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Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 107
SOLAS Chapter X 107 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a high-speed craft that is referred to in regulation 2 of Chapter X of SOLAS must comply with the requirements set out in the annex to IMO Resolution MSC.97(73), International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000 , as amended from time to time. Non-applicable requirements — HSC Code (2) The following requirements set out in the annex to the resolution referred to in subsection (1) do not apply: (a) those related to shipborne navigational systems and equipment and voyage data recorders; (b) those related to radiocommunications; (c) those related to training and qualifications; (d) those related to manning of survival craft and supervision; (e) those related to emergency instructions and drills; and (f) those related to type rating training.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 108
SOLAS Chapter XII 108 A bulk carrier that is a Safety Convention vessel must comply with the requirements set out in regulations 4, 5, 6.2, 12 and 13 of Chapter XII of SOLAS.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 109
SOLAS Chapter XV 109 A vessel that carries industrial personnel must comply with the requirements set out in Chapter XV of SOLAS.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 110
SPS Code 110 A special purpose vessel must comply with the requirements set out in the annex to IMO Resolution MSC.266(84), Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships, 2008 , as amended from time to time, except those set out in Chapters 9 to 11.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 111
Resolution MSC.235(82) 111 An offshore supply vessel must comply with the requirements set out in the annex to IMO Resolution MSC.235(82), Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Offshore Supply Vessels, 2006 , as amended from time to time, except those set out in section 7 of the annex.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 112
Requirements 112 (1) The authorized representative of the pushing vessel and pushed vessel in a mechanically connected tug and barge combination must ensure that the design and construction of the connecting system conform to the additional integrated tug and barge requirements of a recognized organization. Particular case (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), if the pushing vessel and pushed vessel have different authorized representatives, they are jointly responsible for complying with that subsection. Definition of mechanically connected tug and barge combination (3) For the purposes of this section, a mechanically connected tug and barge combination is any combination of a pushing vessel and a pushed vessel, including an integrated tug and barge combination and an articulated tug and barge combination, if the pushed vessel does not have a mechanical means of propulsion and if the two vessels are mechanically connected by means other than wire ropes, chains, lines or other tackle. The combination is considered to be composed of two separate vessels.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 113
Bulk liquid — flash point exceeding 60°C 113 A tanker that does not have a mechanical means of propulsion and that transports liquid in bulk with a flash point of more than 60°C must not carry deck cargo unless (a) the structural strength of the tanker is adequate for its intended loadings; (b) precautions are taken to avoid any risk of fire or explosion when loading or unloading the deck cargo, and during the voyage; (c) the deck is properly dunnaged to prevent any chafing of metal parts; and (d) all cargo tank openings and vents on the vessel can be closed during the handling of the deck cargo.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 114
Bulk liquid — flash point of 60°C or less 114 (1) Subject to subsection (3), a tanker that does not have a mechanical means of propulsion and that transports liquid in bulk with a flash point of 60°C or less must not carry deck cargo unless (a) a risk assessment is submitted to the Minister by the authorized representative and is approved by the Minister; (b) the vessel’s design and operations comply with the recommendations of the risk assessment in order to reduce the identified hazards to the level of risk “As Low As Reasonably Practicable” according to a methodology referred to in subsection (2); (c) safety measures proposed to mitigate any intolerable risks that are identified in the risk assessment are submitted to the Minister by the authorized representative and are approved by the Minister; (d) the vessel’s design and operations comply with the measures referred to in paragraph (c); (e) the vessel is a vessel to which the Safety Management Regulations apply and its safety management system takes into account the approved safety measures referred to in paragraph (c); and (f) the vessel is maintained in class with a recognized organization. Approval by Minister — risk assessment (2) The Minister must approve the risk assessment referred to in paragraph (1)(a) if it complies with the principles of the Formal Safety Assessment methodology set out in IMO Circular MSC.1/Circ.1023, Guidelines for Formal Safety Assessment (FSA) for use in the IMO rule-making process , as amended from time to time, or an equivalent methodology, and the risk assessment includes an assessment of (a) the structural strength of the vessel in relation to the intended loadings; (b) the protection of the deck from damage or sparking, by dunnage or other means; (c) the risk of fire or explosion when loading or unloading the deck cargo, and during the voyage; and (d) the locations of all openings and vents and the proposed methods for closing them prior to the handling of any deck cargo. Exception to risk assessment (3) The authorized representative of a tanker that does not have a mechanical means of propulsion and that carries deck cargo and transports oil in bulk with a flash point of more than 38°C but not more than 60°C does not have to submit the risk assessment if the vessel (a) complies with the requirements of section 113 ; and (b) is a vessel to which the Safety Management Regulations apply and its safety management system takes into account fire prevention and protection measures specific to such an operation.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 115
MODU Code 115 A mobile offshore drilling unit must comply with the requirements set out in the annex to IMO Resolution A.1023(26), Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009 , as amended from time to time, except those set out in Chapters 11 and 14.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 116
Equivalent level of safety 116 If the design of a type of vessel would render it unsafe, unsuitable or impossible to construct in accordance with the requirements of these Regulations, vessels of that design may be constructed according to the recommended practices and standards for that design if the Minister determines that they provide a level of safety at least equivalent to that provided by the requirements of these Regulations.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 117
Navigation in frazil ice or ice slush 117 The authorized representative of a foreign vessel in the internal waters of Canada that navigates in frazil ice or ice slush conditions must ensure that the requirements for the design and construction of sea inlets set out in the annex to IMO Circular MSC/Circ.504, Guidance on design and construction of sea inlets under slush ice conditions , as amended from time to time, are complied with or that other means are used to prevent frazil ice or ice slush from blocking sea inlets.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 200
“Competent authority” and guidelines 200 For the purposes of this Part, every reference to “competent authority” in MLC 2006 is to be read as “Minister” and the guidelines in the regulations of MLC 2006 that are incorporated by reference are to be interpreted as expressing an obligation.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 201
Requirements — Title 3 of MLC 2006 201 A vessel must comply with the standards and guidelines for on-board accommodation and recreational facilities that are set out in standard A3.1 and guideline B3.1 of MLC 2006, other than those set out in the following provisions: (a) subparagraph 6(h) of standard A3.1; and (b) guideline B3.1.11.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 202
Exception — vessels less than 200 gross tonnage 202 (1) The following provisions of MLC 2006 do not apply to a vessel of less than 200 gross tonnage that engages only on inland voyages: (a) subparagraphs 6(e), 7(c), 9(n) and (o), 11(c), (d) and (f) and paragraphs 13 and 14 of standard A3.1; and (b) paragraphs 2 and 3 of guideline B3.1.6, paragraphs 1 and 2 and subparagraph 3(d) of guideline B3.1.7 and paragraph 1 of guideline B3.1.9. Exception — towing vessels (2) The following provisions of MLC 2006 do not apply to a towing vessel of less than 5 gross tonnage: (a) subparagraphs 6(a) and (b) and 9(f) and (k) of standard A3.1; and (b) paragraphs 1 and 2 of guideline B3.1.1.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 300
Conformity — standard or equivalent requirements 300 (1) Every elevator on a vessel must be designed, constructed, installed, inspected and tested in accordance with (a) Canadian Standards Association standard CSA B44.1/ASME A17.5, Elevator and escalator electrical equipment , as amended from time to time; or (b) the requirements of a recognized organization that, in the opinion of the Minister, provide a level of safety at least equivalent to the standard. Definition of elevator (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), elevator includes a service elevator, escalator or moving walkway that is used to move personnel, passengers, maintenance equipment or ship supplies, except for tackle that is covered by the Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations .
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 301
Requirements 301 (1) A vessel that is constructed or converted for the purposes of towing must comply with the following requirements: (a) its towing equipment must be accompanied by manufacturer test certificates that are kept on board and that indicate the safe working load of the equipment; (b) the towing winch, towing hook, towline emergency release and the towline must be selected with an adequate safety factor taking into account the appropriate design load specified in the recommended practices and standards for the towing operations; (c) its towing equipment and towline emergency release must be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; (d) the towing equipment manuals must be kept on board; (e) the towing equipment must have clear operating instructions, in English or French, depending on the working language of the vessel, located near all control positions; (f) the towline emergency release must have clear operating instructions, in English or French, depending on the working language of the vessel, located near it; (g) in the case of a vessel on which a towline is attached to a towing winch or to a hook, the vessel must have a towline emergency release (i) that can operate in all conditions, (ii) that can be activated at each local control position and can be remotely operated at each steering position, (iii) that is independent of the main source of electrical power, and (iv) the controls for which are immediately identifiable; (h) the local control and steering positions referred to in subparagraph (g)(ii) must be well illuminated and compatible in design and configuration with the towline emergency release mechanism; (i) each steering position must be connected to the towing winch control position by a two-way voice communication system; (j) if the towing winch can be remotely controlled from more than one position, the vessel must be fitted with an arrangement that prevents more than one position from exercising control at any one time; (k) each towing winch control must be fitted with a safeguard to prevent the inadvertent operation of the control; (l) a towing winch must not be fitted with a ratchet device that could prevent the winch from paying out the towline; (m) if the towline is attached to a bollard or to bitts, the vessel must have a mechanical arrangement that is able to sever or release the towline immediately; (n) in the case of a vessel that is fitted with towing pins on the counter, the pins must be power-operated; and (o) the control position for any power-operated towing pins on a vessel must be forward of the point of tow and the pins must be clearly visible from the control position. Assessment of bollard pull (2) A vessel that is constructed or converted for the purposes of towing must not undertake a towing operation unless the vessel’s bollard pull has been assessed and determined to be adequate for the operation in accordance with the recommended practices and standards and that assessment and determination are documented.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 302
Application 302 Sections 303 to 313 apply in respect of vessels that do not have a mechanical means of propulsion.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 303
Approved systems 303 (1) The authorized representative of a vessel must ensure that the fixed fire-extinguishing system referred to in section 305 and the inert gas system referred to in subsection 308 (1) are of a type approved by the Minister as complying with the requirements of the FSS Code. Approved fire extinguisher (2) The authorized representative of a vessel must ensure that the fire extinguishers referred to in paragraph 304 (b), subparagraphs 305 (a)(ii) and (iii), (b)(ii) and (c)(ii) and paragraphs 305 (d) and (e) (a) bear a mark indicating that they have been certified for marine use by a product certification body; or (b) are of a type that have been approved for marine use by the U.S. Coast Guard. Approved smoke detector (3) The authorized representative of a vessel must ensure that the smoke detector referred to in subsection 313 (2) is certified by a product certification body or is of a type that has been approved by a recognized organization. Definition of product certification body (4) For the purposes of this section, product certification body means a body that is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada, or by any other national accreditation organization that is a member of the International Accreditation Forum Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA), to give third-party written assurance that a product meets the specified requirements for the product, including initial certification and maintenance of that certification.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 304
Vessels carrying a person 304 A vessel that carries a person must be equipped with the following firefighting equipment and systems: (a) in each space occupied by a person, one fire extinguisher for each 15 m of length in that space, or fraction of that length; (b) in each galley, one fire extinguisher that is suitable for class F or K fires; (c) if the vessel is less than 45 m in length, one fire axe located in the part of the vessel that enables the most convenient and serviceable use of the axe in the case of an emergency; (d) if the vessel is 45 m in length or more, two fire axes located in parts of the vessel that enable the most convenient and serviceable use of the axes in the case of an emergency; (e) a power-operated fire pump with an apparatus allowing it to generate at least one powerful jet of water that can be rapidly directed into any part of the vessel; and (f) in the case of a tanker, a water fog applicator fitted with a fixed water fog nozzle or capable of being fitted with a water spray nozzle.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 305
Vessels equipped with machinery 305 A vessel that is equipped with machinery must carry the following fire-extinguishing equipment and systems: (a) in a boiler room fitted with oil burners (i) a fixed fire-extinguishing system, (ii) a foam fire extinguisher, if the number of burners does not exceed two, and with one additional foam fire extinguisher for each additional burner, with a maximum requirement of four extinguishers, (iii) a 135 L foam fire extinguisher with hoses on reels capable of allowing the spray to reach any part of the boiler room, and (iv) a receptacle containing at least 0.1 m 3 of sand or other dry material suitable for quenching oil fires, and a shovel for distributing the material; (b) in every compartment containing internal combustion engines (i) a fixed fire-extinguishing system, and (ii) a foam fire extinguisher, if the power of the engines does not exceed 373 kW, and with an additional foam fire extinguisher for each additional 746 kW or fraction of that power, with a maximum requirement of four extinguishers; (c) in any cargo pump-room (i) a fixed fire-extinguishing system operated from a readily accessible position outside the pump room, and (ii) a foam fire extinguisher; (d) in any cargo space, two foam fire extinguishers located where most convenient in case of emergency; and (e) in any control station, one powder fire extinguisher.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 306
Fire-extinguishing system 306 A tanker must have a deck foam fire-extinguishing system.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 307
Venting system 307 A tanker must have a venting system with devices that prevent the passage of flame into the cargo tanks.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 308
Inert gas system 308 (1) A tanker that is fitted with an inert gas system must comply with the requirements set out in regulation 4.5.5.3 of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS. Alternative to FSS Code (2) Despite subsection 303 (1), the inert gas system may be of a type approved by the Minister as complying with the requirements of a recognized organization instead of the requirements set out in the FSS Code. Installation equivalent to inert gas system (3) A tanker that does not have a mechanical means of propulsion and that is fitted with an installation equivalent to an inert gas system must comply with the requirements set out in regulation 4.5.5.4 of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 309
Cargo tank purging and gas-freeing 309 A tanker that is not fitted with an inert gas system or equivalent installation must have other arrangements for the purging or gas-freeing of empty cargo tanks and the arrangements must comply with the requirements set out in regulation 4.5.6 of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 310
Protection of cargo area 310 A tanker must be fitted with drip pans, cargo hoses and tank washing hoses in accordance with regulation 4.5.9 of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 311
Protection of cargo tanks 311 A vessel must not be fitted with valves, fittings, tank opening covers, cargo vent piping or cargo piping made with materials that are readily rendered ineffective by heat.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 312
Operational readiness and maintenance 312 The master of a vessel must ensure that the firefighting equipment and systems and fire protection systems on board the vessel comply with the requirements set out in regulation 14 of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 313
Vessel that can accommodate persons overnight 313 (1) A vessel that can accommodate persons overnight must comply with the requirements set out in sections 205 to 234 of the Vessel Fire Safety Regulations or the fire safety requirements for accommodation barges published by a recognized organization. Smoke detectors (2) The vessel must have a smoke detector installed in every cabin, accommodation space, service space, control station and machinery space.
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — 536
536 The following Regulations are repealed: (a) the Crew Accommodation Regulations 13 ; 13 C.R.C., c. 1418 (b) the Ships’ Elevator Regulations 14 ; 14 C.R.C., c. 1482 (c) the Towboat Crew Accommodation Regulations 15 ; and 15 C.R.C., c. 1498 (d) the Steering Appliances and Equipment Regulations 16 . 16 SOR/83-810
Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations — Publication
Publication * 537 These Regulations come into force on the day on which they are published in the Canada Gazette , Part II. * [Note: Regulations in force December 20, 2023.]
Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Regulations (Criteria, Time Limits, Interest and Circumstances) — a
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Public Works and Government Services, pursuant to section 23 of the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act a , makes the annexed Application to the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act Regulations (Criteria, Time Limits, Interest and Circumstances) . a S.C. 2019, c. 29, s. 387
Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Regulations (Criteria, Time Limits, Interest and Circumstances) — 1
Definition of Act 1 In these Regulations, Act means the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act .
Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Regulations (Criteria, Time Limits, Interest and Circumstances) — 2
Criteria for designation 2 A province may be designated under subsection 6(1) of the Act if it has enacted, by its laws, provisions requiring (a) the submission of an invoice reasonably similar to a proper invoice, as set out in the Act; (b) payment of the invoice to the contractor and then to each lower level of the subcontracting chain, within time limits that are reasonably similar to those set out in the Act; (c) in the case of non-payment, the provision of a written notice that is reasonably similar to a notice of non-payment, as set out in the Act; (d) if a dispute over payment arises, the implementation of an adjudication process that will allow for a determination according to time limits that are reasonably similar to those set out in the Regulations for the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work (Dispute Resolution) ; and (e) that the decision rendered under the process referred to in paragraph (d) is binding on the parties to the dispute unless they come to a written agreement or the determination is set aside by a court order or arbitral award.
Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Regulations (Criteria, Time Limits, Interest and Circumstances) — 3
Days to exclude 3 The following days and periods are excluded from the computation of time for the purposes of the time limits referred to in sections 9 to 11 of the Act: (a) any holiday as defined in subsection 35(1) of the Interpretation Act ; (b) Saturdays; (c) the nine-day period beginning on December 24 and ending on January 1; and (d) any construction holiday that is recognized by any provincial government.
Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Regulations (Criteria, Time Limits, Interest and Circumstances) — 4
Interest on unpaid amounts — computation 4 (1) Interest awarded under subsection 14(2) of the Act is calculated as simple interest that is equivalent to the average bank rate plus 3% per year, from the due date until receipt of payment. Definitions (2) The following definitions apply in this section. average bank rate means the simple arithmetic mean of the bank rates that are established during the month before the month in respect of which interest is being calculated. ( taux d’escompte moyen ) bank rate means the rate of interest established periodically by the Bank of Canada as the minimum rate at which the Bank of Canada makes short term advances to members of the Canadian Payments Association. ( taux d’escompte )
Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Regulations (Criteria, Time Limits, Interest and Circumstances) — Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Regulations (Criteria, Time Limits, Interest and Circumstances)
average bank rate means the simple arithmetic mean of the bank rates that are established during the month before the month in respect of which interest is being calculated. ( taux d’escompte moyen )