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Any pleasure craft powered by a motor over 10 hp (7.5 kW) must have a valid boat licence A pleasure craft licence allows search and rescue personnel and other agencies to quickly identify your boat in the event of an emergency.
Registration for all human-powered vessels (such as canoes or kayaks), as well as for all small sailing vessels and all small vessels fitted with propulsion motors less than 10 hp (7.5 kW) will not be required. Registration will continue to be required for commercial river rafts, government vessels, or other vessels in future which require registration for safety reasons. Transport Canada link, http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/oep-vesselreg-hmnpwrd-menu-3644.htm |
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Government
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- March 17, 2011 Government of Canada announces changes to registration requirements for human-powered vessels, small motorboats The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced important changes to Transport Canada’s small vessel registration requirements. Owners of human-powered vessels, such as canoes, kayaks and small sailing vessels, as well as small vessels with onboard fuel powered motors less than 7.5 kilowatts (10 horsepower) "will not" have to register their craft with Transport Canada. This registration will continue to be required for commercial river rafts, government vessels and for any vessels where registration is necessary for safety reasons. For those vessels that still must be registered, Transport Canada is also introducing a new simplified process. For a vessel or a fleet of vessels, Transport Canada will now: * accept a single application form; and * charge a $50 fee, valid for five years. Owners registering a fleet of human-powered vessels must also provide: * the number, length or approximate length, and type of vessels in the fleet, including the Hull Identification Number (HIN) if available. Transport Canada must be informed: * of a change in ownership of a vessel or fleet; and * if the vessel or fleet has been disbanded. “What doesn’t change are the safety requirements. Small vessels, such as canoes and kayaks, their owners and users must continue to adhere to all safety requirements under the Canada Shipping Act.” added Minister Strahl. Posted at Transport Canada -> http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/mediaroom/releases-2011-h027e-6303.htm |
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Attention
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As of March 17 2011, to get your pleasure craft licence, you must mail the following documents to the Pleasure Craft Licensing Centre: 1. a completed application form; 2. proof of vessel ownership; and 3. a signed copy of a valid piece of government-issued identification. (Further information is available on form TP 15049 below.) Contact Transport Canada regarding new FEE's -> http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/contact-us.htm |
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Small
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| CANADA - CONSOLIDATION Small Vessel Regulations SOR/2010-91 Current to February 26, 2011 Regulations These Regulations apply in respect of (a) a pleasure craft; (b) a passenger-carrying vessel of not more than 15 gross tonnage that carries not more than 12 passengers and is not a human-powered vessel; (c) a workboat of not more than 15 gross tonnage; and (d) a human-powered vessel other than a pleasure craft. These Regulations do not apply in respect of (a) a fishing vessel; (b) a rescue boat or lifeboat that is carried on board a vessel exclusively to meet a requirement for life-saving appliances set out in other regulations made under the Act; (c) a vessel in respect of which the Special-purpose Vessels Regulations apply; or (d) an air cushion vehicle of more than 4,500 kg all up weight. 
Small Vessel Regulations - Feb 26 2011 - SOR-2010-91Adobe Reader Document ( 540 KB )->SmallVesselRegs-Feb262011-SOR-2010-91.pdf Published by the Minister of Justice at the following address: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca |
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Transport Canada
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Pleasure
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To apply for a pleasure craft licence, you will need to fill out an application form and provide the appropriate supporting documents. Form TP 15049 Application for Pleasure Craft Licence 2010 - 2011 - General Information and Instructions Application for Pleasure Craft Licence
Adobe Reader required ( 1178 KB ) -> PleasureCraftLicenseApplication-TP15049E.pdfPrint and fill form TP15049E and mail to; Pleasure Craft Licensing Centre - P.O.Box 2006 Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5G4 Please note that it is important for you to read all of the instructions before completing and submitting the form. NOTE: Part D of the application contains some fields (i.e. hull material, hull type, primary hull colour, and secondary hull colour) with drop down menus. Please be sure to select the appropriate option from the drop down menu to complete these fields. Remember that this information will assist search and rescue personnel, should you ever need their services. Use the "Craft Remarks" box to provide any extra information that could be of use in an emergency. To license a pleasure craft that has never been licensed: 1. Complete Part A. 2. In Part C, select "Domestic" if your boat was purchased in Canada, or "Foreign" if it was purchased outside of Canada. 3. Select "New" in the "Reason for the application" section. 4. Complete Part D. 5. Complete Part F. To transfer a pleasure craft licence: 1. Complete Part A. 2. Complete Part B by writing the current licence number of the pleasure craft in the space provided. 3. Select "Transfer" in the "Reason for the application" section. 4. Complete Part D. 5. Complete Part E. 6. Complete Part F. To update the information on your pleasure craft licence: 1. Complete Part A. 2. Complete Part B by writing the current licence number of the pleasure craft in the space provided. 3. Select "Update Information" in the "Reason for the application" section. 4. Complete Part D. 5. Complete Part F. Note: If you are changing your name as it appears on your licence, you will need to submit a photocopy of a document of legal name change. To get a duplicate licence: 1. Complete Part A. 2. Complete Part B by writing the current licence number of the pleasure craft in the space provided. 3. Select "Duplicate" in the "Reason for the application" section. 4. Complete Part F. To cancel a licence: 1. Complete Part A. 2. Complete Part B by writing the current licence number of the pleasure craft in the space provided. 3. Select "Cancel" in the "Reason for the application" section. 4. Complete Part F. Note: If your application is incomplete or if any supporting documents are missing, we will return the entire application package to you. To avoid delays, please ensure to carefully follow the steps outlined above. Contact Transport Canada regarding new FEE's -> http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/contact-us.htm |
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Transport Canada
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Safe
Boating Guide
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Mandatory
safety equipment for Pleasure Craft in Canada
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The mandatory safety equipment specified under the Small Vessel Regulations are minimum requirements only. To be well prepared for emergencies and breakdowns, we recommend that you carry more than the minimum safety equipment required by law. Personal watercraft (PWC) If everyone onboard the PWC is wearing a lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD) of appropriate size, only the following equipment is required on board: two people on a personal watercraft being operated in open water 1. A sound-signaling device; 2. A watertight flashlight or three flares other than smoke signals; 3. A magnetic compass, if the PWC is navigated outside of seamarks; and 4. Navigation lights that meet the requirements set out in the Collision Regulations, if the pleasure craft is operated after sunset, before sunrise, or in periods of restricted visibility (fog, falling snow, etc.).Under all other circumstances, the safety equipment requirements for Sail and powered pleasure craft up to 6 m (19'8") must be followed. Sail and powered pleasure craft up to 6 m (19'8") Personal Lifesaving Appliances 1. One (1) Canadian-approved personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board 2. One (1) buoyant heaving line at least than 15 m (49’3”) long 3. One (1) reboarding deviceNote: A reboarding device is only required if the vertical height that must be climbed to reboard the pleasure craft from the water is over 0.5 m (1’8”). Visual Signals only required if boat is equipped with a motor 4. One (1) watertight flashlight or Three (3) Canadian-approved flares of Type A (Rocket Parachute), B (Multi-Star) or C (Hand)Note: Flares are not required for a pleasure craft that: * Is operating on a river, canal or lake in which it can never be more than one (1) nautical mile (1.852 km) from shore; * Has no sleeping quarters and is engaged in an official competition or in final preparation for an official competition. Vessel Safety Equipment 5. One (1) manual propelling device or One (1) anchor and at least 15 m (49’3”) of cable, rope or chain in any combination 6. One (1) bailerOROne (1) manual bilge pumpNote: A bailer or manual bilge pump is not required for a pleasure craft that cannot hold enough water to make it capsize or a pleasure craft that has watertight compartments that are sealed and not readily accessible. Navigation equipment 7. One (1) sound-signalling appliance that meets the requirements set out in the Collision Regulations or A sound-signalling device 8. Navigation lights meet the requirements set out in the Collision Regulations Note: Sailing vessels less than 7 m in length can meet this requirement with a watertight flashlight. Note: Navigation lights are only required if the pleasure craft is operated after sunset, before sunrise, or in periods of restricted visibility (fog, falling snow, etc.). 9. One (1) magnetic compass Note: A magnetic compass is not required if the pleasure craft is 8 m (26’3”) or less and is operated within sight of sea marks (navigation marks). Firefighting Equipment 10. One (1) radar reflector is required under certain conditions 11. One (1) 5BC fire extinguisher if the pleasure craft is equipped with an inboard engine, a fixed fuel tank of any size, or a fuel-burning cooking, heating or refrigeration appliance |
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Vessel operator cannot show his Pleasure Craft Operator’s card ... $250 Underage operator, including PWC operators under 16 ... $250 Failure to have on board proof of age of operator ... $250 Failure of non-residents to have on board proof of residency ... $250 Insufficient PFDs, /Lifejackets ... $200 Insufficient fire extinguishers ... $200 Careless operation of a vessel ... $200 Removing, tampering with hull ID or capacity plates, etc. ... $200 Placing unauthorized sign restricting boating ... $150 Mooring to authorized signs, altering, defacing, removing ... $150 Failure to remove unauthorized sign ... $150 Failure to maintain an authorized sign ... $150 Operating in contravention of an authorized sign; speeding ... $100 Operate vessel without required equipment in working order ... $100 Operate vessel not meeting prescribed safety standards ... $100 Operate without prescribed equipment bearing official stamp, or label ... $100 All refueling infractions, inside or outside vessel each ... $100 No rigid International flag code a on vessel when diving ... $100 Failure to comply with a Peace Officer ... $100 Licensing of vessel: failure to produce license papers; no hull ID# ... $100 No noise abatement device within 5 miles of shore ... $100 All towing of people infractions: (spotter, seat, after dark,) ... $100 Failure to exhibit proper lights at night or in limited visibility ... $100 Failure to have on board as prescribed for your vessel: 15m heaving line, manual propelling device, bailer; flares, watertight flashlight; sound signaling device; anchor& rode ; ... $100 each infraction |
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Pleasure
Craft Operators Card
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Study
Guide for your P.C.O.C.
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