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CANADA SHIPPING ACTSmall Fishing Vessel Inspection RegulationsCRC, Vol. XVII, c. 1486
CANADA SHIPPING ACTSmall Fishing Vessel Inspection RegulationsREGULATIONS RESPECTING THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTION OF FISHING VESSELS NOT EXCEEDING 24.4 m IN LENGTH THAT DO NOT EXCEED 150 TONS, GROSS TONNAGE Short Title1. These Regulations may be cited as the Small Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations. Interpretation2. In these Regulations, "Act" « Loi » "Act" means the Canada Shipping Act;
"amidships" « milieu du bateau » "amidships" means the mid-point of the length of a fishing vessel;
"Board" « Bureau » "Board" means the Board of Steamship Inspection;
"Chairman" « président » "Chairman" means the Chairman of the Board;
"Class II EPIRB" « RLS de classe II » "Class II EPIRB" means an emergency position indicating radiobeacon;
"closed construction" « bateau ponté » "closed construction", with respect to a fishing vessel, means a fishing vessel of which more than 50 per cent of the length is covered full width, at or above the gunwale level, by decks or permanent enclosures;
"Divisional Supervisor" « surveillant divisionnaire » "Divisional Supervisor" means the officer of the Department of Transport in charge of a Steamship Inspection Division and includes the Regional Superintendent of a Steamship Inspection Division;
"existing" « existant » "existing", when used with reference to a fishing vessel, means a fishing vessel that is not new;
"fishing vessel" « bateau de pêche » "fishing vessel" means a vessel that is to be used in commercial fishing or that is engaged in commercial fishing and includes a rockweed harvester vessel;
"inspector" « inspecteur » "inspector" means a steamship inspector appointed under the Act;
"length" « longueur » "length" means,
"new" « neuf » "new", when used with reference to a fishing vessel or article, means that the construction of the fishing vessel or article was commenced on or after January 6, 1965, and includes any foreign fishing vessel brought under Canadian registry whether or not its construction was commenced before or after that date;
"open construction" « bateau non ponté » "open construction", with respect to a fishing vessel, means a fishing vessel other than one of closed construction;
"sailing ship" « voilier or navire à voiles » "sailing ship" means
"SART" « répondeur SAR » "SART" means a radar transponder designed for search and rescue purposes;
"survival craft" « bateau de sauvetage » "survival craft" means a vessel carried pursuant to section 30 as life saving equipment on board a fishing vessel;
"TP 127" « TP 127 » "TP 127" means the Ship Safety Electrical Standards, issued by the Department of Transport, as amended from time to time. General3. Every life raft, rocket, flare or signal required by these Regulations for a fishing vessel shall be of a type approved by the Board and constructed in accordance with the standards for such equipment prescribed in the Life Saving Equipment Regulations. 4. [Repealed SOR/99-215] PART IFISHING VESSELS EXCEEDING 15 TONS, GROSS TONNAGE 5. (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), this Part applies to every fishing vessel that
(2) Sections 6, 7, 9, 11 to 28, 43 and 44 apply only to a new fishing vessel. (3) Section 29 applies only to a fishing vessel of closed construction employed in catching herring or capelin where, on or after July 6, 1977,
Submission and Approval of Plans, etc. 6. (1) Subject to section 7, before commencement of construction of a fishing vessel, the builder or owner of the fishing vessel shall submit in triplicate to the Ship Safety Branch office for the area in which the fishing vessel will be constructed, the scantlings, information and data set out in Schedule I concerning the propelling machinery, boilers and air receivers, bilge pumps and piping, fire pumps and piping, fuel systems including ventilating arrangements, steering gear, hull and electrical system of the fishing vessel. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the data set out in paragraph (h) of Schedule I is required to be submitted only in respect of fishing vessels to which section 29 applies. (3) Before commencement of construction of a fishing vessel, the owner of the fishing vessel shall submit to the Ship Safety Branch office for the area in which it is proposed to construct the fishing vessel detailed plans and data of any of the following equipment with which the fishing vessel is to be equipped, namely, its main, auxiliary and heating boilers (other than heating boilers having a working pressure not exceeding 103 kPa), steam pipes, boiler mountings and air receivers. 7. (1) Where, under subsection 6(1) or (2), any scantling, information, data or plans are submitted to a Ship Safety Branch office, an inspector shall approve them if, in the inspector's opinion,
(2) Where, under subsection 6(3), plans and data are submitted to a Ship Safety Branch office respecting any equipment mentioned in that subsection, that office shall send them to the Chairman who shall approve the plans if the equipment conforms with the requirements of the Marine Machinery Regulations. 8. No inspection certificate shall be issued in respect of a fishing vessel unless
9. (1) Every fishing vessel not exceeding 15.2 m in length shall be provided with one bilge power or hand pump having a capacity of not less than 1.14 L/s. (2) Every fishing vessel exceeding 15.2 m and not exceeding 19.8 m in length shall be provided with two bilge pumps, each having a capacity of not less than 1.14 L/s, one of which shall be a power pump and the other either a power pump or a hand pump, but where two power pumps are provided, they are not to be driven by the same engine. (3) Subject to subsection (4), every fishing vessel exceeding 19.8 m and not exceeding 24.4 m in length shall be provided with at least two bilge pumps, each having a capacity of not less than 2.28 L/s, one of which shall be a power pump and the other either a power pump or a hand pump, but where two power pumps are provided, they are not to be driven by the same engine. (4) Two or more pumps, each with a capacity of not less than 1.14 L/s, may, if they can be used simultaneously, be provided on a fishing vessel in lieu of one only of the pumps required by subsection (3); if the pumps provided under this subsection are power pumps, they may be driven from the one engine, but not from the engine that is used to drive the mandatory power pump. (5) Subject to subsection (6), bilge piping arrangements on a fishing vessel shall be such that each of the bilge pumps required by subsection (1), (2), (3) or (4) can draw water from each of the bilge suctions required by subsection (7) or (8). (6) Bilge piping and pumping arrangements that provide a piping and pumping system at least as efficient as those described in subsection (5) may be provided on a fishing vessel. (7) Bilge suctions and means for drainage on a fishing vessel that is divided into watertight compartments shall be so arranged that any water that enters any main watertight compartment can be pumped out, through at least one bilge suction situated in that compartment, and all compartments within each main division shall be arranged to drain to that bilge suction. (8) Bilge suctions and means for drainage on a fishing vessel that is not divided into watertight compartments shall be so arranged that any water that enters the vessel is able to drain to at least one bilge suction. (9) Bilge piping on a fishing vessel shall have an internal diameter of not less than 38 mm except in the case of bilge piping on a fishing vessel not exceeding 15.2 m in length in which fish sludge, scale or offal is not usually pumped, in which case the bilge piping shall have an internal diameter of not less than 25 mm. (10) Hand bilge pumps on a fishing vessel shall be capable of being worked from a position above the load water line. (11) Each bilge branch suction line on a fishing vessel, except hand pumps with only one suction, shall be fitted with a stop valve that is readily accessible at all times. (12) Where a bilge pump on a fishing vessel is fitted with a connection to the sea, a non-return valve or swing check valve that is readily accessible shall be fitted between the sea connection and the bilge main so that sea water cannot flow into the bilges when sea connection and bilge valves are open. (13) Bilge suctions that lead into crew spaces or engine rooms of a fishing vessel shall be fitted with strainers and the area of the openings of such strainers shall not be less than twice the cross-sectional area of the bilge pipe. (14) Subject to subsection (15), the piping for bilge pumps on a fishing vessel shall be of steel, bronze or other material that, in the opinion of the Board, is suitable for the purpose, and the joints for such piping shall be flanged or screwed. (15) Where it is necessary to reduce the effect of vibration, short lengths of rubber or plastic hose may be installed and shall
Fuel Systems Including Ventilating Arrangements 10. (1) A fuel tank on a fishing vessel that is separate from the hull shall comply with the following rules:
(2) A fuel tank that is not separate from the hull of a fishing vessel shall be considered as part of the hull, taking into consideration the strength requirements of the vessel and the possibility of contamination of oil fuel with water, but the standards of construction and testing shall not be less than those set out in this section for a fuel tank that is separate from the hull. (3) Where the capacity of a fuel tank exceeds 114 L, it shall be provided with the following:
(4) Glass tubing shall not be used on a fishing vessel as a gauge glass on a fuel tank having a capacity of more than 114 L or on any fuel tank that contains fuel having a flashpoint of less than 52°C (Pensky-Marten closed cup), but flat glass gauges of a type approved by the Board may be used on any fuel tank if fitted with self-closing cocks or valves. (5) Where glass tubing is used as a gauge on a fuel tank on a fishing vessel, the gauge shall be fitted with a cock or valve at the top and at the bottom. (6) Where a drain valve or cock is provided on a fuel tank on a fishing vessel, it shall have a standard screwed outlet that shall be kept plugged with a screwed plug whenever the cock or valve is not in use. (7) The piping from any fuel tank on a fishing vessel shall be fitted at the tank with a valve or cock that is capable of being operated from outside the compartment in which the tank is situated. (8) Where a new or existing fishing vessel is equipped with an oil fired power boiler for main or auxiliary steam, each valve or cock fitted to a fuel tank shall be so controlled that it is capable of being shut off from a position that is
(9) The means of control of a valve or cock referred to in subsection (8) shall consist of
(10) Where an aluminum fuel tank is fitted on a fishing vessel, all valves, fittings and piping fitted to the fuel tank shall be of a material compatible with aluminum. 11. Every fuel tank on a fishing vessel shall be securely chocked, fastened in place and electrically bonded to the vessel's ground plate or to the engine. 12. Every fuel tank containing gasoline on a fishing vessel shall be situated remote from heated surfaces. 12.1 (1) Every permanent fuel tank on a fishing vessel shall be
(2) Every portable reserve fuel tank on a fishing vessel shall meet the requirements of the Canadian Standards Association standard, B376-M1980, Portable Containers for Gasoline and Other Petroleum Fuels, in force at the time of purchase of the portable reserve fuel tank and be stored as far as practicable from heat or ignition sources, propulsion machinery compartments and the crew's quarters. (3) Fuel tank filling arrangements on a fishing vessel shall be such as to prevent spillage into shipboard spaces, including bilges. (4) Where a fuel tank is filled by means of a funnel, nozzle or similar device, continuous contact shall be maintained between the shipboard filling pipe and the filling device immediately prior to and during the entire fuelling operation. (5) During a gasoline fuelling operation, every door, window and porthole on the fishing vessel shall be closed and all spark - or flame-producing equipment on the fishing vessel and in the vicinity of the fuelling operation shall be shut off. 12.2 Every inboard gasoline-fuelled engine on a fishing vessel shall
12.3 (1) Every space on a fishing vessel in which machinery is located shall be ventilated so that in all weather conditions where the engines and other fuel-burning appliances are operating at full power, an adequate supply of air is maintained to ensure the safety and comfort of the crew and the operation of the engines and appliances. (2) A mechanical ventilation system shall be installed on a fishing vessel in accordance with subsection (3) in
(3) The mechanical ventilation system referred to in subsection (2) shall meet the following requirements:
13. (1) Exhaust pipes from the main engines and from auxiliary engines of a fishing vessel shall be permanently mounted and shall lead to the open air outside the vessel through the uppermost deck or canopy or through the side. (2) Where the exhaust pipes referred to in subsection (1) pass through the uppermost deck or canopy, they shall be of sufficient height to ensure that exhaust gases are prevented from escaping into the fishing vessel. (3) Where the exhaust pipes referred to in subsection (1) pass through the side of a fishing vessel, the connection shall be watertight and provision shall be made to prevent the engine from being flooded. (4) All exhaust pipes on a fishing vessel shall be well secured and be clear of all woodwork and other combustible materials and, where considered necessary by an inspector, they shall be covered with lagging. 14. (1) Means of stopping the propulsion of a fishing vessel, other than by shutting off a valve or cock fitted to the fuel tank, shall be provided outside the space where the machinery is located and such means shall be fire resistant. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a fishing vessel the construction of which was commenced before June 1, 1974. 14.1 Where a manually operated hydraulic steering system is the auxiliary system to a powered hydraulic steering system, the change-over mechanism shall be located in the wheelhouse. 15. (1) Valves or cocks shall be fitted to all suctions and discharges that pass through the hull of a fishing vessel below the weatherdeck. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to
(3) The cocks or valves required by subsection (1) shall be fitted as close to the side of the fishing vessel as possible. (4) Suction and discharge valves and cocks on a steel fishing vessel shall be attached to the plating of the hull or to the plating of fabricated water boxes by
and such valves or cocks shall be fitted with spigots passing through the plating. (5) Suction and discharge valves and cocks on a wooden fishing vessel shall be attached to the hull by the methods prescribed in Schedule VII or any other method accepted by the Board after full particulars have been submitted to it. 16. Stern bearing assemblies of a fishing vessel shall consist of
17. On a fishing vessel, the diameter of rudder stocks for rudders fitted with bottom pintles shall not be less than
18. (1) Subject to subsection (2), where the propulsion shafting of a fishing vessel is driven by a diesel or a gasoline engine, the intermediate shaft shall
(2) Where a fishing vessel is operated exclusively in fresh water, the diameter of the intermediate shaft may be 1.75 per cent less than the diameter obtained by the formula set out in subsection (1). (3) Where the propulsion shafting of a fishing vessel is not driven by a diesel or gasoline engine, the size of the intermediate shaft shall be determined by the Board. 19. (1) Where the propulsion shafting of a fishing vessel is driven by a gasoline engine, the tailshaft shall
(2) Where the propulsion shafting of a fishing vessel is driven by a diesel engine, the tailshaft shall
(3) Where a fishing vessel is operated exclusively in fresh water, the diameter of the tailshaft may be 1.75 per cent less than the diameter obtained by the formula set out in subsection (2). (4) Where the propulsion shafting of a fishing vessel is not driven by a diesel or gasoline engine, the size of the tailshaft shall be determined by the Board. 20. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a certificate of test of the material used in the making of an intermediate shaft or tailshaft for a fishing vessel, which has been issued by the manufacturer of such material or by an inspector, shall be submitted by the owner of the fishing vessel to the steamship inspection office for the area in which the fishing vessel is being constructed. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the owner of a fishing vessel that is powered with an engine that does not exceed 373 brake kW continuous rating. 21. (1) Where the engine room and crew space of a fishing vessel exceeding 15.2 m but not exceeding 24.4 m in length are in adjoining compartments or are connected in any way, the bulkheads or decks between the engine room and the crew spaces shall be either
and access openings in such bulkheads or decks shall be fitted with doors or covers of similar construction. (2) Where, on a fishing vessel not exceeding 15.2 m in length,
the inlet and outlet ventilation area required by section 22 shall each be increased by 2 000 mm2 for each member of the crew berthed in such compartment. 22. (1) An engine room on a fishing vessel shall be provided with ventilators of a total cross-sectional area of not less than 16 000 mm. (2) Crew sleeping spaces on a fishing vessel shall be provided with inlet ventilators and exhaust ventilators of a sufficient size and number to ensure that the total inlet area and the total exhaust area are each not less than 2 000 mm2 for each berthed crew member. 23. (1) Scantling of hatch coamings, beams and covers of a fishing vessel shall not be less than is set forth in Schedule II. (2) Hatchways on a fishing vessel shall be provided with efficient means for battening them down and making them watertight. (3) Flush deck scuttles on a fishing vessel shall be watertight and strongly constructed of steel, bronze or aluminum and shall have effectively secured covers that are retained on hinges or by a chain permanently attached to the ship's structure. (4) Non-ferrous deck scuttles on a steel fishing vessel shall be isolated from the steel structure of the vessel. 24. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a fishing vessel shall be fitted with two main transverse watertight bulkheads, one located forward of amidships at a distance not exceeding 35 per cent of the length of the vessel and the other located aft of amidships at a distance not exceeding 45 per cent of the length of the vessel, and the construction of the bulkheads shall be in accordance with Schedule III. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of
24.1 To control the movement of fish carried in bulk, every fishing vessel engaged in the carriage of herring or capelin in bulk shall be provided with both longitudinal and transverse portable fish hold divisions that meet the requirements set out in Schedule VIII. 24.2 Where a shaft tunnel access cover is fitted in a fish hold, it shall be fitted and secured in such a manner as to prevent dislodgment. 25. Stern posts and shaft logs on a fishing vessel shall be sufficiently large to enable tailshafts of diameters required by section 19 to be fitted without unduly weakening the structure. 26. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the sills of doors giving access to the main hull of a fishing vessel shall have a minimum height of 300 mm of which at least 230 mm shall be permanent and the remaining height of sill may be portable, if they are properly stowed in convenient positions. (2) Where doors are situated on top of any superstructure, deck house or raised forecastle on a fishing vessel, the height of permanent sills shall be at least 150 mm. 27. (1) Where side scuttles are fitted below the weatherdeck of a fishing vessel, deadlights or plugs, attached by hinges or a chain, shall be provided adjacent to the scuttle. (2) Where a fishing vessel proceeds more than 20 nautical miles from land and there is no method of preventing water from entering the main hull through a broken window or port light, storm shutters and deadlights respectively shall be fitted to those openings. (3) Plate glass having a minimum thickness of 6 mm shall be fitted in the wheelhouse windows of
(4) All doors giving access to the main hull of a fishing vessel shall be strongly constructed and hung on substantial hinges and locking arrangements shall be such that a door can be opened from either side. (4.1) Subject to subsection (4.3), a fishing vessel shall have at least two means of escape, including the main entrance, in each crew space and area in which the crew may be normally employed. (4.2) For the purposes of subsection (4.1), one of the means of escape shall be located as far as possible from the main entrance and may be a window or a scuttle that is of sufficient proportions to provide for easy exit by the crew members and that is capable of being retained in an open position while being used as an escape route. (4.3) The requirements of subsections (4.1) and (4.2) do not apply
(5) Where entrance to the crew space on a fishing vessel is by way of the engine room, an escape hatch shall be fitted from the crew space to the open deck. (6) Where exit from the crew space of a fishing vessel to the open deck is provided by one means only, it shall be of sufficient proportions to provide for easy exit for the number of men berthed and shall be as near the centre line of the ship as is practicable. (7) Two engine room entrances providing easy access, each measuring at least 560 mm by 560 mm, shall be fitted on a fishing vessel unless this is not practicable, in which case one engine room entrance shall be fitted that is placed as near the centre line of the vessel as is practicable and that measures
28. (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), bulwark, rails, chains, wire rope or any combination of these shall be fitted around the weather deck of a fishing vessel at least 760 mm in height above the weatherdeck. (2) An inspector may allow the bulwarks, rails, chains and wire rope referred to in subsection (1) to be portable or to be dispensed with, at his discretion, at places where, in his opinion, they would interfere with the fishing operations of the vessel. (3) The bulwarks, rails, chains or wire rope referred to in subsection (1) may be less than 760 mm in height in way of deckhouses if suitable handrails are fitted on the sides of such deckhouses. 29. (1) Subject to subsection (8), an inclining experiment shall be conducted in the presence of and to the satisfaction of an inspector in respect of every fishing vessel on completion or near completion of
(2) Subject to subsection (3), the results obtained from the inclining experiment referred to in subsection (1) in respect of a fishing vessel shall be developed to indicate the stability of the vessel under the following conditions:
(3) The results obtained from the inclining experiment referred to in subsection (1) are not required to be developed to indicate the stability of a fishing vessel under conditions specified in paragraphs (2)(g) and (h) unless the vessel is to be operated in or transferred to any of the waters where vessels are subject to icing as set out in Schedule VI. (4) For the purposes of subsection (2), an allowance shall be made if fish are stowed elsewhere than in the hold of a fishing vessel. (5) For the purposes of paragraphs (2)(g) and (h), accumulated ice shall be regarded as weighing
(6) For the purposes of paragraphs (2)(g) and (h), the position of the vertical centre of gravity of accumulated ice shall be determined using the masses calculated in accordance with subsection (5). (7) The owner of every fishing vessel shall ensure that a booklet is placed on board the vessel for the information of the master, which booklet shall
(8) An inspector may dispense with the inclining experiment required by this section in respect of a fishing vessel, if,
29.1 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (4), where bulwarks on weather parts of the working deck of a fishing vessel form wells, the minimum freeing port area, expressed in square metres, in respect of each such bulwark shall be not less than
where (2) Where the height of the bulwark in a well on the working deck is more than 1,200 mm, the minimum freeing port area shall be increased, for each 100 mm in excess of 1,200 mm, by 0.004 m. per metre of length of the well. (3) Where the height of the bulwark in a well on the working deck is less than 900 mm, the minimum freeing port area may be decreased, for each 100 mm less than 900 mm, by 0.004 m. per metre of length of well. (4) Where the vessel's sheer is such that the minimum freeing port areas, calculated in accordance with subsections (1) to (3), do not provide rapid and effective freeing of water from the deck, those areas shall be increased by such amount as will provide rapid and effective freeing of water from the deck. (5) The freeing ports of every fishing vessel shall be arranged along the length of bulwarks so as to provide rapid and effective freeing of water from the deck of the vessel, and the lower edges of the freeing ports shall be as close to the deck as possible. (6) On every fishing vessel, poundboards shall be stowed, and means of stowage of fishing gear shall be arranged, in such a manner that the effectiveness of the freeing ports of the vessel is not impaired. (7) Every poundboard on a fishing vessel shall be so constructed that it can be secured in position when in use and will not hamper the rapid and effective freeing of water from the deck of the vessel. (8) Every freeing port over 300 mm in depth of a fishing vessel, shall be fitted with bars spaced not more than 230 mm apart, or with other suitable protective devices. (9) Where the protective devices fitted in accordance with subsection (8) are covers, they shall be of a construction approved by the Minister. (10) In a fishing vessel intended to operate in areas subject to icing, protective devices fitted in accordance with subsection (8) shall be capable of being easily removed to restrict or reduce ice accretion. 30. (1) In this section and in section 31, "approved", when used in reference to an article, means that the article has been built in accordance with the standards therefor in the Life Saving Equipment Regulations and has been approved by the Board. (2) Every fishing vessel of open construction not exceeding 12.2 m in length shall carry
(3) Every fishing vessel of closed construction not exceeding 12.2 m in length shall carry
(4) Every fishing vessel exceeding 12.2 m in length shall carry
(5) Where
a life raft capable of accommodating not less than four persons may be carried by the vessel in lieu of the equipment required by paragraph (4)(c) or (d). (6) The weight of each seine skiff carried on board a fishing vessel shall be both established and certified to the satisfaction of an Inspector who shall then cause the following details to be marked on the stem or sheer strake thereof, in permanent characters, clearly visible and as near as possible to 75 mm in height:
(7) Every skiff, seine skiff and dory used as life saving equipment on board a fishing vessel shall be marked with retro-reflective tape in the manner required by Schedule V to the Life Saving Equipment Regulations as illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 of Schedule IX. 31. The number of persons that one lifeboat, boat, dory or skiff shall be deemed capable of carrying shall be determined
32. Every fishing vessel exceeding 12.2 m in length shall carry the following equipment for each lifeboat, boat, dory or skiff provided in compliance with these Regulations, and such equipment shall be kept readily available to place in the lifeboat, boat, dory or skiff in case of emergency:
33. (1) Except as otherwise specified in Schedule IV, every life raft of every vessel making foreign, home-trade Class I or home-trade Class II voyages shall carry all the equipment set out in items 1 to 24 of that Schedule, which equipment shall be known as Class A equipment. (2) Except as otherwise specified in Schedule IV, every life raft of every vessel making home-trade Class III, inland waters Class I, inland waters Class II or minor waters Class I voyages shall carry all the equipment set out in items 1 to 13 of that Schedule, which equipment shall be known as Class B equipment. (3) Every life raft of every vessel making voyages other than those described in subsections (1) and (2) shall carry a knife, two paddles and a heaving line with quoit. 34. Where the lifeboats, boats, dories or skiffs on a fishing vessel are of such size or are so stowed that they cannot be launched by hand, means for launching shall be provided to the satisfaction of an inspector. SARTS 34.1 (1) A fishing vessel that is 20 m or more in length and is engaged on a foreign voyage or a home-trade voyage, Class I, shall carry a SART stowed so that it is readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in one of the survival craft that are launched first. (2) A SART carried on a fishing vessel shall meet the requirements of sections 28 and 29 of the Ship Station (Radio) Technical Regulations, 1999. (3) Every radio operator of a fishing vessel that carries a SART shall comply with the requirements of subsection 49(2) of the Ship Station (Radio) Technical Regulations, 1999. (4) Despite subsection (1), a fishing vessel 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 if
35. (1) Every fishing vessel fitted with internal combustion propelling machinery shall be provided with fire extinguishers as set out in the Table to this subsection but equivalent extinguishers as set out in section 36 may be used:
(2) Every fishing vessel in which the propelling machinery includes an oil fired boiler shall be provided in the boiler room with the following fire extinguishers as set forth in the table to this subsection but equivalent fire extinguishers as set out in section 36 may be used:
(3) Every fishing vessel fitted with cooking or heating appliances that burn liquid or gaseous fuel shall, in addition to the extinguishers mentioned in subsections (1) and (2), be provided with one 4.5 L foam fire extinguisher or one equivalent fire extinguisher as set forth in section 36. 36. (1) Every fire extinguisher required by these Regulations shall be of a type approved by
(2) For the purposes of section 35, a carbon dioxide or dry chemical fire extinguisher is equivalent to a foam fire extinguisher if it has the capacity set out opposite the foam fire extinguisher capacity in the table to this subsection
(3) Fire extinguishers required by these Regulations shall, where possible, be stowed near the entrance to the space where they are intended to be used. (4) Fire extinguishers in which the extinguishing medium is stored under pressure shall not be located in any crew living quarters on a fishing vessel. (5) Every fire extinguisher provided in compliance with these Regulations shall be kept fully charged at all times; carbon dioxide gas in steel bottles shall be renewed whenever the loss of gas exceeds 10 per cent of the original charge as stamped on the bottle. (6) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, the use of a vaporizing liquid fire extinguisher is prohibited, except that in radio rooms and at switchboards such an extinguisher may be used if it contains not more than 1.136 L of vapourizing liquid and is used in addition to the other extinguishers required by these Regulations. (7) Fire extinguishers containing chlorobromomethane may be accepted as the equivalent of carbon tetrachloride fire extinguishers if they comply with the requirements of subsections (6) and (8). (8) A notice shall be posted on or adjacent to any carbon tetrachloride fire extinguisher indicating that if the extinguisher is used for extinguishing fire in a confined space dangerous fumes will be given off which must not be inhaled. 37. Every fishing vessel shall be equipped with fire buckets according to the following table:
38. (1) Every fishing vessel exceeding 12.2 m in length shall be equipped with at least one hand or engine driven pump and apparatus whereby a suitable jet of water can be directed into any part of the ship. (2) The internal diameter of the pipes for the pump mentioned in subsection (1) shall be not less than 19 mm. (3) Subject to subsection (4), bilge pumps on a fishing vessel may be used as fire pumps by using them to pump sea water on deck. (4) Where two bilge pumps are required on a fishing vessel, neither pump shall be used to pump sea water on deck unless it is possible for one bilge pump to pump bilge water overboard while the other pumps sea water on deck. (5) Subject to subsection (6), the piping for a fire pump on a fishing vessel shall be of steel, bronze or other material that, in the opinion of the Board, is suitable for the purpose, and the joints for such piping shall be flanged or screwed. (6) Where it is necessary to reduce the effect of vibration, short lengths of rubber or plastic hose may be installed and shall
39. (1) Appliances that are installed on a fishing vessel and that burn liquid or gaseous fuel shall be so fitted that there is a free circulation of air all around and below the appliance. (2) Wooden bulkheads behind cooking or heating appliances on a fishing vessel shall be insulated where it is considered necessary by an inspector. (3) Every fishing vessel of not more than 24.4 m in length that is provided with a liquefied petroleum gas installation shall comply with the requirements of the Marine Machinery Regulations for such vessels. 40. (1) The types of distress signals referred to in this section are the types of distress signals described in Schedule III to the Life Saving Equipment Regulations. (2) Every fishing vessel shall carry 12 Type C distress signals and
(3) Every fishing vessel shall carry sufficient lights and equipment to comply with the Collision Regulations. 41. Every fishing vessel shall be provided with an efficient and suitable compass capable of being illuminated. 42. Every fishing vessel shall be provided with a 3 kg weight and 27 m of light line for sounding purposes. 43. (1) Subject to this section, every fishing vessel shall carry a total anchor weight of not less than that derived from the following formulae:
(2) Where approved patent anchors are adopted, 40 per cent of the total anchor weight shall be deducted, but the length and size of the anchor cable shall be based on the normal anchor weight. (3) Where "W" is not more than 135 kg or 80 kg in the case of patent anchors, one or two anchors may be carried. (4) Where "W" is more than 135 kg or 80 kg in the case of patent anchors, two anchors shall be carried. (5) Where two anchors are carried, the weight of the main anchor shall be not less than 60 per cent of "W" and that of the second anchor shall be not less than 40 per cent of "W". (6) Trawl boards or scallop nets used in normal fishing operations may be used on a fishing vessel in lieu of anchors if they do not weigh less than the required total weight and in such case the trawl board or scallop net cable used may be accepted in lieu of the anchor cable required by subsection (8). (7) A windlass or winch shall be provided on a fishing vessel that carries an anchor weighing more than 70 kg or if a winch normally used for fishing operations can be used, it may be accepted in lieu of an anchor windlass. (8) Subject to subsection (6), an anchor cable of link chain, wire rope, manilla rope or other rope of a material of equal or greater strength than manilla hemp shall be carried in accordance with the following table:
* If two anchors are carried, the total length of cable shall be increased to 82 m. 43.1 (1) Every fishing vessel other than one certified to operate only between sunrise and sunset shall be fitted with permanent or portable lights that will illuminate the launching stations and stowage position of all survival craft for at least one hour. (2) Where non-rechargeable battery operated hand lanterns are provided pursuant to subsection (1), the batteries shall be changed annually. First Inspection of New Construction 44. (1) Every fishing vessel shall be inspected during construction at such times as the inspector deems advisable. (2) The owner of a fishing vessel shall notify the inspector at least one week in advance of
(3) An inspector may, during inspection of new construction of a fishing vessel, approve any machinery or any electrical installation, equipment or appliance, without requiring it to be opened for inspection, if
(4) Inspection and construction of boilers, steam pipes, boiler mountings and air receivers of fishing vessels for which plans are required to be submitted under these Regulations shall be in accordance with the Marine Machinery Regulations. (5) Dock trials and sea trials of a fishing vessel shall be held in the presence of an inspector, at which time the speed of the vessel, in knots, shall be estimated, the bilge and fire pumps and the steering and stopping powers of the vessel shall be tested, the launching arrangements for the life boats, boats, dories or skiffs shall be carried out, and any further tests shall be carried out that the inspector considers necessary to satisfy himself that the vessel is safe and suitable for the purpose for which it is intended. Electrical Equipment, Installations and Appliances 44.1 (1) Subject to subsection (1.3), where the construction of a fishing vessel begins after April 27, 1996, the electrical equipment, installations and appliances on the fishing vessel shall be constructed in accordance with TP 127 as it reads on the day the construction begins. (1.1) Before the construction, reconstruction or modification of a fishing vessel begins, the owner of the fishing vessel shall submit to the Board for inspection, in respect of the fishing vessel, the drawing, data and plans referred to in section 36 of TP 127. (1.2) Subject to subsection (1.3), any substantial reconstruction or modification of the electrical equipment, installations or appliances on a fishing vessel shall, insofar as it is practicable, bring the electrical equipment, installations or appliances into compliance with TP 127 as it reads on the day the reconstruction or modification begins. (1.3) Where TP 127 does not set out a standard in respect of a particular piece of electrical equipment or a particular electrical or appliance shall be safe and effectively fulfil the purpose for which it is intended. 45. Every fishing vessel propelled by steam shall have the following parts inspected annually by an inspector:
46. (1) Subject to subsection (2), every fishing vessel shall be inspected once every four years as follows:
(2) The periodic inspection required by paragraph (1)(a) in respect of a new air receiver shall commence eight years after the date of the first inspection of the air receiver. 47. Tailshafts of a fishing vessel shall be inspected as follows:
48. An inspector may, in addition to any inspection or test required by these Regulations, conduct any inspection or require any test to be made to satisfy himself that anything on a fishing vessel that may affect its seaworthiness is safe and suitable for the purpose for which it is intended. 49. (1) Notwithstanding the requirements for periodic inspection prescribed in this Part, an inspector may issue or extend an inspection certificate for a period not exceeding
(2) Prior to issuing or extending an inspection certificate under this section, the inspector shall, from such inspection of the hull, machinery and equipment, including the electrical installations, equipment and appliances, as is possible while the vessel is afloat, and without opening up any machinery except boilers and boiler mountings, satisfy himself that the fishing vessel is in a seaworthy condition. (3) An inspection certificate issued or extended to the maximum period allowed under this section shall not be renewed or further extended without the permission of the Board. 50. Any alterations affecting the seaworthiness of a fishing vessel shall be equivalent to the standards of these Regulations and to the satisfaction of an inspector. 51. The master of a fishing vessel shall take adequate steps to ensure that the crew understands the use of the life saving and fire extinguishing appliances and knows where they are located. PART IIFISHING VESSELS NOT EXCEEDING FIFTEEN TONS, GROSS TONNAGE 52. This Part applies to fishing vessels not exceeding 15 tons, gross tonnage, that are not sailing ships. Life Saving Equipment, Lights and Signals 53. (1) In this section, "approved", when used in reference to an article, means that the article has been built in accordance with the standards therefor in the Life Saving Equipment Regulations and has been approved by the Board. (2) Every fishing vessel not exceeding 12.2 m in length shall carry
(3) Every fishing vessel exceeding 12.2 m in length shall carry
(4) Every fishing vessel shall carry sufficient lights and equipment to comply with the Collision Regulations, and such lights shall be oil or electric. 54. (1) Every fishing vessel of open construction shall carry one fire bucket. (2) Every fishing vessel of closed construction shall carry
(3) In the case of a fishing vessel not exceeding 5 tons, gross tonnage, the equipment referred to in paragraphs (2)(b) and (c) need not be carried. 55. (1) Every fire extinguisher required by these Regulations shall be of a type approved by
(2) For the purposes of section 54, a carbon dioxide or dry chemical fire extinguisher is equivalent to a foam fire extinguisher if it has the capacity set out opposite the foam fire extinguisher capacity in the table to this subsection.
(3) Fire extinguishers required by these Regulations shall, where possible, be stowed near the entrance to the space where they are intended to be used. (4) Fire extinguishers in which the extinguishing medium is stored under pressure shall not be located in any crew living quarters on a fishing vessel. (5) Every fire extinguisher provided in compliance with these Regulations shall be kept fully charged at all times; carbon dioxide gas in steel bottles shall be renewed whenever the loss of gas exceeds 10 per cent of the original charge as stamped on the bottle. (6) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Regulations, the use of a vapourizing liquid fire extinguisher is prohibited, except that in radio rooms and at switchboards such an extinguisher may be used if it contains not more than 1.136 L of vapourizing liquid and is used in addition to the other extinguishers required by these Regulations. (7) Fire extinguishers containing chlorobromomethane may be accepted as the equivalent of carbon tetrachloride fire extinguishers if they comply with the requirements of subsections (6) and (8). (8) A notice shall be posted on or adjacent to any carbon tetrachloride fire extinguisher indicating that if the extinguisher is used for extinguishing fire in a confined space dangerous fumes will be given off which must not be inhaled. 56. (1) Every permanent fuel tank on a fishing vessel shall be
(2) Every portable reserve fuel tank on a fishing vessel shall meet the requirements of Canadian Standards Association standard, B376-M1980, Portable Containers for Gasoline and Other Petroleum Fuels, in force at the time of purchase of the portable reserve fuel tank and be stored as far as practicable from heat or ignition sources, propulsion machinery compartments and crew's quarters. (3) Fuel tank filling arrangements on a fishing vessel shall be such as to prevent spillage into shipboard spaces, including bilges. (4) Where a fuel tank is fuelled by means of a funnel, nozzle or similar device, continuous contact shall be maintained between the shipboard filling pipe and the filling device immediately prior to and during the entire fuelling operation. (5) During a gasoline fuelling operation, every door, window and porthole on the fishing vessel shall be closed and all spark- or flame-producing equipment on the fishing vessel and in the vicinity of the fuelling operation shall be shut off. (6) Every inboard gasoline-fuelled engine on a fishing vessel shall
(7) Every space on a fishing vessel in which machinery is located shall be ventilated so that in all weather conditions where the engines and other fuel-burning appliances are operating at full power, an adequate supply of air is maintained to ensure the safety and comfort of the crew and the operation of the engines and appliances. (8) A mechanical ventilation system shall be installed in a fishing vessel in accordance with subsection (9) in
(9) The mechanical ventilation system referred to in subsection (8) shall meet the following requirements:
(10) An appliance that burns liquid or gas fuel shall be so installed that air circulates freely all around the appliance. (11) Insulation to prevent combustion shall be placed between woodwork or other inflammable material and adjacent surfaces of engine exhaust piping, heating appliances or other components that may become heated. 57. SCHEDULE I(s. 6) The scantlings, information, data and plans in respect of machinery and hull required to be submitted in accordance with section 6 are as follows:
Fuel Systems Including Ventilating Arrangements
Additional Data for Vessels to which
SCHEDULE II(s. 23) 1. NORMAL HATCH COVERS FITTED ATHWARTSHIP OR FORE-AND AFT
Spans in excess of 1 830 mm to be fitted with hatch beam or fore-and-after. 2. WOODEN HATCH BEAMS AND FORE-AND-AFTERS OF RECTANGULAR CROSS SECTION The scantlings of rectangular cross section hatch beams or fore-and-afters, exclusive of tongue (if fitted), is obtained from the formula:
where B = breadth of beam or fore-and-after, in millimetres D = depth of beam of fore-and-after, in millimetres S = spacing of beams or fore-and-afters, in millimetres L = length of unsupported span, in metres. The following table shows size of wooden hatch beams or fore-and-afters in accordance with the above formula, for hatch openings up to 3 050 mm x 3 660 mm:
The minimum bearing required at the ends of hatch beams or fore-and-afters is 75 mm. 3. CAMBERED TYPE HATCH COVERS FITTED FORE-AND-ACT ONLY (IN SECTIONS)
4. HATCH COAMINGS
4. HATCH COAMINGS (Cont'd)
For hatches with coamings longer than 3 050 mm special consideration will be given. Half beams in way of hatches, hatch end beams, carlings, hanging knees, lodging knees and pillars to be of ample strength and suitably arranged. SCHEDULE III(s. 24) Watertight bulkheads shall consist of two layers of plank fitted at right angles to each other and diagonally to the centre line of the ship. The layers shall be not less in thickness than that set out in the table. The bulkheads shall be efficiently stiffened and connected. To ensure watertightness felt or canvas shall be fitted between the two layers of planking. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any form of construction that, in the opinion of the inspector, gives equivalent strength and watertightness may also be accepted.
For bulkheads of a depth greater than that set out in the table, special consideration will be given by the Board. SCHEDULE IV(s. 33)
SCHEDULE V(s. 29) SPECIMEN CONDITION SHEET FOR INCLUSION IN THE STABILITY BOOKLET SCHEDULE VIICING CONDITION AREA
SCHEDULE VII(s. 15) METHODS OF ATTACHING SEA CONNECTIONS TO WOODEN HULLS SCHEDULE VIII(s. 24.1) 1. Every portable fish hold division shall be fishtight and shall extend from the bottom of the hold to the deckhead, with due regard to the loading and unloading of the vessel. 2. Provision shall be made to allow water to drain into the bilge, and bilge suctions shall be adequately protected to prevent clogging. 3. Portable penboards shall be installed in such a manner as to prevent dislodgment when fish are being pumped into and out of the hold. 4. Where wooden stanchions are installed, the penboards shall be secured in such a manner as to withstand the loads imposed. 5. Every portable fish hold division shall be installed in such a manner as to prevent overloading or excessive trim, and to the satisfaction of the Inspector. 6. Where an aluminum penboard or stanchion is installed,
7. (1) The scantlings of every wooden fish hold division shall be at least in accordance with the formulae set out in subsection (2), as illustrated in Figure 1, provided that in the case of a fish hold not exceeding 2 m in depth, a 100 mm X 100 mm wooden stanchion and a 38 mm penboard may be used. (2) The formulae for vertical steel uprights and horizontal wooden boards are as follows:
(3) The formulae set out in subsection (2) shall be applied subject to the following conditions:
HORIZONTAL WOOD BOARDS - STEEL UPRIGHTS SCHEDULE IX(s. 30)
Established by the CONSOLIDATED REGULATIONS OF CANADA, 1978.amended by SOR/78-429 8 May, 1978 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Subsection 5(1) preceding paragraph (a); and subsection 5(2). SOR/78-496 2 June, 1978 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Subsection 29(8) of the French version. SOR/78-919 1 December, 1978 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Section 24 by adding sections 24.1 and 24.2; section 29 by adding subsection (6.1); subsection 30(2); section 30 by adding subsections (6) and (7); paragraph 32(c); subsections 53(2) to (7); and Schedules VIII and IX are added. SOR/79-93 22 January, 1979 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Subparagraph 19(2)(b)(iv); section 29 by adding section 29.1; and subsection 40(3). SOR/79-653 7 September, 1979 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act All that portion of the note to Figure 2 to Schedule VII. SOR/79-905 27 November, 1979 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act The definition "subsidized vessel" in section 2 is revoked; subsections 6(2) and (3); subsection 29(6.1) is revoked; paragraph 29.1(1)(b); subsection 30(2); and Schedule VI. SOR/81-199 26 February, 1981 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Section 43 by adding section 43.1 with heading; subsection 44(3); section 44 by adding section 44.1 with heading; paragraph 46(1)(g) by adding paragraph (g.1); subsection 49(2); and paragraph (j) of Schedule I. SOR/82-129 15 January, 1982 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act The long title; paragraph 5(1)(b); paragraph 7(1)(a); section 14 by adding section 14.1 with heading; and the term "Registered length" in paragraph (g) of Schedule I. SOR/82-299 5 March, 1982 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Subsection 6(4) is renumbered 6(3); paragraph 29(2)(f); and subsection 43(8). SOR/82-633 24 June, 1982 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Subsection 14(1); and paragraph (a) of Schedule I. SOR/83-272 25 March, 1983 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Section 39 by adding subsection (3). SOR/83-706 15 September, 1983 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Section 44.1. SOR/84-376 11 May, 1984 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Subsection 40(3); and subsection 53(4). SOR/85-43 21 December, 1984 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Subsection 5(1); paragraphs 10(1)(a) to (c); section 10 by adding subsection (10); section 11; subsection 23(3); Schedule I preceding the heading "Propelling Machinery"; and the heading preceding paragraph (b) and paragraph (b) of Schedule I. SOR/86-1025 16 October, 1986 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Paragraph 10(1)(c.1) of the French version; paragraph 10(1)(c.2) of the French version; paragraph 10(1)(c.4) of the French version and subsection 23(3) of the French version. SOR/89-96 9 February, 1989 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act Subsection 23(3); section 24; and section 27 by adding subsections (4.1) to (4.3). PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CANADA SHIPPING ACT IS NOW CHAPTER S-9 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF CANADA, 1985. amended by SOR/89-283 25 May, 1989 pursuant to section 338 of the Canada Shipping Act Subsections 6(1) and 6(3); portion of subsection 7(1) preceding paragraph (a); subsection 7(2); heading preceding section 10; section 12 by adding 12.1 to 12.3; section 56; and Schedule I (e) including the preceding heading. SOR/95-372 26 July, 1995 pursuant to section 338 of the Canada Shipping Act Subsection 5(2); subsection 7(1) preceding paragraph (a); subsection 7(2); subsection 9(6); paragraph 10(9)(c); subsection 21(2) preceding paragraph (a); subsection 27(2); paragraph 27(3)(b); subsection 33(1); item 1 of the table to subsection 36(2);subsection 38(1); subsection 39(3); and subsection 44(4). SOR/96-217 23 April, 1996 pursuant to subsection 338(1) of the Canada Shipping Act, effective April 28, 1996. Section 2 by adding the definitions "Class II EPIRB", "survival craft" and "TP 127"; section 3; subsections 30(3) to (5);section 34 by adding section 34.1; section 44.1 and the heading preceding section 44; paragraph 46(1)(g.1); and Items 4 and 5 of Schedule IV. SOR/99-215 6 May, 1999 pursuant to section 314, subsections 338(1) and 339(1), sections 408 and 656 to 658 and paragraph 660.9(1)(a) of the Canada Shipping Act, into force on May 6, 1999. The definition of "Class II EPIRB" in section 2 is replaced; section 4 is repealed; subsection 56(5) is replaced. SOR/2000-37 12 January, 2000 pursuant to subsection 338(1) of the Canada Shipping Act, into force on January 12, 2000. Section 57 and the heading before it are repealed. SOR/2000-262 21 June, 2000 pursuant to subsection 338(1) of the Canada Shipping Act, into force on April 1, 2001.The definition "Class II EPIRB" in section 2 is replaced; The definition "SART" in section 2 is added in alphabetical order; Section 34.1 and the heading before it are replaced.
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