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CHAPTER VI  - INSPECTIONS AND CERTIFICATES

25.1.1 Subject to subsection 25.1.4, new vessels shall be constructed in accordance with plans that have been approved as set for in Part 4, Schedule I.

25.1.2 Every vessel shall be inspected at suitable intervals during construction according to Schedule I to ensure that the construction is in accordance with the approved plans.

25.1.3 Where a vessel built outside Canada is brought under Canadian registry and is

1. in class with an approved classification society, or



2. certified by any other approved authority,

the Regional Director shall determine the extent to which the vessel shall be inspected before an inspection certificate may be issued in respect of it.

25.1.4 Vessel transferred from registry elsewhere than in Canada to Canadian registry, and vessel entering passenger service for the first time is deemed to be "new vessel" and is the subject to inspection in accordance with Schedule I, section 1.9.

25.1.5 Every vessel shall be subject to dock and sea trials, which shall be held in the presence of an inspector. At that time the bilge and fire pumps and the steering and stopping powers of the vessel shall be tested, the launching arrangements for the life boats shall be carried out, an inclining experiment shall be conducted, and any further tests shall be carried out that the inspector considers necessary to satisfy himself that the vessel is safe and suitable for the purpose for which it is intended.

25.1.6 An inspector may, during inspection of the new construction of a vessel, accept any machinery or any electrical installation, equipment or appliance, without requiring it to be opened for inspection, if:

1. plans in respect of the machinery or the electrical installation, equipment or appliance are not required to be submitted for approval under these regulations; and



2. the inspector is satisfied that the machinery or electrical installation, equipment or appliance is safe and suitable for the purpose for which it is intended.

25.2.1 Subject to subsection 25.2.2 every vessel shall be inspected annually in accordance with Schedule II, and quadrennially in accordance with Schedule III.

25.2.2 Where a vessel is making voyages other than home-trade III for a period of at least three consecutive months annually in fresh water it shall be inspected annually in accordance with Schedule II, and quinquennially in accordance with Schedule III.

25.2.3 Where an owner is unable to fulfil all the requirements of a periodical inspection referred to in Schedule II or Schedule III at the due date, the Regional Director may allow postponement of certain parts of the inspection of the vessel.

25.2.4 Where postponement is allowed under subsection 25.2.3, the periodical inspection shall be completed within a time determined by the Regional Director in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate Schedule, as if the vessel had been inspected on the original due date.

25.2.5 An owner may submit a proposal to the Regional Director for a system of continuous inspection and testing of the hull of the vessel whereby all compartments of the hull are opened for inspection and testing in regular rotation within a four or five-year period.

25.3.1 Vessels shall be inspected out of water as prescribed in subsection 25.3.3, except that where an owner cannot comply with the requirements of subsection 25.3.3 the Regional Director may allow postponement of out of water inspection and, the succeeding out of water inspection shall become due within the inspection interval prescribed in subsection 25.3.3 from the original due date.

25.3.2 At the out of water inspection adequate facilities shall be provided, so the inspector can properly determine the condition of the outside of the hull and its appendages.

25.3.3 The interval between the out of water inspections of the hull and appendages of a vessel shall be:

1. in the case of a vessel engaged in home-trade III voyages and spending less than 3 consecutive months annually in fresh water - two years, and if spending 3 or more consecutive months annually in fresh water - four years;



2. in the case of a vessel engaged in inland, minor waters and home-trade IV voyages and spending less than 3 consecutive months annually in fresh water - four years, and if spending 3 or more consecutive months annually in fresh water - five years.

25.3.4 For the purpose of section 25.3.3, the St. Lawrence River west of the eastern end of the Ile d'Orleans, is deemed to be fresh water.

25.4.1 Notwithstanding subsections 25.2.1 and 25.3.3, where an inspector is satisfied from such inspection as is possible while a vessel is afloat, and without opening all compartments, that the hull and equipment are in a seaworthy condition, the inspector may issue or extend a short term inspection certificate for a period not exceeding one month beyond the due date of periodic inspection.

25.4.2 A short term inspection certificate issued or extended up to the maximum period allowed under subsection 25.4.1 shall not be renewed or further extended unless

1. the periodic inspection is completed; or



2. permission is granted by the Regional Director.

25.5.1 Building facilities shall be appropriate to the material and method of construction of the vessel.

1. Building facilities for steel vessels shall be such that the steel plates and shapes to be used for construction are to be stored in such a way that corrosion or undue stresses or deformation are avoided.



2. Aluminum vessels shall be built in such conditions that all welding will be carried out under dry conditions at a temperature above 0mC, in still air conditions. If welding at temperatures below 0mC is unavoidable, there shall be prior submission of preheating methods and temperature control.



3. Wooden vessels may be built in the open provided that the moisture content of the wood is controlled while the vessel is being built.



4. Fibre reinforced plastic vessels shall be built in facilities so equipped and arranged that the supplier's instructions for material handling and storage, the laminating processes and curing control, can be complied with.

25.5.2 Material specifications shall be made available to the Inspector.

25.5.3 Workmanship shall be in accordance with the recognized practises applicable for every particular method of construction.

SCHEDULE I ^

1.1.1 The owner of a vessel shall notify the inspector at least one week in advance of:

1. the construction, and
   1. in the case of vessels constructed of steel, aluminum or wood,
      - the commencement of framing,
      - the commencement of plating or planking,
      - installation of the power plant, and
      - installation of the deck and superstructure;
   2. in the case of vessels constructed of fiberglass or other materials which are molded,
      - the commencement of lay-up,
      - the hull being removed from the mould,
      - the installation of the power plant, and
      - installation of the deck and superstructure;
2. the launching;
3. the inclining experiment; and
4. the dock and sea trials.

1.2.1 Before the new vessel is launched, the compartments within the main hull shall be subjected to hose or pressure tests as follows:

1. tanks and peak tanks used for the carriage of water, and tanks arranged for the carriage of fuel oil: a head of water equal to the maximum head to which the tanks can be subjected in service but not less than 0.9 m above the crown of the tanks;
2. peak bulkheads, which do not form the boundaries of tanks, shall be tested by filling the peaks with water to the level of the load waterline;
3. watertight bulkheads and weather decks, shall be hose tested; the pressure of water in the hose shall be not less than 207 kPa;
4. tanks which are intended to hold liquids, and which form part of the subdivision of the vessel, shall be tested for tightness with water to a head up to the deepest subdivision load line or to a head corresponding to two-thirds of the depth from the top of keel to the margin line in way of the tanks, whichever is the greater; provided that in no case shall the test head be less than 0.9 m above the top of tank.

1.2.2 Inspection of the underwater portion of the vessel, shall be completed and the draught marks verified before the vessel is floated.

1.2.3 Scupper and sanitary discharge valves and other appliances intended to prevent the admission of water into the hull shall be inspected.

1.2.4 The means for closing openings in the hull, decks and superstructures shall be inspected before the vessel goes into service, and where such openings are required to close watertight, they shall be hose-tested; the pressure of the water in the hose shall be not less than 207 kPa.

1.2.5 Structural fire protection arrangements shall be inspected.

1.2.6 All watertight doors within the hull shall be inspected, tried under working conditions and hose-tested; the pressure of the water in the hose shall not be less than 207 kPa.

1.2.7 The means for pumping bilges shall be tested before the inspection is completed.

1.2.8 The steering arrangements shall be inspected during construction and tried under working conditions.

1.2.9 The masts and rigging shall be inspected during construction.

1.2.10 The anchors and cables shall be inspected and tested under normal working conditions to demonstrate satisfactory operation.

1.3.1 Verify that approved stability data conforming to Part 6 is held on board the vessel.

1.4.1 Inspection during construction of machinery is not required except for boilers and air receivers which shall be inspected in accordance with the Marine Machinery Regulations.

1.4.2 Required installation inspection of machinery components:

1. identification of major components from manufacturers documents, as applicable;
2. verification that the following items are in operational condition and correct adjustment:
   1. propulsion, steering and essential ship service machinery,
   2. machinery controls, monitors and alarms, and
   3. systems safety, relief, vent and exhaust devices, and
3. verification and recording of screw shaft clearance in stern bearing;
4. inspection of guards and drip trays for correct location and installation;
5. witnessing of hydrostatic pressure tests of boilers and air receivers in accordance with rules or codes;
6. subject to paragraph (g) witnessing of hydrostatic test of all non-structural fuel tanks and non-structural tanks for other liquids in excess of 200 litres to a pressure head of water equal to the maximum head to which the tanks can be subjected in service but not less than 0.9 m above the crown of the tanks;
7. for non-structural tanks designed to operate at a pressure head in excess of 2 m and for which detailed plans are required to be submitted, the hydrostatic test pressure head shall not be less than the design pressure head plus 1 m;
8. verification that safety and operating instructions are posted in accordance with these Standards;
9. witnessing of dock trials of all systems up to full power and under normal working conditions for a suitable endurance period of not less than 1 hour, taking into account the size and complexity of the various machinery systems; and
10. monitoring and recording propulsion and maneuvering performance during sea trials to ensure conformity with these Standards.

1.5.1 Electrical Systems Less than 55 Volts

1. inspection in respect of correct installation of equipment and systems in accordance with the approved drawings; and
2. inspection in respect of correct function of the installation.

1.5.2 Electrical Systems of 55 Volts and Over

1. inspection in accordance with Ship Safety Electrical Standards TP 127.

1.6.1 Construction inspection not required.

1.6.2 Installation inspection for all fire protection equipment:

1. identification of equipment from manufacturer's documents, as applicable;
2. verification that all equipment is in operational condition;
3. inspection of securing and release devices in respect of correct installation;
4. verification of validity of equipment testing and servicing dates; and
5. verification that safety and operating instructions are posted.

1.7.1 Construction inspection of lifesaving appliances shall be in accordance with the Life Saving Equipment Regulations.

1.7.2 Installation inspection for all lifesaving appliances:

1. identification of all appliances from manufacturers documents as applicable;
2. verification that all appliances are in an operational condition and in accordance with design specifications;
3. inspection of securing and release devices in respect of correct installation;
4. verification of equipment testing and validity of certificates; and
5. verification that safety and operating instructions are posted.

1.8.1 Construction inspection not required.

1.8.2 Installation inspection:

1. verify that all navigation and radio communications appliances and equipment, including navigation lights, are in accordance with the Navigating Appliances and Equipment Regulations, the Collision Regulations, the Charts and Publications Regulations and the Ship Station Radio and Ship Station Technical Regulations; and
2. verify that necessary operating instructions and manuals are provided.

1.9.1 Vessels transferred from registry elsewhere than in Canada to Canadian registry, and the vessels entering passenger service for the first time are deemed to be "new vessels" and are subject to inspection as follows:

1. they shall be completely inspected out of water and checked against plans showing the vessel's construction; provided that where plans are not obtainable the matter shall be referred to the Regional Director. Full particulars of the vessel's stability, including a copy of the hydrostatic curves, shall be submitted, but if this information is not available an inclining experiment shall be conducted in the presence of and to the satisfaction of the inspector and the owners shall also provide a set of hydrostatic curves;
2. after checking the vessel against the plans, the inspector shall forward to the Regional Director a report, with a copy of the plans, stating whether or not the vessel is constructed in accordance with the plans; if any difference exists between the vessel and the plans the condition of the vessel and any defects that may be discovered shall be noted;
3. the suitability of the vessel for the proposed service shall also be considered by the inspector, who will state his views thereon in his report;
4. after examination of the plans and the report the Regional Director shall determine the suitability of the vessel for the proposed service and shall issue instructions regarding any alterations or renewals it may consider necessary before the vessel is accepted;
5. after approval of the plans, the inspection shall proceed in the same manner as for a new vessel and a complete inspection of the vessel, including machinery, electrical systems, hulls, stability, navigation and communication appliances and equipment, lifesaving equipment and fire safety, shall be made as prescribed in this schedule;
6. for the inspections required by paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), the hull shall be cleaned inside and outside, all compartments being opened for access, and facilities provided by the owner so that complete inspection may be made; the vessel shall not be floated until inspection of all underwater portions has been completed.

SCHEDULE II ^

1.1.1 The vessel shall be inspected externally and internally as far as may be possible without extensive opening up, and tests, if found necessary, shall be conducted to ensure that conditions are satisfactory. Where a definite standard of subdivision has been approved, inspection shall be made to ensure that the watertight compartments and all arrangements and details connected with the subdivision are in order and that no changes affecting them have been made.

1.1.2 Alterations in approved subdivision arrangements and details, including watertight and non-watertight longitudinal bulkheads if fitted, appropriation of space below the bulkhead deck, and other alterations that have been made since the previous inspection shall be reported in detail; special attention shall be given to parts in deterioration from such causes as chafing or lying on the ground.

1.1.3 All side scuttles shall be examined, and where they are required to have special locking arrangements, the locking arrangements shall be tested and the inspector shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure that proper instructions with regard to these arrangements are posted in the wheelhouse.

1.1.4 Scupper and sanitary discharge valves and other appliances intended to prevent the admission of water into the hull, except valves and cocks connected with the machinery, shall be inspected.

1.1.5 All watertight doors and other means for closing openings in the watertight subdivision shall be inspected and their condition and efficiency ascertained, the doors shall be tried by hand, and also by power, if operated by power.

1.1.6 Warning signals, hand gear indicators showing when watertight doors are closed, and indicators at central closing stations shall be inspected and tested.

1.1.7 Hinged watertight doors shall be inspected and operated to ensure that lever-operated clips are in good order and that all joints are watertight.

1.1.8 When a watertight door is removed for repairs it shall be hose-tested upon replacement.

1.1.9 Structural fire protection arrangements shall be inspected.

1.1.10 Hatchways with their closing and securing appliances, ventilators and other deck openings, casings and superstructure bulkheads with their closing appliances shall be inspected.

1.1.11 Rudder, main and auxiliary steering gear shall be inspected.

1.1.12 The means for auxiliary steering shall be assembled, connected and tested.

1.1.13 Masts, spars and rigging shall be to the satisfaction of the inspector.

1.1.14 The anchors, cables and associated equipment shall be inspected.

1.2.1 Verify that approved stability data is held on board of the vessel.

1.3.1 All machinery spaces shall be visually inspected for general condition of the space and all fitted equipment.

1.3.2 Safety devices and alarms shall be tested and adjusted if necessary to the satisfaction of the inspector.

1.3.3 Remote controls for machinery operation, shall be tested and adjusted if necessary to the satisfaction of the inspector.

1.3.4 Emergency steering operation shall be tested to the satisfaction of the inspector.

1.3.5 Any emergency exit from the machinery space, shall be proved free, accessible and clearly indicated.

1.3.6 Running trials shall be held on the main engine, steering gear, essential pumps and on any other part that may be requested by the inspector. Where any part is not satisfactory, the inspector may require that part to be opened up for inspection and overhaul.

1.4.1 Electrical Systems less than 55 volts

1. general inspection of electrical equipment and systems;



2. verification of current rating for each protective device;



3. verification of current rating for each distribution cable;



4. verification of each generator or alternator and battery; and



5. inspection in respect of correct function of the installation.

1.4.2 Electrical Systems of 55 volts and over

1. inspection in accordance with Ship Safety Electrical Standard TP 127.

1.5.1 All fixed and portable fire extinguishing equipment shall be serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months.

1.5.2 Inspection of all fire protection equipment shall include:

1. verification that all equipment is in operational condition;



2. verification that safety and operating instructions are posted; and



3. verification of validity of all equipment testing dates.

1.6.1 Inspection of all lifesaving appliances shall include:

1. verification that all appliances are in operational condition;
2. verification that safety and operating instructions are posted; and
3. verification of validity of all equipment testing or life expectancy dates.

1.6.2 Every inflatable liferaft and inflatable platform shall be serviced at intervals not exceeding 12 months at an accredited service depot in accordance with the Life Saving Equipment Regulations but liferafts which are less than 10 years old may be serviced at intervals as determined by the Regional Director.

1.6.3 All inflatable or inflated emergency boats shall

1. be repaired and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; and



2. have permanent repairs effected only at an approved servicing station, except that emergency repairs may be carried out onboard the vessel.

1.7.1 Verify that all navigation and radio communications appliances and equipment, including navigation lights, are in operational condition and correctly adjusted.

1.7.2 Verify that necessary operating instructions are provided.

SCHEDULE III ^

1.1.1 All hull construction material shall be exposed and cleaned to the extent required by the inspector for a proper examination, and where signs of wastage are evident in any part of a vessel's structure, drilling or non-destructive examination may be required, and if any part is found to be defective, the defect shall be replaced by material equal in scantling and quality to that of the original construction.

1.1.2 All watertight bulkheads, decks, and other subdivision arrangements shall be inspected to ascertain their condition, and if their watertight ness has been impaired, any part found deficient shall be restored to its original condition.

1.1.3 Where a definite standard of subdivision has been approved, the watertight compartments and all arrangements and details connected with the subdivision shall be checked.

1.1.4 All side scuttles shall be examined, and where they are required to have special locking arrangements, the locking arrangements shall be tested and the inspector shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure that proper instructions with regard to these arrangements are posted in the wheelhouse.

1.1.5 All scupper and sanitary discharge valves, excluding those connected to the machinery shall be opened up.

1.1.6 All watertight doors and other means for closing openings in the watertight subdivision shall be inspected and their condition and efficiency ascertained, the doors shall be tried by hand, and also by power, if operated by power.

1.1.7 Warning signals, hand gear indicators showing when doors are closed, and indicators at central closing stations shall be inspected and tested.

1.1.8 Hinged watertight doors shall be inspected and operated to ensure that lever-operated clips are in good order and that all joints are watertight.

1.1.9 When a watertight door is removed for repairs it shall be hose-tested upon replacement.

1.1.10 Structural fire protection arrangements shall be inspected.

1.1.11 Hatchways with their closing and securing appliances, ventilators and other deck openings, casings and superstructure bulkheads with their closing appliances shall be inspected.

1.1.12 The rudder, its means of support, and the pintles and gudgeons, shall be inspected, and, if considered necessary by the inspector for proper examination, the rudder shall be lifted.

1.1.13 All steering gear components shall be inspected and tested.

1.1.14 The means for auxiliary steering shall be assembled, connected and tested.

1.1.15 Masts, spars and rigging shall be to the satisfaction of the inspector.

1.1.16 Anchors and associated equipment shall be inspected; chain cables shall be ranged and inspected; where renewal of anchors or cables is required, a certificate shall be produced to show that the replacement has been tested; the interior of the chain locker shall be cleaned and the compartment inspected.

1.2.1 Verify that approved stability data is held on board the vessel.

1.3.1 Except as prescribed in subsections 1.3.3 to 1.3.6, machinery need not be opened up for internal inspection unless there is evidence of damage, improper operation or deteriorated condition.

1.3.2 Required periodic inspection of machinery components:

1. verification that the following items are in operational condition and correct adjustment:
1. propulsion, steering and essential ship service machinery,
2. machinery controls, monitors and alarms, and
3. systems safety, relief, vent and exhaust devices;
2. inspection of machinery securing arrangements and locations where fluid leakage, material overheating or wastage may occur;
3. confirmation that safety and operating instructions are correctly posted.

1.3.3 Propeller shafts, stern bearings, glands and propellers:

1. the propeller shaft wear down in the stern bearing shall be verified and recorded;



2. subject to paragraphs (c) and (d) propeller shafts shall be fully withdrawn and propellers removed for inspection;



3. for propeller shafts which are
1. of corrosion resistant metal,
2. oil lubricated,
3. fitted with corrosion resistant liners and coating for protection against exposure to water in the stern tube, or
4. operated solely in fresh water,
   
   
such shafts need only be partially withdrawn at alternate inspection periods to expose the stern bearing contact area and provided the components are in satisfactory condition no further withdrawal will be necessary;


4. for propeller shafts with a flange or a keyless taper for propeller attachment, the propeller need not be removed provided the shaft area in way of the flange or top of the taper is specially examined, if necessary by an approved crack detection method, and found in satisfactory condition; and



5. controllable pitch propellers shall be inspected in accordance with the Marine Machinery Regulations.

1.3.4 Steam boilers having a working pressure in excess of 103 kPa and hot water boilers having working conditions in excess of 210 kPa pressure and 98°C temperature shall be inspected in accordance with Marine Machinery Regulations.

1.3.5 Air receivers shall be opened up for internal inspection except where

1. the working pressure does not exceed 103 kPa,



2. the internal diameter does not exceed 150mm, or



3. the volume does not exceed 45 litres; or 150 litres where the working pressure does not exceed 700 kPa, and



4. if due to air receiver construction features, an adequate internal inspection cannot be carried out, a hydrostatic pressure test of 1.25 times the working pressure shall be carried out.

1.3.6 Shipside sea inlet valves, strainers, overboard discharge valves and valves isolating machinery from internal sea bays and keel coolers, shall be opened up for inspection of internal parts.

1.4.1 Inspection of all fire protection equipment shall include:

1. verification that all equipment is in operational condition;



2. verification that safety and operating instructions are posted; and



3. verification of validity of all equipment testing dates.

1.5.1 Inspection of all lifesaving appliances shall include:

1. verification that all appliances are in operational condition;



2. verification that safety and operating instructions are posted; and



3. verification of validity of all equipment testing or life expectancy dates.

1.6.1 Verify that all navigation and radio communications appliances and equipment, including navigation lights, are in operational condition and correctly adjusted.

1.6.2 Verify that necessary operating instructions and manuals are provided.

 SCHEDULE IV

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