CANADA SHIPPING ACT

Life Saving Equipment Regulations

CRC, Vol. XVI, c. 1436

• Short Title
• Interpretation
• Application
• GENERAL
  • PART I
  • PART II
  • PART III
• SCHEDULE I
• SCHEDULE II
• SCHEDULE III
• SCHEDULE IV
• SCHEDULE V
• SCHEDULE V.1
  • LIFEBOAT STANDARDS FOR NEW SHIPS
• SCHEDULE VI
  • MEANS OF EMBARKATION INTO SURVIVAL CRAFT
• SCHEDULE VII
  • RESCUE BOATS AND EMERGENCY BOATS
• SCHEDULE VIII
  • LIFE RAFTS AND INFLATABLE RESCUE PLATFORMS
• SCHEDULE IX
  • LAUNCHING DEVICES AND RECOVERY ARRANGEMENTS
  • PART I
    • REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING SHIPS
  • PART II
    • REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW SHIPS
• SCHEDULE X - Repealed
• SCHEDULE XI - Repealed
• SCHEDULE XII
  • LINE-THROWING APPLIANCES
• SCHEDULE XIII
  • THERMAL PROTECTIVE AIDS
• SCHEDULE XIV
  • LIFEBUOYS AND LIFEBUOY EQUIPMENT
• SCHEDULE XV
  • SUITABLE BOATS AND EMERGENCY BOATS ON EXISTING SHIPS

• SCHEDULES XVI - Repealed

• SCHEDULES XVII - Repealed

• Established by the CONSOLIDATED REGULATIONS OF CANADA, 1978.

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SCHEDULE V.1
(Section 121)

LIFEBOAT STANDARDS FOR NEW SHIPS

1. Every lifeboat shall meet

(a) the requirements of Regulations 41.1 to 41.7 of Chapter III of the Safety Convention, as amended from time to time; and

(b) the following requirements of Chapter III of the Safety Convention:

(i) in the case of a partially enclosed lifeboat, Regulations 42.2 to 42.4, and

(ii) in the case of a totally enclosed or free-fall lifeboat, Regulations 44.2 to 44.6.

2. (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), every lifeboat shall be tested in accordance with section 6 of Part 1 of International Maritime Organization Resolution A.689(17), adopted on November 6, 1991 and entitled Testing of Life-Saving Appliances, as amended from time to time.

(2) The lifeboat seating test described in section 6.8.1 of the Resolution referred to in subsection (1) shall be conducted with the test subjects wearing, instead of lifejackets, inherently buoyant

(a) marine anti-exposure work suits that meet the requirements of Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-65.21-M89, published in June 1989 and entitled Marine Anti-exposure Work Suit Systems, as amended from time to time; or

(b) immersion suits that meet the requirements of Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-65.16-M89, published in February 1989 and entitled Marine Abandonment Immersion Suit Systems, as amended from time to time.

(3) The lifeboat cold engine starting test described in sections 6.11.2 to 6.11.4 of the Resolution referred to in subsection (1) shall also be carried out with the engine, and its fuel and coolant, in a chamber at a temperature of -30°C.

3. Every lifeboat shall be marked, in clearly legible permanent characters,

(a) with its dimensions, complement, Board approval number, date of manufacture and the manufacturer's name and serial number;

(b) on each side of the bow, in upper-case letters at least 100 mm in height, with the name and port of registry of the ship that carries the lifeboat; and

(c) with the call sign of the ship that carries the lifeboat and the number of the lifeboat, in such a way that both are clearly visible from above.

4. (1) Every lifeboat carried on a Safety Convention ship shall be provided with retro-reflective material that

(a) is fitted in the manner set out in section 1 of Annex 1 to International Maritime Organization Resolution A.658(16), adopted on October 19, 1989 and entitled Use and Fitting of Retro-Reflective Materials on Life-Saving Appliances, as amended from time to time; and

(b) meets the technical specifications set out in Annex 2 of the Resolution referred to in paragraph (a).

(2) Every lifeboat carried on a ship that is not a Safety Convention ship shall be provided with retro-reflective material that

(a) is fitted in the manner set out in the Resolution referred to in paragraph (1)(a); and

(b) meets the technical specifications set out in the following Canadian General Standards Board Standards, as amended from time to time:

(i) in the case of material fitted on flexible surfaces, sections 4 and 5 of 62-GP-12, Standard for: Marking Material, Retroreflective, Enclosed Lens, Flexible Type, dated January 1975, and

(ii) in the case of material fitted on rigid surfaces, the provisions referred to in subparagraph (i) or sections 5 and 6 of 62-GP-11M, Standard for: Marking Material, Retroreflective Enclosed Lens, Adhesive Backing, dated May 1978.

5. A lifeboat that is fitted with a self-contained air support system shall be

(a) designed so that, for a period of not less than 10 minutes with all entrances and openings closed and the engine running normally,

(i) the air in the lifeboat remains safe and breathable, and

(ii) the atmospheric pressure inside the lifeboat never falls below the outside pressure nor exceeds it by more than 20 mbar; and

(b) provided with visual indicators that continuously indicate the pressure of the air supply within the air support system.

6. (1) A lifeboat that is fire-protected shall be designed so that, when waterborne, it is capable of protecting the complement, when subjected to a continuous oil fire that envelops the lifeboat for a period of not less than eight minutes.

(2) Where a lifeboat referred to in subsection (1) is fitted with a water spray system, the system shall be designed so that

(a) water for the system is drawn from the sea by a self-priming motor pump;

(b) the flow of the water over the exterior of the lifeboat may be turned on and off;

(c) the sea-water intake prevents the intake of flammable liquids from the sea surface; and

(d) the system provides for flushing with fresh water and complete draining.

7. A lifeboat that is fitted with a fixed VHF radiotelephone apparatus shall be equipped with a cabin that is large enough to accommodate the apparatus and the person using it.

SCHEDULE VI
(Paragraph 5.2(c) and section 132)

MEANS OF EMBARKATION INTO SURVIVAL CRAFT

1. (1) Means of embarkation into survival craft shall be designed so that

(a) all lifeboats may be boarded and launched from the stowed position or an embarkation deck;

(b) davit-launched life rafts may be boarded and launched from

(i) a position immediately adjacent to the stowed position, or

(ii) where the life rafts are stowed in a location providing for easy side-to-side transfer at a single open-deck level, the location to which the life rafts are transferred prior to launching; and

(c) davit-launched survival craft may be brought against the side of the ship at the embarkation station and held alongside so that persons may safely embark.

(2) Means of embarkation into rescue boats shall be designed so that

(a) where the rescue boat is certified as a lifeboat and the other lifeboats carried by the ship are boarded by the complement and launched from an embarkation deck, the rescue boat may be boarded by its crew and launched, with the crew on board,

(i) from the embarkation deck, or

(ii) directly from the stowed position; and

(b) in any other case, the rescue boat may be boarded by its crew and launched, with the crew on board, directly from the stowed position.

2. (1) On an existing ship, the means of embarkation into survival craft that have been launched shall

(a) be placed at each embarkation station; and

(b) consist of a Jacob's ladder with hardwood steps that are

(i) at least 19 mm deep, 460 mm long and 100 mm wide,

(ii) equally spaced from the other steps by a distance of 355 mm, and

(iii) secured so that they remain horizontal.

(2) At each embarkation station for life rafts for which launching devices are not provided, the means of embarkation referred to in subsection (1) shall be sufficient in number having regard to the number of persons expected to be embarked at the station, and may be supplemented by knotted manila lifelines.

3. (1) On a new ship that is a passenger ship, the means of embarkation into survival craft that have been launched shall be

(a) a slide or chute that is an integral part of a marine evacuation system; or

(b) if the embarkation deck is less than 4 m above the waterline of the ship in its lightest seagoing condition, an embarkation ladder that meets the requirements of this section.

(2) Means of embarkation shall be provided as follows:

(a) in the case of a slide or chute, at least one on each side of the ship; and

(b) in the case of an embarkation ladder, one at each embarkation station or at every two adjacent embarkation stations.

(3) Every step of an embarkation ladder shall be

(a) made of hardwood that is smoothly machined and free from knots or other irregularities, sharp edges or splinters, or made of another material with equivalent resistance, strength and durability;

(b) provided with a non-slip surface;

(c) at least 25 mm deep, not including the non-slip surface, and at least 480 mm long and 115 mm wide;

(d) equally spaced from the other steps at a distance of not less than 300 mm and not more than 380 mm; and

(e) secured so that it remains horizontal.

(4) Subject to subsection (5), the side ropes of an embarkation ladder shall consist of two uncovered manila ropes on each side that are

(a) not less than 65 mm in circumference; and

(b) continuous with no joints below the top step.

(5) A material other than manila rope may be used for the side ropes of an embarkation ladder if the dimensions, the breaking strength, and the weathering, stretching and gripping properties of the material are at least equivalent to those of manila rope.

(6) Side ropes that are made of manila rope or other natural fibre shall be replaced annually.

4. Means of embarkation shall be

(a) kept ready for immediate use; and

(b) capable of extending from the embarkation deck to the waterline when the ship is in its lightest seagoing condition, under 10° of trim and listing 20°.

SCHEDULE VII
(Sections 121)

RESCUE BOATS AND EMERGENCY BOATS

General Requirements for Rescue Boats

1. Every rescue boat shall meet the requirements of Regulation 47.1 of Chapter III of the Safety Convention.

2. (1) Subject to subsection (2), every rescue boat shall be tested in accordance with section 7 of Part 1 of International Maritime Organization Resolution A.689(17), adopted on November 6, 1991 and entitled Testing of Life-Saving Appliances, as amended from time to time.

(2) The rescue boat seating test described in section 7.1.3 of the Resolution referred to in subsection (1) shall be conducted with the test subjects wearing, instead of lifejackets, inherently buoyant

(a) marine anti-exposure work suits that meet the requirements of Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-65.21-M89, published in June 1989 and entitled Marine Anti-exposure Work Suit Systems, as amended from time to time; or

(b) immersion suits that meet the requirements of Canadian General Standards Board Standard CAN/CGSB-65.16-M89, published in February 1989 and entitled Marine Abandonment Immersion Suit Systems, as amended from time to time.

3. Rigid rescue boats shall be constructed of rubber, steel, aluminum, fibrous glass-reinforced plastics (GRP) or any other material that provides equivalent or superior physical properties and durability in a marine environment.

4. Where a rudder is provided, it shall be permanently fitted to the rescue boat.

5. Every rescue boat shall be marked, in clearly legible, permanent characters,

(a) on each side of the bow, in letters not less than 100 mm in height, with the name and port of registry of the ship that the rescue boat serves;

(b) with the call sign of the ship that the rescue boat serves and the number of the rescue boat, in such a way that both are clearly visible from above; and

(c) with the following information:

(i) its dimensions,

(ii) the manufacturer's name, logo or trade-mark,

(iii) its serial number,

(iv) the month and year of manufacture,

(v) the complement, and

(vi) the Board approval number.

6. (1) Every rescue boat carried on a Safety Convention ship shall be provided with retro-reflective material that

(a) is fitted in the manner set out in section 1 of Annex 1 to International Maritime Organization Resolution A.658(16), adopted on October 19, 1989 and entitled Use and Fitting of Retro-Reflective Materials on Life-Saving Appliances, as amended from time to time; and

(b) meets the technical specifications set out in Annex 2 of the Resolution referred to in paragraph (a).

(2) Every rescue boat carried on a ship that is not a Safety Convention ship shall be provided with retro-reflective material that

(a) is fitted in the manner set out in the Resolution referred to in paragraph (1)(a); and

(b) meets the technical specifications set out in the following Canadian General Standards Board Standards, as amended from time to time:

(i) in the case of material fitted on flexible surfaces, sections 4 and 5 of 62-GP-12, Standard for: Marking Material, Retroreflective, Enclosed Lens, Flexible Type, dated January 1975, and

(ii) in the case of material fitted on rigid surfaces, the provisions referred to in subparagraph (i) or sections 5 and 6 of 62-GP-11M, Standard for: Marking Material, Retroreflective Enclosed Lens, Adhesive Backing, dated May 1978.

Additional Requirements for Inflated Rescue Boats

7. (1) Every inflated rescue boat shall have a non-return valve fitted to each buoyancy compartment to allow the boat to be inflated by hand.

(2) The non-return valve of each buoyancy compartment shall

(a) enable the boat to be inflated by compressed air or gas, or both; and

(b) be so arranged or fitted as to prevent accidental deflation.

(3) Each buoyancy compartment shall be fitted with a pressure relief valve that

(a) is designed to allow gas or air to escape if the pressure exceeds a level that is safe for the compartment to carry; and

(b) reseats at a pressure that maintains the rigidity of the compartment.

(4) Gas that is used to inflate a rescue boat shall be non-flammable and non-toxic.

8. (1) All cordage, webbing and thread used in the construction of an inflated rescue boat or in its fittings or equipment shall be inherently rot-proof.

(2) All cordage shall be attached to the inflated rescue boat so that, if the cordage is accidentally detached, the buoyancy compartments are not damaged.

General Requirements for Emergency Boats

9. (1) Emergency boats shall be

(a) not less than 2.5 m and not more than 8.5 m in length;

(b) capable of carrying no fewer than four seated persons; and

(c) constructed of rubber, steel, aluminium, fibrous glassreinforced plastics (GRP) or any other material that provides equivalent or superior physical properties and durability in a marine environment.

(2) Emergency boats may be either rigid or inflated.

10. Arrangements for towing and marshalling life rafts shall be permanently fitted in every emergency boat and shall have a safety factor of at least 6:1.

11. (1) Every emergency boat shall be of such form and proportions that it has positive stability in a seaway when loaded with its full complement and equipment.

(2) Every emergency boat shall be capable of maintaining positive stability when it is in an upright position in calm water, flooded and loaded with its full complement and equipment.

12. (1) An emergency boat shall provide seating that

(a) is thwarts, side benches or fixed chairs or is on the deck space;

(b) does not interfere with the positive stability of the emergency boat; and

(c) is capable of supporting the total mass of the number of persons for which it is designed, assuming each person to have a mass of 75 kg.

(2) An emergency boat may accommodate, at a maximum, the number of persons, all wearing lifejackets, that can be seated in the seating referred to in subsection (1) without interfering with the means of propulsion of the emergency boat or the operation of any of its equipment.

13. (1) Every emergency boat shall be fitted with a drain that has a non-return valve.

(2) Each drain valve shall be

(a) provided with a cap or plug to close the drain valve; and

(b) readily accessible from inside the boat.

(3) The position of each drain valve shall be clearly indicated.

14. Every emergency boat shall be provided with a means of bailing or be automatically self-bailing.

15. (1) Every emergency boat shall be provided with a means of steering.

(2) Where a wheel or other remote steering mechanism is provided in an emergency boat, a tiller or other means of controlling the rudder or propeller direction in case of failure of the steering mechanism shall be provided.

(3) Where a rudder is provided, it shall be permanently fitted to the emergency boat.

16. A buoyant lifeline shall be becketed to the gunwale around the outside of an emergency boat but not near the rudder or propeller.

17. (1) An emergency boat shall be fitted with an approved inboard or outboard motor.

(2) An outboard motor that is gasoline-driven shall have a fuel system that is free of leaks.

(3) An inboard motor for an emergency boat shall not be gasoline-driven.

(4) A motor that is not gasoline-driven shall use fuel with a flashpoint that is above 43°C in a closed-cup test.

(5) Where starter batteries are used for motors, they shall be fitted in a watertight enclosure that is

(a) separate from the motor; and

(b) provided with a fitted top that has vents for necessary gas venting.

18. An emergency boat shall be capable of

(a) proceeding ahead at a speed of at least six knots when loaded with its full complement and equipment and with all of its engine-powered auxiliary equipment in operation;

(b) manoeuvring at any speed of up to six knots; and

(c) operating at its maximum speed for a period of at least four hours.

19. Waterproof instructions, in English and French, for starting and operating the propulsion system of an emergency boat shall be provided and mounted in a conspicuous place near its motor starting controls.

20. (1) Every emergency boat shall be marked, in clearly legible permanent characters, with

(a) its dimensions;

(b) the manufacturer's name, logo or trade-mark;

(c) its serial number;

(d) the month and year of manufacture;

(e) the complement; and

(f) the Board approval number.

(2) Where permanent markings are made on an inflated emergency boat, the substance used for marking shall not contain ingredients harmful to the fabric of the boat.

21. (1) Every emergency boat carried on a Safety Convention ship shall be provided with retro-reflective material that

(a) is fitted in the manner set out in section 1 of Annex 1 to International Maritime Organization Resolution A.658(16), adopted on October 19, 1989 and entitled Use and Fitting of Retro-Reflective Materials on Life-Saving Appliances, as amended from time to time; and

(b) meets the technical specifications set out in Annex 2 of the Resolution referred to in paragraph (a).

(2) Every emergency boat carried on a ship that is not a Safety Convention ship shall be provided with retro-reflective material that

(a) is fitted in the manner set out in the Resolution referred to in paragraph (1)(a); and

(b) meets the technical specifications set out in the following Canadian General Standards Board Standards, as amended from time to time:

(i) in the case of material fitted on flexible surfaces, sections 4 and 5 of 62-GP-12, Standard for: Marking Material, Retroreflective, Enclosed Lens, Flexible Type, dated January 1975, and

(ii) in the case of material fitted on rigid surfaces, the provisions referred to in subparagraph (i) or sections 5 and 6 of 62-GP-11M, Standard for: Marking Material, Retroreflective Enclosed Lens, Adhesive Backing, dated May 1978.

Additional Requirements for Inflated Emergency Boats

22. Every inflated emergency boat shall meet the requirements of sections 7 and 8.

23. Every inflated emergency boat shall be

(a) strong enough to withstand a load that is twice the total mass of the boat when

(i) loaded with its full complement and equipment,

(ii) the ambient temperature is 18°C or more but not more than 22°C, and

(iii) all of the pressure relief valves of the boat are closed;

(b) provided with rubbing strips underneath the bottom of the boat and on vulnerable places on the outside of the buoyancy compartments;

(c) provided with becketed lifelines inside and outside the boat; and

(d) provided with towing patches for securing the painters forward and aft and the becketed lifelines

24. Every inflated emergency boat shall have positive freeboard around its entire periphery when subjected to a test when it is loaded in each of the following ways:

(a) with its full complement and equipment, the complement being in the normal seating positions;

(b) with its equipment and with the complement on one side of the main buoyancy chamber; and

(c) with its equipment and with one half of the complement on one side of the main buoyancy chamber and the other half at one end of the main buoyancy chamber.

25. The transom fitted in an inflated emergency boat shall be inset by not more than 20 per cent of the overall length of the boat.

26. A rigid flooring shall be fitted to an inflated emergency boat to provide a firm deck that protects the keel and any fabric that may form the bottom of the boat.

27. (1) The main buoyancy chamber that forms the periphery of an inflated emergency boat shall

(a) be divided into no fewer than three airtight buoyancy compartments, the capacity of each not exceeding 40 per cent of the total chamber capacity; and

(b) provide a volume of not less than 0.17 m3 for each member of the complement.

(2) The buoyancy compartments of an inflated emergency boat shall be arranged so that, if any one is damaged, the intact compartments are able to support the complement in the normal seating positions with positive freeboard around the entire periphery of the boat.

(3) Where an inflated emergency boat is fitted with more than one main buoyancy chamber, the capacity of any one chamber shall not exceed 60 per cent of the total capacity of the chambers.

Additional Requirements for Rigid Rescue Boats
and Rigid Emergency Boats

28. The hull of a rigid rescue boat or rigid emergency boat shall be constructed with fire-retardant or non-combustible material.

29. (1) Every rigid rescue boat or rigid emergency boat shall

(a) have inherent buoyancy or be fitted with inherently buoyant material that is sufficient to float the boat when it is in a seaway, flooded and fully loaded with its equipment; and

(b) in addition to meeting the requirements of paragraph (a), be fitted with inherently buoyant material that provides a buoyant force of 280 N for each member of the complement.

(2) The material referred to in subsection (1) shall be of a type that is not adversely affected by salt water or oil.

(3) Buoyant material shall not be fitted on the outside of the hull of a rigid rescue boat or rigid emergency boat unless it is in excess of the material required under subsection (1).

30. (1) Every rigid rescue boat or rigid emergency boat shall be strong enough to withstand a load, without residual deflection on removal of the load, the mass of which is

(a) where the boat has a metal hull, 1.25 times the total mass of the boat when loaded with its full complement and equipment; and

(b) in any other case, twice the total mass of the boat when loaded with its full complement and equipment.

(2) Every rigid rescue boat or rigid emergency boat, when loaded with one half of its complement in the normal seating positions to one side of the centreline, shall have a freeboard, measured from the waterline to the lowest opening through which the boat may become flooded, of 1.5 per cent of its length or 100 mm, whichever is the greater.

31. A rigid rescue boat or rigid emergency boat may be fitted with a foam-filled or inflated collar if the collar

(a) is subdivided into no fewer than three separate compartments, one on each side of the boat and one around the bow area;

(b) is fitted in such a way that the boat maintains positive stability when it is loaded with its full complement and equipment and one of the compartments of the collar is damaged;

(c) in the case of an inflated collar, meets the requirements of sections 7 and 8; and

(d) in the case of a foam-filled collar, is filled with foam that is non-granular and is not adversely affected by salt water or oil.

Installation of Davit-launched Rescue Boats and Emergency Boats

32. (1) Every davit-launched rescue boat or emergency boat shall, when it is installed for the first time on a ship, be tested to ensure that it may be safely launched

(a) from the ship when the rescue boat or rigid emergency boat is loaded with a mass equal to 110 per cent of the total of its own mass and that of its full complement and equipment;

(b) from a height of not more than 1 m above the water when the rescue boat or emergency boat is in its light condition, is suspended from its release mechanism at that height and is then released; and

(c) from a height of not more than 1 m above the water when the rescue boat or emergency boat is loaded as described in paragraph (a), is suspended from its release mechanism at that height and is then released.

(2) For the purpose of the test referred to in subsection (1), each member of the complement is assumed to have a mass of 75 kg.

SCHEDULE VIII
(Paragraph 5.2(b) and section 121)

LIFE RAFTS AND INFLATABLE RESCUE PLATFORMS

General Requirements for Life Rafts

1. (1) A life raft shall be constructed so as to be capable of withstanding exposure for 30 days afloat in any sea condition.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), a life raft shall be constructed so that when, packed in its container, it is dropped into the water from a height of 18 m, the life raft and its equipment are not damaged.

(3) A life raft that is to be stowed higher than 18 m above the waterline of a ship in its lightest seagoing condition shall be constructed so that it operates when it is drop-tested from the height of its stowed location.

(4) A life raft, when afloat, shall be capable of withstanding the number of jumps onto it equal to the number of members of its complement, from a height of at least 4.5 m above its floor.

(5) A life raft and its towing patch shall be so constructed as to enable the life raft to be towed at a speed of three knots in calm water when it is loaded with its full complement and equipment and one of its sea anchors is streamed.

2. (1) To protect its occupants from exposure, a life raft shall have a canopy that is

(a) permanently erected; or

(b) automatically set in place when the life raft is launched and is floating.

(2) A life raft canopy shall

(a) provide insulation against heat and cold;

(b) be fitted with

(i) where the life raft is designed to accommodate nine or more persons, at least two entrances diametrically opposed, or

(ii) in any other case, at least one entrance;

(c) have every entrance clearly indicated and fitted with an adjustable closing arrangement that

(i) can be easily and quickly opened from the inside and outside, and

(ii) excludes water, wind and cold when it is closed;

(d) admit enough air for the occupants to breathe easily at all times, even with the entrances closed;

(e) be provided with at least one viewing port;

(f) be provided with a means for collecting rain water; and

(g) have enough headroom for seated occupants under all parts of the canopy.

3. The total mass of a life raft, including its container and its heaviest equipment, shall be not more than 185 kg unless it is designed to be launched by a launching device.

4. (1) Every life raft shall be

(a) provided with lifelines securely becketed around the inside and outside; and

(b) subject to subsection (2), fitted with a painter of a length at least equal to the greater of 15 m and twice the distance from the stowed location to the waterline of the ship in its lightest seagoing condition.

(2) Where the ship is engaged on a voyage in shallow waters and a 15-m painter would unreasonably lengthen the time needed to activate the inflation mechanism of the life raft should the ship sink, the painter length may be reduced to the length that would permit prompt activation.

5. (1) Every life raft shall have fitted to the exterior top of its canopy a manually controlled lamp that

(a) is capable of continuous operation for a period of at least 12 hours in which it is visible at a distance of at least two nautical miles on a dark night in a clear atmosphere;

(b) if it is a flashing light, flashes at a rate of not less than 50 flashes per minute during its first two hours of operation;

(c) is powered by a sea-activated or a dry-chemical cell that does not deteriorate as a result of any dampness in the stowed life raft; and

(d) lights automatically when the canopy is set in place.

(2) Every life raft shall have fitted inside its canopy a manually controlled lamp that

(a) is capable of continuous operation for a period of at least 12 hours;

(b) lights automatically when the canopy is set in place; and

(c) is of sufficient intensity to enable the reading of survival and equipment instructions.

6. (1) A life raft designed for use with a launching device shall, when loaded with its full complement and equipment, be capable of withstanding, without damage that affects its function,

(a) a lateral impact against the ship's side at an impact velocity of not less than 3.5 m/s; and

(b) a drop into the water from a height of not less than 3 m.

(2) A release hook used with a davit-launched life raft shall

(a) meet the requirements set out in Regulation 41.7.6 of Chapter III of the Safety Convention; and

(b) be tested in accordance with Regulation 8.2 of Part 1 of International Maritime Organization Resolution A.689(17), adopted on November 6, 1991 and entitled Testing of Life-Saving Appliances, as amended from time to time.

7. (1) Every life raft shall have a painter system that

(a) provides a connection between the life raft and the ship it serves; and

(b) is arranged so that the life raft, when released, is not dragged under by the sinking ship.

(2) If a weak link is used in a float-free device, it shall

(a) be capable of withstanding the force required to pull the painter from the life raft container;

(b) be strong enough to permit the inflation of the life raft; and

(c) break under a strain of 2.2 ± 0.4 kN.

(3) A hydrostatic release unit that is used in a float-free device shall

(a) meet the requirements set out in Regulation 38.6.3 of Chapter III of the Safety Convention; and

(b) be tested in accordance with Regulation 11 of Part 1 of International Maritime Organization Resolution A.689(17), adopted on November 6, 1991 and entitled Testing of Life-Saving Appliances, as amended from time to time.

8. (1) Every life raft shall be marked with

(a) the manufacturer's name, logo or trade-mark;

(b) its serial number;

(c) the month and year of manufacture;

(d) the Board approval number;

(e) over each entrance, in characters not less than 100 mm in height and in a colour that contrasts with that of the life raft, the complement of the life raft;

(f) in English and French, the location of the emergency equipment; and

(g) in the case of a rigid life raft, the name and port of registry of the ship it serves.

(2) The container of every life raft shall be marked with

(a) the name, logo or trade-mark of the manufacturer of the life raft;

(b) the serial number of the life raft;

(c) the month and year of manufacture of the life raft;

(d) the Board approval number;

(e) in characters of not less than 100 mm in height, the complement of the life raft;

(f) the date and place the life raft was last serviced;

(g) the length of the painter;

(h) in English and French, the type of emergency pack enclosed;

(i) the maximum permitted height of stowage above the waterline;

(j) in English and French, launching instructions;

(k) the words "LIFE RAFT" and "RADEAU DE SAUVETAGE";

(l) where a Class II EPIRB is stowed in the life raft, the words "EPIRB INSIDE" and "RLS À L'INTÉRIEUR"; and

(m) where the life raft is approved as meeting the requirements of Regulation 38 of Chapter III of the Safety Convention, the word "SOLAS".

9. (1) Every life raft carried on a Safety Convention ship shall be provided with retro-reflective material that

(a) is fitted in the manner set out in section 1 of Annex 1 to International Maritime Organization Resolution A.658(16), adopted on October 19, 1989 and entitled Use and Fitting of Retro-Reflective Materials on Life-Saving Appliances, as amended from time to time; and

(b) meets the technical specifications set out in Annex 2 of the Resolution referred to in paragraph (a).

(2) Every life raft carried on a ship that is not a Safety Convention ship shall be provided with retro-reflective material that

(a) is fitted in the manner set out in the Resolution referred to in paragraph (1)(a); and

(b) meets the technical specifications set out in the following Canadian General Standards Board Standards, as amended from time to time:

(i) in the case of material fitted on flexible surfaces, sections 4 and 5 of 62-GP-12, Standard for: Marking Material, Retroreflective, Enclosed Lens, Flexible Type, dated January 1975, and

(ii) in the case of material fitted on rigid surfaces, the provisions referred to in subparagraph (i) or sections 5 and 6 of 62-GP-11M, Standard for: Marking Material, Retroreflective Enclosed Lens, Adhesive Backing, dated May 1978.

Additional Requirements for Inflatable Life Rafts

10. (1) Every inflatable life raft shall be constructed with a main buoyancy chamber that is divided into not less than two separate compartments, each inflated through a non-return inflation valve.

(2) The buoyancy chamber of a life raft shall be designed so that, in the event of any one of the compartments being damaged or failing to inflate, the intact compartments are capable of supporting, with positive freeboard over the entire periphery of the life raft, the complement of the life raft.

(3) For the purpose of calculating the support capacity of a life raft pursuant to subsection (2), each member of the complement is assumed to have a mass of 75 kg and to be seated in the normal seating position wearing an immersion suit.

11. The floor of an inflatable life raft shall be capable of being insulated against cold by

(a) one or more compartments that

(i) the occupants can inflate, or

(ii) inflate automatically and can be deflated and reinflated by the occupants; or

(b) other means not dependent on inflation.

12. (1) An inflatable life raft shall

(a) inflate with non-toxic gas

(i) within one minute after the activation of the inflation mechanism at an ambient temperature of 18°C or more, and

(ii) within three minutes after the activation of the inflation mechanism at a core temperature of -30°C; and

(b) once inflated, maintain its form when loaded with its full complement and equipment.

(2) Each buoyancy compartment of an inflatable life raft shall be

(a) capable of withstanding a pressure equal to at least three times the working pressure; and

(b) prevented from reaching a pressure exceeding twice the working pressure by means of pressure relief valves or a limited gas supply.

13. (1) Every inflatable life raft shall have a semi-rigid boarding ramp that is

(a) fitted to at least one entrance to enable persons to board the life raft from the sea; and

(b) where the ramp is inflatable, arranged so that the life raft does not deflate if the ramp is damaged.

(2) The boarding ramp for a davit-launched inflatable life raft that has more than one entrance shall be fitted at the entrance opposite the bowsing lines and embarkation facilities.

(3) Each entrance that is not provided with a boarding ramp shall have a boarding ladder, the lowest step of which shall be not less than 0.4 m below the light waterline of the life raft.

(4) Every inflatable life raft fitted with a boarding ladder shall have a means inside to assist persons to pull themselves into the life raft from the boarding ladder.

14. (1) Every inflatable life raft shall be constructed so that it is stable in a seaway when fully inflated and floating with the canopy uppermost.

(2) Every inflatable life raft, other than a self-righting life raft, shall be capable of being readily righted by one person when it is in the inverted position.

15. (1) Every inflatable life raft that has the complement set out in column I of an item of the table to this subsection shall be fitted on the underside with the number of water pockets set out in column II of that item.

TABLE

(2) Water pockets shall be of a highly visible colour and distributed evenly around the circumference of the life raft at each side of the gas bottles, with sufficient separation between them to allow air to escape readily.

(3) The cross-sectional area of a water pocket shall form the shape of an isosceles triangle, the base of the triangle being the part that is attached to the life raft.

16. (1) The aggregate capacity of the water pockets of a life raft shall be

(a) where the complement of the life raft is fewer than nine persons, not less than 225 L; and

(b) where the complement of the life raft is nine or more persons, not less than the greater of

(i) 225 L, and

(ii) (18 x N) L, where N equals the number of persons in the complement.

(2) Water pockets shall be designed in such a way that the pockets fill to at least 60 per cent of their capacity within 25 seconds after the deployment of the life raft.

17. (1) Every inflatable life raft shall be packed in a container that is

(a) constructed so as to withstand wear under the conditions that are likely to be encountered at sea; and

(b) of sufficient inherent buoyancy, when packed with the life raft and its equipment, to pull the painter from within and to operate the inflation mechanism if the ship sinks.

(2) Every inflatable life raft container shall, insofar as it is practicable, be watertight except for drain holes in the container bottom.

(3) Every inflatable life raft shall be packed in its container in such a way as to ensure, insofar as it is possible, that the waterborne life raft inflates in an upright position on breaking free from the container.

18. (1) Every inflatable life raft that is designed for use with a launching device shall, when suspended from its lifting hook or bridle, be capable of withstanding a load of

(a) 4.0 times the mass of its full complement and equipment at an ambient temperature and a stabilized life raft temperature of 20° ± 3°C with all of the pressure relief valves inoperative; and

(b) 1.1 times the mass of its full complement and equipment at an ambient temperature and a stabilized life raft temperature of -30°C with all of the pressure relief valves operative.

(2) For the purpose of the calculation pursuant to subsection (1), each member of the complement is assumed to have a mass of 75 kg.

19. A rigid container for a life raft that is designed to be launched by a launching device shall be secured so as to prevent the container or parts of the container from falling into the sea during and after inflation and launching.

Additional Requirements for Rigid Life Rafts

20. (1) Buoyancy for rigid life rafts shall be provided by inherently buoyant material placed as near as possible to the periphery of the life raft.

(2) Buoyant material used in the construction of a rigid life raft shall be fire-retardant or protected by a fire-retardant covering.

21. The floor of a rigid life raft shall prevent water from entering the life raft, support the occupants out of the water and insulate them from the cold of the water.

22. A rigid life raft shall be

(a) self-righting;

(b) capable of being readily righted by one person when it is in the inverted position; or

(c) capable of operating fully and safely with either side uppermost.

23. (1) Every rigid life raft that is designed for use with a launching device shall, when suspended from its lifting hook or bridle, be capable of withstanding a load of four times the mass of its full complement and equipment.

(2) For the purpose of the calculation pursuant to subsection (1), each member of the complement is assumed to have a mass of 75 kg.

24. (1) Every rigid life raft shall have a rigid boarding ramp that is fitted to at least one entrance to enable persons to board the life raft from the sea.

(2) The boarding ramp for a davit-launched rigid life raft that has more than one entrance shall be fitted to the entrance opposite the bowsing lines and embarkation facilities.

(3) Each entrance that is not provided with a boarding ramp shall have a boarding ladder, the lowest step of which shall be not less than 0.4 m below the light waterline of the life raft.

(4) Every rigid life raft that is fitted with a boarding ladder shall have a means inside to assist persons to pull themselves into the life raft from the boarding ladder.

Requirements for Inflatable Rescue Platforms

25. (1) An inflatable rescue platform shall be constructed so as to be capable of withstanding exposure for 30 days afloat in any sea condition.

(2) Subject to subsection (3), an inflatable rescue platform shall be constructed so that when, packed in its container, it is dropped into the water from a height of 18 m, the inflatable rescue platform and its equipment are not damaged.

(3) An inflatable rescue platform that is stowed higher than 18 m above the waterline of a ship in its lightest seagoing condition shall be constructed so that it inflates when it is drop-tested from the height of its stowed location.

(4) An inflatable rescue platform, when afloat, shall be capable of withstanding the number of jumps onto it equal to the number of members in its complement, from a height of at least 4.5 m above its floor.

(5) An inflatable rescue platform and its towing patch shall be so constructed as to enable it to be towed at a speed of at least two knots in calm water when it is loaded with its full complement and equipment and one of its sea anchors is streamed.

26. (1) Every inflatable rescue platform shall be constructed with a main buoyancy chamber that is divided into not less than two separate compartments, each inflated through a non-return inflation valve.

(2) The buoyancy chamber of an inflatable rescue platform shall be designed so that, in the event of any one of the compartments being damaged or failing to inflate, the intact compartments are capable of supporting, with positive freeboard around the entire periphery of the platform, the complement of the platform.

(3) For the purpose of calculating the support capacity of an inflatable rescue platform pursuant to subsection (2), each member of the complement is assumed to have a mass of 75 kg and to be seated in the normal seating position wearing a lifejacket.

27. (1) An inflatable rescue platform shall

(a) inflate with non-toxic gas within three minutes after the activation of the inflation mechanism at a core temperature of 0°C; and

(b) once inflated, maintain its form when loaded with its full complement and equipment.

(2) Each compartment of an inflatable rescue platform shall be

(a) capable of withstanding a pressure equal to at least three times the working pressure; and

(b) prevented from reaching a pressure exceeding twice the working pressure, by means of pressure relief valves or a limited gas supply.

28. (1) An inflatable rescue platform shall be

(a) provided with lifelines securely becketed around the inside and outside; and

(b) subject to subsection (2), fitted with a painter of a length equal to at least the greater of 15 m and twice the distance from the stowed location to the waterline of the ship in its lightest seagoing condition.

(2) Where the ship is engaged on a voyage in shallow waters and a 15-m painter would unreasonably lengthen the time needed to activate the inflation mechanism of the inflatable rescue platform should the ship sink, the painter length may be reduced to the length that would permit prompt activation.

29. (1) Every inflatable rescue platform shall have a painter system that

(a) provides a connection between the platform and the ship it serves; and

(b) is arranged so that the platform, when released, is not dragged under by the sinking ship.

(2) If a weak link is used in a float-free device, it shall

(a) be capable of withstanding the force required to pull the painter from the inflatable rescue platform container;

(b) be strong enough to permit the inflation of the inflatable rescue platform; and

(c) break under a strain of 2.2 ± 0.4 kN.

(3) A hydrostatic release unit that is used in a float-free device shall

(a) meet the requirements set out in Regulation 38.6.3 of Chapter III of the Safety Convention; and

(b) be tested in accordance with Regulation 11 of Part 1 of International Maritime Organization Resolution A.689(17), adopted on November 6, 1991 and entitled Testing of Life-Saving Appliances, as amended from time to time.

30. Every inflatable rescue platform shall be capable of performing its intended function with either side uppermost.

31. (1) Where an inflatable rescue platform is fitted with water pockets, the pockets shall be fitted on the topside and the underside.

(2) Where the floor of an inflatable rescue platform includes one or more drains, each drain shall be fitted with a non-return valve.

32. (1) Every inflatable rescue platform shall be provided with retro-reflective material that

(a) is fitted in the manner set out in section 1 of Annex 1 to International Maritime Organization Resolution A.658(16), adopted on October 19, 1989 and entitled Use and Fitting of Retro-Reflective Materials on Life-Saving Appliances, as amended from time to time; and

(b) meets the technical specifications set out in:

(i) in the case of a Safety Convention ship, Annex 2 of the Resolution referred to in paragraph (a),

(ii) in any other case, sections 4 and 5 of Canadian General Standards Board Standard 62-GP-12, Standard for: Marking Material, Retroreflective, Enclosed Lens, Flexible Type, dated January 1975, as amended from time to time.

(2) Where the buoyancy compartments of an inflatable rescue platform are not of a colour such as reddish-orange or yellow, panels of other high-visibility colours shall be secured to the compartments so that at least 1 m2 of each panel is visible from above the platform.

33. The equipment required to be carried on an inflatable rescue platform shall be accessible with either side of the platform uppermost.

34. An inflatable rescue platform shall be fitted with a portable automatically activated lamp that

(a) is capable of continuous operation for a period of at least 12 hours during which it is visible at a distance of at least two nautical miles on a dark night in a clear atmosphere;

(b) if it is a flashing light, flashes at a rate of not less than 50 flashes per minute during its first two hours of operation; and

(c) is powered by a sea-activated or a dry-chemical cell that does not deteriorate as a result of any dampness in the stowed platform.

35. (1) Every inflatable rescue platform that is capable of accommodating 38 persons or fewer shall be fitted with at least one semi-rigid boarding ramp and one boarding ladder to enable persons to board the platform from the sea.

(2) Every inflatable rescue platform that is capable of accommodating more than 38 persons shall have two diametrically opposed, semi-rigid boarding ramps and two boarding ladders to enable persons to board the platform from the sea.

(3) An inflatable rescue platform shall be designed so that the platform will not deflate if a boarding ramp is damaged.

(4) The boarding ramps and ladders shall be capable of being used with either side of the inflatable rescue platform uppermost.

(5) The lowest step of a boarding ladder shall be not less than 0.4 m below the light waterline of the inflatable rescue platform.

(6) Every inflatable rescue platform that is fitted with a boarding ladder shall have a means inside to assist persons to pull themselves onto the platform from the boarding ladder.

36. (1) Every inflatable rescue platform shall be packed in a container that is

(a) constructed so as to withstand wear under the conditions that are likely to be encountered at sea; and

(b) of sufficient inherent buoyancy, when packed with the platform and its equipment, to pull the painter from within and to operate the inflation mechanism if the ship sinks.

(2) Every container of an inflatable rescue platform shall, insofar as it is practicable, be watertight except for drain holes in the container bottom.

37. (1) Every inflatable rescue platform shall be marked with

(a) the manufacturer's name, logo or trade-mark;

(b) its serial number;

(c) the month and year of manufacture;

(d) the Board approval number;

(e) in characters not less than 100 mm in height and in a colour that contrasts with that of the platform, the complement of the platform; and

(f) in English and French, the location of the emergency equipment.

(2) The container of every inflatable rescue platform shall be marked with

(a) the name, logo or trade-mark of the manufacturer of the platform;

(b) the serial number of the platform;

(c) the month and year of manufacture of the platform;

(d) the Board approval number;

(e) in characters of not less than 100 mm in height, the complement of the platform;

(f) the date and place the platform was last serviced;

(g) the length of the painter;

(h) in English and French, the type of emergency pack enclosed;

(i) in English and French, the maximum permitted height of stowage above the waterline;

(j) in English and French, launching instructions; and

(k) the words "INFLATABLE RESCUE PLATFORM" and "PLATE-FORME DE SAUVETAGE GONFLABLE".

SCHEDULE IX

(Subparagraph 20(1)(c)(iv) and section 129)

LAUNCHING DEVICES AND RECOVERY ARRANGEMENTS

PART I

REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING SHIPS

General

1. For the purposes of this Schedule, in relation to a lifeboat or life raft,

"turning-out condition" means a lifeboat or life raft that is fully equipped but manned only by its launching crew;

"working load" and "loaded condition" mean the sum of the weight of the lifeboat or life raft, equipment, blocks and falls, and the number of persons with which the lifeboat or life raft is required to be lowered, each person being considered to weigh 75 kg.

2. (1) Lifeboat davits shall be either

(a) gravity type for a lifeboat weighing more than 2.29 t, or

(b) luffing or gravity type for a lifeboat weighing not more than 2.29 t in its turning out condition,

but radial davits may be accepted in ships not over 45.7 m in length carrying not more than 12 passengers.

(2) Lifeboats weighing more than 2.29 t in loaded condition shall be served by steel wire rope falls together with winches, but alternative arrangements may be accepted in existing ships, and emergency boats shall be rapidly recoverable.

(3) Where mechanically powered appliances are fitted for the recovery of emergency boats, efficient hand gear shall also be provided.

3. At least two lifelines, each long enough to reach the water under all conditions of draught with the ship listed 15 degrees either way, shall be attached to each davit span.

Luffing Davits

4. Luffing type davits shall be such that the lifeboat in turning-out condition can be turned out against a 15 degree list, and shall have adequate fore and aft stability.

Gravity Davits

5. (1) Where gravity type davits comprising arms mounted on rollers that engage with and travel down fixed inclined trackways are employed, the trackways shall be inclined at an angle of not less than 30 degrees to the horizontal when the vessel is upright.

(2) Gravity davits of types other than that referred to in subsection (1) shall be so designed that there is a positive turning out moment during the whole of the davit travel from the inboard to the outboard position when the vessel is listed up to 25 degrees either way.

(3) Where gravity type davits are fitted with electric motors for recovering the lifeboats, automatic cut-outs shall be fitted and arranged to operate before the davits come against the runway stops in order to avoid overstressing the wire rope falls or davits and limit switches shall be fitted as follows:

(a) on fixed motors, being motors built into the winch, limit switches shall be fitted for each davit arm but one only need be fitted if a compensating gear is incorporated in the arrangement of falls so that the loading in one fall cannot exceed that in the other as the arms reach the stowed position, and

(b) on semi-portable motors, being motors that can be readily moved from one winch to another but that are bolted in position when operating, and on fully portable motors, being motors that are held in position manually when operating, one only need be fitted if it is fitted at least 460 mm down the trackway from the stowed position, and preferably on the trackway farthest away from the winch operator,

and in every case the push button control for the motor shall return automatically to the "off" position as soon as the pressure is released.

Radial Davits

6. (1) Radial davits shall be fitted with means of preventing the davit heels from leaving their sockets.

(2) Radial davits shall be fitted with guys adequate to prevent fore and aft movement of the davits in the outboard position, with the lifeboat in loaded condition.

Stresses

7. (1) The designed stress on the davit arms, when operating under maximum load and conditions of list, shall afford an adequate factor of safety having regard to the quality of the material used, the method of construction, and the live nature of the load to which the davits are subjected.

(2) Every davit or launching appliance shall be clearly marked with its safe working load.

Static Load Test

8. In the case of all davits made of cast steel or of wrought steel or other material fabricated by a welding process, each davit at full outreach shall be capable of withstanding a static load test of not less than 2.2 times that part of the working load supported by each arm.

Attachments at the Davit Head

9. The attachments at the davit head from which the blocks are suspended shall be capable of withstanding a proof load test of not less than 2 1/2 times the working load.

Blocks

10. (1) Lifeboat blocks shall be of ample strength having regard to the working load upon the davits.

(2) Metal blocks shall be

(a) of ductile quality and adequate strength, and

(b) capable of withstanding a proof load test of not less than 2 1/2 times the working load on the davits,

and no part of gear intended to bear the weight of a lifeboat shall be constructed of cast metal without the consent of the Board.

(3) Lower fall blocks shall be fitted with a ring or long link for attachment to the lifting hooks, unless the fitting of disengaging gear is adopted in lieu of standard lifting hooks.

(4) Wood blocks and rope falls, where permitted, shall comply with the requirements set out in the following table:

TABLE

Wire Ropes

11. (1) The breaking tensile load of steel wire rope falls shall be not less than six times the working load.

(2) Wire rope falls shall be securely attached to the drum of the winch and the end attachments of the wires and other parts from which the lifeboat is to be suspended shall be capable of withstanding a proof load of not less than 2 1/2 times the working load.

(3) Where wire splices are used, they shall be capable of withstanding a proof test of not less than 2 1/2 times the working load unless sample splices of each size of wire when tested to destruction, give a factor of safety at the splice of not less than five.

Winches

12. (1) Winch drums shall be arranged to keep the two falls separate and to enable them to be payed out at the same rate; leads of the wire ropes shall be such that they will wind evenly on the drums and the lead blocks shall be arranged at least 2.13 m from the winch drums.

(2) The brakes of the lifeboat winches shall be of robust construction and shall afford complete control and limitation of speed in the operation of lowering.

(3) The hand brake of a lifeboat winch shall be so arranged that it is normally in the "ON" position and returns to the "ON" position when the control handle is not being operated and the weight on the brake lever shall be sufficient to operate the brake effectively without additional pressure.

(4) The brake gear on lifeboat winches shall include means of automatically controlling the speed of lowering to ensure that the boat is lowered expeditiously without exceeding a rate of lowering consistent with safety and for this purpose the automatic brake shall be set to provide a speed of lowering of the lifeboat of between 18 and 36 m per minute.

(5) Ratchet gear shall be incorporated in the hand brake mechanism of lifeboat winches.

(6) Where practicable, the brake gear on a lifeboat winch shall be so situated as to enable the man operating the winch to observe the lifeboat during the whole process of launching into the water.

Lowering Tests

13. (1) Where lifeboats and life rafts must be capable of being lowered fully loaded, each pair of davits and each launching device, including winches and brakes where fitted, shall be capable of safely lowering the lifeboat or life raft loaded with the required equipment and a distributed weight equal to the number of persons for which it measures plus 10 per cent of the total load, including blocks and falls.

(2) Winch brakes exposed to the weather shall be capable of withstanding the test prescribed in subsection (1) with the braking surface wet.

14. Where lifeboat falls other than steel wire rope are employed, they shall be durable, unkinkable, firmly laid and pliable, and shall be able to pass freely through a hole 10 mm larger than the nominal diameter of the fall.

15. Life raft launching devices shall be

(a) capable of holding or lowering under control a fully loaded life raft;

(b) fitted with a release hook capable of being cocked at the launching station so that the life raft disengages immediately it is water borne;

(c) capable of rapid recovery of the fall; and

(d) placed in equal numbers on each side of the ship.

16. (1) Where means of launching other than davits are employed, they shall be of adequate strength.

(2) An inspector shall witness a test and record the time taken in putting a boat out on either side of the ship by hand, and he shall satisfy himself as to the efficiency of the whole arrangement and the number of men employed in putting a boat out shall be not greater than the crew of the ship.

17. Where a lifeboat or boat must be capable of being launched, equipment for launching need not be provided if an inspector is satisfied that the lifeboat or boat can readily be man-handled into the water by the crew, without damage.

Bollards

18. (1) Suitable bollards as shown in the following sketches or other equally effective appliances for lowering lifeboats shall be provided in all cases where cordage rope falls are used.

(2) For lifeboats not exceeding 6.1 m in length, horn cleats attached to the davits may be fitted in lieu of bollards.

(3) For lifeboats over 6.1 m but not exceeding 7.6 m in length, a double bollard may be fixed to each davit and for lifeboats over 7.6 m in length, bollards of the cruciform type shall be attached to the deck, and in the case of lifeboats not over 8.2 m in length the horizontal arms shall be not less than 127 mm in diameter, and shall be sufficiently long to take at least four turns of the largest rope with which they will be used.

(4) In the case of lifeboats over 8.2 m in length the horizontal arms of the bollard shall be 150 mm in diameter, and not less than 150 mm in length from the side of the column and ample lips or flanges shall be provided at the ends of the arms to prevent the fall from jumping off and fair leads shall be fitted and be arranged to ensure that the lifeboat is not lifted during the process of swinging out.

DAVIT BOLLARDS, CRUCIFORM TYPE

(For use with lifeboats over 6.1 m and not over 7.6 m in length)

MATERIAL - Cast Steel

DIMENSIONS FOR DAVIT BOLLARDS (CRUCIFORM TYPE) (in millimetres)

For diameter A of a post, use the corresponding dimensions B to L

DAVIT BOLLARDS,

(For use with lifeboats over 6.1 m and not over 7.6 m in length)

MATERIAL - Cast Steel

DIMENSIONS FOR DAVIT BOLLARDS (in millimetres)

For diameter A of a post, use the corresponding dimensions B to L

DAVIT BOLLARDS, DECK TYPE

(For use with lifeboats over 7.6 m in length)

MATERIAL - Cast Steel

DIMENSIONS FOR DAVIT BOLLARDS, DECK TYPE

(All dimensions are in millimetres)

PART II

REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW SHIPS

General Requirements for Survival Craft

1. In this Part, "Pollution Convention" means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, signed at London on November 2, 1973, and the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, signed at London on February 17, 1978, and any amendments, whenever made, to Protocol I, the Annexes or the Appendices to that Convention.

2. No material or component used in the construction or repair of launching devices shall

(a) deteriorate from the effects of weathering on board ship under conditions of normal stowage;

(b) deteriorate from contact with salt water; or

(c) be of cast metal.

3. (1) A launching device shall be arranged so that the fully equipped survival craft it serves may be safely lowered against a trim of 10° and a list of 20°, both with the survival craft's full complement and without it, by means of

(a) gravity; or

(b) stored mechanical power that is independent of the ship's power supply.

(2) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (1), launching devices for the survival craft of an oil tanker, a chemical tanker or a liquefied gas tanker that has a final angle of heel greater than 20°, determined in accordance with Regulation 25(3)(c) of Annex I of the Pollution Convention, shall be capable of operating at the final angle of heel on the lower side of the ship.

(3) Recovery arrangements for a lifeboat or rescue boat shall be arranged so that the fully equipped lifeboat or rescue boat may be safely hoisted against a trim of 10° and a list of 20°, both with the full complement of the lifeboat or rescue boat and without it.

4. Every launching device shall be clearly marked with the safe working load for which it is designed.

5. Every launching mechanism for a launching device shall be arranged so that it may be activated by one person from a position on the ship's deck and by one person from a position in any of the survival craft that it serves.

6. A launching device shall be constructed so that

(a) all parts requiring maintenance by the ship's crew are readily accessible; and

(b) it is easily maintained.

7. (1) The winch brakes of a launching device shall be capable of withstanding

(a) a static test with a proof load of not less than 1.5 times the maximum working load for which the device is designed; and

(b) a dynamic test at the maximum lowering speed with a proof load of not less than 1.1 times the maximum working load for which the device is designed.

(2) A launching device and its attachments, other than winch brakes, shall be capable of withstanding a static proof load of not less than 2.2 times the maximum working load for which the device is designed.

8. A launching device and its attachments and fittings shall be designed with a minimum factor of safety of

(a) 4.5 applied to all davit and winch structural members; and

(b) 6 applied to all falls, suspension chains, links, blocks, padeyes, fastenings and all other fittings used in connection with the equipment.

9. (1) Falls shall be made of wire rope that is resistant to rotation and corrosion.

(2) Falls shall be long enough for survival craft to reach the water when the ship is in its lightest seagoing condition, is under 10° of trim and is listing 20°.

(3) Falls shall, in the case of a multiple-drum winch, be arranged so as to

(a) wind off each drum at the same rate when lowering; and

(b) wind on each drum evenly at the same rate when hoisting.

(4) Davit arms and falls that are recovered by power shall be fitted with safety devices that automatically cut off the power supply

(a) before the davit arms reach the stops, unless the power source is designed to prevent over-stressing; and

(b) when the power switch is released.

10. (1) Every launching device shall be fitted with a hand gear for hoisting survival craft.

(2) Means shall be provided to prevent hand gear handles and wheels from rotating when survival craft are being lowered or hoisted by power.

11. (1) Subject to subsection (2), the lowering speed of survival craft shall be at least the speed determined by the formula

S = 0.4 + (0.02 x H)

where

S is the speed of lowering in metres per second, and

H is the height in metres from the davit head to the waterline with the ship in its lightest
seagoing condition.

(2) At no time shall the maximum lowering speed of a survival craft exceed 1.3 m/s.

12. (1) A launching device shall be fitted with brakes capable of stopping the descent of, and securely holding, a survival craft loaded with its full complement and equipment.

(2) Launching device brake pads shall be protected from oil and from contact with salt water.

(3) A launching device that is fitted with manual brakes shall be designed so that the brake is always applied unless the operator, or a mechanism activated by the operator, holds the brake control in the "OFF" position.

13. Where a survival craft requires a launching device and is designed to float free, the float-free release of the survival craft from its stowed location shall be automatic.

14. (1) A lifeboat free-fall launching device shall be

(a) arranged so that excessive forces are not experienced by the occupants of the lifeboat during launching;

(b) constructed as a rigid structure that causes the lifeboat to launch clear of, and be propelled away from, the ship;

(c) protected against corrosion; and

(d) where it uses an inclined plane, constructed so as to prevent incandescent friction or impact sparking during the launching of the lifeboat.

(2) Where a lifeboat uses a free-fall launching device, the lifeboat shall be capable of being launched and hoisted by a launching device using falls.

Additional Requirements for Life Rafts

15. (1) The launching device of a davit-launched life raft shall be provided with

(a) a hand gear for the recovery of the falls only; and

(b) an automatic release hook that

(i) prevents the premature release of the life raft during lowering, and

(ii) releases the life raft once it is waterborne.

(2) The launching device of a davit-launched life raft shall not use gravity as a means of turning out the device.

(3) A free-fall launching device for a life raft shall be capable of

(a) launching the life raft when the ship is in a seaway, is under 10° of trim and is listing 20°;

(b) being activated by one person; and

(c) launching one life raft at a time.

Additional Requirements for Lifeboats

16. (1) The launching device of a lifeboat shall be capable of hoisting the lifeboat with its crew.

(2) The launching device of a lifeboat shall be designed to be activated

(a) in the case of a free-fall launching device, by one person from a position in the lifeboat only; and

(b) in any other case, by

(i) one person from a position on the ship's deck, and

(ii) one person from a position in the lifeboat.

(2.1) The recovery arrangements of a lifeboat shall be designed to be activated by

(a) one person from a position on the ship's deck; and

(b) one person from a position in the lifeboat.

(3) The launching device and recovery arrangements of a lifeboat that are designed to be activated from a position on the ship's deck shall be designed in such a way that the operator can see the lifeboat at all times during launching and hoisting.

(4) Where the launching device of a lifeboat, other than a totally enclosed lifeboat, employs more than one davit arm, it shall be fitted with a davit span that is provided with not less than two lifelines of such a length as to reach the water when the ship is in its lightest seagoing condition, is under 10°of trim and is listing 20°.

Additional Requirements for Rescue Boats

17. (1) The launching device of a rescue boat shall

(a) be fitted with a power winch motor capable of hoisting the rescue boat loaded with its full complement and equipment at a rate of not less than 0.3 m/s; and

(b) incorporate an on/off load release hook.

(2) The launching device of a rescue boat shall be designed to be activated

(a) in the case of a free-fall launching device, by one person from a position in the rescue boat only; and

(b) in any other case, by

(i) one person from a position on the ship's deck, and

(ii) one person from a position in the rescue boat.

(2.1) The recovery arrangements of a rescue boat shall be designed to be activated by

(a) one person from a position on the ship's deck; and

(b) one person from a position in the rescue boat.

(3) The launching device and recovery arrangements of a rescue boat that are designed to be operated from a position on the ship's deck shall be designed in such a way that the operator can see the rescue boat at all times during launching and hoisting.

Additional Requirements for Emergency Boats

18. (1) A launching device used to lower and hoist an emergency boat

(a) may be manually powered;

(b) shall be operated from a position on the ship's deck that has a clear range of visibility to the water at the side of the ship; and

(c) shall be capable of lowering and hoisting an emergency boat that is loaded with its equipment and a launching crew of at least two persons.

(2) Where the launching device of an emergency boat is strong enough to lower only the boat and its launching crew, the device shall be conspicuously marked with the words "LOWER WITH LAUNCHING CREW ONLY" and "N'ABAISSER QU'AVEC L'ÉQUIPAGE DE MISE À L'EAU".

19. An emergency boat is not required to be provided with a launching device if it can be readily lowered by the launching crew into the water without damage.

SCHEDULE X

[Repealed SOR/2001-179]

SCHEDULE XI

[Repealed SOR/2002-122]

SCHEDULE XII

(Section 121)

LINE-THROWING APPLIANCES

1. A line-throwing appliance shall be capable of throwing a line a distance of at least 230 m in calm weather in such a manner that the lateral deflection does not exceed 10 per cent of the length of flight.

2. A line-throwing appliance shall be marked with

(a) brief instructions in English and French; or

(b) diagrams illustrating its use.

3. A line-throwing appliance shall consist of

(a) a firing device with at least four projectiles and four lines; or

(b) four units that have integral projectiles and lines.

4. Each line of every line-throwing appliance shall have a breaking strength of not less than 2 kN.

5. The rocket, in the case of a pistol-fired rocket, or the assembly, in the case of an integral rocket and line-throwing appliance, shall be contained in a weathertight casing.

6. A line-throwing appliance shall be stowed in a container that is weathertight.

7. Every projectile, cartridge or other means of ignition of a line-throwing appliance shall be withdrawn from service at the latest four years after its date of manufacture.

8. (1) Every projectile, cartridge or other means of ignition of a line-throwing appliance shall be marked with

(a) the manufacturer's name, logo or trade-mark;

(b) the lot number;

(c) the month and year of manufacture; and

(d) the Board approval number.

(2) A line-throwing appliance that is an integral unit shall be marked with the month and year of manufacture of the projectile and means of ignition.

SCHEDULE XIII

(Section 121)

THERMAL PROTECTIVE AIDS

1. The thermal conductivity of the material from which a thermal protective aid is constructed shall be not more than 0.25 W/(m·K)

2. Every thermal protective aid shall be designed

(a) to withstand air temperatures from -30°C to +65°C without damage;

(b) to enable a person to put on the aid correctly within one minute after reading the instructions;

(c) to permit the wearer to remove it in the water within two minutes if it impairs the wearer's ability to swim;

(d) to remain functional after 24 hours of contact with diesel oil; and

(e) to maintain its watertight integrity when supporting a column of water 2 m in height.

3. (1) Every thermal protective aid shall be supplied with instructions, in English and French, and diagrams explaining how to put on and use the aid.

(2) The instructions for a thermal protective aid shall

(a) not exceed 50 words;

(b) indicate clearly whether the protective aid can be worn while the wearer is swimming; and

(c) be printed

(i) on the exterior of its storage case,

(ii) on a waterproof card attached to the aid or its storage case, or

(iii) on the aid, if its storage case is transparent and the instructions are visible through the storage case.

(3) The instructions and diagrams for a thermal protective aid shall be available in a format that can be inserted in the ship's training manual.

SCHEDULE XIV

(Subsection 131(1))

LIFEBUOYS AND LIFEBUOY EQUIPMENT

1. (1) Lifebuoys and lifebuoy equipment that are carried on the following classes of ships shall meet the requirements of this section and sections 3 and 4:

(a) Class I ships;

(b) Class II ships that are Safety Convention ships; and

(c) Class IX ships.

(2) At least one lifebuoy that has a buoyant lifeline attached to it shall be carried on each side of the ship.

(3) A lifebuoy that has a buoyant lifeline attached to it shall not have a self-igniting light or a self-activating smoke signal attached to it.

(4) At least one lifebuoy that has a self-igniting light and a self-activating smoke signal attached to it shall be

(a) located on each wing of the navigating bridge of the ship; and

(b) arranged so that it may be released clear of the side of the ship by a quick-release device.

(5) The remainder of the self-igniting lights and self-activating smoke signals shall be attached to lifebuoys and equally distributed, insofar as it is practicable, on both sides of the ship.

(6) Any remaining lifebuoys shall be equally distributed, insofar as it is practicable, on both sides of the ship, with at least one in the vicinity of the stern.

2. (1) Lifebuoys and lifebuoy equipment that are carried on the following classes of ships shall meet the requirements of this section and sections 3 and 4:

(a) Class II ships that are not Safety Convention ships;

(b) Class III ships;

(c) Class IV ships;

(d) Class V ships;

(e) Class VII ships;

(f) Class X ships; and

(g) Class XI ships.

(2) Buoyant lifelines shall be attached to lifebuoys that are equally distributed, insofar as it is practicable, on each side of the ship.

(3) A lifebuoy that has a buoyant lifeline attached to it shall not have a self-igniting light or a self-activating smoke signal attached to it.

(4) At least one lifebuoy that has a mass of not less than 4 kg and not more than 6 kg shall

(a) have attached to it

(i) a self-igniting light and a self-activating smoke signal, or

(ii) if the ship is engaged on a home-trade voyage, Class IV, an inland voyage or a minor waters voyage, a self-igniting light that is visible by day and night;

(b) where the ship is 25 m or over in length, be located, insofar as it is practicable, on each wing of the navigating bridge of the ship; and

(c) be arranged so that it may be released clear of the side of the ship by a quick-release device.

(5) The remainder of the self-igniting lights and self-activating smoke signals shall be attached to lifebuoys and equally distributed, insofar as it is practicable, on both sides of the ship.

(6) Any remaining lifebuoys shall be equally distributed, insofar as it is practicable, on both sides of the ship, with at least one in the vicinity of the stern.

3. A lifebuoy

(a) shall not be permanently secured in any way; and

(b) shall be stowed so that it is readily available for immediate deployment.

4. Buoyant lifelines that are attached to lifebuoys shall

(a) be non-kinking;

(b) have a length that is at least the greater of

(i) 30 m, and

(ii) twice the height that the lifebuoy is stowed above the waterline of the ship when the ship is in its lightest seagoing condition;

(c) have a diameter of not less than 8 mm;

(d) have a breaking strength of not less than 5 kN; and

(e) be capable of floating for a period of at least six hours.

SCHEDULE XV

(Section 121)

SUITABLE BOATS AND APPROVED BOATS ON EXISTING SHIPS

General

1. Every boat shall be constructed in accordance with drawings submitted to and approved by the Board.

1.1 Every suitable boat and every approved boat shall have a capacity of not less than 1.416 m³.

2. Every suitable boat and every approved boat shall

(a) be capable of maintaining positive stability when open to the sea and loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment;

(b) be provided with lifting hooks or other suitable means of enabling the boat to be raised or lowered;

(c) be capable of being propelled by oars or paddles; and

(d) be provided with means for the stowage and securing of the equipment prescribed by these Regulations for the boat.

3. [Repealed, SOR/96-218]

4. Every suitable boat and every approved boat shall be provided with retro-reflective material that

(a) is fitted in the manner set out in section 1 of Annex 1 to International Maritime Organization Resolution A.658(16), adopted on October 19, 1989 and entitled Use and Fitting of Retro-Reflective Materials on Life-Saving Appliances, as amended from time to time; and

(b) meets the technical specifications set out in the following Canadian General Standards Board Standards, as amended from time to time:

(i) in the case of material fitted on flexible surfaces, sections 4 and 5 of 62-GP-12, Standard for: Marking Material, Retroreflective, Enclosed Lens, Flexible Type, dated January 1975, and

(ii) in the case of material fitted on rigid surfaces, the provisions referred to in subparagraph (i) or sections 5 and 6 of 62-GP-11M, Standard for: Marking Material, Retroreflective Enclosed Lens, Adhesive Backing, dated May 1978.

Rigid Boats

5. Every rigid suitable boat and every rigid approved boat shall be constructed of wood, aluminium, steel or glass-reinforced plastic.

6. Every rigid boat shall be

(a) capable of supporting without deformation, while suspended by its lifting hooks, a weight equal to the aggregate of

(i) the product obtained by multiplying the maximum number of persons that the boat can carry, as determined in accordance with section 17 of this schedule, by 75 kg, and

(ii) 10 per cent of the product referred to in subparagraph (i); and

(b) as inherently buoyant as a Class 2 wooden lifeboat.

7. The buoyancy medium of every rigid boat shall be resistant to deterioration or loss of effectiveness from contact with petroleum products and suitably protected from wear and tear.

8. The ratio of length to breadth to depth of every rigid boat shall be approximately 7:2.5:1.

9. The girth amidships of every rigid boat, measured from gunwale to gunwale under the keel, shall be approximately the sum of the breadth and 1.5 times the depth.

Inflatable Boats

10. [Repealed, SOR/96-218]

10.1 Every inflatable boat shall be carried on board ship in a fully inflated operational condition and ready for use in case of an emergency.

11. Every inflatable boat shall be provided with suitable lifting connections so that it may be lowered and raised in inflated condition with full equipment.

12. Every inflatable boat shall be so constructed that the buoyancy chambers contain in the aggregate not less than four compartments, which compartments shall

(a) be as nearly as practicable of equal volume;

(b) comprise in the aggregate not less than 80 per cent of the inflated buoyancy space of the boat;

(c) be evenly distributed port and starboard; and

(d) be so constructed that deflation of any one compartment will not cause deflation of any other compartment.

13. (1) In this section, "CGSB" means the Canadian General Standards Board and "A.S.T.M." means the American Society for Testing and Materials.

(2) The materials used in the construction of the buoyancy chambers of an inflatable boat shall

(a) have a breaking strength of not less than 2000 N, tested in accordance with CGSB Specification No. 4-GP-2 Method 9.1 for the one inch strip method;

(b) be resistant to weathering so that after 30 cycles in an Atlas twin-arc Weatherometer the tensile strength of the material does not decrease by more than 10 per cent;

(c) be resistant to petroleum products so that after 24 hours immersion in solvent, Reference Fuel A, A.S.T.M. D-471, the tensile strength of the material does not decrease by more than five per cent; and

(d) be abrasion resistant to the extent that at least 5000 revolutions of a Taber abraser, using No. H22 wheel and 10 N loading, are required to completely wear though a sample.

14. (1) The breaking strength of the material incorporating a seam in the buoyancy chambers of an inflatable approved boat shall be no less than 90 per cent of the breaking strength of the material.

(2) The breaking strength of the material incorporating a seam referred to in subsection (1) shall be tested by pulling the material at right angles to the seam.

15. All repairs on inflatable boats shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's repair manual using only materials recommended by the manufacturer.

Inspection

16. Every boat shall, to determine whether it meets the requirements of this Schedule, be inspected by an inspector, as follows:

(a) the boats shall be swung out and lowered into the water at every inspection;

(b) boats shall be inspected after all movable equipment has been removed;

(c) all boat equipment shall be inspected, checked and properly re-stowed;

(d) rigid boats shall be inspected for signs of deterioration and where internal buoyancy is fitted it shall be inspected in the same manner as the internal buoyancy required to be fitted in lifeboats; and

(e) inflatable boats shall be inspected for signs of deterioration and wear and the inspector may require deflation of one or more buoyancy chambers in order to check the gas-tight intergrity of chamber separations.

Determination of Capacity

17. If an Inspector has determined the capacity of a boat and is satisfied, following an inspection of the boat, that it meets the requirements of this schedule, he shall cause it to be permanently marked with the following symbol and information:

(a) in the case of a rigid boat, the number shall be equal to the lesser of

(i) the product of the length, breadth and depth of the boat multiplied by 1.766, and

(ii) by using a seating test, the maximum number of persons that can sit in the boat; or

(b) in the case of an inflatable boat, the number of persons for each of whom the boat provides

(i) 0.37 m2 of floor space, and

(ii) 0.17 m3 of buoyancy space in the buoyancy chambers of the boat.

Marking

18. A steamship inspector who has determined the capacity of a boat and, following an inspection of the boat, that it meets the requirements of this Schedule shall cause the boat to be permanently marked with the following symbol and information:

(a) the symbol  ;

(b) the maximum number of persons to be carried;

(c) the date of inspection of the boat; and

(d) his initials.

SCHEDULES XVI

[Repealed, SOR/96-218, s. 49]

SCHEDULES XVII

[Repealed, SOR/96-218, s. 49]

Established by the CONSOLIDATED REGULATIONS OF CANADA, 1978.

amended by

SOR/78-216 3 March, 1978 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act, effective June 1st, 1978

The Table to paragraph 7(j); the Table to paragraph 10(j); and section 89 of Schedule V.

SOR/78-561 30 June, 1978 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act

Subsection 4(2) of Schedule IV; paragraph 2(2)(a) of Schedule V; paragraph 9(2)(a) of Schedule X; paragraph 3(2)(a) of Schedule XI; and subsection 4(2) of Schedule XVIII.

SOR/78-815 27 October, 1978 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act

Section 5 of Schedule XVIII; section 13 of Schedule XVIII; and section 18 of Schedule XVIII preceding paragraph (a).

SOR/79-546 26 July, 1979 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act

The heading preceding section 4 and section 4 are revoked; and Schedule XII.

SOR/80-685 27 August, 1980 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act

The units of measurement in the regulations are changed from imperial to metric (SI).

SOR/81-430 28 May, 1981 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act, effective November 28, 1981

The definition "life raft" in section 2; section 2 by adding the definition "survival craft"; section 1 of Schedule V by adding subsections (5) and (6); section 5 of Schedule V; section 6 of Schedule VI; paragraph 1(1)(a) of Schedule XI; paragraph 1(1)(c) of Schedule XI; subsection 1(2) of Schedule XI; subsection 1(4) of Schedule XI; subsection 1(6) of Schedule XI; subsection 2(1) of Schedule XI; and Schedule XVIII by adding section 10.1.

SOR/82-952 22 October, 1982 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act

The amendments to the following sections were only affected in the French version:

Paragraph 22(1)(a) preceding subparagraph (i); paragraph 22(1)(b) preceding subparagraph (i); paragraph 25(1)(a) preceding subparagraph (i); paragraph 25(1)(c)(iii); and paragraph 1(1)(j) of Schedule XI.

SOR/83-500 3 June, 1983 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act, effective November 1, 1983

Section 2 by adding the definition "immersion suit"; subsection 20(1) by adding paragraph (e.1); subsection 22(1) by adding paragraph (h.1); subsection 23(1) by adding paragraph (h.1); subsection 24(1) by adding paragraph (f.1); subsection 25(1) by adding paragraph (g.1); subsection 26(1) by adding paragraph (g.1); subsection 28(4) by adding paragraph (b.1); section 3 of Schedule XV by adding paragraph (h.1); section 4 of Schedule XV by adding paragraph (h.1); and section 5 of Schedule XV by adding paragraph (h.1).

SOR/85-859 29 August, 1985 pursuant to section 400 of the Canada Shipping Act

Paragraph 17(e) and the table thereto.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CANADA SHIPPING ACT IS NOW CHAPTER S-9 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF CANADA, 1985.

amended by

SOR/89-528 2 November, 1989 pursuant to section 338 of the Canada Shipping Act

Section 2 by adding the definition "EPIRB"; paragraphs 3(a) and (b) of Schedule XIV; subsection 1(3) of Schedule XVII by adding paragraphs (c) to (e); paragraph 2(5)(b) of Schedule XVII; section 2 of Schedule XVII by adding subsection (7); subsections 3(4) to (6) of Schedule XVII; and subsection 3(10) of Schedule XVII.

SOR/96-218 23 April, 1996 pursuant to section 314 and subsection 338(1) of the Canada Shipping Act

Sections 2 to 6; the headings preceding section 7; paragraph 7(c); paragraphs 7 (e) to (g); paragraph 9(b) is revoked; paragraphs 9(d) and (e); section 9.1 added; the headings preceding section 10; paragraph 10(b); paragraph 10(d); paragraph 10(f) is revoked; paragraph 10(g) preceding subparagraph (i); paragraphs 10 (h) to (q); paragraphs 11 (b) and (c); paragraph 11(e) is revoked; paragraph 11 (f) preceding subparagraph (i); paragraphs 11 (g) to (o); paragraphs 12 (b) and (c); paragraph 12 (d) preceding subparagraph (i); paragraphs 12(e) to (i); section 13 paragraphs (b) to (e); section 13.1 is added; the headings preceding section 14 and sections 14 to 16; the headings preceding section 17; section 17 preceding paragraph (a); paragraphs 17(1) (c) to (h); section 17(2) is added; the headings preceding section 18; sections 18 and 19; the headings preceding section 20; subsection 20 (1) preceding paragraph (a); subparagraph 20 (1)(c) (ii); subsection 20(5) is revoked; section 21 is revoked; subsection 22 (1) preceding paragraph (a); paragraphs 22(c) and (d); paragraphs 22 (g) to (m); subsection 22 (2) is revoked; section 22.1(1) to (3) is added; the heading preceding section 23; subsection 23(1) preceding paragraph (a); subparagraph 23(a) (iv); subparagraph 23(b) (iv); paragraph 23 (c) is revoked; subparagraph 23(d)(ii); paragraphs 23(g) to (n) are revoked; subsections 23(2) to (4) are revoked; the heading preceding section 24 is revoked; subsection 24(1) preceding paragraph (a); subparagraph 24(a) (iiii); subparagraph 24(b)(iv); subparagraph 24 (c) (ii); paragraphs 24 (e) to (k) is revoked; subsections 24 (2) and (3) is revoked; the heading preceding section 25 is revoked; subsection 25(1) preceding paragraph (a); subparagraph 25(a)(iii); subparagraph 25(c) (iv); subparagraph 25 (d)(ii); paragraph 25(f) to (l) is revoked; subsections 25(2) and (3) are revoked; the heading preceding section 26 is revoked; subsection 26(1) preceding paragraph (a); subparagraph 26(a)(iii); subparagraph 26 (c) (iv); subparagraph 26 (d) (ii); paragraphs 26 (f) to (k) is revoked; subsections 26(2) and (3) are revoked; the heading preceding section 27 is revoked; subsection 27 (1) preceding paragraph (a); subparagraph 27 (a) (ii); subparagraph 27 (b) (ii); paragraphs 27 (d) to (g) is revoked; subsections 27 (2) and (3) is revoked; section 27.1 to 27. 4 (b) is added; the heading preceding section 28; subsection 28 (1) preceding paragraph (a); subparagraph 28 (1)(a)(ii); subparagraph 28(1)(b)(iii); subparagraph 28(1) (c) (iii); subsection 28(2)(a) preceding paragraph (a); paragraph 28(2)(a) (ii); subparagraph 28(2)(b)(iii);subparagraph 28(2)(c)(iii); subsections 28(3) and (4); section 28 by adding sections 29 to 149; Schedules I and II; Schedule III preceding section 1; Schedule IV; the reference (s. 2 and Schedules VII, VIII and XVIII) after the heading "Schedule V"; the heading "Lifeboats" in Schedule V; subsection 2(1) is revoked; sections 88 and 89 of Schedule V; Schedules VI to VIII; Schedule IX preceding section 1; the expression "launching appliance" in Part I of Schedule IX is replaced by "launching device"; Schedule IX by adding Part II; the heading after Schedule X; paragraph 2(c) of Schedule X; subsection 4(2) of Schedule X is revoked; Schedules XI to XVII; Schedule XVIII preceding the heading General; Schedule XV by adding section 1.1; section 2 of Schedule XV preceding paragraph (a); sections 3 to 5 of Schedule XV; section 10 of Schedule XV is revoked; paragraph 16(a) of Schedule XV; subparagraph 17(a)(ii) of Schedule XV; section 18 of Schedule XV preceding paragraph (a); and paragraph 18(b) of Schedule XV.

SOR/2000-261 21 June, 2000, pursuant to section 314 and subsections 338(1) and 339(1) of the Canada Shipping Act, into force on April 1, 2001.

The definitions "sea area A1" and "VHF coverage area" are added to subsection 2(1) in alphabetical order; the definition "Class II EPIRB" in subsection 2(1) is replaced; paragraph 7(h) is replaced; paragraphs 7(m) and (n) are replaced; paragraph 10(j) is replaced; paragraphs 10(o) and (p) are replaced; paragraph 11(i) is replaced; paragraph 11(n) is replaced; paragraph 12(g) is replaced; paragraph 13(b) is replaced; section 14 is amended by striking out the word "and" at the end of paragraph (k), by adding the word "and" at the end of paragraph (l) and by adding section (m) after paragraph (l); subparagraphs 20(1)(g)(i) and (ii) are replaced; paragraphs 20(1)(l) and (m) are replaced; section 20(1.1) is added; section 22 is renumbered as subsection 22(1); paragraph 22(1)(j) is replaced; paragraph 22(1)(o) is replaced; section 22(2) is added; subparagraphs 22.1(1)(h)(i) and (ii) are replaced; paragraphs 22.1(1)(m) and (n) are replaced; section 22.1(1.1) is added; paragraph 22.1(2)(g) is replaced; paragraph 22.1(2)(l) is replaced; section 22.1(2.1) is added; paragraph 27.2(3)(c) is replaced; subsection 27.2(3) is amended by striking out the word "and" at the end of paragraph (h), by adding the word "and" at the end of paragraph (i) and by adding paragraph (j) after paragraph (i); paragraph 27.3(g) is replaced; section 27.3 is amended by striking out the word "and" at the end of paragraph (k), by adding the word "and" at the end of paragraph (l) and by adding paragraph (m) after paragraph (l); paragraph 39(a) is replaced; section 40 is replaced; paragraph 49(a) is replaced; section 50 is replaced; section 59 is amended by striking out the word "and" at the end of paragraph (g), by adding the word "and" at the end of paragraph (h) and by adding paragraph (i) after paragraph (h); paragraph 91(a) is replaced; section 92 is replaced; paragraph 102(a) is replaced; section 102 is amended by striking out the word "and" at the end of paragraph (h), by adding the word "and" at the end of paragraph (i) and by adding paragraph (j) after paragraph (i); sections 124 to 126 are replaced; subparagraph 1(1)(d)(iii) of Schedule IV is replaced; section 88 of Part IV of Schedule V is replaced; section 7 of Schedule V.1 is replaced.

SOR/2001-173 10 May, 2001, pursuant to section 314 and subsections 338(1) and 339(1) of the Canada Shipping Act, into force on May 10, 2001.

The definition "Class II EPIRB" in subsection 2(1), as enacted by P.C. 1996-562 of April 23, 1996 is repealed; the expression "(zones VHF)" of the definition "VHF coverage area" in subsection 2(1) of the English version is replaced by the expression "(zone VHF)".

SOR/2001-179 17 May, 2001, pursuant to section 314 and subsections 338(1) and 339(1) of the Canada Shipping Act, into force on May 17, 2001.

The definition "dispositif d'évacuation par glissière" in subsection 2(1) of the French version is repealed; The expression "(dispositif d'évacuation par glissière)" at the end of the definition "marine evacuation system" in subsection 2(1) of the English version is replaced by the expression "(dispositif d'évacuation en mer)"; Subsection 2(1) is amended by adding the definition "approved boat" in alphabetical order; Subsection 2(1) of the French version is amended by adding the definition « dispositif d'évacuation en mer » in alphabetical order; Subsection 2(3) is amended by striking out the word "and" at the end of paragraph (d), by adding the word "and" at the end of paragraph (e) and by adding paragraph (f) after paragraph (e); Paragraph 3(b) is replaced; Section 5.2 and the heading before it are replaced; The table to subsection 6(2) is amended by adding item 2.1 after item 2; Item 4 of the table to subsection 6(2) is repealed; Section 6.1 and the heading before it are repealed; Paragraph 7(c) is replaced; Paragraph 7(j) is replaced; Paragraph 10(b) is replaced; Paragraphs 10(k) and (l) are replaced; Paragraph 11(b) is replaced; Paragraphs 11(j) and (k) are replaced; Paragraph 12(i) is replaced; Section 12 is amended by striking out the word "and" at the end of paragraph (i), by adding the word "and" at the end of paragraph (j) and by adding paragraph (k) after paragraph (j); Paragraphs 14(h) and (i) are replaced; Subparagraph 14(k)(i) is replaced; Paragraph 16(1)(b) is replaced; The heading "Signaux fumigènes à déclenchement automatique" of column III of the table to paragraph 16(1)(e) of the French version is replaced by "Feux à allumage automatique"; Paragraphs 16(1)(g) and (h) are replaced; Subsection 17(3) is replaced; Paragraphs 17(4)(a) and (b) are replaced; Paragraphs 17(5)(d) and (e) are replaced; Subsection 18(3) is replaced; Paragraphs 18(4)(a) and (b) are replaced; Subparagraphs 18(6)(a)(ii) and (iii) are replaced; Subsection 18(7) is replaced; Subsection 19(3) is replaced; Paragraphs 19(4)(a) and (b) are replaced; Subsections 19(8) and (9) are replaced; Subparagraph 20(1)(c)(iii) is replaced; Subparagraph 20(1)(h)(ii) is replaced; Paragraph 20(1)(i) is replaced; Paragraph 22(c) is replaced; Paragraph 22(l) is replaced; Subparagraph 22.1(1)(i)(ii) is replaced; Paragraph 22.1(1)(j) is replaced; Paragraph 22.1(2)(i) is replaced; Subparagraph 23(a)(iv) is replaced; Subparagraph 23(b)(iv) is replaced; Subparagraph 24(a)(iii) is replaced; Subparagraph 24(b)(iv) is replaced; Subparagraph 25(a)(iii) is replaced; Subparagraph 25(c)(iv) is replaced; Subparagraph 26(a)(iii) is replaced; Subparagraph 26(c)(iv) is replaced; Subsection 27.2(2) is replaced; Subparagraph 27.2(3)(d)(iii) is replaced; Paragraphs 27.2(3)(e) to (g) are replaced; Paragraphs 27.3(h) to (j) are replaced; Subparagraph 28(1)(a)(iii) is replaced; Subparagraph 28(1)(b)(iii) is replaced; Subparagraph 28(2)(a)(iii) is replaced; Subparagraph 28(2)(b)(iii) is replaced; Paragraphs 30(d) to (g) are replaced; Paragraphs 39(d) and (e) are replaced; Paragraphs 49(c) to (e) are replaced; Paragraphs 59(b) to (d) are replaced; Paragraphs 64(a) to (c) are replaced; Section 67 is replaced; Paragraph 70(b) is replaced; Subparagraphs 74(a)(ii) and (iii) are replaced; Section 74 is amended by adding the word "and" at the end of paragraph (b) and by repealing paragraphs (d) and (e); Section 75 is replaced; Subsection 76(3) is replaced; Subparagraphs 79(a)(ii) and (iii) are replaced; Paragraph 79(b) is replaced; Paragraphs 91(c) and (d) are replaced; Subparagraph 102(c)(iii) is replaced; Paragraphs 102(d) to (g) are replaced; Subparagraphs 108(c)(ii) and (iii) are replaced; Paragraphs 108(d) to (g) are replaced; Subsection 110(3) is replaced; Subsection 110(6) is repealed; Section 110.1 is added following section 110; The portion of section 113 before paragraph (a) is replaced; Paragraph 114(1)(e) is replaced; Section 118 is replaced; Subsection 119(1) is replaced; The portion of subsection 121(1) before paragraph (a) is replaced; The table to section 121 is amended by adding items 0.1 to 0.4 before item 1; Item 6 of the table to section 121 is replaced;  Column II of item 14 of the table to section 121 is replaced; Subsections 121(2) and (3) are repealed; Section 122 and the heading before it are replaced; Section 147 is replaced; The heading before section 2 of Schedule I is replaced; The portion of section 2 of Schedule I before paragraph (a) is replaced; Schedule I is amended by adding section 2.1 after section 2; The heading "Basic Lifeboat Equipment" before section 1 and sections 1 to 4 of Schedule II are replaced; The heading before section 5 of Schedule II is replaced; The portion of section 5 of Schedule II before paragraph (a) is replaced; Subparagraph 5(a)(ii) of Schedule II is replaced; Paragraph 5(c) of Schedule II is repealed; Paragraph 5(g) of Schedule II is repealed; Paragraphs 5(i) and (j) of Schedule II are replaced; Section 7 of Schedule II and the heading before it are repealed; The portion of subsection 8(1) of Schedule II before paragraph (a) is replaced; Schedule III is amended by replacing the reference "(Subsection 121(1))" after the heading "SCHEDULE III" with the reference "(Section 121)"; Subsection 14(2) of Schedule IV is replaced; Schedule V is amended by replacing the reference "(Subsection 121(2))" after the heading "SCHEDULE V" with the reference "(Section 121)"; Schedule V.1 is amended by replacing the reference "(Subsection 121(1))" after the heading "SCHEDULE V.1" with the reference "(Section 121)"; The portion of subsection 3(1) of Schedule VI before paragraph (a) is replaced; Paragraph 3(1)(b) of Schedule VI is replaced; Schedule VII is amended by replacing the reference "(Subsections 121(1) and (3))" after the heading "SCHEDULE VII" with the reference "(Section 121)"; Schedule VIII is amended by replacing the reference "(Paragraph 5.2(b) and subsection 121(1))" after the heading "SCHEDULE VIII" with the reference "(Paragraph 5.2(b) and section 121)"; The portion of Part I of Schedule IX after section 18 is replaced; Subsection 16(2) of Part II of Schedule IX is replaced; Subsection 17(2) of Part II of Schedule IX is replaced; Subsection 17(3) of Part II of Schedule IX to the French version is replaced; Schedule X is repealed; Schedule XI is amended by replacing the reference "(Subsection 121(1))" after the heading "SCHEDULE XI" with the reference "(Section 121)"; Schedule XII is amended by replacing the reference "(Subsection 121(1))" after the heading "SCHEDULE XII" with the reference "(Section 121)"; Schedule XIII  is amended by replacing the reference "(Subsection 121(1))" after the heading "SCHEDULE XIII" with the reference "(Section 121)"; Paragraph 2(4)(a) of Schedule XIV is replaced; The portion of Schedule XV before section 1 is replaced; Section 1.1 of Schedule XV is replaced; The portion of section 2 of Schedule XV before paragraph (a) is replaced; The portion of section 4 of Schedule XV before paragraph (a) is replaced; Section 5 of Schedule XV is replaced; the definition "équipement de sauvetage gonflable" in subsection 2(1), subparagraph 39(h)(ii), subparagraph 49(h)(ii), subparagraph 59(g)(ii), subparagraph 64(e)(ii), subparagraph 70(d)(ii), subparagraph 79(d)(ii), paragraph 134(a), paragraph 7(b) of Schedule IV and paragraph 3(1)(a) of Schedule VI of the French version are amended by replacing the expression "dispositif d'évacuation par glissière" with the expression "dispositif d'évacuation en mer" wherever it occurs.

SOR/2002-122 14 March, 2002 pursuant to sections 10 and 314 and subsections 338(1) and 339(1) of the Canada Shipping Act, into force on March 14, 2002.

Paragraph 27.2(3)(b) of the French version is replaced; Section 110.1 is replaced; The portion of items 7 to 9 of the table to section 121 in column II is replaced; The portion of items 11 and 12 of the table to section 121 in column II is replaced; The portion of item 15 of the table to section 121 in column II is replaced; The portion of item 19 of the table to section 121 in column II is replaced; Subsection 142(1) is replaced; The portion of subsection 142(2) before paragraph (a) is replaced; Section 2 of Schedule IV is amended by adding subsection (1.1) after subsection (1); Schedule XI is repealed.

SOR/2004-26 24 February, 2004 pursuant to section 314 and subsections 338(1) and 339(1) of the Canada Shipping Act, into force on February 24, 2004.

Subparagraph 7(g)(iii) is replaced; Paragraph 9.1(a)(i.1) is added after subparagraph (i); Subparagraph 10(i)(iii) is replaced; Subparagraph 11(h)(iii) is replaced; Subparagraph 12(f)(iii) is replaced; Paragraph 13.1(a)(i.1) is added after subparagraph (i); Subparagraph 14(g)(iii) is replaced; Paragraph 15(a)(i.1) is added after subparagraph (i); Paragraph 16(1)(f) is replaced; Paragraph 16(2)(a)(i.1) is added after subparagraph (i); Paragraph 17(5)(b) is replaced; Paragraph 17(6)(a)(i.1) is added after subparagraph (i); Paragraph 18(5)(b) is replaced; Subsection 18(7) is replaced; Paragraph 19(7)(b) is replaced; Paragraph 19(10)(a)(i.1) is added after subparagraph (i); Subparagraph 38(b)(ii) is replaced; Paragraph 41(a)(i.1) is added after subparagraph (i); Subparagraph 48(b)(ii) is replaced; Paragraph 51(a)(i.1) is added after subparagraph (i); Subparagraph 58(b)(ii) is replaced; Subparagraph 58(b)(ii) is replaced; Paragraph 60(a)(i.1) is added after subparagraph (i); Paragraph 63(b) is replaced; Paragraph 65(a)(i.1) is added after subparagraph (i); Paragraph 69(b) is replaced; Paragraph 71(a)(i.1) is added after subparagraph (i); Paragraph 73(b) is replaced; Paragraph 78(b) is replaced; Paragraph 80(a)(i.1) is added after subparagraph (i); The portion of section 113 before paragraph (a) is replaced; The portion of item 12 of the table to section 121 in column II is replaced; Section 127.1 is added after section 127; The portion of subsection 128(1) before paragraph (a) is replaced; Subsection (1.2) is added to Section 2 of Schedule IV, after subsection (1.1) .

SOR/2004-253 16 November, 2004 pursuant to section 314 and subsections 338(1) and 339(1) of the Canada Shipping Act, into force on November 16, 2004.

Subparagraph (a)(iii) of the definition "new ship" in subsection 2(1) is replaced; Subparagraph (b)(iii) of the definition "new ship" in subsection 2(1) is replaced; Paragraph 97(2)(c) is replaced; The portion of item 13 of the table to section 121 of the French version in column II is replaced; Subsection 143(4) of the French version is replaced; Paragraph 3(c) of Schedule I to the French version is replaced; Subparagraph 15(d)(ii) of Schedule IV is replaced; Section 25 of Schedule VII to the French version is replaced; Subsection 27(2) of Schedule VII to the French version is replaced; The portion of subsection 32(1) of Schedule VII to the English version before paragraph (a) is replaced; Paragraph 17(1)(a) of Schedule VIII to the French version is replaced; Paragraph 36(1)(a) of Schedule VIII to the French version is replaced; Paragraph 7(1)(a) of Part II of Schedule IX to the French version is replaced; Subsection 7(2) of Part II of Schedule IX to the French version is replaced; Subsection 13(1) of Schedule XV is replaced.