You must turn off your vehicle’s engine while on board the ship and apply the parking brake. (RCFOC 151(1)(c))
Passengers are permitted to bring certain items for personal use aboard our ships. However, restrictions apply to some of these items, as specified below.
We strongly recommend that you fill up your gas, fuel, and propane tanks AFTER the crossing.
Containers used to transport gasoline or any other fuel must comply with regulations.
TRAILER FOR TRANSPORTING A MOTOR VEHICLE
If you are towing a trailer carrying one or more motor vehicles, your trailer may not carry more vehicles than the permitted number, which is: one motorboat or a total of no more than two motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, and personal watercraft.
Each vehicle being transported must be securely fastened to the trailer. In addition, the fuel tank of any vehicle on the trailer must not be filled to capacity to prevent spills during the crossing.
Note: If you wish to transport containers of gasoline in addition to the motor vehicles listed above, the fuel tanks of those vehicles must be empty.
METHYL ALCOHOL
(see camping gear)
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
Firearms are permitted on board our ships if they are transported in accordance with the Canadian Firearms Regulations.
Weapons:
- must be unloaded;
- must not be visible from outside the vehicle, and the vehicle must be locked if left unattended;
- must be equipped with a safety lock, or their locks must be removed;
- must be stored in a locked container or compartment.
Small quantities of ammunition for personal use with small arms, rifles, and hunting shotguns are permitted on our ships, provided they are packed in a sturdy container and carried separately from the firearm.
Note: Police officers or law enforcement officers are authorized to carry firearms while performing their duties.
Note: Cyclists and pedestrians are not permitted to carry weapons (firearms, Airsoft guns, pellet guns, crossbows, bows, arrows, axes, and other similar items).
AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES
You may carry up to three car batteries in addition to the battery required to operate your vehicle.
AIR CYLINDERS AND DIVING TANKS
(see oxygen)
FUEL
(see Gasoline, Diesel, Camping Equipment, or Auxiliary Tanks)
DIESEL
Diesel fuel is permitted in neatly arranged tanks of 450 liters or less.
Note: Any container larger than 450 liters is considered a “large container” and is therefore subject to the regulations that apply to commercial carriers.
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
A maximum of five liters of these fuels per vehicle may be transported in metal containers:
- methyl alcohol;
- liquefied petroleum gas (LPG);
- naphtha;
- kerosene;
- more fuel for camping.
GASOLINE
Gasoline can be transported in the following ways:
- In a motor vehicle, a maximum of 25 liters of fuel in a container designed for that purpose and secured inside the vehicle; (RCFOC 151(1))
- In a trailer towed by a vehicle, a maximum of two gasoline containers, each with a capacity not exceeding 25 liters, that are secured to the trailer or to the vehicle towing it; (RCFOC 151(3))
- In a trailer or recreational vehicle, a maximum of 25 liters of fuel in a container designed for that purpose and secured to the vehicle; (RCFOC 151(2)d)
Note: Cyclists and pedestrians are prohibited from carrying gasoline or fuel.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire extinguishers may be transported on our ships if they are securely packaged or secured to prevent them from moving.
FIREWORKS
Fireworks intended for the general public may be carried on board our ships provided they are in the manufacturer’s original packaging. Unpackaged fireworks may not be carried on our ships.
Note: The use of any fireworks or pyrotechnic devices on board our ships is strictly prohibited.
HAY OR STRAW IN BALES
The vessel may carry baled hay or straw (UN1327), and the cargo must be covered with a tarp or plastic sheeting regardless of the quantity.
Note: It is prohibited to transport hay if the bales are wet, damp, or soiled with oil, or if the ties between the bales are loose. (RTMD, Appendix 1)
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
(see camping gear)
KEROSENE
(see camping gear)
METHANOL
Methanol may be transported in the fuel tank of a race car. Two containers designed for this purpose, each with a capacity not exceeding 25 liters, may be transported when attached to the trailer. (RCFOC 151(3))
NAPHTE
(see Camping Gear)
AMMUNITION
(see Firearms)
OXYGEN
Personal medical oxygen is permitted, but cylinders must not exceed a water capacity of 25 liters. Cylinders that are not part of a portable unit must be secured inside the transport vehicle. (RTMD 1.6 (1))
Compressed air cylinders or diving tanks—whether full or partially full—are permitted on board in quantities of 25 liters per cylinder, provided they are transported in a closed and locked vehicle.
Cyclists and pedestrians may carry 25-liter scuba tanks, provided they are stored on the garage deck in the designated area.
PROPANE
You must close the valves on each propane cylinder before boarding, and they must remain closed until you disembark from the vessel. (RCFOC 151)
Each propane cylinder must:
- be ventilated from the outside if it is transported in a vehicle;
- be installed on the rear exterior of a vehicle or at the front of a trailer and must be protected beyond the cylinder;
- to keep one’s mouth shut;
- display a seal to confirm that the store is closed.
The quantities we recommend you carry are listed below.
Propane may be transported in a trailer or recreational vehicle in two cylinders with a combined capacity of 65 liters (2 x 30 pounds); if the vehicle is carrying a portable barbecue, one additional propane cylinder with a capacity not exceeding 65 liters (60 pounds). (RCFOC 151(2))
Propane may be transported in a vehicle towing a trailer, and the cylinder must have a maximum capacity of 65 liters of propane (2 × 30 pounds). (RTMD, Appendix 1, Column 8)
Propane may not be transported in a motor vehicle. However, a 30-pound cylinder may be removed from the vehicle for storage and secured in the designated area on the ship.
Propane may be transported by a cyclist or pedestrian provided that the cylinder has a capacity of 30 pounds and is stored and secured in the designated location.
CLEANING PRODUCTS
Bleach and other cleaning products may be brought aboard our ships. Bottles must be stored upright in a box. Auxiliary fuel tanks: Not to be confused with spare fuel tanks (see Gasoline). Auxiliary fuel tanks that are an integral part of the vehicle, connected by a fuel line to the engine’s fuel system, and securely fastened and protected from external damage, are permitted.
DIVING TANKS
(see Oxygen)
ANY OTHER GOODS THAT MAY POSE A RISK
Generally speaking, substances or products that, due to their physical or chemical properties, may:
- burn;
- explode;
- be toxic or corrosive (asphyxiation, poisoning, irritation, etc.);
- react when exposed to air or water
- contaminate the water.
For all other types of dangerous goods, refer to column 8 of Appendix 1 of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) and the Cargo, Fumigation, and Loading Equipment Regulations (CFLER).
Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding hazardous materials.
