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CANADA SHIPPING ACTLife Saving Equipment RegulationsCRC, Vol. XVI, c. 1436
REGULATIONS RESPECTING LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT Short Title1. These Regulations may be cited as the Life Saving Equipment Regulations. Interpretation2. (1) The definitions in this subsection apply in these Regulations. "accredited service technician" « technicien d'entretien agréé » "accredited service technician" means a qualified person who is trained and accredited by the manufacturer of inflatable survival equipment to test, inspect, service and repair it.
"Act" « Loi » "Act" means the Canada Shipping Act.
"approved" « homologué » "approved", in respect of survival craft or equipment, means that the prototype of the survival craft or equipment has been approved by the Board as having met the construction and performance standards set out or referred to in these Regulations.
"approved boat" « embarcation approuvée » "approved boat" means a boat that was recognized and approved as an "approved boat" under these Regulations as they read prior to April 28, 1996.
"certified" « autorisé » "certified" means certified by the Board.
"Class II EPIRB" « RLS de classe II » "Class II EPIRB" means an emergency position indicating radiobeacon.
"complement" « chargement en personnes » "complement" means (a) in respect of a ship, the number of persons authorized to be carried under the inspection certificate issued for the ship; and (b) in respect of a survival craft, the number of persons approved to be carried on the survival craft.
"existing ship" « navire existant » "existing ship" means a Canadian ship that is not a new ship.
"float-free device" « dispositif à dégagement libre » "float-free device" means a device that enables a survival craft to be released automatically from a sinking ship and to be ready for use.
"free-fall launching" « mise à l'eau en chute libre » "free-fall launching" means a method of launching a survival craft by which the craft, with its complement and equipment on board, is released and allowed to fall free into the water without any restraining equipment.
"Gulf of St. Lawrence" « golfe du Saint-Laurent » "Gulf of St. Lawrence" means the area bounded on the east by the west coast of the Island of Newfoundland, on the north by a line joining Flowers Island and Point Amour, Newfoundland, and on the southeast by a line joining Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, and Sydney, Nova Scotia.
"inflatable survival equipment" « équipement de sauvetage gonflable » "inflatable survival equipment" means an inflatable life raft, an inflatable rescue platform or a marine evacuation system and includes (a) a container for the inflatable life raft, the inflatable rescue platform or the marine evacuation system; (b) a hydrostatic release unit; and (c) a release hook for an inflatable davit-launched life raft.
"inspector" « inspecteur » "inspector" means a steamship inspector appointed under section 301 of the Act.
"launching device" « dispositif de mise à l'eau » "launching device" means a device for launching a survival craft safely to the water from its stowed location.
"length" « longueur » "length" means (a) in the case of a ship that is registered under the Act or is required by the Act to be registered, the length set out in the ship's certificate of registry; or (b) in the case of a ship that is not required by the Act to be registered, the horizontal distance between perpendiculars erected at the extreme ends of the outside of the hull.
"major conversion" « transformation importante » "major conversion", in respect of a ship, means a change that (a) substantially alters the dimensions or carrying capacity of the ship; or (b) alters the type of the ship.
"marine evacuation system" « dispositif d'évacuation en mer » "marine evacuation system" means life saving equipment that consists of one or more inflatable life rafts, a slide or chute as a means of embarkation into the inflatable life rafts and, in the case of a system with more than one life raft, an inflatable rescue platform.
"new ship" « navire neuf » "new ship" means a Canadian ship that is (a) with respect to a Safety Convention ship, (i) a ship the keel of which was laid on or after July 1, 1986, (ii) a ship the keel of which was laid before July 1, 1986 and that underwent a major conversion on or after July 1, 1986, or (iii) a ship that was registered in Canada on or after July 1, 1986; and (A) registered in Canada on or after July 1, 1986, or (B) registered anew in Canada on or after July 1, 1986, under section 71 of the Act, after being wrecked; and (b) with respect to a ship that is not a Safety Convention ship, (i) a ship the keel of which was laid on or after April 28, 1996, (ii) a ship that underwent a major conversion on or after April 28, 1996, or (iii) a ship that was registered in Canada on or after April 28, 1996. (A) registered in Canada on or after April 28, 1996, or (B) registered anew in Canada on or after April 28, 1996, under section 71 of the Act, after being wrecked.
"person" « personne » "person" means a person who is one year of age or over.
"pyrotechnic distress signal" « signal de détresse pyrotechnique » "pyrotechnic distress signal" means a rocket parachute flare, a hand flare or a buoyant smoke signal.
"recovery arrangements" « moyens de récupération » "recovery arrangements", in respect of a ship, means equipment for (a) hoisting a survival craft safely from the water; and (b) where the survival craft serves the ship, returning the survival craft to its stowed location.
"rescue boat" « canot de secours » "rescue boat" means a vessel designed to be used for rescuing persons in distress and marshalling survival craft.
"rigid" « rigide » "rigid", in respect of a life raft, an emergency boat or a rescue boat, means constructed of rigid materials or a combination of rigid materials and inflatable compartments and not relying wholly on inflatable compartments for buoyancy and form.
"SART" « répondeur SAR » "SART" means a radar transponder designed for search and rescue purposes.
"sea area A1" « zone océanique A1 » "sea area A1" has the meaning assigned in Chapter IV of the Safety Convention.
"short international voyage" « voyage international court » "short international voyage" means an international voyage (a) in the course of which a ship is not more than 200 nautical miles from a port or place in which the passengers and crew could be placed in safety; and (b) that does not exceed 600 nautical miles in length between the last port of call in the country in which the voyage begins and the final port of destination.
"survival craft" « bateau de sauvetage » "survival craft" means a lifeboat, a rescue boat, an emergency boat, a suitable boat, a buoyant apparatus, a life raft or an inflatable rescue platform.
"tanker" « navire-citerne » "tanker" means a cargo ship constructed or adapted for the carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of a flammable, toxic or hazardous nature and includes a chemical tanker and a liquefied gas tanker.
"tow-boat" « bâtiment remorqueur » "tow-boat" means a ship engaged in towing another ship or a floating object astern or alongside or in pushing another ship or a floating object ahead.
"VHF coverage area" « zone VHF » "VHF coverage area" means (a) the Great Lakes; (b) the Saguenay River downstream from Chicoutimi; (c) the St. Lawrence River as far seaward as a straight line drawn (i) from Cap-des-Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island, and (ii) from Anticosti Island to the north shore of the St. Lawrence River along the meridian of longitude 63 degrees west; (d) Puget Sound, State of Washington, U.S.A.; or (e) all waters that are within a coverage radius of a Canadian Coast Guard or U.S. Coast Guard radio station providing a continuous maritime mobile distress and safety service on frequency 156.8 MHz (channel 16). (2) In these Regulations, the classes of home-trade voyages, inland voyages and minor waters voyages have the meanings assigned in sections 4 to 6 of the Home-Trade, Inland and Minor Waters Voyages Regulations. (3) A reference in these Regulations to an incorporated classification, standard, procedure or other specification shall be interpreted as excluding the following phrases that appear in that material: (a) "acceptable to the Administration"; (b) "to the satisfaction of the Administration"; (c) "in the opinion of the Administration"; (d) "acceptable to the approval authority"; (e) "approved by the approval authority"; and (f) "accepted by the commandant" ApplicationWhere Regulations Do Not Apply 3. These Regulations do not apply in respect of (a) fishing vessels; (b) pleasure craft; (c) ships that are five tons gross tonnage or under and are certified to carry 12 passengers or fewer; (d) cargo ships that are 15 tons gross tonnage or under; or (e) ships capable of engaging in the drilling for, or the production, conservation or processing of, oil or gas. Where Regulations Apply 4. (1) Parts I and III of these Regulations apply in respect of existing ships. (2) Parts II and III of these Regulations apply in respect of new ships. GENERALClasses of Ships 5. For the purposes of these Regulations, ships are divided into the following classes: (a) Class I consists of ships that are over five tons gross tonnage and are (i) Safety Convention ships that are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on long international voyages, or (ii) ships that are not Safety Convention ships and that are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on foreign voyages or home-trade voyages, Class I; (b) Class II consists of ships that are over five tons gross tonnage and are (i) Safety Convention ships that are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on short international voyages, or (ii) ships that are not Safety Convention ships and that are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on home-trade voyages, Class II; (c) Class III consists of ships that are over five tons gross tonnage, are not Safety Convention ships and are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on home-trade voyages, Class III, or inland voyages, Class I; (d) Class IV consists of ships that are over five tons gross tonnage, are not Safety Convention ships and are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on inland voyages, Class II, or minor waters voyages, Class I; (e) Class V consists of ships that are over five tons gross tonnage, are not Safety Convention ships and are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on home-trade voyages, Class IV, or minor waters voyages, Class II; (f) Class VI consists of ships that are not over five tons gross tonnage and that are certified to carry more than 12 passengers; (g) Class VII consists of ships that are over five tons gross tonnage, are certified to carry passengers, are not self-propelled and are towed or pushed by a ship or operated by a cable; (h) Class VIII [reserved]; (i) Class IX consists of ships that are over 15 tons gross tonnage and are (i) Safety Convention ships that are not certified to carry passengers, or that are certified to carry 12 or fewer passengers, on international voyages, or (ii) ships that are not Safety Convention ships and that are not certified to carry passengers, or that are certified to carry 12 or fewer passengers, on foreign voyages or home-trade voyages, Class I; (j) Class X consists of ships that are over 15 tons gross tonnage, are not Safety Convention ships and are not certified to carry passengers, or are certified to carry 12 or fewer passengers, on home-trade voyages, Class II, home-trade voyages, Class III, home-trade voyages, Class IV, inland voyages, Class I, inland voyages, Class II, minor waters voyages, Class I, or minor waters voyages, Class II; and (k) Class XI consists of ships that are over 15 tons gross tonnage, are not certified to carry passengers but carry a crew, are not self-propelled and are towed or pushed by a ship or operated by a cable. Additional Equipment 5.1 A ship may carry life saving equipment that is in addition to that required by these Regulations, if the additional equipment (a) does not present a safety hazard; (b) is not detrimental to the seaworthiness of the ship; and (c) meets the requirements of these Regulations. Marine Evacuation Systems 5.2 If a ship is required to carry life rafts under Part I or II, a marine evacuation system may be substituted for the life rafts and any associated launching devices if (a) the accomodation capacity of the life rafts of the marine evacuation system is at least equal to the accomodation capacity of the life rafts for which the marine evacuation system is substituted; and (b) the marine evacuation system meets the requirements of Regulation 6.2 of Chapter VI of the International Life-saving Appliance Code published by the International Maritime Organization, as amended from time to time, and is approved as having met those requirements. PART IEQUIPMENT TO BE CARRIED BY EXISTING SHIPS Upgrading Provisions for Existing Ships 6. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Part, an existing ship may carry, instead of the equipment required to be carried under this Part, the equipment required to be carried by a new ship of its class under Part II, if that equipment meets the requirements set out or referred to in Part III for equipment carried by a new ship. (2) Notwithstanding sections 7 to 31, where a survival craft that was carried on an existing ship on April 27, 1996, and is set out in column I of an item of the table to this subsection is replaced, its replacement shall be the survival craft set out in column II of that item. TABLE
6.1 [Repealed, SOR/2001-179] Class I Ships(Ships that are over five tons gross tonnage and are (i) Safety Convention ships that are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on long international voyages, or (ii) ships that are not Safety Convention ships and that are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on foreign voyages or home-trade voyages, Class I) 7. Every Class I ship making long international voyages shall carry (a) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each at least 7.3 m in length, each under davits, and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate 50 per cent of the complement; or (b) alternatively, in lieu of the requirements of paragraph (a), (i) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each at least 7.3 m in length, each under davits, and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate at least 37 1/2 per cent of the complement, (ii) life rafts capable of being launched by launching devices, of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate the portion of the complement not accommodated under subparagraph (i), and (iii) launching devices sufficient in number to launch all the life rafts required under subparagraph (ii), fully loaded, in 30 minutes in calm conditions; (c) on each side of the ship, a davit-launched approved boat that is not over 8.5 m in length and may count towards the requirements of paragraph (a) or (b) if it is a Class 1 lifeboat; (d) on each side, under davits, one Class 1 motor lifeboat at least 7.3 m in length, that may count towards the requirements of paragraph (a) or (b), but a ship whose complement is under 31 may carry a single motor lifeboat; (e) enough life rafts capable of being launched by launching devices for 25 per cent of the complement; (f) where the ship is within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this paragraph, the supply of equipment set out in columns II to V of that item: TABLE
(g) the following supply of lifejackets, each fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light: (i) one for each member of the complement, (ii) enough conspicuously stowed on deck for 5 per cent of the complement, and (iii) enough that are suitable for children for at least 10 per cent of the complement or one for each child on board, whichever is greater; (h) three survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use; (i) for each life raft, a Class A emergency pack set out in section 1 of Schedule I; (j) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in sections 1 of Schedule II and, for each approved boat, the equipment set out in section 2 of Schedule II; (k) a line-throwing appliance; (l) the following distress signals: (i) 12 rocket parachute flares, or (ii) where 12 Type A distress signals were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry; (m) two SARTs stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in the two survival craft that are launched first, if the ship is (i) a Safety Convention ship, or (ii) 20 m or over in length; and(n) where the ship is 20 m or over in length, two Class II EPIRBs, one on each side of the ship, stowed so that they are readily accessible to be placed in the two survival craft that are launched first; and (n) [Repealed, SOR/2000-261] (o) means of embarkation into survival craft. 8. Every Class I ship making foreign voyages and being other than a Safety Convention ship, shall comply with the requirements of section 7. 9. Every Class I ship making home-trade I voyages and being other than a Safety Convention ship, shall comply with the requirements of section 7 except that, (a) not more than one motor lifeboat need be carried; (b) [Repealed, SOR/96-218] (c) in lieu of the quantity requirements of paragraph 7(e) life rafts of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate 10 per cent of the complement shall be carried; (d) in lieu of the requirements of subparagraphs 7(g)(ii) and (iii), additional lifejackets, equal in number to 50 per cent of the number of berthed passengers, each lifejacket fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, shall be carried conspicuously stowed on deck; (e) [Repealed, SOR/96-218]. 9.1 A Class I ship shall be provided with signs that indicate (a) the location of (i) survival craft and their launching devices, (i.1) lifejackets and lifejackets suitable for children, (ii) muster stations, and (iii) embarkation stations; and (b) directions to the muster and embarkation stations. Class II Ships(Ships that are over five tons gross tonnage and are (i) Safety Convention ships that are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on short international voyages, or (ii) ships that are not Safety Convention ships and that are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on home-trade voyages, Class II) 10. Every Class II ship making short international voyages more than 20 miles from land shall carry (a) subject to subparagraphs (i) and (ii) and paragraph (g), Class 1 lifeboats, each at least 7.3 m in length, each under davits, in number and capacity in accordance with columns I and III of the following table: TABLE
except that (i) where the Board considers the requirements of Column 1 to be unreasonable or impracticable, compliance with the requirements of Column II may be permitted in lieu thereof, and (ii) the capacity of the lifeboats need not be greater than is necessary to accommodate the complement; (b) on each side of the ship, a davit-launched approved boat that is not over 8.5 m in length and may count towards the requirements of paragraph (a) or (g) if it is a Class 1 lifeboat; (c) on each side, one Class 1 motor lifeboat at least 7.3 m in length, each under davits, that may count towards the requirements of paragraph (a) or (g), except that a ship whose complement is under 31 may carry a single motor lifeboat; (d) where the lifeboats referred to in paragraph (a) are insufficient to accommodate the complement, additional survival craft to make up the deficiency, consisting of one of the following or a combination of the two: (i) Class 1 lifeboats, each at least 7.3 m in length and under davits, or (ii) where the special subdivision requirements of the Hull Construction Regulations are complied with, life rafts or, if the embarkation station is 4.57 m or more above the waterline when the ship is in its lightest seagoing condition, life rafts under launching devices that are capable of launching the life rafts within 30 minutes in calm conditions; (e) life rafts of aggregate capacity equal to 10 per cent of the lifeboat capacity, capable of being launched by launching devices where such devices are fitted under paragraph (d); (f) [Repealed, SOR/96-218] (g) notwithstanding the quantity requirements of paragraph (a), where the stowage of life rafts in accordance with subparagraph (d)(ii) is impracticable because of insufficient deck space, fewer lifeboats, except that (i) a ship 57.9 m in length or over shall carry on each side, under davits, at least 2 Class 1 lifeboats at least 7.3 m in length, and (ii) a ship under 57.9 m in length shall carry on each side, under davits, at least 1 Class 1 lifeboat at least 7.3 m in length, and such lifeboats shall, together with additional equipment as described under paragraph (d), accommodate the complement; (h) where the ship is within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this paragraph, the supply of equipment set out in columns II to V of that item: TABLE
(i) the following supply of lifejackets: (i) one for each member of the complement, (ii) enough conspicuously stowed on deck for 5 per cent of the complement, and (iii) enough that are suitable for children for at least 10 per cent of the complement or one for each child on board, whichever is greater; (j) three survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use; (k) for each life raft, (i) if the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class II, the Class A emergency pack set out in section 1 of Schedule I, and (ii) if the ship is engaged on a short international voyage that is not a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, the Class B (SOLAS) emergency pack set out in section 2 of Schedule I; (l) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II and, for each approved boat, the equipment set out in section 2 of Schedule II; (m) a line-throwing appliance; (n) the following distress signals: (i) 12 rocket parachute flares, or (ii) where 12 Type A distress signals were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry; (o) two SARTs stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in the two survival craft that are launched first, if the ship is (i) a Safety Convention ship, or (ii) 20 m or over in length and engaged on a voyage beyond the VHF coverage area or beyond sea area A1; and (p) [Repealed, SOR/2000-261] (q) means of embarkation into survival craft. 11. Every Class II ship making short international voyages not more than 20 miles from land, other than home-trade IV or minor waters II voyages, shall carry (a) subject to subparagraphs (i) and (ii) and paragraph (f), Class 1 lifeboats, each at least 7.3 m in length, each under davits, in number and capacity in accordance with columns I and III of the following table: TABLE
except that (i) where the Board considers the requirements of Column I to be unreasonable or impracticable, compliance with the requirements of Column II may be permitted in lieu thereof, and (ii) the necessity of the lifeboats need not be greater than is necessary to accommodate the complement; (b) if the ship is 30.5 m or over in length, on each side of the ship, an approved boat that is not over 8.5 m in length and may count towards the requirements of paragraph (a) or (f) if it is a Class 1 lifeboat; (c) where the lifeboats referred to in paragraph (a) are insufficient to accommodate the complement, additional survival craft to make up the deficiency, consisting of one of the following or a combination of the two: (i) Class 1 lifeboats, each at least 7.3 m in length and under davits, or (ii) where the special subdivision requirements of the Hull Construction Regulations are complied with, life rafts or, if the embarkation station is 4.57 m or more above the waterline when the ship is in its lightest seagoing condition, life rafts under launching devices that are capable of launching the life rafts within 30 minutes in calm conditions; (d) life rafts of aggregate capacity equal to 10 per cent of the lifeboat capacity, capable of being launched by launching devices where such devices are fitted under paragraph (c); (e) [Repealed, SOR/96-218] (f) notwithstanding the quantity requirements of paragraph (a), where the stowage of life rafts as set out in subparagraph (c)(ii) is impracticable because of insufficient deck space, fewer lifeboats, except that (i) a ship 57.9 m in length or over shall carry on each side, under davits, at least 2 Class 1 lifeboats at least 7.3 m in length, and (ii) a ship under 57.9 m in length shall carry on each side, under davits, at least 1 Class 1 lifeboat at least 7.3 m in length, and that such lifeboats shall, together with additional equipment as described under paragraph (c), accommodate the complement; (g) where the ship is within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this paragraph, the supply of equipment set out in columns II to V of that item: TABLE
(h) the following supply of lifejackets: (i) one for each member of the complement, (ii) enough conspicuously stowed on deck for 5 per cent of the complement, and (iii) enough that are suitable for children for at least 10 per cent of the complement or one for each child on board, whichever is greater; (i) three survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use; (j) for each life raft, the Class B (SOLAS) emergency pack set out in section 2 of Schedule I; (k) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II and, for each approved boat, the equipment set out in section 2 of Schedule II; (l) a line-throwing appliance; (m) the following distress signals: (i) 12 rocket parachute flares, or (ii) where 12 Type A distress signals or, in the case of a ship that is engaged on a minor waters voyage, Class I, six Type B distress signals, were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry; (n) two SARTs stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in the two survival craft that are launched first; and (o) means of embarkation into survival craft. 12. Every Class II ship making short international voyages that are home-trade IV or minor waters II voyages, shall carry (a) subject to subparagraphs (i) and (ii) and to paragraph (d), Class 1 or Class 2 lifeboats each at least 7.3 m in length, each under davits, in number and capacity in accordance with columns I and III of the following table: TABLE
except that (i) where the Board considers the requirements of Column I to be unreasonable or impracticable, compliance with the requirements of Column II may be permitted in lieu thereof, and (ii) the capacity of the lifeboats need not be greater than is necessary to accommodate the complement; (b) where the lifeboats referred to in paragraph (a) are insufficient to accommodate the complement, additional survival craft to make up the deficiency, consisting of one of the following or a combination of the two: (i) Class 1 or Class 2 lifeboats, each at least 7.3 m in length and under davits, or (ii) where the special subdivision requirements of the Hull Construction Regulations are complied with, life rafts or, if the embarkation station is 4.57 m or more above the waterline when the ship is in its lightest seagoing condition, life rafts under launching devices that are capable of launching the life rafts within 30 minutes in calm conditions; (c) [Repealed, SOR/96-218] (d) notwithstanding the quantity requirements of paragraph (a), where the stowage of life rafts in accordance with subparagraph (b)(ii) is impracticable because of insufficient deck space, fewer lifeboats, except that (i) a ship 57.9 m in length or over shall carry on each side, under davits, at least 2 Class 1 or Class 2 lifeboats at least 7.3 m in length, and (ii) a ship under 57.9 m in length shall carry on each side, under davits, at least 1 Class 1 or Class 2 lifeboat at least 7.3 m in length, and such lifeboats shall, together with additional equipment as described under paragraph (b), accommodate the complement; (e) where the ship is within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this paragraph, the supply of equipment set out in columns II and III of that item: TABLE
(f) the following supply of lifejackets: (i) one for each member of the complement, (ii) enough conspicuously stowed on deck for 5 per cent of the complement, and (iii) enough that are suitable for children for at least 10 per cent of the complement or one for each child on board, whichever is greater; (g) three survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use; (h) for each life raft, the Class C emergency pack set out in section 3 of Schedule I; (i) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II; (j) means of embarkation into survival craft, and (k) six red hand flares. 13. Every Class II ship making home-trade Class II voyages other than a Safety Convention ship, shall comply with the requirements of section 10, except that (a) where accommodation for less than 300 persons is provided in life rafts, only one motor lifeboat need be carried, but where accommodation for 300 persons or more is provided in life rafts, a second motor lifeboat or mechanically propelled lifeboat shall be carried and; (b) if the ship is less than 20 m in length and engaged on a voyage that does not go beyond the Gulf of St. Lawrence, it is not required to carry the survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus referred to in paragraph 10(j). 13.1 A Class II ship shall be provided with signs that indicate (a) the location of (i) survival craft and their launching devices, (i.1) lifejackets and lifejackets suitable for children, (ii) muster stations, and (iii) embarkation stations; and (b) directions to the muster and embarkation stations. Class III Ships(Ships that are over five tons gross tonnage, are not Safety Convention ships and are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on home-trade voyages, Class III, or inland voyages, Class I) 14. A Class III ship shall carry (a) where the ship is 18.3 m or under in length, the following survival craft: (i) one Class 1 lifeboat of at least 1.59 m3 capacity with a means of launching, and (ii) one or more life rafts of an aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate the complement; (b) where the ship is over 18.3 m but under 22.9 m in length, one Class 1 lifeboat that is under davits and is of at least 2.12 m3 capacity; (c) where the ship is 22.9 m or over in length, on each side of the ship, one Class 1 lifeboat that is under davits and has the appropriate capacity for the length of the ship, in accordance with the table to this paragraph, except that the lifeboats need not be of a greater aggregate capacity than is sufficient to accommodate the complement: TABLE
(d) where the lifeboats referred to in paragraph (b) or (c) are insufficient to accommodate the complement, additional survival craft to make up the deficiency, consisting of one of the following or a combination of the two: (i) equally distributed on both sides of the ship, Class 1 lifeboats, each under davits and of the appropriate capacity for the length of the ship, in accordance with the table to paragraph (c), or (ii) life rafts or, if the embarkation station is 4.57 m or more above the waterline when the ship is in its lightest seagoing condition and the life rafts that are embarked at that station accommodate in total more than 50 persons, life rafts under launching devices that are capable of launching the life rafts within 30 minutes in calm conditions; (e) where life rafts are carried pursuant to subparagraph (d)(ii), additional life rafts that (i) have an aggregate capacity equal to 10 per cent of the capacity of the lifeboats carried, and (ii) where the life rafts that are carried pursuant to subparagraph (d)(ii) are under launching devices, are capable of being launched by the launching devices; (f) where the ship is within the length range set out in column I of an item of a table to this paragraph, the supply of equipment set out in columns II to IV of (i) where the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class III, that item in Table I, and (ii) where the ship is engaged on an inland voyage, Class I, that item in Table II: TABLEHOME TRADE VOYAGES, CLASS III
TABLE IIINLAND VOYAGES, Class I
(g) the following supply of lifejackets: (i) one for each member of the complement, (ii) enough conspicuously stowed on deck for 5 per cent of the complement, and (iii) enough that are suitable for children for at least 10 per cent of the complement or one for each child on board, whichever is greater; (h) for each life raft, the Class B (Canadian) emergency pack set out in section 2.1 of Schedule I; (i) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II and, for each approved boat, the equipment set out in section 2 of Schedule II; (j) where the ship is over 45.7 m in length, a line-throwing appliance; (k) the following distress signals: (i) 12 pyrotechnic distress signals of which six are rocket parachute flares and six are rocket parachute flares or red hand flares, or (ii) where the following distress signals were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry: (A) 12 Type A distress signals, (B) six Type A distress signals and 12 Type B distress signals, or (C) in the case of a ship that is 18.3 m or under in length, half of the number of distress signals referred to in clause (A) or (B); (l) means of embarkation into survival craft; and (m) if the ship is 20 m or over in length and engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class III, three survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use. 15. A Class III ship shall be provided with signs that indicate (a) the location of (i) survival craft and their launching devices, (i.1) lifejackets and lifejackets suitable for children, (ii) muster stations, and (iii) embarkation stations; and (b) directions to the muster and embarkation stations. Class IV Ships(Ships that are over five tons gross tonnage, are not Safety Convention ships and are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on inland voyages, Class II or minor waters voyages, Class I) 16. (1) A Class IV ship shall carry (a) subject to paragraph (b), at least one Class 1 lifeboat under davits and of the appropriate capacity for the length of the ship in accordance with the table to this paragraph, except that the lifeboats need not be of a greater aggregate capacity than is sufficient to accommodate the complement: TABLE
(b) if the carriage of a lifeboat referred to in paragraph (a) is impracticable, an approved boat; (c) enough life rafts to accommodate that part of the complement not accommodated in the lifeboat or emergency boat; (d) where the embarkation station for life rafts is 4.57 m or more above the waterline when the ship is in its lightest seagoing condition and the life rafts that are embarked at that station accommodate in total more than 50 persons, launching devices that are capable of launching the life rafts within 30 minutes in calm conditions; (e) where the ship is within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this paragraph, the supply of equipment set out in columns II to IV of that item: TABLE
(f) the following supply of lifejackets: (i) one for each member of the complement, and (g) for each life raft, the Class B (Canadian) emergency pack set out in section 2.1 of Schedule I; (h) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II and, for each approved boat, the equipment set out in section 2 of Schedule II; (i) the following distress signals: (i) 12 pyrotechnic distress signals of which six are rocket parachute flares, or (ii) where the following distress signals were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry: (A) six Type B distress signals, or (B) in the case of a ship engaged on a voyage not more than five nautical miles from shore, 12 Type C distress signals; and (j) means of embarkation into survival craft. (2) A Class IV ship shall be provided with signs that indicate (a) the location of (i) survival craft and their launching devices, (i.1) lifejackets and lifejackets suitable for children, (ii) muster stations, and (iii) embarkation stations; and (b) directions to the muster and embarkation stations. Class V Ships(Ships that are over five tons gross tonnage, are not Safety Convention ships and are certified to carry more than 12 passengers on home-trade voyages, Class IV, or minor waters voyages, Class II) 17. (1) A Class V ship shall carry (a) if such ship is 45.7 m or over in length, on each side thereof one or more Class 2 lifeboats, each at least 4.9 m in length and each under davits, except that where carriage of lifeboats on each side is unreasonable or impracticable, they may be carried on one side only; (b) if such ship is under 45.7 m but more than 22.9 m in length, one or more Class 2 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 and each under davits; (c) if the ship is 22.9 m or under in length, where practicable, a suitable boat; and (d) where the capacity of the survival craft referred to in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) is insufficient to accommodate the complement, additional Class 2 lifeboats that have the appropriate capacities or life rafts or inflatable rescue platforms, to make up the deficiency. (2) If a ship navigates in waters the temperature of which is 15°C or more, the requirement in respect of the accommodation capacity of the life rafts or inflatable rescue platforms may be met by counting not more than 33.33 per cent of the complement of the life raft or inflatable rescue platform as being in the water, holding on to the life raft or inflatable rescue platform. (3) A Class V ship that navigates in waters the temperature of which is 15°C or more may carry, (a) instead of the survival craft referred to in subsection (1), one lifebuoy for every four members of the complement if the ship navigates (i) within 150 m of shore, or (ii) in a depth of water not exceeding 1.5 m; or (b) instead of the survival craft referred to in paragraph (1)(d), enough buoyant apparatus to accommodate not more than 40 per cent of the complement of the ship and enough Class 2 lifeboats, life rafts or inflatable rescue platforms to accommodate that portion of the complement not accommodated by the buoyant apparatus. (4) Where, on April 27, 1996, a Class V ship carried buoyant apparatus, the ship may continue to carry that apparatus instead of the survival craft referred to in paragraph (1)(d) if (a) the ship is 20 m or less in length; (b) the ship navigates in waters the temperature of which is 10°C or more; and (c) the aggregate capacity of the survival craft carried is sufficient to accommodate the complement. (5) A Class V ship shall carry (a) the following lifebuoys: (i) where the ship is under 45.7 m in length, at least four lifebuoys, two of which each have a self-igniting light attached and another two of which each have a buoyant lifeline attached, and (ii) where the ship is 45.7 m or over in length, at least six lifebuoys, two of which each have a self-igniting light attached and two others of which each have a buoyant lifeline attached; (b) the following supply of lifejackets:
(ii) enough that are suitable for children for at least 10 per cent of the complement or one for each child on board, whichever is greater; (c) for each life raft, the Class C emergency pack set out in section 3 of Schedule I; (d) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II; (e) for each suitable boat, the equipment set out in section 5 of Schedule II; and (f) six pyrotechnic distress signals of which three are rocket parachute flares. (6) A Class V ship shall be provided with signs that indicate (a) the location of (i) survival craft and their launching devices, (i.1) lifejackets and lifejackets suitable for children, (ii) muster stations, and (iii) embarkation stations; and (b) directions to the muster and embarkation stations. Class VI Ships(Ships that are not over five tons gross tonnage and that are certified to carry more than 12 passengers) 18. (1) A Class VI ship shall carry (a) where the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, enough life rafts or inflatable rescue platforms to accommodate the complement; and (b) where the ship is engaged on any other voyage, enough life rafts to accommodate the complement. (2) If a ship navigates in waters the temperature of which is 15°C or more, the requirement in respect of the accommodation capacity referred to in paragraph (1)(a) or (3)(b) may be met by counting not more than 33.33 per cent of the complement of the life raft or inflatable rescue platform as being in the water, holding on to the life raft or inflatable rescue platform. (3) A Class VI ship that navigates in waters the temperature of which is 15°C or more may carry, instead of the survival craft referred to in paragraph (1)(a), (a) one lifebuoy for every four members of the complement if the ship navigates (i) within 150 m of shore, or (ii) in a depth of water not exceeding 1.5 m; or (b) enough buoyant apparatus to accommodate not more than 40 per cent of the complement of the ship and enough life rafts or inflatable rescue platforms to accommodate that portion of the complement not accommodated by the buoyant apparatus. (4) Where, on April 27, 1996, a Class VI ship carried buoyant apparatus, the ship may continue to carry that apparatus instead of the survival craft referred to in paragraph (1)(a) if (a) the ship is 20 m or less in length; (b) the ship navigates in waters the temperature of which is 10°C or more; and (c) the aggregate capacity of the survival craft carried is sufficient to accommodate the complement. (5) A Class VI ship shall carry the following supply of lifejackets: (a) one for each member of the complement; and (b) enough that are suitable for children for at least 10 per cent of the complement or one for each child on board, whichever is greater. (6) A Class VI ship shall carry the following equipment: (a) for each life raft or inflatable rescue platform, the following: (i) where the ship is engaged on a voyage beyond the limits of a home-trade voyage, Class III, the Class A emergency pack set out in section 1 of Schedule I, (ii) if the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, the Class C emergency pack set out in section 3 of Schedule I, and (iii) if the ship is engaged on any other voyage, the Class B (Canadian) emergency pack set out in section 2.1 of Schedule I; (b) except where the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, the following distress signals: (i) six pyrotechnic distress signals of which three are rocket parachute flares, or (ii) where 12 Type C distress signals were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry; and (c) two lifebuoys, one of which has a buoyant lifeline attached. (7) A Class VI ship shall be provided with signs that indicate the location of life saving equipment that is not stowed in plain view. Class VII Ships(Ships that are over five tons gross tonnage, are certified to carry passengers, are not self-propelled and are towed or pushed by a ship or operated by a cable) 19. (1) A Class VII ship shall carry (a) where the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, enough life rafts or inflatable rescue platforms to accommodate the complement; and (b) where the ship is engaged on any other voyage, enough life rafts to accommodate the complement. (2) If a ship navigates in waters the temperature of which is 15°C or more, the requirement in respect of the accommodation capacity referred to in paragraph (1)(a) or (3)(b) may be met by counting not more than 33.33 per cent of the complement of the life raft or inflatable rescue platform as being in the water, holding on to the life raft or inflatable rescue platform. (3) A Class VII ship that navigates in waters the temperature of which is 15°C or more may carry, instead of the survival craft referred to in paragraph (1)(a), (a) one lifebuoy for every four members of the complement if the ship navigates (i) within 150 m of shore, or (ii) in a depth of water not exceeding 1.5 m; or (b) enough buoyant apparatus to accommodate not more than 40 per cent of the complement of the ship and enough life rafts or inflatable rescue platforms to accommodate that portion of the complement not accommodated by the buoyant apparatus. (4) Where, on April 27, 1996, a Class VII ship carried buoyant apparatus, the ship may continue to carry that apparatus instead of the survival craft referred to in paragraph (1)(a) if (a) the ship is 20 m or less in length; (b) the ship navigates in waters the temperature of which is 10°C or more; and (c) the aggregate capacity of the survival craft carried is sufficient to accommodate the complement. (5) A Class VII ship shall carry a suitable boat that is carried on board or towed. (6) A Class VII ship within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this subsection shall carry the supply of equipment set out in columns II and III of that item. TABLE
(7) A Class VII ship shall carry the following supply of lifejackets: (a) one for each member of the complement; and (b) enough that are suitable for children for at least 10 per cent of the complement or one for each child on board, whichever is greater. (8) A Class VII ship shall carry, for each life raft and each inflatable rescue platform, the following equipment: (a) if the ship is engaged on a voyage beyond the limits of a home-trade voyage, Class III, the Class A emergency pack set out in section 1 of Schedule I; (b) if the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, the Class C emergency pack set out in section 3 of Schedule I; and (c) if the ship is engaged on any other voyage, the Class B (Canadian) emergency pack set out in section 2.1 of Schedule I. (9) A Class VII ship shall carry, for each suitable boat, the equipment set out in section 5 of Schedule II. (10) A Class VII ship shall be provided with signs that indicate (a) the location of (i) survival craft and their launching devices, (i.1) lifejackets and lifejackets suitable for children, (ii) muster stations, and (iii) embarkation stations; and (b) directions to the muster and embarkation stations. Class VIII Ships [reserved]Class IX Ships(Ships that are over 15 tons gross tonnage and are (i) Safety Convention ships that are not certified to carry passengers, or that are certified to carry 12 or fewer passengers, on international voyages, or (ii) ships that are not Safety Convention ships and that are not certified to carry passengers, or that are certified to carry 12 or fewer passengers, on foreign voyages or home-trade voyages, Class I) Ships Other Than Tankers 20. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a Class IX ship that is not a tanker and is a Safety Convention ship or a ship engaged on a foreign voyage shall carry (a) Class 1 lifeboats not less than 7.3 m in length, each under davits, in accordance with paragraph (b) or (c), but where a ship is making home-trade IV or minor waters II voyages, the lifeboats may be Class 2; (b) subject to paragraph (c), (i) on each side of the ship, one or more lifeboats of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate the complement of which one shall be a motor lifeboat if the ship is of 1,600 tons, gross tonnage, or over, but no motor lifeboat need be carried on a ship that does not go more than 20 miles from land, (ii) in the case of a ship described in subsection (2) and a ship, other than a tug, that goes more than 20 miles from land, one or more life rafts of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate 50 per cent of the complement, and (iii) in the case of a tug, one or more life rafts of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate the complement; (c) if such ship is a whale factory, or fish processing or canning factory ship, (i) either (A) lifeboats, including one motor lifeboat, of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate 50 per cent of the complement on each side of the ship, or (B) lifeboats, including one motor lifeboat, of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate at least 37 1/2 per cent of the complement on each side of the ship and life rafts, capable of being launched by launching devices, of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate the portion of the complement not accommodated in the lifeboats and launching devices sufficient to launch all the life rafts required under this clause, fully loaded, in 30 minutes in calm conditions, (ii) life rafts, or additional life rafts, capable of being launched by launching devices if such devices are provided under subparagraph (i), of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate 50 per cent of the complement, (iii) on each side of the ship, an approved boat that is not over 8.5 m in length and may count towards the requirements of subparagraph (i) if it is a Class 1 lifeboat, and (iv) notwithstanding subsection 2(1) of Part I of Schedule IX, gravity-type davits for the launching of lifeboats and for the launching of emergency boats that, pursuant to subparagraph (iii), are counted towards the requirements of subparagraph (i); (d) eight lifebuoys; (e) the following supply of lifejackets, each fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light: (i) one for each member of the complement, and (ii) where the ship is a tug, at least two stowed in the wheelhouse and two stowed in the engine room; (f) one immersion suit, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (g) the following survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use: (i) two, if the ship is 300 tons or over but under 500 tons gross tonnage, and (ii) three, if the ship is 500 tons gross tonnage or over; (h) for each life raft, (i) where the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, a Class C emergency pack set out in section 3 of Schedule I, (ii) if the ship is engaged on a voyage not more than 20 nautical miles from shore, the Class B (Canadian) emergency pack set out in section 2.1 of Schedule I, and (iii) where the ship is engaged on any other voyage, a Class A emergency pack set out in section 1 of Schedule I; (i) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II and, for each approved boat, the equipment set out in section 2 of Schedule II; (j) a line-throwing appliance; (k) where the ship is engaged on a voyage other than a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, the following distress signals: (i) 12 rocket parachute flares, or (ii) where 12 Type A distress signals were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry; (l) the following SARTs: (i) if the ship is 20 m or over in length but under 500 tons gross tonnage, one SART stowed so that it is readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in one of the survival craft that are launched first, and (ii) if the ship is 500 tons gross tonnage or over, two SARTs stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in the two survival craft that are launched first; and (m) [Repealed, SOR/2000-261] (n) means of embarkation into survival craft. (1.1) Despite subparagraph (1)(l)(i), a ship that is under 300 tons gross tonnage and that on March 31, 2001 was required by these Regulations to carry two Class II EPIRBs may continue to carry them instead of a SART until one of the batteries of the Class II EPIRBs needs to be replaced. (2) Every Class IX ship that is a bulk carrier, other than a tanker, that is over 91.4m in length and makes voyages in the St. Lawrence River east of the Montreal entrance to the St. Lawrence Seaway shall include in its life saving equipment inflatable life rafts of sufficient capacity to accommodate half of the complement. (3) Where some of the persons carried on a ship described in subsection (2) are berthed in the forward part of the ship, inflatable life rafts of sufficient capacity to accommodate all of those persons shall be stowed forward and the remaining inflatable life rafts shall be stowed aft. (4) A ship of 150 m in length or over having no amidships superstructure shall carry, in addition to the life rafts required by subsection (1), a life raft that is capable of accommodating at least six persons and that is stowed as far forward as is reasonable and practicable. 21. [Repealed, SOR/96-218] 22. (1) Subject to subsection 20(2), a Class IX ship that is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class I, other than a tanker or a Safety Convention ship, shall carry (a) if 30.5 m in length or over, either (i) on each side of such ship, one or more Class 1 lifeboats not less than 4.9 m in length, each under davits and of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate the complement, (ii) on each side of the ship, one or more Class 1 lifeboats not less than 4.9 m in length, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats on either side have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, the aggregate capacity of the life rafts and lifeboats being sufficient to accommodate double the complement, or (iii) on one side of the ship, one or more Class 1 lifeboats not less than 4.9 m in length, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats have sufficient capacity to accommodate double the complement, the life rafts alone being capable of accommodating the complement; (b) if such ship is under 30.5 m in length, either (i) on each side of such ship, one or more Class 1 lifeboats not less than 4.9 m in length, each under davits and of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate the complement, (ii) on each side of the ship, one or more Class 1 lifeboats not less than 4.9 m in length, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats on either side have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, the aggregate capacity of the life rafts and lifeboats being sufficient to accommodate 1.5 times the complement, or (iii) on one side of the ship, one or more Class 1 lifeboats not less than 4.9 m in length, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats have sufficient capacity to accommodate 1.5 times the complement, the life rafts alone being capable of accommodating the complement, (c) if the requirements of paragraph (a) or (b) are impracticable, an approved boat that has a capacity of not less than 3.54 m3 and carries two or more equal-sized life rafts, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate 200 per cent of the complement; (d) [Repealed, SOR/96-218] (e) if such ship is a tug, in addition to the other requirements of this section, one or more life rafts with sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, but any life rafts provided to meet the requirements of paragraph (a), (b) or (c) may be counted toward the requirement of this paragraph; (f) if such ship is of 1600 tons, gross tonnage, or over, a Class 1 motor lifeboat not less than 4.9 m in length, under davits, which may count towards the lifeboat requirements elsewhere in this section; (g) where the ship is within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this paragraph, the supply of equipment set out in columns II to IV of that item: TABLE
(h) the following supply of lifejackets, each fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light: (i) one for each member of the complement, and (ii) where the ship is a tug, at least two stowed in the wheelhouse and two stowed in the engine room; (i) one immersion suit, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (j) the following number of survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use: (i) two, if the ship is 300 tons or over but under 500 tons gross tonnage, and (ii) three, if the ship is 500 tons gross tonnage or over; (k) for each life raft, the Class A emergency pack set out in section 1 of Schedule I; (l) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II and, for each approved boat, the equipment set out in section 2 of Schedule II; (m) where the ship is 150 tons gross tonnage or over, a line-throwing appliance; (n) the following distress signals: (i) 12 rocket parachute flares, or (ii) where 12 Type A distress signals or, in the case of a ship that is under 500 tons gross tonnage, six Type A distress signals, were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry; (o) the following SARTs: (i) if the ship is 20 m or over in length but under 500 tons gross tonnage, one SART stowed so that it is readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in one of the survival craft that are launched first, and (ii) if the ship is 500 tons gross tonnage or over, two SARTs stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in the two survival craft that are launched first; and(p) means of embarkation into survival craft. (2) Despite subparagraph (1)(o)(i), a ship that is under 300 tons gross tonnage and that on March 31, 2001 was required by these Regulations to carry two Class II EPIRBs may continue to carry them instead of a SART until one of the batteries of the Class II EPIRBs needs to be replaced. Tankers22.1 (1) A Class IX ship that is a tanker and is a Safety Convention ship or a ship engaged on a foreign voyage shall carry (a) where the ship is under 1,600 tons gross tonnage, on each side of the ship, one or more Class 1 lifeboats that are under davits, are not under 7.3 m in length and have an aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate the complement; (b) where the ship is 1,600 tons or over but under 3,000 tons gross tonnage, on each side of the ship and under gravity-type davits, the following lifeboats: (i) where the ship is engaged on a voyage more than 20 nautical miles from shore, one motor lifeboat, and (ii) one or more Class 1 lifeboats not under 7.3 m in length, the aggregate capacity of which is sufficient to accommodate that part of the complement not accommodated in the motor lifeboat; (c) where the ship is 3,000 tons gross tonnage or over, four lifeboats that are under gravity-type davits and are distributed equally on both sides of the ship, two of which are carried aft and two amidships or, where the ship has no amidships superstructure, are carried aft; (d) where the ship is engaged on a voyage more than 20 nautical miles from shore, the following life rafts: (i) one or more life rafts having an aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate 50 per cent of the complement, and (ii) where the ship is 150 m or over in length and has no amidships superstructure, a life raft that is capable of accommodating at least six persons and is stowed as far forward as is practicable; (e) eight lifebuoys; (f) one lifejacket, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (g) one immersion suit, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (h) the following survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use: (i) two, if the ship is 300 tons or over but under 500 tons gross tonnage, and (ii) three, if the ship is 500 tons gross tonnage or over; (i) for each life raft, at least the following equipment: (i) where the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, a Class C emergency pack set out in section 3 of Schedule I, (ii) if the ship is engaged on a voyage not more than 20 nautical miles from shore, the Class B (Canadian) emergency pack set out in section 2.1 of Schedule I, and (iii) where the ship is engaged on any other voyage, a Class A emergency pack set out in section 1 of Schedule I; (j) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II; (k) a line-throwing appliance; (l) where the ship is engaged on a voyage other than a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, the following distress signals: (i) 12 rocket parachute flares, or (ii) where 12 Type A distress signals were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry; (m) the following SARTs: (i) if the ship is 20 m or over in length but under 500 tons gross tonnage, one SART stowed so that it is readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in one of the survival craft that are launched first, and (ii) if the ship is 500 tons gross tonnage or over, two SARTs stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in the two survival craft that are launched first; and (n) [Repealed, SOR/2000-261] (o) means of embarkation into survival craft. (1.1) Despite subparagraph (1)(m)(i), a ship that is under 300 tons gross tonnage and that on March 31, 2001 was required by these Regulations to carry two Class II EPIRBs may continue to carry them instead of a SART until one of the batteries of the Class II EPIRBs needs to be replaced. (2) A Class IX ship that is not a Safety Convention ship and is a tanker engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class I, shall carry (a) where the ship is under 1,600 tons gross tonnage, on each side of the ship, one or more Class 1 lifeboats that are under davits, are 4.9 m or over in length and have an aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate the complement; (b) where the ship is 1,600 tons or over but under 3,000 tons gross tonnage, the following lifeboats, under gravity-type davits, (i) one motor lifeboat, and (ii) on each side of the ship, one or more Class 1 lifeboats that are 4.9 m or over in length, the aggregate capacity of which is sufficient to accommodate that part of the complement not accommodated in the motor lifeboat; (c) where the ship is 3,000 tons gross tonnage or over, four lifeboats, under gravity-type davits, (i) that are distributed equally on both sides of the ship, two of which are carried aft and two amidships or, where the ship has no amidships superstructure, are carried aft, and (ii) one of which is a motor lifeboat or, where the ship is 5,000 tons gross tonnage or over, two of which are motor lifeboats and are carried one on each side of the ship; (d) where the ship is within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this paragraph, the supply of equipment set out in columns II to IV of that item: TABLE
(e) one lifejacket, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (f) one immersion suit, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (g) the following number of survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use: (i) two, if the ship is 300 tons or over but under 500 tons gross tonnage, and (ii) three, if the ship is 500 tons gross tonnage or over; (h) for each life raft, the Class A emergency pack set out in section 1 of Schedule I; (i) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II; (j) where the ship is 150 tons gross tonnage or over, a line-throwing appliance; (k) the following distress signals: (i) 12 rocket parachute flares, or (ii) where 12 Type A distress signals or, in the case of a ship that is engaged on a voyage that does not go beyond the Gulf of St. Lawrence, six Type A distress signals, were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry; (l) the following SARTs: (i) if the ship is 20 m or over in length but under 500 tons gross tonnage, one SART stowed so that it is readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in one of the survival craft that are launched first, and (ii) if the ship is 500 tons gross tonnage or over, two SARTs stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in the two survival craft that are launched first; and (m) means of embarkation into survival craft. (2.1) Despite subparagraph (2)(l)(i), a ship that is under 300 tons gross tonnage and that on March 31, 2001 was required by these Regulations to carry two Class II EPIRBs may continue to carry them instead of a SART until one of the batteries of the Class II EPIRBs needs to be replaced. (3) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1)(c) and (2)(c), where it is not practicable to carry four lifeboats aft, a Class IX ship may carry two lifeboats, one on each side of the ship, if (a) each lifeboat (i) has the capacity sufficient to accommodate the complement and is not over (A) 8.5 m in length, where the ship is engaged on an international voyage or a foreign voyage, or (B) 7.9 m in length, where the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class I, and (ii) is stowed (A) as near as is safe and practicable to the waterline of the ship in its lightest seagoing condition, and (B) as far forward as is practicable and, in any case, at least 1.5 times its own length forward of the ship's propeller; and (b) life rafts having the capacity sufficient to accommodate 50 per cent of the complement are carried. Signs22.2 A Class IX ship shall be provided with signs that indicate (a) the location of (i) survival craft and their launching devices, and (ii) embarkation stations; and (b) directions to the embarkation stations. Class X Ships(Ships that are over 15 tons gross tonnage, are not Safety Convention ships and are not certified to carry passengers, or are certified to carry 12 or fewer passengers, on home-trade voyages, Class II, home-trade voyages, Class III, home-trade voyages, Class IV, inland voyages, Class I, inland voyages, Class II, minor waters voyages, Class I, or minor waters voyages, Class II) Ships Other Than Tankers 23. Subject to section 27.1, a Class X ship that is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class II, other than a tanker, shall carry (a) if the ship is 30.5 m or more in length (i) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats each of not less than 3.54 m3 capacity, each under davits, and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats each of not less than 3.54 m3 capacity, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats on either side have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, the aggregate capacity of the life rafts and lifeboats being sufficient to accommodate double the complement, (iii) on one side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats each of not less than 3.54 m3 capacity, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats have sufficient capacity to accommodate double the complement, the life rafts alone being capable of accommodating the complement, or (iv) in addition to two or more equal-sized life rafts, a Class 2 lifeboat or approved boat that has a capacity of not less than 3.54 m3 and a means of launching, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate 200 per cent of the complement; (b) if such ship is over 18.3 m but under 30.5 m in length, either (i) on each side one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, each under davits and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) on each side one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats on either side have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, the aggregate capacity of the life rafts and lifeboats being sufficient to accommodate 1.5 times the complement, (iii) one Class 1 lifeboat of not less than 2.12 m3 capacity, capable of being launched on either side of the ship and of sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, or (iv) a Class 2 lifeboat or approved boat that has a means of launching and the capacity to accommodate no fewer than four persons, in addition to two or more equal-sized life rafts, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate 150 per cent of the complement; (c) [Repealed, SOR/96-218] (d) if such ship is 18.3 m in length or under, (i) one Class 1 lifeboat of at least 1.61 m3 capacity, capable of being launched on either side of the ship, and of sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) a Class 2 lifeboat or suitable boat that has a means of launching and the capacity to accommodate no fewer than four persons, and one or more life rafts, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate 150 per cent of the complement and that of the life rafts alone being sufficient to accommodate the complement, or (iii) in the case of a ship other than a tug, two or more equal size life rafts of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate double the complement; (e) if such ship is a tug, in addition to the other requirements of this section, one or more life rafts with sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement but any life rafts provided to meet the requirements of paragraph (a), (b) or (d) may be counted toward the requirement of this paragraph; (f) a Class 1 motor lifeboat of at least 3.54 m3 capacity, under davits that may count towards the lifeboat requirements elsewhere in this section, but this paragraph does not apply to (i) a ship of less than 3,000 tons, gross tonnage, or (ii) a ship that does not go beyond the Gulf of St. Lawrence; 24. Subject to section 27.1, a Class X ship that is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class III, other than a tanker, shall carry (a) if such ship is 30.5 m in length or over, (i) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, each under davits, and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats on either side have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, the aggregate capacity of the life rafts and lifeboats being sufficient to accommodate 1.5 times the complement, or (iii) in addition to one or more life rafts, a Class 2 lifeboat or approved boat that has a capacity of not less than 2.12 m3 and a means of launching, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate 150 per cent of the complement and that of the life rafts alone being sufficient to accommodate the complement, but where a non-passenger ship carries more than one lifeboat, one lifeboat may be a Class 2 lifeboat; (b) if such ship is over 18.3 m but under 30.5 m in length, (i) on each side one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, each under davits and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) on each side one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats on either side have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, the aggregate capacity of the life rafts and lifeboats being sufficient to accommodate 1.5 times the complement, (iii) one Class 1 lifeboat of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, capable of being launched on either side of the ship and of sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, or (iv) in addition to one or more life rafts, a Class 2 lifeboat or approved boat that has the capacity to accommodate no fewer than four persons, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate 150 per cent of the complement and that of the life rafts alone being sufficient to accommodate the complement, but where a non-passenger ship carries more than one lifeboat, one lifeboat may be Class 2; (c) if such ship is 18.3 m in length or under, (i) one Class 1 lifeboat of at least 1.42 m3 capacity, capable of being launched on either side of the ship and of sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) a suitable boat and one or more life rafts, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate the complement, or (iii) in the case of a ship other than a tug, two or more equal size life rafts of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate double the complement; (d) if such ship is a tug, in addition to the other requirements of this section, one or more life rafts with sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, but any life rafts provided to meet the requirements of paragraph (a), (b) or (c) may be counted toward the requirement of this paragraph; 25. Subject to section 27.1, a Class X ship that is engaged on an inland voyage, Class I, other than a tanker, shall carry (a) if the ship is 30.5 m in length or over, either (i) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 3.54 m3 capacity, each under davits and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 3.54 m3 capacity, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats on either side have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, the aggregate capacity of the life rafts and lifeboats being sufficient to accommodate double the complement, or (iii) in addition to two or more life rafts, a Class 2 lifeboat or approved boat that has a capacity of not less than 3.54 m3 and a means of launching, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate 200 per cent of the complement and that of the life rafts alone being sufficient to accommodate the complement, but where a non-passenger ship carries more than one lifeboat, one lifeboat may be a Class 2 lifeboat; (b) where the distance from any accommodation to the nearest equipment required under paragraph (a) exceeds 91.4 m, one or more life rafts readily available to and sufficient to accommodate all persons housed in such accommodation, but this equipment need not be additional to life rafts already carried in accordance with paragraph (a); (c) if such ship is over 18.3 m but under 30.5 m in length, (i) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, each under davits, and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats on either side have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, the aggregate capacity of the life rafts and lifeboats being sufficient to accommodate 1.5 times the complement, (iii) one Class 1 lifeboat of not less than 2.12 m3 capacity, capable of being launched on either side of the ship and of sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, or (iv) in addition to one or more life rafts, a Class 2 lifeboat or approved boat that has a means of launching and the capacity to accommodate no fewer than four persons, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate 150 per cent of the complement and that of the life rafts alone being sufficient to accommodate the complement, but where a non-passenger ship carries more than one lifeboat, one lifeboat may be Class 2; (d) if such ship is 18.3 m in length or under, (i) one Class 1 lifeboat of at least 1.42 m3 capacity, capable of being launched on either side of the ship and of sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) a Class 2 lifeboat or suitable boat that has a capacity of not less than 1.42 m3 and a means of launching and one or more life rafts, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate the complement, or (iii) in the case of a ship other than a tug, two or more equal size life rafts of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate double the complement; (e) if such ship is a tug, in addition to the other requirements of this section, one or more life rafts with sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, but any life rafts provided to meet the requirements of paragraph (a), (c) or (d), may be counted toward the requirement of this paragraph; 26. Subject to section 27.1, a Class X ship that is engaged on an inland voyage, Class II, or a minor waters voyage, Class I, other than a tanker, shall carry (a) if such ship is 30.5 m in length or over, (i) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, each under davits and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats on either side have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, the aggregate capacity of the life rafts and lifeboats being sufficient to accommodate 1.5 times the complement, or (iii) in addition to one or more life rafts, a Class 2 lifeboat or approved boat that has a capacity of not less than 2.12 m3 and a means of launching, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate 150 per cent of the complement and that of the life rafts alone being sufficient to accommodate the complement, but where a non-passenger ship carries more than one lifeboat, one lifeboat may be Class 2; (b) where the distance from any accommodation to the nearest equipment required under paragraph (a) exceeds 91.4 m, life rafts readily available to and sufficient to accommodate all persons housed in such accommodation, but this equipment need not be additional to life rafts already carried in accordance with paragraph (a); (c) if such ship is over 18.3 m but under 30.5 m in length, (i) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, each under davits and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) on each side thereof, one or more Class 1 lifeboats, each of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, each under davits, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats on either side have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, (iii) one Class 1 lifeboat of at least 2.12 m3 capacity, capable of being launched on either side of the ship and of sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, or (iv) in addition to one or more life rafts, a Class 2 lifeboat or approved boat that has a means of launching and the capacity to accommodate no fewer than four persons, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate the complement, but where a non-passenger ship carries more than one lifeboat, one lifeboat may be Class 2; (d) if such ship is 18.3 m in length or under, either (i) one Class 1 lifeboat of at least 1.42 m3 capacity, capable of being launched on either side of the ship and of sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) a suitable boat and one or more life rafts, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate the complement, or (iii) in the case of a ship other than a tug, two or more equal size life rafts of aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate double the complement; (e) if such ship is a tug, in addition to the other requirements of this section, one or more life rafts with sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, but any life rafts provided to meet the requirements of paragraph (a), (c) or (d) may be counted toward the requirement of this paragraph; 27. Subject to section 27.1, a Class X ship that is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, other than a tanker, shall carry (a) if such ship is 18.3 m in length or over, (i) one or more Class 2 lifeboats, each of at least 1.42 m3 capacity, each with means of launching and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) a Class 2 lifeboat that has a capacity of not less than 1.42 m3 and a means of launching, and one or more life rafts or inflatable rescue platforms, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate the complement, or (iii) one or more life rafts sufficient for the complement; (b) if such ship is under 18.3 m in length, (i) one or more Class 2 lifeboats, each of at least 1.42 m3 capacity, each with means of launching and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) a suitable boat and one or more life rafts or inflatable rescue platforms, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate the complement or, where the carriage of a suitable boat is impracticable, sufficient life rafts or inflatable rescue platforms to accommodate the complement, or (iii) one or more life rafts sufficient for the complement; (c) if such ship is a tug with a complement of two or more, in addition to the other requirements of this section, one or more life rafts with sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, but any life rafts provided to meet the requirements of paragraph (a) or (b) may be counted toward the requirement of this paragraph; 27.1 (1) A Class X ship, other than a tanker, that is a bulk carrier, is over 91.4 m in length and is engaged on a voyage on the St. Lawrence River east of the Montreal entrance to the St. Lawrence Seaway shall include in its life saving equipment life rafts of sufficient capacity to accommodate 50 per cent of the complement. (2) Where some of the persons carried on a ship referred to in subsection (1) are berthed in the forward part of the ship, life rafts of sufficient capacity to accommodate all of those persons shall be stowed forward and the remaining life rafts shall be stowed aft. 27.2 (1) A Class X ship, other than a tanker or a tug, that is engaged on a voyage set out in column I of an item of the table to this subsection and is within the length range set out in column II of that item shall carry the supply of equipment set out in columns III to V of that item. TABLE
(2) A Class X ship that is a tug shall carry (a) if the tug is 25 m in length or over, (i) two lifebuoys fitted with self-igniting lights, (ii) two lifebuoys fitted with buoyant lifelines, and (iii) two additional lifebuoys; and (b) if the tug is less than 25 m in length, (i) two lifebuoys that are arranged so as to float free if the tug suddenly capsizes, (ii) one lifebuoy fitted with a self-igniting light, and (iii) one lifebuoy fitted with a buoyant lifeline. (3) A Class X ship, other than a tanker, shall carry (a) the following supply of lifejackets, each fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light: (i) one for each member of the complement, and (ii) where the ship is a tug, at least two stowed in the wheelhouse and two stowed in the engine room; (b) where the ship is engaged on a voyage other than a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, one immersion suit, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (c) the following number of survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use: (i) two, in the case of a ship that is 300 tons or over but under 500 tons gross tonnage and is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class II, or a home-trade voyage, Class III, and (ii) three, in the case of a ship that is 500 tons gross tonnage or over and is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class II, or a home-trade voyage, Class III; and (d) for each life raft, (i) where the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class II, the Class A emergency pack set out in section 1 of Schedule I, (ii) where the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, the Class C emergency pack set out in section 3 of Schedule I, and (iii) in any other case, the Class B (Canadian) emergency pack set out in section 2.1 of Schedule I; (e) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II and, for each approved boat, the equipment set out in section 2 of Schedule II; (f) for each suitable boat, the equipment set out in section 5 of Schedule II; (g) if the ship is 500 tons gross tonnage or over and is engaged on a voyage other than a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, a line-throwing appliance; (h) the following distress signals: (i) where the ship is under 85 m in length, 12 pyrotechnic distress signals of which six are rocket parachute flares, (ii) where the ship is 85 m or over in length, 12 rocket parachute flares, or (iii) where the following distress signals were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry: (A) in the case of a ship engaged on a voyage that does not go beyond the Gulf of St. Lawrence, six Type A distress signals, (B) in the case of a ship engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class II or an inland voyage, Class I, 12 Type A distress signals, (C) in the case of a ship engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class III, 12 Type B distress signals, and (D) in the case of a ship engaged on an inland voyage, Class II, six Type B distress signals; (i) means of embarkation into survival craft, except where the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV or a minor waters voyage, Class II; and (j) the following SARTs: (i) in the case of a ship that is 300 tons or over but under 500 tons gross tonnage and is engaged on a voyage beyond the VHF coverage area or sea area A1, one SART stowed so that it is readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in one of the survival craft that are launched first, and (ii) in the case of a ship that is 500 tons gross tonnage or over and is engaged on a voyage beyond the VHF coverage area or sea area A1, two SARTs stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in the two survival craft that are launched first. Tankers27.3 A Class X ship that is a tanker shall carry (a) where the ship is under 1,600 tons gross tonnage, on each side of the ship, one or more Class 1 lifeboats under davits, each of which has a capacity of not less than 3.54 m3 and the aggregate capacity of which is sufficient to accommodate the complement; (b) where the ship is 1,600 tons or over but under 3,000 tons gross tonnage, the following lifeboats, under gravity-type davits, (i) one motor lifeboat, and (ii) on each side of the ship, one or more Class 1 lifeboats that are 4.9 m in length or over, the aggregate capacity of which is sufficient to accommodate that part of the complement not accommodated in the motor lifeboat; (c) where the ship is 3,000 tons gross tonnage or over, four lifeboats, under gravity-type davits, (i) that are distributed equally on both sides of the ship, two of which are carried aft and two amidships or, where the ship has no amidships superstructure, are carried aft, and (ii) one of which is a motor lifeboat or, where the ship is 5,000 tons gross tonnage or over, two of which are motor lifeboats and are carried one on each side of the ship; (d) where the ship is within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this paragraph, the supply of equipment set out in columns II to IV of that item: TABLE
(e) one lifejacket, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (f) one immersion suit, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (g) the following number of survival craft VHF radiotelephone apparatus stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use: (i) two, in the case of a ship that is 300 tons or over but under 500 tons gross tonnage and is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class II, or a home-trade voyage, Class III, and (ii) three, in the case of a ship that is 500 tons gross tonnage or over and is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class II, or a home-trade voyage, Class III; (h) for each life raft, (i) if the ship is engaged on a voyage that does not go beyond the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Class B (Canadian) emergency pack set out in section 2.1 of Schedule I, (ii) if the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, the Class C emergency pack set out in section 3 of Schedule I, and (iii) in any other case, the Class A emergency pack set out in section 1 of Schedule I; (i) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II; (j) if the ship is 500 tons gross tonnage or over and is engaged on a voyage other than a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, a line-throwing appliance; (k) the following distress signals: (i) 12 rocket parachute flares, or (ii) where 12 Type A distress signals or, in the case of a ship engaged on a voyage that does not go beyond the Gulf of St. Lawrence, six Type A distress signals, were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry; (l) means of embarkation into survival craft, except where the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV or a minor waters voyage, Class II; and (m) the following SARTs: (i) in the case of a ship that is 300 tons or over but under 500 tons gross tonnage and is engaged on a voyage beyond the VHF coverage area or sea area A1, one SART stowed so that it is readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in one of the survival craft that are launched first, and (ii) in the case of a ship that is 500 tons gross tonnage or over and is engaged on a voyage beyond the VHF coverage area or sea area A1, two SARTs stowed so that they are readily accessible for immediate use and for placing in the two survival craft that are launched first. Signs27.4 A Class X ship shall be provided with signs that indicate (a) the location of (i) survival craft and their launching devices, and (ii) embarkation stations; and (b) directions to the embarkation stations. Class XI Ships(Ships that are over 15 tons gross tonnage, are not certified to carry passengers but carry a crew, are not self-propelled and are towed or pushed by a ship or operated by a cable) 28. (1) A Class XI ship that is engaged on a voyage more than 20 nautical miles from shore shall carry (a) if the ship is 30.5 m in length or over, (i) one or more Class 1 lifeboats with means of launching, each of not less than 3.54 m3 capacity, and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) one or more Class 1 lifeboats with means of launching, each of not less than 3.54 m3 capacity, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, or (iii) in addition to one or more life rafts, a Class 2 lifeboat or approved boat that has a capacity of not less than 3.54 m3 and a means of launching, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate the complement; but where the distance from any accommodation to the nearest lifeboat, approved boat or life raft exceeds 91.4 m the ship shall carry one or more additional life rafts readily available and sufficient to accommodate all persons housed in that accommodation; (b) if the ship is over 18.3 m but under 30.5 m in length, (i) one or more Class 1 lifeboats with means of launching, each of not less than 2.12 m3 capacity, and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) one or more Class 1 lifeboats with means of launching, each of not less than 2.12 m3 capacity, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, or (iii) in addition to one or more life rafts, a Class 2 lifeboat or approved boat that has a means of launching and the capacity to accommodate no fewer than four persons, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate the complement; and (c) if the ship is 18.3 m in length or under, (i) a Class 1 lifeboat with means of launching, of not less than 1.61 m3 capacity, and of sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) a Class 1 lifeboat with means of launching, of not less than 1.61 m3 capacity, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboat have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, or (iii) a Class 2 lifeboat or suitable boat that has a means of launching, and one or more life rafts, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate the complement. (2) Subject to subsection (3), a Class XI ship that is engaged on a voyage not more than 20 nautical miles from shore shall carry (a) if the ship is 30.5 m in length or over, (i) one or more Class 1 lifeboats with means of launching, each of not less than 2.12 m3 capacity, and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) one or more Class 1 lifeboats with means of launching, each of not less than 2.12 m3 capacity, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, or (iii) in addition to one or more life rafts, a Class 2 lifeboat or approved boat that has a capacity of not less than 2.12 m3 and a means of launching, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate the complement; but where the distance from any accommodation to the nearest lifeboat, approved boat or life raft exceeds 91.4 m, the ship shall carry one or more additional life rafts readily available and sufficient to accommodate all persons housed in that accommodation; (b) if the ship is over 18.3 m but under 30.5 m in length, (i) one or more Class 1 lifeboats with means of launching, each of not less than 2.12 m3 capacity, and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) one or more Class 1 lifeboats with means of launching, each of not less than 2.12 m3 capacity, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboats have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, or (iii) in addition to one or more life rafts, a Class 2 lifeboat or approved boat that has a means of launching and the capacity to accommodate no fewer than four persons, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate the complement; and (c) if the ship is 18.3 m in length or under, (i) a Class 1 lifeboat with means of launching, of not less than 1.42 m3 capacity, and of sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, (ii) a Class 1 lifeboat with means of launching, of not less than 1.42 m3 capacity, and one or more life rafts that together with the lifeboat have sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement, or (iii) a Class 2 lifeboat or suitable boat that has a means of launching, and one or more life rafts, the aggregate capacity of those survival craft being sufficient to accommodate the complement. (3) A Class XI ship that engages solely on home-trade voyages, Class IV, or minor waters voyages, Class II, shall carry (a) one or more Class 2 lifeboats with means of launching, each of not less than 1.42 m3 capacity and of sufficient aggregate capacity to accommodate the complement; or (b) a Class 2 lifeboat or suitable boat with a means of launching, and one or more life rafts of sufficient capacity to accommodate the complement. (4) In addition to meeting the requirements of subsections (1) to (3), a Class XI ship that carries its survival craft more than 100 m from an area where persons are berthed shall carry, readily available to the persons berthed there, enough life rafts to accommodate them. (4) In addition to meeting the requirements of subsections (1) to (3), a Class XI ship that carries its survival craft more than 100 m from an area where persons are berthed shall carry, readily available to the persons berthed there, enough life rafts to accommodate them. 29. (1) A Class XI ship that is within the length range set out in column I of an item of the table to this subsection shall carry the supply of equipment set out in columns II to IV of that item. TABLE
(2) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (1), a Class XI ship need not carry more lifebuoys than there are members of the complement. 30. A Class XI ship shall carry (a) one lifejacket, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (b) where the ship is engaged on a voyage other than a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, one immersion suit, fitted with a whistle and a personal locator light, for each member of the complement; (c) where the ship is engaged on a voyage more than 20 nautical miles from shore, a loud hailer or an equally efficient means of communication with the complement; (d) for each life raft, (i) if the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class I, or a home-trade voyage, Class II, beyond the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Class A emergency pack set out in section 1 of Schedule I, (ii) if the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, the Class C emergency pack set out in section 3 of Schedule I, and (iii) in any other case, the Class B (Canadian) emergency pack set out in section 2.1 of Schedule I; (e) for each lifeboat, the equipment set out in section 1 of Schedule II and, for each approved boat, the equipment set out in section 2 of Schedule II; (f) for each suitable boat, the equipment set out in section 5 of Schedule II; (g) one line-throwing appliance, unless the ship (i) is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, or a minor waters voyage, Class II, or (ii) is making a voyage solely under tow and the tow boat is equipped with a line-throwing appliance; and (h) the following distress signals: (i) six rocket parachute flares, or (ii) where the following distress signals were carried on April 27, 1996, those distress signals until their date of expiry: (A) in the case of a ship engaged on a voyage two nautical miles or more but not more than 20 from shore, six Type B distress signals, and (B) in the case of a ship engaged on a voyage more than 20 nautical miles from shore, six Type A distress signals. Signs31. A Class XI ship shall be provided with signs that indicate (a) the location of (i) survival craft and their launching devices, and (ii) embarkation stations; and (b) directions to the embarkation stations. |
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