Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Disclaimer and Notice to the Reader This Document Is a Guide Only

TP 14070E (12/2010)

Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Disclaimer and notice to the reader This document is a guide only. It does not replace the applicable regulations, standards, advisory materials or other guidance documents. It is not meant to be, nor should it be seen as, a substitute for the expertise of marine surveyors, consultants or those who modify, repair or maintain the types of vessels covered in this guide. The information it contains has been updated to reflect changes brought about by the entry into force, in July 2007, of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and the requirements as of time of printing of new and amended regulations. The guide explains many of the requirements for small vessels, but because laws and regulations can change over time, the information in this guide may not be current. If in doubt about the status of the information presented or how it affects your vessel, check the Transport Canada Marine Safety website (http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/menu.htm) to determine the laws and regulations that apply. If you are still not sure, contact your local Transport Canada Centre (see Appendix 2). For the purposes of interpretation and application of the specific Acts and regulations, please consult the Department of Justice website (www.laws.justice.gc.ca). No liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein. Laws may be amended or court rulings made that could affect a particular procedure, issue, or interpretation. The Government of Canada assumes neither responsibility for errors and omissions nor any liability for damages resulting from the use of information contained in this document. Determination of the laws that apply can only be done by examining the particulars of each individual case. © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Transport 2004. Permission is granted by the Department of Transport to copy and/or reproduce the contents of this publication in whole or in part provided that full acknowledgement is given to the Department of Transport and that the material be accurately reproduced. While use of this material has been authorized, the Department of Transport shall not be responsible for how the information is presented, or for any interpretations thereof. The information in this copy of this publication may not be updated to reflect amendments made to original content. For up-to-date information, contact the Department of Transport. Author/Information Transport Canada Marine Safety Place de Ville, 330 Sparks Street Ottawa ON K1A 0N8 Alternative Formats This publication is available in alternative formats. Internet: www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety For further information on other available versions, contact Marine Safety. Catalogue No. T29-81/2010E ISBN 978-1-100-16675-9 TP 14070E (12/2010) Cette publication est aussi disponible en français sous le titre Guide de sécurité des petits bâtiments commerciaux (2010).

TC-1002643 *TC1002643* Contents Who should read this guide?...... 1 Introduction 2 Definitions...... 4 Safety Is a Shared Responsibility...... 6 Chapter 1 8 Know and comply with the requirements that apply to you...... 8 What You Do Defines What You Are...... 9 Voyage Classes and Restrictions...... 12 Chapter 2 14 Check your vessel...... 14 Construction Requirements...... 15 Built-In Safety...... 16 Compliance Notices...... 16 Maintaining Your Vessel...... 18 Know More About Critical Safety Items...... 19 Building or Modifying a Vessel...... 25 Special-Purpose Vessels and Vessels of Unusual Design...... 26 Chapter 3 28 Do the paperwork...... 28 Vessel Registration...... 29 Insurance ...... 31 Chapter 4 32

Assure a competent crew...... 32 Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small Responsibilities of Owner and Operator ...... 33 Crew Size ...... 34 Crew Certification...... 35 Small Vessel Machinery Operator (SVMO)...... 37 Dual Capacity Operator and Marine Engineer ...... 38 Proving Proficiency ...... 38 Obtaining Certificates and Qualifications...... 39 Radio Certification Requirements...... 42 Occupational Health and Safety Training ...... 42

i Chapter 5 44 Be ready for emergencies...... 44 Life-Saving Appliances...... 46 Lifebuoys and Buoyant Heaving Lines ...... 50 Vessel Safety Equipment ...... 51 Distress Alerting Equipment ...... 51 Communication Equipment...... 55 Fire Safety Equipment ...... 56 Chapter 6 60 Avoid problems and prepare for emergencies...... 60 Voyage Planning ...... 61 Staying Safe...... 65 Cold Shock and Hypothermia...... 66 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning...... 68 Chapter 7 70 Keep passengers informed...... 70 Pre-Departure Briefings...... 71 Chapter 8 72 Keep your vessel stable...... 72 Precautions...... 74 Freeboard...... 76 Free Surface Effect...... 76 Chapter 9 78 Avoid collisions...... 78 Navigation Lights...... 79 Sound Signalling Equipment...... 83 Radar Reflectors ...... 84 Chapter 10 86 Stay in contact...... 86 Communication Equipment ...... 87 Radio Station Licence and Call Sign...... 88 Radio Station Requirements ...... 88 Mobile Phones ...... 89 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) ...... 90 Chapter 11 92 Know where you are...... 92 Navigation Equipment...... 93 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Charts and Other Publications...... 93 Buoys ...... 94 ii Chapter 12 98 Obey the “Rules of the Road”...... 98 Constant Lookout ...... 99 Navigation ...... 99 Chapter 13 102 Promote safe work practices...... 102 Chapter 14 104 Avoid surprises...... 104 Be Organized...... 105 Compliance Verification...... 106 Tools for Checking Compliance...... 106 Planned Maintenance...... 107 Chapter 15 108 Report accidents and pollution...... 108 Report All Accidents ...... 109 Accident Investigation...... 111 Protect Canada’s Waterways...... 112 Report Pollution...... 113 Thinking Green...... 114 Chapter 16 116 Make changes with care...... 116 Vessel and Equipment Changes ...... 117 Changing the Area and Type of Operation ...... 117 Chapter 17 118 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small Help steer the future...... 118 Regulatory Reform...... 119 Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) ...... 119 Submit Safety Concerns and Comments ...... 120 Appendices 121 Appendix 1: Your Primary Responsibilities — Canada Shipping Act, 2001 ...... 121 Appendix 2: Transport Canada’s Regional Centres...... 123 Appendix 3: First Aid Kits...... 124 Appendix 4: Sample Maintenance Schedule...... 125 Appendix 5: Sample Compliance Checklist...... 127

iii List of Tables Table 1-1: Vessel Categories, Purposes And Applicable Small Vessel Regulations...... 10 Table 2-1: Compliance Notice Information by Category...... 18 Table 2-2: ISO Design Category Environmental Limits...... 22 Table 3-1: Comparison of Small Vessel Register and Canadian Register of Vessels...... 29 Table 4-1: Operator Competency/Marine Emergency Duties (MED) Training Requirements...... 36 Table 5-1: Required Safety Equipment...... 54 Table 5-2: Required Fire Fighting and Detection Equipment ...... 58

List of Figures Figure 8-1 Stability...... 75 Figure 8-2 Heeling...... 75 Figure 8-3 Added Load...... 75 Figure 8-4 Capsizing...... 75 Figure 8-5 Freeboard...... 76 Figure 8-6 Free Surface Effect Cross-Section...... 76 Figure 9-1 Power driven vessels – Examples...... 80 Figure 9-2 Power driven vessels – Vessels less than 12 m...... 80 Figure 9-3 Sidelights and sternlight...... 81 Figure 9-4 Combined sidelight and sternlight...... 81 Figure 9-5 Vertical mounted all-round lights...... 81 Figure 9-6 Conical shape point downwards...... 81 Figure 9-7 Anchor ball...... 81 Figure 11-1 Lateral Buoys...... 94 Figure 11-2 Fairway Buoys...... 94 Figure 11-3 Isolated Danger Buoys...... 95 Figure 11-4 Cardinal Buoys...... 95 Figure 12-1 Crossing Situation...... 100 Figure 12-2 Head-on Approach...... 100 Figure 12-3 Sectors of a Vessel...... 101 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide

iv Who should read this guide?

This guide is for owners and operators of small commercial vessels because you are responsible, by law, for knowing, controlling and defending against the risks related to your vessel and its use. The purpose of this guide is to inform you of these responsibilities, and to let you know the safety requirements that apply to your operation and how to comply with them to avoid accidents.

The information in this guide relates to: • passenger-carrying commercial vessels that are not more than 15 gross tonnage and that carry no more than 12 passengers; and • workboats (commercial vessels that do not carry passengers) that are not more than 15 gross tonnage.

For more information on which vessels are covered in this guide and how to determine which requirements apply to your operation, refer to Table 1-1, Vessel Categories, Purposes and Applicable Small Vessel Regulations.

Note: While the information in this guide is intended mainly for owners and operators, anyone who works on or with small commercial vessels may find it useful. The general safety information can also be helpful for owners of vessels of more than 15 gross tonnage or carrying more than 12 passengers, as well as small fishing vessel owners, even though the regulatory requirements for such vessels may

be different. Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small

1 Introduction Accidents don’t just happen. Unsafe water conditions, crew error, equipment failure — any one or a combination of these can turn random events into accidents... sometimes with tragic results.

Laws can’t eliminate human error and equipment failure. However, you can increase the safety of your vessel if you: • comply with regulations; • apply best practices; • increase crew knowledge; and • improve vessel condition and emergency preparedness.

This guide can help you do that. It doesn’t cover every marine regulation or standard, but if you own, operate or crew a commercial vessel that is not more than 15 gross tonnage and does not carry more than 12 passengers, it can help you make sure that your vessel is ready to operate safely and is properly equipped for emergencies. Practical tools such as the sample maintenance schedule and compliance checklist at the end of this guide can help you check that you meet minimum safety requirements, as well as keep your vessel in top running order and prevent dangerous situations and costly breakdowns.

This guide and the operations and training manual templates available on the Transport Canada Marine Safety website (www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/ small- vessels/procedures.htm) are part of the program to promote safety. Read and use them to help you understand and comply with the law, and, most importantly, Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small operate safely. Remember that this is a guide only. To know all the requirements that apply to your operation and the legal wording, you must refer directly to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and its associated regulations.

Don’t accept safety hazards as the cost of doing business. You have a duty to understand and comply with the laws and regulations that apply to your vessel. Your responsibilities under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 are summarized in Appendix 1. If you understand and comply with the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and its regulations and standards, as well as follow prudent marine practices, you will improve your operation’s safety. You will find website URLs for the regulations referred to at the end of each chapter so that you can check the legal wording online if you have a question about a topic.

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Consult the following sections for the information you need to determine which requirements apply to your vessel. • Vessel purpose: What You Do Defines What You Are (below). • Area of operation: Voyage Classes and Restrictions (page 12). • Vessel size (determined when you register your vessel): Vessel Registration (in Chapter 3).

What You Do Defines What You Are

To know what requirements apply to your vessel, you must know what you are doing with it in the legal sense.

The Small Vessel Regulations contain safety requirements for five categories of vessels. Which requirements apply depends on the vessel’s purpose (what it is used for). If your vessel is used for more than one purpose, such as commercial fishing and carrying passengers, it must meet the applicable fishing vessel requirements when you are fishing and the requirements in theSmall Vessel Regulations for passenger vessels when you are carrying passengers. Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small

Table 1-1 on page 10 indicates which parts of the Small Vessel Regulations apply to each category. Requirements of other regulations, such as the Collision Regulations, also apply to small vessels.

9 10 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Table 1-1: 3. 2. 1.

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Definitions, (see guests carry May X 1 X 2 Small Vessel Regulations that apply that Regulations Vessel Small X 3 X 4 the of Parts X X 5 X X X X 6 1 3 3 3 X X X 7 X X X X 8 2 X X X X X 9 10 X X X X X 11 X Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 11 Marine Collision , Regulations apply to all Regulations Inspection Vessel Fishing Small Small Fishing Vessel Safety Vessel Small Manual Fishing (TP online 10038) Fishing Fishing Vessel Safety ), Regulations and the commercial river rafting; rafting; river commercial vessels; and rescue search community-owned and or sail boating schools; power vessels. sail training the master is the owner or someone provided by the owner; or owner; the by or someone provided the owner is the master pleasure. other than for it is used • • • • • • Contact a Transport Canada Centre for more information on: information more for Centre Canada Transport a Contact Other Situations Owners, operators and of operators Owners, crew vessels up tonnage gross to that 150 are used for the consult should fishing commercial Fishing Vessels Vessels Fishing If you are the and owner, you rent or charter the vessel without to crew someone else who uses it for pleasure, it is a pleasure If craft. you provide the vessel. master, it is a commercial or yourself, the vessel operate (to be replaced by the If you rent or charter a vessel without crew and you either hire a master or operate operate or master a hire either you and crew without vessel chartera or rent you If hunting pleasure, your for only used is it as long so craft pleasure a is it yourself, it living. your daily for other needs of food, or own your for or fishing Chartered Vessel Vessel Chartered if: vessel it is a commercial or charter a vessel, rent If you If you use your commercial fishing other some vessel or guide for this in somerequirements the otherfishing, not use, are suchyou when aspassengers, carrying learn to more. Centre Canada Transport local your Contact will apply. regulations Personnel Personnel Regulations for the principal requirements for their vessel, bearing in mind that some requirements, like those in the They can get vessels. the or from a Transport Canada Centre (see Appendix 2). It provides general safety members. crew new training and can be helpful for information 12 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide It isyour dutyto: voyage restrictions. other and speed) wind and height wave(e.g., conditions environmental set or in carried. The Notice of Inspection may also define limits for the area you can operate an assessment of the vessel’s design, the crew’s qualifications and the equipment of Inspection, if one has been issued to the vessel. Such restrictions are based on You must also respect any additional restrictions/requirements noted on the Notice based ondistance from shore and,insomecases, nearest placeofrefuge. the voyage class to another. Voyage classes are defined in the Interpretation section of one from change may equipment and crewing,requirementsfor construction The operate it. you where area the and vessel your both know must you limitations.means This design their respects that way a in operated be must and in operation safelyof area operatetheir to equipped and built designed, be must vessels Commercial Voyage ClassesandRestrictions Voyage classes changed in 2007, when the when 2007, in changed classes Voyage Did you know…? Class 2; and Unlimited Voyage. Consult the Consult Voyage. Unlimited and Class 2; hlee Wtr Vyg; er osa Vyg, ls 1 Na Catl Voyage, Coastal Near 1; Class Voyage, Coastal Near Voyage; Waters Sheltered force. Where there used to be ten voyage class definitions, there are now just four: just now are there definitions, class voyage ten be to used there Where force. legal definitions. Vessel Certificates Regulations (see Voyage Classes, page 13) and are mainly • • • conditions. respect recommended limitsfor maximum loadandenvironmental not exceed your vessel’s designlimitations; and your vessel; be aware ofandcomply withthesafety requirements thatapply to came into came 2001 Act, Shipping Canada for the for Regulations Certificates Vessel Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 13

. Regulations Certificates Vessel Collision Regulations www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C.R.C.-c.1416/ Hull Construction Regulations www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C.R.C.-c.1431/ Regulations Marine Machinery www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-90-264/ Regulations Marine Personnel www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2007-115/ Inspection Regulations Vessel Small Fishing www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C.R.C.-c.1486/ Regulations Vessel Small www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2010-91// Regulations Certificates Vessel www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2007-31/ Safety Manual (TP 10038) Vessel Small Fishing www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/tp/tp10038/menu.htm • • • • • • • • Near Coastal Voyage, Near Class Coastal 1 Voyage, – a voyage that is not or a a Voyage Sheltered Waters Near Coastal Voyage, Class 2; that is between places in Canada, the United States Near Coastal Voyage, Class 2 – a voyage, other than a Sheltered Waters Voyage, that is on the waters listed in Schedules 1 and 2 of the of 2 and 1 Schedules in listed waters the on is that Sheltered Waters Voyage – a voyage that is in Canada on a lake or a river above tidal above river a or lake a on Canada in is that voyage a – Voyage Waters Sheltered waters, where a vessel can never be further than 1 nautical mile from the shore, or Coastal Voyage. Unlimited Voyage – a voyage that is not a Sheltered Waters Voyage or a Near or the northeast coast of South America; and during which the vessel is always north shelf. continental the above or shore from miles nautical 200 within and 6°N, latitude of of Canada, the United States (except Hawaii) or Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and within and Miquelon, and Pierre Saint or Hawaii) (except States United the Canada, of (except Hawaii), Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the West Indies, Mexico, Central America Central Mexico, Indies, West the Miquelon, and Pierre Saint Hawaii), (except during which the vessel is always within 25 nautical miles from shore in coastal waters coastal in shore from miles nautical 25 within always is vessel the which during Voyage Classes Voyage 100 nautical miles from a place of refuge. a place 100 nautical miles from More Information More Appendix 2. see Centre, Canada Transport local consult your To Chapter 2 Check your vessel The first step towards running a safe operation is having a safe vessel. This chapter presents the safety requirements for vessels, because once you own a vessel, you are responsible for making sure it meets all safety requirements every time it is used.

The principal construction requirements are explained in this chapter. It also explains the labels that builders, rebuilders, importers and resellers must put on vessels as their declaration that it complies with Canadian construction requirements. If you are buying a new vessel, this chapter will tell you what to look for and what it means. If you are buying a used vessel, consider hiring a marine surveyor to assess its condition and suitability, and to confirm that it meets the requirements for its intended use.

Construction Requirements

The Small Vessel Regulations (Part 7) require that vessels meet the construction requirements that were in effect when the vessel was built, when it was imported into Canada, or when it was converted to commercial use — whichever comes later.

These requirements are set out in the Small Vessel Regulations and the Construction Standards for Small Vessels (TP 1332). The construction requirements are the minimum requirements for safety that must be met by anyone designing or building

a vessel for personal use or for sale. Vessel importers must also make sure that the Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small vessels they import meet these same standards.

If your vessel was built, imported, or converted to commercial use: • on or after April 29, 2010, when the new Small Vessel Regulations came into force, it must meet the non-pleasure craft construction requirements of the Small Vessel Regulations and the 2010 edition of the Construction Standards for Small Vessels (TP 1332). • before April 29, 2010, it must meet the non-pleasure craft requirements of the 2004 edition of the Construction Standards for Small Vessels (TP 1332), or, as applicable, the alternatives set out for vessels built before April 2005 in the Small Vessel Regulations.

15 16 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide for Standardization) for designcategory stability. construction of category requirements the and importer, the design or limitations, builder such the as the model, ISO vessel (International the Organization indicate will notice compliance vessel.The the of importation or rebuilding manufacture, vessel met the construction requirements as they read on the date of construction, the that declaring importer or builder the by statement a are notices Compliance to thefirst owner ofthe vessel. small declaration this copyof newgivea and Conformity of Declaration preparea also must all to attached be must vessels.commercial notice builder,The vesselmanufacturer,the of importer rebuilderor compliance a 2011, 29, April From Compliance Notices compliance noticeto thevessel unless: in Canada to submit a Declaration of Conformity to Transport Canada and attach a The must verify thatthevessels meetthesamerequirements. they import are building the vessel for yourself or for someone else. Likewise, vessel importers you whether true is requirements.This construction the to it build must sale, engine or fitted with a fuel-burning appliance, whether for personal use or for building a vessel that is or can be fitted withThe construction arequirements propulsionestablish minimum enginerequirements orfor safety. an auxiliary Built-In Safety Consolidated ConstructionRequirements find all the construction requirements for small commercial vessels and pleasure craft Sections of the of Sections in information boxes in the in boxes information in in oneplace. • • Small Vessel Regulations require the builder or the importer of a vessel for use produced andcanonly befitted withanoutboard engine. it isanopenvessel thatisnotmass- oftraditional construction it hasbeenbuiltfor orimported personal use; or related to construction have been included been have construction to related VesselRegulations Small so that you can you that Vesselsso Small for Standards Construction Anyone Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 17 Be aware that if you intend to use a vessel that vessel a use to intend you if that aware Be , as the owner, are responsible for making sure your vessel vessel your making sure for responsible are , as the owner, you indicate the vessel’s overall condition; and overall condition; indicate the vessel’s identify problems and potential problems so that you can take appropriate establish, as far as can be determined without taking the vessel apart, any areas that do not meet regulatory requirements; do not meet regulatory requirements; that areas action. not more than 6 metres long; long; 6 metres than not more and craft; long – pleasure metres than 6 more vessels. long – non-pleasure metres than 6 more • • • • • • Marine surveyors (and marine consultants) can be found in the Pages Yellow or on marine surveyors that accredit their members may be a good place to startmarine surveyors that accredit looking. Don’t Don’t know all the safety requirements? Not sure you can properly assess a vessel’s the Internet, however the areas and level of expertise can vary from one surveyor to professional will: professional condition? another. Before hiring someone, check the individual’s knowledge of small commercial commercial small of knowledge individual’s the check someone, hiring Before another. vessel requirements, ask vessel about requirements, their experience, and Associations get of references. Getting Professional Help Professional Getting Think about having your vessel surveyed. A good survey carried out by a competent For vessels more than 6 metres long, the requirements for pleasure craft and non- and craft pleasure for requirements the long, metres 6 than more vessels For same. the not are vessels pleasure requirements, craft the is than to pleasure more 6 long built metres that was it may have to meet additional construction requirements before use you it can commercially. Depending on the type and the use may include of such things the as a vessel, stability assessment, these bilge pumping arrangements and additional fire safety equipment.Consider hiring a marine surveyorto see if and determine boat any your complies requirements with the vessel non-pleasure required modificationsyou must make, ifyou are whenRemember, not you sure. put it in operation, requirements. meets all regulatory For For vessels that are not more than notices 6 Compliance metres long, the vessels. construction non-pleasure and requirements craft pleasure both for same the are for vessels not more than 6 metres long will indicate recommended safe limits for an for designed is it if and, persons of number and kilograms in capacity maximum power. the maximum motor, outboard There There are three vessel categories for compliance notices 2-1, (see Table on the page): next 18 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Table 2-1: Compliance NoticeInformation by Category To keep your vessel ingoodcondition: ofvesseltype indicated onthelabel. ofthe requirements theconstruction Vessel Regulations and it meets you modifications, that without confident maintained feel well should been has it and notice compliance operation. If you bought youryour vessel fromrun a reputableto requirementssource, it has construction the appropriate the in expert an be to Youhaveshouldn’t Maintaining Your Vessel 2. 1.

Calculated according to themethodssetoutinConstructionStandards for Small Vessels. See ISODesignCategories, page21,for anexplanation oftheISOdesigncategories. Length of Vessel • • • Less than or equal to 6 m More than 6 m fix any problems you find according tothe requirements. follow themanufacturer’s recommendations for maintenance; and Appendix 4,andthecompliance checklist in Appendix 5); check itregularly (seethesamplemaintenance schedule in Note: Generic Compliance Notice for both Pleasure Craft and Non-Pleasure Vessels Non-Pleasure and Craft Pleasure both for Notice Compliance Generic • • • • • limitations that may apply to the vessel the to apply may that limitations design of astatement contain may at the time of construction of time the at craft pleasure for requirements construction the with compliance of astatement contains may contain a statement of design limitations that may apply to the vessel the to apply may that limitations design of astatement contain may and apply; not may limits safe recommended the of any which in circumstances the and powered) outboard (if power engine contains recommended maximum safe limits safe maximum recommended contains construction; of time the at vessels small for requirements construction the with compliance of astatement contains Compliance Notice for Pleasure Craft Pleasure for Notice Compliance 6 metres are now identical. now are 6 metres to equal or than less vessels non-pleasure and craft pleasure for requirements Construction Pleasure Craft Pleasure Construction Standards for Small Vessels that apply to the Vessel Type Vessel 2 of the vessel for load, number of persons and and persons of number load, for vessel the of Compliance Notice for Non-Pleasure Vessels Non-Pleasure for Notice Compliance • • categories design (e.g. ISO limitations environmental or design any of astatement contains both pleasure and non-pleasure purposes non-pleasure and pleasure both for used be may vessel the that indicates and construction of time the at vessels non-pleasure for requirements construction the with compliance of astatement contains Non-Pleasure Vessels Non-Pleasure 1 ) that may apply to the vessel the to apply may ) that Small Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 19 Ship Small

1 requires the owner and operator of the a and owner operator requires Regulations Vessel Small reduce such risks, you will be less likely to do something that may , Part 6 and Part 7. Regulations Vessel Small

in the assessment, you will need an additional assessment that includes these factors. these includes that assessment additional an need will you assessment, the in it works when you need it. but you use it to tow or lift heavy objects, or carry loads in a way not taken into account into taken not way a in loads carry or objects, heavy lift or tow to it use you but material so that it will not sink. Make sure this material is kept in good condition so that so condition good in kept is material this sure Make sink. not will it that so material typical operation. For example, if your vessel was assessed to the standard ISO 12217, ISO standard the to assessed was vessel your if example, For operation. typical stability to safely carry out its intended operations.” If a vessel not more than 6 metres long can be swamped, it must carry flotation Is your vessel stable? That depends on what you use it for. on what you That depends stable? vessel Is your Only you can be sure of that. Stability assessments by a manufacturer assume a 1. The owner and operator are responsible for ensuring that “the vessel has adequate in addition to the information contained in this guide. contained the information in addition to Regulations Vessel If you use your vessel for towing or pushing, refer to section 520 of the How much cargo you carry and where and how you store it all affect your vessel’s vessel’s your carry you it much cargo How all affect store and and you where how So will stability. That taking is on why water. watertight integrity and the pumping also critical items. safety are and bailing system Safety Bulletin 07/2006: Guidance for Assessing Intact Stability and Buoyancy of Stability Assessing and Intact Buoyancy Guidance for Safety Bulletin 07/2006: assessment methods. acceptable for Vessels Existing Small Non-pleasure If your vessel is more than 6 metres long and was built to the non-pleasure craft requirements after April 1, 2005, the builder was required to assess using the its ISO stability small for standard vessels or another stability standard. acceptable to consultant a hire should you information, the you give cannot manufacturer to the If refer 2005, April 1, before built was vessel the If stability. vessel’s the assess Stability is the characteristic of amendment the to a vessel that carry helps safely stability to has adequate that the vessel “ensure to vessel commercial it stay upright. A recent operations.” out its intended Loss of Stability You You must treat construction the how understand some you If deserve. they hazards respect the with — — overboard loss of stability, explosion, firerequirements and person them. increase Know More About Critical Safety Items Safety Critical About More Know 20 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide regularly andkeep themingoodcondition. that fittings and piping of sufficient strength are used and you must also check them is in a fire-risk area, the closure system must be fire-resistant. You must make sure except for wet exhaust systems thatdonotrequire thefitting ofsuchaclosure. Ifit strength of the hull and must have a valve or some other way of keeping water out, Holes that go through the hull below the waterline must not decrease the structural Other ways you canprevent downflooding (water cominginto thehull)are to: watertightness of level when secured. a provide they that so construction marine of and lights windows port hatches, doors, for call requirements construction The taken. not many but hull, the of accident point reports out where simple steps to out prevent this waterfrom happening were keep to have you that understand people Most Watertight Integrity • • • • where this could occur. happening by beingable to close themorby avoiding situations vents —couldletwater inandtake steps to prevent thisfrom Know whichopenings onyour vessel —suchasengineroom manufacturer to seeifitmeetsthestandard. component you want to install isnotonthelist,check withthe select Certified Products, thenHatches, Windows, Doors. Ifthe standard atwww.imci.org. Click onBoatsandComponents and hatches, windows anddoors thathave beencertified to meetthe certified to meetthisstandard. You canfind, for example, alistof it must meetthisstandard. For your protection, use only items more than6metres long andwas built onorafter 1, 2005, April — Strength andwatertightness requirements. Ifyour vessel is Small craft — Windows, portlights, hatches, deadlightsanddoors this easily by demanding thatrepairs meetthestandard ISO 12216 done withsafety glassorequivalent strength material. You cando Make sure thatrepairs are to lightsandskylights windows, port when underway. Train your crew to keep hatches, doors and otheropeningsclosed sure thatthey keep water out. closureCheck systems andservice andseals regularly to make Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 21 . . Pumps must have a capacity of at least 1 A bilge pumping system is required on vessels more than 12 metres in length. metres than 12 more on vessels is required A bilge pumping system Find out your vessel’s design category from the builder so you can operate with a better understanding of your vessel’s stability limitations. better understanding of your vessel’s environmental operating limits for stability and buoyancy, as shown in Table 2-2, below. below. 2-2, Table in shown as buoyancy, and stability for limits operating environmental ISO Design Categories design categories for small craft: A, B, C and D. Assessment to the standard ISO The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has established four 12217 determines a vessel’s design category. The design category establishes the

Refer to Chapters 5 and 8 to learn about pumps and stability. 5 and 8 to more Chapters to Refer You must be able to access your bilge pump system and watertight compartmentswatertight and system pump bilge your access to able be must You compartments, watertight bail or pump manually and system the service can you so cannot back-siphonage that so arranged are pipes discharge that Check needed. if of trim in on the or event list strainers occur — — and suitable even that are there compartment. each the suction line from 0.91 litres/second (865 US gallons/hr or 3,275 litres/hr). Automatic bilge pumps be must at and an the there indicator helm to switch a override manual have must let you know when the pump is If running. your vessel has sleeping quarters, the (84 decibels). sleepers wake alarms be loud enough to must high bilge level 1. To meet the constructionTo vessels that requirements, are more than 6 metres long must have a way of pumping or bailing each watertight compartment unless the compartmentthe or sealed capsize is to it for water enough on take cannot vessel and not easy to Bilge access. spaces that cannot be seen easily from the vessel operating position must have a high bilge level alarm, bilge and pump or either a bilge an pumping system automatic Bilge pumping and systems that detect water levels are important Bilge pumping that levels safety and detect water features, systems capsizing to lead quickly can bilges the in water where vessels small for especially must have a You or way to sinking. pump or bail each watertight compartment in condition. operating any Pumping or Bailing System or Bailing Pumping In cases where the well, cockpit or recess is not designed to shed water overboard, overboard, water shed to designed not is recess or cockpit well, the where cases In accumulate. and board do on come not could rely water on where conditions your of pumping out Stay arrangement conditions. to keep your vessel dry in adverse if possible. approach, to port that is safe or shore the nearest of refuge Head for Drainage certaina retain may that recess a or cockpit a well, a with built be may vessel Your water shed to scuppers or drains with fitted be may spaces These water. of quantity obstructions. any clear of always are or scuppers the drains sure Be overboard. 22 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Table 2-2: ISODesignCategory Environmental Limits by atechnician qualified installation. inmarine done work haveanyyou that and equipment marine-rated only use you that sure comply.Makeyou if see to vessel your check and them refrigerators.Read and heatersstoves,cabin as such appliances systemsand fuel-burning of installation why10is and That 7 6, Parts the of Using gasoline or compressed gases on board a vessel creates a risk of explosion. Explosion the Vessel Stabilityweb pageonthe Transport Canada Safety Marine website. visit general, in stability vessel standardsor stability ISO Tothe about more learn Note: * height. (Notapplicable to DesignCategory D, whichusesmaximum wave height.) corresponds to thewave heightestimated by anexperienced observer. Somewaves willbedouble this The significant wave heightisthemeanofhighestone-third ofthe waves, whichapproximately Design category Design use gaseous fuel, liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas or naptha naptha or gas natural compressed prohibited is gas, petroleum that liquefied appliances fuel, and systems gaseous use installing vessel, your on passengers carry you If D C A B . up to, and including, 6 (33 knots) 6(33 including, and to, up up to, and including, 4(25 knots) including, and to, up up to, and including, 8(41 knots) including, and to, up Beaufort scale (knots) scale Beaufort exceeding 8 (54 knots) 8(54 exceeding force Wind Small VesselRegulationsand use the restrict exceeding 4msignificant* exceeding up to 2msignificant* to up 4msignificant* to up 0.5 maximum 0.5 Wave height Wave Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 23 ) for for ) 2 Small Vessel extinguisher weighing not weighing extinguisher 2 Ship Safety Bulletin Automotive 03/2006: or other agent for the size of the engine space. the size or other agent for 2 Vessels Vessels longer than 6 metres with requirement with engine a portable spaces fireextinguisher small weighing less enough than 23 to kg can and meet be that completely the discharged in the time period specified in the each cubic metre of the space). space). of the each cubic metre Regulations may also use the discharge port option. For example, for an engine CO kg 10 typical a metres, cubic 8 of volume a of space Smoke Smoke detectors are required in accommodation and commercial service A vessels. fire spaces alarm of panel small required is on all vessels than 6 that metres are more long. Requirements for the panel vary with the vessel length. On A detector that activates a remote position audible when the temperature either and reaches a pre-set level or increases visible rapidly alarm smaller On at long. metres 6 than more vessels all on space engine the the in required is operating in the engine space of fire the presence if only is required a heat detector vessels, be noticed. cannot easily For For vessels that are no more than 6 metres long, engine the a into extinguisher discharge fire portable a portdischarge to open can (hole, you that closure) with a space system. withis unless extinguishing fire arequired, the fixed is vessel fitted a keep and fighting fire for is it that show to labelled is hole the sure make must must extinguisher You The nearby. fires room engine for only used be to extinguisher fire dioxide (CO carbon of kg 1.2 least (at space the of size the for enough large be Fire Safety Fire An important requirement for fire fighting is that there is way toa put out firea in enclosed engine spaces without needing to open the engine space access hatch or door. The danger is reduced by not allowing fumes to accumulate and by possible eliminating ignition You must sources. have a mechanical blower in any gasoline engine enclosed space, and you must run the blower for at least four minutes — more if that’s what the manufacturer recommends — before starting the explosions, engine. of risk a is there where used be partselectrical must Ignition-protected so take care The when making repairs. Additional protection: If you have propane and risk of leaks of explosion. aware be made to is a good way detector on board, a marine propane fume explains what can happen when repairs repairs when happen can what explains Environment Marine a in Dangerous Parts made using non-marine parts. are All other vessels must have a fixed fire extinguishingsystem that is certifiedmarine for use and has enough CO more than 23 kg may be used. be used. may than 23 kg more 24 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide does occur: Fire prevention tips detailed requirements. the and Regulations VesselSmall On permitted. are alarm larger vessels, all built-indetectors must be connected to a the fire panel. alarm Refer with to the detectors independent vessels, smaller 2. vessels. Details are given intheConstructionStandards for Small Vessels. Guardrails or some other way to prevent falls on and overboard are required for all Falls: OnandOverboard housekeeping.tips these Follow poor and installation exhaust engine improper heaters, portable Most boat fires are the result of electrical problems, fuel leaks or vapours, unwatched

Based ontheSeattle Fire website (www.seattle.gov/fire/pubEd/marine/boatOwners.htm) Department , withpermission. • • • • • • • • • • • manufacturer’s recommendations, andknow how to use them. and replace fireService extinguishers according to the when you move to getone. Keep fire extinguishers near exits sothat you don’t trap yourself Know your escaperoutes. Follow proper refuelling procedures. begin to break down therags, causingheatandpossibly afire. rags wrapped upinagrocerybagisnotsafe. The chemicalswill Put oily rags inametal container withatight-fitting lid. Leaving oily exhaust orany otherhotsurfaces. Do notleave any combustible material incontact withtheengine Heaters must besafely fixed inplace. Always watch equipment,includingheaters. operating electrical detector, ifapplicable. gasolineInstall amarine fumedetector andapropane fuel the vessel manufacturer before anengine. starting mechanical ventilation for atleastfour minutes orasindicated by Verify are properly thatallcompartments vented. Always usethe by aqualified technician. Have any gaseous fuelsystem inspected atleastonceayear upgrade to thewiring meettheneedsofyour vessel. andfuelsystemsInspect electrical regularly. Have aprofessional 2 to reduce the risk of fire on your vessel and to be ready if one if ready be to and vessel your on fire of risk the reduce to for VesselsSmall for Standards Construction Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 25 3 demand that the work comply with the non-pleasure craft craft the non-pleasure with that the workdemand comply and ; Regulations Vessel of the Small requirements in working with the has experience the builder sure make and the construction requirements. regulations A modification or repair or a series of modificationschanges or the repairs capacity that or substantially size of a vessel or vessel, that the affects nature its of watertight integrity a or system its on stability board or, except a pleasurerestorationcraft,antiquewoodenthe in an substantially thatof increases its the case of service life. • • , Part 7. Regulations Vessel Small

3. Whatever the age of the vessel, any major modifications must meet the construction the meet must modifications major any vessel, the of age the Whatever in place when the work began. requirements A “major modification” is defined as follows: as is defined “major modification” A When When you make a major modification,you may must Canada Transport adviseTransport Canada, information. technical other or who plans supply to you ask may also request plans or other documentation to verify that a newly built or imported machinery a vessel complies These with plans the will constructionusually be requirements. a system; propulsion the of diagram a vessel; the of arrangement general arrangement and the identification of the machinery, along with a description of the bilge andfuel and pumping firesystems; systems fightingsystems, a one-line electrical diagram. If you are doing the work yourself, make sure you understand what the requirements requirements the what understand you sure make yourself, work the doing are you If begin. you before are Starting April 29, 2011, the builder of new vessels must provide you with a Declaration Declaration a with you provide must vessels new of builder the 2011, 29, April Starting of Conformity, in addition to the compliance notice that must be attached to vessel. The the builder must also give Transport Canada a copy of the of Declaration Conformity and keep on file thetechnical documentation or information used, including the tests or calculations construction requirements. performed, to ensure compliance with the Once a is vessel put service,making into sure for the is owner vessel responsible or modified: built a vessel having are you If requirements. the legal that it meets Building or Modifying a Vessel a or Modifying Building 26 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide with your proposal. TransportapproachCanada you before acceptable is safety of level its that sure surveyortomake marine a checkwith design, unusual vesselof Beforea youget level ofsafety asprovided by theregulations. being suitable for that of type vessel — so long as it will produce at least the same as industry marine the by recognizedstandards and practices using built be can volume, high-powered vessels used exclusively for competitive racing.low- other and Such hydroplaneswing-in-ground-effect and craft;vessels;vesselssubmarines; requirements. construction supported dynamically include Examplescertain meet In some cases, a vessel’s design may be so different that it would be unsafe for it to only to commercial river rafting, but otheroperations may beaddedover time. The use. or design vessel The of Unusual Design Special-Purpose Vessels and Vessels a nt e utbe o sm oeain de to due operations some for suitable be not may Regulations Vessel Small currently apply currently Regulations VesselsSpecial-purpose Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 27 Small Vessel Regulations Vessel Small www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2010-91// Regulations Vessels Special-purpose www.laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/SOR-2008-121/ (TP 1332) Vessels Small for Construction Standards www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/tp/TP1332/menu.htm in a Dangerous Parts Automotive 03/2006: Ship Safety Bulletin Marine Environment www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/bulletins/2006/03-eng.htm Assessing Intact Guidance for 07/2006: Ship Safety Bulletin Vessels of Existing Small Non-pleasure Stability and Buoyancy www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/bulletins/2006/07-eng.htm Standard Stability Stability – Using the ISO Small Craft Vessel FAQs ; ISO 12217-1 www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/vessel-stability/menu.htm • • • • • • Visit the Small Vessels Visit section Canada Marinethe of Vessels Transport Small Safety the website at . www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/small-vessels/CSV-upto15.htm More Information Information More 2. Appendix see Centre, Canada Transport local consult your To Chapter 3 Do the paperwork Vessel Registration

In Canada, you must register commercial vessels of all sizes. This includes human- powered craft such as kayaks and white-water rafts used by guides for guided trips, but not lifeboats or other survival craft on board a larger ship, which are inspected as a part of the ship’s equipment. A pleasure craft licence is not acceptable for a commercial vessel.

You should have your registration documents on board at all times. The penalty for operating an unregistered vessel is from $250 to $10,000 — per day!

If your vessel is no more than 15 gross tonnage, you may register it in either the Small Vessel Register or the Canadian Register of Vessels. If your vessel is more than 15 gross tonnage, or if you want to register a mortgage, you must register it in the Canadian Register of Vessels. Table 3-1 below compares the two registers.

Tonnage is determined by a tonnage measurer, who will charge a fee. For some vessels that are no longer than 15 metres, the tonnage can be calculated without a tonnage measurer by using a simple formula. Check the Tonnage Measurements section of the Small Vessel Register website to see if your vessel is one of these. Table 3-1: Comparison of Small Vessel Register and Canadian Register of Vessels Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small Small Vessel Register Canadian Register of Vessels Commercial vessel of 15 gross tonnage Any vessel owned by a qualified person* Eligible vessels or less owned by a qualified person* Not registered in another country Not registered in another country

How your vessel will be Official number Official number and unique name known

Registration fee $50 per five-year term** $250 – one-time only

Mortgage registration No Yes allowed

* A Canadian citizen or permanent resident (within the meaning of subsection 2(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act) or a corporation incorporated under Canadian federal or provincial laws. ** The Vessels Registry Fees Tariff allows for the registration of a “fleet of vessels,” which means two or more vessels of less than 5 gross tonnage that are owned by the same person, other than a federal, provincial, territorial or municipal government, for a flat fee of $50 if the owner applies for all registrations/renewals at the same time.

29 30 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide o mr ifrain n o t rgse yu vse, e te oe Information More the section attheendofthischapter. see vessel, your register to how on information more For begin with “C”), itwillbetreateddoesn’t asifitwere registered number until: licence (your Customs Canada with vessel your licensed you If licence (your Systembegins with “C”) before July Licensing 1,2007,Vessel Small itwillbetreated asifitwere registered the until: in vessel your licensed you If Licensed Vessels for vessel are markings shown onthereverse of sideoftheCertificate Registry. of RegisterVessels,Canadianrequirements the registeredin is vessel your If practicable sothatthenumber isclearly visible from eachsideofthevessel. as bow the to close as vessel the to attached permanently board a on or vessel the of bow the of side each on displayed be mustbackground. number their The with contrasts that colour a in and high mm 75 than less not charactersblock in VesselsregisteredSmall the in Vessel Register Officialdisplaymusttheir Number Vessel Markings The vessel owner must notify the vessel Registrar within 30 days of any change to change any of days 30 within Registrar vessel the notify must owner vessel The If you fail to give notification, your registration will be will registration your notification, give to fail you If Notice ofChanges from $250to$10,000. ofRegistry, shownontheCertificate the information including: • • • • • • • • vessel alterationormodification; company namechange;or change ofaddress; transfer ofownership. July 1,2012. it issoldto someoneelse; or, ifitisnotsold the licenceexpires. it issoldto someoneelse; or, ifitisnotsold invalid and you may be fined be may you and invalid Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 31 (MLA) sets the liability of marine operators Marine Liability Act ormation (2001, c. 6) c. (2001, Act Marine Liability www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/acts/2001c6/menu.htm Marine Liability Regulations laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2002-307 www. For the Canadian Register of Vessels: Vessels: of Register the Canadian For www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/oep/vesselreg/registration/procedures.htm For the Small Vessel Register: Register: Vessel the Small For www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/oep/vesselreg/smallcomm/menu.htm • • You may also contact the Vessel Registration Office during business hours from from hours during business Office Registration Vessel the also contact may You or by help line (1-877-242-8770) a toll-free using America in North by anywhere ). email ([email protected]

To register your vessel, follow the steps on the Vessel Registration Office website. Office Registration Vessel on the the steps follow vessel, your register To To consult your local Transport Canada Centre, see Appendix 2. see Centre, Canada Transport local consult your To More Inf More Liability insurance losses covers if you cause property damage or bodily injury to The a passenger. It is a good idea for any business to purchase insurance. Some types of coverage insurance. It purchase is to a business any good idea for are required by and law, others simply make good It sense. is up to you to make the right right kind and of protection. amount have you sure Insurance Insurance Many cities and provincial governments require details. proof local authorities for your Contact permits. issuing before of coverage appropriate insurance for for passengers, cargo, pollution, and property damage. It applies to commercial vessels and sets a maximum liability $350,000 of per for operators approximately for provides also MLA The liability. of waivers of use the prohibits also It passenger. linking liability to the Canada Marinedegree of Transport fault or Consult neglect. learn to more. [email protected] or email Policy Chapter 4 Assure a competent crew One of the highest priorities for a vessel’s safety is having enough properly trained, competent crew members to operate the vessel.

The information in this chapter will help you understand how the size, design and power of your vessel, along with its purpose and area of operation, determine which of the Marine Personnel Regulations apply to your operation so that you can comply.

Responsibilities of Owner and Operator

The vessel owner must: • develop procedures for safe operation of the vessel in normal and emergency conditions; • ensure that the crew is trained so that it can carry out its duties with skill; and • maintain a record of training that has been carried out.

Check out the Transport Canada website for examples of policies and procedures that you can review and change to suit your operation.

These policies and procedures support the operator’s duty to make sure the crew is trained and able to carry them out well. Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small

The owner must also make sure the operator has the certification necessary to operate the vessel. Together, the owner and operator must make sure the crew meets the certification and training requirements.

To learn more about certification and training requirements, refer to: • Marine Personnel Regulations • The Examination and Certification of Seafarers (TP 2293) • Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course (TP 14692) • Marine Emergency Duties Training Program (TP 4957) or contact your local Transport Canada Centre (see Appendix 2).

33 34 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide although there are some exceptions. kW, 750 than more is power the if tugs and workboats on and 75 kilowatts (kW) than more is power the if vessels passenger to on required person is an extra machinery after look general, In fixed. permanently not are that motors outboard the in defined as construction open of are they unless power,propulsive their on depending more, or tonnage be required may gross are 5 also that for vessels certification Engineering Marine required to safely handlethetasks below: members crew of number the is vessel your for complement crew minimum The fornecessary thesafety ofthevessel andthepeopleonboard itsvoyage. during tasks the perform to members crew enough have must Canada in vessel Every Crew Size the nearest Transport Canada Centre (see Appendix 2). If you need help in determining the manning requirements for On a vessel of at least 5 gross tonnage, at least two people are required to maintain to requiredare people two least at tonnage, gross 5 least at of vessel a On If the vessel does not return to port at night to allow time for rest,for time allow to night at persons two least at port to return not does vessel the If Deck Watch Requirements who hold the certificate required to operate the vessel must be on board to meet the meet to board on be must vessel the operate to required certificate the hold who requirements for the deck watch, in addition to any other personnel required to meet requiredto personnel other any to addition in watch, deck the requirementsfor the deckwatch,unlessvessel: minimum crew requirements. • • • 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. ground andthatdoesnotuselinesorchains. nae o a oae f o mr ta 5 atcl ie wti te iis f a of limits the within miles nautical 5 than more not of voyage a on engaged rvds n nbtutd l-on ve fo te teig position steering the from view all-round unobstructed an provides is engaged in a log sorting or yarding operation that is carried out at a booming a at out carried is that yardingoperation or sorting log a in engaged is is atugassistinganothervesselwhileattachedtoitbytow line;or harbour, ingoodvisibilitybetweensunriseandsunset;or

Provide first aidonboard. anchored ormoored, suchaswhenpassengers are onboard. Requirements circumstances below) orundercertain whilesecurely Marine Personnel Regulations whileunderway (seeDeck Watch Maintain adeck watch inaccordance withsection216 ofthe Keep aqualified operator oncontinuous radio watch. power system. on thevessel andoperate theship’s pumpingandemergency Handle fire-extinguishing equipmentatany onelocation required liferaft). Safely craft launchsurvival (onequalified person for each or are propelled by propelled are or RegulationsPersonnel Marine your vessel, contact and is Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 35 – At least one crew member must hold a valid certificate hold a valid member must one crew At least aid – First a Near on vessel is engaged aid while a in marine first basic marine A valid Voyage. Waters Class 2 or Sheltered Voyage, Coastal on a engaged vessels for required is aid course first advanced aid training a first In some cases, Class 1. Voyage, Near Coastal or territory a province by recognized as a minimum) (2 days course Ship Safety Bulletin to refer information more For is acceptable. to Designated the Person For Requirements Training 03/2009: Aid of First Validity of and Period Vessel a on Board Aid First Provide Marine First Territory, or By a Province Recognized Courses Training Certificates. Training Care Aid and Marine Medical be must of the vessel The operator – competency Operator and for the size type of or higher, level, certified at the appropriate 4-1 for Table See undertaken. that is being and the voyage vessel be necessary. of certification and when it will required the level sure make must and operator The owner – training Basic safety and safety familiarization on board receive members that all crew assigned function (see start any perform they to before training TP4957). - Program Training Section 4-Marine Duties Emergency is a Pleasure required competency of operator Unless the level also obtain member must crew (PCOC), each Card Operator Craft as MED or Marine also known a certificate training, in basic safety completing 4‑1 before Table in shown at the level Duties, Emergency six months of sea service. 1. 2. 3. Certification thatshows that a crew areas: in three crews vessel all non-pleasure has is mandatory for required atleast the minimum of training level Crew Certification Crew 36 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 5. 4. Vessels ssenger-Carrying n ers m, n vyg cas te iiu rqieet fr competency for requirements minimum operator the vessel the for class, voyage and (m), metres in length and (GT) tonnage gross in size type, vessel by shows, below,Table 4-1, Table 4-1: Operator Competency/ EmergencyMarine Duties (MED) Personnel Regulations. order to meet the requirements for the minimum complement set out in the requirements training 4 ---PCOC 5

Refer to TP 10655, 4957, 13008 14692, 10655, TP to Refer 150 GT (Domestic) Master GT <60 Master Limited Proficiency Operator Vessel SVOP –Small Card Operator Craft –Pleasure PCOC Vessels: Commercial Small for Certificates Competency Operator 4 requirements for emergency marine duties. Where aPleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)meetstherequirements for operatorycompetency, italsomeetsthetraining accommodations and it isnotaferry. vessel thatoperates March only 31andDecember1onasheltered between waters voyage, provided itdoesnothave berthed personnel) isacceptable for crew members thatare notrequired toifthe holdacertificate vessel isapassenger-carrying emergency inmarine A training dutieswith certificate respect to smallseasonalpassenger vessel safety (non-certificated Workboats Passenger-Carrying Vessels Less than or equal equal or than Less Less than or equal equal or than Less no more than 8m than more no and either: 5 GT and and and passengers • • More than 5GT than More 5GT than More No more than 6 than more No more more 5 GT and (except tugs) (except (except tugs) (except passengers more than6 8 m; or more than than 8m than than 8m than No more more No Vessel Tugs Training Requirements Marine Personnel Regulations Personnel Marine the from different If only. reference easy for is table This limited, contiguous contiguous limited, limited, contiguous contiguous limited, for each person required to be on board in board on be to required person each for red) in (shown Master 150 GT Master 150 GT Master Near Coastal, Coastal, Near (if endorsed for for endorsed (if (if endorsed for for endorsed (if as well as the marine emergency duties emergency marine the as well as blue) in (shown (Domestic) (Domestic) MED BST MED MED BST MED Class 1 Class waters) waters) nautical miles miles nautical MED A1, GT MED <60 A3 or A2 Master Limited MED A1,MED A2 MED A1,MED A2 More than 2 than More from shore from MED A1, GT MED <60 A3 or A2 Master Limited MED A1, GT MED <60 A3 or A2 Master Limited SVOP SVOP or A3 or or A3 or , the regulations shall prevail. shall regulations , the Near Coastal, Class 2 Class Coastal, Near PCOC – Pleasure Craft Operator Card Operator Craft –Pleasure PCOC Safety Basic Vessel Non-Pleasure –Small A3 MED Safety Vessel Passenger –Small A2 MED Safety A1MED –Basic Safety Basic Watchkeeping) and Certification Training, for (Standard –STCW (BST) Training Safety Basic MED Training (MED) Duties Emergency Marine 2 nautical miles or or miles 2 nautical MED A1,MED A3 or A2 less from shore shore from less MED A1,MED A2 SVOP SVOP or A3 or PCOC Sheltered Waters Sheltered MED A1,MED A3 or A2 MED A1,MED A3 or A2 5 PCOC SVOP SVOP Marine 5 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 37 . To . To learn what a Small Vessel 7 Small Vessel Machinery Operator (SVMO-R) is the minimum Marine Engineer Certificaterequired for according to a schedule that meets the main to according and recommendations, engine manufacturer’s a marine engineer who holds at least a by Fourth-Class Marineby a Engineer Certificate or by the main engine service firm that is accredited has entered and with which the owner manufacturer and schedule; contract a maintenance into 6

the vessel drives with at least two engines that allow for continued continued with at least two drives for engines that allow the vessel thrust if one engine fails; and steering features alarms, and emergency gauges, the engine and all required the bridge; from controlled are all times; with the home base at is maintained contact radio and Machinery carries out set checks Operator Vessel the Small each departure; before tests is carried out: maintenance i. ii. or at on board kept are of the pre-departure procedures records its less than 5 nautical miles from home port travels if the vessel home port. passenger vessels with propulsive power from 750 to 1499 kW; and kW; 1499 750 to from power with propulsive passenger vessels kW 1999 750 to from power workboats with propulsive • • (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 0.746 to convert to kilowatts. Examples: 100 hp ≈ 75 kW, 1006 hp ≈ 750 kW Examples: 100 hp ≈ 75 kW, If you know your propulsive power in horsepower, multiply total horsepower by Converting to kilowatts to Converting Valid only on the vessel(s) listed on the certificate. listed on the vessel(s) only Valid determined when the certificateThe limits are is issued.

If the voyage goes beyond these limits or the vessel has greater propulsive power, power, propulsive greater has vessel the or limits these beyond goes voyage the If . Regulations of the Marine Personnel sections 218-226 to refer on voyages that last less than 6 hours and are either a Limited Near Coastal Voyage, Voyage, Coastal Near Limited a either are and hours 6 than less last that voyages on met: conditions are if all the following Voyage, Waters Class 2 or a Sheltered The SVMO is also acceptable for: for: acceptable is also The SVMO Machinery Operator must know, refer to the Guide (TP 14814). Study Examination 7. 6. The Small Vessel Machinery Operator (SVMO) or Small Vessel Machinery Operator Operator Machinery Vessel Small or (SVMO) Operator Machinery Vessel Small The – Restricted Small Vessel Machinery Operator (SVMO) Operator Machinery Vessel Small passenger passenger vessels that have propulsive power from 75 to kW 749 and do not go beyond a Limited Near Coastal Class Voyage, 2 38 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide a person holding a Master’s Certificate and a Marine Engineer’s Certificate Engineer’s Marine a and Certificate Master’sappropriate to thepower rating ofthemain enginescanactinbothroles if: a holding long, metres exceeds person 20 than that morea vessel not is a vessel your on If length. engineer registered in and metres operator 20 both as act may person No Dual CapacityOperator andMarine Engineer show how well they: procedures survival and emergency, safety, to crew’s ability to respond efficiently in distress situations by asking questions your related that check time. any at requirements crew’s meets Inspectorsyour maytest also maycertification partners enforcement its or inspectors Canada Transport safety knowing on depends passengers procedures andusing safety equipmentquickly and andproperly whenneeded. crew, vessel, your of safety The Proving Proficiency • • • • • • • • of age, thatcanhelp if there isanemergency. there isanothercrew memberonboard, whoisatleast18 years station whilekeeping anavigational lookout; and engine problems can beeasily detected andfixed from thesteering the enginecanbecontrolled from thehelm; fill othersafety-related roles and responsibilities. follow specific operating andemergency procedures; and use safety equipment; operate thevessel; know navigation rules,localconditionsandhazards; y eurn a et oae to voyage test a requiring by or Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 39 Approved Training Courses Training Approved www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/ the safety equipment required on board your boat; boat; your on board required equipment the safety system; Buoyage the Canadian the waterways); share to (how the Road of the Rules and you; to that apply the regulations situations. in emergency respond to how • • • • • Courses Courses in Small Vessel Operator Proficiency(SVOP) and Duties Marine (MED) Emergency are also available and training who certificatespass these can You are courses. consult the issuedlist of to people If you want a Master or Marine Engineer Certificate,you must pass aand written oral exam that covers subjects related to the type of vessel and operate it. Please where consult the you Canada Transport nearest Centre to will determine the 2). Appendix case (see in your that apply requirements . . obs/courses/pcoc/menu.htm online. (TP 10655) Tests Tests can be taken from Canada accredited Transport Marine course providers, Safety who website are at listed on the To get a Pleasure Craft Operator Card you must pass a test, and Transport Canada Canada Transport and test, a pass must you Card Operator Craft Pleasure a get To recommends that you take a The boating course safety you course take it. before such as: topics of basic boating a full range covers Obtaining CertificatesObtaining and Qualifications 40 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide only within thevoyage area andonthevessels namedonit. Master,A date is and issue valid five its for Limited,certificate on years beginning 60 gross tonnage, you must have: To apply for a certificate of competency as Master, Limited, for a vessel of less than Requirements -Master, Limited, Vessel lessthan60gross tonnage 3. 7. 6. 5. 4. 2. 1.

A practical examination onboard thevessel. Seafarers (TP 2293). certificate relates assetoutinThe Examination andCertification of andgrossoperation andthetype tonnage ofthevessel to whichthe A written examination onsubjectmatter appropriate to thearea of radiotelephone installation. Radiocommunication Act ifthevessel isequippedwitha VHF An appropriate radio operator issuedunderthe certificate BasicFirstMarine Aid training certificate. prescribed by theMarinePersonnel Regulations, PartII,Division8. Valid (ifapassenger-carrying MedicalCertificate Marine vessel) by beingapplied thecertificate for. issought,on certificate voyages thatcorrespond to thosepermitted a gross tonnage atleastequivalent to thatofthevessel for whichthe onboard oneormore monthsofseaservice vesselsAt leasttwo of (b) (a) • • • MED usingthevessel’s emergency equipment. respect to BasicSafety orpassapractical examination on Non-passenger vessels: Emergency Marine Duties with Passenger-carrying vessels: seasonal passengervessel personnel). safety (non-certificated personnel)(certificated andMEDwith respect to small MED withrespect to small seasonalpassengervessel safety personnel); or to smallseasonalpassengervessel safety (certificated MED withrespect to basic safety andMEDwithrespect Passenger Vessel Safety; or EmergencyMarine Duties (MED)withrespect to Small Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 41 : : 8 at least 1 month of sea serviceat least 1 a as an engineer or more duties on one or engine-room performing rating and vessels; motor combination of the types time in any of remaining any subsection 147(1) to service the table 2 of set out in item ; Regulations of the Marine Personnel (a) (b) successful completion of training related to the propulsion system and safety systems fitted on the vessel; or vessel; on the fitted systems safety and system the propulsion to related successful completion of training class. same the of vessel a or vessel servicethe on sea of duties engine-room performing days 10 least at of accumulation

have acquired at least two at acquired qualifying service months of follows as have hold an MED training certificate with respect to small passenger certificaterespect hold an MED training with safety; vessel aid; for marinehold a certificate basic first engineering on general knowledge examination pass a written of small vessels; engineering on general knowledge examination pass an oral certificate; an unrestricted for if applying of small vessels, which the for the vessel on board examination pass a practical certificate. restricted for the certificate is sought, if applying (a) (b)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. If applying for a Small Vessel Machinery Operator - Restricted certificate for use on board a passenger carryingvessel that has a for use on board certificate Machinery - Restricted Operator Vessel a Small for If applying Voyages, Waters Class 2 or Sheltered Voyages, Near Coastal Limited kW that carries of less than 750 out only power propulsive with service be replaced qualifying sea for may the requirements

8. Requirements - Small Vessel Machinery Operator Machinery Vessel - Small Requirements An applicant for a Small Vessel Machinery requirements: Operator following certificate must meetthe A Small Vessel Machinery Operator certificateissue date. is valid for five years from its 42 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Certificate with Marine Qualificationthat withMarine wasissued Certificate after 1,2005. January Operator Restricted a hold must person the case, this radio.In onlyvessel’s the CoastalNear wherea vessel on the is Voyage,the and 2 Class VHF-DSCradiois of the radio watch must have a Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC ‑MC) except Sheltereda voyageWatersthan a other on are that Voyage,charge in person the (VHF-DSC)CallingSelective Digital with radio havea VHF must that vesselsFor Communication EquipmentinChapter 5)holdoneofthefollowing: on vessels that are required to be fitted with a very high frequency The Radio Certification Requirements apply to allvessels (seeChapter 13 for more details). the Under Safety Regulations. the of 2 Part with Vessels legislation. safetyunder fall will legislation safety and and health federalcoveredbyare employeesthat health province’s that by covered are that haveemployeesprovincewill a of limits the within onlyoperate that vessels Most to avoidtake accidentsandinjury. should they steps the and hazards foreseeable of aware made be must procedures.Employeesand policy vessel’ssafety the to related training includes members.This crew of safety and health the protect to needed supervision and Every vessel owner and operator must provide all information, instruction, training, Occupational HealthandSafety Training • • • Marine Personnel Regulations Restricted Operator’s (ROC-MC). Certificate General Operator Certificate; or Restricted Operator Qualification; withMaritime Certificate Canada Shipping Act,the 2001Shipping , Canada n the and Code Labour Canada require that persons in charge of a radio watch Safe Working Practices Regulations PracticesWorking Safe aie cuainl elh and Health Occupational Marine ( VHF ) radio (see Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 43 Marine Personnel Regulations Marine Personnel www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2007-115 Regulations Practices Working Safe www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C.R.C.-c.1467/ (TP 10655) Courses Training Approved www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/tp/TP10655/menu.htm (TP 2293) of Seafarers and Certification Examination The www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/tp/TP2293/menu.htm (TP 4957) Program Training Duties Marine Emergency www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/tp/TP4957/menu.htm Guide (TP 14184) Study Examination Operator Machinery Vessel Small www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/tp/TP14814/menu.htm (TP 14692) Program Training Proficiency Operator Vessel Small www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/tp/TP14692/menu.htm Care Medical Aid and Marine Marine First for Standards Training (TP 13008) www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/TP/TP13008/menu.htm the For Requirements Training Ship Safety Bulletin 03/2009: and Period Vessel a Aid on Board First Provide to Designated Person or By a Province Recognized Courses Training Aid of First Validity of Certificates Training Care Medical Aid and Marine Marine First Territory, www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/bulletins/2009/03-eng.htm • • • • • • • • • More Information Information More 2. Appendix see Centre, Canada Transport local consult your To Chapter 5 Be ready for emergencies Accidents can happen — to even the best equipped vessels and crews. To help you manage an emergency, Canada’s Small Vessel Regulations require five types of safety equipment: 1. Life-saving appliances (such as lifejackets and liferafts). 2. Vessel safety equipment (such as bailers, paddles and anchors). 3. Distress alerting equipment (such as a flashlight, flares and a radio). 4. A first aid kit. 5. Fire safety equipment (such as portable extinguishers and fire detectors). Additional equipment and ways to let others know you are in trouble are also discussed in this guide, as are procedures that are required if you operate in water less than 15°C without a liferaft.

Making sure that the vessel has the required safety equipment on board and that it is readily accessible, in good working order and serviced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations can save lives, and protect your vessel and business. It is also the law. As the owner or operator of a vessel, you must comply with safety regulations. You must make sure that all required safety equipment is on board and that your crew members know how and when to use it.

The vessel operator and the owner must make sure that all crew members receive the on board familiarization and safety training set out in the Marine Emergency

Duties Training Program (TP 4957) before they start to perform any duty on board Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small the vessel.

Carry out regular drills with the crew to ensure they stay familiar with the safety equipment on board and its use. Keep a record of drill dates and the names of those who took part. This will help you plan your next drill and will show that you use due diligence, if the vessel is ever involved in an incident. Keeping records of crew training is also a requirement of the Marine Personnel Regulations (section 205).

All safety equipment must be stowed where it is readily accessible. This means it can be reached easily and safely under emergency conditions without the use of tools. If items are not stored where they can be easily seen, the storage location should be clearly marked so that people know what is inside.

If this guide doesn’t give enough information for you to know what you need to carry, check the regulations, consult a marine surveyor or ask your local Transport Canada Centre for guidance (see Appendix 2).

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If your liferaft is due wherefor point servicing,the considerto crewup carrying out the with drills regular moment’sout notice.a Carry on Crews must be trained and ready to launch liferafts and other life-saving equipment Near Coastal Voyage, aSOLAS liferaft. Class2must carry waters.a beyondshore operating near vesselfor A liferaftsdesigned Coastalare the date itwas lastserviced. board. Inflatable liferafts must beon markedeveryone with thecarry maximumto capacity ofenough the be raftmust and buoyantapparatus or rafts the of capacity used instead of a liferaft if the water temperature is more than 15°C. The combined liferafts.more or one buoyant a maycarry workboats,be apparatus must On long rivers or lakes, you must have one or more liferafts. Workboats more than 12Shelteredarenot Watersmetres Voyagesshorefromof the miles nautical 2 morethan or If your vessel is more than 8.5 metres long and carries passengers on voyages that araftif itcancarry safely. temperature15˚Ca belowwater with operatessystem in vessel that forsmall any rescuepreferred the is it rescue, for wait you while and ship abandon you when can be launched in almost all weather and is designed to keep you out of the water No operator wants to abandon ship, but it is best to be prepared. Because a liferaft Liferafts both lifejackets and PFDs and making Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 49

11 units approved for use in Canada for units approved One of several hydrostatic release release hydrostatic One of several . Regulations Equipment Saving Life ; however, this may this may however, ; Equipment Regulations Saving in section 2 of Schedule IV of the Life currently are Servicing requirements updated. are change when the regulations link will break, freeing the liferaft from loop holding the lashing. This allows the is stretched, causing the liferaft to inflate. installing the release. when carefully instructions manufacturer’s the vessel. the liferaft painter to (the the rope liferaft) attached is attached. Follow the raft to float to the surface if there are no When the device is submerged to a depth a to submerged is device the When page 50). As the vessel sinks, the painter pressure pressure activated release mechanism, How a Hydrostatic Hydrostatic a How obstacles to stop it (see Liferaft Stowage, of about 4 metres, the water pressure a loop to which attached the and liferaft lashing a is weak link to which Release Works Release causes the mechanism to release the As the vessel sinks further, the weak A hydrostatic release is made up of a

11. Inflatableliferafts must be serviced at a service the in out set frequency the at stationmanufacturer accredited raft’s the by Any hydrostatic release (float-freedevice) that requires yearlyservice should be serviced or at the regular same other time as A the disposable release liferaft. should be replaced before its expiry date. Failure to service liferafts and release devices may result in an operating when failure it is needed, and could cost lives. is prepared. crew equipment works and your that your sure Make Servicing helps to identify problems caused by your vessel’s pitching-and-rolling movements and from exposure to humidity and which water spray, can find their container. the liferaft into way 50 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide make sure thatthepainter isproperly secured to thevessel. needed. when Youalso properly must work to hydrostaticrelease the allows that way a liferaftin the secure to carefulchocks). Be deep in not (if secured properly be must it weather, of because lost or damaged being fromliferaft a Toprevent Liferafts and Rescue Platforms: Stowage and Proper Access for more information). easy to access for manual release (consult be also inflating. liferaft must and The free floating from it preventmay that thing release. The liferaft must be stowed well away from any fittings,rigging or any other so it can float free if the vessel sinks, or secure itsinks or capsizes. with lashingsYou fitted can either place the liferaft with in deep chocks without lashings, a hydrostatic liferaftEvery or buoyant apparatus must be stowed so it can float free if the vessel Liferaft Stowage from getting knotted andmake iteasy to throw. alongside.packedrescuetothrowkeepit them be intoa bag youpull can while It end.one on Youtoon towardwatertohold forline the throwthem person the in a soft buoyant a mass has buoyant line floating a heaving rope, a forfancy name A Buoyant Heaving Line Horseshoe lifebuoys are notapproved for useoncommercial vessels. marked onyour lifebuoys. do or them paint Don’t see.anything else that may tomake them less visible. easy The name of your vessel should arebe that colours have lifebuoys Approved will notkinkandisatleast9.5millimetres least indiameter and15 metres long. at be must already have one, vessels you must attach the lifebuoy commercial to a buoyant small line of good quality that on 600 millimetres in diameter and be made of use inherently buoyant material. forIf it doesn’t approved Lifebuoys number like this: “T.C.xxx.xxx.xxx.” should bear an “Approved by the Department of Transport” marking and an When buyingapproval a lifebuoy, check to make sure it is approved by Transport Canada. It Lifebuoys Lifebuoys andBuoyant Heaving Lines Ship Safety Bulletin 07/2007: Inflatable Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 51 Signalling with a when willflashlight there is be or little more effective no sunlight. try wish to other visual signals first. may you During the day, To be To sure that the flashlight can be used askeep ato and regularly signalling flashlight device,the makecheck to sureidea good a the is It charged. are batteries on hand. batteries spare Visual Signals All small commercial vessels must carry a number watertight flashlight and and flares. type The of flares details. 5-1 for required See Table vary according to the size of vessel. the If you run into trouble, this equipment allows Please that note it is and the against otheruse to law signals, distress help. flares you to let others know you need or make other signals that could be mistaken as distress need help. signals, if you do not Distress Alerting Equipment Distress In addition to carrying a manual bilge pump, every vessel over 6 metres long must must long metres 6 over vessel every pump, carryingbilge manual a to addition In have bilge pumping arrangements that meet the construction requirements (see 2). in Chapter or Bailing System Pumping Bilge Pumps Bilge Pumps To be able to water from To remove the hull, you must carry a manual If bilge pump. your vessel is not more than 9 metres long, you may carry a bailer The bailer instead should pump. of be made of a plastic or metal, an have opening of at least or more. hold 750 millilitres to and should be able centimetres, 65 square Bailers and Manual Bilge Pumps Bilge and Manual Pumps Bailers Oars and Anchor Anchor and Oars vessel must a to have control drifting way in This case you lose Your your engine. these, of combination any or cable, or chain rope, of length a with anchor an be can is If not vessel than your you more that 9 long, suits metres the of size the vessel. used be can that device other any or rowlocks and twoor oars carrypaddle a may of the anchor. instead manually the vessel propel to preserve the vessel in the hope that you will not have to use the life-saving equipment. the use to have Life-saving not appliances will are for you personal that safety; vessel hope safety equipment the helps in to vessel the preserve Vessel Safety Equipment Equipment Safety Vessel 52 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Pyrotechnic Distress Signals(Flares) short. Pauseshort, andrepeat. short, long;long, long, short; short, short, is: SOS help.forpattern need youThe as to attract attention. Using Morse code for SOS may help others understand that To signal with a flashlight, aim it where you expect that it will be seen and flash it so Safety Measures andUse them properly to whenthey show start signsofdeterioration. regulatory to meet flares. of newer you’ve yoursaved Dispose work, attention.attractthey to If need board on flares valid you if first them use and vessel the expiredflares enough on keep can requirements,you have must you While Hint: by themanufacturer. Flares are hazardous! Do not just throw them away. Dispose of old flares as directed have expired. Flares expire four years from the manufacture date stamped on them. All flares must be clearly marked as being Transport Canada approved and must not immediate help. need emergency,you effective that an know letting others In in very be flares can • • • • • • • • • Always treat flares as explosive devices. Never pointaflare atanotherperson. Train your crew to useflares. If aflare disposeofitsafely doesnot work, assoonpossible. propane, gas, oil). Never useorstore aflare close to flammable liquidsor gas (e.g., 45-degree anglesoitwilldrift back over your position. Always shootflares into thewindand away from the vessel ata expiry date. Check flares regularly and replace thembefore they reach their from any heatsource. Store flares inaplace thatiscool,dry, andeasy to reach — away Store flares container ina watertight to keep themdry. Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 53 A) Can be either hand-held or buoyant. Can at for smoke a dense orange-coloured off signal gives Buoyant water. in calm when floating least 3 minutes a period of for smoke a dense orange-coloured off Hand-held gives at least 1 minute. ignited. Mechanically seas. in moderate when afloat type is effective The buoyant signal only. Used as a day case. in a waterproof Contained Hand-held red flare. Hand-held red at least 1 minute. Burns for drips of burning material. prevent Sheathed to within alert who are visibility — used to surface rescuers Limited nautical miles. a few case. in a waterproof Contained Produces two or more bright red stars in rapid succession in rapid two stars bright red or more Produces seconds). 15 (maximum metres. height of 100 maximum Reaches at least 4 seconds. burns for Each star or cartridgeAutomatic firing device. fire signals to two instruct users If cartridge, may the package seconds of each other. within 15 and should be waterproof and the cartridges, device Firing if any, container. in a waterproof packed nautical miles. Visibility 12 up to away. a long distance be who may alertUsed to rescuers Ignition and the rocket are contained in a waterproof casing. in a waterproof contained are the rocket Ignition and flare. with parachute and projects flare ignites rocket Launching of 300 metres. height maximum Reaches at least 40 seconds. burns for bright red Flare between 200 and 300 metres. deploys Parachute nautical miles. Visibility 20 up to — possibly away be a long distance alert who may Used to rescuers the horizon. over • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • D) Signal (Type Smoke C) (Type Hand Flares B) (Type Multi-Star Flares (Type Flares Parachute Rocket 4. 3. 2. 1. Types of Flares Flares of Types 54 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Table 5-1: Required Safety Equipment 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 7. 8.

Liferaft Manual bilge pump bilge Manual Navigation lights Navigation or cable cable or rope chain, of indicated metres of number the least at with Anchor (e.g. oars) device propelling Manual flashlight Watertight board on person each for sized lifejacket, approved Canada Transport length Vessel Flares contents) required 3for Appendix (see kit aid first emergency Marine metre 0.5 than more is climbed be to height vertical if device Reboarding least 15 metres long 15 metres least at line heaving Buoyant Magnetic compass Magnetic appliance or device signalling Sound long metres 15 least at line buoyant to attached Lifebuoy

May abailerinstead. carry May eitheramanual propelling carry device or ananchor. Liferafts are required on: Buoyant linenotrequired iflifebuoy isequippedwithaself-igniting light. May eitherheaving lineorlifebuoy. carry or yarding operations. vessels lessthan12 metres longthatare ordinarily usedfor pushingorpullingfloating objectsoutside warding appliance isawhistlethatmeetstherequirements oftheCollisionRegulations. An applianceis required on A soundsignallingdevice isapealesswhistleorcompressed gas horn. orelectric A soundsignalling A compass isnotrequired onvessels 8metres or lessifthey are always withinsightofnavigation marks. If operated after sunsetorbefore ofrestricted orinperiods visibility. sunrise • • • tugs more more than8.5metres thanoneperson. longthatcarry temperature ismore than15°C); and moreworkboats than12 metres long(abuoyant apparatus may beusedinstead ofaliferaft ifthewater passenger-carrying vessels more than8.5metres longthatoperate: ------6 on theSt. Lawrence River eastof70°53’ W; more than2nauticalmilesfrom theshore oflakes andrivers; or outside sheltered waters onthe Atlantic, Pacific or Arctic coast; less or 6 metres smoke signals) signals) smoke 3 (other than than 3 (other √ 4 (15m) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 4 5 8 7 metres 9 than more not 6but than More smoke signals) smoke 6 (other than than 6 (other √ 4 (15m) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 1 1 4 3 5 8 7 metres 12 than more not 9but than More 6 of which may be be may which 6 of 12 (no more than than 12 (no more smoke signals) smoke √ (30m) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 3 6 metres 12 than More 6 of which may be be may which 6 of 12 (no more than than 12 (no more smoke signals) smoke Appliance only Appliance √ (50m) √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 3 2 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 55 any equipment that you carry Four people on board, are taking a lifeboat. OVER.” “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, this is NONSUCH, NONSUCH, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, “MAYDAY, NONSUCH. MAYDAY, NONSUCH. Position 54NONSUCH. 25 North 33 MAYDAY, 016 West. boat My is on fire and sinking. I require immediate assistance. Personal locator beacons can also be of use but they have limitations. They should They limitations. have they but use of be also can beacons locator Personal an EPIRB. of, be used with, not instead If you are in trouble, the time it takes for Search and Rescue to reach you depends depends you reach to Rescue and Search for takes it time the trouble, in are you If on where you are and Digital how a or hard they 10) have Chapter to (see (EPIRB) A look. Beacon locator Radio Indicating device such Position Emergency as an will (GPS) System Positioning Global a to connected radio (DSC) Calling Selective position. exact let authorities your know Locating Devices Take it with you: you can order free, water-resistant quick reference cards that cards you reference quick water-resistant can free, you order it with you: Take http://shop. Search help. for call a making in you guide to radio your near keep can (TP 9878). Procedures and Safety Radiotelephone Distress tc.gc.ca for It is recommended strongly you report any situation that may present a danger to Early notification You canlife, without can bedelay. crucial to a positive outcome. this purpose. signal for radio PAN use the PAN The recommended call format spoken (or PAN) includes PAN the word MAYDAY spoken also identifier), unique other (or name vessel’s the by followed times, three three times, (or then and PAN) PAN MAYDAY the name or identifier Vital again. information, including the position, nature of the assistance emergency, required A typical message might be: should follow. of people on board, and the number Two types of emergency radio signals are used: MAYDAY, for distress, and PAN PAN, PAN PAN, and distress, for MAYDAY, used: are signals radio emergency of types Two grave by threatened is vessel or person a indicates MAYDAY messages. urgent for and imminent danger and requests indicates immediate PAN a PAN help. safety assistance. immediate that does not require problem must be in good working order, even if it is not required by regulation. by if it is not required even good working be in order, must VHF Radio — Making a Distress Call (MAYDAY) or Early Notification Notification Early or (MAYDAY) Call Distress — Making a VHF Radio PAN) (PAN Radio as distress alerting equipment is by far the best in terms of range and the ability to provide detailed information about the kind of problem If you you are not are required to carry facing. a radio, you might want to consider installing one simply for this reason. Remember, however, that Communication Equipment Communication 56 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Marine Marine type fire extinguishers are required. Do not keep extinguishers that use CO hoses andlookfor damagesuchascorrosion, leaks or clogging. do not become compacted by the motion of the vessel. Replace cracked or broken quickly.over chemical and extinguishersshake dry action from time Turnto time so that their contentsinto put be to them allows but misplaced or damaged being from them keeps that manufacturerextinguisher the from bracket appropriate an have must extinguisher your requirements, regulation handle. meet can To it fire the larger the number, the higher out. The put can it fire the of size the indicates it can be used on (see Fire Extinguisher Classification System) and a number that more letters, fires or of one kinds fire the carries Every which tell you extinguisher extinguishers. the to handle. Refer to expected be can they that fire of type and size the indicate that labels carry equipment.fire extinguishers Portableits and boat the of size the on The size and number of fire extinguishers required for commercial vessels depends Fire Extinguishers Fire Safety Equipment or crew. Do use extinguishers with CO with extinguishers use crew.Do or or other gas harmful to humans in or near spaces normally occupied by passengers you therequired must alsocarry extinguishers. portable one, fixed systems. has addressextinguishing 1332)vessel also your if (TP Even The these factors before selectingtheproper fire extinguisher. chemical extinguishers may be corrosive for metal such as aluminum. Consider all havefornot will that spaces engine capability enclosed them. in people dry Some A marine type fire extinguisher will be will extinguisher fire type marine A s n pin Mk sr yu ae the have securely. you sure extinguisher your hold to bracket Make approved option. an as with an approved (strap-type) quick-release Marine Marine Type Fire Extinguishers mounting bracket. installed be also must it compliant be to but approved”“USCG or listed” “marine marked ay xigihr cm wt te bracket the with come extinguishers Many and the and VesselSmall Regulations scin 1 fr tbe f qiaet fr fire for equivalents of table a for 11, section Regulations, Vessel Small 2 Construction Standards for Small VesselsSmall forStandards Construction or other gas with similar fire smothering smothering fire similar with gas other or well. Mount fire extinguishers with extinguishers fire Mount well. as fine is pressure tank that sure maketo pressuregauge the Check indicators are not broken tamperor missing. and seals certain make to month each extinguishers Inspect toability fightaClass your Afire. increase will 10:BC 1:A a instead of 10:BC 2:A a installing — minimum the are requirements the in Table5-2. Alwaysthat remember or higher for the extinguisher set out lettersthe all numbersame the and 2

Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 57 sodium or potassium. sodium or potassium. vegetable or animal oil. A Class K may be substituted for a for be substituted Class K may A or animal oil. vegetable Class B in a cooking area. A fire involving combustible cooking products such as cooking products combustible involving A fire A fire involving wood, cloth, paper, rubber and some plastics. plastics. and some rubber wood, cloth, paper, involving A fire greases and paint. gases, liquids, flammable involving A fire or equipment. electrical wires live involving A fire magnesium, such as metals combustible involving A fire the fire to control buckets and/or fire Use extinguishers space). in the if installed system extinguishing (or the fixed signal. Send out a distress is downwind. the fire boat so your Position to put not fighting the fire that are and crew passengers Order on lifejackets. shut off the engine, stop in the engine space, is located If the fire and close the engine space ventilation. the fuel source or cannot be quickly is spreading if the fire evacuation Consider under control. brought Class K Fire Class B Fire Class C Fire Class D Fire A Fire Class • • • • • • Fire Extinguisher Classification System System Classification Extinguisher Fire The class of fire extinguisher is based on the type of fire it puts out. out. it puts is based on the extinguisher type of fire of fire The class Fibreglass Fibreglass boat owners should remember that fibreglass burns, vessel. a wooden as for andcare, take extra If a fire startsIf a fire while underway: If a fire starts,grab it the activate extinguisher, and fire direct it at the base of the to side. side the hose from sweeping using short and bursts flames Read Read the instructions on your fireextinguishers andmake sureyou understand work. they how Controlling a Fire a Fire Controlling 58 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 3. 2. 1. Table 5-2: Required Fire Fighting and Detection Equipment 7. 6. 5. 4. 8.

and dedicated CO dedicated and port space Engine extinguishers Additional extinguisher fire equivalent or service spaces spaces service and Accommodation - detectors Smoke system extinguishing fire Fixed Engine space Engine – detector rise heat of rate and Temperature Engine space Engine – detector Temperature axe Fire nozzle and hose pump, Fire bucket(s) Fire extinguisher fire use General Vessel length Vessel

• • • space accommodation each to entrance at space engine the to entrance at appliance refrigerating or heating cooking, burning fuel with equipped vessel if May use the engine space port described above described May iftheenginespaceislessthan8m usetheenginespaceport requirements.) A fixed fire fighting systemport. maybeinstalled instead oftheenginespace all otherextinguishers required inthetable. (SeeFire Safety inChapter details 2foronconstruction further accessto thespace.enclosed enginespacewithoutopeningtheprimary This extinguisher isinadditionto Must have orother way aclearly labelledport ofdischarging aproperly sized fire extinguisher directly into any Not required ifthevessel isnotpower-driven anddoesnothave system. anelectrical Connected to panelaspertheConstructionStandards afire alarm for Small Vessels. to aperson attheoperating position. vessel inwhichtheengine isenclosedby boxing insuchamanner that afire would beimmediately apparent Connected to aremote attheoperating position aspertheSmall alarm Vessel Regulations. Notrequired on a ofthevessel.any part Power-driven pumplocated outsidetheenginespacewithenoughhoseto beable to direct thewater jetinto extinguisher containing 10 kg ofgas), depending ontheextinguisher andsize. type accommodations. Connected to panelonallpassenger-carrying thefire alarm with vessels andon workboats overnight andpower).Stand-alone installation (alarm 4 1 2

One 1A:5B:C One less or 6 metres One 1A:5B:C One √ √ √ 2 5 7 metres 9 than more not 6but than More One 2A:10B:C One One 2A:10B:C One One 10B:C One √ √ √ 3 6 7 metres 12 than more not 9but than More One 2A:10B:C One One 2A:10B:C One One 10B:C One One One √ √ √ 3 6 7 or refrigerating appliance refrigerating or heating cooking, burning fuel with equipped space any to access each at More than 12 metres than More 3 (basedonaCO One 2A:20B:C One 2A:20B:C One One 2A:20B:C One One 20B:C One One Two √ √ √ √ 8 6 2

Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 59 Regulations Vessel Small www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2010-91// Collision Regulations www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C.R.C.-c.1416/ Equipment Regulations Saving Life www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C.R.C.-c.1436/ Regulations Marine Personnel www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2007-115/ (TP 1332) Vessels Small for Construction Standards www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/TP/TP1332/menu.htm (TP 4957) Program Training Duties Marine Emergency www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/tp/tp4957/menu.htm Rescue and Liferafts Inflatable 07/2007: Ship Safety Bulletin Access and Proper Stowage Platforms, MarineSafety/bulletins/2007/07-eng.htm www.tc.gc.ca/ • • • • • • • More Information Information More 2. Appendix see Centre, Canada Transport local consult your To Chapter 6 Avoid problems and prepare for emergencies Voyage Planning

The best way to avoid hazards and dangerous situations is to make sure you do a good job of planning your voyage before you set sail.

This is why Regulation 34 of Chapter V of the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and the Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations, 1995 require masters to ensure the intended voyage has been planned.

The degree of voyage planning for small vessels will depend upon the size of the vessel, its crew and the length of the voyage.

Take the following into account when planning a voyage: • Weather – check the weather forecast before you leave shore, and get regular updates if you are planning to be out for any length of time. • Tides – check the tidal predictions for your trip and ensure that they fit with what you are planning to do. • Limitations of the vessel – consider whether your boat is up to the proposed trip, especially if the weather gets bad (even if good weather is forecasted). • Supplies – make sure you have everything you will need, as well

as some extra in case you run into trouble. Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small • Navigational dangers – make sure that you are familiar with any navigational dangers you may encounter during your voyage. This generally means checking an up-to-date chart and a current pilot book. • Contingency plan – always have a contingency plan should anything go wrong. Before you go, think about where you can take refuge if conditions deteriorate or if you suffer an accident or injury. If you use a GPS for navigation, be aware that it could fail at any time. It is sensible and good practice to be able to navigate yourself to safety without it, should it fail. • Sail plan – make sure that someone responsible ashore knows your plans and knows what to do if they become concerned for your safety.

61 62 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide IMO Guidelinesfor Voyage Planning. the to refer stage, each involvedat steps the of explanation detailed more a For Guidelines for Voyage Planning,involves fourOrganization’s distinctstages: (IMO’s) Maritime International the in out set as Voyageplanning, Voyage PlanningStages 12. Sample Pre-Departure Safety Checklist and/or indanger. engine and equipment are in orderworking than to spend hours stranded offshore emergency. It is better to invest a few minutes at the dock making sure your vessel, checklistbeforesafetyyouavoid throughreala help Running leaving shorea can Check the Vessel Before You SetOut Your planismore likely to outthefollowing. succeedifyou carry Putting thePlaninto Action

apply or where water-skiing may beprohibited times. atcertain The Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations setoutwaters inwhichsomevessels may be prohibited, where speedlimitsmay 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. 4. 3. 2. 1.

board, includingchildren? Are there enoughlifejackets ofappropriate size for everyone on be onboard to aresponsible person? Have you given asailplanthatincludeshow many persons will Is thenavigational equipmentworking? intended voyage? Do you have therequired crew for thenumber ofpassengers and Do you have oftheoperating area? updated charts affect where you cangoorthespeed atwhichyou cantravel? of theplan’s execution. Monitoring –keeping aneye onyour progress andtheeffectiveness decisions and,ifnecessary, implementingalternate plans. Execution –implementingtheplanandmakingnecessary alternate plans. decision pointswhere you must decideto proceed orengage hazards, setting and thetimesforlandmarks passingcertain alternate plans; thisincludesestablishing waypoints, identifying Planning –preparing adetailed planoftheexpected and trip Appraisal –gathering theinformation relevant to the comingtrip. Are there any vessel operation restrictions rocks) onyour intended route? Are there any localhazards (suchastides, currents, sand bars, Do conditionsmatchtheforecast? What isthe weather forecast? 12 ontheroute thatwill Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 63 with the same 13 Ship Safety Bulletin 06/2007 Is all safety equipment in good working in equipment order? safety Is all equipment communication or other radio VHF Is your working properly? working lights properly? navigation Are partstools and spare board? on kit, basic aid the first Are drainage of obstructions? Is your free holes / scuppers drain Are plug in place? debris of and working? bilge pump free Is your and its fluid levels? charge the battery’s check Did you leaks? oil and water for check Did you and belts? hoses, oil and coolant levels, fuel, lube check Did you

10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. , Section 402. Regulations Vessel Small

13. While Underway Contingencies Plan for anticipate to Try progresses. day the as happen might what for plan must master A everything that can change or go wrong and make alternate plans ahead of time. of reality the see and etc., hazards, locations, different pass you as day, the During and mind your in plans alternate Keep plans. your alter to decide may you area, the action. should put these plans into when changes in conditions mean you know File File a sail plan with a responsible person on shore, such as someone at from home, your corporate office or at the local not marina, possible, before you heading may out. If file this is a sail plan Communications and ServicesTraffic with (MCTS) any Canadian Centre by Coast telephone, Guard Marine radio person. or Include the in number of persons carried on each voyage File a Sail Plan File long For and basic vessel. about details your route A sail plan travel includes your you should voyages file a daily positionreport, especially ifyour plannedroute or schedule changes. Tell the person holding Tell your sail plan to contact the nearest Rescue Coordination in or of front the at found be can number telephone The overdue. are you if Centre books. pages of most telephone blue the government Be sure to report that you have returned or completed your trip to avoid a needless a avoid to trip your completed or returned have you that report to sure Be vessel. your for search – Information on Persons on Board, Counting, Recording, and Special Needs Recording, for – Information Counting, on on Persons Board, information.) more person or in a visible place where it can be found easily, so it can be passed on to so it can be passed on to easily, it can be found place where or in a visible person Search and Rescue authorities if needed. (Consult 64 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide nac yu stainl wrns b pyn atnin o l te us coming from your cues environment, andstaying alert. the all to attention paying by awareness situational your Enhance Situational awareness is: Maintain Situational Awareness Monitor Your Progress Along theCourse Line vessel orwhenyou addnew orelectronic electrical equipment. necessary.if againCheckwheneverit youreposition any largethe itemsmetal on table of deviation, a on board as at all such times.true, Get to your compass bearings swung and by a headings professionalcorrecting of way a have you that and compass magnetic adjusted properly a have to you The require compass.Regulations Safety your of accuracy the check regularly to sure Be beside it. noted time the Towith chart protectthe yourself, on recordregularlyposition your problems from thetimeyou setoff. equipment navigational from yourself protect to fail.Takesteps can Instruments Track Your Course 14.

Not required ifthevessel is eightmetres orlessinlength andisnavigated within sightofnavigation marks. • • • • • • • • being aware ofhow your vessel isbehaving. and othervessels; and understanding your vessel’s positioninrelation to itsenvironment knowing whatisgoingonaround you; board. Practice usingalternate meansto navigate. Develop yourto ability navigate usingtheresources thatare on Use allyour navigational aids. you cangetyour equipment repaired. electronics, you may have to navigate usingdeadreckoning until Always maintain adeadreckoning position. Ifyou loseyour to makethe chart sure you are insafe water. expected to have covered. Regularly check your positionagainst In restricted waters, compare your position against the distance you course lineyou have drawn onthechart. On openwater passages, regularly check your positionagainst the Navigation 14

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15 being confused or having a “gut feeling” that “this can’t be right”; be right”; “this can’t that “gut feeling” a being confused or having hazards; or looking for not watching are that you realizing two sources; from in information or more noticing discrepancies must you (if this happens, ambiguous or unclear information getting and proceeding); the ambiguity before resolve the of aspect one on fixated are you (if preoccupied or fixated being affecting all of the forces understand hope to cannot situation, you vessel). your know where you are at all times; at all are you where know and how and know environment of your picture a mental form the picture; into fits vessel your where and night to (use it day and its operation radar with your be familiar just turn it with the instrument — don’t comfort level your increase need it the most); on when you such of navigation, other cues and other systems to attention pay etc.; sounder, compass, GPS, as your situation and the relative your assess and re-assess continually and hazards; and navigational buoys lights, position of other vessels, their re-assess and continually and currents, of the tides track keep etc. shoals, conditions, weather prevailing to in relation effect • • • • • • • • • • • , Rules 5 and 6. , Rules Collision Regulations

Make certain you have a clear view in all directions. in all directions. a clear view have Make certain you 15. Safe Speed Safe You must stay alert and maintain a safe speed at all times to avoid collision. Here are some more requirements and tips for staying out of trouble and what to do to what and trouble of out staying for tips and requirements more some are Here in difficulty. yourself do find if you Staying Safe Staying Clues that you are losing situational awareness include: losing situational awareness are Clues that you Maintaining Maintaining situational awareness gets harder when night is falls or closing the in. weather As weather clues conditions that become you lose poorer, your you situational When awareness. may you own begin lose understanding to of so doubt the your many navigational situation, it. regain you to effort every make and must awareness, have lost your situational Since situational awareness is so important, should: you awareness Since situational A United States Coast Guard analysis of navigational mishaps for cutters and boats boats and cutters for mishaps navigational of analysis Guard Coast States United A of situational awareness. a loss due to that 40 per cent were revealed 66 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide flotation devices. other or flotationworkerswear suits that requiring procedures,mayinclude which operating or equipment by hypothermia and shock cold of risk the address also liferaft.a should operators Workboat carry you unless hypothermia or shock cold of effects the from people protecting for procedures have or equipment carry to details onvessel stability). fromforshifting vesseltokeepChapterthem 8 secure them (see possible and as low as your make will This cargo. or unstable and it may capsize. people Distribute loads so that the vessel is level, with store them vessel your overload Never Loads andStability 16. or vessel passenger-carrying a operate are responsible you for a guided excursion, 15°C, the than less is that water in If, Cold Shock andHypothermia In severe weather: Severe Weather

Small Vessel Regulations, sections302and417. • • • • • • • • • • • • in Chapter 5). (see to advisethem ofyour concerns. Donotwait untilitistoo late Communications and Traffic Services make early radio contact withtheCanadian Coast Guard Marine If you have about thesafety ofyour concerns vessel orcrew, headed into thewaves ifyour enginefails. Run outaseaanchoronlinefrom thebow to keep theboat Keep bilgesfree ofwater. possible. Direct thebow into thewaves atabouta45-degree angle, if approach, ifpossible. Head for ofrefuge thenearestorshore port thatissafe to aresea andfreeingopenclear. ports Make sure thatalloverboard drains thatare designedto beopenat Make sure thatcargo andotherobjectsare secure. Close andsecure alldoors, hatchesandotheropenings. passengers aslow aspossible andnearthecentre line. Have crew andpassengers putonlifejackets. Onsmallboats, seat Maintain enoughpower to allow steering. Reduce speedto match seacondition. Turn onyour navigation lights. VHF Radio —MakingaDistress Call andEarly Notification Small Vessel Regulations ( CCG MCTS ) radio station 16 require you Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 67 Survival Survival in Cold (2007) Waters www.coldwaterbootcamp.com or read The Chilling rescue. - Post-rescue Post-rescue collapse Sadly, 20 per cent of immersion deaths occur (TP 13822) to learn more about surviving in website Canada Transport cold on the can be found hypothermia from Information water. people suffering on treating Cold Injuries Guidelines. Alaska’s of as in the State as well Phase 4. Check out the about Truth , Cold website Water and Transport Canada’s (occurring after more than thirty minutes in the water) is the is water) the in thirtyminutes than more after (occurring Hypothermia 3. Phase drowns and consciousness loses victim the until temperature body the of lowering (heat H.E.L.P. the in baby a like up curl rescue, for waiting While heartstops. the or position loss evacuation and, prevention) if there is more than one of you, huddle to. have unless you move Don’t heat loss. reduce to together during or within hours of rescue. Knowing this, you should keep a close them as still as possible. victims and keep eye rescued on (which occurs after three to thirty minutes in the water) water) the in thirtyminutes to three after occurs (which failure Swimming 2. Phase is when the victim’s muscles stop working normally; for example, the fingers curl swimmer, good a and healthy often victim, the passes, time As open. won’t and up is no longer able to shore, make for swimming swimming Wearing start movements. they a before lifejacket is know, to still people help the may it but defence, best that swimming has a massive impact on body heat finger needs that anything Do loss and failure. swimming of likelihood the that greater the the water, colder the and like on movement, putting asopening lifejackets packages, soonflare asyou If can. possible, climb partly out of the water on the vessel or any floating debris. the speed at which it loses heat. will reduce body out of the water your Getting Phase 1. Cold shock (occurring Phase in 1. the first twoto immersion) three minutes after starts with a big gasp, followed by rapid shallow, breathing and a sharp increase in heart rate. It may cause small muscle spasms. Death due to drowning uncommon is during not this phase because victims are unable to keeping focus their attention on airway above water. Making your crew and the symptoms passengers so aware that of they can try to control breathing while their bodies is adjust the best preparation you can panic. Don’t Don’t give try other to than swim during having this them phase. It wear self to attempt will lifejackets. pass and you can then People who fall into cold water drown more often from their body’s initial reaction to to reaction initial body’s their from often more drown water cold into fall who People the change in (cold temperature shock and than swimming failure) from low body immersion water cold of phases four the Understanding (hypothermia). temperature overboard. falls vessel your on board or someone in case you react will help you 68 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide your aidshouldyou capsize. towater-resistant,arethey come that can so vesselthat travellinganother or with and all equipment will be in the water. You may want to consider wrapping blankets boardeveryoneproblem on since bigger a is eventcapsizing the of in do toWhat a way liquidsare ofpreparing warm additionalways ofmeetingtherequirement. and available blankets Having fluids. warm drinking and/or contact body through person the warm to starting and clothing wet removing warm.consider Youmay Once the person is safely out of the water, focus on helping to and make them dry of timeaperson isinthewater canalsohelpmeetthisrequirement. the cradle helps reduce post-rescue collapse. Other means of reducing the amount having to lean over or get in the water. The horizontal recovery position provided by Equipment may include a Jason’s cradle to help lift a person from the water without they are prepared for it and know what they have to do to get over the initial stages. Inform people on board of the symptoms of cold shock and swimming failure so that protect persons from hypothermia andcoldshock. to procedures establish and/or equipment carry must you15°C, than less is that If you operate a passenger vessel or are responsible for guided excursions in water Guidelines for Operating inCold Water Become familiar withandavoid situationsthatcauseCOto build up: the to according detector CO grade manufacturer’s marine sothatyou’ll instructions ifCOispresent. bealerted a Install immediately. air fresh to Be aware signs and get anyone of the warning who complains of these symptoms divers are exposed to atdepth. because any CO present in the blood will have its effect magnified by the pressure divers of case the in increased also is monoxide carbon by poisoning of risk The or theflubecause you can’t tell thedeadly gas isintheairwithoutaCOdetector. CO of Symptoms minutes. poisoning such in as headaches, death nausea and causing body,fatigue can the be tomistaken for supply seasickness oxygen the off cuts It fuels.fossil of combustion incomplete the during produced gas odourless invisible,deadlydanger.an and Carbonis monoxidesilent colourless, (CO) a is It Carbon Monoxide Poisoning • • and areas fitted withcanvas tops. Be especially careful inareas cabinextensions suchasthestern, Do notheatcabinsorcook unlessthecabinsare well-ventilated. Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 69

and Boat Drills Regulations Fire www.laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/SOR-2010-83 www.laws. , 1995 Regulations Publications Charts and Nautical justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-95-149 Safety Regulations Navigation www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2005-134 Regulations Vessel Small www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2010-91// Regulations Restriction Operation Vessel www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2008-120 Systems: Pumping Bilge Ship Safety Bulletin 09/2002: Lives Saves Detection Early www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/bulletins/2002/09-eng.htm Preventive Monoxide, Carbon Ship Safety Bulletin 04/2007: of Danger and Recognition Measures www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/bulletins/2007/04-eng.htm on Board, on Persons Information Ship Safety Bulletin 06/2007: and Special Needs Recording, Counting, www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/bulletins/2007/06-eng.htm Water” About Cold Truth “The Chilling www.shipwrite.bc.ca/Chilling_truth.htm Alaska of State Cold Injuries Guidelines, www.chems.alaska.gov/ems/documents/AKColdInj2005.pdf 5, Chapter Sea (SOLAS), at the Safety of Life for Convention 34 Regulation Boat American About Carbon Monoxide, Information Educational TH22 - Council www.abycinc.org/standards/purpose.cfm Yacht and Planning, Voyage IMO Guidelines for media/documents/marinesafety/a2res893.pdf www.tc.gc.ca/ (2007) (TP 13822) Waters in Cold Survival www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/TP/Tp13822/menu.htm Be aware that engines left idling in poorly ventilated areas can create can create areas ventilated poorly idling in left that engines Be aware carry wind can easily CO back a tail of CO; concentrations dangerous on board. cause may vessel a nearby Exhaust from of other vessels. Be aware engine is not running. your when even carbon monoxide of a build-up • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Contact Contact your local Transport Canada Appendix 2). (see and situation vessel your to Centre that apply regulations to find outabout the and laws More Information Information More Chapter 7 Keep passengers informed Pre-Departure Briefings

Holding safety briefings before the voyage begins — similar to those given on an aircraft — is a legal requirement. Show and tell your passengers how to react in an emergency. Give the briefing in English, French or both, as needed.

You must tell passengers: • where to find lifejackets closest to their position on the boat, including children’s lifejackets; • how to properly put on, secure, and, if you have inflatable and hybrid lifejackets, how to operate, each type of lifejacket on board; • not to put lifejackets on until they are outside the cabins and out from under canopies; • where the liferafts are, if you have any, and where they are to gather to get on board the liferaft (muster stations); and • how to reduce the effect of their movement on vessel stability and how to avoid potential hazards, such as ropes and docking lines.

Whether you talk, distribute handouts with pictograms, use a recording or show a video to give the briefing, you must show your passengers how to put on each type of lifejacket on board.

Keep your passengers safe by keeping them informed. Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small

More Information To consult your local Transport Canada Centre, see Appendix 2. • Small Vessel Regulations, section 401 www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2010-91// • Ship Safety Bulletin 06/2002: Passenger Safety Briefings www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/bulletins/2002/06-eng.htm

71 Chapter 8 Keep your vessel stable Stability refers to a vessel’s ability to resist capsizing by returning to an upright position after being heeled over (tilted to one side due to wind or sea conditions). Many forces affect vessel stability and each type of vessel reacts differently to heeling forces. The owner is responsible for ensuring that the vessel has adequate stability to safely carry out its intended operations. As a result, you need to know how your vessel with its load interacts with outside forces of nature and what affects its stability. For example, open boats and vessels with large well decks may tend to ship water and/or downflood (when water enters the hull from above deck or over the gunwale), making them less stable.

Vessels built or converted to non-pleasure use on or after April 1, 2005, must comply with the stability requirements of section 717 of the Small Vessel Regulations. For information on how to assess the stability of a vessel built or converted to non-pleasure use before April 1, 2005, refer to Ship Safety Bulletin 07/2006: Guidance for Assessing Intact Stability and Buoyancy of Existing Small Non‑pleasure Vessels.

A properly designed and loaded vessel should resist heeling forces when operated within its design limitations (see Figures 8-1 and 8-2).

Adding weight above a boat’s centre of gravity will raise the centre of gravity and decrease stability. As the centre of gravity is raised, less heel is required to capsize the vessel (see Figures 8-3 and 8-4). Removing weight from below the centre of gravity may also make the vessel less stable. Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small

The best way to prevent a boat from capsizing is to operate a well designed, maintained and loaded vessel with an experienced crew. Preventing unstable vessel conditions and being able to recognize the warning signs when such conditions do occur can save lives. Be on constant watch for loss of stability (see Warning Signs of Instability). Consult a marine professional to determine the impact on stability of modifications you are thinking of doingbefore you go ahead.

73 74 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide is operated properly. Keep inmind: theserules it severeif in founderingconditions or capsizing resist will vesselwell-designed A most likely to leadto deathonthewater. Many oftheseaccidentscanbeavoided. the are stability of loss a by caused capsizes foundersand types, accident all Of Precautions • • • • • • • • • • to thevessel. information revisedstability to reflect any changes you make modifications to your vessel may affect itsstability. Have the Consult professional amarine before makingchanges, because athigh speed. Avoid orturns turns sharp rolling motion. Adjust course, speed,orbothifyou can,to reduce thevessel’s ofyourstability vessel hasbeen assessedundertheseconditions. Do notperform operations suchaslifting ortowing unlessthe meet designstandards andbekept order. ingoodworking Remove water asquickly aspossible. Scuppers anddrains must ensure watertightness. Regular maintenance ofsealsandfastening devices willhelpto doors andwindows closed,asmuch asyou can,whenunderway. Prevent water from getting into your vessel by keeping hatches, and fueltanks andcargo holdscanmake your vessel unstable. tanks andby subdividingcargo holds, becausepartly-filled water the area inwhichthey cansloshback by andforth usingsmaller Reduce boththeamountofliquids/cargo thatare able to move and Store cargo below deck ifyou can. add lashingsinpoorweather whileavessel isrolling andpitching. well-prepared lashingsafter asuccessfulvoyage, to thanto try theentireduring voyage. Itisalotsafer andsimplerto remove Make sure thatallcargo, tools andequipmentare well secured cargo evenly. added to your vessel andavailable freeboard. Placepeopleand Don’t overload your vessel. Beaware oftheamountweight weather conditions. check theweather forecast before setting outandavoid rough Be aware ofoutsideforces: wind,waves andwater depth. Always Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 75 y y

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4 metres FSE = 16 breadth x breadth x breadth x length x breadth x breadth breadth 2 metres FSE = 2 Free Surface Effect = Surface Effect Free Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations Tackle and Fumigation Cargo, www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2007-128/ Regulations Vessel Small www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2010-91// (TP 1332) Vessels Small for Construction Standards www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/TP/TP1332/menu.htm Assessing Intact Guidance for Ship Safety Bulletin 07/2006: Vessels of Existing Small Non-pleasure Stability and Buoyancy www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/bulletins/2006/07-eng.htm Stability page web Vessel Marine Safety Canada Transport www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/vessel-stability/menu.htm • • • • • For a tank that is 4 metres wide and 3 metres long, the FSE is 16 (4 x 4 x 4 x 3 / 12). long, the FSE is 16 (4 x 4 x 4 and 3 metres wide For a tank that is 4 metres Free Free surface effect (FSE) increases with the cube of the breadth of the free surface. internal baffle), each half has a free surface that is about eight times less. The total free surface effect (the sum of the two sides) is therefore diminished by a factor of four. of factor a by diminished therefore is sides) two the of sum (the effect surface free wide. The free surface for each tank is 2 wide. The (2 x free 2 x effect 2 x 3 / 12), making a total FSE of 4 for the two tanks together – one-quarter no baffle. of the FSE for the tank with Free Surface Math Surface Free If you divide the breadth of a tank by half (for instance, by installing a watertight If you add a baffle at the tank’s mid-point, you turn it into two tanks, each 2 metres

Contact Contact your local Canada Transport Centre to find out the laws andregulations 2). Appendix and situation (see vessel your to that apply More Information Information More Chapter 9 Avoid collisions IMPORTANT: Throughout this guide, including in this chapter, the information provided is general and not all situations are included. If you operate a vessel, you need to know how different vessel types, such as fishing vessels and seaplanes, will act or react in all situations. As a result, you must be aware of all Collision Regulations requirements, not just those applicable to your vessel.

Navigation Lights

Navigation lights help prevent collisions by making your vessel and its direction of travel more visible to others. Vessels near you will make decisions based on the information your lights provide. The navigation lights on other vessels can help you tell the direction they are moving or whether they are at anchor or engaged in some other activity.

Navigation lights must meet Collision Regulations requirements. For example, you must: • show navigation lights from sunset to sunrise and during periods of reduced visibility; • make sure your vessel is equipped with the proper lights for its size and purpose; and • verify that the lights are correctly mounted.

Power-Driven Vessels Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small Power-driven vessels up to 50 metres long must exhibit a masthead light forward, sidelights and a sternlight when underway. A second masthead light may also be exhibited abaft of (behind) and higher than the foward one. Power-driven vessels less than 20 metres long may have the sidelights placed in front of the forward masthead light (see Figure 9-1).

Power-driven vessels less than 12 metres long may, in addition to sidelights, exhibit an all-round white light instead of the masthead light and the sternlight (see Figure 9-2).

Power-driven vessels less than 7 metres long that can travel no faster than 7 knots may exhibit an all-round white light, and sidelights if practicable, instead of the lights required for power-driven vessels.

79 80 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Figure 9-1 17. the by required cone-shaped withitspointdownwards lights the is that displayshape day a display also must must and power-drivenvessels,for Regulations and motor, a being by also is propelledit if vesselpower-driven a be to considered is sail under vessel A Sailing Vessels Propelled by Motor (see lantern combined Figure the 9-5). with not but sternlight, and sidelights the with along line: vertical a redone lowerupper the the and green.one arelights These shown in lights all-round two mast, the of top the near or at exhibitmay vessel sailing A mast (seeFigure 9-4). or, if less than 20 metres long, a at combined or lantern carried near the top of the A sailing vessel under way must exhibit sidelights and a sternlight (see Figure 9-3) fitted,is itisnotbeingused. machinery propelling if that provided sail under vessel any is vessel sailing A Sailing Vessels Figure 9-2

sheltered anchorage), harbour, river, lake orinlandwaterway. Vessels lessthan12 metres inlengthare notrequired to exhibit theday shapeinCanadian waters ofaroadstead (apartly T wo Masthead Lights Power driven vessels –Examples Power driven vessels – Vessels lessthan12 m One Masthead Light Under 20m 17 (seeFigure 9-6). Astern T wo Masthead Lights Ahead Under 12m Ahead Collision Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 81 Combined sidelight and sidelight Combined sternlight Anchor ball Conical shape Conical point downwards 9-4 Figure Figure 9-7 Figure Figure 9-6 Figure

unless Vertical mounted mounted Vertical lights all-round Sidelights and and Sidelights sternlight Anchored Vessels Vessels Anchored Vessels that are at less than anchor 50 metres long must and exhibit, are depending on the visibility, time an of all-round day one white and ball light where it or can best be seen Vessels Vessels less than 7 metres not long are required to exhibit or shapes anchor when lights anchored — (see Figure 9-7). 9-7). (see Figure in or near a narrow or channel, anchorage, or fairway where other vessels normally pass. Figure 9-5 Figure 9-3 Figure 82 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide In thecaseofvessel beingtowed, itmust exhibit thefollowing: vessel must exhibit the following: In the case of a power-driven vessel towing another vessel from its stern, the towing than thoseofthetowing vessel. do notincludemastheadlightsandare often much dimmer usually more visible thanitstow. The tow’s navigation lights barges, othervessels orobjects. The towing vessel is shapes andlightsdisplayed by vessels towing (or worse), for you mustthespecial bealert this and to keep from getting caught on the towline Never atuganditstow. passbetween To avoid down by thebarge. the submerged towline, it could capsize and be run water the of surface the below hangs nearlyis invisible.and towline craftsmall a If were to strike the great so is tow the of length the Often,astern.towline long a on vessels other or barges towing Tugsbe may Vessels Towing andUnder Tow life. Be sure to cleanthoroughly thelight,reflector andlens whenneeded. silicone and electrical connections with a corrosion protector to extend your fixtures’ cracks,needed.or replaceas forsplits and properplacement, Spray gaskets with gasket the Inspect leaks.gasket the means it lens, the inside condensation see moisture.you against If seal togasketfoam or rubber a use program.lights Most maintenance regular your of part as lights navigation include to idea good a is It the of fuses proper are size andpower.and bulbs they spare carry that to sure check Be Alwaysdock. condition.the leaving before good working in kept be must lights Navigation Navigation LightsMaintenance • • • • • • • of thefore andaft ends. stated above, itmust have oneall-around white lightateach If itisimpractical for thevessel beingtowed to exhibit thelights 200 metres. A diamondshapewhere itcanbestbeseen,ifthetow exceeds Sidelights andsternlight. 200 metres —day signal. A diamondshapewhere itcanbestbeseen,ifthetow exceeds (length oftow cable plusobjectbeingtowed) exceeds 200metres. Two line—three mastheadlightsinavertical oftheselightsifthetow Towing light(yellow lightwiththesamecharacteristics asthesternlight). Sidelights andsternlight.

Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 83 Collision Regulations) require that require you carry a sound signalling or device Collision , Regulations such as a horn or whistle that has Small Vessel Regulations Vessel Small A vessel 12 metres long or more must carry a sound signalling appliance meeting appliance carrysignalling sound must a more or long metres 12 vessel A the of requirements the — sound signalling device long can efficient use metres any less than 12 Vessels a make can that — horn electric or gas compressed a or whistle pealess a as such miles. nautical 0.5 of range a within heard be can that and seconds 6 to 4 for sound during periods of fog, heavy rain or other conditions of reduced visibility. reduced or other conditions of rain heavy during periods of fog, more is vessel the if mile nautical (1 miles nautical 0.5 least at of range audible an 6 seconds long. 4 to blast” “prolonged a long) and that can give than 20 metres appliance to alert other vessels to your presence or your intentions. Sound signals Sound intentions. your or All presence your to vessels alert other to appliance situations. emergency and overtaking crossing, meeting, certain in necessary are the in (described signal appropriate the sound must vessels The Sound Signalling Equipment Signalling Sound 84 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide keep aproper lookout for othervessels. to have seen. still be You you helps simply reflector radar a Having Remember: on theneedto carefully selectandinstall radar reflectors. information more for Non-Metallic Vessels or Small on Reflector Radar Effective to Refer operates only: it if or small very is vessel your if apply not does reflector requirement radar The range offoreseeable environmental conditions. the under perform to able be must water.reflector the The above metres 4 than less not possible when superstructure, the above reflector mounted radar a have must materials non-metal from mostly built or long metres your vessel. 20 than detect less Vessels vessel aradar-equipped help can reflector radar passive A Radar Reflectors • • where novessels useradar. in limited traffic daylight during hoursisgood; whenthevisibility or hp aey ultn 720: h Iprac o Poel Ftig an Fitting Properly of Importance The 07/2008: Bulletin Safety Ship Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 85 Regulations Collision www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C.R.C.-c.1416/ Regulations Vessel Small www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2010-91// Appliances Signal Sound Shapes, Lights, Navigation for Standards (TP 1861) (1991) Reflectors and Radar www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/TP/TP1861/menu.htm an Fitting of Properly Importance The 07/2008: Ship Safety Bulletin Vessels on Small or Non-Metallic Reflector Radar Effective www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/bulletins/2008/07-eng.htm • • • • To consult your local Transport Canada Centre, see Appendix 2. 2. Appendix see Centre, Canada Transport local consult your To More Information Information More Chapter 10 Stay in contact Communication Equipment

Two-Way Communication Two-way communications are invaluable in emergency situations. You must equip your vessel with a non-portable18 VHF radiotelephone if it: • is more than 8 metres long and of closed construction19; or • carries passengers more than 5 nautical miles from shore or on a voyage that is even partly in a Canadian Coast Guard VHF coverage area; or • is a towboat.

If your passenger vessel operates outside a VHF coverage area, you must have a reliable means of communication with a responsible person on shore.20 To know if you are in a VHF coverage area, check the map showing VHF coverage in Radio Aids to Marine Navigation.

In the Great Lakes Basin, a vessel with more than six passengers must be equipped with two VHF radiotelephones, one of which may be portable.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) radios are based on digital technology and encoded

with a unique nine-digit identification number that allows for private calling. This Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small unique number, called your Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), is much like a cellular telephone number. For more information on the MMSI, refer to the Maritime Information section of the Industry Canada Spectrum Direct website.

DSC lets you make MAYDAY calls by simply pressing its “DISTRESS” button. The MAYDAY message includes your position (when connected to a GPS receiver) and who you are (from the MMSI). The message repeats until acknowledged by another DSC radio. The recipient’s DSC radio sounds an alert tone and displays the distressed vessel’s coordinates and MMSI on the radio display.

18. If a vessel is not of closed construction and never carries more than 6 passengers, a portable VHF radiotelephone that meets the requirements of the regulations is acceptable. 19. “Closed construction ship” means a vessel that has a fixed structural deck covering the entire hull above the deepest operating waterline and that is not in danger when the open wells or cockpits fitted in the deck are flooded. 20. Not required if carrying no more than 6 passengers and operating on a Sheltered Waters Voyage within 2 miles of shore.

87 88 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Near Coastal orUnlimited Voyages off thecoastsofCanada. a with equipped VHF-DSCmaking be passengerswhen mustradio six morethan Vessels of closed construction that are more than 8 metres long or vessels carrying Who Needs VHF-DSC Radio? VF (hne 1) hn t e, o nue ht ites ugny r safety or urgency distress, that ensure to sea, communications willbeheard andanswered by asmany at stations aspossible. when 16) (channel (VHF) 156.8 MHz and (MF) kHz 2182 both on watch keep to try should you equipment, until continue you and way,If moored. or under anchor getting at before minutes 15 least at 16) (channel that Vessels Radio Watch transmitting for assigned frequencies other safety informationmaritime inthearea you are navigating. any and 16), (channel MHz 156.8 13), (channel MHz 156.65 6), (channel MHz 156.3frequency on communications megahertz 156.525 frequency using on communications receive DSC and transmit to able be must radio VHF-DSC A Radio Installation Radio StationRequirements bought Equipment approval. ICSM has outside ofCanada may notbeapproved. it sure make radio.When equipment, your of radio back the buying on label a on number approval type the for ICSM.Look by type-approved be must vessels Canadian board on equipment Radio requirements. For more information, contact Industry Canada. waters are exempt from Industry Canada Spectrum Management (ICSM) licensing fee.Canadiana forrenewed Unitedyearevery within be Foreign operating mustvessels the including licence sign.This call countries, radio and Licence Station Radio other a for apply should States, to voyages planning or making Vessels Radio StationLicenceandCallSign carry VHF equipment must begin radio watch on 156.8 MHz 156.8 on watch radio begin must equipment VHF carry must to carry MF (medium frequency) and VHF and frequency) (medium MF carry to choose ( MHz ) canl 0, s el s voice as well as 70), (channel Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 89 21 . A card setting out radio distress distress out radio setting A card . 1999 Regulations, (Radio) Ship Station Making a cellular or satellite call does not alert other boaters close to you. In most cases, rescuers cannot follow the cellular phone signal back to your location. (TP 9878) are available free of charge and should be carried of charge free available (TP 9878) are Procedures Radiotelephone Safety and Distress Canada’s Transport reference. easy for

Note: 21. Remember Remember that cellular and satellite phones cannot replace a marine See radio. Ship Safety Bulletin 04/1995: Recommended Safety Communication Measures information. more for Small Craft for If your vessel is not to required carry marine radio equipment, it is a good idea to In phone. satellite a or available, is coverage where areas in phone carrycellular a some areas, you can get emergency response by dialling a Rescue Coordination Centre or by dialling *16, which routes Services (CCG MCTS) Centre. your call Traffic and Marine Communications Guard Coast through the nearest Canadian Mobile Phones Mobile Phones Vessels required to carry VHF equipment must also maintain a radio log of distress, distress, of log radio a maintain also must equipment VHF carry to required Vessels urgency and safety communications specificto thevessel, and arecord of radio servicing and testing. While this is not idea. good a is communications, required emergency all if of especially log, a you keeping choice, carry VHF equipment by Documents and Log Keeping Keeping and Log Documents If you are required to VHF a have radio installation on board, you must also have a certified radio operator (see Radio Certification Requirements instructions for operating and maintaining the in radio, and other Chapter 4), documents as set out in the procedures (available from Transport Canada) must be displayed near the vessel’s vessel’s the near displayed be must Canada) Transport from (available procedures main controls. 90 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide EPIRB sothatitwillfloat free. the install must tonnage, gross 15 than more vessels craft.Tugs,and survival a into you with take and up pick to easy is it that so navigateinstalled be youmust vessel.It the while alert the activate can you so reach within EPIRB your Keep Radio Indicating Position Emergency an Beacon (EPIRB) if: with equipped be must vessel Your Emergency Position IndicatingRadioBeacon(EPIRB) location if an alert is received. 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To help rescue teams find you if you need help, consider buying a unit with start searches to and confirmed be to information Registry, Beacon alert allowing this on Alerts MHz. frequency 406 will be detected on more quickly operates and include information that from the Canadian one choose EPIRB, an buying When Choosing anEPIRB Note: • • • • monitored by satellite. EPIRBs that operate only on 121.5/243.0 MHz are not not are MHz 121.5/243.0 on only longer operate no Canada. in use approved for that are EPIRBs EPIRBs MHz satellite. 121.5/243.0 by from monitored signals 2009, 9, February of As it isatug it is8metres longormore or: passengers,it carries or of nomore than100 nauticalmiles, and ofrefuge suitablemaximum ontheroute distance between ports it makes voyages more than20nauticalmilesfrom shore witha - - - - Ship Station (Radio) Technical Regulations, 1999 , if you have a 406 MHz nearest place of refuge. within either2 nautical miles of shore or 20 nautical miles of the of notmore whichthetugremains than50nauticalmilesduring less than20metres inlengthonavoyage otherthanavoyage Sheltered Waters Voyage; or of more than5gross tonnage onavoyage otherthana Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 91 Radio Radio 1999 Regulations Marine Personnel www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2007-115/ Regulations Inspection Fees Ship Radio www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C.R.C.-c.1472/ Regulations, (Radio) Ship Station www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2000-260/ 1999 Regulations, Technical (Radio) Ship Station www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2000-265/ Regulations and Procedures Practices VHF Radiotelephone www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-81-364/ (TP 9878) Procedures Radiotelephone Safety and Distress www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/TP/TP9878/menu.htm Safety Recommended Ship Safety Bulletin 04/1995: Small Craft for Measures Communication www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/bulletins/1995/04-eng.htm Industry website Spectrum Direct Canada www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/sd-sd.nsf/eng/Home • • • • • • • • A map showing VHF coverage is contained within the publication entitled More Information Information More Contact your local Canada Transport Centre to find out the laws and regulations 2). Appendix situation (see and vessel your to that apply , which Aids Marine can to Navigation be at www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/eng/CCG/ viewed MCTS_Radio_Aids. Chapter 11 Know where you are Navigation Equipment

Vessels must carry the navigation equipment required by the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and its regulations. See Table 5‑1, Required Safety Equipment, in Chapter 5. All devices and equipment on board — required or not — must be in good working order, and properly installed and situated.

Your equipment must be able to keep working under all environmental conditions likely to exist (such as vibration, humidity and change of temperature). You must also carry the manufacturer’s operating and maintenance manuals, as well as spare parts, fuses and lamps for any navigating equipment you are required to have on board.

Charts and Other Publications

The Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations, 1995, require you to carry the most recent editions of charts, publications and documents published for your area of operation unless the person in charge of navigation has enough knowledge of shipping routes, lights, buoys and marks, navigational hazards as well as normal navigational conditions and weather patterns to ensure safe navigation.

If you are required to carry charts, you must also carry the tools you need to accurately determine the vessel’s position and at least one pair of binoculars. Keep Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small your charts up to date by subscribing to the Notices to Mariners (www.notmar. gc.ca/). For tips on both reading and updating nautical charts, go to www.chs-shc. gc.ca/pub/en/educational/default.asp.

You can get Canadian nautical charts and publications from over 700 authorized Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) Chart Dealers across the country and around the world. For a list of authorized CHS chart dealers, visit www.charts.gc.ca, or email [email protected].

93 94 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide explanations and ofsomethemostcommon buoys. descriptions are Below navigation. safe to guides indispensable are Buoys Buoys Lateral buoys indicate theedgeofachannelaswell asdirection. Lateral Buoys Figure 11-1 Figure 11-2 Fairway Buoys Lateral Buoys otherwise, itmay bepassed oneitherside. it shouldbekept (left) to theport side; When themiddle ofachannel, itismarking channel entrances orchannelcentres. A fairway buoy safe marks water atlandfalls, Fairway Buoys STARBOARD (red pillar) STARBOARD (red conical) STARBOARD (red spar) PORT (green spar) PORT (green pillar) BIFURCATION (red andgreen bands) PORT (green can) upstream. sidewhenmoving(right) Keep thisbuoy onyour starboard upstream. sidewhenmoving(right) Keep thisbuoy onyour starboard upstream. sidewhenmoving(right) Keep thisbuoy onyour starboard side whenmoving upstream. Keep thisbuoy (left) onyour port side whenmoving upstream. Keep thisbuoy (left) onyour port channel. indicate themainorpreferred the colouroftop bandwill side whenmoving upstream, but You may passthisbuoy oneither side whenmoving upstream. Keep thisbuoy (left) onyour port Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 95

Yellow and black Yellow – flashes light White indicated characters equipped) (if below conical topmarks Two direction indicate cones topmark Black the black point to portion(s) of the buoy – no numbers Lettered retroreflective White material can you with you: it Take quick waterproof free, order that explain cards reference day standard buoys, lateral buoys cardinal beacons, the from and special buoys website. Canada Transport for http://shop.tc.gc.ca Search and Standard Buoys Lateral (TP 14541) Daybeacons and Buoys and Cardinal (TP 14542). Special Buoys DESCRIPTION West Isolated Danger Buoys Isolated An isolated danger is buoy moored on or above an isolated danger all that water around has navigable it. It may be used to mark as natural small dangers shoals such or obstructions Consult such as the wrecks. appropriate chart such for as more dimensions details, and depth of the danger. South East Isolated Danger Buoys Danger Isolated Cardinal Buoys Cardinal North Flash Groups Topmarks 11-4 Figure Cardinal Buoys Cardinal a north example, cardinal (for water safe the to indicates direction A buoy cardinal north). the to exists water that the safest indicates buoy 11-3 Figure Transport Canada gratefully acknowledges having used some of the reprographic material from the Canadian Hydrographic Service. Hydrographic the Canadian from material used some of the reprographic having acknowledges gratefully Canada Transport 96 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide To consultyour local Transport Canada Centre, see Appendix 2. More Information • • • • • www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/tp/tp14541/menu.htm Lateral Buoys andStandard Daybeacons (TP14541) www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/tp/tp14542/menu.htm Cardinal Buoys andSpecial Buoys (TP14542) www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2010-91/ Small Vessel Regulations www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2005-134/ Navigation SafetyRegulations www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-95-149/ Charts andNautical Publications Regulations,1995

Chapter 12 Obey the “Rules of the Road” The Collision Regulations govern marine traffic behaviour and patterns to reduce the risk of collisions at sea. These regulations are the “rules of road.” They set out the rules between vessels underway and for vessels meeting head-on, crossing and overtaking when in sight of one another and when visibility is restricted.

The Collision Regulations apply to all vessels, from small boats up to large freighters, on all navigable waters in Canada and, with some modifications, are the same as international requirements.

This guide covers general rules of navigation for common situations in good visibility that all small vessel operators must know and remember22. To learn what to do in other situations, such as when you cannot see other vessels because of rain or fog, refer directly to the Collision Regulations, Schedule 1, Part B.

Constant Lookout

Operators must maintain a constant all-around lookout by sight and hearing. You must use every available means, including radar and radio (if equipped), to determine whether there is any risk of collision with another vessel.

Navigation Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small Safe Speed You must always operate your vessel at a safe speed so that you can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and stop within a proper distance for the circumstances and conditions.

In the Canadian waters of a roadstead (a partly sheltered anchorage), harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, every vessel passing another vessel or work that includes a dredge, tow, grounded vessel or wreck must proceed with caution at a speed that will not adversely affect the vessel or work being passed and comply with relevant content of any Notice to Mariners or Notice to Shipping.

22. IMPORTANT: The information provided here highlights only some of the rules of the road. It is the duty of the vessel owner and operator to be aware of the complete Collision Regulations requirements relating to their vessel.

99 100 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide A general speed limit of 10 km/h within 30 metres of shore is in force 23. must take side (see Figure the same action, so that you will pass on its port 12-2). side.vessel other port yourThe on pass will vessel other the that so starboardto course your alter should you collision, of risk possible a is there where head-on, nearly or head-on power-drivenvesselyour approaches power-driven vessel a If Sight ofOne Another Meeting orHead-OnSituation in will maintain itscourse andspeed. other vessel isthe “stand-on” vessel and crossing ahead oftheothervessel. The You must keep outoftheway andavoid collision, you are the “give-way” vessel. starboard of sideandposesarisk your power-driven vessel from your If apower-driven vessel approaches way (seeFigure 12-1). vessel and is required to keep out of your action. The other vessel is the “give-way” “give-way” vessel is not taking appropriate course and speed unless you see that the your “stand-on”Maintain youvessel. the are collision, of risk a poses and side approaches port vesselyour frompower-driven vesselyour power-driven a If Crossing Situation inSightofOne Another A power-driven vessel isany vessel propelled by machinery. Power-Driven Vessels or buoyed channels, oranotherspeedlimitisineffect. canals travellingin is vessel the or 100wide,metres than less is river the unless driven vessels on:

Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations. • • • • ColumbiaBritish Nitinat Lake andNitinatRiver, upstream ofNitinatBar, in Peters Canal; and and Red HeadinGreat Bras d’Or ChannelandtheinlandendofSt. Bras d’Or Lake inNova Scotia,inlandofalinedrawn from Coffin Head the lakes andrivers ofNova Columbia; ScotiaandBritish the waters ofOntario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta; Figure 12-1 Figure 12-2 Head-on Approach Crossing Situation 23 for all power- Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 101 12.5° Port 1 Sectors of a Vessel a of Sectors 12.5° 1 Starboard 135° Stern 12-3 Figure Collision Regulations www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C.R.C.-c.1416/ Regulations Restriction Operation Vessel www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2008-120/ (TP 14352) of the Road Rules www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/tp/tp14352/menu.htm • • • More Information Information More Appendix 2. see Centre, Canada Transport local consult your To Take it with you: You can order a free, waterproof quick reference card that explains explains that card reference quick waterproof free, a order can You you: with it Take shop.tc.gc. Search website. Canada Transport the basic rulesthe from of the road (TP 14352). of the Road Rules ca for If you are not sure what another vessel is going give to 5 do, short blasts on your If whistle. the make vessel a doesn’t clear change in course, change your course get out of its way. to When changing course or speed to keep out of the way of another vessel, make it make of another vessel, out of the way keep or speed to changing course When appropriate action. taken have that you vessel the stand-on to visible clearly Vessels less Vessels than 20 metres long and fishingvessels must not get in theway of narrow channel. within a vessels larger Keeping out of the Way Way out of the Keeping engaged vessels vessels, sailing of way the of out keep must vessels Power-driven in these of fishing,clear vesselskeep to that action early are take must not abletoYou manoeuvre, ashandling. restricted well with ascraft other rowing boats and one of them. by overtaken unless being vessels Passing or Overtaking or Passing If you are approaching another vessel to pass, you must keep out of its A vessel way. is considered to be overtaking another vessel if it a direction within approaches the stern from sector (see 12-3). Figure Chapter 13 Promote safe work practices

More Information Contact your local Transport Canada Centre to find out the laws and regulations that apply to your vessel and situation (see Appendix 2). • Marine Personnel Regulations www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2007-115/ • Safe Working Practices Regulations www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C.R.C.-c.1467/ • Canada Labour Code, Marine Occupational Safety and Health Regulations www.laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/SOR-87-183/ It is the owner’s duty to make sure that work on board and around the vessel is not dangerous to the health or safety of crew members.

The Safe Working Practices Regulations set out common sense requirements for preventing injuries and illness that apply to all small commercial vessels. These include making sure crew members: • receive proper training in the dangers of their job; • are aware of common hazards as well as ways to avoid accidents and injury; • wear protective clothing and use equipment where there is a risk of injury; • have competent supervision; • are not allowed to work if they are not in a fit state; • use tools and other items only for their intended purpose; and • follow established procedures for potentially hazardous activities, such as refuelling.

You must also make sure that: • only competent and qualified people carry out installation and repairs; • equipment and machinery is safe to operate; • guards are placed on moving parts and protection is in place on

hot objects where people could come into contact with them; and Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small • any unsafe conditions are made safe once again.

Training for workplace safety is also covered in the Marine Personnel Regulations. Among other things, you must make sure that new crew members are trained and aware of dangers on board before their first voyage.

For vessels operating under federal jurisdiction, the Canada Labour Code and the Marine Occupational Safety and Health Regulations are also applicable. Vessels under federal jurisdiction include vessels owned by a corporation established to perform any duty on behalf of the Government of Canada, vessels doing inter- provincial business, and vessels operated by a federal corporation other than a corporation doing local or private business in Yukon, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut.

Provincial and territorial workplace safety legislation may also apply to your operation. In some provinces the Workers’ Compensation Board is active in the marine field. 103 Chapter 14 Avoid surprises A breakdown at sea is an unwelcome surprise. If you are not prepared, you may feel the same about a visit from an inspector to check that your vessel meets regulatory requirements.

You can prevent dangerous situations as well as avoid costly breakdowns and penalties by: • keeping your vessel in top running order; and • making sure that it continues to comply with the law.

Be Organized

Create an Operations and Training Manual We suggest that you create a reference tool that prevents maintenance from being overlooked and helps you prove that you are fulfilling your legal responsibilities.

How? Simply download the templates available on the Transport Canada website or call 1-800-O-Canada to request a copy. In it you will find examples of policies, procedures, personnel records, compliance checklists and maintenance schedules that you can change to suit your operation. For example, change the sample maintenance schedule by including the servicing recommendations by the manufacturers of the different vessel components to make a maintenance plan for

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Your complete operations and training manual should include: • your maintenance plan; • the written policies and procedures that you are required to have by law; and • records of all training activities and drills.

105 106 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide case of a summary conviction incourt. case ofasummary in applicable punishment and offences states also 2001Act, Shipping Canada of the penaltiesareamount found intheAdministrative Monetarythe Penalties Regulations. it and The penalties until carry detained that be offences hazard.The will a it poses unsafe, longer be no to found is vessel your If court. in to have appear and offence an with charged or fined be may comply,you not do you If that are upto date andshow thatyou are meetingallofyour responsibilities. on board if you provide them with records from your operations and training manual and what they find. You may be able to reduce the time the enforcement officers are The amount of time that this will take depends on the risks involved in your operation time to check: any at by come may partners enforcement its and inspectors CanadaTransport their responsibilities for complying withsafety requirements. operatorsownersmeeting and arethat monitorsrequirementssee vesselstoand safety amends reviewsand program the guide, this producing as such activities, promote small commercial vessel safety. In addition to its education and awareness To help you and to protect the public, Transport Canada has developed a program to responsibilities underthe Act are summarizedin Appendix 1. responsibilities their meeting for responsible the under are operator the and owner The Compliance Verification the year ofthecompliance check each timethereafter. showing sticker a and so, do you time first the programsmall safety vesselcommercial Canada Transportthe in participate you that showing decal a receive will Centre.CanadaTransport You local your to package check compliance the from Let others know that safety is fora priority you. Complete and send the declaration responsibilities seriously. checklists in your operations and training manual to demonstrate that you take your 5.in Appendix Keepone completed the likechecklist a requirementsusing safety guide you on carrying out regular examinations of your and operation vessel,your governing lawsequipment the and with familiar other more become you help will It Contact your local Transport Canada Centre to obtain a compliance check package. Tools for Checking Compliance • • • that crew members are properly andtrained. certified accessible; and that allrequired equipment isonboard, ingoodshapeand requirements; the conditionofvessel andthatitmeetstheconstruction Canada Shipping Canada Act,2001 associatedits regulations.and primary The Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 107 Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations Penalties Monetary Administrative www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2008-97/ compliance program Small vessel www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/small-vessels/svmip-upto15.htm • • Operations and training manual templates are available at available are templates manual and training Operations www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/small-vessels/procedures.htm. To consult your local Transport Canada Centre, see Appendix 2. see Centre, Canada Transport local consult your To More information More Servicing your vessel according to It will a and also the safety. safeguard performance, economy, environment, extend schedule will keep your vessel value. its resale increase and vessel of your the life at peak A routine maintenance schedule and frequent checks of fluiditems, levels, the high-wear engine, hull, electrical system and accessories function will at help top your it take or it level. vessel replace Emergency it, repair maintenance away: right equipment or may gear faulty of care still Take be required, often. but not as and it will help later repair the cost of a large action can save Quick out of service. crew. and passengers for safe vessel your keep It is a good idea to keep a part log numbers of for filters, belts repairs and and other parts frequentlyreplaced This replacements. items. Include will help the you keep track of equipment that needs regular servicing and parts that replacements, must anode be zinc between time the noting by example, For often. replaced you will get an idea of how quickly they are used (which is mostly related to time replacements. can schedule future so you and not engine hours) months, of number serviceor of hours of number the by intervals maintenance Set whichever comes first. Follow the schedule. All manufacturer’s engines recommended require servicemaintenance own maintenance your and prepare inspection and manuals at maintenance Take engine specified your intervals. read to time Appendix 4 as a guide. schedule in plan using the sample maintenance Planned Maintenance Planned Chapter 15 Report accidents and pollution Report All Accidents

Reportable marine accidents and incidents must be reported as soon as possible.

A reportable marine accident is where: (a) a person suffers a serious injury or is killed as a result of: i. being on board the vessel or falling overboard from the vessel; or ii. coming into contact with any part of the vessel or its contents; or (b) the vessel: i. sinks, founders or capsizes; ii. is involved in a collision; iii. sustains a fire or an explosion; iv. goes aground; v. sustains damage that affects its seaworthiness or renders it unfit for its purpose; or vi. is missing or abandoned. A reportable marine incident is where: Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small (a) a person falls overboard from the vessel; (b) the vessel, of 100 gross tonnage or more, unintentionally makes contact with the bottom without going aground; (c) the vessel fouls a utility cable or pipe, or an underwater commodity pipeline; (d) the vessel is involved in a risk of collision (close call); (e) the vessel sustains a total failure of any machinery; (f) the vessel sustains a shifting of cargo or a loss of cargo overboard; (g) the vessel is intentionally grounded or beached to avoid an accident; (h) any crew member whose duties are directly related to safely operating the vessel is unable to perform his/her duties as a result of a physical illness or injury, posing a threat to the safety of any person, property or the environment; or (i) any dangerous goods are released on board or from the vessel.

109 110 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Your shouldinclude: report the Transportation Safety Board (TSB)by thequickest available means. station. reporting ship toradioCanadian You writtena report toa make also must delay, as much of the information listed below as without possible, byreport, radiomust or vessel by commercial telephone a of member crew any or pilot charterer, operator,owner, the place, takes incident or accident marine reportable a When (l) (k) (j) (i) (h) (g) (f) (e) (d) (c) (b) (a) which the report isbeingmade. which thereport applicable, thename oridentification number ofthe vessel from the nameandaddress oftheperson and,where makingthe report ofthecargoa description aboard thevessel; and of propulsion;length andtype the technical specificationsofthe vessel suchasthe tonnage, where the vessel ismissing, where thevessel isnotmissing, including thedate andtimeofthedeparture; andintendedthe lastpointofdeparture destinationvessel, ofthenavigationala description aidsonboard thevessel; the weather andseaconditionsatthetimeofaccidentorincident; the date andtimeoftheaccidentorincident; the namesandqualificationsofmaster ofthe vessel; the namesofowner, operator, chartererandagentsofthevessel; the nameoridentification number,type ofthe and vessel; nationality iv. iii. ii. i. iv. iii. ii. i.

the actionbeingtaken to locate thevessel; ofanya description dangerous goodsaboard thevessel, and passengers aboard thevessel, the number ofcrew members and longitude, includingthedate and timeofthatposition, an easily defined geographical point,or by latitudeand the lastknown positionofthevessel by reference to aboard, or released from, thevessel; ofanya description dangerous goods the environment and other property, and extent ofany resulting damageto thevessel, oftheaccidentorincidentand a description persons thatwere injury, killedorsustained aserious the number ofcrew members, passengers andother easily defined geographical point, or by latitude and longitude, the locationofaccidentorincidentby reference to an Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 111

Report Report of a Marine Occurrence/Hazardous Occurrence at the address below within 30 days of the occurrence. ) TSB ( (TSB Form on 1808) the accident or Transportation incident to the directly occurrence.The penalty fornot giving notice orfalsifying reporta isfine a to up of $2,000, prison a term ofto up two years — or both. Note to vessel owners and operators: Penalties may result if you fail to report a marine Transport Transport Canada may also regulations that may identify unsafe operating poor procedures, vessel standards investigate vessel a where investigate also may marineCanada Transport training. crew insufficient or occurrences for breach in is an involved accident of resulting in its loss, destruction or damage and that put or illegal. unsafe were actions or crew’s out if an operator find people in danger to The Transportation Safety Board is an independent agency. It investigates selected selected investigates It agency. independent an is Board Safety Transportation The marine accidents and incidents and The TSB communicates system. does not risks assign improve fault to or findings in its determine reports civil publicly the or and criminal factors transportationliability, but contributing and causes identifies transportation safety. Accident Investigation Accident of Canada Board Safety Transportation Centre Place du 4th Floor, Portage, du 200 Promenade 1K8 Gatineau QC K1A 720-5540 (24 hours/day) (613) Tel.: 953-1583 (819) Fax: [email protected] Email: The report to TSB may also be made to Services (MCTS) Centre. a Marine Communications and Traffic report must include a statement as to the probable cause. the probable as to The report a statement include must You must You also submit a Safety Board Report Report 112 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide aaa a lw t poet u wtras n soeie ta apy o small to apply that shorelines vessels.The commercial and waterways our protect to laws has Canada for waterways Canada’s future of generations. health the ensure help can you ways are pollutants and designed maintained vessel well and using safe, environmentally a sound practices Operatingwhen handling you. with begins environment marine cleaner A Protect Canada’s Waterways Index onlineatwwwapps2.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/4/apci-icpa/. within Canada. Towaters find anfresh approved navigable MSD, checkother the Approvedand lakesProducts rivers,Catalogue in discharged be may regulations on sewagethe in out treatset standards the meets and that MSD an receive with treatedboard.sewage Only to designed is (MSD) device sanitation marine A andavoidinstructions usingdisinfectants, asthey may theenvironment. harm be must and sludge, sewage or emptied at sewageapproved storepump-out facilities on and dry land only. collect Be to sure to follow used pumping only is tank foryou. works devicesanitationthat marine a holding or A tank holding a Choose this equipment. install to2012 May 2007,until designatedhave16, May in before builtareas. or Vesselssewage basin Lakes Great the on operate they 2007, or 16, May after sanitationdevice marine theya if tankor holding were a either with equipped built be toilets with fitted vessels that require also toilets.They of portable use freestanding the prohibit regulations areas.”The sewage “designated are that waters and basin Lakes Great the for restrictions additional with sewage,discharge can Chemicals Dangerous for and Ships from Pollution the of 4 Division toilets. drainagefrom waste waste, other body and animal or human things, other among contains, Sewage Holding and Treating Sewage obey thelaws inforce wherever you goboating.and know you sure make to responsibility your is It million. $1 to up of penalties oil, garbage, sewage or other pollutants into Canadian waters — actions that carry discharge wilfully or accidentally to illegal it make Chemicals Dangerous for and Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships from Pollution of Prevention the for Regulations Regulations for the Prevention of Prevention the for Regulations sets out where and how you how and where out sets Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 113 TERRITORIES, NUNAVUT NORTHWEST BRITISH COLUMBIA, YUKON SASKATCHEWAN, ALBERTA, ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN, QUEBEC ONTARIO, MANITOBA, ONTARIO, 1-800-889-8852 1-800-363-4735 1-800-265-0237 Your name and contact details. name and contact Your occurred. the pollution and where When or a descriptionThe type of the product. of discharge covered. or area of pollution The extent or other source. The name of the vessel

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pollution Reporting Pollution SCOTIA, NEW BRUNSWICK NOVA P.E.I., NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Telephone Numbers Telephone 1-800-563-9089 1-800-565-1633 Listed below are phone numbers for pollution reporting. for phone numbers are below Listed The Canadian Coast Guard will contact the pollution. the owner and take steps to remove You will be asked to provide the following information: the following provide to will be asked You Help hold polluters accountable. If you see pollution Canadian being the contact discharged waters, Canadian in from pollution chemical or oil any notice or vessel MHz). (156.8 VHF channel 16 using Guard Coast The law requires polluters to report any oil spill to the Canadian Coast Guard right Guard Coast report the Canadian oil to spill to any polluters requires The law overall lower often can response rapid a and up, clean for pay must penalties. Polluters and fines heavy away. to lead may vessel your from spill a report to Failing costs. Report Pollution Report 114 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Thinking Green Use Environmentally Friendly Cleaners invasive organisms. Somecommunities requireof local bylaws. thisaspart your hull after use or before entering new waters helps to remove spores and other waters.local cleaning or clean.Rinsing hull your keeping by Youpart your do can Many have seen invasive species, such as zebra mussels and green crab, take over Stop theSpread ofInvasive Species your environmental impact,suchasthefollowing. The Wood (polish) Wood mirror and Window Toilet Mould Drain floor and Deck Chromium cleanser All-purpose outlines steps that you can takeyoutocan reducestepsthat outlines Guide CommercialGreenBoating the future healthofourcoastal waters.” sensitive foreshore near areas and concentratesin confined bays. often There’s it a but lot we can waters, do to ensure coastal our entering “Asoverallthe of mariners,pollution we only contributeportion small a few drops of vitamin E from a capsule and cover. and a acapsule Efrom add vitamin of solution, drops few the To store clean. is it until rag soft a with wood the into solution the Rub pitcher. a glass in juice lemon of ml 60 and vinegar of ml 30 oil, linseed edible of ml 30 Mix shine. and clean to rag a cotton Use bottle. a in spray of water ml 500 and of vinegar ml 45 soap, 2 of liquid ml Mix flush. and Brush deodorizes. and cleans to reaction foaming The bowl. mixture toilet the into 125and ml 125Pour soda of vinegar ml of baking the Spray water. hot of ml 500 to vinegar of germs. ml eliminate 30 and borax of ml 60 Add water. boiling of kettle a full in pour then Pour 60 ml of soda baking in the by drain, followed 60 ml of vinegar. Let it rest for 15 minutes, water. of 2 litres in vinegar of ml 250 Pour water. hot in vinegar with polish and Rinse soda. baking with Rub of ml 125 oil, cleaned. be to essential surfaces the tree on Spray water. hot tea of of litres 2 and ml soap dish 30 biodegradable borax, of 15ml vinegar, or soda baking of (ml) millilitres 30 Mix published by the T. Buck SuzukiEnvironmental Foundation Message from theCommercial Green BoatingGuide and available onthefoundation web site www.bucksuzuki.org. Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 115 Pollutant Discharge Reporting Regulations, 1995 1995 Regulations, Reporting Discharge Pollutant www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-95-351 Ships and for from of Pollution the Prevention for Regulations Chemicals Dangerous www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2007-86 Regulations Shipping Casualties Reporting www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-85-514 and Regulations Act Prevention Pollution Waters Arctic www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/A-12 and Investigation Accident Transportation Canadian Act Safety Board www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-23.4 Boating Guide Green Commercial www.bucksuzuki.org/publications , section 36 Act Fisheries www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/F-14/ Regulations Safety Board Transportation www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-92-446 Make sure your engine is well maintained to reduce air pollution. reduce to maintained is well engine your sure Make motor your tune properly instructions to the manufacturer’s Follow air emissions. and limit idling. Limit engine marine use. for approved paints Use only fuel. spilled and clean up any tanks, off do not top fuelling, When regulations. all sewage Obey Do not litter. in its place. garbage Put be may cleaners biodegradable — even detergents use not to Try and animals. plants on water-dwelling hard wash. and propeller wake your — watch erosion shoreline Avoid fuel economy. better all speed limits for Obey see it. Report pollution when you • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • More Information Information More Safety Transportation nearest the or Centre Canada Transport local your consult To Board Regional Office, see Appendix 2, or visit the Transportation Safety Board at www.tsb.gc.ca. website Remember These Green Boating Tips Boating Green These Remember Chapter 16 Make changes with care

More Information Contact your local Transport Canada Centre to find out the laws and regulations that apply to your vessel and situation (see Appendix 2).

To contact the Vessel Registration Office, visit www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/oep/vesselreg/contact/menu.htm. • Small Vessel Regulations www.laws.justice.gc.ca/en/SOR-2010-91// • Construction Standards for Small Vessels (TP 1332) www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/TP/TP1332/menu.htm Vessel and Equipment Changes

Be aware that changes to your vessel’s equipment and structure may lower its freeboard and stability or make it less suited to its use and the environmental conditions it may meet. Changes may also affect the watertight integrity of your vessel or its ability to quickly shed water overboard. Any changes must comply with the construction requirements and provide for adequate stability for the vessel’s intended use. Changes to your vessel or its system may also increase other risks such as fire, explosion and electrocution if not done properly. When making changes that may impact vessel safety, you should consult a qualified marine professional to help you decide if the changes you want to make follow good marine practices and meet the construction, equipment and safety regulations for your vessel’s intended area of service. If you are making a major modification, you must advise your local Transport Canada Centre and the appropriate Vessel Registration office (see Building or Modifying a Vessel in Chapter 2 and Vessel Registration in Chapter 3).

Changing the Area and Type of Operation

Changes to where and how you operate your vessel deserve careful thought. For example: Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small • Does the new area include a higher voyage classification? • Will your vessel be carrying more passengers than before? • Will your vessel’s status change from non‑passenger‑carrying to passenger-carrying? • Does the new area of operation feature different prevailing conditions (wind, waves, current) or take the vessel further from shelter?

Changes like these may mean that extra safety requirements will apply. If the change in area or type of operation is significant, then you may need to re-evaluate your vessel’s stability and strength in its new operating environment, add additional safety equipment or increase the level of qualification of the crew. Changes in normal environmental conditions may also mean that you must access weather updates more often or adjust the amount of time you need to head for shelter.

Take the time to think through any proposed changes and do your homework to keep your operation safe. 117 Chapter 17 Help steer the future Regulatory Reform

The Canada Shipping Act, 2001 came into force in July 2007. It takes into account safety, global standards, changes in marine operational practices and new technologies.

Transport Canada is still working to update regulations to help the economic performance of the marine industry, maintain safety and protect the marine environment.

Consultation Changes to Canada Shipping Act, 2001 regulations will affect commercial shipping, so make your opinion and interests heard. Good laws require active public input.

Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC)

The Canadian Marine Advisory Council (CMAC) is Transport Canada’s forum for consulting with the marine community on safety, navigation and marine pollution. Members include commercial shippers, owners, operators, fishers, recreational boaters, unions and government. Anyone interested in marine safety is welcome to attend regional or national meetings. Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small Contact Information Find out more about CMAC and current proposals for changing regulations at www.cmac-ccmc.gc.ca.

119 120 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide regulations. Direct any safety-related concerns and comments to the Transport Canada the Centre nearest you (see Appendix 2)oruseoneofthemeansbelow. to comments and concerns safety-related any when Direct regulations. advice for professionals marine locating needed, and so that their guide, vessel will this comply with Transport as Canada such commercial shipping tools, Transport Canada Safety Marine staff can help owners and operators by providing Submit Safety Concerns andComments Fax: 613-991-1879 Tel.: 613-991-3135 Ottawa ONK1A0N8 Street330 Sparks SafetyMarine Transport Canada You canalsocontact usby mail,telephone orfax: or emailusdirectly: [email protected] www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/contact-us/menu.htm You cancontact usthrough ourwebsite: Contact Information Appendices Appendix 1: Your Primary Responsibilities — Canada Shipping Act, 2001

A summary of the primary responsibilities for safe operation and protecting the environment follows. This appendix indicates the relevant sections of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, which is available on the Transport Canada website.

The Authorized Representative is responsible for all matters related to the vessel that are not assigned to someone else by the Act. (Section 14)

In particular, the authorized representative of a Canadian vessel is responsible for: • ensuring that the vessel and its machinery and equipment meet the regulatory requirements; • developing procedures for the safe operation of the vessel and for dealing with emergencies; and • ensuring that the crew and passengers receive safety training. (Section 106)

The master, and where applicable, the Authorized Representative, is responsible for: Guide Safety Vessel Commercial Small • using all reasonable means to make sure the vessel is seaworthy before and during each voyage; • protecting the vessel and the people on board from hazards; and • operating within legal limits, including maximum number of passengers. (Sections 85, 109, 110)

The master is also responsible for: • ensuring everyone employed on the vessel has the necessary certification (Section 82(1)); • ensuring the crew is sufficient and competent for safe operation (Section 82(2)); • assisting persons in distress (Sections 130-133); and • helping and providing information to the other vessel if involved in a collision. (Section 148)

121 122 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide the water. (Section 187) enter not do pollutants that sure make to responsibility a has board on Everyone Crew members are responsible for: • • • putting thevessel orpeopleonboard atrisk. (Sections 113, 82(3)) following themaster’s lawful orders except where themaster is anything elsethatmightaffect safe operations; and letting themaster know ifthey becomeaware ofany hazard or outtheirdutiesinasafecarrying manner; Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 123 Transport Canada Canada Transport Marine Safety Atlantic Region Floor 11th Alderney Drive, 45 1013 Box P.O. Queen Square, Dartmouth NS B2Y 4K2 902-426-7729 Tel.: 902-426-7585 Fax: Quebec Region Quebec Region Canada Transport Marine Safety Quebec Region 4th Floor Diamant, Cap 901 4K1 Quebec QC G1K 418-648-4166 Tel.: 418-648-3790 Fax: Atlantic Region Ontario Region Region Ontario Canada Transport Marine Safety Ontario Region South Street, Front 100 SarniaON N7T 2M4 519-383-1826 Tel.: 519-383-1997 Fax: Prairie and Northern Region and Northern Region Prairie Canada Transport Marine Safety and Northern Prairie Region Street 344 Edmonton MB R3C 0P6 Winnipeg 204-983-7498 Tel.: 204-984-8417 Fax: Pacific Region Pacific Canada Transport Marine Safety Region Pacific Street 620 – 800 Burrard V6Z 2J8 BC Vancouver 604-666-5300 Tel.: 604-666-5444 Fax: Contact details for district offices, as well as the following regional offices, can be offices, regional as the following as well district offices, for details Contact www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/contact/menu.htm online at: found Appendix 2: Transport Canada’s Regional Centres Regional Canada’s Transport 2: Appendix 124 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Every smallcommercialEvery vessel must have onboard: Appendix 3: First Aid Kits Required Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

regulations cameinto force. they read immediately before thatday onwhichtheamended kit thatmettherequirements oftheSmall Vessel Regulationsas amended Small Vessel Regulations 29,2010, onApril afirst aid for ofthree aperiod years from thecominginto force ofthe included inthekit); or resuscitation facepairs ofexamination shieldandtwo gloves (ifnot regulations governing workers’ compensation,withtheadditionofa Marine Occupational Safety andHealthRegulations orprovincial a first aid kit that meets the requirements set out in the a waterproof container holdingalltheitems listed inthisappendix; or a waterproof listofthecontents, inEnglishandFrench bandages triangular two sterile gauzetwo compresses 4 metres of elasticbandage 10 sterile compression sizes bandagesinassorted 20 adhesive plasters sizes in assorted 12 preparations applicationsofburn 10 applicationsofantisepticpreparations pairs ofexaminationtwo gloves one resuscitation face shield one pairofbandagescissors orsafety scissors six safety pinsoroneroll ofadhesive first-aid tape 48 dosesofanalgesicmedicationanon-narcotic type English andFrench an up-to-date first aidmanual orup-to-date first aid instructions,in Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 125 vessel.your intervals, e.g. “Every 300 hours” intervals Daily Daily End of season Insert manufacturers recommended Insert manufacturers recommended Weekly Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Yearly Yearly items and suggested timeframesitemssuggestedmaintenanceand a customize to forplan different vessel components. Be sure to refer to the servicing recommendations by the manufacturers of the This is a sample maintenance schedule only. Use it as a guide, and change the inlet to the bilge pump suction is free from debris. When checking the Machinery Hull the hull to deck seal. fittings. Maintain painted surfaces and apply a light coating of oil every year to pump, take care to not discharge a pollutant overboard. manufacturer’s recommendations. Pressure check outdrive units. whichever comes first. Inspect and renew as needed. (anti-fouling bottom paint / topside Inspect all through-hull fittings and attachments for leaks. Inspect andtighten all hoses anddrive belts often. Replace them when they are worn or cracked. Inspect the starter motor and alternator. Inspect andservice transmissions and outdrive units according to reduce corrosion. Check the engine(s) for oil or fuel leaks. Check that the bilge pump is operating properly and that the strainer Change main engine and auxiliary generator oil and filter at the hours Check fluid levels. (oil, engine water, coolant) Check bellows and water seals and replace, if needed. Check all through-hull fittings can be moved to closed position. Check all above-deck watertight and through-deck fittings, including Check transmission fluids and gear oil for water. Change transmission fluids and gear oil from time totime. Check the cabin interior for water and stains, which could signal a leak verify that the associated ductwork is free from leaks. Grease universal joint, gimbal bearing, propeller spline, and unit cleaning / waxing) cleats, stanchion mounts, hatches, ports, doors, antenna mounts, and as spark plugs, as needed. and weak materials. (For gasoline powered vessels) Check the blower works properly and of operation interval recommended by the manufacturer or once a year, Tune up gasolineTune engines every year and replace electrical parts, such Note: Appendix 4: Sample Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Sample 4: Appendix 126 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Test all circuits for proper operation. operation. proper for Test circuits all or replace as needed. needed. as replace or equipment. equipment. corrosion. against guard to exchangers equipment. Wire insulation should be intact and contacts and and contacts and intact be should insulation Wire equipment. air systems, anchoring systems, and bilge pumping and sanitation sanitation and pumping bilge and systems, anchoring systems, air and other underwater gear, as well as engine-mounted zincs on the the on zincs engine-mounted as well as gear, underwater other and systems. systems. systems. connectors should be secure and clean. and secure be should connectors underside of exhaust elbows or risers and on the end caps of heat heat of caps end the on and risers or elbows exhaust of underside Clean and repair sails as needed. needed. as sails repair and Clean backup and batteries, antennas, EPIRB, equipment, radio Check liferafts, extinguishers, fire flares, lifejackets, equipment: safety Check needed as systems all of parts mechanical lubricate and clean Check, and/ Repair tightness. for connections and lines water fresh all Check Other Systems Systems Other unit. outdrive service and Clean tabs, props, shafts, on anodes zinc sacrificial the replace and Check Inspect all standing and running rigging and sails. sails. and rigging running and standing all Inspect upholstery. and covers clean and Inspect Inspect and service the fuel tank, filter, fitting, and lines on a regular aregular on lines and fitting, filter, tank, fuel the service and Inspect or boxes approved in be should Batteries batteries. test and Inspect Inspect all exposed wiring, fuse/ breaker panels and electrical electrical and panels breaker fuse/ wiring, exposed all Inspect Replace any outdated or damaged equipment. equipment. damaged or outdated any Replace Replace defective parts. parts. defective Replace Secure loose wiring. wiring. loose Secure Flush and chlorinate the fresh water system, taking care not to pollute. pollute. to not care taking system, water fresh the chlorinate and Flush Sailing vessels Sailing Lubricate winches, blocks, turnbuckles and other mechanical mechanical other and turnbuckles blocks, winches, Lubricate Electrical System System Electrical for proper operation. These systems include hydraulic trim systems, systems, trim hydraulic include systems These operation. proper for trays, well ventilated and securely fastened. fastened. securely and ventilated well trays, life buoys, bilge pumps, oars, anchors, etc. etc. anchors, oars, pumps, bilge buoys, life basis. Keep tanks free of scale, dirt, and water. and dirt, scale, of free tanks Keep basis. Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 127 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Small Vessel Guide Commercial or the Compliance Checklist nearest Transport Canada Centre for Appendix the most (see 2) up-to-date copy. website (www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/debs/small-vessels/procedures.htm) websiteor your example example in this guide may be out of date. Please consult the Transport Canada Since the checklist and related guidance notes are updated frequently, the Note: and carrying no more than 12 passengers than 12 no more and carrying regulatory regulatory requirements. Use this checklist to verify that your vessel and its Refer to Refer the comply. you equipment continue to comply with basic safety requirements. with basic safety comply to equipment continue Compliance Checklist for Non-pleasure Vessels not more than 15 gross tons tons gross 15 than more not Vessels Non-pleasure for Checklist Compliance Who should use this checklist: should use this checklist: Who Guide for more information if you are not sure of the requirements or whether Appendix 5: Sample Compliance Checklist Compliance Sample 5: Appendix The authorized representative is responsible for ensuring that the vessel meets 128 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Vessel Name(ifany): Record ofComplianceCheck Vessel Purpose: Originally built to: Length (m)_ Hull IdentificationNumber_ Builder_ If there are any changessinceyour lastsubmission,pleasenote them. Complete thissectioninfullthefirst time you sendthechecklist in. Vessel, Ownership andOperation Information Owner (Contact Person ifowned by acompany or more thanoneperson) Now usedto: _ Leave blankifthisisageneral purpose production vessel Aux. Machinery Type_ Name _ Name _ Make _ Power: ❏Diesel ❏Gasoline Fuel: #1 Engine Superstructure Hull colour and Material Construction passengers e.g carry Tel. #_ _ City _ Make _ Power: ❏ Diesel ❏Gasoline Fuel: #2 Engine Does the vessel have a deck? ❏ Yes ❏No have adeck? vessel the Does Type:Hull ______Hull ❏ Mono ❏ Inboard ❏ Inboard ❏ Aluminum ❏ Aluminum ______Breadth (m)_ Fax. #_ Fax. _ Province ______Year Built_ ❏ Inflatable/RIB ______❏ GRP ❏ GRP ______❏ Outboard ❏ Outboard _ Address ______❏ Steel ❏ Steel Serial #_ Serial Serial #_ Serial ______Is it watertight above the waterline? ❏Yes waterline? ❏No the above watertight it Is Official Number: _ Cell. #_ Cell. _ Code Postal Depth (m)_ kW/HP Build Type ❏Custom kW/HP ❏ Inboard-Outboard ❏ Inboard-Outboard Aux. #_ Serial Machinery Hull ❏ Multi ❏ Wood ❏ Wood ______Colour: ❏ Other _ Colour: ❏ Other ______❏ Pontoon Gross Tonnage_ ❏ Series _ Email _ Country ______❏ Water Jet ❏ Water Jet ______❏ HomeBuilt ______

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______(if this varies, please explain) please (if this varies, km/h ______m Wind speed_ Wind m ______Has the type or area of operation changed over the years? Yes / No If yes, please explain below. please explain / No If yes, Yes the years? changed over Has the type of operation or area yes, If years? an accident or incident in the past five in been involved vessel or the you Have details. please provide Passenger-vessel (indicate the maximum number of passengers carried) _ passengers of number the maximum (indicate ❏ Passenger-vessel Wave height_ Wave What are the maximum wave heights and wind speed that you operate in? operate and wind speed that you heights wave the maximum are What How many years have you operated this vessel? operated you have years many How Where and when do you operate? Describe what you do and typical voyage(s), including do and typical Describe voyage(s), what you operate? when do you and Where start season and end dates. and approximate of operation, hours shore, from distance maximum use the If you the link (URL). please provide operation, describing your a website have If you details. more please provide or towing, lifting for vessel Workboat– i.e. no passengers i.e. Workboat– ❏ _ (number) size Crew ❏ PCOC ❏ SVOP less than 60 GT Limited certificate - ❏ Master, Master’s ❏ Other (describe)______Operation – how do you use the vessel? use the do you – how Operation 130 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Compliance Check Results for Year 20 Note: pre-departure acomplete given passengers Are operation safe the for place in procedures there Are Are records detailing the number of persons on board board on persons of number the detailing records Are Are you and/or your crew proficient in the procedures procedures the in proficient crew your and/or you Are Are procedures established for the use of the vessel’s established Are procedures Are procedures in place for safe refuelling and to to and refuelling safe for place in procedures Are of the vessel and for dealing with emergencies? with dealing for and vessel the of or falling overboard? falling or given to a person on shore or left in a known location location aknown in left or shore on aperson to given engine is started? is engine gasoline engine powered vessel unless the engine engine the unless vessel powered engine gasoline certificate of registry? of certificate appliances and fire extinguishing equipment? extinguishing fire and appliances lifesaving vessel’s the of use the in practiced and safety briefing? safety so they are available to search and rescue services in in services rescue and search to available are they so not not of aperiod for operated been has blower space cold water shock resulting from swamping, capsizing capsizing swamping, from resulting shock water cold GENERAL REQUIREMENTS GENERAL used) is the total amount of liquefied petroleum gas not not gas petroleum liquefied of amount total the is used) Is the vessel registered? vessel the Is Is the vessel properly marked in accordance with the the with accordance in marked properly vessel the Is Is a copy of the certificate of registry on board? on registry of certificate the of acopy Is made to the vessel since it was registered? was it since vessel the to made If liquefied petroleum gas is carried (but not installed or or installed not (but carried is gas petroleum liquefied If REGISTRATION Have there been structural or mechanical changes changes mechanical or structural been there Have Do you have established procedures or equipment to to equipment or procedures established have you Do more than 30 kg, and is it secured as required? as secured it is and kg, 30 than more Do you have established procedures and are signs signs are and procedures established have you Do PROCEDURES SAFETY protect all persons on board from hypothermia and and hypothermia from board on persons all protect posted to prevent any person starting an enclosed enclosed an starting person any prevent to posted from overboard or into fuel of leakage the prevent the event of an emergency? an of event the PROCEDURES EMERGENCY START-UP ENGINE the vessel? the immediately before the the before immediately (4) minutes four than less FUEL in case in ofcase emergency? equipment and fire extinguishing appliances life-saving

For more information ontherequirement, refer to thesectionofregulation section oftheSmall Vessel Regulations. indicated. Where noregulation isindicated, thenumberrefers to therelevant Description ____ (to becompleted infullevery year) Length in metres in Length • • • • • • • • • • • • • ≤ 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 • • • • • • • • • • • • • > 12 CSA S.58 CSA CSA S.46 CSA CSA S.63 CSA CSA S.57 CSA CSA 106 CSA 1002 1002 1001 403 420 420 402 401 Passenger CSA S.58 CSA CSA S.46 CSA CSA S.63 CSA CSA S.57 CSA CSA 106 CSA CSA 106 CSA 1002 1001 520 520 — — — Workboat

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507 507 507 507 504 506 506 506 506 506 506 Passenger

5 5 5

410 410 410 410 407 409 409 409 409 409 409 > 12 >

• • • • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 ≤ 9 >

• • • • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 ≤ 6 >

• • • • • • • • • ≤ 6 ≤ • • • • • • • • • Length in metres Description buoyant line of not less than 15m in length on board? buoyant line of not less than 15m in length? hand flares or (Type C) smoke signals with (Type D), no line of not less than 15m in length on board? less than 15m in lengthAND a lifebuoy attached to a is equipped with a self-igniting light or attached to a if the re-boarding height from the water is greater than flares or (Type B) hand flares on (Type C) board? than 15m in length on board? than 15m in lengthOR a lifebuoy attached to a buoyant FIRST AID KIT LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES 0.5m (20 inches)? for immediate use? parachute flares multi-star (Type A), flares (Type B), SAFETY EQUIPMENT more than 6 smoke signals (Type D)? Is there a buoyant heaving line (throw bag) of not less Is there a buoyant heaving line (throw bag) of not less Regulations section (SVR 8)? Is there a watertight flashlight on board? Is there a buoyant heaving line (throw bag) of not Is there on board a buoyant heaving line (throw bag) Is there a re-boarding device available for the vessel Is there a lifejacket of an appropriate size on board for Is there a first aid kit on board, packed in a waterproof Isall safety equipment readily accessible and available Isall safety equipment maintained and replaced in Isall safety equipment in good working order? recommendations? star flares or (Type B) hand flares on (Type C) board? case that contains all the items required by the accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or each person that is on the vessel? of not less than 15m in length AND a lifebuoy that Arethere three rocket parachute flares multi- (Type A), Are there six rocket parachute flares multi-star (Type A), Are there twelve visual signals on board - rocket Visual Signals Personal Life-Saving Appliances 132 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Rafts Life Equipment Safety Vessel Equipment Navigation of last service? last of to sufficient capacity atotal with liferafts more or one on board one or more liferafts with a total capacity capacity atotal with liferafts more or one board on Collision Regulations Collision the of a board on installed there is object) afloating pulling or (CR R.33)? (NSR S.40) (NSR at a service station that is accredited by the the by accredited is that station aservice at Regulations of cable, rope or chain? or rope cable, of 15m than less not and anchor Regulations Life Saving Equipment Equipment Saving Life the to Schedule IV 2of section Collision Collision the of requirements the meets that appliance sufficient to carry all persons on board? on persons all carry to sufficient carry all persons on board? on persons all carry sound-signalling appliance that meets the requirements requirements the meets that appliance sound-signalling vessel sinks? vessel cable, rope or chain? chain? or rope cable, chain? or rope cable, is there on board board on there is metres 8.5 than aTug more On of water the if 12 metres than more of aWorkboat On Passenger Carrying Vessel of more than than more of Vessel Carrying aPassenger On is there there is 12 metres than more of aWorkboat On place and date the with marked liferaft the Is Is the liferaft or buoyant apparatus (except for a liferaft aliferaft for (except apparatus buoyant or liferaft the Is Navigation Safety Regulations Safety Navigation the of requirements an an OR device propelling amanual board on there Is a manual bilge pump? pump? bilge amanual OR abailer board on there Is Is there installed on board a sound-signalling asound-signalling board on installed there Is there is OR board on device asound-signalling there Is board? on pump bilge amanual there Is of 50m than less not and anchor an board on there Is of 30m than less not and anchor an board on there Is Is there on board a magnetic compass that meets the the meets that compass amagnetic board on there Is manufacturer of the liferaft? the of manufacturer more buoyant apparatus with a total capacity sufficient sufficient capacity atotal with apparatus buoyant more (pushing (pushing operations towing in engaged vessels For Collision Regulations Collision the of requirements the meets Has the liferaft been serviced at the intervals set out in in out set intervals the at serviced been liferaft the Has packed in a valise-type container) stored in a manner amanner in stored container) avalise-type in packed to carry all persons on board if a liferaft is not carried? not is aliferaft if board on persons all carry to or one board on 15°C there is than more is temperature the if free float automatically to it allows that total capacity sufficient to carry all persons on board? on persons all carry to sufficient capacity total is there on board one or more liferafts with a with liferafts more or one board on there is 8.5 metres installed on board a sound-signalling appliance that that appliance asound-signalling board on installed ? (CR R.33)? Description ? (CR R.33)? ? ? Length in metres in Length • • • • • ≤ 6 • • • • • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 • • • • • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 • • • • • • • • • • • • > 12 413 413 413 412 412 412 412 412 411 — — — — 21 21 21 Passenger 508 508 509 510 510 510 510 510 511 511 511 511 — 21 21 21 Workboat

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512 512 512 512 512 512 512 512

SSRR SSRR SSRR SSRR Passenger — CR

414 414 414 414 414 414 414 414 413 413

SSRR SSRR SSRR SSRR > 12 >

• • • • • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 ≤ 9 >

• • • • • • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 ≤ 6 >

• • • • • • • • • ≤ 6 ≤ • • • • • • • • • Length in metres ? ? ? (CR R.40)? (CR Description is more than 8 metres long and of closed is a towboat? from shore or on a voyage that is even partly in a Canadian Coast Guard VHF coverage area; or construction; or carries passengers more than 5 nautical miles • • • heating or refrigerating appliance, is there an additional heating or refrigerating appliance, is there on board an it equipped with a VHF-DSC radio when makingNear portable? the requirements of the Collision Regulations 2A:10B:C (or larger) (or 2A:10B:C portable fire extinguisher more than six passengers, is the vessel equipped metres long or carrying more than six passengers, is Is there a 2A:20B:C larger) (or portable fire extinguisher Is there on board larger) (or a 2A:10B:C portable fire If the vessel is equipped with a fuel-burning cooking, Is there one fire bucket on board? Is there larger) (or a 1A:5B:C portable fire extinguisher If the vessel is equipped with a fuel-burning cooking, Is there one fire axe on board? meet the requirements of the Collision Regulations with two VHF radiotelephones, one of which may be If the vessel is of closed construction and more than 8 When operating in the Great Lakes Basin and carrying If your vessel operates outside a VHF coverage area, Isa non-portable VHF radiotelephone installed, if the Isyour vessel equipped with two-way communication Isthere installed on board navigation lights that meet Isthe vessel fitted with a radar reflector in accordance with the Collision Regulations responsible person on shore? If the vessel is operated after sunset and before sunrise Coastal or Unlimited Voyages? vessel: additional larger) (or 1A:5B:C portable fire extinguisher? do you have a reliable means of communication with a extinguisher? are there navigations lights installed on board that equipment? on board? on board? on board? Arethere two fire buckets on board? Firefighting Equipment – General Communication Equipment 134 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Space –Engine Equipment Firefighting Alarm and Detection Fire Are all portable extinguishers mounted with a clamp or or aclamp with mounted extinguishers portable all Are Are all portable extinguishers that are intended for for intended are that extinguishers portable all Are Are all portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire fire fixed and extinguishers fire portable all Are more than 23kg 23kg than more not extinguishers fire portable all Are of water can be directed into any part of the vessel? the of part any into directed be can water of other than low risk spaces such as washrooms and void void and washrooms as such spaces risk low than other operating position? operating (51lbs) in weight? (51lbs) weight? in extinguishing system fully charged? fully system extinguishing accommodation space? accommodation extinguisher(s) directly into the engine space without without space engine the into directly extinguisher(s) space? engine the of entrance the at extinguisher space? engine the of entrance the at extinguisher space? engine extinguishing agent agent extinguishing agas of not space, accommodation extinguishers required by the Regulations? the by required extinguishers a provision for the proper discharge of portable fire fire portable of discharge proper the for a provision to all the other other the all to addition in space engine enclosed an use in an accommodation space, or stored in an an in stored or space, accommodation an in use size that is intended to be discharged directly into into directly discharged be to intended is that size with a with detector fire certified amarine have spaces, If the vessel is equipped with a fuel-burning cooking, cooking, afuel-burning with equipped is vessel the If (or larger) 2A:20B:C additional an board on there Is If the vessel has an enclosed engine space, is there there is space, engine enclosed an has vessel the If fire portable (or larger) a20B:C board on there Is fire portable a10B:C (or larger) board on there Is ajet which from nozzle and hose afire board on there Is that pump fire manual or apower-driven there Is Is there a portable fire extinguisher of the appropriate appropriate the of extinguisher fire aportable there Is with a marine certified fixed fire suppression system system suppression fire fixed certified amarine with fitted it is space, engine enclosed an has vessel the If powered powered detector aheat with fitted space engine the Is Construction Standards Standards Construction the of requirements the meets portable fire extinguisher at the entrance to each each to entrance the at extinguisher fire portable Does each accommodation, service and cooking space, space, cooking and service accommodation, each Does extinguisher? fire type? type? the need to open the primary access to that space and and space that to access primary the open to need the the outside located (TP 1332) Vessels Small for heating or refrigerating appliance, is there on on there is appliance, refrigerating or heating is this provision clearly marked? clearly provision this is indicators and audible alarm which are located at the the at located are which alarm audible and indicators board an additional 2A:20B:C (or larger) portable portable (or larger) 2A:20B:C additional an board having a sufficient quantity of fire extinguishing agent? agent? extinguishing fire of quantity asufficient having bracket that provides a quick and positive release? positive and aquick provides that bracket built in audible alarm? audible in built by the vessel electrical system and that is hard wired to to wired hard is that and system electrical vessel the by Description Length in metres in Length • • • • • • • • ≤ 6 • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 • • • • • • • • • • > 12 416 418 418 414 414 414 415 414 414 414 414 414 741 16 5 Passenger 516 516 513 512 512 512 512 512 512 512 512 514 741 16 5 Workboat

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419 419 701 705 705 704 704 709 709 > 12 >

• • • • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 ≤ 9 >

• • • • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 ≤ 6 >

• • • • • • • • • ≤ 6 ≤ • • • • • • • • • Length in metres . Description ? ______indicate which practices or standards were used. location near any hazard? Note: A Personal Watercraft that meets the standard in accordance with the standard ISO 13590 Small Craft that provide a level of safety at least equivalent to that including the requirements of the Construction that must be taken to minimize the risk of fire and PARTICULAR DESIGN — VESSEL locker/container, is the outside of the locker/container Boat and Council Yacht Standard T-5, (ABYC) Safety that meets the requirements of that standard? provided by the construction requirements and that SAFETY NOTICES EQUIPMENT STOWAGE Do safety notices meet the requirements of American Does the vessel meet all the applicable construction If a vessel of a particular design is constructed using Standards? If the vessel is of a particular design, such as a If the vessel is a personal watercraft, does it display ISO 13590 does not have to meet the other construction If the vessel is a Personal Watercraft is it constructed rebuilding of a vessel of that design? If some or all fire and safety equipment is stowed in a requirements of the Small Vessel Regulations Is all fire and safety equipment protected from damage requirements of the Small Vessel Regulations, Part 7, Construction Standards? CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS Installation Requirements and display a builder’s plate alternative recommended practices and standards dynamically supportedcraft, a submarine, a wing-in- clearly marked to indicate its contents? are applicable to the construction, manufacture or according to recommended practices and standards a safety notice that indicates the precautions ground-effect vessel, or a hydroplane, is it constructed explosion, including the information set outin the and securely stowed? Signs and Labels Arethe required safety notices placed in a visible — PersonalWatercraft Construction — and System 136 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Small Small the with accordance in modifications these Are Construction Standards for for Standards Construction the and Regulations Vessel Vessels originally built? built? originally Small Vessels Small operation? or operation? of area intended vessel’s the in maintenance or amarine without years five least at for operated related to a deficiency in its construction construction its in adeficiency to related occurrence after the modifications, if any? if modifications, the after equipped with guardrails or handholds to protect protect to handholds or guardrails with equipped and firefighting systems? systems? firefighting and a including machinery the of identification and Means, Ladders, Handholds, Rails,and Lifelines Rails,and Handholds, Ladders, Means, systems fuel systems, pumping bilge the of description Construction Standards for Small Small for Standards Construction the with accordance 41.5 41.6 and American section the of with accordance Note: Plans are not always mandatory but may be requested by Transport Canada to verify compliance. verify to Canada by Transport requested be may but mandatory always not are Plans Note: standards for the type of vessel? or vessel? of type the for standards strength and watertight integrity of the vessel achieved achieved vessel the of integrity watertight and strength Was the buoyancy, flotation and/or stability reassessed reassessed stability and/or flotation buoyancy, the Was Is a plan available showing the general arrangement of of arrangement general the showing available aplan Is Is a plan available showing a diagram of the the of adiagram showing available aplan Is Is a plan available showing the general arrangement arrangement general the showing available aplan Is required structural strength? or strength? structural required diagram? electrical a one-line showing Is aavailable plan in length, is there means to to means there is length, in 6m over is vessel the If in length, is it it is length, in 6m than more not is vessel the If Is the vessel constructed, manufactured or rebuilt rebuilt or manufactured constructed, vessel the Is that was was that type same the of design vessel’s the Is Is the vessel’s design supported by calculations or or calculations by supported design vessel’s the Is In the case of an open vessel, are the structural structural the are vessel, open an of case the In Has the vessel undergone any major modification since since modification major any undergone vessel the Has MODIFICATIONS MAJOR system? system? propulsion PLANS protect persons from falls or from falling overboard in in overboard falling from or falls from persons protect in overboard falling from or falls from persons the vessel? vessel? the SEAWORTHINESS AND STRENGTH STRUCTURAL H41, Reboarding Standard Yacht Council and Boat FALLS FROM PROTECTION proven to be effective and reliable over time? time? over reliable and effective be to proven test documents proving that the design achieves the the achieves design the that proving documents test in accordance with the recommended practices and and practices recommended the with accordance in by following traditional construction methods that have have that methods construction traditional following by , TP 1332? , TP 1332? 1332? , TP Description ? Length in metres in Length • • • • • • • • • • • • ≤ 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 • • • • • • • • • • • • > 12 710 710 710 713 713 713 713 712 712 711 711 711 711 Passenger 710 710 710 713 713 713 713 712 712 711 711 711 711 Workboat

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717 717 714 714 714 714 714 714 716 713 713 713 Passenger

717 717 714 714 714 714 714 714 716 713 713 713 > 12 >

• • • • • • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 ≤ 9 >

• • • • • • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 ≤ 6 >

• • • • • • • • • • • ≤ 6 ≤ • • • • • • • • • • Length in metres Description hatches, windows and portlights, of marine the Construction Standards? flotation, buoyancy and stability in accordance with the requirements of the Construction Standards? HULL DESIGN in a manner to ensure that the structural strength fittings provide, in accordance with the Construction the hull strengthened in order to avoid hull damage? the presence of ice requires the vessel to make that the vessel may encounter? For a vessel of not more than 6 metres is the For a vessel of more than 6 metres can you provide Does the design of a vessel’s superstructure, hull and Is the stability of the vessel adequate to safely carry windows and portlights comply with the standard ISO 12216? Standards, for the maintenance of watertight integrity Is the strength of the through-hull penetration On a vessel of more than 6 metres built, imported If the vessel is intended for operation in waters where resistant where located in a fire risk area engine (e.g. Isthe condition of the hull and equipment maintained closing appliances such as exterior doors, hatches, such as lifting, towing, trawling when applicable? construction and fitted with means of securing them documentation to show that the stability has been underwater penetrations? assessed as per the requirements set out or listed in space, tank space, etc.)? adequately in all operating conditions while underway and constructed using good boat building practices? WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY construction, manufacture or rebuilding of the vessel suitable to theoperating and environmental conditions and the prevention of downflooding? equivalent to the strength of the unpierced hull? and watertight integrity of the vessel continue tobe adequate for its intended use? extraordinary manoeuvres in order to avoid the ice, is out its intended operations, including any operation or changed to commercial use after April 2005, 1, do Areclosing appliances, such as exterior doors, Arethe shut offs of underwater penetrations fire Aremeans available to positively shut off all Are the materials and equipment used in the 138 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Are the fuel tank and fuel systems installed, installed, systems fuel and tank fuel the Are Are all fittings, joints or connections on a fuel afuel on connections or joints fittings, all Are Are all components of the fuel system liquid-tight and and liquid-tight system fuel the of components all Are Are fuel tanks, fuel filters or fuel lines not installed installed not lines fuel or filters fuel tanks, fuel Are Are fixed fuel tanks manufactured and tested in in tested and manufactured tanks fuel fixed Are over a source of ignition? ignition? of asource over system ventilation apowered there is engine gasoline accumulation of these combustible vapours? vapours? combustible these of accumulation anatural there is vapour, gasoline of a source as a fuel and is not equipped with multi-point fuel fuel multi-point with equipped not is and afuel as designed to remove any accumulation of combustible combustible of accumulation any remove to designed designed to remove any any remove to designed system ventilation VENTILATION standard 12217-1 indicate which Design Category (A, B, B, (A, Category Design 12217-1 which standard indicate accordance with the Construction Standards, or or Standards, Construction the with accordance standards (e.g. standards)? ABYC ISO or standards its and system or appliance the do board, on system accessible? accessible? system combustion and cooling? and combustion vessel stability: vessel ventilated to ensure a sufficient supply of air for for air of supply asufficient ensure to ventilated vapours? vapour-tight to the hull interior in accordance with the the with accordance in interior hull the to vapour-tight C or D) has been assigned: been D)C or has Construction Standards and is the carburetor is fitted fitted is carburetor the is and Standards Construction Construction Standards? Standards? Construction Construction Standards? Construction requirements or standards were used to assess the the assess to used were standards or requirements If the vessel has an enclosed space that contains contains that space enclosed an has vessel the If If the stability has been assessed according to ISO ISO to according assessed been has stability the If If the vessel has an enclosed space that contains a contains that space enclosed an has vessel the If with a flame arrestor? aflame with gasoline uses that engine inboard an has vessel the If Is any space that contains a combustion engine engine acombustion contains that space any Is If there is a fuel-burning (e.g. propane) appliance or or appliance (e.g. propane) afuel-burning is there If with the recommended practices and standards that that standards and practices recommended the with , indicate which which , indicate 6metres than more of avessel For maintained and tested in accordance with the the with accordance in tested and maintained provided by the Construction Standards, and installed installed and Standards, Construction the by provided that to equivalent least at safety of a level provide throttle-body fuel injector in accordance with the the with accordance in injector fuel throttle-body SYSTEM FUEL injection, is the design of the carburetor or the the or carburetor the of design the is injection, installation conform to recommended practices and and practices recommended to conform installation in accordance with the Construction Standards? Construction the with accordance in ______Note:

Carriage of gaseous fuel, naphtha, liquefied liquefied naphtha, fuel, gaseous of Carriage natural gas is prohibited on passenger-carrying vessels. vessels. passenger-carrying on prohibited is gas natural petroleum gas (other than as indicated) and liquefied liquefied and indicated) as than (other gas petroleum Description Length in metres in Length • • • • • • • • • • ≤ 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 • • • • • • • • • • • • > 12 720 722 725 724 724 724 724 718 719 721 717 717 Passenger 720 722 725 724 724 724 724 718 719 721 717 717 Workboat

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727 727 727 727 729 729 729 729 728 728 729 728 728 728 730 726 Passenger

727 727 727 727 729 729 729 729 728 728 729 728 728 728 730 726 > 12 >

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 ≤ 9 >

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 ≤ 6 >

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ≤ 6 ≤ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Length in metres , and ? Description ? or be used? information set out in the ConstructionStandards? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Does the battery's means of charging prevent Does the engine starting battery have an automatic function and the meaning of each valve position? means of recharging ? Does the electrical system if more than 50 volts taken to minimize the risk of fire, explosion and any Standards as appropriate? E-11 or ABYC Does the electrical system if more than 50 volts Does the electrical system if not more than 50 volts Does the electrical system if not more than 50 meet the requirements of the recommended practices meet the requirements of the American Boat and Is the location(s) of the battery(s) dry, well ventilated meet the requirements of the American Boat and Do the re-fuelling points indicate the type of fuel to E-11, AC and DC ElectricalE-11, Systems on Boat Is the battery(s) accessible? Is the battery(s) installed and secured in accordance with the Construction Standards? Standards or Is every component of the electrical system notices indicating the precautions that must be voltage and that provide a level of safety at least and above bilge water level? specifications set out in the Construction Standards? appropriate for the maximum current of the system, and correctly installed as per the Construction accessible and marked with the information and and standards that are appropriate for the system volts meet the requirements of the Construction equivalent to that provided by Standard E-11? accordance with the Construction Standards? Systems on Boats overcharging? other hazard? Are battery disconnect switches readily accessible, Are fuel tanks permanently marked to indicate the Are valves in the fuel system marked to indicate the Are all flexible hoses in the fuel system marked in Ignition Protection Are there one or more permanently attached safety Batteries and Means of Charging Standards Yacht CouncilYacht AC and DC Standard Electrical E-11, Yacht CouncilYacht Standards Storage E-10, Batteries 140 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Test for Marine Products Marine Test for Systems Exhaust Lighting Emergency Machinery Auxiliary Are provisions made to prevent the leakage of exhaust exhaust of leakage the prevent to made provisions Are Are bilge spaces that are not easily visible from from visible easily not are that spaces bilge Are Are bilge spaces that are not easily visible from the the from visible easily not are that spaces bilge Are Are watertight compartments and bilges fitted with a with fitted bilges and compartments watertight Are at fitted permanently controls and instruments Are of the Construction Standards? Standards? Construction the of operating position fitted with an automatic high bilge- high automatic an with fitted position operating gases and do these provisions meet the requirements requirements the meet provisions these do and gases Underwriters Underwriters or Devices Electrical Marine of Protection every operating position on the vessel as set out in the the in out set as vessel the on position operating every appliances, valves, connections or other fittings on vent vent on fittings other or connections valves, appliances, any area of the vessel? vessel? the of area any systems, are electrical components ignition-protected ignition-protected components electrical are systems, specifications set out in the Construction Standards, Standards, Construction the in out set specifications system have a minimum capacity of 0.91 litres/second? 0.91 of capacity aminimum have system connected to an indicator showing when the pump is is pump the when showing indicator an to connected Construction Standards? Standards? Construction On a vessel with gasoline or gaseous (LPG, CNG) fuel fuel CNG) (LPG, gaseous or gasoline with avessel On On a vessel with gasoline or gaseous (LPG, CNG) CNG) (LPG, gaseous or gasoline with avessel On On a vessel of more than 6 metres, is emergency emergency is 6metres, than more of avessel On running and to an overriding manual switch, both of of both switch, manual overriding an to and running requirements of the Construction Standards? Standards? Construction the of requirements Where persons may come into contact with moving moving with contact into come may persons Where water alarm located at the operating position and a bilge abilge and position operating the at located alarm water position? operating the at located are which External Ignition J1171, SAE Ignition Practice External Recommended Standards to allow passengers and crew to exit from from exit to crew and passengers allow to Standards not ignition protected isolated, in accordance with the the with accordance in isolated, protected ignition not normal operating condition? condition? operating normal the in is vessel the when bailing or pumping of means Do the automatic bilge pump(s) or the bilge pumping pumping bilge the or pump(s) bilge automatic the Do Do all auxiliary machinery systems meet the the meet systems machinery auxiliary all Do Ignition-Protection Ignition-Protection UL 1500, Standard Laboratories, permanently installed automatic bilge pump that is is that pump bilge automatic installed permanently pumping system? pumping protect persons from injury? injury? from persons protect to installed guards are systems, machinery of parts from fuel sources such as engines and cooking cooking and engines as such sources fuel from are that components electrical all are systems, fuel SYSTEMS MACHINERY the operating position fitted with an automatic high high automatic an with fitted position operating the in accordance with Society of Automotive Engineers Engineers Automotive of Society with accordance in lines, fill lines or distribution lines, and fuel tanks? fuel and lines, distribution or lines fill lines, lighting installed in accordance with the Construction Construction the with accordance in installed lighting bilge-water alarm and a bilge pumping system or a or system pumping abilge and alarm bilge-water Description ? Length in metres in Length • • • ≤ 6 • • • • • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 • • • • • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 • • • • • • • • • • > 12 736 736 733 736 736 735 735 735 732 731 731 Passenger 736 736 733 736 736 735 735 735 732 731 731 Workboat

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741 801 801 801 801 901 742 737 737 740 740 740 739 738 Passenger

741 801 801 801 801 901 742 737 737 740 740 740 739 738 > 12 >

• • • • • • • • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 ≤ 9 >

• • • • • • • • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 ≤ 6 >

• • • • • • • • • • • • • ≤ 6 ≤ • • • Length in metres ? Description ? or having a sufficient quantity of fire extinguishing agent? location plainly visible from the normal operating HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FIRE SAFETY position of the vessel? pleasure craft Does the vessel, if more than 6 metres, have Does the vessel, if more than 6 metres, have Does the vessel, if not more than 6 metres, have Does the vessel have a minimum of two means of purposes designed for marine use? propellers in accordance with the manufacturer’s normal operating conditions? Is the vessel marked with a Hull Identification Number Is this Compliance Notice displayed in a conspicuous If the vessel has an enclosed engine space, is it fitted with a marine certified fixed fire suppression system Is a dual action rate-of-rise and fixed temperature Is a fire detector fitted in each accommodation and requirements of the Construction Standards for requirements of the Construction Standards for vessel Isthe vessel fitted with a fire alarm panel in accordance with the Construction Standards? requirements of the Construction Standards? Is the vessel fitted witha safe andreliable main steering If required, is the vessel fitted with a means of COMPLIANCE NOTICES starboard of the transom? service space the vessel? (except in low-risk spaces such as washrooms and void spaces) a Compliance Notice stating that it is built to the a Compliance Notice stating that it is built to the a Compliance Notice stating that it is built to the detector fitted in each engine space? specifications or with recommended practices and standards? escape from each accommodation space, service and engine space? gear that is operable fromthe operating position under emergency steering? (HIN) 12 characters(HIN) 12 located most often on the upper other than pleasure craft Are all combustion engines for propulsion or auxiliary Are all materials and dimensions of shafting and 142 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide Training Program Training Are you aware that no ship or person shall discharge discharge shall person or ship no that aware you Are Are you aware that no ship or person shall discharge discharge shall person or ship no that aware you Are of 6 months of sea service, at least one of the training training the of one least at service, sea of 6months of operational instructions that are specific to the vessel, vessel, the to specific are that instructions operational out in the MPR available for inspection? for available MPR the in out or permit the discharge of garbage? of discharge the permit or or permit the discharge of an oil or oily mixture? oily or oil an of discharge the permit or VESSEL MANNING AND CREW QUALIFICATIONS CREW AND MANNING VESSEL a manner that ensures it cannot be easily reconnected reconnected easily be cannot it ensures that a manner equipment that are specific to the vessel, the the vessel, the to specific are that equipment (MPR) obtained, before acquiring a total atotal acquiring before obtained, (MPR) Regulations duty on board the vessel? the board on duty and their assigned duties? assigned their and Marine Emergency Duties Duties Emergency Marine TP 4957 standard in out set members? crew all for competency Marine Personnel Personnel Marine the of requirements manning safe aware that no ship or person shall discharge or permit permit or discharge shall person or ship no that aware certificates in marine emergency duties required by by required duties emergency marine in certificates aware that no ship or person shall discharge or permit permit or discharge shall person or ship no that aware Can you provide the required certificates of of certificates required the provide you Can working order and properly connected at all times? times? all at connected properly and order working to designed amuffler with equipped vessel the Is receive the on-board familiarization and safety training training safety and familiarization on-board the receive while the vessel is in operation? operation? in is vessel the while /by-pass, cutout amuffler with equipped is muffler the If Is a record of training containing the information set set information the containing training of arecord Is Is there enough crew to operate the vessel safely and and safely vessel the operate to crew enough there Is SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OPERATIONAL AND PRECAUTIONS SAFETY prevent excessive or unusual noise that is in good good in is that noise unusual or excessive prevent Does each person assigned a function on the vessel vessel the on afunction assigned person each Does MUFFLER Has every member of the complement who is required required is who complement the of member every Has Have the crew been familiarized with shipboard shipboard with familiarized been crew the Have area, are you you are area, designated aspecific in are you Unless is the muffler cutout / by-pass visibly disconnected in in disconnected visibly /by-pass cutout muffler the is the Regulations? the the meet to vessel the for order in board on be to POLLUTION PREVENTION POLLUTION area, are you you are area, designated aspecific in are you Unless the discharge of sewage? (Sewage) sewage? of discharge the the discharge of a noxious liquid? (Chemicals) (Chemicals) liquid? anoxious of discharge the handle an on board emergency? board on an handle , before they start to perform any any perform to start they , before Description Length in metres in Length • • • • • • • • • • • • ≤ 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • > 6 ≤ 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • > 9 ≤ 12 • • • • • • • • • • • • > 12 MPR 205 MPR MPR 205 MPR MPR 206 MPR MPR 206 MPR RPPSDC RPPSDC RPPSDC RPPSDC MPR 203 MPR MPR 207 MPR 1000 1000 s.139 s.128 s.40 s.82 Passenger MPR 205 MPR MPR 205 MPR MPR 206 MPR MPR 206 MPR RPPSDC RPPSDC RPPSDC RPPSDC MPR 203 MPR MPR 207 MPR 1000 1000 s.139 s.128 s.40 s.82 Workboat

Yes/No/NA Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide 143 Authorized Representative) Person who carried out the Owner/ compliance check (if other than the ______(Must sign) Owner/Authorized Representative ______Dangerous Chemicals Collision Regulations Collision Regulations 2001 Act, Canada Shipping Regulations Marine Personnel Navigation Safety Regulations Safety Regulations Navigation Ships and for from of Pollution the Prevention for Regulations 1999 Regulations (Radio) Ship Station Small Vessel Regulations Vessel Small – – – – – – – Name: Date: Signature: I certify that the information on this report is an accurate record of the compliance check carried of the compliance check I certify record report on this that the information is an accurate and its associated regulations. and its associated 2001 Act, Canada Shipping out and that to the best of my knowledge, the vessel meets the requirements of the the requirements meets the vessel knowledge, the best of my to out and that Declaration Regulation Abbreviations Regulation NSR MPR RPPSDC CR CSA SSRR SVR TC-1002643 *TC1002643*