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Collision Regulations — (a)
(a) Every Canadian ODAS shall clearly display its identification number on an exterior surface where it can be clearly seen and, if practicable, shall display the name and address of the owner of the ODAS.
Collision Regulations — (b)
(b) Subject to paragraph (f), every ODAS shall be constructed or fitted with a radar reflector, or other means, that has a radar response that at least meets the requirements set out in Rule 40.
Collision Regulations — (c)
(c) Every ODAS that is designed to operate while floating with part of its structure extending above the water shall (i) be coloured yellow, (ii) have a shape that cannot be confused with the shape of a navigational mark, and (iii) where technically practicable, (A) have a topmark consisting of a yellow “X” shape, (B) exhibit a yellow light visible at a minimum range of five miles that gives a group of five flashes every 20 seconds, and (C) be equipped with an appliance that emits a sound signal at intervals of not more than two minutes, which sound signal cannot be confused with any other signal prescribed by these Rules or with the sound signal of any aid to navigation in the vicinity of the ODAS.
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) have a shape that cannot be confused with the shape of a navigational mark, and
Collision Regulations — (iii)
(iii) where technically practicable, (A) have a topmark consisting of a yellow “X” shape, (B) exhibit a yellow light visible at a minimum range of five miles that gives a group of five flashes every 20 seconds, and (C) be equipped with an appliance that emits a sound signal at intervals of not more than two minutes, which sound signal cannot be confused with any other signal prescribed by these Rules or with the sound signal of any aid to navigation in the vicinity of the ODAS.
Collision Regulations — (A)
(A) have a topmark consisting of a yellow “X” shape,
Collision Regulations — (B)
(B) exhibit a yellow light visible at a minimum range of five miles that gives a group of five flashes every 20 seconds, and
Collision Regulations — (C)
(C) be equipped with an appliance that emits a sound signal at intervals of not more than two minutes, which sound signal cannot be confused with any other signal prescribed by these Rules or with the sound signal of any aid to navigation in the vicinity of the ODAS.
Collision Regulations — (d)
(d) Subject to paragraph (f), every ODAS designed to operate under water, other than an ODAS referred to in paragraph (e), shall (i) be escorted by a surface vessel that gives warning of the presence of the ODAS in accordance with Rule 27, or (ii) have tethered to it a surface float that is marked, provides the radar response, is lighted and sounds the signals specified in paragraphs (a) to (c).
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) be escorted by a surface vessel that gives warning of the presence of the ODAS in accordance with Rule 27, or
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) have tethered to it a surface float that is marked, provides the radar response, is lighted and sounds the signals specified in paragraphs (a) to (c).
Collision Regulations — (e)
(e) Every ODAS designed to operate when resting on the bottom of a sea, lake or river with part of its structure extending above the water shall be marked, exhibit lights and shapes, and sound signals in the same manner as an exploration or exploitation vessel.
Collision Regulations — (f)
(f) Paragraphs (b) and (d) do not apply to an ODAS where (i) the Minister has determined that the ODAS does not constitute a potential danger to navigation by reason of (A) its size, material, construction, area or method of operation, (B) the nature and condition of the waters in the area of operation of the ODAS, and (C) the use that is or might reasonably be expected to be made of those waters, and (ii) the Minister has given the owner of the ODAS notice in writing of that determination.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) the Minister has determined that the ODAS does not constitute a potential danger to navigation by reason of (A) its size, material, construction, area or method of operation, (B) the nature and condition of the waters in the area of operation of the ODAS, and (C) the use that is or might reasonably be expected to be made of those waters, and
Collision Regulations — (A)
(A) its size, material, construction, area or method of operation,
Collision Regulations — (B)
(B) the nature and condition of the waters in the area of operation of the ODAS, and
Collision Regulations — (C)
(C) the use that is or might reasonably be expected to be made of those waters, and
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) the Minister has given the owner of the ODAS notice in writing of that determination.
Collision Regulations — (a)
(a) Any government vessel or any vessel that is owned or operated by a harbour, river, county or municipal police force may exhibit as an identification signal a blue flashing light when the vessel (i) is providing assistance in any waters to any vessel or other craft, aircraft or person that is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance, or (ii) is engaged in law enforcement duties in Canadian waters.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) is providing assistance in any waters to any vessel or other craft, aircraft or person that is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance, or
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) is engaged in law enforcement duties in Canadian waters.
Collision Regulations — (b)
(b) Any vessel operated by the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary may exhibit a blue flashing light as an identification signal when the vessel participates, at the request of the Canadian Coast Guard, in search and rescue operations.
Collision Regulations — (c)
(c) A vessel referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) that exhibits a blue flashing light as an identification signal is not relieved from the obligation to comply with the Steering and Sailing Rules set out in Part B.
Collision Regulations — (a)
(a) For the purpose of this Rule, “alternate system of navigation lights” means a backup system that includes masthead lights, sidelights, a sternlight and the lights prescribed in Rule 30 for vessels at anchor.
Collision Regulations — (b)
(b) This Rule does not apply to (i) vessels that are less than 15 metres in length, (ii) cable ferries, or (iii) pleasure craft.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) vessels that are less than 15 metres in length,
Collision Regulations — (c)
(c) A Canadian vessel required by Part C to exhibit lights shall be fitted with an alternate system of navigation lights.
Collision Regulations — (d)
(d) In the case of vessels built before January 1, 1991, that have a gross tonnage of less than 500, the alternate system of navigation lights may consist of oil or electronic lanterns.
Collision Regulations — (e)
(e) If it is impracticable for a vessel or object being towed or pushed to comply with paragraph (c), spare lights shall be readily available so that the vessel or object maintains compliance with Part C.
Collision Regulations — (f)
(f) The alternate system of navigation lights shall be supplied by the main source of electric power and the emergency source of electric power that are referred to in section 15 of Annex I, unless otherwise provided by paragraph (g).
Collision Regulations — (g)
(g) In the case of vessels built before January 1, 1991, having a gross tonnage of less than 500, the alternate system of navigation lights shall be supplied by (i) the vessel’s emergency source of electric power, or (ii) in the case of oil or electronic lanterns, power of a capacity sufficient for the duration of the intended voyage.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) the vessel’s emergency source of electric power, or
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) in the case of oil or electronic lanterns, power of a capacity sufficient for the duration of the intended voyage.
Collision Regulations — (h)
(h) Lights using a flame shall not be used as the alternate system of navigation lights on any vessel carrying, towing or pushing cargo that is volatile or explosive.
Collision Regulations — 1
1 Definition — International (a) The term height above the hull means height above the uppermost continuous deck. This height shall be measured from the position vertically beneath the location of the light. Definition — Canadian Modification (b) The term practical cut-off means the point on an arc around a source of light at which the intensity of the light is reduced as follows: (i) for vessels of less than 20 metres in length, where the intensity is reduced to 67 per cent of the minimum required intensity within three or five degrees as appropriate, outside the horizontal sectors referred to in section 9 of this Annex and described in Rule 21, practical cut-off occurs at the point at which the intensity is reduced to 10 per cent of the minimum required intensity within 20 degrees outside the horizontal sectors referred to in section 9 of this Annex and described in Rule 21, (ii) for vessels of 20 metres or more in length, practical cut-off occurs at the point at which the intensity is reduced to 12.5 per cent of the minimum required intensity within three or five degrees, as appropriate, outside the horizontal sectors referred to in section 9 of this Annex and described in Rule 21.
Collision Regulations — (a)
(a) The term height above the hull means height above the uppermost continuous deck. This height shall be measured from the position vertically beneath the location of the light.
Collision Regulations — (b)
(b) The term practical cut-off means the point on an arc around a source of light at which the intensity of the light is reduced as follows: (i) for vessels of less than 20 metres in length, where the intensity is reduced to 67 per cent of the minimum required intensity within three or five degrees as appropriate, outside the horizontal sectors referred to in section 9 of this Annex and described in Rule 21, practical cut-off occurs at the point at which the intensity is reduced to 10 per cent of the minimum required intensity within 20 degrees outside the horizontal sectors referred to in section 9 of this Annex and described in Rule 21, (ii) for vessels of 20 metres or more in length, practical cut-off occurs at the point at which the intensity is reduced to 12.5 per cent of the minimum required intensity within three or five degrees, as appropriate, outside the horizontal sectors referred to in section 9 of this Annex and described in Rule 21.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) for vessels of less than 20 metres in length, where the intensity is reduced to 67 per cent of the minimum required intensity within three or five degrees as appropriate, outside the horizontal sectors referred to in section 9 of this Annex and described in Rule 21, practical cut-off occurs at the point at which the intensity is reduced to 10 per cent of the minimum required intensity within 20 degrees outside the horizontal sectors referred to in section 9 of this Annex and described in Rule 21,
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) for vessels of 20 metres or more in length, practical cut-off occurs at the point at which the intensity is reduced to 12.5 per cent of the minimum required intensity within three or five degrees, as appropriate, outside the horizontal sectors referred to in section 9 of this Annex and described in Rule 21.
Collision Regulations — 2
ibed in Rule 30(a)(i), when two are carried, shall not be less than 4.5 metres above the after one. On a vessel of 50 metres or more in length this forward anchor light shall be placed at a height of not less than six metres above the hull. Vertical Positioning and Spacing of Lights — Canadian Modifications (l) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), in the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, on a power-driven vessel of 20 metres or more in length the masthead lights may be placed as follows: (i) the forward masthead light, or if only one masthead light is carried, then that light, at a height above the hull of not less than five metres, and, if the breadth of the vessel exceeds five metres, then at a height above the hull of not less than such breadth, but the light need not be placed at a greater height above the hull than eight metres, (ii) where two masthead lights are carried, the after one shall be at least two metres vertically higher than the forward one. (m) Notwithstanding paragraph (d), in the Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, the masthead light or the all-round white light referred to in Rule 23(d), for a power-driven vessel of less than 12 metres in length shall be carried at least one metre higher than the sidelights. (n) Notwithstanding paragraph (e), in the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, one of the two or three masthead lights prescribed for a power-driven vessel when engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall be placed in the same position as the forward masthead light or the after masthead light, but where the light is carried on the aftermast the lowest after masthead light shall be at least two metres vertically higher than the forward masthead light. (o) Notwithstanding paragraph (g), in the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, the sidelights of a power-driven vessel may be placed at least one metre lower than the forward masthead light but shall not be so low as to be interfered with by deck lights. (p) Notwithstanding subparagraph (i)(i), in the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, where a vessel of 20 metres in length or more is required to carry two or three lights in a vertical line, these lights may be spaced not less than one metre apart, and the lowest of these lights shall, except where a towing light is required, be placed at a height of not less than four metres above the hull. (q) The all-round white lights prescribed for an inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object or a barge in Rules 24(g) and (j), respectively, shall be carried at the same height and shall be placed at a height of not less than two metres above the water. (r) The vertical separation of masthead lights required by subparagraph (a)(ii) and paragraph (b) is illustrated in Appendix II to Standards for Navigation Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signalling Appliances , TP 1861, published by Transport Canada, as amended from time to time.
Collision Regulations — (a)
(a) On a power-driven vessel of 20 metres or more in length the masthead lights shall be placed as follows: (i) the forward masthead light, or if only one masthead light is carried, then that light, at a height above the hull of not less than six metres, and, if the breadth of the vessel exceeds six metres, then at a height above the hull not less than such breadth, so however that the light need not be placed at a greater height above the hull than 12 metres, (ii) when two masthead lights are carried the after one shall be at least 4.5 metres vertically higher than the forward one.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) the forward masthead light, or if only one masthead light is carried, then that light, at a height above the hull of not less than six metres, and, if the breadth of the vessel exceeds six metres, then at a height above the hull not less than such breadth, so however that the light need not be placed at a greater height above the hull than 12 metres,
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) when two masthead lights are carried the after one shall be at least 4.5 metres vertically higher than the forward one.
Collision Regulations — (b)
(b) The vertical separation of masthead lights of power-driven vessels shall be such that in all normal conditions of trim the after light will be seen over and separate from the forward light at a distance of 1 000 metres from the stem when viewed from sea level.
Collision Regulations — (c)
(c) The masthead light of a power-driven vessel of 12 metres but less than 20 metres in length shall be placed at a height above the gunwale of not less than 2.5 metres.
Collision Regulations — (d)
(d) A power-driven vessel of less than 12 metres in length may carry the uppermost light at a height of less than 2.5 metres above the gunwale.
Collision Regulations — (d.1)
(d.1) Where a masthead light is carried in addition to sidelights and a sternlight or where the all-round light described in subparagraph (d)(i) of Rule 23 is carried in addition to sidelights, the masthead light or the all-round light shall be carried at least one metre higher than the sidelights.
Collision Regulations — (e)
(e) One of the two or three masthead lights prescribed for a power-driven vessel when engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall be placed in the same position as either the forward masthead light or the after masthead light, provided that, if carried on the aftermast, the lowest after masthead light shall be at least 4.5 metres vertically higher than the forward masthead light.
Collision Regulations — (f)
(f) (i) The masthead light or lights prescribed in Rule 23(a) shall be so placed as to be above and clear of all other lights and obstructions except as described in subparagraph (ii). (ii) When it is impracticable to carry the all-round lights prescribed by Rule 27(b)(i) or Rule 28 below the masthead lights, they may be carried above the after masthead light(s) or vertically in between the forward masthead light(s) and after masthead light(s), provided that in the latter case the requirement of section 3(c) of this Annex shall be complied with.
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) When it is impracticable to carry the all-round lights prescribed by Rule 27(b)(i) or Rule 28 below the masthead lights, they may be carried above the after masthead light(s) or vertically in between the forward masthead light(s) and after masthead light(s), provided that in the latter case the requirement of section 3(c) of this Annex shall be complied with.
Collision Regulations — (g)
(g) The sidelights of a power-driven vessel shall be placed at a height above the hull not greater than three-quarters of that of the forward masthead light. They shall not be so low as to be interfered with by deck lights.
Collision Regulations — (h)
(h) The sidelights, if in a combined lantern and carried on a power-driven vessel of less than 20 metres in length, shall be placed not less than one metre below the masthead light.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) When the Rules prescribe two or three lights to be carried in a vertical line, they shall be spaced as follows: (i) on a vessel of 20 metres in length or more, such lights shall be spaced not less than two metres apart, and the lowest of these lights shall, except where a towing light is required, be placed at a height of not less than four metres above the hull, (ii) on a vessel of less than 20 metres in length, the lights shall be spaced not less than one metre apart and the lowest of the lights shall, except where a towing light is required, be placed at a height of not less than two metres above the gunwale, (iii) when three lights are carried they shall be equally spaced.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) on a vessel of 20 metres in length or more, such lights shall be spaced not less than two metres apart, and the lowest of these lights shall, except where a towing light is required, be placed at a height of not less than four metres above the hull,
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) on a vessel of less than 20 metres in length, the lights shall be spaced not less than one metre apart and the lowest of the lights shall, except where a towing light is required, be placed at a height of not less than two metres above the gunwale,
Collision Regulations — (iii)
(iii) when three lights are carried they shall be equally spaced.
Collision Regulations — (j)
(j) The lower of the two all-round lights prescribed for a vessel when engaged in fishing shall be at a height above the sidelights not less than twice the distance between the two vertical lights.
Collision Regulations — (k)
(k) The forward anchor light prescribed in Rule 30(a)(i), when two are carried, shall not be less than 4.5 metres above the after one. On a vessel of 50 metres or more in length this forward anchor light shall be placed at a height of not less than six metres above the hull.
Collision Regulations — (l)
(l) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), in the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, on a power-driven vessel of 20 metres or more in length the masthead lights may be placed as follows: (i) the forward masthead light, or if only one masthead light is carried, then that light, at a height above the hull of not less than five metres, and, if the breadth of the vessel exceeds five metres, then at a height above the hull of not less than such breadth, but the light need not be placed at a greater height above the hull than eight metres, (ii) where two masthead lights are carried, the after one shall be at least two metres vertically higher than the forward one.
Collision Regulations — (i)
(i) the forward masthead light, or if only one masthead light is carried, then that light, at a height above the hull of not less than five metres, and, if the breadth of the vessel exceeds five metres, then at a height above the hull of not less than such breadth, but the light need not be placed at a greater height above the hull than eight metres,
Collision Regulations — (ii)
(ii) where two masthead lights are carried, the after one shall be at least two metres vertically higher than the forward one.
Collision Regulations — (m)
(m) Notwithstanding paragraph (d), in the Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, the masthead light or the all-round white light referred to in Rule 23(d), for a power-driven vessel of less than 12 metres in length shall be carried at least one metre higher than the sidelights.
Collision Regulations — (n)
(n) Notwithstanding paragraph (e), in the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, one of the two or three masthead lights prescribed for a power-driven vessel when engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall be placed in the same position as the forward masthead light or the after masthead light, but where the light is carried on the aftermast the lowest after masthead light shall be at least two metres vertically higher than the forward masthead light.
Collision Regulations — (o)
(o) Notwithstanding paragraph (g), in the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, the sidelights of a power-driven vessel may be placed at least one metre lower than the forward masthead light but shall not be so low as to be interfered with by deck lights.
Collision Regulations — (p)
(p) Notwithstanding subparagraph (i)(i), in the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, where a vessel of 20 metres in length or more is required to carry two or three lights in a vertical line, these lights may be spaced not less than one metre apart, and the lowest of these lights shall, except where a towing light is required, be placed at a height of not less than four metres above the hull.
Collision Regulations — (q)
(q) The all-round white lights prescribed for an inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object or a barge in Rules 24(g) and (j), respectively, shall be carried at the same height and shall be placed at a height of not less than two metres above the water.
Collision Regulations — (r)
(r) The vertical separation of masthead lights required by subparagraph (a)(ii) and paragraph (b) is illustrated in Appendix II to Standards for Navigation Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signalling Appliances , TP 1861, published by Transport Canada, as amended from time to time.