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Collision Regulations
CRC, Vol. XV, c. 1416
Short Title
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Collision Regulations.
2. (1) In these Regulations,
"Act"
« Loi »
"Act" means the Canada Shipping Act;
"air cushion vessel"
« navire à coussin d'air »
"air cushion vessel" means a machine designed to derive
support in the atmosphere primarily from reactions against the earth's surface of air
expelled from the machine;
"Annex"
« appendice »
"Annex" means an Annex to Schedule I;
"approved signal"
« signal approuvé »
"approved signal" means a distress signal recognized
internationally by organizations concerned with radiocommunications and maritime safety;
"barge"
« chaland »
"barge" means a non-self-propelled barge, scow, dredge,
pile-driver, hopper, pontoon or houseboat;
"Canadian ODAS"
« ODAS canadien »
"Canadian ODAS" means an ODAS which is owned by
(a) a person who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of
Canada, or
(b) the Government of Canada, the government of a province, a
corporation resident in Canada or a Canadian university;
"Canadian vessel"
« navire canadien »
"Canadian vessel" includes
(a) any vessel that is licensed or registered in Canada, and
(b) any vessel that is Canadian owned and not licensed, registered or
otherwise legally documented by another state;
"Canadian waters"
« eaux canadiennes »
"Canadian waters" means the territorial sea of Canada and all
internal waters of Canada;
"composite unit"
« unité composite »
"composite unit" means a pushing vessel and an associated
pushed vessel that are rigidly connected and that are designed as a dedicated and
integrated tug and barge combination;
"direction of traffic flow"
« direction du trafic »
"direction of traffic flow" means the direction for traffic
in a route that is indicated by arrows on a reference chart;
"exploration or exploitation vessel"
« navire d'exploration ou d'exploitation »
"exploration or exploitation vessel" means a vessel engaged
in the exploration or exploitation of the non-living natural resources of the sea bed;
"fishing zones"
« zones de pêche
»
"fishing zones" means the fishing zones described
in section 16 of the Oceans Act and
prescribed in regulations made under paragraph 25(b)
of that Act;
"give-way vessel"
« navire non privilégié »
"give-way vessel" means a vessel that is required by these
Regulations to keep out of the way of another vessel;
"Great Lakes Basin"
« Bassin des Grands lacs »
"Great Lakes Basin" means Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron
(including Georgian Bay), Michigan and Superior, their connecting and tributary waters and
the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers and their tributaries as far east as the lower exit of
St. Lambert Lock;
"inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object"
« navire ou objet peu visible, partiellement submergé »
"inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object" means a
raft or any other floating vessel or object that is low in the water and is generally
difficult to see;
"inshore traffic zone"
« zone de navigation côtière »
"inshore traffic zone" means a routing measure that is a
designated area between the landward boundary of a traffic separation scheme and the
adjacent coast that is intended for local traffic;
"mile"
« mille »
"mile" means the international nautical mile of 1,852
metres;
"Notice to Mariners"
« Avis aux navigateurs »
"Notice to Mariners" means a weekly and annual publication by
the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to provide marine information;
"Notice to Shipping"
« Avis à la navigation »
"Notice to Shipping" means an urgent release by the
Department of Fisheries and Oceans to provide marine information;
"ODAS"
« ODAS »
"ODAS" means an ocean data acquisition system that consists
of any object on or in the water that is designed to collect, store or transmit samples or
data relating to the marine environment or the atmosphere or to the uses thereof;
"Organization"
« Organisation »
"Organization" means the International Maritime Organization;
"proof of compliance"
« preuve de conformité »
"proof of compliance" means a document or a label that states
that a light, shape, sound-signalling appliance or radar reflector meets the standards
referred to in section 4 and that is issued by
(a) a government that is a party to the Convention on the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972,
(b) a society or association for the classification and registry of
ships recognized by a government referred to in paragraph (a), or
(c) an independent testing establishment recognized by the Chairman or
by a government referred to in paragraph (a):
"raft"
« radeau »
"raft" includes a boom;
"route"
« route »
"route" means an area within which there are at any point,
one or two directions of traffic flow and that is delineated on two sides by separation
lines, separation zones, natural obstacles or dashed tinted lines except that the
continuity of such lines or zones may be interrupted where the route merges with, diverges
from or crosses another route;
"routing system"
« système d'organisation du trafic »
"routing system" means any system of one or more routes or
routing measures which systems may include traffic separation schemes, two-way routes,
recommended tracks, areas to be avoided, inshore traffic zones, roundabouts, precautionary
areas and deep water routes;
"Rule"
« règle »
"Rule" means a provision in Schedule I under a heading that
consists of the word "Rule" followed by a number;
"seaplane"
« hydravion »
"seaplane" includes any aircraft designed to manoeuvre on the
water;
"separation zone or line"
« zone ou ligne de séparation »
"separation zone or line" means a zone or line separating
routes in which ships are proceeding in opposite or nearly opposite directions, or
separating a route from the adjacent inshore traffic zone;
"traffic lane"
« voie de circulation »
"traffic lane" means a route within which there is one
direction of traffic flow;
"traffic separation scheme"
« dispositif de séparation du trafic »
"traffic separation scheme" means a routing measure that
provides for the separation of opposing streams of traffic by appropriate means and by the
establishment of traffic lanes;
"trawling"
« chalutage »
"trawling" means fishing by dragging through the water a
dredge net or other fishing apparatus.
(2) In these Regulations, every reference to a vessel includes a
reference to an air cushion vessel when it is over or on the water and a seaplane when it
is on the water.
Prohibition
2.1 No ship of any class shall navigate in any
shipping safety control zone prescribed under
subsection 11(1) of the Arctic Waters
Pollution Prevention Act unless the ship
complies with these Regulations.
3. (1) Subject to subsection (4), these Regulations apply to every
(a) Canadian vessel or Canadian ODAS located within any waters;
(b) vessel or ODAS, other than a Canadian vessel or Canadian ODAS,
located within
(i) Canadian waters, or
(ii) waters in the exclusive economic zone of Canada; and
(c) exploration or exploitation vessel that is engaged in exploration
or exploitation activities pursuant to a licence issued by the Government of Canada.
(3) Where there is any inconsistency between a provision of the Rules
and a provision of the Rules that falls under the heading "Canadian
Modifications", the latter provision prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.
(4) Where the laws of a state other than Canada are applicable to a
Canadian vessel or Canadian ODAS within the territorial sea, inland waters or fishing
zones of that state, and those laws are inconsistent with these Regulations, the laws of
that state prevail to the extent of the inconsistency in respect of the Canadian vessel or
Canadian ODAS.
(5) Where special rules are made with respect to additional station or
signal lights, shapes or whistle signals for ships of war and vessels proceeding under
convoy, or with respect to additional station or signal lights, shapes or whistle signals
for fishing vessels engaged in fishing as a fleet, the special rules shall operate so as
to take precedence over any other portion of the Rules with respect to which there is an
inconsistency and these additional station or signal lights, shapes or whistle signals
shall, so far as possible, be such that they cannot be mistaken for any light, shape or
signal authorized elsewhere under these Rules.
(6) Where there is any inconsistency between a provision of Rule 1 and
a provision of this section, the provision of this section prevails to the extent of the
inconsistency.
4. Each light, shape, sound-signalling appliance and radar reflector
required by these Regulations to be carried or exhibited on a vessel shall meet as a
minimum the standards set out in
(a) Annexes I and III to Schedule I; and
(b) Transport Canada Standards for Navigation Lights, Shapes, Sound
Signal Appliances and Radar Reflectors, 1983, TP 1861, as amended from time to time.
5. (1) A proof of compliance for each light, shape, sound- signalling
appliance and radar reflector on board a vessel shall
(a) where the proof of compliance is in the form of a document,
be carried on board the vessel; and
(b) where the proof of compliance is in the form of a label, be
securely affixed to the light, shape, sound-signalling appliance or radar reflector.
(2) A proof of compliance issued in a language other than English or
French shall be accompanied by an English or French translation.
6. A steamship inspector may withhold the issuance of an inspection
certificate or a Safety Convention certificate where
(a) the equipment referred to in section 5 does not meet the
requirements of these Regulations or has no proof of compliance; or
(b) in the opinion of the steamship inspector, a proof of compliance
has been improperly issued or contains incorrect information.
SCHEDULE I
(Sections 3 & 4)
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS AT
SEA, 1972 WITH CANADIAN MODIFICATIONS
PART A--GENERAL
Rule 1
Application--International
(a) These Rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in
all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels.
(b) Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of
special rules made by an appropriate authority for roadsteads, harbours, rivers, lakes or
inland waterways connected with the high seas and navigable by sea-going vessels if such
special rules conform as closely as possible to these Rules.
(c) Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of any
special rules made by the government of any state with respect to additional station or
signal lights, shapes or whistle signals for ships of war and vessels proceeding under
convoy, or with respect to additional station or signal lights or shapes for fishing
vessels engaged in fishing as a fleet. These additional station or signal lights, shapes
or whistle signals shall, so far as possible, be such that they cannot be mistaken for any
light, shape or signal authorized elsewhere under these Rules.
(d) Traffic separation schemes may be adopted by the Organization for
the purpose of these Rules.
(e) Where the Government concerned determines that a vessel of special
construction or purpose cannot comply fully with the provisions of any of these Rules with
respect to the number, position, range or arc of visibility of lights or shapes, as well
as to the disposition and characteristics of sound-signalling appliances, the vessel shall
comply with such other provisions in regard to the number, position, range or arc of
visibility of lights or shapes, as well as to the disposition and characteristics of
sound-signalling appliances as the Government determines to be the closest possible
compliance with these Rules in respect of that vessel.
Application--Canadian Modification
(f) Where it is necessary to make any determination referred to in
paragraph (e) in respect of a Canadian vessel, the determination shall be made by the
Chairman.
(g) Each determination referred to in paragraph (e) shall be evaluated
to ensure that there will be no reduction in safety taking into account such factors as
the following:
(i) in the case of lights,
(A) any impairment of the visibility or distinctive character of the
lights,
(B) glare or back-scatter in the navigation or working areas,
(C) vulnerability of the lights to damage, or
(D) difficult or dangerous access to the lights for maintenance
purposes, and
(ii) in the case of sound-signalling appliances,
(A) any impairment of audibility or other characteristics of the
sound-signalling appliances,
(B) excessive sound pressure levels at listening posts or in navigation
or working areas,
(C) vulnerability of the sound-signalling appliances to damage, or
(D) difficult or dangerous access to the sound-signalling appliances
for maintenance purposes.
Rule 2
Responsibility
(a) Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner,
master or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these Rules or
of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen,
or by the special circumstances of the case.
(b) In construing and complying with these Rules due regard shall be
had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including
the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these Rules
necessary to avoid immediate danger.
Rule 3
General Definitions
For the purpose of these Rules, except where the context otherwise
requires:
(a) The word "vessel" includes every description of
water craft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or
capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
(b) The term "power-driven vessel" means any vessel propelled
by machinery.
(c) The term "sailing vessel" means any vessel under sail
provided that propelling machinery, if fitted, is not being used.
(d) The term "vessel engaged in fishing" means any vessel
fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict
manoeuvrability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other
fishing apparatus which do not restrict manoeuvrability.
(e) The word "seaplane" includes any aircraft designed to
manoeuvre on the water.
(f) The term "vessel not under command" means a vessel which
through some exceptional circumstance is unable to manoeuvre as required by these Rules
and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
(g) The term "vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre"
means a vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre
as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another
vessel.
The term "vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre"
shall include but not be limited to:
(i) a vessel engaged in laying, servicing or picking up a navigation
mark, submarine cable or pipeline,
(ii) a vessel engaged in dredging, surveying or underwater operations,
(iii) a vessel engaged in replenishment or transferring persons,
provisions or cargo while underway,
(iv) a vessel engaged in the launching or recovery of aircraft,
(v) a vessel engaged in mineclearance operations,
(vi) a vessel engaged in a towing operation such as severely restricts
the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course.
(h) The term "vessel constrained by her draught" means a
power-driven vessel that, because of the vessel's draught in relation to the available
depth and width of navigable water, is severely restricted in the vessel's ability to
deviate from the course the vessel is following.
(i) The word "underway" means that a vessel is not at anchor,
or made fast to the shore, or aground.
(j) The words "length" and "breadth" of a vessel
mean her length overall and greatest breadth.
(k) Vessels shall be deemed to be in sight of one another only when one
can be observed visually from the other.
(l) The term "restricted visibility" means any condition in
which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or
any other similar causes.
(m) The term "Wing-in-Ground (WIG) craft" means a
multimodal craft which, in its main operational mode, flies in close proximity
to the surface by utilizing surface-effect action.
PART B--STEERING AND SAILING RULES
SECTION I--CONDUCT OF VESSELS IN ANY CONDITION OF VISIBILITY
Rule 4
Application
Rules in this Section apply in any condition of visibility.
Rule 5
Look-out
Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and
hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and
conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.
Rule 6
Safe Speed--International
Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can
take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance
appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
In determining a safe speed the following factors shall be among those
taken into account:
(a) By all vessels:
(i) the state of visibility,
(ii) the traffic density including concentrations of fishing vessels or
any other vessels,
(iii) the manoeuvrability of the vessel with special reference to
stopping distance and turning ability in the prevailing conditions,
(iv) at night the presence of background light such as from shore
lights or from back scatter of her own lights,
(v) the state of wind, sea and current, and the proximity of
navigational hazards,
(vi) the draught in relation to the available depth of water.
(b) Additionally, by vessels with operational radar:
(i) the characteristics, efficiency and limitations of the radar
equipment,
(ii) any constraints imposed by the radar range scale in use,
(iii) the effect on radar detection of the sea state, weather and other
sources of interference,
(iv) the possibility that small vessels, ice and other floating objects
may not be detected by radar at an adequate range,
(v) the number, location and movement of vessels detected by radar,
(vi) the more exact assessment of the visibility that may be possible
when radar is used to determine the range of vessels or other objects in the vicinity.
Safe Speed--Canadian Modifications
(c) In the Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or
inland waterway, every vessel passing another vessel or work that includes a dredge, tow,
grounded vessel or wreck shall proceed with caution at a speed that will not adversely
affect the vessel or work being passed, and shall comply with any relevant instruction or
direction contained in any Notice to Mariners or Notice to Shipping.
(d) For the purpose of paragraph (c), where it cannot be determined
with certainty that a passing vessel will not adversely affect another vessel or work
described in that paragraph, the passing vessel shall proceed with caution at the minimum
speed at which she can be kept on her course.
(e) In the Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or
inland waterway, every vessel shall navigate with caution and shall comply with any
relevant instruction or direction contained in any Notice to Mariners or Notice to
Shipping where abnormal water levels, ice conditions or a casualty to a vessel or aid to
navigation may
(i) make navigation difficult or hazardous,
(ii) cause damage to property, or
(iii) block the navigational channel.
Rule 7
Risk of Collision
(a) Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the
prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there
is any doubt such risk shall be deemed to exist.
(b) Proper use shall be made of radar equipment if fitted and
operational, including long-range scanning to obtain early warning of risk of collision
and radar plotting or equivalent systematic observation of detected objects.
(c) Assumptions shall not be made on the basis of scanty information,
especially scanty radar information.
(d) In determining if risk of collision exists the following
considerations shall be among those taken into account:
(i) such risk shall be deemed to exist if the compass bearing of an
approaching vessel does not appreciably change,
(ii) such risk may sometimes exist even when an appreciable bearing
change is evident, particularly when approaching a very large vessel or a tow or when
approaching a vessel at close range.
Rule 8
Action to avoid Collision
(a) Any action to avoid collision shall be taken in
accordance with the Rules of this Part and shall, if the circumstances of the
case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the
observance of good seamanship.
(b) Any alteration of course and/or speed to avoid collision shall, if
the circumstances of the case admit, be large enough to be readily apparent to another
vessel observing visually or by radar; a succession of small alterations of course and/or
speed should be avoided.
(c) If there is sufficient sea room, alteration of course alone may be
the most effective action to avoid a close-quarters situation provided that it is made in
good time, is substantial and does not result in another close-quarters situation.
(d) Action taken to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such
as to result in passing at a safe distance. The effectiveness of the action shall be
carefully checked until the other vessel is finally past and clear.
(e) If necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the
situation, a vessel shall slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing
her means of propulsion.
(f) (i) A vessel which, by any of these Rules, is required not to
impede the passage or safe passage of another vessel shall, when required by the
circumstances of the case, take early action to allow sufficient sea room for the safe
passage of the other vessel.
(ii) A vessel required not to impede the passage or the safe passage of
another vessel is not relieved of this latter obligation if approaching the other vessel
so as to involve risk of collision and shall, when taking action, have full regard to the
action which may be required by the rules of this Part.
(iii) A vessel the passage of which is not to be impeded remains fully
obliged to comply with the rules of this Part when the two vessels are approaching one
another so as to involve risk of collision.
Rule 9
Narrow Channels--International
(a) A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway
shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on her
starboard side as is safe and possible.
(b) A vessel of less than 20 metres in length or a sailing vessel shall
not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel
or fairway.
(c) A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any
other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or fairway.
(d) A vessel shall not cross a narrow channel or fairway if such
crossing impedes the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within such
channel or fairway. The latter vessel may use the sound signal prescribed in Rule 34(d) if
in doubt as to the intention of the crossing vessel.
(e) (i) In a narrow channel or fairway when overtaking can take place
only if the vessel to be overtaken has to take action to permit safe passing, the vessel
intending to overtake shall indicate her intention by sounding the appropriate signal
prescribed in Rule 34(c)(i). The vessel to be overtaken shall, if in agreement, sound the
appropriate signal prescribed in Rule 34(c)(ii) and take steps to permit safe passing. If
in doubt she may sound the signals prescribed in Rule 34(d).
(ii) This Rule does not relieve the overtaking vessel of her obligation
under Rule 13.
(f) A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel or fairway
where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall navigate with
particular alertness and caution and shall sound the appropriate signal prescribed in Rule
34(e).
(g) Any vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid
anchoring in a narrow channel.
Narrow Channels--Canadian Modifications
(h) Notwithstanding paragraph (d), in the waters of the Great Lakes
Basin, a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway shall, if
a crossing vessel impedes her passage, use the sound signal prescribed in Rule 34(d) if in
doubt as to the intention of the crossing vessel.
(i) Notwithstanding paragraph (e), in a narrow channel or fairway in
the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, a vessel shall indicate its intention to overtake, or
its agreement to being overtaken, as the case may be, by sounding the whistle signals
prescribed in Rule 34(j).
(j) In the Canadian waters of a narrow channel or fairway a barge or an
inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object shall not be navigated, moored or
anchored so as to impede the safe passage of any other vessel or object using those
waters.
(k) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) and Rule 14(a), in the Canadian
waters of a narrow channel or fairway where there is a current or tidal stream and two
power-driven vessels are meeting each other from opposite directions so as to involve risk
of collision,
(i) the vessel proceeding with the current or tidal stream shall be the
stand-on vessel and shall propose the place of passage and shall indicate the side on
which she intends to pass by sounding the appropriate signal prescribed in Rule 34(a) or
(g),
(ii) the vessel proceeding against the current or tidal stream shall
keep out of the way of the vessel proceeding with the current or tidal stream and shall
hold as necessary to permit safe passing,
(iii) the vessel proceeding against the current or tidal stream shall
promptly reply to the signal referred to in subparagraph (i) with the same signal, if she
is in agreement, and with the sound signal prescribed in Rule 34(d), if she is in doubt.
Rule 10
Traffic Separation Schemes--International
(a) This rule applies to traffic separation schemes adopted by the
Organization and does not relieve any vessel of her obligation under any other rule.
(b) A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall:
(i) proceed in the appropriate traffic lane in the general direction of
traffic flow for that lane,
(ii) so far as possible keep clear of a traffic separation line or
separation zone,
(iii) normally join or leave a traffic lane at the termination of the
lane, but when joining or leaving from either side shall do so at as small an angle to the
general direction of traffic flow as possible.
(c) A vessel shall, so far as possible, avoid crossing traffic lanes
but, if obliged to do so, shall cross on a heading as nearly as possible at right
angles to the general direction of traffic flow.
(d) (i) A vessel shall not use an inshore traffic zone when it can
safely use the appropriate traffic lane within the adjacent traffic separation scheme.
However, vessels of less than 20 metres in length, sailing vessels and vessels engaged in
fishing may use the inshore traffic zone.
(ii) Notwithstanding subparagraph (i), a vessel may use an inshore
traffic zone when en route to or from a port, an offshore installation or structure, a
pilot station or any other place situated within the inshore traffic zone or to avoid
immediate danger.
(e) A vessel other than a crossing vessel or a vessel joining or
leaving a lane shall not normally enter a separation zone or cross a separation line
except
(i) in cases of emergency to avoid immediate danger, or
(ii) to engage in fishing within a separation zone.
(f) A vessel navigating in areas near the terminations of traffic
separation schemes shall do so with particular caution.
(g) A vessel shall so far as possible avoid anchoring in a traffic
separation scheme or in areas near its terminations.
(h) A vessel not using a traffic separation scheme shall avoid it by as
wide a margin as is possible.
(i) A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any
vessel following a traffic lane.
(j) A vessel of less than 20 metres in length or a sailing vessel shall
not impede the safe passage of a power-driven vessel following a traffic lane.
(k) A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre when engaged in an
operation for the maintenance of safety of navigation in a traffic separation scheme is
exempted from complying with this Rule to the extent necessary to carry out the operation.
(l) A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre when engaged in an
operation for the laying, servicing or picking up of a submarine cable, within a traffic
separation scheme, is exempted from complying with this Rule to the extent necessary to
carry out the operation.
Traffic Separation Schemes--Canadian Modifications
(m) Traffic separation schemes adopted by the Organization shall be
described in Notices to Mariners or Notices to Shipping.
(m.1) Subject to paragraphs (o) and (p), paragraphs (a) to (l) apply to
any routing system described in Notices to Mariners or Notices to Shipping.
(n) Every power-driven vessel of more than 20 metres in length shall
use the route within a traffic separation scheme or a routing system by which it can
safely proceed to its destination.
(n.1) A vessel shall use a mandatory ship routing system
adopted by the International Maritime Organization as required for its category
or the cargo carried and shall conform to the relevant provisions in force
unless there are compelling reasons not to use a particular ship routing system.
Any such reason shall be recorded in the vessel's log-book.
(o) Paragraphs (b), (c) and (h) do not apply to a vessel engaged in
fishing with nets, lines, trawls, trolling lines or other fishing apparatus in or near a
routing system located in Canadian waters or fishing zones.
(p) Paragraphs (b), (c), (e) and (h) do not apply to a vessel engaged
in laying, servicing or picking up a navigation mark, submarine cable or pipeline,
dredging, surveying, underwater operations or launching or recovering aircraft in or near
a routing system located in Canadian waters or fishing zones, where that vessel
(i) does not prevent other vessels that use the route from navigating
safely,
(ii) identifies herself to approaching vessels and informs them of the
location and nature of the operation and of her intentions, and
(iii) informs the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, as soon as possible before the commencement of the operation, of
(A) the nature, location and duration of the operation, and
(B) any cautionary advice necessary concerning the operation.
(q) A vessel making a transatlantic voyage shall, as far as possible, avoid crossing the Grand Banks of Newfoundland north of latitude 43o
north.
SECTION II--CONDUCT OF VESSELS IN SIGHT OF ONE ANOTHER
Rule 11
Application
Rules in this Section apply to vessels in sight of one another.
Rule 12
Sailing Vessels
(a) When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to
involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows:
(i) when each has the wind on a different side, the vessel which has
the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other,
(ii) when both have the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to
windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward,
(iii) if a vessel with the wind on the port side sees a vessel to
windward and cannot determine with certainty whether the other vessel has the wind on the
port or on the starboard side, she shall keep out of the way of the other.
(b) For the purposes of this Rule the windward side shall be deemed to
be the side opposite to that on which the mainsail is carried or, in the case of a
square-rigged vessel, the side opposite to that on which the largest fore-and-aft sail is
carried.
Rule 13
Overtaking--International
(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Rules of Part B, Sections
I and II, any vessel overtaking any other vessel shall keep out of the way of the vessel
being overtaken.
(b) A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with
another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam, that is, in such a
position with reference to the vessel she is overtaking, that at night she would be able
to see only the sternlight of that vessel but neither of her sidelights.
(c) When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether she is overtaking
another, she shall assume that this is the case and act accordingly.
(d) Any subsequent alteration of the bearing between the two vessels
shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these Rules
or relieve her of the duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally
past and clear.
Overtaking--Canadian Modification
(e) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), in the waters of the Great Lakes
Basin, a vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking another vessel when at night she would be
able to see
(i) the sternlight of the other vessel, or
(ii) in the case of a power-driven vessel lighted in accordance with
Rule 23(c) or (e), the all-round white light or lights of the other vessel but not her sidelights.
Rule 14
Head-on Situation
(a) When two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly
reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter her course to
starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.
(b) Such a situation shall be deemed to exist when a vessel sees the
other ahead or nearly ahead and by night she could see the masthead lights of the other in
a line or nearly in a line and/or both sidelights and by day she observes the
corresponding aspect of the other vessel.
(c) When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether such a situation exists
she shall assume that it does exist and act accordingly.
Rule 15
Crossing Situation--International
(a) When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of
collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the
way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other
vessel.
Crossing Situation--Canadian Modification
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), in Canadian waters, a vessel
crossing a river shall keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel ascending or
descending the river, except on the St. Lawrence River northeast of "Île
Rouge."
Rule 16
Action by Give-way Vessel
Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel
shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.
Rule 17
Action by Stand-on Vessel
(a) (i) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way the other
shall keep her course and speed.
(ii) The latter vessel may however take action to avoid collision by
her manoeuvre alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the vessel required to
keep out of the way is not taking appropriate action in compliance with these Rules.
(b) When, from any cause, the vessel required to keep her course and
speed finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the
give-way vessel alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision.
(c) A power-driven vessel which takes action in a crossing situation in
accordance with subparagraph (a)(ii) of this Rule to avoid collision with another
power-driven vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, not alter course to
port for a vessel on her own port side.
(d) This Rule does not relieve the give-way vessel of her obligation to
keep out of the way.
Rule 18
Responsibilities between Vessels
Except where Rules 9, 10 and 13 otherwise require:
(a) A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
(i) a vessel not under command,
(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre,
(iii) a vessel engaged in fishing,
(iv) a sailing vessel.
(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
(i) a vessel not under command,
(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre,
(iii) a vessel engaged in fishing.
(c) A vessel engaged in fishing when underway shall, so far as
possible, keep out of the way of:
(i) a vessel not under command,
(ii) a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
(d) (i) Any vessel other than a vessel not under command or a vessel
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre shall, if the circumstances of the case admit,
avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draught, exhibiting the
signals in Rule 28.
(ii) A vessel constrained by her draught shall navigate with particular
caution having full regard to her special condition.
(e) A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all
vessels and avoid impeding their navigation. In circumstances, however, where risk of
collision exists, she shall comply with the Rules of this Part.
(f) (i) A WIG craft shall, when taking off, landing and in flight near the
surface, keep well clear of all other vessels and avoid impeding their
navigation.
(ii) A WIG craft operating on the water surface shall comply with the Rules of
this Part as a power-driven vessel.
SECTION III--CONDUCT OF VESSELS IN RESTRICTED VISIBILITY
Rule 19
Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
(a) This Rule applies to vessels not in sight of one another when
navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility.
(b) Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the
prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility. A power-driven vessel
shall have her engines ready for immediate manoeuvre.
(c) Every vessel shall have due regard to the prevailing circumstances
and conditions of restricted visibility when complying with the Rules of Section I of this
Part.
(d) A vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another
vessel shall determine if a close-quarters situation is developing and/or risk of
collision exists. If so, she shall take avoiding action in ample time, provided that when
such action consists of an alteration of course, so far as possible the following shall be
avoided:
(i) an alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the beam,
other than for a vessel being overtaken,
(ii) an alteration of course towards a vessel abeam or abaft the beam.
(e) Except where it has been determined that a risk of collision does
not exist, every vessel which hears apparently forward of her beam the fog signal of
another vessel, or which cannot avoid a close-quarters situation with another vessel
forward of her beam, shall reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on her
course. She shall if necessary take all her way off and in any event navigate with extreme
caution until danger of collision is over.
PART C--LIGHTS AND SHAPES
Rule 20
Application
(a) Rules in this Part shall be complied with in all weathers.
(b) The Rules concerning lights shall be complied with from sunset to
sunrise, and during such times no other lights shall be exhibited, except such lights as
cannot be mistaken for the lights specified in these Rules or do not impair their
visibility or distinctive character, or interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out.
(c) The lights prescribed by these Rules shall, if carried, also be
exhibited from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility and may be exhibited in all
other circumstances when it is deemed necessary.
(d) The Rules concerning shapes shall be complied with by day.
(e) The lights and shapes specified in these Rules shall comply with
the provisions of Annex I to these Regulations.
Rule 21
Definitions--International
(a) "Masthead light" means a white light placed over the fore
and aft centreline of the vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of
225 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the
beam on either side of the vessel.
(b) "Sidelights" means a green light on the starboard side
and a red light on the port side each showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon
of 112.5 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft
the beam on its respective side. In a vessel of less than 20 metres in length the
sidelights may be combined in one lantern carried on the fore and aft centreline of the
vessel.
(c) "Sternlight" means a white light placed as nearly as
possible at the stern showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 135
degrees and so fixed as to show the light 67.5 degrees from right aft on each side of the
vessel.
(d) "Towing light" means a yellow light having the same
characteristics as the "sternlight" defined in paragraph (c) of this Rule.
(e) "All-round light" means a light showing an unbroken light
over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees.
(f) "Flashing light" means a light flashing at regular
intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute.
Definitions--Canadian Modification
(g) "Special flashing light" means a yellow light flashing at
regular intervals at a frequency of 50 to 70 flashes per minute, placed as far forward and
as nearly as possible on the fore and aft centreline of a vessel and showing an
unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180 degrees nor more than 225
degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right ahead to abeam and not more than 22.5
degrees abaft the beam on either side of the vessel.
(h) "Blue flashing light" means a blue all-round light
flashing at regular intervals at a frequency of 50 to 70 flashes per minute.
Rule 22
Visibility of Lights--International
The lights prescribed in these Rules shall have an intensity as
specified in section 8 of Annex I to these Regulations so as to be visible at the
following minimum ranges:
(a) In vessels of 50 metres or more in length:
--a masthead light, 6 miles,
--a sidelight, 3 miles,
--a sternlight, 3 miles,
--a towing light, 3 miles,
--a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 3 miles.
(b) In vessels of 12 metres or more in length but less than 50 metres
in length:
--a masthead light, 5 miles; except that where the length of the vessel
is less than 20 metres, 3 miles,
--a side light, 2 miles,
--a sternlight, 2 miles,
--a towing light, 2 miles,
--a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 2 miles.
(c) In vessels of less than 12 metres in length:
--a masthead light, 2 miles,
--a sidelight, 1 mile,
--a sternlight, 2 miles,
--a towing light, 2 miles,
--a white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 2 miles.
(d) In inconspicuous, partly submerged vessels or objects being towed:
--a white all-round light, 3 miles.
Visibility of Lights--Canadian Modification
(e) In vessels being pushed ahead, irrespective of length:
--a special flashing light, 2 miles.
(f) In any government or police vessel:
--a blue flashing light, 2 miles.
Rule 23
Power-driven Vessels Underway--International
(a) A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit:
(i) a masthead light forward,
(ii) a second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward one;
except that a vessel of less than 50 metres in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such
light but may do so,
(iii) sidelights,
(iv) a sternlight.
(b) An air cushion vessel when operating in the non-displacement mode
shall, in addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule, exhibit an
all-round flashing yellow light.
(c) A WIG craft only when taking off, landing and in flight near the surface
shall, in addition to the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this
Rule, exhibit a high intensity all-round flashing red light.
(d) (i) A power-driven vessel of less than 12 metres in length may in lieu of
the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule exhibit an
all-round white light and sidelights.
(ii) A power-driven vessel of less than seven metres in length whose maximum
speed does not exceed seven knots may in lieu of the lights prescribed in
paragraph (a) of this Rule exhibit an all-round white light and
shall, if practicable, also exhibit sidelights.
(iii) The masthead light or all-round white light on a power-driven vessel of
less than 12 metres in length may be displaced from the fore and aft
centreline of the vessel if centreline fitting is not practicable, provided that
the sidelights are combined in one lantern which shall be carried on the fore
and aft centreline of the vessel or located as nearly as practicable in the
same fore and aft line as the masthead light or the all-round white light.
Power-driven Vessels Underway—
Canadian Modifications
(e) Rule 23(d)(ii) does not apply to a Canadian power-driven vessel
in any waters or to a non-Canadian power-driven vessel in the Canadian waters of
a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway.
(f) In the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, a power-driven vessel when
underway may, instead of the second masthead light and sternlight prescribed in
paragraph (a), carry, in the position of the second masthead light, a
single all-round white light or two such lights placed not over 800 millimetres
apart horizontally, one on either side of the keel and so arranged that one or
the other or both shall be visible from any angle of approach and for the same
minimum range as the masthead lights.
Rule 24
Towing and Pushing--International
(a) A power-driven vessel when towing shall exhibit:
(i) instead of the light prescribed in Rule 23(a)(i) or (a)(ii), two
masthead lights in a vertical line. When the length of the tow, measuring from the stern
of the towing vessel to the after end of the tow exceeds 200 metres, three such lights in
a vertical line,
(ii) sidelights,
(iii) a sternlight,
(iv) a towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight,
(v) when the length of the tow exceeds 200 metres, a diamond shape
where it can best be seen.
(b) When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly
connected in a composite unit they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel and exhibit
the lights prescribed in Rule 23.
(c) A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside,
except in the case of a composite unit, shall exhibit:
(i) instead of the light prescribed in Rule 23(a)(i) or (a)(ii), two
masthead lights in a vertical line,
(ii) sidelights,
(iii) a sternlight.
(d) A power-driven vessel to which paragraph (a) or (c) of this Rule
applies shall also comply with Rule 23(a)(ii).
(e) A vessel or object being towed, other than those mentioned in
paragraph (g) of this Rule, shall exhibit:
(i) sidelights,
(ii) a sternlight,
(iii) when the length of the tow exceeds 200 metres, a diamond shape
where it can best be seen.
(f) Provided that any number of vessels being towed alongside or pushed
in a group shall be lighted as one vessel,
(i) a vessel being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite unit,
shall exhibit at the forward end, sidelights,
(ii) a vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit a sternlight and at
the forward end, sidelights.
(g) An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object, or combination
of such vessels or objects being towed, shall exhibit:
(i) if it is less than 25 metres in breadth, one all-round white light
at or near the forward end and one at or near the after end except that dracones need not
exhibit a light at or near the forward end,
(ii) if it is 25 metres or more in breadth, two additional all-round
white lights at or near the extremities of its breadth,
(iii) if it exceeds 100 metres in length, additional all-round white
lights between the lights prescribed in subparagraphs (i) and (ii) so that the distance
between the lights shall not exceed 100 metres,
(iv) a diamond shape at or near the aftermost extremity of the last
vessel or object being towed and if the length of the two exceeds 200 metres an additional
diamond shape where it can best be seen and located as far forward as is
practicable.
(h) Where from any sufficient cause it is impractible for a vessel or
object being towed to exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in paragraph (e) or (g) of
this Rule, all possible measures shall be taken to light the vessel or object towed or at
least to indicate the presence of such vessel or object.
(i) Where from any sufficient cause it is impracticable for a vessel
not normally engaged in towing operations to display the lights prescribed in paragraph
(a) or (c) of this Rule, such vessel shall not be required to exhibit those lights when
engaged in towing another vessel in distress or otherwise in need of assistance. All
possible measures shall be taken to indicate the nature of the relationship between the
towing vessel and the vessel being towed as authorized by Rule 36, in particular by
illuminating the towline.
Towing and Pushing--Canadian Modifications
(j) Notwithstanding paragraphs (e) and (h), within Canadian waters or
fishing zones, where it is impracticable for a barge being towed to comply with paragraph
(e) the barge shall exhibit the lights prescribed in paragraph (k) to (m).
(k) Subject to paragraphs (l) to (n), every barge shall carry one
all-round white light at each end of the barge.
(l) Where two or more barges are grouped together, the group may be
lighted as a single barge.
(m) Subject to paragraph (n), where two or more barges are grouped
together, the total length of the group exceeds 100 metres and the group is lighted as a
single barge, the group shall carry an all-round white light located as closely as
possible at the middle point of the group, in addition to the lights prescribed in
paragraph (k).
(n) A barge being pushed ahead shall carry, instead of the all-round
white lights prescribed in paragraphs (k) and (m), white lights that show an unbroken
light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and are fixed so as to show the light from
right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on either side of the barge.
(o) Notwithstanding paragraph (c), in the waters of the Great Lakes
Basin, a power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside shall exhibit two
towing lights in a vertical line instead of the sternlight prescribed in paragraph (c).
(p) In the waters of the Great Lakes Basin, a special flashing light
shall be exhibited at the forward end of a vessel or vessels being pushed ahead, in
addition to the lights prescribed in paragraphs (f) and (n).
(q) For the purpose of paragraph (h), within the Canadian waters of
a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, where it is impracticable
for a log tow to comply with paragraph (g), the log tow shall exhibit
(i) if it is less than 25 metres in breadth, one all-round white light at or
near the forward end and one at or near the after end,
(ii) if it is less than 25 metres in breadth and exceeds 100 metres in length,
one additional all-round white light at or near the mid-point of the length,
(iii) if it is 25 metres or more in breadth, a total of four all-round white
lights, one at or near each corner, and
(iv) if it is 25 metres or more in breadth and exceeds 100 metres in length,
an additional all-round white light at or near the mid-point of each side of
the length.
Rule 25
Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under
Oars--International
(a) A sailing vessel underway shall exhibit:
(i) sidelights,
(ii) a sternlight.
(b) In a sailing vessel of less than 20 metres in length the lights
prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule may be combined in one lantern carried at or near
the top of the mast where it can best be seen.
(c) A sailing vessel underway may, in addition to the lights prescribed
in paragraph (a) of this Rule, exhibit at or near the top of the mast, where they can best
be seen, two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower green,
but these lights shall not be exhibited in conjunction with the combined lantern permitted
by paragraph (b) of this Rule.
(d) (i) A sailing vessel of less than 7 metres in length shall, if
practicable, exhibit the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Rule, but if
she does not, she shall have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a
white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
(ii) A vessel under oars may exhibit the lights prescribed in this Rule
for sailing vessels, but if she does not, she shall have ready at hand an electric torch
or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to
prevent collision.
(e) A vessel proceeding under sail when also being propelled by
machinery shall exhibit forward where it can best be seen a conical shape, apex downwards.
Sailing Vessels Underway and Vessels Under
Oars--Canadian Modification
(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (e), in the Canadian waters of a
roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, a vessel of less than 12 metres in
length proceeding under sail when also being propelled by machinery is not required to
exhibit a conical shape, apex downwards, but may do so.
Rule 26
Fishing Vessels--International
(a) A vessel engaged in fishing, whether underway or at anchor, shall
exhibit only the lights and shapes prescribed in this Rule.
(b) A vessel when engaged in trawling, by which is meant the dragging
through the water of a dredge net or other apparatus used as a fishing appliance, shall
exhibit:
(i) two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being green and
the lower white, or a shape consisting of two cones with their apexes together in a
vertical line one above the other,
(ii) a masthead light abaft of and higher than the all-round green
light; a vessel of less than 50 metres in length shall not be obliged to exhibit such a
light but may do so,
(iii) when making way through the water, in addition to the lights
prescribed in this paragraph, sidelights and a sternlight.
(c) A vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, shall exhibit:
(i) two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and
the lower white, or a shape consisting of two cones with their apexes together in a
vertical line one above the other,
(ii) when there is outlying gear extending more than 150 metres
horizontally from the vessel, an all-round white light or a cone apex upwards in the
direction of the gear,
(iii) when making way through the water, in addition to the lights
prescribed in this paragraph, sidelights and a sternlight.
(d) The additional signals described in Annex II apply to a vessel
engaged in fishing in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing.
(e) A vessel when not engaged in fishing shall not exhibit the lights
or shapes prescribed in this Rule, but only those prescribed for a vessel of her length.
Fishing Vessels--Canadian Modification
(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (d), a vessel engaged in fishing in
Canadian waters and fishing zones in close proximity to another vessel or vessels engaged
in fishing
(i) may, if it is less than 20 metres in length or fishing with purse
seine gear, and
(ii) shall, if it is 20 metres or more in length and fishing other than
with purse seine gear, exhibit and sound the appropriate signals prescribed in Annex II.
Rule 27
Vessels not under Command or Restricted in their
Ability to Manoeuvre
(a) A vessel not under command shall exhibit:
(i) two all-round red lights in a vertical line where they can best be
seen,
(ii) two balls or similar shapes in a vertical line where they can best
be seen,
(iii) when making way through the water, in addition to the lights
prescribed in this paragraph, sidelights and a sternlight.
(b) A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre, except a vessel
engaged in mineclearance operations, shall exhibit:
(i) three all-round lights in a vertical line where they can best be
seen. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red and the middle light shall be
white,
(ii) three shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The
highest and lowest of these shapes shall be balls and the middle one a diamond,
(iii) when making way through the water, a masthead light or lights,
sidelights and a sternlight, in addition to the lights prescribed in subparagraph (i),
(iv) when at anchor, in addition to the lights or shapes prescribed in
subparagraphs (i) and (ii), the light, lights or shape prescribed in Rule 30.
(c) A power-driven vessel engaged in a towing operation such as
severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their
course shall, in addition to the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 24(a), exhibit the
lights or shapes prescribed in subparagraphs (b)(i) and (ii) of this Rule.
(d) A vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations, when
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre, shall exhibit the lights and shapes prescribed in
subparagraph (b)(i), (ii) and (iii) of this Rule and shall in addition, when an
obstruction exists, exhibit:
(i) two all-round red lights or two balls in a vertical line to
indicate the side on which the obstruction exists,
(ii) two all-round green lights or two diamonds in a vertical line to
indicate the side on which another vessel may pass,
(iii) when at anchor the lights or shapes prescribed in this paragraph
instead of the lights or shape prescribed in Rule 30.
(e) Whenever the size of a vessel engaged in diving operations makes it
impracticable to exhibit all lights and shapes prescribed in paragraph (d) of this Rule,
the following shall be exhibited:
(i) three all-round lights in a vertical line where they can best be
seen. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red and the middle light shall be
white,
(ii) a rigid replica of the International Code flag "A" not
less than 1 metre in height. Measures shall be taken to ensure its all-round visibility.
(f) A vessel engaged in mineclearance operations shall, in addition to
the lights prescribed for a power-driven vessel in Rule 23 or to the lights or shape
prescribed for a vessel at anchor in Rule 30 as appropriate, exhibit three all-round green
lights or three balls. One of these lights or shapes shall be exhibited near the foremast
head and one at each end of the fore yard. These lights or shapes indicate that it is
dangerous for another vessel to approach within 1 000 metres of the mineclearance vessel.
(g) Vessels of less than 12 metres in length, except those engaged in
diving operations, shall not be required to exhibit the lights and shapes prescribed in
this Rule.
(h) The signals prescribed in this Rule are not signals of vessels in
distress and requiring assistance. Such signals are contained in Annex IV.
Rule 28
Vessels Constrained by their Draught--International
(a) A vessel constrained by her draught may, in addition to the lights
prescribed for power-driven vessels in Rule 23, exhibit where they can best be seen three
all-round red lights in a vertical line, or a cylinder.
Vessels Constrained by their
Draught--Canadian Modification
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), in the Canadian waters of a
roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, no vessel shall exhibit three
all-round red lights in a vertical line or a cylinder.
Rule 29
Pilot Vessels
(a) A vessel engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit:
(i) at or near the masthead, two all-round lights in a vertical line,
the upper being white and the lower red,
(ii) when underway, in addition, sidelights and a sternlight,
(iii) when at anchor, in addition to the lights prescribed in
subparagraph (i), the light, lights or shape prescribed in Rule 30 for vessels at anchor.
(b) A pilot vessel when not engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit the
lights or shapes prescribed for a similar vessel of her length.
Rule 30
Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground--International
(a) A vessel at anchor shall exhibit where it can best be seen:
(i) in the fore part, an all-round white light or one ball,
(ii) at or near the stern and at a lower level than the light
prescribed in subparagraph (i), an all-round white light.
(b) A vessel of less than 50 metres in length may exhibit an all-round
white light where it can best be seen instead of the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) of
this Rule.
(c) A vessel at anchor may, and a vessel of 100 metres and more in
length shall, also use the available working or equivalent lights to illuminate her decks.
(d) A vessel aground shall exhibit the lights prescribed in paragraph
(a) or (b) of this Rule and in addition, where they can best be seen:
(i) two all-round red lights in a vertical line,
(ii) three balls in a vertical line.
(e) A vessel of less than 7 metres in length, when at anchor, not in or
near a narrow channel, fairway or anchorage, or where other vessels normally navigate,
shall not be required to exhibit the lights or shape prescribed in paragraphs (a) and (b)
of this Rule.
(f) A vessel of less than 12 metres in length, when aground, shall not
be required to exhibit the lights or shapes prescribed in subparagraphs (d)(i) and (ii) of
this Rule.
Anchored Vessels and Vessels Aground--
Canadian Modifications
(g) In the Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or
inland waterway, a barge or an inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object may, when
at anchor, exhibit the appropriate all-round white lights prescribed by paragraphs 24(g)
and (k) to (m) instead of the lights prescribed by paragraphs (a) to (c) of this Rule.
(h) Notwithstanding this Rule, in the Canadian waters of a roadstead,
harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, a barge or an inconspicuous, partly submerged
vessel or object, when at anchor, is not required to exhibit any light while located
within a recognized mooring, storage or booming area that is not an area in or near a
narrow channel or fairway or where other vessels normally navigate.
RULE 31
Seaplanes
Where it is impracticable for a seaplane or a WIG craft to exhibit lights and
shapes of the characteristics or in the positions prescribed in the Rules of
this Part she shall exhibit lights and shapes as closely similar in
characteristics and position as is possible.
PART D--SOUND AND LIGHT SIGNALS
Rule 32
Definitions
(a) The word "whistle" means any sound signalling appliance
capable of producing the prescribed blasts and which complies with the specifications in
Annex III to these Regulations.
(b) The term "short blast" means a blast of about one
second's duration.
(c) The term "prolonged blast" means a blast of from four to
six seconds' duration.
Rule 33
Equipment for Sound Signals--International
(a) A vessel of 12 metres or more in length shall be provided
with a whistle, a vessel of 20 metres or more in length shall be provided with a
bell in addition to a whistle, and a vessel of 100 metres or more in length
shall, in addition, be provided with a gong, the tone and sound of which cannot
be confused with that of the bell. The whistle, bell and gong shall comply with
the specification in Annex III to these Regulations. The bell or gong or both
may be replaced by other equipment having the same respective sound
characteristics, provided that manual sounding of the prescribed signals shall
always be possible.
(b) A vessel of less than 12 metres in length shall not be obliged to
carry the sound signalling appliances prescribed in paragraph (a) of this Rule but if she
does not, she shall be provided with some other means of making an efficient sound signal.
Equipment for Sound Signals--Canadian Modification
(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), in the Canadian waters of a
roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, a vessel that is
(i) less than 12 metres in length,
(ii) built or converted for the purpose of pushing or pulling any
floating object, and
(iii) not solely employed in yarding or warping operations,
shall carry the sound signal appliances prescribed in paragraph (a) for a
vessel of 12 metres or more in length.
Rule 34
Manoeuvring and Warning Signals--International
(a) When vessels are in sight of one another, a power-driven vessel
underway, when manoeuvring as authorized or required by these Rules, shall indicate that
manoeuvre by the following signals on her whistle:
--one short blast to mean "I am altering my course to
starboard",
--two short blasts to mean "I am altering my course to port",
--three short blasts to mean "I am operating astern
propulsion".
(b) Any vessel may supplement the whistle signals prescribed in
paragraph (a) of this Rule by light signals, repeated as appropriate, whilst the manoeuvre
is being carried out:
(i) these light signals shall have the following significance:
--one flash to mean "I am altering my course to starboard",
--two flashes to mean "I am altering my course to port",
--three flashes to mean "I am operating astern propulsion",
(ii) the duration of each flash shall be about one second, the interval
between flashes shall be about one second, and the interval between successive signals
shall be not less than ten seconds,
(iii) the light used for this signal shall, if fitted, be an all-round
white light, visible at a minimum range of 5 miles, and shall comply with the provisions
of Annex I.
(c) When in sight of one another in a narrow channel or fairway:
(i) a vessel intending to overtake another shall in compliance with
Rule 9(e)(i) indicate her intention by the following signals on her whistle:
--two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast to mean "I
intend to overtake you on your starboard side",
--two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts to mean "I
intend to overtake you on your port side",
(ii) the vessel about to be overtaken when acting in accordance with
Rule 9(e)(i) shall indicate her agreement by the following signal on her whistle;
--one prolonged blast, one short, one prolonged and one short blast, in
that order.
(d) When vessels in sight of one another are approaching each other and
from any cause either vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of the other,
or is in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid collision,
the vessel in doubt shall immediately indicate such doubt by giving at least five short
and rapid blasts on the whistle. Such signal may be supplemented by a light signal of at
least five short and rapid flashes.
(e) A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where
other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall sound one prolonged
blast. Such signal shall be answered with a prolonged blast by any approaching vessel that
may be within hearing around the bend or behind the intervening obstruction.
(f) If whistles are fitted on a vessel at a distance apart of more than
100 metres, one whistle only shall be used for giving manoeuvring and warning signals.
Manoeuvring and Warning Signals--
Canadian Modifications
(g) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), in the waters of the Great Lakes
Basin, when power-driven vessels are in sight of one another and meeting or crossing at a
distance within half a mile of each other, each vessel underway, when manoeuvring as
authorized or required by these Rules
(i) shall indicate that manoeuvre by the following signals on her
whistle:
--one short blast to mean "I intend to leave you on my port
side",
--two short blasts to mean "I intend to leave you on my starboard
side", and
--three short blasts to mean "I am operating astern
propulsion", and
(ii) shall, upon hearing the one or two blast signal, referred to in
subparagraph (i), of the other vessel indicate her agreement by sounding the same whistle
signal and taking the steps necessary to effect a safe passing. If, however, for any
cause, a vessel on hearing a one or two blast signal referred to in subparagraph (i)
doubts the safety of the proposed manoeuvre, she shall sound the signal specified in
paragraph (d) and each vessel shall take appropriate precautionary action until a safe
passing agreement is made.
(h) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), in the waters of the Great Lakes
Basin, a vessel may supplement the whistle signals prescribed in paragraph (g) by light
signals
(i) that have the following significance:
--one flash to mean "I intend to leave you on my port side",
--two flashes to mean "I intend to leave you on my starboard
side",
--three flashes to mean "I am operating astern propulsion",
and
(ii) the duration of which shall be about one second for each flash.
(i) The light used for a signal referred to in paragraph (h), shall, if
fitted, be one all-round white or yellow light, visible at a minimum range of 2 miles,
synchronized with the whistle signal referred to in paragraph (g), and shall comply with
section 12 of Annex I.
(j) Notwithstanding paragraph (c), in the waters of the Great Lakes
Basin, when power-driven vessels are in sight of one another in a narrow channel or
fairway,
(i) the vessel intending to overtake another shall, in compliance with
Rule 9(i), indicate her intention by the following signals on her whistle:
--one short blast to mean "I intend to overtake you on your
starboard side",
--two short blasts to mean "I intend to overtake you on your port
side",
(ii) the vessel about to be overtaken when acting in accordance with
Rule 9(i) shall, if in agreement, sound the same signal as given by the other vessel. If
in doubt, she shall sound the signal prescribed in paragraph (d).
(k) In the Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, a power-driven vessel that is leaving a dock or berth shall give a signal of one prolonged blast unless
(i) the vessel is a ferry making a scheduled departure from a dock or berth from which more than six daily scheduled departures are made,
(ii) the visibility is not less than 3 miles, and
(iii) the master of the ferry has used all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if the signal is needed for a safe departure and has determined that it is not.
(l) Notwithstanding this Rule and Rule 9, in the Canadian waters of a
roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, a vessel may use a bridge-to-bridge
radiotelephone instead of the prescribed whistle signals to reach agreement in a meeting,
crossing or overtaking situation. If agreement is not reached, then whistle signals shall
be exchanged in a timely manner and shall prevail.
Rule 35
Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility--International
In or near an area of restricted visibility, whether by day or night,
the signals prescribed in this Rule shall be used as follows:
(a) A power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound at
intervals of not more than 2 minutes one prolonged blast.
(b) A power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making no way
through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes two prolonged blasts
in succession with an interval of about 2 seconds between them.
(c) A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to
manoeuvre, a vessel constrained by her draught, a sailing vessel, a vessel engaged in
fishing and a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall, instead of the
signals prescribed in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this Rule, sound at intervals of not more
than 2 minutes three blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by two short
blasts.
(d) A vessel engaged in fishing, when at anchor, and a vessel
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre when carrying out her work at anchor, shall instead
of the signals prescribed in paragraph (g) of this Rule sound the signal prescribed in
paragraph (c) of this Rule.
(e) A vessel towed or if more than one vessel is towed the last vessel
of the tow, if manned, shall at intervals of not more than 2 minutes sound four blasts in
succession, namely one prolonged followed by three short blasts. When
practicable, this
signal shall be made immediately after the signal made by the towing vessel.
(f) When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly
connected in a composite unit they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel and shall
give the signals prescribed in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this Rule.
(g) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than one minute
ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds. In a vessel of 100 metres or more in length the
bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of
the bell the gong shall be sounded rapidly for about 5 seconds in the after part of the
vessel. A vessel at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession, namely one
short, one prolonged and one short blast, to give warning of her position and of the
possibility of collision to an approaching vessel.
(h) A vessel aground shall give the bell signal and if required the
gong signal prescribed in paragraph (g) of this Rule and shall, in addition, give three
separate and distinct strokes on the bell immediately before and after the rapid ringing
of the bell. A vessel aground may in addition sound an appropriate whistle signal.
(i) A vessel of 12 metres or more but less than 20 metres in length shall not
be obliged to give the bell signals prescribed in paragraphs (g) and (h)
of this Rule. However, if she does not, she shall make some other efficient
sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
(j) A vessel of less than 12 metres in length shall not be obliged to give
the above mentioned signals but, if she does not, shall make some other
efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
(k) A pilot vessel when engaged on pilotage duty may in addition to the
signals prescribed in paragraphs (a), (b) or (g) of
this Rule sound an identity signal consisting of four short blasts.
Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility—
Canadian
Modification
(l) Notwithstanding paragraph (j), in the Canadian waters of a
roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, a vessel that is
(i) less than 12 metres in length,
(ii) built or converted for the purpose of pushing or pulling any floating
object, and
(iii) not located within a recognized mooring, storage or booming area
shall sound the signals prescribed for a vessel of 12 metres or more in
length.
Rule 36
Signals to Attract Attention
If necessary to attract the attention of another vessel any vessel may
make light or sound signals that cannot be mistaken for any signal authorized elsewhere in
these Rules, or may direct the beam of her searchlight in the direction of the danger, in
such a way as not to embarrass any vessel. Any light to attract the attention of another
vessel shall be such that it cannot be mistaken for any aid to navigation. For the purpose
of this Rule the use of high intensity intermittant or revolving lights, such as strobe
lights, shall be avoided.
Rule 37
Distress Signals
When a vessel is in distress and requires assistance she shall use or
exhibit the signals described in Annex IV.
PART E--EXEMPTIONS
Rule 38
Exemptions--International
Any vessel (or class of vessels) provided that she complies with the
requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1960, the
keel of which is laid or which is at a corresponding stage of construction before the
entry into force of these Regulations is exempted from compliance therewith as follows:
(a) The installation of lights with ranges prescribed in Rule 22, until
four years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations.
(b) The installation of lights with colour specifications as prescribed
in section 7 of Annex I to these Regulations, until four years after the date of entry
into force of these Regulations.
(c) The repositioning of lights as a result of conversion from Imperial
to metric units and rounding off measurement figures, permanent exemption.
(d) (i) The repositioning of masthead lights on vessels of less than
150 metres in length, resulting from the prescriptions of section 3(a) of Annex I,
permanent exemption.
(ii) The repositioning of masthead lights on vessels of 150 metres or
more in length, resulting from the prescriptions of section 3(a) of Annex I, until nine
years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations.
(e) The repositioning of masthead lights resulting from the
prescriptions of section 2(b) of Annex I, until nine years after the date of entry into
force of these Regulations.
(f) The repositioning of sidelights resulting from the prescriptions of
sections 2(g) and 3(b) of Annex I, until nine years after the date of entry into force of
these Regulations.
(g) The requirements for sound signal appliances prescribed in Annex
III, until nine years after the date of entry into force of these Regulations.
(h) The repositioning of all-round lights resulting from the
prescription of section 9(b) of Annex I, permanent exemption.
Exemptions--Canadian Modifications
(i) For the purposes of paragraphs (d), (e), (f) and (g), the nine
years referred to therein shall be considered to commence on July 15, 1977.
(j) Notwithstanding paragraph (i), the nine years referred to in
paragraphs (d), (e), (f) and (g) shall be considered to commence on March 1, 1983 for
vessels exclusively engaged in inland voyages.
(k) In the case of a vessel not required to be inspected under the
Canada Shipping Act, the lights are exempted from compliance with these Regulations if
they were,
(i) before July 15, 1981, where the vessel is 20 metres or more in
length, or
(ii) before June 1, 1984, where the vessel is less than 20 metres in
length,
constructed and installed in accordance with the Collision Regulations, as
those Regulations read on July 31, 1974, or the Small Vessel Regulations, as those
Regulations read on May 31, 1984.
PART F--ADDITIONAL CANADIAN PROVISIONS
Rule 39
Special Signals for Dangerous Goods
In the Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland
waterway, a vessel that is taking in, discharging or carrying dangerous goods shall,
(a) when not underway, exhibit where it can best be seen, an all-round
red light or the International Code flag "B"; and
(b) when underway, exhibit where it can best be seen, the International
Code flag "B" but not an all-round red light.
Rule 40
Radar Reflectors
(a) Subject to paragraph (b), a vessel that is less than 20 metres in
length or is constructed primarily of non-metallic materials shall be equipped with a
passive radar reflector.
(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply where
(i) a vessel operates in limited traffic conditions, daylight, and
favourable environmental conditions and where compliance is not essential for the safety
of the vessel, or
(ii) the small size of the vessel or its operation away from radar
navigation makes compliance impracticable.
(c) The radar reflector prescribed in paragraph (a) shall,
(i) be capable of performance through 360 degrees of azimuth and
responsive to a radar frequency of 9.3 GHz (corresponding wave length 3.2 centimetres),
(ii) have an equivalent echoing area of 10 square metres measured
perpendicularly to the main radar lobes,
(iii) be mounted or suspended higher than the superstructures and, if
practicable, at a height of not less than 4 metres above the water,
(iv) be positioned and painted so as not to be visually prominent,
(v) be capable of maintaining its performance under the conditions of
sea states, vibration, humidity and change of temperature likely to be experienced in the
marine environment, and
(vi) be clearly marked so as to indicate any preferred orientation of
mounting.
(d) The azimuthal polar diagram of the radar reflector prescribed in
paragraph (a) shall have a response not less than minus 6 dB with reference to the maxima
of the main radar lobes
(i) over a total angle of 240 degrees, and
(ii) within any arc of more than 10 degrees.
Rule 41
Transponders
(a) No vessel shall be fitted with a transponder that can transmit
radar responder signals or radar beacon signals in the 3 or 10 centimetres marine radar
bands unless the use of the transponder is authorized in writing by the Chairman.
(b) The Chairman may authorize the use of a transponder referred to in
paragraph (a) if he is satisfied that the transponder will be used in a manner that will
not interfere with or degrade the use of radar in navigation.
(c) An authorization referred to in paragraph (a) may contain such
conditions as the Chairman considers necessary to ensure that the transponder will be used
as described in paragraph (b).
(d) No person shall operate a transponder on a vessel except in
accordance with the conditions, if any, contained in the authorization prescribed in
paragraph (a).
Rule 42
Additional Requirements for Exploration or
Exploitation Vessels
(a) An exploration or exploitation vessel shall display identification
panels bearing the name, identification letters or numerals of the vessel so that at least
one panel is visible in any direction.
(b) The name, identification letters or numerals referred to in
paragraph (a) shall be
(i) black,
(ii) not less than 1 metre in height,
(iii) displayed on a yellow background, and
(iv) easily visible in daylight and at night by the use of illumination
or retro-reflecting material.
(c) Subject to paragraph (h), an exploration or exploitation vessel,
when stationary and engaged in drilling or production operations, shall, in lieu of the
lights or shapes required by these Rules, exhibit where it can best be seen from any
direction a white light or a series of white lights located at an equal height above the
water and operating in unison, which light or lights shall
(i) flash the morse letter "U" at intervals of not more than
15 seconds,
(ii) be installed at a height above the water of not less than 6 metres
and not more than 30 metres so that at least one light shall remain visible to within 15
metres of the vessel,
(iii) be visible all round the horizon at a nominal range of 15 miles,
(iv) be powered by a reliable power source,
(v) be equipped with an auxiliary power source, and
(vi) be exhibited from 15 minutes before sunset until sunrise and at
all times when the visibility in any direction is 2 miles or less.
(d) The horizontal and vertical extremities of an exploration or
exploitation vessel that is stationary and engaged in drilling or production operations
shall be adequately marked in compliance with the requirements set out in Transport Canada
Standards Obstruction Markings (2nd ed.), 1987, TP 382, as amended from time to time.
(e) An exploration or exploitation vessel, when stationary and engaged
in drilling or production operations, shall be equipped with a sound-signalling appliance
that
(i) is powered by a reliable power source,
(ii) is provided with an auxiliary power source,
(iii) when operating, emits a rhythmic blast corresponding to the Morse
letter "U" every 30 seconds,
(iv) has its maximum intensity at a frequency between 100 and 1 000
Hertz,
(v) has a usual range of at least 2 miles,
(vi) is installed at a height above the water of not less than 6 metres
and not more than 30 metres, and
(vii) is so placed that the sound emitted is audible, when there is no
wind, throughout the required range in all directions in a horizontal plane from the
vessel.
(f) An exploration or exploitation vessel, when stationary and engaged
in drilling or production operations, shall, whenever the visibility in any direction is 2
miles or less, operate the sound-signalling appliance described in paragraph (e) in lieu
of the sound signal described in Rule 35.
(g) Every exploration or exploitation vessel shall comply with the
relevant technical requirements contained in the Recommendations for the marking of
offshore structures, November 1984, published by the International Association of
Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), as amended from time to time, and the nominal range of
lights shall be computed in accordance with Appendix II of Recommendation for the Notation
of Luminous Intensity and Range of Lights, 1967, published by the International
Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), as amended from time to time.
(h) In the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes Basin, the white light or
series of white lights exhibited by an exploration or exploitation vessel when stationary
and engaged in drilling or production operations shall have a range of visibility of
between 8 and 15 miles.
Rule 43
Safety Zones Around Exploration or
Exploitation Vessels
(a) For the purpose of this Rule, with respect to an exploration or
exploitation vessel that is in position for the purpose of exploring or exploiting the
non-living natural resources of the sea bed, a safety zone is the area that extends from
the outer extremities of the exploration or exploitation vessel to the greater of
(i) 500 metres in all directions, and
(ii) 50 metres beyond the boundaries of the anchor pattern of the
vessel.
(b) The Chairman may establish a safety zone greater or smaller than
the safety zone referred to in paragraph (a), where such a zone is reasonably related to
the nature and function of the exploration or exploitation vessel.
(c) No vessel shall navigate within a safety zone.
(d) Paragraph (c) does not apply to a vessel that
(i) is in distress,
(ii) is attempting to save life or provide assistance to a vessel in
distress,
(iii) is operated by or on behalf of the state having jurisdiction over
the exploration or exploitation operations, or
(iv) has received permission from the person in charge of the
exploration or exploitation vessel to enter the safety zone around that vessel.
(e) All vessels shall comply with any relevant instruction or direction
with respect to a safety zone contained in a Notice to Mariners or Notice to Shipping.
Rule 44
Ocean Data Acquisition Systems (ODAS)
(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.
(b) Subject to paragraph (f), every ODAS shall be constructed or fitted
with a passive radar reflector that has a radar response at least equivalent to a radar
reflector required by Rule 40.
(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.
(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 ti a surface float that is marked, provides the
radar response, is lighted and sounds the signals specified in paragraph (a) to (c).
(e) Every ODAS designed to operate when resting on the bottom of sea,
lake or river with part of its structure extending above the water shall be maked, exhibit
lights and shaps, and sound signals in the same manner as an exploration or exploitation
vessel.
(f) Paragraphs (b) and (d) do not apply to an ODAS where (i) the
Chairman has determined that the ODAS does not consitute a potential danger to navigation
by reason of
(A) it size, material, construction, area or method of operations,
(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 Chairman has given the owner of the ODAS notice in writing of
that determination."
Rule 45
Blue Flashing Light
(a) For the purposes of this Rule, "government ship" means a
ship or vessel that is owned by and in the service of Her Majesty in right of Canada or of
a province and any ship that is owned or operated by a federal, provincial, harbour,
river, county or municipal police force. (navire d'État)
(b) Any government ship may exhibit as an identification signal a blue
flashing light where it
(i) is providing asssitance 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.
(c) 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.
(d) A vessel referred to in paragraph (b) or (c) 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 of this schedule.
Rule 46
Alternate System of Navigation Lights
(a) For the purposes of this Rule, "alternate system of navigation
lights" means a system that includes masthead lights, sidelights, a sternlight and
anchor lights. (système de feux de navigation de relais)
(b) Subject to paragraph (d), every ship built on or after January 1,
1991 that is required to be inspected under the Act shall be fitted with an alternate
system of navigation lights.
(c) Subject to paragraph (d), every ship built before January 1, 1991
that is required to be inspected under the Act shall, before January 1, 1996,
(i) if it is of 500 tons gross tonnage or more, be fitted with an
alternate system of navigation lights, or
(ii) if it is of less than 500 tons gross tonnage, be fitted with or
carry on board an alternate system of navigation lights.
(d) Paragraph (b) and subparagraph (c)(ii) do not apply to a vessel of
less than 15 metres in length.
(d.1) For a ship referred to in paragraph (b) or subparagraph (c)(i),
the alternate system of navigation lights shall be supplied by the main source of electric
power of the ship and one other source of electric power with which the ship is required
to be supplied by section 15 of Annex I.
(e) For a ship referred to in subparagraph (c)(ii), the alternate
system of navigation lights shall
(i) be supplied by a source of electrical power with which the ship is
required to be supplied by section 15 of Annex I, other than the main source of power of
the ship, or
(ii) subject to paragraph (f), consist of non-electric lights.
(f) Non-electric lights shall not be used as alternate lights on
(i) a ship or barge whose cargo has volatile or explosive properties
that could endanger the ship or barge and its crew, or
(ii) a ship engaged in towing or pushing a ship or barge whose cargo
has volatile or explosive properties that could endanger the ships or barge and their
respective crews.
ANNEX I
POSITIONING AND TECHNICAL DETAILS OF LIGHTS AND SHAPES
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 3 or 5 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 3 or 5 degrees, as appropriate, outside the horizontal sectors
referred to in section 9 of this Annex and described in Rule 21.
2. Vertical positioning and spacing of lights--International
(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 6 metres, and, if
the breadth of the vessel exceeds 6 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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(d.1) Where a masthead light is carried in addition to sidelights and a
sternlight or where the all-round light described in subparagraph (c)(i) of Rule 23 is
carried in addition to sidelights, the masthead light or the all-round light shall be
carried at least 1 metre higher than the sidelights.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 1
metre below the masthead light.
(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 2 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 4 metres above the hull,
(ii) on a vessel of less than 20 metres in length, the lights shall be
spaced not less than 1 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 2 metres above the
gunwale,
(iii) when three lights are carried they shall be equally spaced.
(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.
(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 6
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 5 metres, and, if
the breadth of the vessel exceeds 5 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 8 metres,
(ii) where two masthead lights are carried, the after one shall be at
least 2 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(c), for a power-driven vessel of less than 12 metres in
length shall be carried at least 1 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 2 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 1 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 1 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 4 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 (k), respectively, shall be
carried at the same height and shall be placed at a height of not less than 2 metres above
the water.
3. Horizontal Positioning and Spacing of Lights--International
(a) When two masthead lights are prescribed for a power-driven vessel,
the horizontal distance between them shall not be less than one-half of the length of the
vessel but need not be more than 100 metres. The forward light shall be placed not more
than one-quarter of the length of the vessel from the stem.
(b) On a power-driven vessel of 20 metres or more in length the
sidelights shall not be placed in front of the forward masthead lights. They shall be
placed at or near the side of the vessel.
(c) When the lights prescribed in Rule 27(b)(i) or Rule 28 are placed
vertically between the forward masthead light(s) and the after masthead light(s) these
all-round lights shall be placed at a horizontal distance of not less than 2 metres from
the fore and aft centreline of the vessel in the athwartship direction.
(d) When only one masthead light is prescribed for a power-driven
vessel, that light shall be exhibited forward of amidships, except that a vessel of less
than 20 m in length need not exhibit that light forward of amidships but shall exhibit it
as far forward as is practicable.
Horizontal Positioning and Spacing of
Lights--Canadian Modification
(e) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), in the waters of the Great
Lakes Basin, where two masthead lights are prescribed for a power-driven vessel,
(i) the horizontal distance between them shall be not less than
one-quarter the length of the vessel but need not be more than 50 m, and
(ii) the forward light shall be placed not more than one-half the
length of the vessel away from the stem.
4. Details of location of direction-indicating lights for fishing
vessels, dredgers and vessels engaged in underwater operations
(a) The light indicating the direction of the outlying gear from a
vessel engaged in fishing as prescribed in Rule 26(c)(ii) shall be placed at a horizontal
distance of not less than 2 metres and not more than 6 metres away from the two all-round
red and white lights. This light shall be placed not higher than the all-round white light
prescribed in Rule 26(c)(i) and not lower than the sidelights.
(b) The lights and shapes on a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater
operations to indicate the obstructed side and/or the side on which it is safe to pass, as
prescribed in Rule 27(d)(i) and (ii), shall be placed at the maximum practical horizontal
distance, but in no case less than 2 metres, from the lights or shapes prescribed in Rule
27(b)(i) and (ii). In no case shall the upper of these lights or shapes be at a greater
height than the lower of the three lights or shapes prescribed in Rule 27(b)(i) and (ii).
5. Screens for Sidelights--International
The sidelights of vessels of 20 metres or more in length shall be
fitted with inboard screens painted matt black and shall meet the requirements of section
9 of this Annex. On vessels of less than 20 metres in length the sidelights, if necessary
to meet the requirements of section 9 of this Annex, shall be fitted with inboard matt
black screens. With a combined lantern, using a single vertical filament and a very narrow
division between the green and red sections, external screens need not be fitted.
5.1 Screens for Lights Other than Sidelights--Canadian Modification
On power-driven vessels of less than 12 metres in length, constructed
after July 31, 1983, the masthead light or the all-round light referred to in Rule 23(c),
shall be screened to prevent direct illumination of the vessel forward of the operator's
position.
6. Shapes
(a) Shapes shall be black and of the following sizes:
(i) a ball shall have a diameter of not less than 0.6 metre,
(ii) a cone shall have a base diameter of not less than 0.6 metre and a
height equal to its diameter,
(iii) a cylinder shall have a diameter of at least 0.6 metre and a
height of twice its diameter,
(iv) a diamond shape shall consist of two cones as defined in (ii)
above having a common base.
(b) The vertical distance between shapes shall be at least 1.5 metres.
(c) In a vessel of less than 20 metres in length shapes of lesser
dimensions but commensurate with the size of the vessel may be used and the distance apart
may be correspondingly reduced.
7. Colour Specification of Lights - International
The chromaticity of all navigation lights shall conform to the
following standards, which lie within the boundaries of the area of the diagram specified
for each colour by the International Commission on Illumination (CIE).
The boundaries of the area for each colour are given by indicating the
corner co-ordinates, which are as follows:
(i) White |
x
y |
0.525
0.382 |
0.525
0.440 |
0.452
0.440 |
0.310
0.348 |
0.310
0.283 |
0.443
0.382 |
(ii) Green |
x
y |
0.028
0.385 |
0.009
0.723 |
0.300
0.511 |
0.203
0.356 |
|
|
(ii) Red |
x
y |
0.680
0.320 |
0.660
0.320 |
0.735
0.265 |
0.721
0.259 |
|
|
(iv) Yellow |
x
y |
0.612
0.382 |
0.618
0.382 |
0.575
0.425 |
0.575
0.406 |
|
|
Colour Specification of Lights - Canadian Modification |
(v) Restricted
Blue |
x
y |
0.136
0.040 |
0.218
0.142 |
0.185
0.175 |
0.102
0.105 |
|
|
8. Intensity of lights
(a) The minimum luminous intensity of lights shall be calculated by
using the formula:
I = 3.43 x 106 x T x D2 x K-D
where I is luminous intensity in candelas under service
conditions,
T is threshold factor 2 X 10-7 lux,
D is range of visibility (luminous range) of the
light in nautical miles,
K is atmospheric transmissivity.
For prescribed lights the value of K shall be 0.8, corresponding to a
meteorological visibility of approximately 13 nautical miles.
(b) A selection of figures derived from the formula is given in the
following table:
Range of visibility (luminous range) of light in nautical
miles
D
|
Luminous intensity of light in nautical light in candelas for
miles K = 0.8
I
|
1 |
0.9 |
2 |
4.3 |
3 |
12 |
4 |
27 |
5 |
52 |
6 |
94 |
NOTE: The maximum luminous intensity of navigation lights should be
limited to avoid undue glare. This shall not be achieved by a variable control of the
luminous intensity.
9. Horizontal Sectors--International
(a)(i) In the forward direction, sidelights as fitted on the vessel
shall show the minimum required intensities. The intensities shall decrease to reach
practical cut-off between 1 degree and 3 degrees outside the prescribed sectors.
(ii) For sternlights and masthead lights and at 22.5 degrees abaft the
beam for sidelights, the minimum required intensities shall be maintained over the arc of
the horizon up to 5 degrees within the limits of the sectors prescribed in Rule 21. From 5
degrees within the prescribed sectors the intensity may decrease by 50 per cent up to the
prescribed limits; it shall decrease steadily to reach practical cut-off at not more than
5 degrees outside the prescribed sectors.
(b)(i) All-round lights shall be so located as not to be obscured by
masts, topmasts or structures within angular sectors of more than 6 degrees, except anchor
lights prescribed in Rule 30, which need not be placed at an impracticable height above
the hull.
(ii) If it is impracticable to comply with subparagraph (i) by
exhibiting only one all-round light, two all-round lights shall be used suitably
positioned or screened so that they appear, as far as practicable, as one light at a
distance of one mile.
Horizontal Sectors--Canadian Modification
(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (b), in the waters of the Great Lakes
Basin, the all-round white light or lights referred to in Rule 23(e) shall not be
obscured.
10. Vertical Sectors--International
(a) The vertical sectors of electric lights as fitted, with the
exception of lights on sailing vessels underway, shall be such that
(i) at least the required minimum intensity is maintained at all angles
from 5 degrees above to 5 degrees below the horizontal,
(ii) at least 60 per cent of the required minimum intensity is
maintained from 7.5 degrees above to 7.5 degrees below the horizontal.
(b) In the case of sailing vessels underway, the vertical sectors of
electric lights as fitted shall be such that
(i) at least the required minimum intensity is maintained at all angles
from 5 degrees above to 5 degrees below the horizontal,
(ii) at least 50 per cent of the required minimum intensity is
maintained from 25 degrees above to 25 degrees below the horizontal.
(c) In the case of lights other than electric these specifications
shall be met as closely as possible.
Vertical Sectors--Canadian Modification
(d) Where from any sufficient cause it is impracticable for
an unmanned barge or log tow in Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river,
lake or inland waterway to exhibit lights that comply with the vertical sector
requirements of paragraph (a), the lights on the unmanned barge or log tow need
not comply with the vertical sector requirements but shall maintain the required
minimum intensity on the horizontal.
11. Intensity of non-electric lights
Non-electric lights shall so far as practicable comply with the minimum
intensities, as specified in the Table given in section 8 of this Annex.
12. Manoeuvring Light--International
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 2(f) of this Annex the
manoeuvring light described in Rule 34(b) shall be placed in the same fore and aft
vertical plane as the masthead light or lights and, where practicable, at a minimum height
of 2 metres vertically above the forward masthead light, provided that it shall be carried
not less than 2 metres vertically above or below the after masthead light. On a vessel
where only one masthead light is carried the manoeuvring light, if fitted, shall be
carried where it can best be seen, not less than 2 metres vertically apart from the
masthead light.
Manoeuvring Light--Canadian Modification
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), in the waters of the Great Lakes
Basin, the manoeuvring light referred to in Rule 34(h) shall be placed in the same fore
and aft vertical plane as the masthead light or lights at not less than 1 metre vertically
above or below the after masthead light and, where practicable, shall be placed at the
minimum height of 1 metre vertically above the forward masthead light. On a vessel where
only one masthead light is carried, the manoeuvring light, if fitted, shall be carried
where it can best be seen and shall be located not less than 1 metre vertically apart from
the masthead light.
13. High-speed Craft *
(a) The masthead light of high-speed craft may be placed at a height
related to the breadth of the craft lower than that prescribed in subparagraph
2(a)(i) of this Annex, provided that the base angle of the isosceles
triangles formed by the sidelights and masthead light, when seen in end
elevation, is not less than 27°.
(b) On high-speed craft of 50 metres or more in length, the vertical
separation between foremast and mainmast light of 4.5 metres required by
subparagraph 2(a)(ii) of this Annex may be modified provided that
such distance shall not be less than the value determined by the following
formula:
where
y |
is the height of the mainmast light above the foremast light in
metres; |
a |
is the height of the foremast light above the water surface in service
condition in metres; |
Ψ |
is the trim in service condition in degrees; and |
C |
is the horizontal separation of masthead lights in
metres. |
* Refer to the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 1994
and the International Code of Safety for High-Speed Craft, 2000.
14. Approval-International
(a) The construction of lights and shapes and the installation of
lights on board a vessel shall be to the satisfaction of the appropriate authority of the
State whose flag the vessel is entitled to fly.
(b) For the purpose of paragraph (a), the appropriate Canadian
authority is the Chairman.
15. Electric Power Supply
Electric power supplied to any navigation lights shall be in compliance
with the provisions of the Transport Canada Ship Safety Electrical Standards, 1987, TP
127, as amended from time to time.
ANNEX II
ADDITIONAL SIGNALS FOR FISHING VESSELS FISHING IN
CLOSE PROXIMITY--INTERNATIONAL
1. General
The lights mentioned herein shall, if exhibited in pursuance of Rule
26(d), be placed where they can best be seen. They shall be at least 0.9 metre apart but
at a lower level than lights prescribed in Rule 26(b)(i) and (c)(i). The lights shall be
visible all round the horizon at a distance of at least 1 mile but at a lesser distance
than the lights prescribed by these Rules for fishing vessels.
2. Signals for trawlers
(a) Vessels of 20 m or more in length when engaged in trawling, whether
using demersal or pelagic gear, shall exhibit
(i) when shooting their nets: two white lights in a vertical line,
(ii) when hauling their nets: one white light over one red light in a
vertical line,
(iii) when the net has come fast upon an obstruction: two red lights in
a vertical line.
(b) Each vessel of 20 m or more in length engaged in pair trawling
shall exhibit
(i) by night, a searchlight directed forward and in the direction of
the other vessel of the pair,
(ii) when shooting or hauling their nets or when their nets have come
fast upon an obstruction, the lights prescribed in 2(a) above.
(c) A vessel of less than 20 m in length engaged in trawling, whether
using demersal or pelagic gear or engaged in pair trawling, may exhibit the lights
prescribed in paragraph (a) or (b), as appropriate.
3. Signals for purse seiners
Vessels engaged in fishing with purse seine gear may exhibit two yellow
lights in a vertical line. These lights shall flash alternately every second and with
equal light and occultation duration. These lights may be exhibited only when the vessel
is hampered by its fishing gear.
Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing
in Close Proximity--Canadian Modifications
4. Special visual signals
In Canadian waters and fishing zones, a vessel engaged in
pair--trawling shall exhibit at the foremast the International Code flag "T"
during the daylight hours.
5. Special sound signals
(a) In Canadian waters and fishing zones, a vessel engaged in fishing
as described in Rule 26(f) shall, in any condition of visibility, sound the following
signals on her whistle:
(i) 4 blasts in succession, namely, 2 prolonged blasts followed by 2
short blasts when shooting a net or gear,
(ii) 3 blasts in succession, namely, 2 prolonged blasts followed by 1
short blast when hauling a net or gear, and
(iii) 4 blasts in succession, namely, 1 short blast followed by 2
prolonged blasts, followed by 1 short blast when a net or gear is fast to an obstruction.
(b) When in or near an area of restricted visibility, the signals
described in paragraph (a) shall be sounded 4 to 6 seconds after the sound signal
prescribed in Rule 35(c).
ANNEX III
TECHNICAL DETAILS OF SOUND SIGNAL APPLIANCES
1. Whistles--International
(a) Frequencies and range of audibility
The fundamental frequency of the signal shall lie within the range 70-700 Hz.
The range of audibility of the signal from a whistle shall be determined by
those frequencies, which may include the fundamental and/or one or more higher
frequencies, which lie within the range 180-700 Hz (± 1%) for a vessel of 20
metres or more in length, or 180-2100 Hz (± 1% ) for a vessel of less than 20
metres in length and which provide the sound pressure levels specified in
paragraph (c) below.
(b) limits of fundamental frequencies
To ensure a wide variety of whistle characteristics, the fundamental
frequency of a whistle shall be between the following limits:
(i) 70-200 Hz, for a vessel 200 metres or more in length,
(ii) 130-350 Hz, for a vessel 75 metres but less than 200 metres in
length,
(iii) 250-700 Hz, for a vessel less than 75 metres in length.
c) Sound signal intensity and range of audibility
A whistle fitted in a vessel shall provide, in the direction of maximum
intensity of the whistle and at a distance of 1 metre from it, a sound pressure
level in at least one 1/3rd octave band within the range of
frequencies 180-700 Hz (± 1%) for a vessel 20 metres or more in length, or
180-2100 Hz (± 1%) for a vessel less than 20 metres in length, of not less than
the appropriate figure given in the table below.
Length of vessel in metres |
1/3-octave band level at 1 metre in dB referred to 2 x 10-5 N/m2 |
Audibility range in nautical miles |
200 or more |
143
|
2
|
75 but less than 200 |
138
|
1.5
|
20 but less than 75 |
130
|
1
|
Less than 20 |
120 *1
|
|
115 *2
|
0.5
|
111 *3
|
|
*1 When the measured frequencies lie within the range 180-450Hz
*2 When the measured frequencies lie within the range 450-800Hz
*3 When the measured frequencies lie within the range 800-2100Hz
The range of audibility in the table above is for information and is
approximately the range at which a whistle may be heard on its forward axis with
90 per cent probability in conditions of still air on board a vessel having
average background noise level at the listening posts (taken to be 68 dB in the
octave band centred on 250 Hz and 63 dB in the octave band centred on 500 Hz).
In practice the range at which a whistle may be heard is extremely variable
and depends critically on weather conditions; the values given can be regarded
as typical but under conditions of strong wind or high ambient noise level at
the listening post the range may be much reduced.
(d) Directional Properties
The sound pressure level of a directional whistle shall be not more
than 4 dB below the prescribed sound pressure level on the axis at any direction in the
horizontal plane within "45 degrees of the axis. The sound pressure level at any
other direction in the horizontal plane shall be not more than 10 dB below the prescribed
sound pressure level on the axis, so that the range in any direction will be at least half
the range on the forward axis. The sound pressure level shall be measured in that
1/3rd-octave band which determines the audibility range.
(e) Positioning of whistles
When a directional whistle is to be used as the only whistle on a
vessel, it shall be installed with its maximum intensity directed straight ahead.
A whistle shall be placed as high as practicable on a vessel, in order
to reduce interception of the emitted sound by obstructions and also to minimize hearing
damage risk to personnel. The sound pressure level of the vessel's own signal at listening
posts shall not exceed 110 dB (A) and so far as practicable should not exceed 100 dB (A).
(f) Fitting of more than one whistle
If whistles are fitted at a distance apart of more than 100 metres, it
shall be so arranged that they are not sounded simultaneously.
(g) Combined whistle systems
If due to the presence of obstructions the sound field of a single
whistle or of one of the whistles referred to in paragraph 1(f) above is likely to have a
zone of greatly reduced signal level, it is recommended that a combined whistle system be
fitted so as to overcome this reduction. For the purposes of the Rules a combined whistle
system is to be regarded as a single whistle. The whistles of a combined system shall be
located at a distance apart of not more than 100 metres and arranged to be sounded
simultaneously. The frequency of any one whistle shall differ from those of the others by
at least 10 Hz.
Whistles--Canadian Modifications
(h) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), in the Canadian waters of a
roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, the upper limit of the frequency range
referred to in that paragraph may be expanded to be within the range of 180-2 100 Hz
("1 per cent).
(i) Notwithstanding paragraph (c), in the Canadian waters of a
roadstead, harbour, river, lake or inland waterway, the whistle on a vessel of 12 metres
or more in length but less than 20 metres in length may provide, in the direction of the
forward axis of the whistle and at a distance of 1 metre from it, a sound pressure level
in at least one 1/3rd-octave band of not less than the appropriate figure shown below
within the frequency range of 250-2 100 Hz ("1 per cent):
(i) 250-450 Hz--120 dB
(ii) 450-800 Hz--115 dB
(iii) 800-2 100 Hz--111 dB
(j) In the Canadian waters of a roadstead, harbour, river, lake or
inland waterway, a power-driven vessel that is normally engaged in pushing ahead or towing
alongside may, at any time, use a whistle whose characteristic falls within the limits
prescribed in paragraph (b) for the longest normal length of the vessel and its tow.
2. Bell or gong
(a) Intensity of Signal
A bell or gong, or other device having similar sound characteristics
shall produce a sound pressure level of not less than 110 dB at a distance of 1 metre from
it.
(b) Construction
Bells and gongs shall be made of corrosion-resistant material and designed to
give a clear tone. The diameter of the mouth of the bell shall be not less than
300 mm for vessels of 20 metres or more in length. Where practicable, a
power-driven bell striker is recommended to ensure constant force but manual
operation shall be possible. The mass of the striker shall be not less than 3%
of the mass of the bell.
3. Approval--International
(a) The construction of sound signal appliances, their performance and
their installation on board a vessel shall be to the satisfaction of the appropriate
authority of the State whose flag the vessel is entitled to fly.
Approval--Canadian Modification
(b) For the purpose of paragraph (a), the appropriate Canadian
authority is the Chairman.
ANNEX IV
DISTRESS SIGNALS--INTERNATIONAL
1. The following signals, used or exhibited either together or
separately, indicate distress and need of assistance:
(a) a gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about a
minute;
(b) a continuous sounding with any fog-signalling apparatus;
(c) rockets or shells, throwing red stars fired one at a time at short
intervals;
(d) a signal made by radiotelegraphy or by any other signalling method
consisting of the group ...---... (SOS) in the Morse Code;
(e) a signal sent by radiotelephony consisting of the spoken word
"Mayday";
(f) the International Code Signal of distress indicated by N.C.;
(g) a signal consisting of a square flag having above or below it a
ball or anything resembling a ball;
(h) flames on the vessel (as from a burning tar barrel, oil barrel,
etc.);
(i) a rocket parachute flare or a hand flare showing a red light;
(j) a smoke signal giving off orange-coloured smoke;
(k) slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to
each side;
(l) the radiotelegraph alarm signal;
(m) the radiotelephone alarm signal;
(n) signals transmitted by emergency position-indicating radio beacons;
(o) approved signals transmitted by radiocommunication systems
including survival craft transponders.
2. The use or exhibition of any of the foregoing signals except for the
purpose of indicating distress and need of assistance and the use of other signals which
may be confused with any of the above signals is prohibited.
3. Attention is drawn to the relevant sections of the
International Code of Signals, the Merchant Ship Search and Rescue
Manual and the following signals:
(a) a piece of orange canvas with either a black square and circle or
other symbol appropriate for identification from the air; and
(b) a dye marker.
Distress signals--Canadian Modifications
4. In Canadian waters or fishing zones, in addition to the signals
described in section 1, the following signals may be used or exhibited either together or
separately to indicate distress and need of assistance:
(a) a square shape or anything resembling a square shape; and
(b) a high intensity white light flashing at regular intervals of 50 to
70 times per minute.
5. Notwithstanding section 2 and paragraph 4(b), a North Cardinal Buoy
may use a quick flashing white light flashing at regular intervals of 60 times per minute.
6. For the purpose of section 3,
attention is also drawn to the relevant sections of the International
Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR), Volume III, Mobile
Facilities, published by the International Maritime Organization, as
amended from time to time.
Established by the
CONSOLIDATED REGULATIONS OF CANADA, 1978.
amended by
SOR/78-528 16 June, 1978 pursuant to sections 635 and 730 of the Canada
Shipping Act
Section 17 of Schedule II; subsection 3(3) of Schedule V; and
subsection 1(2) of Schedule VII.
SOR/79-238 6 March, 1979 pursuant to sections 635 and 670 of the Canada
Shipping Act
The definition «ODAS» in the French version of section 2; Rule 1(b)
of the French version of Schedule I; Rule 20(e) of the French version of Schedule I;
paragraph 1(g) of the French version of Annex III to Schedule I; subsection 5(3) of
Schedule II preceding paragraph (a); subsection 6(3) of Schedule II; subsection 6(4) of
Schedule II preceding paragraph (a); section 10 of the French version of Schedule II
preceding paragraph (a); section 10 of Schedule II by adding heading and section 10.1;
section 15 of Schedule II by adding heading and section 15.1; the heading preceding
section 19 of the French version of Schedule II; subsection 19(4) of the French version of
Schedule II; section 20 of Schedule II by adding heading and section 20.1; subsection
21(1) of Schedule II; Items 1 to 5 of Part II of Schedule IV; Item 6 of Part II of
Schedule IV by adding Item 6.1; Column I of Items 13 and 14 of Part II of Schedule IV;
Item 27 of Part II of Schedule IV by adding Item 27.1; Items 30 to 32 of Part II of
Schedule IV; Part III of Schedule IV by adding Item 5; Item 1 of Part IV of Schedule IV by
adding Item 1.1; Item 1 of Part V of Schedule IV in column II; Item 4 of Part V of
Schedule IV; Item 5 of Part V of Schedule IV in columns II and III; Item 6 of Part V of
Schedule IV in columns II and III; Part VI of Schedule IV by adding Part VII.1; Schedule
IV by adding Part VIII; the heading of the French version of Schedule V; subsection 1(1)
of the French version of Schedule V; subsection 1(2) of Schedule V preceding paragraph
(a); paragraph 1(2)(b) of the French version of Schedule V preceding subparagraph (i); the
heading preceding section 2 of the French version of Schedule V; and paragraph 2(1)(c) of
Schedule V.
SOR/80-742 12 September, 1980 pursuant to sections 635 and 730 of the
Canada Shipping Act
Section 17 of Schedule II; paragraph 2(1)(c) of Schedule V; section 3
of Schedule V; and section 1 Schedule VII.
SOR/81-831 15 October, 1981 pursuant to sections 635 and 730 of the
Canada Shipping Act, effective January 1, 1982
Schedule III.
SOR/83-202 25 February, 1983 pursuant to sections 443, 635 and 730 of
the Canada Shipping Act, to revoke the Rules of the Road for the Great Lakes, C.R.C,
c.1464, effective March 1, 1983 and to amend the Collision Regulations, effective March 1,
1983 in Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron (including Georgian Bay), Michigan and Superior, their
connecting and tributary waters and the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers and their
tributaries as far east as the lower exit of St. Lambert Lock and effective June 1, 1983
in all other waters to which these Regulations apply.
This amendment incorporates:
(a) amendments to the Convention on the International Regulations for
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972; and
(b) Canadian modifications to the Convention.
SOR/85-397 25 April, 1985 pursuant to sections 443, 635 and 730 of the
Canada Shipping Act
Rule 24(p) of Schedule I; Rule 34(i) of Schedule I; paragraph 12(b) of
Annex I of Schedule I; the heading preceding paragraph 1(o) and paragraphs 1(o) and (p) of
Annex IV of Schedule I are revoked; and Annex IV of Schedule I by adding heading and
sections 4 and 5.
SOR/87-25 18 December, 1986 pursuant to sections 635 and 730 of the
Canada Shipping Act
Rule 38(j) of Schedule I.
SOR/88-10 12 December, 1987 pursuant to sections 635 and 730 of the
Canada Shipping Act
Rule 21 of Schedule I by adding paragraph 21(h); Rule 22 of Schedule I
by adding paragraph 22(f); Part F of Schedule I by adding the heading and Rule 45; the
heading of section 7 of Annexe I to Schedule I; and section 7 of Annex I to Schedule I by
adding heading and paragraph (v).
SOR/88-322 16 June, 1988 pursuant to sections 635 and 730 of the Canada
Shipping Act
Paragraph 12(b) of Annex I of Schedule I.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CANADA SHIPPING ACT IS NOW CHAPTER S-9 OF THE
REVISED STATUTES OF CANADA, 1985.
SOR/90-702 11 October, 1990 pursuant to sections 382, 562.1 and 562.11
of the Canada Shipping Act
The definition "exploration or exploitation vessel" in
subsection 2(1); subsection 2(1) by adding the definitions "Act", "approved
signal", and "proof of compliance"; subsection 3(2) is revoked; section 3
by adding the heading and sections 4 to 6; the reference to (Section 3) after the heading
"Schedule I"; paragraph (e) of Rule 1 of Schedule 1; Rule 1 of Schedule I by
adding paragraph (g); paragraph (h) of Rule 3 of Schedule I; paragraph (c) of Rule 6 of
Schedule I; paragraph (e) of Rule 6 of Schedule I; Rule 8 of Schedule I by adding
paragraph (f); paragraph (a) of Rule 10 of Schedule I; paragraph (c) of Rule 10 of
Schedule I; paragraphs (m) and (n) of Rule 10 of Schedule I; paragraph (b) of Rule 15 of
Schedule I; paragraph (h) of Rule 21 of Schedule I; paragraph (f) of Rule 22 of Schedule
I; Rules 42 and 43 of Schedule I; paragraph (a) of Rule 44 of Schedule I; subparagraph
c(vi) of Rule 44 of Schedule I; Rule 45 of Schedule I; Schedule I by adding Rule 46;
paragraph 2(d) of Annex I of Schedule I; subparagraph 2(i)(ii) of Annex I of Schedule I;
paragraph 10(a) of Annex I of Schedule I preceding subparagraph (i); paragraph 10(b) of
Annex I of Schedule I preceding subparagraph (i); paragraphs 13(b) and (c) of Annex I of
Schedule I; Annex I of Schedule I by adding section 14; paragraph 3(b) of Annex III of
Schedule I; section 1 of Annex IV of Schedule I by adding paragraph (o); section 3 of
Annex IV of Schedule I; and Schedules II and III are revoked.
SOR/91-275 18 April 1991, pursuant to section 562.11 of the Canada
Shipping Act
Paragraph (d) of Rule 10 of Schedule I; and paragraphs (g) and (h) of
Rule 30 of Schedule I.
SOR/93-112 9 March, 1993 pursuant to section 562.11 of the Canada
Shipping Act
Rules 45 and 46 of Schedule I and section 3 of Annex I of Schedule I by
adding paragraphs (e) and (f).
SOR/94-611 29 September, l994 pursuant to sections 562.11(1) of the
Canada Shipping Act
Paragraph (b) and (c) of Rule 46 of Schedule 1; and paragraph (d) of
Rule 46 of Schedule I.
SOR/96-145 12 March, 1996 pursuant to subsection 562.11(1) of the
Canada Shipping Act
Subparagraph (b)(i) and (c)(i) of Rule 26 of Schedule I; paragraph (d)
of Rule 26 of Schedule I; paragraph (c) of Rule 44 of Schedule I; paragraph (d.1) of Rule
46 of Schedule I; subparagraph (e)(i) of Rule 46 of Schedule I; the heading preceding
paragraph 3(d) and paragraphs 3(d) to (f) of Annex I of Schedule I; paragraph 9(b) of
Annex I of Schedule I is renumbered 9(b)(i) and subparagraph (ii) is added; sections 13
and 14 of Annex I of Schedule I; paragraph 2(a)of Annex II od Schedule I preceding
subparagraph (i); paragraph 2(b)of Annex II of Schedule I preceding subparagraph (i);
paragraph 2(b) of Annex II of Schedule I by adding paragraph (c); and paragraph 1(o) of
Annex IV of Schedule I.
SOR/2002-429 21 November, 2002 pursuant to subsection
562.12(1) of the Canada Shipping Act, comes into force November
21, 2002.
The definition "Department" in subsection 2(1) is
repealed; The definition "fishing zones" in
subsection 2(1) is replaced; Subsection 2(1) is amended by adding
"high-speed craft"; the Regulations are amended by adding section 2.1 after section 2; Subparagraphs 3(1)(b)(i)
and (ii) are replaced; paragraph (a) of Rule 9 of
Schedule I to the French version is replaced; The
portion of subparagraph (p)(iii)
of Rule 10 of Schedule I before clause (A) is replaced;
Paragraph (b) of Rule 24 of
Schedule I to the French version, as enacted by Order in
Council P.C. 1983-580 of February 24, 19832 and set out in subsection 3(32) of
the schedule to that Order, is relettered as paragraph (h);
Paragraph (l) of Rule 34 of
Schedule I to the French version is replaced; The heading
"Règle 35.2" in Schedule I to the French version after Rule 34 is
replaced by the heading "Règle 35"; the
portion of subparagraph (c)(iii)
of Rule 44 of Schedule I to the French version before clause
(A) is replaced; Paragraph (f)
of Rule 44 of Schedule I to the French version is replaced;
Paragraph 3(d) of Annex I
of Schedule I to the French version is replaced; Subparagraph 9(b)(ii) of Annex 1
of Schedule I of the French version is replaced; Section 13
of Annex I of Schedule I is replaced; In the definitions
"Notice to Mariners" and "Notice to Shipping" in subsection 2(1), the word "Department" is replaced by the expression
"Department of
Fisheries and Oceans"; The English version is amended by
replacing the word "possible" with the word "practicable" wherever it
occurs in (a) subsection 3(5); (b) paragraphs (b) and (c) of Rule 1 of Schedule
I; (c) paragraph (e) of Rule 1 of Schedule I; (d) subparagraph (b)(vi) of Rule 6
of Schedule I; (e) Rule 16 of Schedule I; (f) the portion of paragraph (c) of
Rule 18 of Schedule I before subparagraph (i); (g) the portion of paragraph (d)
of Rule 19 of Schedule I before subparagraph (i); (h) paragraphs (h) and (i) of
Rule 24 of Schedule I; (i) paragraph (m) of Rule 24 of Schedule I; (j) paragraph
(a) of Rule 33 of Schedule I; (k) paragraph 10(e) of Annexe I of Schedule I; and
(l) paragraph 2(b) of Annex III of Schedule I.
SOR/2003-41 30 January, 2003 pursuant to section 562.11 of
the Canada Shipping Act, comes into force January 30, 2003.
Paragraph (k) of Rule 34 of Schedule I is replaced; Rules 45
of Schedule I is amended by adding paragraph (c) and (d) after paragraph (b).
SOR/2004-27 24 February, 2004 pursuant to section 314 and
subsection 562.11(1) of the Canada Shipping Act and subparagraph
12(1)(a)(ii) of the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, into force
February 24, 2004.
The definition "high-speed craft" in subsection
2(1) is repealed; Paragraph (a) of Rule 3 of Schedule I is replaced; Paragraph
(m) is added to Rule 3 of Schedule I following after paragraph (l); Paragraph
(a) of Rule 8 of Schedule I is replaced; Paragraph (a) of Rule 9 of Schedule I
to the French version is replaced; Paragraph (n.1) is added to Rule 10 of
Schedule I following after paragraph (n); The portion of subparagraph (p)(iii)
of Rule 10 of Schedule I to the English version before clause (A) is replaced;
Paragraph (f)(i) and (f)(ii) are added to Rule 18 of Schedule I following after
paragraph (e); Paragraphs (c) to (e) of Rule 23 of Schedule I are replaced;
Paragraph (q) is added to Rule 24 of Schedule I after paragraph
(p); Rule 31 of Schedule I is replaced; Paragraph (a) of Rule 33 of Schedule I
is replaced; Paragraphs (i) to (k) of Rule 35 of Schedule I are replaced;
Paragraph 3(d) of Annex I to Schedule I to the French version is replaced;
Subparagraph 9(b)(ii) of Annex I to Schedule I to the French version
is replaced; Paragraph 10(d) of Annex I to Schedule I is replaced;
Section 13 of Annex I to Schedule I is replaced; Paragraph 1(a) of
Annex III to Schedule I is replaced; Paragraph 1(c) of Annex III to
Schedule I is replaced; Paragraph 2(b) of Annex III to Schedule I is replaced;
The portion of section 3 of Annex IV to Schedule I before paragraph (a) is
replaced; Section 6 is added to Annex IV to Schedule I after section
5; The English version is amended by replacing the word "practicable"
with the word "possible" wherever it occurs in the following
provisions: (a) subsection 3(5); (b) paragraphs (b) and (c) of Rule 1 of
Schedule I; (c) paragraph (e) of Rule 1 of Schedule I; (d) subparagraph (b)(vi)
of Rule 6 of Schedule I; (e) Rule 16 of Schedule I; (f) the portion of paragraph
(c) of Rule 18 of Schedule I before subparagraph (i); (g) the portion of
paragraph (d) of Rule 19 of Schedule I before subparagraph (i); (h) paragraphs
(h) and (i) of Rule 24 of Schedule I; (i) paragraph (m) of Rule 24 of Schedule
I; and (j) paragraph 10(c) of Annex I to Schedule I.
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