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— three flashes to mean “I am operating astern propulsion”, and
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) the duration of which shall be about one second for each flash.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) The light used for a signal referred to in paragraph (h), shall, if fitted, be one all-round white or yellow light, visible at a minimum range of two miles, synchronized with the whistle signal referred to in paragraph (g), and shall comply with section 12 of Annex I.
Collision Regulations — (j)
(j) Notwithstanding paragraph (c), in the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, when power-driven vessels are in sight of one another in a narrow channel or fairway, (i) the vessel intending to overtake another shall, in compliance with Rule 9(i), indicate her intention by the following signals on her whistle: — one short blast to mean “I intend to overtake you on your starboard side”, — two short blasts to mean “I intend to overtake you on your port side”, (ii) the vessel about to be overtaken when acting in accordance with Rule 9(i) shall, if in agreement, sound the same signal as given by the other vessel. If in doubt, she shall sound the signal prescribed in paragraph (d).
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) the vessel intending to overtake another shall, in compliance with Rule 9(i), indicate her intention by the following signals on her whistle: — one short blast to mean “I intend to overtake you on your starboard side”, — two short blasts to mean “I intend to overtake you on your port side”,
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— one short blast to mean “I intend to overtake you on your starboard side”,
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— two short blasts to mean “I intend to overtake you on your port side”,
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) the vessel about to be overtaken when acting in accordance with Rule 9(i) shall, if in agreement, sound the same signal as given by the other vessel. If in doubt, she shall sound the signal prescribed in paragraph (d).
Collision Regulations — (k)
(k) In the Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, a power-driven vessel of 12 metres or more in length that is leaving a dock or berth shall give a signal of one prolonged blast unless (i) the vessel is a ferry making a scheduled departure from a dock or berth from which more than six daily scheduled departures are made, (ii) the visibility is not less than 3 miles, and (iii) the master of the ferry has used all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if the signal is needed for a safe departure and has determined that it is not.
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(i) the vessel is a ferry making a scheduled departure from a dock or berth from which more than six daily scheduled departures are made,
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(ii) the visibility is not less than 3 miles, and
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(iii) the master of the ferry has used all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if the signal is needed for a safe departure and has determined that it is not.
Collision Regulations — (l)
(l) Notwithstanding this Rule and Rule 9, if positive mutual identification of the vessels has been made in the Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, a vessel may use a bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone instead of the prescribed whistle signals to reach agreement in a meeting, crossing or overtaking situation. If agreement is not reached, then whistle signals shall be exchanged in a timely manner and shall prevail.
Collision Regulations — (a)
(a) A power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than two minutes one prolonged blast.
Collision Regulations — (b)
(b) A power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making no way through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than two minutes two prolonged blasts in succession with an interval of about two seconds between them.
Collision Regulations — (c)
(c) A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre, a vessel constrained by her draught, a sailing vessel, a vessel engaged in fishing and a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall, instead of the signals prescribed in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Rule, sound at intervals of not more than two minutes three blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by two short blasts.
Collision Regulations — (d)
(d) A vessel engaged in fishing, when at anchor, and a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre when carrying out her work at anchor, shall instead of the signals prescribed in paragraph (g) of this Rule sound the signal prescribed in paragraph (c) of this Rule.
Collision Regulations — (e)
(e) A vessel towed or if more than one vessel is towed the last vessel of the tow, if manned, shall at intervals of not more than two minutes sound four blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by three short blasts. When practicable, this signal shall be made immediately after the signal made by the towing vessel.
Collision Regulations — (f)
(f) When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite unit they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel and shall give the signals prescribed in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Rule.
Collision Regulations — (g)
(g) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than one minute ring the bell rapidly for about five seconds. In a vessel of 100 metres or more in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shall be sounded rapidly for about five seconds in the after part of the vessel. A vessel at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession, namely one short, one prolonged and one short blast, to give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel.
Collision Regulations — (h)
(h) A vessel aground shall give the bell signal and if required the gong signal prescribed in paragraph (g) of this Rule and shall, in addition, give three separate and distinct strokes on the bell immediately before and after the rapid ringing of the bell. A vessel aground may in addition sound an appropriate whistle signal.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) A vessel of 12 metres or more but less than 20 metres in length shall not be obliged to give the bell signals prescribed in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this Rule. However, if she does not, she shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
Collision Regulations — (j)
(j) A vessel of less than 12 metres in length shall not be obliged to give the above mentioned signals but, if she does not, shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
Collision Regulations — (k)
(k) A pilot vessel when engaged on pilotage duty may in addition to the signals prescribed in paragraphs (a), (b) or (g) of this Rule sound an identity signal consisting of four short blasts.
Collision Regulations — (l)
(l) Notwithstanding paragraph (j), in the Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, a vessel shall sound the signals prescribed for a vessel of 12 metres or more in length if it is (i) less than 12 metres in length, (ii) ordinarily used for the purpose of pushing or pulling any floating object, and (iii) not located within a recognized mooring, storage or booming area.
Collision Regulations — (iii)
(iii) not located within a recognized mooring, storage or booming area.
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If necessary to attract the attention of another vessel any vessel may make light or sound signals that cannot be mistaken for any signal authorized elsewhere in these Rules, or may direct the beam of her searchlight in the direction of the danger, in such a way as not to embarrass any vessel. Any light to attract the attention of another vessel shall be such that it cannot be mistaken for any aid to navigation. For the purpose of this Rule the use of high intensity intermittant or revolving lights, such as strobe lights, shall be avoided.
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When a vessel is in distress and requires assistance she shall use or exhibit the signals described in Annex IV.
Collision Regulations — (a)
Any vessel (or class of vessels) provided that she complies with the requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1960, the keel of which is laid or which is at a corresponding stage of construction before the entry into force of these Regulations is exempted from compliance therewith as follows: (a) The installation of lights with ranges prescribed in Rule 22, until four years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations. (b) The installation of lights with colour specifications as prescribed in section 7 of Annex I to these Regulations, until four years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations. (c) The repositioning of lights as a result of conversion from Imperial to metric units and rounding off measurement figures, permanent exemption. (d) (i) The repositioning of masthead lights on vessels of less than 150 metres in length, resulting from the prescriptions of section 3(a) of Annex I, permanent exemption. (ii) The repositioning of masthead lights on vessels of 150 metres or more in length, resulting from the prescriptions of section 3(a) of Annex I, until nine years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations. (e) The repositioning of masthead lights resulting from the prescriptions of section 2(b) of Annex I, until nine years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations. (f) The repositioning of sidelights resulting from the prescriptions of sections 2(g) and 3(b) of Annex I, until nine years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations. (g) The requirements for sound signal appliances prescribed in Annex III, until nine years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations. (h) The repositioning of all-round lights resulting from the prescription of section 9(b) of Annex I, permanent exemption.
Collision Regulations — (a)
(a) The installation of lights with ranges prescribed in Rule 22, until four years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations.
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(b) The installation of lights with colour specifications as prescribed in section 7 of Annex I to these Regulations, until four years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations.
Collision Regulations — (c)
(c) The repositioning of lights as a result of conversion from Imperial to metric units and rounding off measurement figures, permanent exemption.
Collision Regulations — (d)
(d) (i) The repositioning of masthead lights on vessels of less than 150 metres in length, resulting from the prescriptions of section 3(a) of Annex I, permanent exemption. (ii) The repositioning of masthead lights on vessels of 150 metres or more in length, resulting from the prescriptions of section 3(a) of Annex I, until nine years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations.
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) The repositioning of masthead lights on vessels of 150 metres or more in length, resulting from the prescriptions of section 3(a) of Annex I, until nine years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations.
Collision Regulations — (e)
(e) The repositioning of masthead lights resulting from the prescriptions of section 2(b) of Annex I, until nine years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations.
Collision Regulations — (f)
(f) The repositioning of sidelights resulting from the prescriptions of sections 2(g) and 3(b) of Annex I, until nine years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations.
Collision Regulations — (g)
(g) The requirements for sound signal appliances prescribed in Annex III, until nine years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations.
Collision Regulations — (h)
(h) The repositioning of all-round lights resulting from the prescription of section 9(b) of Annex I, permanent exemption.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) For the purposes of paragraphs (d), (e), (f) and (g), the nine years referred to therein shall be considered to commence on July 15, 1977.
Collision Regulations — (j)
(j) Notwithstanding paragraph (i), the nine years referred to in paragraphs (d), (e), (f) and (g) shall be considered to commence on March 1, 1983 for vessels exclusively engaged in inland voyages.
Collision Regulations — (a)
In the Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, a vessel that is taking in, discharging or carrying dangerous goods shall, (a) when not underway, exhibit where it can best be seen, an all-round red light or the International Code flag “B”; and (b) when underway, exhibit where it can best be seen, the International Code flag “B” but not an all-round red light.
Collision Regulations — (a)
(a) when not underway, exhibit where it can best be seen, an all-round red light or the International Code flag “B”; and
Collision Regulations — (b)
(b) when underway, exhibit where it can best be seen, the International Code flag “B” but not an all-round red light.
Collision Regulations — (a)
(a) Subject to paragraph (b), a vessel that is less than 20 metres in length or is constructed primarily of non-metallic materials shall, if practicable, be equipped with a radar reflector or other means to enable the vessel’s detection by other vessels navigating by radar at 3 GHz or 9 GHz.
Collision Regulations — (b)
(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply where (i) a vessel operates in limited traffic conditions, daylight, and favourable environmental conditions and where compliance is not essential for the safety of the vessel, or (ii) the small size of the vessel or its operation away from radar navigation makes compliance impracticable.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) a vessel operates in limited traffic conditions, daylight, and favourable environmental conditions and where compliance is not essential for the safety of the vessel, or
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) the small size of the vessel or its operation away from radar navigation makes compliance impracticable.
Collision Regulations — (c)
(c) The radar reflector or other means to enable detection prescribed in paragraph (a) shall, to the extent practicable, meet the requirements of (i) sections 3 to 5 of the Annex to Resolution A.384(X), made by the Organization and as amended from time to time, if fitted before July 1, 2005, (ii) sections 3 to 5 of the Annex to Resolution MSC.164(78), made by the Organization and as amended from time to time, if fitted on or after July 1, 2005, or (iii) other performance standards that the Minister determines provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or higher than that of those standards.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) sections 3 to 5 of the Annex to Resolution A.384(X), made by the Organization and as amended from time to time, if fitted before July 1, 2005,
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(ii) sections 3 to 5 of the Annex to Resolution MSC.164(78), made by the Organization and as amended from time to time, if fitted on or after July 1, 2005, or
Collision Regulations — (iii)
(iii) other performance standards that the Minister determines provide a level of safety that is equivalent to or higher than that of those standards.
Collision Regulations — (d)
(d) For the purpose of interpreting a document incorporated by reference into this Rule, “should” shall be read to mean “shall” and recommendations shall be mandatory.
Collision Regulations — (a)
(a) No vessel, except a vessel in distress, shall use a transponder that can transmit radar responder signals or radar beacon signals in the 3- or 10-centimetre marine radar bands.
Collision Regulations — (b)
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), an exploration or exploitation vessel may use such a transponder if authorized to do so under this Rule and the transponder is used in a manner that does not compromise the safety of navigation.
Collision Regulations — (c)
(c) The Minister shall authorize the use of a transponder if it will be used in a manner that will not interfere with or degrade the use of radar in navigation, having regard to factors such as (i) the proximity of other transponders and the distinctiveness of their signals, (ii) the frequency, range and power of the transponder, and (iii) the marine radar band to be used.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) the proximity of other transponders and the distinctiveness of their signals,
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(ii) the frequency, range and power of the transponder, and
Collision Regulations — (a)
(a) An exploration or exploitation vessel shall display identification panels bearing the name, identification letters or numerals of the vessel so that at least one panel is visible in any direction.
Collision Regulations — (b)
(b) The name, identification letters or numerals referred to in paragraph (a) shall be (i) black, (ii) not less than one metre in height, (iii) displayed on a yellow background, and (iv) easily visible in daylight and at night by the use of illumination or retro-reflecting material.
Collision Regulations — (iii)
(iii) displayed on a yellow background, and
Collision Regulations — (iv)
(iv) easily visible in daylight and at night by the use of illumination or retro-reflecting material.
Collision Regulations — (c)
(c) Subject to paragraph (h), an exploration or exploitation vessel, when stationary and engaged in drilling or production operations, shall, in lieu of the lights or shapes required by these Rules, exhibit where it can best be seen from any direction a white light or a series of white lights located at an equal height above the water and operating in unison, which light or lights shall (i) flash the morse letter “U” at intervals of not more than 15 seconds, (ii) be installed at a height above the water of not less than six metres and not more than 30 metres so that at least one light shall remain visible to within 15 metres of the vessel, (iii) be visible all round the horizon at a nominal range of 15 miles, (iv) be powered by a reliable power source, (v) be equipped with an auxiliary power source, and (vi) be exhibited from 15 minutes before sunset until sunrise and at all times when the visibility in any direction is two miles or less.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) flash the morse letter “U” at intervals of not more than 15 seconds,
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(ii) be installed at a height above the water of not less than six metres and not more than 30 metres so that at least one light shall remain visible to within 15 metres of the vessel,
Collision Regulations — (iii)
(iii) be visible all round the horizon at a nominal range of 15 miles,
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(iv) be powered by a reliable power source,
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(v) be equipped with an auxiliary power source, and
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(vi) be exhibited from 15 minutes before sunset until sunrise and at all times when the visibility in any direction is two miles or less.
Collision Regulations — (d)
(d) The horizontal and vertical extremities of an exploration or exploitation vessel that is stationary and engaged in drilling or production operations shall be adequately marked in compliance with the requirements set out in Transport Canada Standards Obstruction Markings (2nd ed.), 1987, TP 382, as amended from time to time.
Collision Regulations — (e)
(e) An exploration or exploitation vessel, when stationary and engaged in drilling or production operations, shall be equipped with a sound-signalling appliance that (i) is powered by a reliable power source, (ii) is provided with an auxiliary power source, (iii) when operating, emits a rhythmic blast corresponding to the Morse letter “U” every 30 seconds, (iv) has its maximum intensity at a frequency between 100 and 1 000 Hertz, (v) has a usual range of at least two miles, (vi) is installed at a height above the water of not less than six metres and not more than 30 metres, and (vii) is so placed that the sound emitted is audible, when there is no wind, throughout the required range in all directions in a horizontal plane from the vessel.
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(i) is powered by a reliable power source,
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(ii) is provided with an auxiliary power source,
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(iii) when operating, emits a rhythmic blast corresponding to the Morse letter “U” every 30 seconds,
Collision Regulations — (iv)
(iv) has its maximum intensity at a frequency between 100 and 1 000 Hertz,
Collision Regulations — (v)
(v) has a usual range of at least two miles,
Collision Regulations — (vi)
(vi) is installed at a height above the water of not less than six metres and not more than 30 metres, and
Collision Regulations — (vii)
(vii) is so placed that the sound emitted is audible, when there is no wind, throughout the required range in all directions in a horizontal plane from the vessel.
Collision Regulations — (f)
(f) An exploration or exploitation vessel, when stationary and engaged in drilling or production operations, shall, whenever the visibility in any direction is two miles or less, operate the sound-signalling appliance described in paragraph (e) in lieu of the sound signal described in Rule 35.
Collision Regulations — (g)
(g) An exploration or exploitation vessel shall comply with the relevant technical requirements set out in sections 2.3 and 2.4 of, and Appendix 1 to, the IALA’s publication Recommendations for the marking of offshore structures , as amended from time to time, and the nominal range of lights shall be computed in accordance with Appendix II of the IALA’s 1967 publication Recommendations for the notation of luminous intensity and range of lights .
Collision Regulations — (h)
(h) For the purposes of this Rule, wherever the word “Authority” appears in a document incorporated by reference, it shall be read as “Minister”.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) In the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes Basin, the white light or series of white lights exhibited by an exploration or exploitation vessel when stationary and engaged in drilling or production operations shall have a range of visibility of between eight and fifteen miles.
Collision Regulations — (a)
(a) For the purpose of this Rule, with respect to an exploration or exploitation vessel that is in position for the purpose of exploring or exploiting the non-living natural resources of the sea bed, a safety zone is the area that extends from the outer extremities of the exploration or exploitation vessel to the greater of (i) 500 metres in all directions, and (ii) 50 metres beyond the boundaries of the anchor pattern of the vessel.
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) 50 metres beyond the boundaries of the anchor pattern of the vessel.
Collision Regulations — (b)
(b) The Minister may establish a safety zone greater than the safety zone referred to in paragraph (a) if it is reasonably related to the nature and function of the exploration or exploitation vessel and is necessary to ensure navigational safety.
Collision Regulations — (c)
(c) No vessel shall navigate within a safety zone.
Collision Regulations — (d)
(d) Paragraph (c) does not apply to a vessel that (i) is in distress, (ii) is attempting to save life or provide assistance to a vessel in distress, (iii) is operated by or on behalf of the state having jurisdiction over the exploration or exploitation operations, or (iv) has received permission from the person in charge of the exploration or exploitation vessel to enter the safety zone around that vessel.
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) is attempting to save life or provide assistance to a vessel in distress,
Collision Regulations — (iii)
(iii) is operated by or on behalf of the state having jurisdiction over the exploration or exploitation operations, or
Collision Regulations — (iv)
(iv) has received permission from the person in charge of the exploration or exploitation vessel to enter the safety zone around that vessel.