As the COVID-19 situation evolves and the reporting requirements related to the marine industry is changing, the Ship Safety Bulletin (SSB 02/2021) was modified in regards to the reporting requirements when any person or crew member on board has a serious illness or any COVID-19 symptoms. The revised SSB: Request for notification of any person or crew member on board that has a serious illness or any COVID-19 symptoms – SSB No.: 02/2021 (modified August 12, 2022). Foreign flagged vessels and Canadian Flagged vessels, other than cruise ships, arriving in Canada from international voyages are reminded to inform Transport Canada of any illness when submitting the 96 Hour Pre-arrival Information Report (PAIR) and advising Transport Canada of any illness or change in crew health in accordance with the Special Marine Security Notifications in force.
