Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA) Vessels of Concern Bulletin Board

Under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA), Transport Canada may sell, destroy or otherwise dispose of a vessel, a wreck or its content. This bulletin board consists of a list of problem vessels for which the Navigation Protection Program (NPP) wants to take an action or is looking for the owner.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 17:54 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 17:54 (UTC)
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title_fr Tableau d'affichage des bâtiments préoccupants de la Loi sur les épaves et les bâtiments abandonnés ou dangereux (LÉBAD)
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