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CHAPTER V - LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS AND
SAFETY OF NAVIGATION
22. LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT ^
22.1 Every vessel not exceeding 15 m in length shall carry
22.1.1 one approved life-jacket for:
- each person on board; and
- children, equal in number to 10% of the complement, or such greater
number as may be required to provide a lifejacket for each child, but
this subparagraph does not apply where the lifejackets required under
paragraph 22.1.1.(a) are suitable for children.
22.1.2 two approved lifebuoys, one fitted with 27 m of line and one
with an approved lifebuoy light;
22.1.3 subject to paragraph 22.1.3.a) an inflatable life raft's)
capable of accommodating all persons on board; or
- if making home-trade voyages, Class IV, or minor waters voyages,
Class II, inflatable life raft's) or platform's) capable of
accommodating all persons on board.
22.2 Every vessel 15 m or greater in length shall carry
22.2.1 one approved life-jacket for;
- each person on board; and
- children, equal in number to 10 per cent of the complement, or such
greater number as may be required to provide a lifejacket for each
child, but this subparagraph does not apply where the lifejackets
required under subparagraph (i) are suitable for children.
22.2.2 four approved lifebuoys, two fitted with 27 m of line and the
other two with an approved lifebuoy light;
- subject to paragraph 22.2.2.b) one or more approved inflatable life
rafts of aggregate capacity such as to accommodate all persons on
board.
- if making home-trade voyages, Class IV, or minor waters voyages,
Class II, approved inflatable platforms may be carried in lieu of the
life rafts required by paragraph (c).
- one approved emergency boat fitted with an outboard motor under a
suitable launching arrangement but this paragraph does not apply to a
vessel that;
- has a freeboard of less than 1.5 meters; or
- is fitted with a boarding platform.
22.3 The types of distress signals referred to in this section are the
types of distress signals described in Schedule III of the Life Saving
Equipment Regulations.
22.4 Every vessel shall carry 12 distress signals consisting of 6 Type
A or B and 6 Type A,B,C or D.
23. NAVIGATION AND RADIO COMMUNICATIONS ^
23.1 Collision Regulations ^
23.1.1 Every vessel shall comply with the Collision Regulations, as
amended from time to time.
23.2 Navigating Appliances and Equipment Regulations
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23.2.1 Every vessel shall carry navigating appliances and equipment in
accordance with the Navigating Appliances and Equipment Regulations, as
amended from time to time.
23.2.2 In addition, the following vessels must be fitted with a marine
radar that is located in the position from which the vessel is normally
navigated:
- a vessel more than 20 m in length;
- a vessel making a home-trade voyage, Class III or an inland voyage,
Class II; or}
- any vessel carrying more than 50 passengers.
23.2.3 In addition, every vessel more than 20 m in length must be
fitted with a depth sounder.
23.3 Charts and Publications Regulation
23.3.1 Every vessel shall carry charts and publications in accordance
with the Charts and Publications Regulations, as amended from time to
time.
23.4 Ship Station Radio Regulations and Ship Station
Technical Regulations ^
23.4.1 Every vessel shall comply with the Ship Station Radio
Regulations and the Ship Station Technical Regulations, as amended from
time to time.
24. MOORING AND ANCHORING EQUIPMENT ^
24.1 All vessels shall have at least two anchors, subject to the
provision in section 24.3.
24.2 For vessels in excess of 15 T the main anchors shall be not less
than 2/3 of the anchor weight (Wa) specified in section 24.4
where T is half the arithmetic sum of the gross tonnage and the
displacement in tonnes.
24.3 For vessels not exceeding 15 T the main anchor shall be of the
weight specified in section 24.4 and the second anchor may be a sea anchor
(floating) of a proven design. If the vessel operates inside of home-trade
IV or minor waters a second anchor is not required.
24.4 The total anchor weight given by the following formula assumes a
high holding power (HHP) anchor of typical dimensions:
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where Wa = total anchor weight in kg;
= displacement of the vessel in tonnes;
GT = gross tonnage as calculated under the Tonnage Measurement
Regulation or Schedule I of the Small Vessel Regulations.
24.5 If any other type of anchor other than an HHP anchor is used, Wa
shall be increased by 25% and if a weight block, a fishing door or like
device is used as an anchor Wa shall be increased by 100%.
24.6 All vessels shall carry not less than 50m of cable and at least 10
per cent of that cable shall be a chain.
24.7 For the purpose of this section the holding power of the HHP
anchor shall be deemed to equal 35 times of its weight.
24.8 The working load of closed link chain shall not be less than 75
per cent of the prescribed theoretical holding power as calculated in
sections 24.4 and 24.7 but in no case should the chain link be less than
8mm.
24.9 If a combination cable is used, the wire or rope working load
shall be 2.0 times the working load of the chain.
24.10 If nylon rope is used, it shall be of a braided non-twist type
and maintained in an unchaffed condition.
24.11 Unstabilized polypropylene and natural fiber rope shall not be
used for anchor cable.
24.12 All vessels subject to the carriage of an anchor exceeding 25 kg
shall be fitted with a winch mechanically or manually powered.
24.13 An appropriate locking device shall be provided and be of
sufficient structural strength to hold a load twice the value prescribed
as maximum holding power.
24.14 If the winch brake is used for the purpose of section 24.13 the
structural foundation of the winch shall be designed accordingly.
24.15 In no case shall the rated working power of the winch be less
than the combined load of 25 meters of the prescribed chain size added to
the prescribed anchor weight or the actual anchor weight if a HHP anchor
is not used.
24.16 Proper stowage and securing arrangement for the anchor's) shall
be provided in the anchor working area and the chain locker shall be of
sufficient size and fitted with appropriate ventilation and drainage.
24.17 Anchors and cables may also be in accordance with the rules of an
approved classification society.
![Anchors and cables diagram](/web/20071224085743im_/http://www.tc.gc.ca/MarineSafety/TP/TP11717/images/chap-v-2.gif)
DANFORTH TYPE HHP ANCHOR CAST OR FABRICATED
Ratio of Wa versus A, B, C and D to be
provided
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