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Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.31
Launching appliance 3.31 A life raft, emergency boat, recovery boat or rescue boat shall be equipped with a launching appliance, unless it is capable of being launched safely and rapidly by manual means. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.32
Bailers and bilge pumps 3.32 (1) A fishing vessel that has a hull length of not more than 9 m shall carry on board a bailer or a manual bilge pump. Manual bilge pump (2) A fishing vessel that has a hull length of more than 9 m shall carry on board a manual bilge pump. Dimensions — bailer (3) The bailer referred to in subsection (1) shall be made of plastic or metal, have an opening of at least 65 cm 2 and have a capacity of at least 750 mL. Manual bilge pump — piping and operation (4) The manual bilge pump referred to in subsections (1) and (2) shall be (a) fitted with or accompanied by a sufficient length of piping or hose to enable water to be pumped from the bilge space of the fishing vessel over the side of the vessel; and (b) capable of being operated from a position above the deck of the fishing vessel. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.33
Manual propelling device 3.33 A fishing vessel that has no deck or deck structure and that has a hull length of not more than 6 m shall carry on board a set of oars, a paddle or another device that uses human power to propel the vessel. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.34
Anchoring and mooring equipment 3.34 (1) A fishing vessel shall carry on board (a) anchoring equipment that conforms to recommended practices and standards and that is arranged in such a way that the anchor can be deployed and retrieved effectively; (b) means to fix the anchor rope to the vessel and to protect the rope against chafing; and (c) equipment and fittings that are arranged in such a way that the vessel can be effectively secured alongside or moored. Anchor dragging (2) The anchoring equipment shall be resistant to dragging under normal operating conditions, taking into account the fishing vessel’s displacement and windage area. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.35
Illumination of compasses 3.35 (1) A compass that is required to be fitted on a fishing vessel under the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 , shall be capable of being illuminated. Choice of compass (2) A fishing vessel that has a hull length of not more than 8 m and navigates within sight of seamarks shall either carry on board a handheld compass or be fitted with a compass that meets the requirements of the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 and can be illuminated. SOR/2016-163, s. 2 SOR/2020-216, s. 408
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.36
Other navigation equipment 3.36 A fishing vessel (a) shall be equipped with means for determining the depth of water under the vessel, unless the vessel is equipped with lead lines in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 ; and (b) shall carry on board a sound-signalling device, unless the vessel is carrying on board a sound-signalling appliance required by the Collision Regulations . SOR/2016-163, s. 2 SOR/2020-216, s. 409
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.37
Requirement to carry on board 3.37 (1) A fishing vessel that has a hull length set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection shall carry on board the firefighting equipment set out in column 2 as indicated in that column. TABLE Column 1 Column 2 Item Hull Length Firefighting Equipment 1 Not more than 6 m (a) a 1A:5B:C portable fire extinguisher; and (b) a 1A:5B:C portable fire extinguisher, if the vessel is equipped with a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigerating appliance 2 More than 6 m but not more than 9 m (a) a 2A:10B:C portable fire extinguisher; (b) a 2A:10B:C portable fire extinguisher, if the vessel is equipped with a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigerating appliance; and (c) a 10B:C portable fire extinguisher at the entrance to the engine space 3 More than 9 m but not more than 15 m (a) a 2A:10B:C portable fire extinguisher; (b) a 2A:10B:C portable fire extinguisher at each access to a space fitted with a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigerating appliance; (c) a 10B:C portable fire extinguisher at the entrance to the engine space; (d) a fire axe; and (e) a bucket 4 More than 15 m (a) a 2A:20B:C portable fire extinguisher; (b) a 2A:20B:C portable fire extinguisher at the following locations: (i) at each access to a space fitted with a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigerating appliance, and (ii) at the entrance to each accommodation space; (c) a 20B:C portable fire extinguisher at the entrance to the engine space; (d) a fire axe; and (e) two buckets Exception (2) A fishing vessel that is not power-driven and is not equipped with an electrical system is not required to carry on board a portable fire extinguisher set out in paragraphs 1(a), 2(a), 3(a) and 4(a) of the table to subsection (1). Reduced number of portable fire extinguishers (3) The total number of portable fire extinguishers that must be carried on board a fishing vessel may be reduced by one if the remaining fire extinguishers are arranged so as to be readily accessible near the equipment or locations referred to in paragraphs 1(b), 2(b) and (c), 3(b) and (c) and 4(b) and (c) of the table to subsection (1). Bucket (4) A bucket set out in paragraphs 3(e) and 4(e) of the table to subsection (1) shall have a capacity of 10 L or more and be fitted with a lanyard of sufficient length to reach the water from the location in which it is stored. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — (a)
(a) a 1A:5B:C portable fire extinguisher; and
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — (b)
(b) a 1A:5B:C portable fire extinguisher, if the vessel is equipped with a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigerating appliance
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — (a)
(a) a 2A:10B:C portable fire extinguisher;
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — (b)
(b) a 2A:10B:C portable fire extinguisher, if the vessel is equipped with a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigerating appliance; and
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — (c)
(c) a 10B:C portable fire extinguisher at the entrance to the engine space
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — (b)
(b) a 2A:10B:C portable fire extinguisher at each access to a space fitted with a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigerating appliance;
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — (c)
(c) a 10B:C portable fire extinguisher at the entrance to the engine space;
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — (a)
(a) a 2A:20B:C portable fire extinguisher;
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — (b)
(b) a 2A:20B:C portable fire extinguisher at the following locations: (i) at each access to a space fitted with a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigerating appliance, and (ii) at the entrance to each accommodation space;
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — (i)
(i) at each access to a space fitted with a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigerating appliance, and
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — (ii)
(ii) at the entrance to each accommodation space;
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — (c)
(c) a 20B:C portable fire extinguisher at the entrance to the engine space;
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.38
Portable fire extinguishers 3.38 (1) A portable fire extinguisher required by these Regulations to be carried on board a fishing vessel shall (a) bear a mark indicating that it is certified for marine use by a product certification body; or (b) be of a type that is approved by the United States Coast Guard. Imported vessel (2) A portable fire extinguisher that is carried on board a fishing vessel imported into Canada and that does not meet the requirements of subsection (1) shall be certified for marine use by a product certification body or a classification society. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.39
Classes of fires 3.39 In any reference in these Regulations to the classification of a portable fire extinguisher, the letters in the classification refer to the following classes of fires: (a) Class A fires, namely, fires that involve combustible materials such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and plastic; (b) Class B fires, namely, fires that involve inflammable liquids, gases and greases; (c) Class C fires, namely, fires in energized electrical equipment, where the electrical non-conductivity of the extinguishing media is of importance; and (d) Class K fires, namely, fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media such as vegetable or animal oils or fats. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.4
Exception 3.4 A fishing vessel may carry on board a portable fire extinguisher that is not marked with a classification set out in column 1 of the table to this section if the fire extinguisher contains an extinguishing agent that is set out in column 2, 3 or 4 and that is of a net weight that corresponds to the classification set out in column 1, and if the fire extinguisher meets the requirements of these Regulations in all other respects. TABLE Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Multi-purpose Dry Chemical (ammonium phosphate) Regular Dry Chemical (sodium bicarbonate) (Class B and C fires only) Carbon Dioxide (Class B and C fires only) Net Weight Net Weight Net Weight Item Classification kg lbs. kg lbs. kg lbs. 1 1A:5B:C 1.5 3 2 2A:10B:C 2.25 5 3 2A:20B:C 4.5 10 4 5B:C 1.5 3 1.5 3 2.25 5 5 10B:C 2.25 5 2.25 5 4.5 10 6 20B:C 4.5 10 4.5 10 9 20 SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.41
Exceeds classification 3.41 A fishing vessel may carry on board a portable fire extinguisher that exceeds the classification set out for that fire extinguisher in this Division. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.42
Extinguishing agent 3.42 (1) A portable fire extinguisher required by these Regulations to be carried on board a fishing vessel shall contain an extinguishing agent capable of extinguishing any potential fire in the compartment for which the fire extinguisher is intended, and shall not weigh more than 23 kg. Alternative rating (2) A portable fire extinguisher rated for Class B fires and required by these Regulations to be carried on board a fishing vessel may be replaced with a portable fire extinguisher rated for Class K fires if it is intended for use in an area with cooking appliances that use combustible cooking media. Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher (3) A portable carbon dioxide fire extinguisher shall be fitted with an electrically non-conductive horn. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.43
Mounting 3.43 (1) A portable fire extinguisher set out in column 2 of the table to subsection 3.37 (1) shall be mounted with a clamp or bracket that provides a quick and positive release. Gas extinguishing agent (2) A portable fire extinguisher intended for use in an accommodation space, or stored in an accommodation space, shall not contain a gas extinguishing agent. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.44
Application 3.44 (1) This Division applies in respect of a fishing vessel that is propelled or designed to be propelled by an engine. Wooden vessels (2) This Division does not apply in respect of a wooden fishing vessel that was designed to be human-powered but has been modified for propulsion by an outboard motor and (a) has no deck or deck structure; (b) is not mass produced; and (c) has been constructed following traditional methods that have been proven to be effective and reliable over time. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.45
Existing vessels — adequate stability 3.45 The stability and, if applicable, the buoyancy and flotation of an existing fishing vessel that is not required to undergo a stability assessment shall be adequate to safely carry out the vessel’s intended operations. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.46
New vessels of more than 6 m but not more than 9 m 3.46 (1) The stability of a new fishing vessel that has a hull length of more than 6 m and not more than 9 m shall conform to recommended practices and standards that are appropriate to the type of vessel and that take into account its intended operations. Demonstration of conformity with standards (2) The authorized representative of the fishing vessel shall demonstrate, on the request of the Minister, that the stability of the vessel conforms to the selected recommended practices and standards. Some activities — consistency with good practices (3) If the selected recommended practices and standards do not take into account some of the activities of the fishing vessel, its authorized representative shall demonstrate, on the request of the Minister, that the stability of the vessel is adequate to safely carry out those activities, using first principles of naval architecture, appropriate testing, or any other method that is consistent with good practices for assessing the stability of a fishing vessel. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.47
New vessels of not more than 6 m 3.47 (1) The stability of a new fishing vessel that has a hull length of not more than 6 m shall conform to the standards for buoyancy, flotation and stability that are set out in Section 4 of TP 1332. Demonstration of conformity with TP 1332 (2) The authorized representative of the fishing vessel shall demonstrate, on the request of the Minister, that the stability of the vessel conforms to the standards for buoyancy, flotation and stability that are set out in Section 4 of TP 1332. Some activities — consistency with good practices (3) If Section 4 of TP 1332 does not contain standards respecting some of the activities of the fishing vessel, its authorized representative shall demonstrate, on the request of the Minister, that the stability of the vessel is adequate to safely carry out those activities, using first principles of naval architecture, appropriate testing, or any other method that is consistent with good practices for assessing the stability of a fishing vessel. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.48
Stability assessment required 3.48 (1) No person shall operate, or permit another person to operate, a fishing vessel in the following cases unless the vessel has successfully undergone a stability assessment conducted by a competent person: (a) the vessel has a hull length of more than 9 m and (i) it is new, or (ii) it has undergone a major modification or a change in activity that is likely to adversely affect its stability; (b) the vessel is an existing vessel of closed construction, is of more than 15 gross tonnage, is used for catching herring or capelin and, during the period beginning on July 6, 1977 and ending on the day before this Division comes into force, (i) its keel was laid, (ii) it was registered under Part 2 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 , or under Part 1 the Canada Shipping Act , chapter S-9 of the Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, (iii) it was converted to herring or capelin fishing, or (iv) it underwent any modifications that adversely affected its stability characteristics; or (c) the vessel is fitted with an anti-roll tank. Type of assessment (2) The fishing vessel may undergo either a full or a simplified stability assessment, but shall undergo a full stability assessment (a) if the vessel is carrying fish in bulk that exhibit free surface effect, unless (i) the fish are carried in containers such as pails, boxes or tote tanks of which none exceed one third of the breadth of the vessel, or (ii) the fish hold or deck is divided by two fishtight longitudinal divisions, secured in place; (b) if the vessel is carrying fish or liquids that exhibit free surface effect in containers such as live wells, tote tanks or tanked fish holds of which any exceed one third of the breadth of the vessel and (i) are not designed to be used at maximum capacity only, (ii) are not filled before the vessel’s departure or in calm waters, and (iii) are not fitted with an alarm to indicate when the tank is not at maximum capacity; (c) if the vessel is fitted with an anti-roll tank; or (d) if the vessel is new and has a hull length of more than 18 m. Major modification (3) In this section, major modification means a modification or repair, or a series of modifications or repairs, that substantially changes the capacity or size of a fishing vessel or the nature of a system on board a fishing vessel, that affects its watertight integrity or its stability. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.49
Simplified stability assessment 3.49 (1) The stability of a fishing vessel that undergoes a simplified stability assessment shall conform to recommended practices and standards that are appropriate to the type of vessel and that take into account its intended operations. Some activities — consistency with good practices (2) If the selected recommended practices and standards do not take into account some of the activities of the fishing vessel, the impact of those activities on the stability of the vessel shall be assessed using first principles of naval architecture, appropriate testing, or any other method that is consistent with good practices for assessing the stability of a fishing vessel. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.5
Full stability assessment 3.5 (1) The stability of a fishing vessel that undergoes a full stability assessment shall conform to the applicable standards set out in Chapter 2 of Part A of the IS Code, in sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.4 of Chapter 2 of Part B of the IS Code, in Chapters 3, 6 and in sections 8.1 to 8.4 in Chapter 8 of Part B of the IS Code, and in Annex 1 to the IS Code. Some activities — consistency with good practices (2) If the standards set out in the IS Code do not take into account some of the activities of the fishing vessel, the impact of those activities on the stability of the vessel shall be assessed using first principles of naval architecture, appropriate testing, or any other method that is consistent with good practices for assessing the stability of a fishing vessel. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.51
Regulatory authorization — full or simplified stability assessment 3.51 The following persons and organizations are competent to conduct a full or simplified stability assessment: (a) an engineer who is a member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec or an association of professional engineers of a province of Canada or a state of the United States; (b) a classification society; and (c) a person who has at least three years of post-secondary education in the field of naval architecture, who is a member in good standing of an order or an association of technologists or technicians of a province of Canada, and who has at least five years’ experience in the marine transportation industry. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.52
Regulatory authorization — simplified stability assessment 3.52 (1) The following persons are competent to conduct a simplified stability assessment if they have received training, from a training institution or any other organization, in the application of the standards used to conduct a simplified stability assessment and if they have practical experience in the application of those standards: (a) a marine surveyor who is a member in good standing of a national association of accredited or certified marine surveyors of Canada or of the United States; and (b) a builder, manufacturer or rebuilder of fishing vessels. Training with competent person (2) A person who meets the following requirements is also competent to conduct a simplified stability assessment: (a) the person has received training from a competent person in the application of the standards used to conduct a simplified stability assessment; and (b) the person has, after receiving the training, acquired practical experience in the application of those standards. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.53
Designation by Minister — full or simplified stability assessment 3.53 (1) The Minister shall designate a person or class of persons as competent to conduct a full or simplified stability assessment if the person or class of persons has received training in the application of the standards that will be used to conduct the assessment and has the knowledge and experience to conduct the assessment. Contact information of applicant for designation (2) A person who applies to the Minister to be designated as competent to conduct a full or simplified stability assessment shall provide the Minister with the person’s contact information. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.54
Update of contact information 3.54 A person designated by the Minister as competent to conduct a full or simplified stability assessment shall provide the Minister with updated contact information as soon as possible. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.55
Cancellation of designation 3.55 The Minister shall cancel the designation of a person or class of persons as competent to conduct a full or simplified stability assessment if the Minister has reasonable grounds to believe that the person or class of persons no longer meets the criteria for the designation or, in the case of a person, that the person has acted fraudulently in the performance of his or her duties. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.56
Suspension of designation 3.56 The Minister shall suspend the designation of a person as competent to conduct a full or simplified stability assessment if the person does not provide the Minister with updated contact information. SOR/2016-163, s. 2
Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations — 3.57
Assessment of compliance 3.57 A competent person who conducts a stability assessment for a fishing vessel shall (a) verify whether the vessel conforms to the stability standards that are applied to the vessel and, if those standards do not take into account some of the activities of the vessel, assess the impact of those activities on the stability of the vessel; (b) provide the authorized representative of the vessel, in English or French or in both, according to the needs of the crew, with a stability booklet in the case of a full stability assessment, or with a record of stability in the case of a simplified stability assessment, that sets out (i) the stability standards that were applied to the vessel, (ii) information, in the form and manner set out in the standards, respecting the stability characteristics of the vessel and, if those standards do not take into account some of the activities of the vessel, the results of the assessment of the impact of those activities on the stability of the vessel, (iii) the vessel’s safe operating limits, and (iv) a signed declaration confirming, on the basis of the information provided to the competent person by the authorized representative, that the stability characteristics of the vessel conform to the standards that were applied to vessel; and (c) prepare a stability notice for the vessel that sets out (i) the stability standards that were applied to the vessel for the stability assessment, (ii) a graphical representation, including a description or legend, of the operational practices necessary to operate the vessel within the safe operating limits set out in the vessel’s stability booklet or record of stability, and (iii) a statement indicating whether the vessel has been assessed for operations in freezing spray conditions. SOR/2016-163, s. 2