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Corporate Disclosure

Official company information, licensing, and regulatory compliance details

Last Updated: July 10, 2025

Company Information

Legal Entity Details

Legal Name: Echo Voyages Inc.
Operating Name: Echo Voyages
Business Number (BN): 529618573RC0001
BC Corporation Number: BC8519471
Date of Incorporation: March 15, 2018
Jurisdiction: British Columbia, Canada

Registered Office

Address:
1250 West Hastings Street, Suite 1400
Vancouver, BC V6E 4T5
Canada

Principal Business Address

Address:
1250 West Hastings Street, Suite 1400
Vancouver, BC V6E 4T5
Canada

Corporate Structure

  • Type: Private Corporation
  • Share Structure: Common Shares
  • Authorized Capital: Unlimited
  • Issued and Outstanding: 1,000,000 Common Shares

Licensing and Registration

Federal Licenses and Permits

License/Permit Number Issuing Authority Expiry Date
Commercial Vessel Operating Certificate TC-CVOC-2024-018 Transport Canada December 31, 2025
Marine Personnel Regulations Compliance TC-MPR-2024-017 Transport Canada March 31, 2026
Small Vessel Commercial Certification TC-SVC-2024-092 Transport Canada August 15, 2025

Provincial Licenses

License Number Issuing Authority Expiry Date
BC Business License BL-BC-2024-9371 Province of British Columbia March 31, 2026
Tourism Operator License TOL-2024-9519 Tourism BC December 31, 2025
Environmental Management Certificate EMC-2024-0062/td> BC Ministry of Environment June 30, 2026

Municipal Permits

  • Vancouver Business License: BL-VAR-2024-7329 (Expires: December 31, 2025)
  • Harbor Operations Permit: HOP-2024-492 (Expires: October 31, 2025)
  • Commercial Marine Activities Permit: CMAP-2024-123 (Expires: September 15, 2025)

Industry Memberships and Certifications

Professional Associations

  • Passenger Vessel Association (PVA): Member since 2018
  • Tourism Industry Association of BC: Active Member
  • Canadian Tourism Commission: Participating Member
  • International Association of Marine Tour Operators: Certified Member
  • Sustainable Tourism Association of Canada: Gold Level Member

Insurance Coverage

Commercial Marine Insurance

  • Carrier: Lloyd's of London Syndicate
  • Policy Number: LLN-MAR-2024-9271
  • Coverage Amount: $50,000,000 CAD
  • Effective Period: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
  • Coverage Type: Hull & Machinery, Protection & Indemnity

Passenger Liability Insurance

  • Carrier: Intact Insurance Company
  • Policy Number: IIC-PAS-2024-5025
  • Coverage Amount: $25,000,000 CAD per occurrence
  • Effective Period: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
  • Coverage Type: General Liability, Personal Injury

Commercial General Liability

  • Carrier: Aviva Canada Inc.
  • Policy Number: AVI-CGL-2024-8419
  • Coverage Amount: $10,000,000 CAD per occurrence
  • Effective Period: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Environmental Liability Insurance

  • Carrier: Chubb Insurance Company of Canada
  • Policy Number: CHB-ENV-2024-6297
  • Coverage Amount: $15,000,000 CAD
  • Effective Period: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Regulatory Compliance

Transport Canada Compliance

  • Canada Shipping Act, 2001: Full Compliance
  • Small Vessel Regulations: All vessels certified and inspected
  • Marine Personnel Regulations: All crew properly certified
  • Vessel Safety Regulations: Annual safety inspections current
  • Marine Transportation Security Regulations: Security plans approved

Environmental Compliance

  • Canadian Environmental Protection Act: Full Compliance
  • Fisheries Act: Marine habitat protection protocols in place
  • Species at Risk Act: Wildlife protection procedures implemented
  • Migratory Birds Convention Act: Bird protection measures active
  • Marine Mammal Regulations: Whale watching guidelines followed

Tourism and Consumer Protection

  • Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (BC): Compliant
  • Travel Industry Act (BC): Registered and bonded
  • Personal Information Protection Act (BC): Privacy policies compliant
  • Accessibility Standards (Federal): Accessibility plan filed

Financial Information

Banking Relationships

  • Primary Bank: Royal Bank of Canada
  • Account Type: Commercial Operating Account
  • Credit Facilities: $2,000,000 CAD Operating Line of Credit
  • Merchant Services: Moneris Solutions Corporation

Tax Registration

  • GST/HST Registration: 690368129RT0001
  • BC PST Registration: PST-8530725
  • Payroll Account: 842860193RP0001
  • WorkSafeBC Account: 7329063

Bonding and Financial Security

  • Travel Industry Bond: $100,000 CAD (Bond Number: TIB-2024-456)
  • Environmental Restoration Bond: $500,000 CAD (Bond Number: ERB-2024-789)
  • Performance Bond: $250,000 CAD (Bond Number: PB-2024-123)

Vessel Information

Fleet Registry

Vessel Name Registration Type Capacity Year Built
Pacific Explorer TC-73962 Expedition Vessel 24 Passengers 2020
Coastal Majesty TC-74197 Luxury Charter 12 Passengers 2021
Northern Spirit TC-74296 Group Vessel 48 Passengers 2019
Aurora Explorer TC-37194 Arctic Expedition 18 Passengers 2022

Vessel Safety Certifications

All vessels maintain current certifications including:

  • Small Vessel Inspection Certificates
  • Radiotelephone Operator Certificates
  • Marine Emergency Duties Certificates
  • Passenger Safety Management Certificates
  • Environmental Compliance Certificates

Key Personnel Qualifications

Management Team Certifications

  • Chief Executive Officer: MBA, CPA, Marine Industry Executive Certificate
  • Chief Operating Officer: P.Eng, Marine Engineering, 20+ years experience
  • Fleet Captain: Master Mariner License, 30+ years commercial marine experience
  • Safety Director: Marine Safety Certificate, Transport Canada Approved

Crew Certification Requirements

  • All captains hold appropriate Master/Operator licenses
  • Crew members maintain Marine Emergency Duties certificates
  • Naturalist guides certified by professional associations
  • First Aid and CPR certification required for all crew
  • Regular safety training and certification updates

Corporate Governance

Board of Directors

  • Chair: James Morrison (Founder & CEO)
  • Director: Sarah Chen (Chief Conservation Officer)
  • Independent Director: Dr. Margaret Thompson (Tourism Industry Expert)
  • Independent Director: Captain Robert Wilson (Marine Industry Veteran)

Corporate Policies

  • Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
  • Environmental and Sustainability Policy
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Privacy and Data Protection Policy
  • Anti-Corruption and Compliance Policy
  • Risk Management Framework

Regulatory Filings and Reports

Annual Filings

  • BC Corporate Registry: Annual Report filed March 2025
  • Canada Revenue Agency: T2 Corporate Income Tax Return filed
  • Transport Canada: Annual Safety Performance Report submitted
  • Environment Canada: Environmental Impact Assessment filed

Safety Performance Records

  • Safety Rating: Excellent (Transport Canada)
  • Incident Rate: Zero major incidents (5-year record)
  • Environmental Compliance: 100% compliance rate
  • Customer Safety Record: Zero passenger injuries (2024)

Contact Information for Corporate Matters

Corporate Affairs

Corporate Secretary: [email protected]
Investor Relations: [email protected]
Regulatory Compliance: [email protected]
Phone: +1 613-448-1038

Legal & Regulatory

Legal Counsel: Thomson Reuters Law Firm
Regulatory Advisor: Maritime Compliance Consultants
Insurance Broker: Marine Insurance Specialists Ltd.
Auditor: KPMG LLP

Disclosure Updates

This corporate disclosure is updated annually or when material changes occur. For the most current information, please contact our corporate affairs department or visit our website.

Important Notice

This corporate disclosure provides accurate information as of the date indicated. Echo Voyages maintains all required licenses, certifications, and insurance coverage to operate legally and safely in Canadian waters. All information is subject to verification through the appropriate regulatory authorities.

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