Environmental Response

Reporting a Marine Pollution Incident

By law, all pollution or threats of pollution must be reported by vessels and OHF operators. Pursuant to the Pollutant Discharge Reporting Regulations, 1995, a report shall include the following information:

1. The identity of any ship and oil-handling facility;
2. The time and location of the discharge or estimated time and location of the probable discharge;
3. The nature of the discharge or probable discharge, including the type and quantity of pollutant involved;
4. In the case of a discharge, a description of the assistance and salvage measures employed; and,
5. Any other relevant information.

Below are regional contact numbers for reporting a marine pollution incident. In all regions, marine pollution incidents may also be reported by contacting a MCTS centre on VHF channel 16.

Newfoundland and Labrador

1-800-563-9089 (24 hours)

Central and Arctic

1-800-265-0237 (24 hours)

Quebec

1-800-363-4735 (24 hours)

Maritimes

1-800-565-1633 (24 hours)

Pacific

1-800-889-8852 (24 hours)