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Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 — 128
Electromagnetic compatibility 128 The electrical and electronic equipment installed on a vessel of 150 gross tonnage or more that is engaged on an international voyage, or on a vessel of 500 gross tonnage or more, must meet the following requirements, if the equipment has not been type approved by a competent authority as meeting testing standard IEC 60945, Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems – General Requirements – Methods of Testing and Required Test Results : (a) the equipment must be installed so that electromagnetic interference does not affect the proper functioning of navigational systems and equipment; (b) if the equipment is portable, it must not be operated on the bridge if it might affect the proper functioning of navigational systems and equipment; and (c) if the equipment is on the bridge or in the vicinity of the bridge on a vessel constructed on or after July 1, 2002, it must be tested for electromagnetic compatibility when the equipment is installed, taking into account testing standard IEC 60533, Electrical and Electronic Installations in Ships — Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) – Ships with a Metallic Hull .
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Modes of operation — equipment 129 The mode of operation being used must be indicated if equipment that is referred to in this Part and fitted on a vessel on or after July 1, 2002 offers alternative modes of operation.
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Integrated bridge systems 130 Integrated bridge systems that are fitted on a vessel on or after July 1, 2002 must be so arranged that failure of any subsystem is brought to the immediate attention of the person in charge of the deck watch by audible and visual alarms and does not cause the failure of any other subsystem.
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Failure of integrated navigation system 131 In the case of a failure in one part of an integrated navigation system, it must be possible to operate every other individual piece of equipment or part of the system separately.
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Compass inspection 132 (1) During an inspection of the compasses on a vessel that is not a pleasure craft, the master of the vessel must (a) show the inspector the most recent deviation card for each compass, signed and dated by the master and a deck officer; or (b) provide the inspector with a statement, signed by the master and a deck officer, confirming that the compasses have been found to be satisfactory to provide heading direction. Inspector (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), an inspector is a marine safety inspector referred to in section 11 of the Act or a person, classification society or other organization authorized to carry out inspections under section 12 of the Act.
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Heading or track control system 133 (1) When the heading or track control system of a vessel is used in an area of high traffic density, under conditions of restricted visibility or in any other hazardous navigational situation, means must be provided to enable the immediate changeover to manual steering. Qualified helmsman (2) In any situation described in subsection (1), the person in charge of the deck watch must ensure that the services of a qualified helmsman are available at all times to take over steering control. Qualified person (3) Every changeover from the heading or track control system to manual steering of a vessel and vice versa must be made by, or under the supervision of, the person in charge of the deck watch. Manual steering — testing (4) The manual steering of a vessel must be tested, while the heading or track control system is not in use, before the vessel enters any area where navigation demands special caution, and at least once a day, to ensure the manual steering is in effective operating condition.
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Steering gear 134 If a vessel is fitted with two or more steering gear power units that are capable of simultaneous operation, the vessel must have at least two of those units in operation in areas where navigation demands special caution.
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Steering gear changeover procedures 135 (1) A vessel that is fitted with a remote steering gear control system or a steering gear power unit must have permanently displayed, on its navigating bridge and in its steering gear compartment, if any, simple, brief operating instructions and a block diagram showing the changeover procedures for the system or unit. Steering system familiarity (2) The master and any person on board the vessel who is responsible for the operation or maintenance of the steering gear must be familiar with the operation of the steering systems fitted on the vessel and with the procedures for changing from one system to another.
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Steering gear checks and tests 136 (1) Within 12 hours before the departure of a vessel, the steering gear of the vessel must be checked and tested and the checks and tests must include (a) verifying the operation of (i) the main steering gear, (ii) the auxiliary steering gear, unless the gear includes tackle, (iii) the remote steering gear control systems, (iv) the steering controls located at different positions on the navigating bridge, (v) the emergency power supply, (vi) the rudder angle indicators in relation to the actual position of the rudder, (vii) the remote steering gear control system power failure alarms, (viii) the steering gear power unit failure alarms, and (ix) automatic isolating arrangements and other automatic equipment required for the steering gears; (b) the full movement of the rudder according to the capabilities of the steering gear as designed; (c) a visual inspection of the steering gear and its connecting linkage; and (d) verifying the operation of the means of communication between the navigating bridge and the steering gear compartment. Exception — regular voyages (2) For a vessel that regularly engages on voyages of less than one week, the checks and tests referred to in subsection (1) do not need to be carried out within 12 hours before departure if those checks and tests have been carried out at least once every week. Emergency steering drills (3) In addition to the checks and tests referred to in subsections (1) and (2), emergency steering drills must be carried out at least once every three months and must include direct control from within the steering gear compartment, communications procedures with the navigating bridge and, where applicable, the operation of alternative power supplies. Log book (4) The person in charge of the deck watch must record the dates on which the checks and tests referred to in subsections (1) and (2) are carried out and the dates and details of the drills referred to in subsection (3) in the official log book, referred to in Division 7 of Part 3 of the Marine Personnel Regulations , if that Division applies to the vessel, or any log book if the Division does not apply to it.
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Working language 137 (1) The master or authorized representative of a vessel must determine and record in the official log book referred to in Division 7 of Part 3 of the Marine Personnel Regulations or, if the Division does not apply, any log book, the appropriate working language for the purposes of navigational safety matters, and must ensure that each crew member is able to (a) understand the working language; (b) give orders and instructions in that language, if appropriate; and (c) report back in that language, if appropriate. Translations (2) If the working language is not an official language of the state whose flag the vessel is entitled to fly, all plans and lists required to be posted, and all documents establishing procedures, must include a translation into the working language in addition to a copy in an official language. English as working language (3) Despite subsection (1), English must be used for bridge-to-bridge and bridge-to-shore safety communications, as well as for communications on board between the pilot and bridge watchkeeping personnel, unless the individuals directly involved in the communication speak a common language other than English.
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Record of navigational activities 138 (1) Every vessel of 150 gross tonnage or more that is engaged on an international voyage must keep a record on board of navigational activities and events that are of importance to the safety of navigation. Contents of record (2) The record must contain (a) the information set out in section 1 of the Annex to IMO resolution A.916(22), Guidelines for the Recording of Events Related to Navigation ; and (b) the dates on which the checks and tests referred to in subsections 136 (1) and (2) were carried out and the dates and details of the emergency steering drills referred to in subsection 136 (3). Maintenance of record (3) The record must be maintained in accordance with section 4 of the Annex referred to in subsection (2) and kept for at least five years.
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Plan for cooperation — search and rescue 139 (1) Every passenger vessel of less than 150 gross tonnage that is engaged on an international voyage must keep on board a plan for cooperation with the search and rescue services for each area in which the vessel navigates in the event of an emergency. Plan for cooperation — requirements (2) The plan for cooperation must (a) be developed by the authorized representative of the vessel in accordance with the Annex to IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1079, Guidelines for Preparing Plans for Cooperation Between Search and Rescue Services and Passenger Ships ; and (b) include provisions for periodic exercises to test its effectiveness.
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Visibility requirements from navigating bridge 140 (1) Every Canadian vessel that is 55 m or more in length and that is constructed on or after July 1, 2002, must comply with the following requirements: (a) the view of the sea surface from the conning position must not be obscured for more than two vessel lengths or 500 m, whichever is lesser, forward of the bow to 10° on either side under all conditions of draught, trim and deck cargo; (b) if there are blind sectors caused by cargo, cargo gear or other obstructions outside the wheelhouse forward of the beam that obstruct the view of the sea surface from the conning position, (i) no blind sector may exceed 10° except that in the case of the view referred to in paragraph (a) a blind sector may not exceed 5°, (ii) the total arc of blind sectors must not exceed 20°, and (iii) the clear sectors between blind sectors must be at least 5°; (c) the horizontal field of vision from the conning position must extend over an arc of not less than 225° that is from right ahead to not less than 22.5° abaft the beam on either side of the vessel; (d) from each bridge wing, the horizontal field of vision must extend over an arc of at least 225° that is from at least 45° on the opposite side through right ahead and then from right ahead to right astern through 180° on the same side of the vessel; (e) from the main steering position, the horizontal field of vision must extend over an arc from right ahead to at least 60° on each side of the vessel; (f) the vessel’s side must be visible from the bridge wing; (g) the height of the lower edge of the navigation bridge front windows above the bridge deck must be kept as low as possible without resulting in an obstruction of the forward view that contravenes this subsection; (h) the upper edge of the navigation bridge front windows must allow a forward view of the horizon, for a person with a height of eye of 1 800 mm above the bridge deck at the conning position, when the vessel is pitching in heavy seas; and (i) with respect to windows, (i) the navigation bridge front windows must be inclined from the vertical plane, top out, at an angle of not less than 10° but not more than 25°, (ii) the framing between navigation bridge windows must be kept to a minimum and not be installed immediately forward of any workstation, (iii) the windows must not be polarized or tinted, and (iv) it must be possible, at all times and regardless of weather conditions, to have a clear view through at least two of the navigation bridge front windows and, depending on the bridge configuration, through an additional number of clear-view windows. Canadian vessels constructed before July 1, 2002 (2) Every Canadian vessel that is 55 m or more in length that was constructed before July 1, 2002 must comply with the requirements set out in paragraphs (1)(a) and (b), unless structural alterations or additional equipment are required to comply with those requirements.
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Definitions 141 The following definitions apply in this Division. reference catalogue means, in respect of an area to be navigated by a vessel, a catalogue of nautical charts and related publications for that area, published by or under the authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service or published by or under the authority of a hydrographic office or other relevant government institution of a foreign state. ( catalogue de référence ) waters under Canadian jurisdiction means (a) Canadian waters; and (b) the exclusive economic zone of Canada. ( eaux de compétence canadienne )
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reference catalogue means, in respect of an area to be navigated by a vessel, a catalogue of nautical charts and related publications for that area, published by or under the authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service or published by or under the authority of a hydrographic office or other relevant government institution of a foreign state. ( catalogue de référence )
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waters under Canadian jurisdiction means (a) Canadian waters; and (b) the exclusive economic zone of Canada. ( eaux de compétence canadienne )
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cuments or publications required under this Division and the safety and efficiency of navigation will not be compromised. However, they must comply with subsection (1) as soon as circumstances permit. Exception — foreign state publications (5) The publications referred to in paragraphs (1)(c) and (d) may be replaced by similar publications issued officially by or on the authority of a hydrographic office or other relevant government institution of a foreign state, if the information contained in them that is necessary for the safe navigation of a vessel in the area in which the vessel is to be navigated is as complete, accurate, intelligible and up-to-date as the information contained in the publications referred to in those paragraphs. SOR/2023-105, s. 15
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Electronic chart 143 (1) A chart referred to in paragraph 142 (1)(a) may be in electronic form if it is displayed on an ECDIS that (a) in waters for which an ENC is available, is operated using the ENC; (b) in waters for which an ENC is not available, is operated using a raster navigational chart (RNC) that is a facsimile of a chart that has been printed and published by or under the authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service or printed and published by a hydrographic office or other relevant government institution of a foreign state; (c) when operating in the raster chart display system (RCDS) mode, is used in conjunction with other printed charts that meet the requirements of paragraph 142 (1)(a); (d) has chart content and display aspects that meet the requirements set out in the International Hydrographic Organization standard S-52, Specifications for Chart Content and Display Aspects of ECDIS ; and (e) is accompanied (i) by an ECDIS back-up arrangement that (A) meets the standards set out in Appendix 6 of the Annex to IMO resolution MSC.232(82), Adoption of the Revised Performance Standards for Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) , (B) is connected to the vessel’s main and emergency sources of electrical energy, and (C) is provided with an emergency source of electrical energy providing uninterrupted transitional power for a period of not less than 30 minutes, or (ii) by other printed charts that meet the requirements of paragraph 142 (1)(a) and on which the position of the vessel is being plotted at intervals that will enable a safe and immediate takeover in the event of an ECDIS failure. Definition of ENC (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), ENC means an electronic navigational chart database that (a) is standardized as to content, structure and format; (b) is issued for use with an ECDIS by or under the authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service or by or under the authority of a hydrographic office or other relevant government institution of a foreign state; and (c) contains all the chart information necessary for safe navigation.
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Planning a voyage 144 (1) The master of a vessel must, before the vessel embarks on a voyage, plan the voyage taking into account the Annex to IMO resolution A.893(21), Guidelines for Voyage Planning , and if charts, documents and publications are required to be kept on board under section 142 , by using those charts, documents and publications to the extent that they relate to voyage planning. Identifying a route (2) When planning the voyage, the master must identify a route taking the following factors into account: (a) any relevant routing systems; (b) sufficient sea room for the safe passage of the vessel throughout the intended voyage; (c) all known navigational hazards and adverse weather conditions; (d) any marine environmental protection measures that apply; and (e) actions and activities that could cause damage to the environment and measures to be taken to avoid those actions and activities. Voyage display and position monitoring (3) The master of a vessel must display the vessel’s route for the voyage using a chart referred to in paragraph 142 (1)(a) and plot and monitor the vessel’s position throughout the voyage on that chart.
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Navigation accessories 145 Any vessel that is required under section 142 to keep charts, documents and publications on board must be fitted with (a) the navigation accessories necessary to permit the proper use of the charts so as to precisely determine the position of the vessel; (b) the navigation accessories necessary to determine the accuracy of compass readings; and (c) binoculars.
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Up-to-date charts, documents and publications 146 (1) The master of a vessel must ensure that the charts, documents and publications required under this Division, before being used to plan and execute a voyage, are correct and up-to-date, based on information that is contained in Notices to Mariners or a navigational warning. Exception (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the circumstances of the voyage are such that it is impossible for the master, after making reasonable efforts, to receive Notices to Mariners or navigational warnings.
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éanique A3 ) sea area A4 means an area outside of sea area A1, sea area A2 and sea area A3. ( zone océanique A4 ) ship earth station means a mobile earth station that is located on board a vessel and part of a mobile-satellite service that has been recognized by the IMO. ( station terrienne de navire ) survival craft [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 533] traffic centre means a centre established by a government for the purpose of regulating marine traffic within a traffic zone. ( centre de gestion du trafic ) traffic zone means an area under the responsibility of a traffic centre described in Notices to Mariners or in any law of Canada or of a foreign state and established for the purpose of directing vessel traffic. ( zone de gestion du trafic ) VHF radio installation means a radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving voice communications on VHF frequencies. ( installation radio VHF ) SOR/2023-257, s. 533
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appropriate VHF channel means the channel specified in Notices to Mariners or in any law of Canada or of any foreign state for use in a traffic zone, or part of it, for vessel traffic management purposes. ( voie VHF appropriée )
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continuous watch means a radio watch that is uninterrupted except for brief intervals when the receiving capability of the radio installations are impaired or blocked by the installations’ own communications or by periodic maintenance or checks. ( veille permanente )
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DSC means digital selective calling, which is a system that uses digital codes and conforms to Recommendation ITU-R M.493, Digital Selective-calling System for use in the Maritime Mobile Service , published by the International Telecommunication Union, Radiocommunication Sector. ( ASN )
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enhanced group call equipment means a radio installation capable of receiving maritime safety information and search and rescue information broadcast by an enhanced group call system. ( équipement d’appel de groupe amélioré )
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enhanced group call system means a system that allows for the broadcast of coordinated maritime safety information and search and rescue information to a defined geographical area using a mobile satellite service recognized by the IMO. ( système d’appel de groupe amélioré )
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EPIRB means an emergency position indicating radio beacon operating in the 406 MHz band. ( RLS )
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international NAVTEX service means the coordinated broadcast of maritime safety information in English on the radio frequency of 518 kHz that is automatically received on any vessel through NBDP. ( service NAVTEX international )
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maritime safety information means navigational and meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and other urgent safety-related messages broadcast to vessels. ( renseignements sur la sécurité maritime )
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MF/HF radio installation means a radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving voice communications and communications using NBDP and DSC in the MF/HF bands. ( installation radio MF/HF )
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MF radio installation means a radio installation capable of transmitting and receiving voice communications and communications using DSC in the MF bands. ( installation radio MF )
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NAVTEX receiver means a receiver that is capable of receiving an international NAVTEX service message. ( récepteur NAVTEX )
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NBDP means the process of message transmission known as narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy that uses the International Telegraph Alphabet Number 2 Code in such a way that receiving equipment automatically produces a printed version of the transmitted message. ( IDBE )
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PLB means a personal locator beacon operating in the 406 MHz band. ( BLP )
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radio operator means a person who is the holder of a radio operator certificate issued under subparagraph 5(1)(a)(iii) of the Radiocommunication Act or an equivalent certificate issued by the appropriate authority of a foreign state and who is in charge of a radio watch on a vessel. ( opérateur radio )