Joint Industry-Government Guidelines for the control of Oil Tankers and Bulk Chemical Carriers in Ice Control Zones of Eastern Canada (JIGs)

Transport Canada - November 2011- CMAC

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Table of Contents

• Background - JIGS
• Application
• JIGS
• Revised in 2011
• Ice Control Zones
• Contact Information

Background - JIGS

• These guidelines were developed and have been in effect since November 1979.
• JIGs was developed, recognizing that special risks of ice damage may exist in certain waters off the East Coast of Canada during winter and spring months and that these may affect safety and contribute to marine pollution.
• These Guidelines are in no way to be construed as interpreting, adding to, or detracting from existing statutory or regulatory requirements.

Application

• These Guidelines apply to all laden oil tankers and to tankers carrying liquid chemicals in bulk when proceeding through an active Ice Control Zone in Eastern Canadian waters and fishing zones south of 60° North.
• These Guidelines may be applied from November 6 to July 31, and the period may be extended or reduced depending on prevailing ice conditions, as the Canadian Coast Guard may declare.

JIGS

• Ice Control Zones
• Ice Advisors
• Vessel Reporting
• Operational Practices
• References
• CCG Contact Information

Revised in 2011

• JIGS has been updated, text reorganized, and sub headings added for ease of reference
• Some new ice control zones created by sub-dividing existing zones to better reflect areas of similar ice conditions
• Has been made into a Transport Publication (TP)
  • TP15163
  • Can now be viewed online (TC website) for better accessibility
• Jointly published by Transport Canada, Marine Safety and Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Coast Guard
• Assistance provided by the Shipping Federation of Canada
• Will come into effect for the 2011-2012 ice season

Ice Control Zones

Contact Information

Capt. Jey Rajasingham
Navigation Safety and Radiocommunication
Transport Canada Marine Safety

Telephone: 613-949-0915
Fax: 613-993-8196
e.mail: jey.rajasingham@tc.gc.ca

www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety

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