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Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 83
83 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a Class IX ship that is 85 m or under in length, other than a tanker, may carry on each side of the ship, instead of the survival craft referred to in section 81, enough life rafts to accommodate (a) the complement, if the life rafts are stowed in a location providing for easy side-to-side transfer at a single open-deck level; or (b) 150 per cent of the complement, if the life rafts are not stowed in accordance with paragraph (a). (2) The number of life rafts necessary to fulfil the requirements of subsection (1) shall be calculated in such a way that, taking into account the percentage of the complement that could be accommodated in each, should any one life raft be lost or rendered unserviceable, enough life rafts remain on each side of the ship to accommodate the complement. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 84
84 Where the Class IX ship referred to in subsection 81(1) or section 82 is a tanker, the lifeboats shall be fire-protected and shall have a self-contained air support system. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 85
85 A Class IX ship that is not a tanker and is a Safety Convention ship engaged on a sheltered waters voyage, may carry partially enclosed lifeboats instead of totally enclosed lifeboats. SOR/96-218, s. 34 SOR/2023-257, s. 505
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 86
86 Where the survival craft in a Class IX ship are stowed more than 100 m from the stem or stern, the ship shall carry an additional life raft stowed as far forward or as far aft as is practicable, as the case may be. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 87
87 A Class IX ship shall carry at least one rescue boat under launching devices, unless one of the ship’s lifeboats meets the requirements for a rescue boat. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 88
88 Every life raft on a Class IX ship, other than a life raft referred to in section 86, shall be stowed (a) with its painter permanently attached to the ship; (b) fitted with a float-free device; and (c) if it is inflatable, so that it inflates automatically if the ship sinks. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 89
89 A Class IX ship within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this section shall carry the supply of equipment set out in columns II to V of that item. TABLE Column I Column II Column III Column IV Column V Item Length of Ship Lifebuoys Self-igniting Lights Self-activating Smoke Signals Buoyant Lifelines 1 Under 100 m 8 4 2 2 2 100 m or over but under 150 m 10 5 2 2 3 150 m or over but under 200 m 12 6 2 2 4 200 m or over 14 7 2 2 SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 90
90 A Class IX ship shall carry (a) one lifejacket, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; and (b) the following supply of lifejackets, each fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light: (i) enough that are suitable for children, for all of the children on board, (ii) enough for all of the persons on watch, of which at least two are stowed in the wheelhouse and two in the engine room, and (iii) enough at locations that are remote from embarkation stations for all of the persons likely to be there. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 91
91 A Class IX ship shall carry (a) the following number of survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use: (i) two, if the ship is 300 tons or over but under 500 tons gross tonnage, and (ii) three, if the ship is 500 tons gross tonnage or over; (b) for each life raft, a SOLAS A pack as set out in the LSA Code; (c) [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 467] (d) [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 467] (e) a line-throwing appliance; (f) 12 rocket parachute flares; (g) one immersion suit, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; and (h) means of embarkation into survival craft. SOR/96-218, s. 34; SOR/2000-261, s. 18; SOR/2001-179, s. 36 SOR/2023-257, s. 467
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 92
92 (1) A Class IX ship shall carry the following SARTs: (a) if the ship is 20 m or over in length but under 500 tons gross tonnage, one SART stowed so that it is readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in one of the survival craft that are launched first; and (b) if the ship is 500 tons gross tonnage or over, two SARTs stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in the two survival craft that are launched first. (2) Despite subsection (1), a ship that is under 300 tons gross tonnage and that on March 31, 2001 was required by these Regulations to carry two Class II EPIRBs may continue to carry them instead of a SART until one of the batteries of the Class II EPIRBs needs to be replaced. SOR/96-218, s. 34; SOR/2000-261, s. 19
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 93
93 A Class IX ship shall be provided with signs that indicate (a) the location of (i) survival craft and their launching devices, and (ii) embarkation stations; and (b) directions to the embarkation stations. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 94
94 A Class X ship that is not a tanker shall carry, on each side of the ship, enough life rafts to accommodate the complement. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 95
95 (1) A Class X ship that is 85 m or under in length and is not a tanker shall carry (a) if the ship is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 1, limited to 120 nautical miles from shore, or an inland voyage, one rescue boat under a launching device; and (b) in any other case, one emergency boat under a launching device. (2) A Class X ship that is over 85 m in length and is not a tanker shall carry (a) if the ship is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 1, limited to 120 nautical miles from shore, one rescue boat under a launching device on each side of the ship; (b) if the ship is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 2, or an inland voyage, one rescue boat under a launching device; and (c) if the ship is engaged on any other voyage, one emergency boat under a launching device. SOR/96-218, s. 34; SOR/2006-256, s. 8; SOR/2013-235, s. 6 SOR/2023-257, s. 469 SOR/2023-257, s. 508 SOR/2023-257, s. 511
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 96
96 (1) Subject to section 97, a Class X ship that is a tanker shall carry, on each side of the ship, enough totally enclosed lifeboats under launching devices to accommodate the complement. (2) The lifeboats referred to in subsection (1) shall be fire-protected and have a self-contained air support system, unless the ship is engaged (a) on a sheltered waters voyage; or (b) solely in the carriage of bunker oils and marine diesel oils, the flashpoint of which exceeds 60°C, as determined in a closed-cup test. (c) [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 470] (3) In addition to meeting the requirements of subsection (1), a Class X ship that is a tanker shall carry, on each side of the ship, enough life rafts to accommodate (a) the complement, if the life rafts are stowed in a location providing for easy side-to-side transfer at a single open-deck level; or (b) 150 per cent of the complement, if the life rafts are not stowed in accordance with paragraph (a). SOR/96-218, s. 34 SOR/2023-257, s. 470
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 97
97 (1) A Class X ship that is a tanker and has free-fall launching devices may carry, instead of the lifeboats required by subsection 96(1), enough totally enclosed lifeboats, capable of being free-fall launched over the stern of the ship, to accommodate the complement. (2) The lifeboats referred to in subsection (1) shall be fire-protected and shall have a self-contained air support system unless the ship is engaged (a) on a sheltered waters voyage; or (b) solely in the carriage of bunker oils and marine diesel oils, the flashpoint of which exceeds 60°C, as determined in a closed-cup test. (c) [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 471] SOR/96-218, s. 34; SOR/2004-253, s. 2 SOR/2023-257, s. 471
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 98
98 Lifeboats carried on a Class X ship that is not a tanker shall be (a) where the ship is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 1, limited to 120 nautical miles from shore, totally enclosed; (b) where the ship is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 2, or an inland voyage, partially enclosed self-righting or totally enclosed; and (c) where the ship is engaged on an inland voyage, limited to 25 nautical miles from shore, or a near coastal voyage, Class 2, limited to five nautical miles from shore, partially or totally enclosed. SOR/96-218, s. 34 SOR/2023-257, s. 508 SOR/2023-257, s. 509 SOR/2023-257, s. 511
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 99
99 (1) A Class X ship that is over 100 m in length and carries its survival craft aft shall carry enough life rafts stowed in the forward part of the ship to accommodate all of the persons who are berthed there. (2) Where the survival craft in a Class X ship are stowed more than 100 m from the stem or stern, the ship shall carry a life raft stowed as far forward or as far aft as is practicable, as the case may be. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 100
100 A Class X ship within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this section shall carry the supply of equipment set out in columns II to IV of that item. TABLE Column I Column II Column III Column IV Item Length of Ship Lifebuoys Self-igniting Lights Buoyant Lifelines 1 Under 50 m 4 2 2 2 50 m or over 6 3 3 SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 101
101 A Class X ship shall carry (a) one lifejacket, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; and (b) the following supply of lifejackets, each fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light: (i) at least two stowed in the wheelhouse, (ii) at least two stowed in the engine room, and (iii) enough that are suitable for children for all of the children on board. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 102
102 A Class X ship shall carry (a) the following number of survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use: (i) two, in the case of a ship that is 300 tons or over but under 500 tons gross tonnage and is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 1, limited to 120 nautical miles from shore, or a near coastal voyage, Class 2, and (ii) three, in the case of a ship that is 500 tons gross tonnage or over and is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 1, limited to 120 nautical miles from shore, or a near coastal voyage, Class 2; (b) where the ship is engaged on a voyage other than a sheltered waters voyage, one immersion suit, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (c) for each life raft, (i) if the ship is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 1, limited to 120 nautical miles from shore, a SOLAS A pack as set out in the LSA Code, or (ii) in any other case, a SOLAS B pack as set out in the LSA Code; (d) [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 472] (e) [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 472] (f) [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 472] (g) if the ship is 85 m in length or over and is engaged on a voyage other than a sheltered waters voyage, a line-throwing appliance; (h) the following pyrotechnic distress signals: (i) where the ship is under 85 m in length, 12 pyrotechnic distress signals of which six are rocket parachute flares, and (ii) where the ship is 85 m in length or over, 12 rocket parachute flares; (i) means of embarkation into survival craft; and (j) the following SARTs: (i) in the case of a ship that is 300 tons or over but under 500 tons gross tonnage and is engaged on a voyage beyond the VHF coverage area or sea area A1, one SART stowed so that it is readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in one of the survival craft that are launched first, and (ii) in the case of a ship that is 500 tons gross tonnage or over and is engaged on a voyage beyond the VHF coverage area or sea area A1, two SARTs stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in the two survival craft that are launched first. SOR/96-218, s. 34; SOR/2000-261, s. 20; SOR/2001-179, s. 37 SOR/2023-257, s. 472 SOR/2023-257, s. 505 SOR/2023-257, s. 510
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 103
103 A Class X ship shall be provided with signs that indicate (a) the location of (i) survival craft and their launching devices, and (ii) embarkation stations; and (b) directions to the embarkation stations. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 104
104 (1) A Class XI ship that is 85 m in length or over and is engaged on a voyage more than 20 nautical miles from shore shall carry (a) the following lifeboats and life rafts: (i) on each side of the ship, enough partially enclosed lifeboats under launching devices to accommodate the complement, and (ii) enough life rafts, but no fewer than two, to accommodate the complement; or (b) the following life rafts and rescue boats: (i) on each side of the ship, enough life rafts to accommodate the complement, (ii) enough life rafts, but no fewer than two, to accommodate the complement, and (iii) at least one rescue boat with a means of launching. (2) In addition to meeting the requirements of subsection (1), a Class XI ship that carries its survival craft more than 100 m from an area where persons are berthed shall carry, readily available to the persons berthed there, enough life rafts to accommodate them. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 105
105 A Class XI ship that is under 85 m in length and is engaged on a voyage more than 20 nautical miles from shore shall carry (a) on each side of the ship, enough life rafts to accommodate the complement; and (b) one emergency boat with a means of launching. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 106
106 (1) A Class XI ship that is engaged on a voyage not more than 20 nautical miles from shore shall carry (a) enough life rafts to accommodate the complement; and (b) one emergency boat with a means of launching. (2) In addition to meeting the requirements of subsection (1), a Class XI ship that carries its survival craft more than 100 m from an area where persons are berthed shall carry, readily available to the persons berthed there, enough life rafts to accommodate them. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 107
107 (1) A Class XI ship within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this section shall carry the supply of equipment set out in columns II to IV of that item. (2) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (1), a Class XI ship need not carry more lifebuoys than there are members of the complement. TABLE Column I Column II Column III Column IV Item Length of Ship Lifebuoys Self-igniting Lights Buoyant Lifelines 1 Under 85 m 4 2 2 2 85 m or over 6 3 3 SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 108
108 A Class XI ship shall carry (a) one lifejacket, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (b) where the ship is engaged on a voyage other than a sheltered waters voyage, one immersion suit, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (c) for each life raft, (i) if the ship is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 1, or a near coastal voyage, Class 1 that is limited to 120 nautical miles from shore, a SOLAS A pack as set out in the LSA Code, or (ii) in any other case, a SOLAS B pack as set out in the LSA Code; (d) [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 473] (e) [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 473] (f) [Repealed, SOR/2023-257, s. 473] (g) one line-throwing appliance, unless the ship (i) is engaged on a sheltered waters voyage, or (ii) is making a voyage solely under tow and the tow boat is equipped with a line-throwing appliance; (h) six rocket parachute flares; and (i) means of embarkation into survival craft. SOR/96-218, s. 34; SOR/2001-179, s. 38 SOR/2023-257, s. 473 SOR/2023-257, s. 505
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 109
109 A Class XI ship shall be provided with signs that indicate (a) the location of (i) survival craft and their launching devices, and (ii) embarkation stations; and (b) directions to the embarkation stations. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 110.1
110.1 (1) Every ship shall carry, prominently displayed, the most recent life saving equipment plan that the Board approved for the ship. (2) Despite subsection (1), a passenger ship of 25 m in length or under is not required to display a life saving equipment plan if doing so is impracticable because of the size or design of the ship. (3) Every passenger ship shall make an announcement for the information of passengers before the ship leaves any place where passengers embark. (4) The announcement shall (a) specify the location of lifejackets; (b) in each area of the ship, inform the passengers in that area of the location of lifejackets that are closest to them; (c) specify the location of survival craft and muster stations; and (d) in each area of the ship, inform the passengers in that area of the location of survival craft that are closest to them. (5) The announcement shall be (a) in either official language or in both, according to the needs of the passengers; and (b) in the most recent format approved by the Board as meeting the requirements of this section. SOR/2001-179, s. 40; SOR/2002-122, s. 2
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 111
111 Every passenger ship shall have an evacuation procedure for the safe evacuation of the complement from the ship within 30 minutes after the abandon-ship signal is given. SOR/96-218, s. 34; SOR/2006-256, s. 9
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 112
112 The survival craft required for a new ship that is a Class IX ship shall be capable of being launched with their full complement and equipment within 10 minutes after the abandon-ship signal is given. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 113
113 The following inspections and tests shall be carried out and recorded in the official log of a ship once every week on a Safety Convention ship and once every two weeks on any other ship: (a) survival craft and launching devices shall be visually inspected to ensure that they are ready for use; (b) the motor of lifeboats and rescue boats shall be run ahead and astern for a total period of not less than three minutes; and (c) the general emergency alarm system shall be tested. SOR/96-218, s.34; SOR/2001-179, s. 41; SOR/2004-26, s. 26
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 114
114 (1) Every ship shall carry maintenance manuals for life saving equipment that contain the following information from the equipment manufacturers: (a) maintenance and repair instructions; (b) schedules for periodic maintenance; (c) diagrams of lubrication points with recommended lubricants; (d) lists of replaceable parts; (e) if available, up-to-date lists of suppliers of spare parts; and (f) logs for the records of inspection and maintenance. (2) The maintenance manuals shall be (a) drafted in easily understood terms; and (b) made available (i) in English and French, and (ii) in sufficient numbers to provide easy access to all crew members. (3) Maintenance of life saving equipment shall be carried out in accordance with International Maritime Organization Resolution MSC.402(96), Requirements for maintenance, thorough examination, operational testing, overhaul and repair of lifeboats and rescue boats, launching appliances and release gear , as amended from time to time, and the instructions in the manuals referred to in subsection (1). (4) Despite subsection (3), emergency repairs to emergency boats and rescue boats may be carried out on board ship if permanent repairs are then carried out at a service station. SOR/96-218, s. 34; SOR/2001-179, s. 42 SOR/2023-257, s. 475
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 115
115 Every ship shall carry spare parts and repair equipment for the life saving equipment and components that need regular replacement. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 116
116 (1) Where a ship carries survival craft that use falls as a means of launching, the falls shall be inspected in accordance with the appendix to annex 1 of International Maritime Organization Circular MSC.1/Circ.1206/Rev.1, Measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats , as amended from time to time, with special regard for areas passing through sheaves, and replaced when necessary due to deterioration of the falls or at intervals of not more than five years, whichever is earlier. (2) For the purpose of interpreting the appendix referred to in subsection (1), “should” is to be read as “must” and any recommendation or suggestion is to be read as an obligation. SOR/96-218, s. 34 SOR/2023-257, s. 476
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 117
117 (1) Every ship shall carry training manuals that explain how to use the ship’s life saving equipment. (2) The training manuals shall be (a) drafted in easily understood terms; and (b) made available (i) in English and French, and (ii) in sufficient numbers to provide easy access to all crew members. SOR/96-218, s. 34
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 118
118 (1) The owner of a service station that services inflatable survival equipment shall ensure that the equipment is serviced in accordance with the annex to International Maritime Organization Resolution A.761(18), Recommendation on conditions for the approval of servicing stations for inflatable liferafts , as amended from time to time. (2) For the purpose of interpreting the annex referred to in subsection (1), “should” is to be read as “must” and any recommendation or suggestion is to be read as an obligation. SOR/96-218, s. 34; SOR/2001-179, s. 43 SOR/2023-257, s. 477
Life Saving Equipment Regulations — 119
119 (1) The authorized representative of a ship shall ensure that the ship’s inflatable survival equipment is serviced annually. (2) Despite subsection (1), the interval between servicing may be two years if (a) the ship on which the inflatable survival equipment is carried (i) is not a Safety Convention ship, (ii) operates for less than seven months per year, and (iii) operates only during months in which the monthly historical average daily minimum air temperature is greater than 0°C according to the climate data compiled by the Department of the Environment from the weather station nearest to the ship’s area of operation; (b) fewer than 15 years have elapsed since the day on which the inflatable survival equipment was manufactured; (c) the validity period of the most recent hydrostatic test of the gas cylinders of the inflatable survival equipment will not expire before the next servicing; and (d) the inflatable survival equipment is stored in a dry location during the months in which the ship is not in operation. (3) Despite subsection (1), the interval between servicing may be 30 months for inflatable survival equipment that is type approved in accordance with International Maritime Organization Circular MSC.1/Circ.1328, Guidelines for the Approval of Inflatable Liferafts Subject to Extended Service Intervals Not Exceeding 30 Months , as amended from time to time. (4) For the purposes of subsection (3), on a ship that is not a Safety Convention ship, the annual onboard inspection by inspection personnel that is required in the circular may be performed by a qualified crew member if the equipment is provided with manufacturer guidance on how to perform the inspection. SOR/96-218, s. 34; SOR/2001-179, s. 44 SOR/2023-257, s. 477