He's concerned because ballast water can contain invasive species. @Transport_gc says the ballast water was treated and ok’d the release. Transport Canada says in most cases they receive a vessel's ballast water logbook by email, which is reviewed by an inspector. The department says it advised the MTM Tortola there were no restrictions on discharging the ballast water. MTM Tortola discharging ballast water in Long Harbour last month at Vale site.

Source: CBC News February 07, 2021 16:52 UTC