New federal act and partnerships can keep waters free of wrecked, abandoned or hazardous vessels

Late last month, the Government of Canada introduced the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act which prohibits vessel abandonment, and adopts into Canadian law the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007. According to the Government of Canada, not complying with the act can result in a fine of up to $50,000 for…