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Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations — 13.1
13.1 (1) Subject to subsection (1.3), where the construction of a fishing vessel begins after April 27, 1996, the electrical equipment, installations and appliances on the fishing vessel shall be constructed in accordance with TP 127 as it reads on the day the construction begins. (1.1) [Repealed, SOR/2021-135, s. 59] (1.2) Subject to subsection (1.3), any substantial reconstruction or modification of the electrical equipment, installations or appliances on a fishing vessel shall, insofar as it is practicable, bring the electrical equipment, installations or appliances into compliance with TP 127 as it reads on the day the reconstruction or modification begins. (1.3) Where TP 127 does not set out a standard in respect of a particular piece of electrical equipment or a particular electrical installation or appliance, the electrical equipment, installation or appliance shall be safe and effectively fulfil the purpose for which it is intended. (2) Every vessel shall be fitted with permanent or portable emergency lights capable of illuminating the launching stations and stowage positions of survival craft, the ships sides at launching stations and all alleyways, stairways, exits and machinery spaces for at least one hour. (3) Where non-rechargeable battery operated hand lanterns are provided for the purpose of subsection (2), the batteries shall be changed annually. SOR/78-78, s. 2; SOR/81-597, s. 1; SOR/83-707, s. 1; SOR/96-216, s. 3 SOR/2021-135, s. 59
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all be fitted with strainers, and the area of the openings of such strainers shall be not less than twice the cross-sectional area of the bilge pipe. (13) Subject to subsection (14), the piping for bilge pumps on a fishing vessel shall be of steel, bronze or other material that, in the opinion of the Board, is suitable for the purpose and the joints for such piping shall be flanged or screwed. (14) Where it is necessary to reduce the effect of vibration, short lengths of rubber or plastic hose may be installed and shall (a) be clearly visible at all times; (b) be of sufficient strength to withstand collapsing due to suction; and (c) have joints made with clamps suitable for the purpose. SOR/80-249, s. 7
Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations — 14.1
14.1 Each watertight compartment that is not intended to carry liquids and that is located partially or fully below the load water line of a fishing vessel shall be fitted with a high water level detector that is connected to a visual and audible alarm located in the control station of the vessel. SOR/2022-25, s. 2
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17 Stern bearing assemblies on a fishing vessel shall consist of (a) a stern bearing not less than 3 1/2 shaft diameters in length; (b) a gland situated inside the fishing vessel; and (c) a watertight tube fitted between the bearing and the gland.
Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations — 19
19 (1) Every fishing vessel shall be fitted with not less than three suitably spaced main transverse watertight bulkheads extending from the keel or horn timber to the weatherdeck, located as follows: (a) in the case of fishing vessels not more than 35.1 m in length, one bulkhead shall be located at a distance from the intersection of the stem and load water line of not less than one-twentieth and not more than one-third of the length; (b) in the case of fishing vessels more than 35.1 m in length, one bulkhead shall be located at a distance from the intersection of the stem and load water line of not more than 3.05 m plus one-twentieth of the length in metres; (c) the other two bulkheads shall be located aft of the one mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) at positions suitable to the design of the vessel and in accordance with the plans submitted to and approved by the Board. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a fishing vessel has a completely enclosed tween deck space that is (a) used as a fish processing area, and (b) located entirely above the deepest load water line, the bulkheads specified in paragraph (1)(c) are not required to be watertight above the lower deck of the tween deck space. (3) Openings in watertight bulkheads shall be fitted with watertight doors of ample strength to withstand the water pressure to which they may be subjected and they shall be carefully fitted and constructed. (4) Where a crew space is below the main deck and adjoins or is connected to the engine room in any way, the bulkheads and decks between the engine room and the crew space shall be so constructed as to prevent the infiltration of fumes into the crew space, either by being made watertight or by the close-fitting of the materials, and any doors fitted in those bulkheads and decks shall be close fitting and as efficient in preventing the infiltration of fumes as the bulkhead or deck in which they are fitted. SOR/80-249, s. 11
Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations — 19.1
19.1 To control the movement of fish carried in bulk, every fishing vessel engaged in the carriage of herring or capelin in bulk shall be provided with both longitudinal and transverse portable fish hold divisions that meet the requirements set out in Schedule X. SOR/78-918, s. 3
Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations — 20
20 (1) Scantlings of hatch coamings, beams and covers of a fishing vessel shall not be less than those set forth in Schedule II. (2) Hatchways shall be provided with efficient means for battening them down and making them watertight. (3) Flush deck scuttles on a fishing vessel shall be watertight and strongly constructed of steel, bronze or aluminum and shall have effectively secured covers that are retained on hinges or by a chain that is permanently attached to the ship’s structure. (4) Non-ferrous deck scuttles in a steel vessel shall be properly isolated from the steel structure of the vessel. SOR/81-490, s. 2; SOR/90-241, s. 1
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21 Ventilators on a fishing vessel shall be sufficient in number and size to provide adequate ventilation for all spaces.
Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations — 22.1
22.1 Where a shaft tunnel access cover is fitted in a fish hold, it shall be fitted and secured in such a manner as to prevent dislodgment. SOR/78-918, s. 4
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23 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), bulwarks, rails, chains, wire rope or any combination of these shall be fitted around the weatherdeck, at least 760 mm in height above the weatherdeck. (2) The Chairman may allow the bulwarks, rails, chains and wire rope mentioned in subsection (1) to be portable or to be dispensed with, at his discretion, at places where, in his opinion, they would interfere with the fishing operations of the vessel. (3) The bulwarks, rails, chains or wire rope referred to in subsection (1) may be less than 760 mm in height in way of deckhouses if suitable handrails are fitted on the sides of such deckhouses. (4) Subject to subsections (5) to (7), where bulwarks on weather parts of the working deck form wells, the minimum freeing port area (expressed in m 2 ) on each side of the vessel for each well on the working deck shall be not less than the lesser of (a) 0.7 + 0.035 l, where l is 20 m or less, and (b) 0.07 l, where l exceeds 20 m where l is the lesser of the length of bulwark in the well and 70 per cent of the length of the vessel. (5) Where the height of the bulwark in a well on the working deck is more than 1 200 mm, the minimum freeing port area shall be increased, for each 100 mm in excess of 1 200 mm, by 0.004 m 2 per metre of length of well. (6) Where the height of the bulwark in a well on the working deck is less than 900 mm, the minimum freeing port area may be decreased, for each 100 mm less than 900 mm, by 0.004 m 2 per metre of length of well. (7) Where the vessel’s sheer is such that the minimum freeing port areas calculated in accordance with subsections (4) to (6) do not provide rapid and effective freeing of water from the deck, those areas shall be increased in order to so provide. (8) The minimum freeing port area for each well on a superstructure deck shall be not less than one-half the minimum freeing port area on the working deck calculated in accordance with subsections (4) to (7). (9) Freeing ports shall be so arranged along the length of bulwarks as to provide rapid and effective freeing of trapped water from the deck, and the lower edges of freeing ports shall be as close to the deck as possible. (10) Poundboards and means of stowage of fishing gear shall be arranged and stowed so that the effectiveness of freeing ports will not be impaired. (11) Poundboards shall be so constructed that they can be secured in position when in use and will not hamper the discharge of shipped water. (12) Freeing ports over 300 mm in depth shall be fitted with bars spaced not more than 230 mm apart or with other suitable protective devices. (13) Where the protective devices fitted in accordance with subsection (12) are covers, they shall be of approved construction. (14) In a vessel intended to operate in areas subject to icing, protective devices fitted in accordance with subsection (12) shall be capable of being easily removed to restrict or reduce ice accretion. SOR/78-629, s. 1; SOR/79-903, s. 3; SOR/80-249, s. 13
Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations — 24.1
24.1 (1) A fishing vessel engaged on a voyage beyond the VHF coverage area or beyond sea area A1 as defined in Chapter IV of the Safety Convention shall carry (a) if the fishing vessel is 500 tons gross tonnage or over, two SARTs stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in the two survival craft that are launched first; and (b) if the fishing vessel is 300 tons gross tonnage or over but less than 500 tons, one SART stowed so that it is readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in one of the survival craft that are launched first. (2) A fishing vessel engaged on a foreign voyage or a home-trade voyage, Class I, shall carry one SART that is stowed so that it is readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in one of the survival craft that are launched first. (3) Every SART carried on a fishing vessel shall meet the requirements of sections 222 and 231 of the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 . (4) Every SART carried on a fishing vessel shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of subsection 239 (2) of the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 . (5) Despite subsection (2), a fishing vessel that is less than 300 tons gross tonnage and that on March 31, 2001, was required by these Regulations to carry two Class II EPIRBs may continue to carry them instead of a SART until one of the batteries of the Class II EPIRBs needs to be replaced if (a) the Class II EPIRBs meet the requirements of sections 222 and 228 to 230 of the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 ; and (b) the Class II EPIRBs are inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of subsection 239 (1) of the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 . SOR/96-216, s. 4; SOR/2000-263, s. 3 SOR/2020-216, s. 401
Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations — 24.2
24.2 (1) A fishing vessel engaged in a home-trade voyage, Class III, or a voyage that goes beyond a home-trade voyage, Class III, shall carry (a) if the fishing vessel is 500 tons gross tonnage or over, three survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use; and (b) if the fishing vessel is 300 tons gross tonnage or over but less than 500 tons, two survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use. (2) Every survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus carried on a fishing vessel shall meet the requirements of sections 222 and 232 of the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 . (3) Every survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus carried on a fishing vessel shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of subsection 239 (3) of the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 . SOR/2000-263, s. 3 SOR/2020-216, s. 402
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control station means every enclosed or partially enclosed space in which the ship’s radio, main navigating equipment or emergency source of power is located; poste de sécurité
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low flame spread characteristic , with reference to a surface, means that the surface has a flame spread rating not in excess of 20, when tested in accordance with the requirements contained in the most recent issue of Structural Fire Protection Standards — Specifications, Procedures and Testing published by the Department of Transport; faible taux de propagation de la flamme
Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations — (a)
service spaces means (a) spaces used for galleys, pantries, stores and workshops other than those forming part of machinery spaces, and (b) spaces similar to those described in paragraph (a), and includes trunks to any such spaces. locaux de service
Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations — 26
26 Every vessel, the construction of which is commenced after May 31, 1974, shall be fitted with a carbon dioxide smothering system that (a) discharges into the machinery space; and (b) complies with the requirements of section 3 of Schedule III to the Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment Regulations , as they read immediately before being repealed. SOR/2017-14, s. 408
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27 (1) Every fishing vessel fitted with electric navigation lights shall be provided with (a) spare oil-burning port, starboard, mast and stern lights; or (b) two independent sources of electrical power supply and two independent systems of wiring to the port, starboard, mast and stern lights. (2) Every fishing vessel shall carry 12 Type A distress signals as defined in section 2 of the Life Saving Equipment Regulations . (3) Every fishing vessel shall carry navigating equipment that satisfies the requirements of the Navigating Appliances Regulations . (4) Every fishing vessel shall carry sufficient lights and equipment to comply with the Collision Regulations . SOR/84-327, s. 1
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28 (1) Subject to this section, every fishing vessel shall carry a total anchor of not less than that derived from the following formulae: (a) for cubic number up to 566 W = 0.64 C N , (b) for cubic number over 566 W = 0.48 C N + 91, where (c) W = total anchor weight in kilograms, (d) C N = cubic number (L × B × D), (e) L = length of vessel in metres as defined in section 2, (f) B = greatest breadth of vessel in metres, measured to the inside of planking or plating, and (g) D = the depth of the vessel in metres, measured at amidships from the top of keel to the top of the deck beam at side except that in the case of a vessel that has a raised deck aft that extends forward of amidships, the depth D shall be measured to the line of that deck and in the case of an open construction vessel, the depth D shall be measured to the top of the gunwale. (2) Where approved patent anchors are adopted, 40 per cent of the total anchor weight shall be deducted but the length and size of the anchor cable shall be based on the normal anchor weight. (3) Where “W” is more than 135 kg or 80 kg in the case of patent anchors, two anchors shall be carried. (4) Where two anchors are carried, the weight of the main anchor shall not be less than 60 per cent of “W” and that of the second anchor shall not be less than 40 per cent of “W”. (5) Trawl boards or scallop nets used in normal fishing operations may be used on a fishing vessel in lieu of the anchors if they do not weigh less than the required total anchor weight, and in such case the trawl board or scallop net cable used may be accepted in lieu of the anchor cable required by subsection (7). (6) A windlass or winch shall be provided on a fishing vessel that carries an anchor weighing more than 70 kg or, if a winch normally used for fishing operations can be used, it may be accepted in lieu of an anchor windlass. (7) Subject to subsection (5), an anchor cable of link chain, wire rope, manilla rope or other rope of a material of equal or greater strength than manilla hemp, shall be carried and shall be in accordance with Schedule IV. SOR/80-249, s. 16; SOR/82-348, s. 2
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Spans in excess of 1830 mm to be fitted with hatch beam or fore-and-after.
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The scantlings of rectangular cross section hatch beams or fore-and-afters, exclusive of tongue (if fitted), is obtained from the formula: (B× D 2 ) / 98322 = (S × L 2 ) / 113 where B = breadth of beam or fore-and-after, in millimetres D = depth of beam or fore-and-after, in millimetres S = spacing of beams or fore-and-afters, in millimetres L = length of unsupported span, in metres.
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The following table shows size of wooden hatch beams or fore-and-afters in accordance with the above formula, for hatch openings up to 3050 mm × 3660 mm: Size of Hatch Opening in Millimetres Size of Beam Fore-and-after at Centre in Millimetres 1980 × 2135 125 × 180 (180 vertical) 2135 × 2135 140 × 180 (180 vertical) 2135 × 2440 140 × 205 (205 vertical) 2135 × 2745 150 × 215 (215 vertical) 2440 × 2745 150 × 230 (230 vertical) 2440 × 3050 180 × 240 (240 vertical) 2745 × 2745 180 × 230 (230 vertical) 2745 × 3050 180 × 255 (255 vertical) 3050 × 3050 180 × 265 (265 vertical) 3050 × 3355 190 × 280 (280 vertical) 3050 × 3660 190 × 305 (305 vertical)
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The minimum bearing required at the ends of hatch beams or fore-and-afters is 75 mm.
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For hatches with coamings longer than 3050 mm special consideration will be given.
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Half beams in way of hatches, hatch end beams, carlings, hanging knees, lodging knees and pillars to be of ample strength and suitably arranged.
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GRAPHIC IS NOT DISPLAYED, SEE C.R.C., C. 1435, P. 12287; SOR/80-249, S. 31
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GRAPHIC IS NOT DISPLAYED, SEE SOR/78-918, S. 6
Large Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations — 1
1 Every portable fish hold division shall be fishtight and shall extend from the bottom of the hold to the deckhead, with due regard to the loading and unloading of the vessel.
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2 Provision shall be made to allow water to drain into the bilge, and bilge suctions shall be adequately protected to prevent clogging.
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3 Portable penboards shall be installed in such a manner as to prevent dislodgment when fish are being pumped into and out of the hold.
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4 (1) Where wooden stanchions are installed, the penboards shall be secured in such a manner as to withstand the loads imposed. (2) The thickness of the penboards referred to in subsection (1) shall at least meet the requirements of paragraph 7(2)(b).
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5 Every portable fish hold division shall be installed in such a manner as to prevent overloading or excessive trim, and to the satisfaction of the inspector.
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6 Where an aluminum penboard or stanchion is installed, (a) it shall be constructed of a salt water resistant alloy; (b) the scantlings shall be compatible with the size of the fish hold; and (c) the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the inspector.
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7 (1) Where fishhold divisions consist of steel uprights and horizontal wooden boards as illustrated in figure 1, the scantlings thereof shall meet the requirements stated in the formulae set out in subsection (2). (2) The formulae for vertical steel uprights and horizontal wooden boards are as follows: (a) minimum section modulus of every vertical steel upright, z = 4psbh 2 ; (b) minimum actual finished thickness of every horizontal wooden board, t = sqrt 8psb 2 ; and (c) in the above formulae, z = section modulus, in cubic centimetres t = thickness of wooden board, in centimetres p = density of cargo, in tonnes per cubic metres s = maximum transverse distance between any two adjacent longitudinal divisions or line of supports, in metres h = maximum vertical span of a column taken to be the hold depth, in metres b = maximum longitudinal distance between any two adjacent transverse divisions or line of supports, in metres. (3) The formulae set out in subsection (2) shall be applied subject to the following conditions: (a) where a longitudinal fish hold division is athwartship, the formulae shall be modified by interchanging s and b; (b) when it is known that a longitudinal or a transverse division will always be loaded on both sides, reduced scantlings may be accepted by the inspector; (c) if a vertical steel upright is permanent and well connected at both ends to the structure of the vessel, reduced scantlings may be accepted by the inspector; and (d) the timber used for a wooden fish hold division shall be of sound durable quality, and of a type and grade that has been proved satisfactory for a fish hold division.
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GRAPHIC IS NOT DISPLAYED, SEE SOR/78-918, S. 7
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 1
1 These Regulations may be cited as the Life Saving Equipment Regulations .
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S.A.; or (e) all waters that are within a coverage radius of a Canadian Coast Guard or U.S. Coast Guard radio station providing a continuous maritime mobile distress and safety service on frequency 156.8 MHz (channel 16). ( zone VHF ) (2) [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 430] (3) A reference in these Regulations to an incorporated classification, standard, procedure or other specification shall be interpreted as excluding the following phrases that appear in that material: (a) “acceptable to the Administration”; (b) “to the satisfaction of the Administration”; (c) “in the opinion of the Administration”; (d) “acceptable to the approval authority”; (e) “approved by the approval authority”; and (f) “accepted by the commandant”. SOR/80-685, s. 1; SOR/81-430, s. 1; SOR/83-500, s. 1; SOR/89-528, s. 1; SOR/96-218, s. 1; SOR/2000-261, s. 1; SOR/2001-173, s. 1; SOR/2001-179, ss. 1, 76(F); SOR/2004-253, s. 1 SOR/2023-257, s. 430
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accredited service technician [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 430]
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Act means the Canada Shipping Act . ( Loi )
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approved , in respect of survival craft or equipment, means that the prototype of the survival craft or equipment has been approved by the Board as having met the construction and performance standards set out or referred to in these Regulations. ( homologué )
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approved boat means a boat that was recognized and approved as an approved boat under these Regulations as they read prior to April 28, 1996. ( embarcation approuvée )
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certified means certified by the Board. ( autorisé )
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Class II EPIRB means an emergency position indicating radiobeacon. ( RLS de classe II )