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A New Zealand sailor who attempted the Northwest Passage despite COVID-19 restrictions faces fines

Peter Smith had no “right of innocent passage,” in those waters, Transport Canada says.

By Jane George, Nunatsiaq News September 8, 2020
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A sailor from New Zealand who did not receive permission from Transport Canada to transit the Northwest Passage could face fines of up to $5,000 per day.

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