What is a Safety Compliance Notice? ^
A Safety Compliance Notice attests that a pleasure craft is built according to the Construction Standards for Small Vessels.
Am I required to have a Safety Compliance Notice
on my boat? ^
If your boat can be fitted with a motor, it needs to display a Safety Compliance
Notice.
What does a Safety Compliance Notice look like and
how do I know if my boat has one? ^
A Safety Compliance Notice can take various forms but it always measures
approximately between 8-10cm long by 5-6cm wide. Safety Compliance Notices were
issued by the Canadian Coast Guard until 2004 and are now issued by Transport
Canada. It is either a glued-on label or riveted metal plate.
By law, the Safety Compliance Notice must be permanently affixed to the pleasure craft in a conspicuous position plainly visible from the helm. Therefore, if your boat can be fitted with a motor, the Notice should be easily seen.
My boat can be fitted with a motor and does not
have a Safety Compliance Notice. What should I do? ^
Since you are required to display a Safety Compliance Notice, you will need to apply for one.
How do I apply for a Safety Compliance Notice?
^
To apply for a Safety Compliance Notice, you need to:
- Complete and sign page 127 of Appendix 2.0 of the Construction Standards for Small Vessels (Single Vessel Data Sheet).
- Complete page 129 of Appendix 2.0 of the Construction Standards for Small Vessels (Classification Codes).
- Include photographs of the boat that clearly show a view of the stern (transom), a side view, a bow view and a view of the seating layout. Pictures from a brochure or hand-drawings are NOT acceptable.
- Include a cheque or money order of $5.00 payable to the order of the Receiver General of Canada.
IN ADDITION, if your boat measures 6 metres or less, you need to complete and include ONE of the following:
Once you have filled out the necessary forms, please mail the entire package to:
Transport Canada - Marine Safety
Office of Boating Safety (AMSRO)
Tower C, Place de Ville, 11th Floor
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa ON
K1A 0N8
Before submitting your application package, please review this checklist to make sure that all of the information required is included since missing or incomplete information will result in substantial delays.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the volume of applications received, a delay can be expected before your Safety Compliance Notice is issued. Following reception of your application, a letter of acknowledgement will be sent to you once your application has received preliminary review. To avoid unnecessary delay, make sure ALL of the required documents are included.
