Tools for harbour authorities

This harbour authority (HA) toolbox contains information and resources to help HAs carry out day-to-day operations in their small craft harbours (SCH). The toolbox provides documents created by the SCH program, HAs and other government programs, as well as some useful external links. The information contained in this toolbox aims to assist HAs but should in no way be interpreted as direction or counsel by any government body.

Finance and management

Business planning guide

Contains information on how to build a business plan.

Fee collection tips

Provides unofficial information on ways to collect fees from harbour users.

Financial reporting guide

Contains a financial reference guide and reporting templates to assist HAs.

GST/HST information sheet (Bilingual)

This publication provides information on the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) for HAs.

Compendium

Information to provide HAs with the guidance and knowledge of various funding assistance opportunities.

Environment

Clean Harbour Initiatives

Best practices for environmental management plans and managing harbour washrooms, vessel pumpout facilities and storm water.

Maintenance and operations

Harbour authority manual

Environment, finance, governance and operation manuals.

Abandoned and Wrecked Vessels Removal Program

Apply for funding to remove or dispose of abandoned or wrecked vessels in a SCH.

Signage guidelines and checklist

This brochure was produced by the SCH program, Maritimes and Gulf regions to encourage HAs to develop a signage plan for their harbour(s) and to work at its implementation.

Harbour authority berthage agreement template

This template was produced by the SCH program to present a berthage agreement sample containing standard clauses.

Sample of general harbour rules

The Harbour rules template was developed by SCH to provide HAs a sample of rules they can use at their harbour. HAs may adapt and customize according to their harbour requirements.

Letters for HAs in the event of non-compliances

Template letters developed to assist HAs in instances of non-compliance with HA rules.

• Template verbal warning for non-compliance to harbour authority rules and policies
• Template written warning for non-compliance to harbour authority rules and policies

Volunteers and governance

SCH Advisory Committees — Orientation Package (PDF, 1.36 MB)

Information for new members

Transition package for HAs

Canada Not-For-Profit Act

Insurance

General information on insurance coverages

Compare the types of insurance coverages available to HAs.

Third party liability insurance

Information, procedures and templates for HAs.

Directors and officers liability insurance

Information on coverage for HAs.

Accidental death and dismemberment, and bodily injury insurance

Information on coverage for HAs.