Maritime Seacoast Advisory Board

In consideration of the unique makeup of the marine community and commercial shipping activity in Atlantic Canada, the Maritime Seacoast Advisory Board (MSAB) was established to enhance the Coast Guard’s ability to consult with its clients and stakeholders.  The Board is a proactive, regionally focused team representing commercial shipping interests located throughout the Maritimes Region. 

Mandate

The Board’s mandate is to serve as a permanent forum for discussion between the Assistant Commissioner, Maritimes Region and commercial shipping interests located throughout the Maritimes Region.  To discharge this responsibility the Board:

• provides an effective mechanism for consultation on levels of service and standards, delivery of programs and services, and performance measurement;
• provides feedback on strategic planning matters;
• assists in setting priorities and directions;
• responds to commercial shipping industry concerns;
• makes formal recommendations to Coast Guard;
• communicates pertinent information that could impact upon the commercial shipping industry; and,
• discusses cost recovery initiatives in an effort to develop a regional position for sharing with national working groups.

Composition of Board