In the late 1990s, the Board of CSA approved the development of this handbook. At the time, there was concern that both seafarers and company personnel did not fully understand their obligations and rights. We feel gratified with the degree to which the industry has accepted this handbook. Due to on-going concerns with the implications of criminality, the Board decided to make the handbook available in PDF format. While we believe you will find the information in this handbook both informative and useful, it does not replace the advice of corporate counsel or criminal defense counsel. If you have any comments on the handbook or the subject of criminalization of normal maritime activity, we would be pleased to hear from you. Download Now.

Note: Please be patient when downloading the handbook. The Handbook PDF has over 150 pages of information.