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| Section 2.0 - Pleasure Craft Identification
and Compliance |
| 2.1.1 |
This section applies in respect of pleasure craft. |
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2.2 Hull Identification Number (HIN) ^
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| 2.2.1 |
General ^ |
| 2.2.1.1 |
The Hull Identification Number (HIN) provides a uniform method for identifying:
(a) any specific pleasure craft;
(b) the construction standards that apply to that specific pleasure craft;
(c) pleasure craft subject to a manufacturer’s defect recall; and
(d) a lost or stolen pleasure craft. |
| 2.2.2 |
Identification Code ^ |
| 2.2.2.1 |
General ^ |
| 2.2.2.1.1 |
The identification code consists of 12 consecutive characters displayed as capital
letters of the alphabet or Arabic numerals with no spaces, slashes (obliques), or hyphens between them. The code
comprises: (a) a three-digit Manufacturer’s Identification Code (MIC);
followed by
(b) a five character Manufacturer’s Hull Serial Number; and
(c) four figures giving the date
of manufacture. |
| 2.2.2.2 |
Manufacturer’s Identification Code (MIC) ^ |
| 2.2.2.2.1 |
The MIC consists of three characters displayed as block capitals or numbers, forming the first three
characters of the HIN, as issued by Transport Canada, Marine Safety. |
| 2.2.2.3 |
Manufacturer’s Hull Number ^ |
| 2.2.2.3.1 |
The fourth through eighth characters of the HIN are the individual Manufacturer’s Hull Number, which
is defined by the manufacturer. |
| 2.2.2.3.2 |
No two pleasure craft shall be assigned the same Manufacturer’s Hull Number. |
| 2.2.2.3.3 |
The Manufacturer’s Hull Number shall consist of capital letters of the alphabet or Arabic numerals,
or both, except that the letters “I,” “O,” and “Q” shall not be used. |
| 2.2.2.4 |
Date of Manufacture ^ |
| 2.2.2.4.1 |
The ninth through twelfth characters of the HIN indicate the date of manufacture. The ninth character
is a capital letter of the alphabet indicating the month from when the pleasure craft is considered to
have commenced construction and is defined as follows:
| A=January | B=February |
C=March | D=April |
E=May | F=June |
| G=July | H=August |
I=September | J=October |
K=November | L=December |
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| 2.2.2.4.2 |
The tenth is an Arabic numeral designating the last digit of the year
of manufacture. |
| 2.2.2.4.3 |
Characters eleven and twelve are Arabic numerals marking the model year of
the pleasure craft.
| Table 2–1 Example of
Twelve-Digit Hull Identification Number (HIN) |
| ABC2AB41G091 |
Manufacturer’s
Identification Code |
Manufacturer’s
Hull Number |
Commencement
of Construction |
Model Year |
Note on Table 2–1
1. Table 2–1 is a typical example of a complete twelve digit HIN for a pleasure craft where construction
commenced in July 1990 for the 1991 model year.
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| 2.2.2.5 |
Country Code ^ |
| 2.2.2.5.1 |
The country code is an optional addition to the HIN (ISO 10087 Small Craft – Hull Identification –
Coding System). |
| 2.2.2.5.2 |
Manufacturers and constructors of pleasure craft have the option of adding the Country Code prefix
(e.g., “CA-” [block capitals and hyphen] for Canada) in front of the HIN. A typical example of a fifteen
character HIN, including the Country Code, is CA-ABC2AB41G091. |
| 2.2.2.5.3 |
The Country Code is a mandatory requirement for manufacturers exporting to some countries (e.g.,
countries of the European Community). |
| 2.2.2.6 |
Marking of the Hull ^ |
| 2.2.2.6.1 |
The HIN shall be permanently affixed to the hull or hull member prior to the completion of
construction. No character of the HIN is to be less than 6 mm (1/4 in) in height and width. The HIN
shall be located: (a) on the upper starboard quarter of the transom; or
(b) the starboard side at the aft end of the hull that bears the rudder or steering mechanism if the
pleasure craft has no transom; or
(c) the outermost starboard side at the after end of the hull, if the pleasure craft
has more than one hull and no transom; or
(d) the outermost starboard side at the aft end of the hull, if the vessel
has no transom. |
| 2.2.2.6.2 |
A duplicate hull identification number must be affixed in an unexposed location on the interior of
the boat or beneath a fitting or item of hardware. |
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2.3 Safety Compliance Notice ^
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| 2.3.1 |
General ^ |
| 2.3.1.1 |
Every pleasure craft capable of being fitted with an
engine that is required to be constructed according to this Standard shall have fitted to it,
in a conspicuous position, plainly visible from the helm (unless exempt by regulation), a Safety
Compliance Notice issued by Transport Canada, Marine Safety. |
| 2.3.1.2 |
A Compliance Notice is defined as either:
(a) a Conformity Label,
(b) a Capacity Label, or
(c) a Single Vessel Label. |
| 2.3.2 |
Conformity Label ^ |
| 2.3.2.1 |
General ^ |
| 2.3.2.1.1 |
Every new pleasure craft capable of being fitted with an engine, which is not required to have a
Capacity Label, shall have affixed to it a Conformity Label attesting to the fact that the vessel is built
in accordance with this Standard. |
| 2.3.2.2 |
Example of Marked Information ^ |
| 2.3.2.2.1 |
The Conformity Label shall include the following:
(a) name of manufacturer;
(b) manufacturer’s or constructor’s identification code, MIC;
(c) model type or number, or both;
(d) label number; and
(e) statement of compliance.
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Figure 2.1 Conformity Label Example ^
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| 2.3.3 |
Capacity Label ^ |
| 2.3.3.1 |
General ^ |
| 2.3.3.1.1 |
Every new pleasure craft required to be constructed according to this Standard, which is not exceeding
6 m (19 ft 8 in) in length and is fitted with, or is capable of being fitted with, an engine power totaling
7.5 kW (10 hp) or more, shall have affixed to it a Capacity Label attesting to the fact that the vessel is
built in accordance with these standards. |
| 2.3.3.1.2 |
This requirement does not apply to personal watercraft, which shall have affixed a Conformity Label
in accordance with subsection 2.3.2. |
| 2.3.3.2 |
Example of Marked Information ^ |
| 2.3.3.2.1 |
The Capacity Label shall include the following:
(a) name of manufacturer;
(b) Manufacturer’s Identification Code, MIC;
(c) model type or number, or both;
(d) label number;
(e) statement of compliance; and
(f) maximum recommended ratings for:
(i) load,
(ii) people, and
(iii) engine power for outboard vessels.
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Figure 2.2 Capacity Label Example ^
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| 2.3.3.3 |
Recommended Maximum Safety Requirements for Monohull, Multihull,
and Inflatable Pleasure Crafts to be marked on Capacity Label ^ |
| 2.3.3.3.1 |
Every outboard power-driven pleasure craft that conforms to subsection 2.3.3 shall have issued to it
a Capacity Label on which the following ratings shall be marked:
(a) the recommended maximum gross load capacity for that pleasure craft;
(b) the recommended number of adult persons to be carried on the pleasure craft;
(c) the recommended safe limits of engine power. |
| 2.3.3.3.2 |
Every power-driven pleasure craft that is not outboard power-driven that conforms to subsection 2.3.3
shall have issued to it a Capacity Label on which the following ratings shall be marked:
(a) the recommended maximum gross load for the pleasure craft;
(b) the recommended number of adult persons to be carried on the pleasure craft. |
| 2.3.4 |
Single Vessel Label ^ |
| 2.3.4.1 |
General ^ |
| 2.3.4.1.1 |
Every home-built pleasure craft capable of being fitted with an engine and required to be constructed
according to this Standard shall have affixed to it a Single Vessel Label. |
| 2.3.4.1.2 |
Every pleasure craft, capable of being fitted with an engine, manufactured, constructed or imported
by a company no longer able to supply a label, which is required to be constructed according to this
Standard, shall have affixed to it a Single Vessel Label. |
| 2.3.4.2 |
Example of Marked Information ^ |
| 2.3.4.2.1 |
The single vessel label shall include the following information:
(a) if the pleasure craft is manufactured or home-built;
(b) model type;
(c) label number; and
(d) statement of requirement for compliance with this Standard.
Important Note: The labels for those vessels not exceeding 6 m (19 ft 8 in) in length will also contain
capacity rating information similar to that put on the Capacity Label, see section 2.3.3.3.
Figure 2–3 Single Vessel Label Example for Pleasure Craft
Exceeding
6 Metres (without ratings) ^
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Figure 2–4 Single Vessel Label Example for Pleasure Craft
Not Exceeding 6 Metres (with ratings) ^
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