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All these regulations are for minimum equipment required on a vessel.
 Canadian Coast Guard 
Small Vessel Regulations

LLess than 5.5 metres in length (18.0')

·                                1 approved PFD (or throwable life-saving device) for each person

·                                Sound signalling device

·                                1 hand-bailer or manual pump

·                                1 Class B-I fire extinguisher if vessel has inboard motor or fixed fuel tank OR heating or cooking appliance that burns liquid or gas fuel.

·                                Lights must comply with Collision Regulations if permanently fitted

·                                2 oars with rowlocks or 2 paddles

 

5.5 - 8 metres in length (18.0'-26.2')

·                                1 approved PFD for each person on board

·                                Sound signalling device

·                                1 hand-bailer or manual pump

·                                1 Class B-I fire extinguisher if vessel is powered or has heating or cooking appliance that burns liquid or gas fuel.

·                                Lights must comply with Collision Regulations if permanently fitted

·                                1 approved lifesaving cushion or buoyant heaving line or life buoy 508, 610 or 762 mm diameter

·                                6 approved distress flares: three A, B, or C type flares AND three A, B, C or D type flares [Except if vessel is engaged in racing and has no beds/bunks or operating in a river, canal or lake in which the boat can never be more than 1 nautical mile from shore, or boat is propelled  by oars or paddles].

·                                2 oars with rowlocks or 2 paddles or 1 anchor with 15 m (50') rode

 

8 - 12 metres in length (26.2'-39.4')

·                                1 approved PFD for each person on board

·                                1 anchor with 15 m (50') rode

·                                1 hand-bailer AND 1 manual bilge pump

·                                1 Class B-II fire extinguisher if vessel is powered or has heating or cooking appliance that burns liquid or gas fuel.

·                                Lights must comply with Collision Regulations if permanently fitted

·                                Sound signalling device must comply with Collision Regulations.

·                                1 life buoy 610 or 762 mm diameter

·                                15 metres (50') of buoyant line

·                                12 approved distress flares: six A, B, or C type flares and six A, B, C or D type flares. These are valid only for 3 1/2 years from date of   manufacture.  There are no exceptions for racing.

 

12 - 20 metres in length (39.4'-65.6')

·                                1 approved PFD for each person on board

·                                1 anchor with 15 m (50') rode

·                                Efficient bilge pumping system

·                                2 Class B-II fire extinguishers, one by entrance to sleeping cabin and one next to the engine space entrance. 1 Class B-II fire extinguisher if  vessel is powered or has heating or cooking appliance that burns liquid or gas fuel.

·                                2 buckets to extinguish fire

·                                1 fire axe

·                                Lights must comply with Collision Regulations if permanently fitted

·                                Sound signalling device must comply with Collision Regulations

·                                1 life buoy 762 mm diameter or 2 life buoys 610 mm diameter.

·                                15 metres (50') of buoyant line

·                                12 approved destress flares: six A, B, or C type flares AND six A, B, C or D type flares

 

 

 

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