It's important to consider that in some areas, such as the St. Lawrence, there is compulsory pilotage. The same is true on the west coast. As soon as a vessel enters these waters, it is subject to the compulsory pilotage regulations, which require a pilot who is familiar with Canadian waters to board.
When a vessel approaches a coast or a pilot station in our waters, the vessel master and the officers are always responsible for maintaining the safety of the vessel in accordance with the conditions. On the east coast, for example, there may be ice. There are also bad weather conditions, such as those on the west coast. Vessel masters and officers are trained to take these conditions into account. It is their duty to keep their vessel safe.