Ecareg

Question 1

How often must a vessel beset in ice report? What happens if it doesn’t report as required?

Answer 1

Every 4 hours. If they do not report it is assumed they no longer require assistance.

Question 2

Which waters are excluded from ECAREG?

Answer 2

All high level VTS zones and Ungava Bay.

Question 3

What is an Ice Control Zone?

Answer 3

Area where TP 15163 are enforced during ice season.

Many ships required to carry ice advisors.

Question 4

What does JIGs stand for?

Answer 4

Joint Industry Government Guidelines

Question 5

What vessels need to report to ECAREG?

Answer 5

1. > 500 tons GT
2. Carrying dangerous cargo ( or towing or pushing vessel with dangerous cargo)
3. towing or pushing vessel that combine to 500 tons GT or more

Question 6

Define ECAREG waters

Answer 6

South of 60 deg N, east of 66 deg W, not including Ungava Bay or any high level VTS zones.

Question 7

What does ECAREG stand for?

Answer 7

The Eastern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone