within designated classes 1 through 9 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG).
As a transportation provider, Marine Atlantic is governed by and is required to comply with all Transport Canada regulations. As part of our continuous efforts to ensure the safety and security of our activities, Marine Atlantic complies with the IMDG Code.
Marine Atlantic adheres to the Canada Shipping Act (2001), the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR), and the Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations (CFTR) to ensure IMDG stowage and segregation requirements are met.
When transporting goods and cargo, all customers are required to comply with all relevant Codes and Regulations before travelling.