Are Canadian registered vessels loading/unloading international cargoes at Canadian ports billed as foreign flag cargo ships?
No, in Eastern Canada, Canadian registered vessels, even when engaged in international waterborne commerce, are invoiced the MNSF on a quarterly basis by the MSFBCC office. Collecting agents should not prepare MNSF invoices for any Canadian vessels loading or unloading international cargoes. In the Western Region, Canadian registered vessels are billed on an annual basis by Thunder Bay Airport Services Inc.
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