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• TP 127 - Ships Electrical Standards (2002)  
• TP 215 - Instructions to Masters of Vessels loading Grain in Canada (1976) 
• TP 511 - Safe Boating Guide (2006)
• TP 743 - TERMPOL Review Process (2001)
• TP 782 - Guide to Inspection Regulations for Small Fishing Vessels (1969, 1974, 1977) 
• TP 1018 - Recommended  - Code of Nautical Procedures and Practices (1985) 
• TP 1269 - Code of Safe Working Practices for Self-unloading Vessels (1978)
• TP 1324 - Material Specification for Coated Fabrics Used in the Manufacture of Inflatable Liferafts (1992)
• TP 1332 - Construction Standards for Small Vessels (2004)
• TP 1802 - Routing Standards (1991)
• TP 1861 - Standards for Navigation Lights, Shapes, Sound Signal Appliances and Radar Reflectors (1991)
• TP 2072 - Deck Cargo Safety Code (1974)
• TP 2293 - The Examination and Certification of Seafarers (2004)
• TP 2534 - Canadian Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes (1992)
• TP 2872 - Standards for Radio Installations and Related Equipment (1988)
• TP 3177 - Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards in Vessels to be Repaired or Altered (1984)
• TP 3231- Ship Safety Bulletins (*)
• TP 3668 - Standards for Navigating Appliances and Equipment (1983)
• TP 3685 - Standards Respecting Noise Control and Hearing Protection in Canadian Towboats over 15 Tons, Gross Tonnage (1982)
• TP 4295 -Standard for Inert Gas Systems (1984)
• TP 4330 - Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary (1987)
• TP 4414 - Guidelines Respecting Helicopter Facilities on Ships (1986)
• TP 4957 - Marine Emergency Duties Training Program (1998)
• TP 4958 - Simulated Electronic Navigation Courses (2000)
• TP 5021 - Personal Safety on Ships (1984)
• TP 5562 - Cooperative Cadet Training Programs Navigation (1998)  
• TP 5579 - Standards relating to Design, Construction and Operational Safety of Dynamically Supported Craft in Canada Vol.1; Air Cushion Vehicles (1985)
• TP 5761 - Canadian Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (1994)
• TP 6472 - Standards Respecting Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (1995)
• TP 7301 - Stability, Subdivision and Load Line Standards (1975)
• TP 7319 - Standards for Pyrotechnic Distress Signals and Similar Devices (1987)
• TP 7320 - Standards for Lifeboats (1992)
• TP 7321 - Standards for Life Rafts and Inflatable Rescue Platforms (1992)
• TP 7322 - Standards for Rescue Boats (1992)
• TP 7323 - Launching and Embarkation Appliances (1992)  
• TP 7325 - Standards for Lifebuoys and Integral Equipment (1992)
• TP 7326 - Standard for Thermal Protective Aids (1992)
• TP 7920 - Standards Respecting Standby Vessels (1988)
• TP 7923 - List of Ships (2003) (*)
  • List of Ships Statistics - June 1 2003
  • List of Ships Statistics - January 12, 2004
  • List of Ships Statistics - January 17, 2005
  • List of Ships Statistics - January 03, 2006
• TP 8121 - Table of Life Saving Signals (2003)
• TP 8129 - Training Standards for Tanker Safety, Inert Gas and Crude Oil Washing, and Supervisor of Oil Transfer Operations Personnel (1997)
• TP 8643 - River Rafting Standards (1987)
• TP 8911- Marine Engineer Cadet Training Program (2005)
• TP 8941 - Interim Standards for the Construction, Equipment and Operation of Passenger Ships in the Sea Ice Areas of Eastern Canada (1987)
• TP 9247 - Standards for the Construction and Testing of Emergency Boats (1992)
• TP 9248 - Standard for Personal Locator Lights (P.L.L.) (1992)
• TP 9396 - Wear Standards for Cargo Gear (1994)
• TP 9834 - Guidelines for Reporting Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods, Harmful Substances and/or Marine Pollutants (1995)
• TP 9878 - Safety and Distress Radiotelephone Procedures (1989)
• TP 9912 - Standard for Inspection of Tackle on Large Fishing Vessels
• TP 10038 - Small Fishing Vessel Safety Manual (2003)   
• TP 10405 - Ship Safety Passenger Ship Operations and Damaged Stability Standards (Convention Ships) (1993)  
• TP 10531 - Standards for Pilot Vessels (1989)
• TP 10655 - Approved Training Courses (2005) 
• TP 10783 - Arctic Waters Oil Transfer Guidelines (1997)
• TP 10936 - Bridge Watchman Training Course (2003)  
• TP 10943 - Ship Safety Passenger Ship Operations and Damaged Stability Standards (Non-convention Ships) (1993)
• TP 10944 - Notice To Shipmasters Loading Coal (2003)  
• TP 11232 - Unitized Cargo Standard (2005)
• TP 11249 - Ship Safety Standard for in-water Surveys (1992)
• TP 11342 - Coastal Life Raft (2003)
• TP 11343 - Medical Examination of Seafarers - Physician's Guide (2001)
• TP 11469 - Guide to Structural Fire Protection (1993)
• TP 11663 - Guidelines for the Operation of Tankers and Barges in Canadian Arctic Waters (Interim) (1997)
• TP 11710 - Standards for the Double Hull Construction of Oil Tankers (2005)
• TP 11717 - Standards for the Construction and Inspection of Small Passenger Vessels (1994)
• TP 11960 - Standards and Guidelines for the Construction, Inspection and Operation of Barges that Carry Oil in Bulk (1995)
• TP 12245 - Web Sling Standard (1995)
• TP 12259 - Arctic Ice Regime Shipping System (AIRSS) Standards (1998)  
• TP 12260 - Equivalent Standards for the Construction of Arctic Class Ships (1995)
• TP 12301 - Standard for 5 ppm Bilge Alarms (for Canadian Inland Waters) (1995)
• TP 12401 - Response Organizations Standards (1995)
• TP 12402 - Oil Handling Facilities Standards (1995)
• TP 12819 - User Assistance Package for the Implementation of Arctic Ice Regime Shipping System - AIRSS (1998)
• TP 12988 - Marine Safety Review (*)
• TP 13008 - Training Standards for Marine First Aid and Marine Medical Care (1997)
• TP 13024 - Training Standards for RO-RO Passenger Ships Personnel (2000)
• TP 13111 - Marine Safety Strategic Plan (*)
  • The Next Wave - Marine Safety Strategic Plan 2003-2010  
  • The Way Ahead - Marine Safety Strategic Plan 1997-2002  
  • Update 1999
• TP 13117 - Training Program in Bridge Resource Management (1999)  
• TP 13313 - Standard Relating to Design, Construction and Operational Safety of Sailing Training Vessels (1999)  
• TP 13414 - Registration Guide - How to Register a Ship or Boat in Canada (2000)
• TP 13430 - Standard for the Tonnage Measurement of Ships (2000)
• TP 13571 - Standards For Solas Life Jackets (2003)
• TP 13585 - Marine Safety Management System 
  • Marine Safety Quality Manual
  • Delegation of Statutory Inspection and Certification
• TP 13595 - Marine Safety Port State Control (*)
  • Annual Report 2004 
  • Annual Report 2003
  • Annual Report 2002
  • Annual Report 2001
  • Annual Report 2000
  • Annual Report 1999
  • Annual Report 1998
• TP 13617 - Guidelines for the Control of Ballast Water Discharge from Ships in Waters Under Canadian Jurisdiction (2001)
• TP 13681 - Guidelines For Navigation Under The Confederation Bridge (2003)  
• TP 13699 - Guidelines on Non-passenger Bare-boat Charter Parties (2000)
• TP 13720 - Practical Skills for Marine Engineers, Training Course (2003)  
• TP 13721 - Training Record Book Requirements For Watchkeeping Engineer Candidates (2001)  
• TP 13741 - Pilotage Risk Management Methodology (2001) 
• TP 13813 - Canada Shipping Act 2001 - Brochure 
• TP 13822 - Survival in Cold Waters (2003)
• TP 13926 - Radio Log Book for Canadian Flag Vessels (Also for use on GMDSS exempted vessels) (2002)  
• TP 14070 - Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide  
• TP 14202 - Pollution Prevention Guidelines for the Operation of Cruise Ships under Canadian Jurisdiction (2005)
• TP 14230 - As an Employer Are You Ensuring the Health and Safety of Your Employees Working Onboard Ships?
• TP 14231 - Marine Occupational Health and Safety Program
• TP 14315 - Executive Summary: The Impact of Regulations on Towing Vessel Safety; A Comparative Evaluation of Canadian and American West Coast Tug and Barge Operations
• TP 14477 - Boom! Up She Went Video
• TP 14508 - First-Class Engineer Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2005)  
• TP 14509 - Second-Class Engineer Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2005)  
• TP 14510 - Third-class engineer and chief engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel - Set of specimen examination questions (2005)  
• TP 14511 - Fourth-Class Engineer - Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2005)  
• TP 14512 - Watchkeeping Engineer, Motor-Driven Fishing Vessel - Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2005)  

(*) = Serial publication

Additional References

• Comparative Study into Canadian and United States Regulations on Small Passenger Vessels and Towboats - Summaries and Response by Marine Safety - October 1997
• Memorandum Of Understanding Between: Transport Canada And Fisheries & Oceans Respecting Marine Transportation Safety & Environmental Protection