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The purpose of this document is to provide a compilation of the various standards and statutory requirements that apply to pilot vessels. At the request of the Pilotage Authorities, these Guidelines were developed not only to facilitate the tasks of the builders, owners, operators and inspectors of pilot vessels, but ultimately in support of the safety and protection for all on board Canadian pilot vessels. |
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These Guidelines are based upon the standards for the construction and inspection of small passenger vessels as detailed in the Standards for the Construction and Inspection of Small Passenger Vessels. It is recognized that a pilot vessel is NOT a passenger vessel, and as such the areas where the construction of pilot vessels does not match the Standards for the Construction and Inspection of Small Passenger Vessels are identified in these Guidelines. The designer, builder or owner and the local TC Marine Safety inspector should review these sections to determine a common approach to these issues. |
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A word of caution must be extended to the Pilotage Authorities, designers and builders of pilot vessels, as they will need to pay special regard to the intended operation (including environmental factors and voyage considerations) when selecting the design, materials and equipment to be used in the vessel’s construction. |
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Most importantly, the builder, owner and operator must always refer to the most recent Canada Shipping Act (CSA) regulations and standards, as these Guidelines do not replace the regulations and may not capture recent changes made to the various regulations and/or standards. |
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The final authority for any section of these Guidelines are the latest relevant regulation, which must be consulted prior to any undertaking. A list of regulations and standards referred to in these Guidelines has been added below; however, this list is not exhaustive of all relevant regulations and standards. The reader should consult the following Transport Canada websites for a comprehensive list of all the Canada Shipping Act Regulations:
- (http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/GENERAL/C/csa/menu.htm)
- Marine Safety Transport Publications (http://www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety/TP/menu.htm). The following Transport Canada regulations should be consulted:
- CSA - Charts and Nautical Publication Regulations
- CSA - Collision Regulations
- CSA – Crew Accommodation Regulations
- CSA - Fire Detection and Extinguishing Regulations
- CSA - Hull Construction Regulations
- CSA - Hull Inspection Regulations
- CSA - Marine Machinery Regulations
- CSA – Navigating Safety Regulations
- CSA – Ships Station (Radio) Regulations
- CSA – Ship Station (Radio) Technical Regulations
- TP 11717 - Standards for the Construction and Inspection of Small Passenger Vessels
- TP 127 - Ship’s Electrical Standards
- TP 7301- Stability, Subdivision and Load Line Standards
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These Guidelines also direct the reader to the Canada Labour Code (CLC), Part II, found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/GENERAL/C/clc/menu.htm and the |
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Marine Occupational and Safety Health Regulations pursuant to the CLC, found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/GENERAL/c/
clc/regulations/001/clc002/clc002.html |
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Finally, consultation with Classification Society Rules may be necessary in the construction of pilot vessels. The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) may be found at:
http://www.iacs.org.uk/explained/members.aspx |
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Other relevant Transport Canada regulations and TP’s should be consulted:
- CSA - Aids to Navigation Protection Regulations
- CSA - Air Pollution Regulations
- CSA - Anchorage Regulations
- CSA - Boat and Fire Drill Regulations
- CSA - Boating Restriction Regulations
- CSA – Marine Certification Regulations
- CSA - Safe Working Practices Regulations
- CSA - Small Vessel Regulations
- CSA -Steering Appliances and Equipment Regulations
- CSA - VHF Radiotelephone Practices and Procedures Regulations
- TP 1332 Construction Standards for Small Vessels
- TP 1861 Standards for Navigation Lights, Shapes, Sound Signal Appliances and Radar Reflectors
- TP 3231 Ship Safety Bulletins
- TP 3668 Standards for Navigating Appliances and Equipment
- TP 7319 Standards for Pyrotechnic Distress Signals and Similar Devices
- TP 7320 Standards for Lifeboats
- TP 7321 Standards for Life Rafts and Inflatable Rescue Platforms
- TP 7325 Standards for Lifebuoys and Integral Equipment
- TP 9248 Standard for Personal Locator Lights
- TP 11342 Coastal Life Raft
- TP 11469 Guide to Structural Fire Protection
- TP 13414 Registration Guide – How to Register a Ship or Boat in Canada
- TP 13571 Standards for SOLAS Life Jackets
- TP 14070 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide
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