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Small Vessel Regulations — 214
214 A bailer or manual bilge pump is not required to be carried on board a pleasure craft that cannot retain a sufficient quantity of water to make it capsize or whose compartments are sealed and are not readily accessible.
Small Vessel Regulations — 215
215 A magnetic compass is not required to be carried on board a pleasure craft that is not more than 8 m in length and that navigates within sight of seamarks.
Small Vessel Regulations — 216
216 A racing pleasure craft, other than a canoe, kayak or rowing shell, that is engaged in formal training, in an official competition or in final preparation for an official competition, and that is operated under conditions of clear visibility and is attended by a safety craft, may carry on board the safety equipment that is required by the rules of the governing body instead of the safety equipment required by this Part.
Small Vessel Regulations — 217
217 A portable fire extinguisher of a particular classification is not required to be carried on board a pleasure craft other than a human-powered pleasure craft if two or more portable fire extinguishers are carried on board that meet the requirements of subsection 12(1) and that have a total capacity rating at least equal to the capacity rating of the required fire extinguisher.
Small Vessel Regulations — 218
218 If every person on board a personal watercraft is wearing a personal flotation device or a lifejacket of an appropriate size, the personal watercraft is required to carry on board only the following safety equipment: (a) a sound-signalling device; (b) a watertight flashlight or three pyrotechnic distress signals, not more than one of which is a smoke signal; (c) a magnetic compass, if the personal watercraft is navigated out of sight of seamarks; and (d) navigation lights that meet the requirements of the Collision Regulations , if the personal watercraft is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility. SOR/2018-102, s. 5
Small Vessel Regulations — 219
219 (1) If the operator of a sailboard or kiteboard is wearing a personal flotation device of an appropriate size, the sailboard or kiteboard is required to carry on board only the following safety equipment: (a) a sound-signalling device; and (b) a watertight flashlight, if the sailboard or kiteboard is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility. (2) A sailboard or kiteboard is not required to carry on board the safety equipment required by this Part if it is engaged in an official competition at which a safety craft is in attendance and carrying on board a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size for the operator of the sailboard or kiteboard that can be donned in the water.
Small Vessel Regulations — 220
220 If every person on board a paddleboat, a watercycle, a stand-up paddleboard or a sealed-hull, sit-on-top kayak is wearing a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size, the paddleboat, watercycle, paddleboard or kayak is required to carry on board only the following safety equipment: (a) a sound-signalling device; and (b) a watertight flashlight, if the paddleboat, watercycle, paddleboard or kayak is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility. SOR/2018-102, s. 6
Small Vessel Regulations — 221
221 (1) A racing canoe or racing kayak that is engaged in formal training, in an official competition or in final preparation for an official competition that is governed by safety guidelines and procedures established by the governing body is not required to carry on board the safety equipment required by this Part if it is attended by a safety craft that is carrying on board a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size (a) for each person on board the canoe or kayak, if the safety craft is attending only one pleasure craft; or (b) for each person on board the canoe or kayak with the most persons on board, if the safety craft is attending more than one pleasure craft. (2) However, if the canoe or kayak is not attended by a safety craft, it is required to carry on board the following safety equipment: (a) a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size for each person on board; (b) a sound-signalling device; and (c) a watertight flashlight, if the canoe or kayak is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility.
Small Vessel Regulations — 222
222 (1) A rowing shell that is competing in a provincially, nationally or internationally sanctioned regatta or competition, or engaged in training at the venue at which the regatta or competition is taking place, is not required to carry on board the safety equipment required by this Part. (2) A rowing shell that is engaged in activities governed by safety guidelines and procedures established by the governing body is not required to carry on board the safety equipment required by this Part if it is attended by a safety craft that is carrying on board a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size (a) for each person on board the rowing shell, if the safety craft is attending only one rowing shell; or (b) for each person on board the rowing shell with the most persons on board, if the safety craft is attending more than one rowing shell. (3) However, if the rowing shell is not attended by a safety craft, it is required to carry on board only the following safety equipment: (a) a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size for each person on board; (b) a sound-signalling device; and (c) a watertight flashlight, if the rowing shell is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility. SOR/2013-235, s. 32(E)
Small Vessel Regulations — 300
300 The following definitions apply in this Part. class 3 or above waters means waters that have (a) rapids with moderate and irregular waves; or (b) rapids that are stronger, have more obstructions or are otherwise more difficult to navigate than rapids with moderate and irregular waves. ( eaux de classe 3 ou plus ) guided excursion means a non-competitive outdoor recreational activity or excursion led by a person in charge of the activity or excursion during which the participants use a human-powered vessel. ( excursion guidée ) helmet means a helmet that has a fastening system and that is designed to protect a person’s head from injury from the mid-line of the forehead to the back of the crown of the head. ( casque protecteur )
Small Vessel Regulations — (a)
class 3 or above waters means waters that have (a) rapids with moderate and irregular waves; or (b) rapids that are stronger, have more obstructions or are otherwise more difficult to navigate than rapids with moderate and irregular waves. ( eaux de classe 3 ou plus )
Small Vessel Regulations — Small Vessel Regulations
guided excursion means a non-competitive outdoor recreational activity or excursion led by a person in charge of the activity or excursion during which the participants use a human-powered vessel. ( excursion guidée )
Small Vessel Regulations — Small Vessel Regulations
helmet means a helmet that has a fastening system and that is designed to protect a person’s head from injury from the mid-line of the forehead to the back of the crown of the head. ( casque protecteur )
Small Vessel Regulations — 301
301 This Part applies in respect of a human-powered vessel other than a pleasure craft.
Small Vessel Regulations — 302
302 If a personal flotation device or lifejacket that must be carried on board a human-powered vessel is to be worn by a person less than 16 years of age, it shall be inherently buoyant.
Small Vessel Regulations — 303
303 (1) A person responsible for an enterprise that conducts guided excursions and the leader of a guided excursion shall ensure that (a) every participant in the excursion wears the following safety equipment: (i) a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size, and (ii) when on class 3 or above waters, a helmet of an appropriate size; and (b) any equipment or material that is carried on board the vessel and that is not being used is secured in place when the vessel is moving. (2) If the water temperature is less than 15ºC, a person responsible for an enterprise that conducts guided excursions and the leader of a guided excursion shall ensure that equipment is immediately available or that procedures are established to protect the participants from the effects of hypothermia or cold shock resulting from swamping, capsizing or falling overboard.
Small Vessel Regulations — 304
304 A person responsible for an enterprise that conducts guided excursions and the leader of a guided excursion shall, before the beginning of the excursion, ensure that all participants are briefed in either or both official languages, according to their needs, on the safety and emergency procedures relevant to the guided excursion.
Small Vessel Regulations — 305
305 (1) The leader of a guided excursion shall, before the beginning of the excursion, report the number of participants in the excursion to a person on shore who has been designated by the leader to be responsible for communicating with search and rescue authorities in case of an emergency. (2) If the guided excursion takes place in a remote area and it is not possible to report the number of participants to a person on shore, the leader of the excursion shall leave a record of the number of participants and the area of operation in a known location on shore that is accessible to search and rescue authorities. (3) If the guided excursion departs from a support vessel, the leader of the excursion may designate a person on board the support vessel to be responsible for communicating with search and rescue authorities in case of an emergency.
Small Vessel Regulations — 306
306 If the water temperature is less than 15°C, a person who operates or permits another person to operate a human-powered passenger-carrying vessel shall ensure that equipment is carried on board the vessel or that procedures are established to protect all persons on board from the effects of hypothermia or cold shock resulting from swamping, or falling overboard.
Small Vessel Regulations — 307
307 The operator of a human-powered passenger-carrying vessel shall, before departure, ensure that all passengers are briefed in either or both official languages, according to their needs, on the safety and emergency procedures relevant to the type of vessel and nature of the activity.
Small Vessel Regulations — 308
308 (1) The operator of a human-powered passenger-carrying vessel shall, before departure, report the number of persons on board to a person on shore who has been designated by the operator to be responsible for communicating with search and rescue authorities in the case of an emergency. (2) If the human-powered passenger-carrying vessel is operated in a remote area and it is not possible to report the number of persons on board to a person on shore, the operator of the vessel shall leave a record of the number of persons on board and the area of operation in a known location on shore that is accessible to search and rescue authorities. (3) If the human-powered passenger-carrying vessel is operated from a support vessel, the operator of the passenger-carrying vessel may designate a person on board the support vessel to be responsible for communicating with search and rescue authorities in case of an emergency.
Small Vessel Regulations — 309
309 A human-powered vessel shall carry on board a first aid kit.
Small Vessel Regulations — 310
310 (1) A human-powered vessel shall carry on board (a) a personal flotation device or lifejacket that is (i) of an appropriate size for each person on board, and (ii) inherently buoyant, if the vessel is being used during whitewater paddling; and (b) for the category of life-saving appliance set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection, the additional life-saving appliance set out in column 2 as indicated in that column. table Column 1 Column 2 Item Category of Life-Saving Appliance Additional Life-Saving Appliance 1 personal life-saving appliance (a) a reboarding device, unless the vertical height that must be climbed in order to reboard the vessel is not more than 0.5 m; and (b) a buoyant heaving line of not less than 15 m in length that is contained in a throw bag 2 visual signals (a) if the human-powered vessel is not more than 6 m in length, a watertight flashlight or three pyrotechnic distress signals other than smoke signals; or (b) if the human-powered vessel is more than 6 m in length, a watertight flashlight and six pyrotechnic distress signals other than smoke signals (2) Every person on board a human-powered vessel shall wear (a) a personal flotation device or lifejacket; and (b) when on class 3 or above waters, a helmet of an appropriate size.
Small Vessel Regulations — (a)
(a) a reboarding device, unless the vertical height that must be climbed in order to reboard the vessel is not more than 0.5 m; and
Small Vessel Regulations — (b)
(b) a buoyant heaving line of not less than 15 m in length that is contained in a throw bag
Small Vessel Regulations — (a)
(a) if the human-powered vessel is not more than 6 m in length, a watertight flashlight or three pyrotechnic distress signals other than smoke signals; or
Small Vessel Regulations — (b)
(b) if the human-powered vessel is more than 6 m in length, a watertight flashlight and six pyrotechnic distress signals other than smoke signals
Small Vessel Regulations — 311
311 (1) A human-powered vessel shall carry on board, for the category of equipment set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection, the equipment set out in column 2 as indicated in that column. table Column 1 Column 2 Item Category of Equipment Equipment 1 vessel safety equipment (a) a bailer; (b) a manual bilge pump; or (c) bilge-pumping arrangements 2 navigation equipment (a) a sound-signalling appliance that meets the requirements of the Collision Regulations , or a sound-signalling device; (b) if the vessel is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility, navigation lights that meet the requirements of the Collision Regulations ; and (c) a magnetic compass (2) A magnetic compass is not required to be carried on board a human-powered vessel that is not more than 8 m in length and that navigates within sight of seamarks.
Small Vessel Regulations — (b)
(b) if the vessel is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility, navigation lights that meet the requirements of the Collision Regulations ; and
Small Vessel Regulations — 312
312 (1) A racing canoe or racing kayak that is engaged in formal training, in an official competition or in final preparation for an official competition that is governed by safety guidelines and procedures established by the governing body is not required to carry on board the safety equipment required by this Part if it is attended by a safety craft that is carrying on board a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size (a) for each person on board the canoe or kayak, if the safety craft is attending only one pleasure craft; or (b) for each person on board the canoe or kayak with the most persons on board, if the safety craft is attending more than one pleasure craft. (2) However, if the racing canoe or racing kayak is not attended by a safety craft, it is required to carry on board only the following safety equipment: (a) a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size for each person on board; (b) a sound-signalling device; and (c) a watertight flashlight if the canoe or kayak is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility.
Small Vessel Regulations — 313
313 (1) A rowing shell that is competing in a provincially, nationally or internationally sanctioned regatta or competition, or engaged in training at the venue at which the regatta or competition is taking place, is not required to carry on board the safety equipment required by this Part. (2) A rowing shell that is engaged in activities governed by safety guidelines and procedures established by the governing body is not required to carry on board the safety equipment required by this Part if it is attended by a safety craft that is carrying on board a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size (a) for each person on board the rowing shell, if the safety craft is attending only one rowing shell; or (b) for each person on board the rowing shell with the most persons on board, if the safety craft is attending more than one rowing shell. (3) However, if the rowing shell is not attended by a safety craft, it is required to carry on board only the following safety equipment: (a) a personal flotation device or lifejacket of an appropriate size for each person on board; (b) a sound-signalling device; and (c) a watertight flashlight, if the canoe or kayak is operated after sunset or before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility.
Small Vessel Regulations — 314
314 A human-powered racing vessel, other than a canoe, kayak or rowing shell, that is engaged in formal training, in an official competition or in final preparation for an official competition, and that is operated under conditions of clear visibility and is attended by a safety craft, may carry on board the safety equipment that is required by the rules of the governing body instead of the safety equipment required under this Part.
Small Vessel Regulations — 400
400 (1) This Part applies in respect of a passenger-carrying vessel of not more than 15 gross tonnage that carries not more than 12 passengers and is not a human-powered vessel. (2) Paragraph 404(3)(b) and sections 405 to 420 do not apply in respect of a passenger-carrying vessel that meets the safety equipment requirements of another country and that is (a) registered in that country as having the right to fly the flag of that country; or (b) licensed in that country and not principally maintained and operated in Canada.
Small Vessel Regulations — 401
401 (1) The operator of a passenger-carrying vessel shall, before the vessel leaves a place where passengers embark, ensure that all passengers are briefed in either or both official languages, according to their needs, on the safety and emergency procedures relevant to the type of vessel and its length, including (a) the location of lifejackets and specifically the location of lifejackets for children; (b) the location of survival craft; (c) for passengers in each area of the vessel, the location of the lifejackets and survival craft that are closest to them; (d) the location and use of personal life-saving appliances, visual signals and vessel safety equipment; (e) the safety measures to be taken, including those relating to the protection of limbs, the avoidance of ropes and docking lines, and the effect of the movement and grouping of passengers on the stability of the vessel; and (f) the prevention of fire and explosions. (2) During the briefing, the operator of the vessel shall ensure that a demonstration is provided on the manner of donning each type of lifejacket.
Small Vessel Regulations — 402
402 (1) The operator of a passenger-carrying vessel shall, before departure, report the number of persons on board to a person on shore who has been designated by the operator to be responsible for communicating with search and rescue authorities in case of an emergency. (2) If the passenger-carrying vessel is operated in a remote area and it is not possible to report the number of persons on board to a person on shore, the operator of the vessel shall leave the information respecting each voyage in a location on shore that is known and readily available to search and rescue authorities. (3) If the passenger-carrying vessel is operated from a support vessel, or if it is used to transfer persons from another vessel to shore, the operator of the passenger-carrying vessel may designate a person on board the support vessel or the other vessel to be responsible for communicating with search and rescue authorities in case of an emergency.
Small Vessel Regulations — 403
403 If the water temperature is less than 15°C, a person who operates or permits another person to operate a passenger-carrying vessel that does not carry on board a life raft shall ensure that equipment is carried on board the vessel or that procedures are established to protect all persons on board from the effects of hypothermia or cold shock resulting from swamping, capsizing or falling overboard.
Small Vessel Regulations — 404
404 (1) A passenger-carrying vessel shall be designed and equipped to operate safely in its area of operation. (2) No person shall operate a passenger-carrying vessel under circumstances that exceed its design limitations, if any. (3) Except in an emergency, the operator of a passenger-carrying vessel engaged in towing shall ensure that (a) there are no passengers on board the vessel or the tow; and (b) the vessel meets the requirements of section 521.
Small Vessel Regulations — 405
405 The owner of a passenger-carrying vessel shall not operate or permit another person to operate the vessel unless, before it is first put in service, the owner has informed the Minister, in a form determined by the Minister, of (a) the intention to operate the vessel or permit its operation; (b) the physical characteristics of the vessel; and (c) the nature of its operation.
Small Vessel Regulations — 406
406 The owner of a passenger-carrying vessel shall submit to the Minister, on request, information respecting the physical characteristics of the vessel and the nature of its operation.
Small Vessel Regulations — 407
407 A passenger-carrying vessel shall carry on board a first aid kit.
Small Vessel Regulations — 408
408 If a lifejacket that must be carried on board a passenger-carrying vessel is to be worn by a person less than 16 years of age, it shall be inherently buoyant.
Small Vessel Regulations — 409
409 (1) A passenger-carrying vessel shall carry on board (a) a lifejacket of an appropriate size for each person on board; (b) a reboarding device, unless the vertical height that must be climbed in order to reboard the vessel is not more than 0.5 m; and (c) for the length of vessel set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection, the additional personal life-saving appliances set out in column 2. table Column 1 Column 2 Item Length Additional Personal Life-Saving Appliances 1 not more than 6 m a buoyant heaving line of not less than 15 m in length 2 more than 6 m but not more than 9 m (a) a buoyant heaving line of not less than 15 m in length; or (b) a lifebuoy attached to a buoyant line of not less than 15 m in length 3 more than 9 m but not more than 12 m (a) a buoyant heaving line of not less than 15 m in length; and (b) a lifebuoy attached to a buoyant line of not less than 15 m in length 4 more than 12 m (a) a buoyant heaving line of not less than 15 m in length; and (b) a lifebuoy that is equipped with a self-igniting light or attached to a buoyant line of not less than 15 m in length (2) The buoyant heaving line set out in the table to subsection (1) shall be fitted at one end with a buoyant mass that will assist in carrying out the end of the line when the line is thrown.
Small Vessel Regulations — 410
410 A passenger-carrying vessel of a length set out in column 1 of the table to this section shall carry on board the visual signals set out in column 2. table Column 1 Column 2 Item Length Visual Signals 1 not more than 6 m (a) a watertight flashlight; and (b) three pyrotechnic distress signals other than smoke signals 2 more than 6 m but not more than 9 m (a) a watertight flashlight; and (b) six pyrotechnic distress signals other than smoke signals 3 more than 9 m (a) a watertight flashlight; and (b) twelve pyrotechnic distress signals, not more than six of which are smoke signals
Small Vessel Regulations — (b)
(b) three pyrotechnic distress signals other than smoke signals
Small Vessel Regulations — (b)
(b) six pyrotechnic distress signals other than smoke signals