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Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 — 105
Non-application 105 This Division does not apply in respect of the following vessels: (a) a vessel that is subject to the requirements of Division 2 of this Part; (b) a vessel constructed before July 1, 2002 that meets the requirements set out in Part 2 of the Navigation Safety Regulations as they read on the day before the day on which this section came into force and, if the vessel is of 150 gross tonnage or more and is fitted with equipment referred to in column 1 of Schedule 2 of these Regulations before July 1, 2002, whose equipment is of a type approved by a competent authority as meeting (i) the performance standards set out in the Annex to IMO resolution A.281(VIII), Recommendation on General Requirements for Electronic Navigational Aids , (ii) the performance standards set out in the Annex to IMO resolution A.694(17), General Requirements for Shipborne Radio Equipment Forming Part of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and for Electronic Navigational Aids , and (iii) the standards set out in column 2 of Schedule 2 for that equipment; and (c) a foreign vessel that is a fishing vessel and that has on board documentation issued by the government of the state whose flag the vessel is entitled to fly certifying that the vessel meets the requirements set out in Chapter X of Annex 25 to IMO document MSC 92/26/Add.2, International Regulations for the Safety of Fishing Vessels relating to the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels 1977.
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Standard magnetic compasses 106 (1) Every vessel, except the following vessels, must be fitted with a standard magnetic compass, independent of any power supply, that can be used to determine the vessel’s heading and to display the reading at the main steering position: (a) vessels that are 8 m or less in length and navigate within sight of navigation marks; and (b) cable ferries. Exception — vessels less than 150 gross tonnage (2) Despite subsection (1), a vessel of less than 150 gross tonnage may be fitted with (a) a steering magnetic compass if the vessel is not engaged on an international voyage; or (b) a steering magnetic compass and a gyro-compass if the vessel is engaged on an international voyage. Exception — vessels from 150 to 500 gross tonnage (3) Despite subsection (1), a vessel that is of 150 gross tonnage or more but less than 500 gross tonnage may be fitted with (a) if the vessel is engaged on a sheltered waters voyage, an inland voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2 and if the voyage is not an international voyage, a steering magnetic compass; and (b) if the vessel is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 1, an unlimited voyage or an international voyage, a steering magnetic compass and a gyro-compass. Compensation (4) Every magnetic compass must be properly compensated and its table or curve of residual deviations must be available on board in the vicinity of the compass. Means of correction (5) Every vessel that is fitted with a magnetic compass, except pleasure crafts of less than 150 gross tonnage, must be fitted with a means of correcting heading and bearings to true at all times. Means of communication (6) Every vessel that is fitted with a standard magnetic compass must be fitted with a means of communication between the standard magnetic compass position and the position from which the vessel is normally navigated. SOR/2021-135, s. 47
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Sound reception systems 107 Every vessel that has a totally enclosed bridge must be fitted with a sound-reception system that can be used to enable the person in charge of the deck watch to hear sound signals and determine their direction.
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Means of communicating 108 Every vessel with an emergency steering position must be fitted with a two-way voice communication system that can be used to communicate heading information to that position.
Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 — 109
Vessels of 150 gross tonnage or more 109 (1) Every vessel of 150 gross tonnage or more must be fitted with the following equipment: (a) a GNSS receiver referred to in item 8, column 1, of Schedule 1 that can be used at all times throughout the intended voyage to establish and update the vessel’s position by electronic means; (b) a pelorus or compass bearing device, independent of any power supply, to take bearings over an arc of the horizon of 360°, if the vessel is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 1, an unlimited voyage or an international voyage; (c) a spare magnetic compass that is interchangeable with the magnetic compass referred to in section 106 ; and (d) a daylight signalling lamp to communicate by light signals during the day and during the night using a source of electrical energy not solely dependent on the vessel’s main power supply, if the vessel is engaged on an international voyage. Exception (2) Despite paragraph (1)(a), a vessel may be fitted with a GNSS receiver that is not referred to in item 8, column 1, of Schedule 1, if (a) the receiver provides a level of safety that is equivalent to or higher than that of the receivers set out in item 8, column 1, of Schedule 1; (b) there are IMO performance standards and IEC test standards that apply to the receiver; and (c) the receiver has been type approved by a competent authority as meeting those standards.
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Vessels of 300 gross tonnage or more 110 Every vessel of 300 gross tonnage or more must be fitted with the following equipment: (a) echo-sounding equipment to measure and display the available depth of water; (b) a 9-GHz radar to determine and display the range and bearing of radar transponders and of other surface craft, obstructions, buoys, shorelines and navigational marks; (c) unless it is engaged on a sheltered waters voyage, a speed-and-distance measuring device to indicate speed and distance travelled through the water; and (d) if the vessel is less than 500 gross tonnage, (i) an automatic tracking aid to automatically plot the range and bearing of targets in order to determine collision risk or an automatic radar plotting aid to automatically plot the range and bearing of at least 20 targets and that is connected to a device to indicate speed and distance travelled through the water, and (ii) a transmitting heading device or a gyro-compass to transmit heading information for input to the equipment referred to in subparagraph (i) and paragraph (b).
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Vessels of 500 gross tonnage or more 111 Every vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more must be fitted with the following equipment: (a) rudder, propeller, thrust, pitch and operational mode indicators, or other means that can be used to determine and display, in a manner readable from the conning position, the rudder angle, propeller revolutions, the force and direction of thrust and, if applicable, the force and direction of lateral thrust and the pitch and operational mode of the propellers; (b) an automatic tracking aid to automatically plot the range and bearing of targets in order to determine collision risk or an automatic radar plotting aid to automatically plot the range and bearing of at least 20 targets and that is connected to a device to indicate speed and distance travelled through the water; and (c) in the case of a vessel engaged on a voyage other than a sheltered waters voyage, (i) a gyro-compass to determine and display its heading by shipborne non-magnetic means and to transmit heading information for input to the equipment referred to in paragraphs (b) and 110 (b) and, if applicable, paragraph 113 (a), (ii) a gyro-compass heading repeater to visually supply heading information at the emergency steering position, if such a position is on board, (iii) a gyro-compass bearing repeater to take bearings over an arc of the horizon of 360º using the gyro-compass referred to in subparagraph (i) or, in the case of a vessel of less than 1 600 gross tonnage, as close as possible to 360º, and (iv) a daylight signalling lamp to communicate by light signals during the day and during the night using a source of electrical energy that is not solely dependent on the vessel’s main power supply.
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Vessels of 3 000 gross tonnage or more 112 Every vessel of 3 000 gross tonnage or more must be fitted with the following equipment: (a) in addition to and functionally independent of the radar referred to in paragraph 110 (b), a 3-GHz or 9-GHz radar that can be used to determine and display the range and bearing of other surface craft, obstructions, buoys, shorelines and navigational marks; and (b) if the vessel is less than 10 000 gross tonnage, in addition to and functionally independent of the automatic tracking aid or automatic radar plotting aid referred to in paragraph 111 (b), an automatic tracking aid to automatically plot the range and bearing of targets in order to determine collision risk, or an automatic radar plotting aid to automatically plot the range and bearing of at least 20 targets that is connected to a device to indicate speed and distance travelled through the water.
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Vessels of 10 000 gross tonnage or more 113 Every vessel of 10 000 gross tonnage or more must be fitted with the following equipment: (a) in addition to and functionally independent of the aids required under paragraph 111 (b), an automatic radar plotting aid to automatically plot the range and bearing of at least 20 targets that is connected to a device to indicate speed and distance travelled through the water; and (b) if the vessel is engaged on a voyage other than a sheltered waters voyage, a heading or track control system to automatically control, and keep to, a heading or straight track.
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Vessels of 50 000 gross tonnage or more 114 Every vessel of 50 000 gross tonnage or more must be fitted with the following equipment: (a) a rate-of-turn indicator to determine and display the rate of turn; and (b) in addition to the device required by paragraph 110 (c), a speed-and-distance measuring device to indicate the speed and distance over the ground in the forward and athwartships direction.
Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 — 115
Voyage data recorder — vessel constructed after 2011 115 (1) A Canadian vessel that is not engaged on an international voyage must be fitted with a voyage data recorder (VDR) if the vessel was constructed on or after January 1, 2012 and is (a) a passenger vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more; or (b) a vessel of 3 000 gross tonnage or more that does not engage solely on voyages in the waters of the Great Lakes, their connecting and tributary waters and the waters of the St. Lawrence River as far seaward as a straight line drawn (i) from Cap-des-Rosiers to Pointe Ouest, Anticosti Island, and (ii) from Anticosti Island to the north shore of the St. Lawrence River along a meridian of longitude 63° W. Voyage data recorder — vessel constructed before 2012 (2) A Canadian vessel that is not engaged on an international voyage must be fitted with a VDR or a simplified voyage data recorder (S-VDR) if the vessel was constructed before January 1, 2012 and is a passenger vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more. Exceptions (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply in respect of (a) pleasure craft; (b) fishing vessels; and (c) passenger vessels, other than ferries, that are engaged solely on sheltered waters voyages and operate during fewer than six months in a year.
Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 — 116
Voyage data recorder — performance tests 116 (1) On installation of a voyage data recorder (VDR) or a simplified voyage data recorder (S-VDR) on a vessel, and each subsequent year after the date of installation, a performance test must be carried out in accordance with paragraph 2 and the Appendix to the Annex to IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1222, Guidelines on Annual Testing of Voyage Data Recorders (VDR) and Simplified Voyage Data Recorders (S-VDR) by the manufacturer or a person authorized by the manufacturer. Subsection 13(1) of Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations (2) In the case of a vessel that is required under section 115 to be fitted with a VDR, the annual performance test referred to in subsection (1) may be carried out at the same time as an inspection for the purpose of issuing a certificate under subsection 13(1) of the Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations if the period between tests does not exceed (a) 15 months, in the case of a passenger vessel; and (b) 18 months, in the case of any other vessel. Performance test certificate (3) A copy of the most recent annual performance test certificate delivered by the person who completed the performance test must be kept on board the vessel. Language of certificates (4) If an annual performance test certificate is written in a language other than English or French, it must be accompanied by an English or French translation. SOR/2021-135, s. 48
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ECDIS 117 The following Canadian vessels, except cable ferries and pleasure crafts, that are constructed on or after the day on which this section comes into force must be fitted with an ECDIS: (a) passenger vessels of 500 gross tonnage or more; and (b) all other vessels of 3 000 gross tonnage or more.
Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 — 118
AIS Class A 118 (1) The following vessels must be fitted with an AIS Class A: (a) vessels that are 20 m or more in length, other than pleasure crafts; (b) vessels that carry more than 50 passengers; (c) vessels transporting substances, materials or articles to which the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code , published by the IMO, applies; (d) vessels carrying pollutants , as defined in section 165 of the Act, in bulk; (e) dredges or floating plants that are located in any place where they constitute a collision hazard to other vessels; and (f) towboats that are 8 m or more in length. AIS Class A or B (2) Every vessel, other than a vessel referred to in subsection (1), that is engaged on a voyage other than a sheltered waters voyage must be fitted with an AIS Class A or an AIS Class B if (a) it is a passenger vessel; or (b) the vessel is 8 m or more in length and carries a passenger. Graphic display (3) Every vessel referred to in subsection (1) must be fitted with a means of displaying graphically the relative ranges and bearings received by the AIS. Transmitting heading device or gyro-compass (4) If an AIS Class A is fitted on a vessel and if the vessel is also fitted with a transmitting heading device or with a gyro-compass, they must be connected for transmitting heading information to the AIS. Period of operation (5) Every vessel referred to in subsections (1) and (2) must keep the AIS in operation for at least 30 minutes immediately before departure and for the entire duration of the voyage. Exceptions — period of operation (6) Subsection (5) does not apply (a) where international agreements, rules or standards provide for the protection of navigational information; or (b) in respect of vessels, other than vessels operated for a commercial purpose, owned or operated by Her Majesty in right of Canada or by a foreign government that is a party to SOLAS.
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Pilot transfer 119 Every vessel that is engaged on a voyage that will likely require the services of a licensed pilot must meet the requirements respecting pilot transfer equipment and arrangements set out in Section B, entitled Pilotage Services in Canadian Waters, of the annual edition of Notices to Mariners.
Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 — 120
Internal communication system 120 (1) Every Canadian vessel of 300 gross tonnage or more must be fitted with a two-way voice communication system. System usage requirements (2) The system must be capable of being used between any two of the following locations, in a normal ambient noise condition for each location: (a) at the principal conning position; (b) at working stations, including the mooring positions; (c) at a position close to the main engine controls in the engine room; (d) at the emergency steering position; and (e) in the master’s accommodation and the chief engineer’s accommodation. Independent energy source (3) The system must be capable of operating independently of the vessel’s main source of electrical energy for at least 12 hours.
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Searchlights 121 (1) The following vessels must be fitted with two searchlights: (a) vessels that are designed and constructed to engage in towing operations, of more than 5 gross tonnage, except vessels that engage in towing operations only to salvage logs; (b) fishing vessels of more than 150 gross tonnage that are more than 24 m in length and constructed on or after September 1, 1984; and (c) Canadian vessels of more than 150 gross tonnage that are navigating in ice that might cause substantial damage to the vessel. Fishing vessels constructed before September 1, 1984 (2) Fishing vessels of more than 150 gross tonnage that are more than 24 m in length and constructed before September 1, 1984 must be fitted with at least one searchlight. Scope of lighting (3) The searchlights required under subsection (1) must be mounted securely and in a manner that will allow their beams, when combined, to sweep an arc of 360° around the vessel. Exclusive electrical circuit (4) Each searchlight required under subsection (1) or (2) must be provided with an exclusive electrical circuit connected to the main or emergency switchboard. Spare parts (5) A vessel must carry on board, for each searchlight required under subsection (1) or (2), two spare bulbs and any spare electrical equipment that might be required under normal service conditions except if (a) the searchlight is a light emitting diode (LED) searchlight; or (b) the vessel has two identical searchlights and carries on board two spare bulbs and any spare electrical equipment for one of those searchlights instead of for each searchlight.
Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 — 122
Signal flags 122 Every Canadian vessel of more than 150 gross tonnage that is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 1 or an unlimited voyage must carry on board the set of signal flags illustrated in Appendix 2 of the International Code of Signals , published by the IMO, of a size suitable for signalling.
Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 — 123
Hand lead lines 123 (1) Every vessel that is 20 m or more in length and engaged on a voyage other than a sheltered waters voyage must be equipped with one hand lead line. Requirements (2) The hand lead line must (a) be 46 m or more in length; (b) be clearly and accurately marked to indicate the depth of water; and (c) have a lead that weighs at least 3.2 kg and is capable of being armed.
Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 — 124
Manoeuvring information — IMO resolution A.601(15) 124 (1) A vessel must establish and display manoeuvring information in accordance with sections 1.2 and 3 of the Annex and the appendices to the Annex to IMO resolution A.601(15), Provision and Display of Manoeuvring Information on Board Ships before the vessel enters into service and must keep that information on board, if (a) it is of 1 600 gross tonnage or more and was constructed on or after March 1, 2001; (b) it is a chemical carrier or gas carrier that was constructed on or after March 1, 2001; or (c) it is a Safety Convention vessel. Definitions (2) The following definitions apply in paragraph (1)(b). chemical carrier means a vessel that is constructed or adapted for the carriage of dangerous chemicals and that is is engaged in the carriage of those chemicals. ( transporteur de produits chimiques ) gas carrier means a cargo vessel that was constructed or adapted for the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas or other products listed in Chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk , published by the IMO, and that is engaged in the carriage of those products. ( transporteur de gaz ) Modification or conversion of vessel (3) If a vessel is modified or converted such that its dimensions or other characteristics are altered in a way affecting the manoeuvring capability of the vessel, the manoeuvring information referred to in subsection (1) must be updated. Exception (4) If it is not practicable to establish the manoeuvring information required by subsection (1) in its final form before the vessel enters into service, the information must be (a) established in a preliminary form before the vessel enters into service; (b) established in its final form as soon as circumstances permit after the vessel enters into service; and (c) verified in its final form within 18 months after the vessel enters into service. Manoeuvring information — IMO resolution A.209(VII) (5) Every vessel of 1 600 gross tonnage or more that was constructed before March 1, 2001, other than a Safety Convention vessel, must establish and display manoeuvring information as set out in the Annex to IMO resolution A.209(VII), Recommendation on Information to Be Included in the Manoeuvring Booklets and must keep the manoeuvring information on board.
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chemical carrier means a vessel that is constructed or adapted for the carriage of dangerous chemicals and that is is engaged in the carriage of those chemicals. ( transporteur de produits chimiques )
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gas carrier means a cargo vessel that was constructed or adapted for the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas or other products listed in Chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk , published by the IMO, and that is engaged in the carriage of those products. ( transporteur de gaz )
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Canadian towboats — radar 125 (1) A Canadian vessel that is a towboat must be fitted with (a) if it is of 5 gross tonnage or more and is engaged on an inland voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2, a radar to determine and display the range and bearing of radar transponders and of other surface craft, obstructions, buoys, shorelines and navigational marks; (b) if it is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 1, (i) echo-sounding equipment to measure and display the available depth of water, and (ii) two radars that meet the requirements set out in paragraph (a) and that are functionally independent of each other; and (c) if it is engaged on an unlimited voyage, the equipment set out in paragraph (b) and a gyro-compass to determine and display its heading by shipborne non-magnetic means. Exception (2) A Canadian vessel that is a towboat does not have to meet the equipment requirements set out in subsection (1) if it is engaged in a towing operation in an emergency situation on an exceptional basis. SOR/2021-135, s. 49
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Non-application 126 This Division does not apply in respect of vessels subject to the requirements of Division 2 of this Part.
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Guidelines and standards – bridge 127 On every vessel of 150 gross tonnage or more that is engaged on an international voyage and on every vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more that is engaged on a voyage other than a sheltered waters voyage, all decisions that affect bridge design, bridge procedures and the design and arrangement of navigational systems and equipment on the bridge must take into consideration the following documents: (a) the Annex to IMO circular MSC/Circ.982, Guidelines on Ergonomic Criteria for Bridge Equipment and Layout ; (b) if the vessel is fitted with an integrated bridge system, the Annex to IMO circular SN.1/Circ.288, Guidelines for Bridge Equipment and Systems, Their Arrangement and Integration (BES) ; and (c) if the vessel is fitted with an integrated navigation system, Annex 3 to IMO resolution MSC.86(70), Adoption of New and Amended Performance Standards for Navigational Equipment .