CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS

New edition for the coming into force of the new Small Vessel Regulations iii TABLE OF CONTENTS PREVIOUS EDITIONS.............................................................................................................. .........................VIII REFERENCED ORGANIZATIONS....................................................................................................... ..............IX APPLICATION OF SECTIONS........................................................................................................<br><br> ..................XVI 0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... ...........................1 0.1 DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................... .........................3 0.2 PLEASURE CRAFT OF MORE THAN 24 METRES...............................................................................8 0.3 STANDARD INCORPORATED BY REFERENCES................................................................................8 0.4 PARTICULAR VESSEL DESIGN.......................................................................................................<br><br> ......8 0.5 MAJOR MODIFICATIONS............................................................................................................ ............9 0.6 PLANS.......................................................................................................................... ...............................9 0.7 SAFETY NOTICES.................................................................................................................<br><br> ..................10 1 HULL SERIAL NUMBERS............................................................................................................ ................11 1.1 SCOPE.......................................................................................................................... .............................11 1.2 HULL SERIAL NUMBER (HIN).......................................................................................................<br><br> ......11 2 COMPLIANCE NOTICES............................................................................................................. .................15 2.1 SCOPE.......................................................................................................................... .............................15 2.2 COMPLIANCE NOTICES.............................................................................................................<br><br> ...........15 3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................................... ....25 3.1 SCOPE.......................................................................................................................... .............................25 3.2 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH............................................................................................................<br><br> ........25 3.3 WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY........................................................................................................... ........26 3.4 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT............................................................................................................ .......28 3.5 PROTECTION FROM FALLS..........................................................................................................<br><br> .......29 3.6 DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE............................................................................................................ .........30 3.7 NAVIGATION LIGHTS.............................................................................................................. .............30 4 HULL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND CALCULATION OF RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM CAPACITIES FOR VESSELS NOT MORE THAN 6 METRES IN LENGTH.................................................31 4.1 SCOPE..........................................................................................................................<br><br> .............................31 4.2 DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................... .......................31 4.3 RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM SAFETY LIMITS FOR MONOHULL VESSELS...............................32 4.4 FLOTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MONOHULL VESSELS...........................................................39 4.5 RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM SAFETY LIMITS FOR PONTOON VESSELS..................................48 4.6 RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM SAFETY LIMITS FOR INFLATABLE AND RIGID HULL INFLATABLE VESSELS............................................................................................................. .........................51 5 HULL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-PLEASURE CRAFT EXCEEDING 6 METRES.........55 5.1 SCOPE..........................................................................................................................<br><br> .............................55 5.2 STABILITY STANDARDS FOR ALL TYPES OF VESSELS................................................................56 5.3 STABILITY STANDARD FOR MONOHULL VESSEL OTHER THAN INFLATABLE OR RIGID HULL INFLATABLE................................................................................................................ .............................57 5.4 STABILITY STANDARD FOR PONTOON VESSELS..........................................................................59 6 VENTILATION SYSTEMS............................................................................................................ ................63 6.1 SCOPE..........................................................................................................................<br><br> .............................63 6.2 GENERAL........................................................................................................................ .........................63 6.3 VENTILATION OF SPACES CONTAINING SOURCE OF GASOLINE VAPOUR............................64 6.4 DIESEL ENGINE AND FUEL TANK SPACE VENTILATION.............................................................68 iv 6.5 BATTERY SPACES................................................................................................................. .................69 7 FUEL SYSTEMS...................................................................................................................<br><br> ...........................71 7.1 SCOPE.......................................................................................................................... .............................71 7.2 GENERAL........................................................................................................................ .........................71 7.3 FUEL TANKS.....................................................................................................................<br><br> ......................73 7.4 FUEL LINES..................................................................................................................... ........................77 7.5 FITTINGS, JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS............................................................................................79 7.6 FUEL LINE VALVES............................................................................................................... ................80 7.7 FUEL FILTERS AND STRAINERS.....................................................................................................<br><br> ....80 7.8 FUEL PUMPS..................................................................................................................... .......................81 7.9 GROUNDING...................................................................................................................... .....................81 7.10 CARBURETORS (GASOLINE).........................................................................................................<br><br> ......81 7.11 FUEL SYSTEM LABELLING.......................................................................................................... ........82 7.12 OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATIONS..............................................................................................83 8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS............................................................................................................. .................85 8.1 SCOPE..........................................................................................................................<br><br> .............................85 8.2 ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS.......................................................................................................... .....85 8.3 GENERAL........................................................................................................................ .........................86 8.4 IGNITION PROTECTION............................................................................................................<br><br> ............89 8.5 GROUNDING...................................................................................................................... .....................90 8.6 BATTERIES...................................................................................................................... ........................91 8.7 CONDUCTORS.....................................................................................................................<br><br> ....................92 8.8 RECEPTACLES.................................................................................................................... ..................102 8.9 OVERCURRENT PROTECTION......................................................................................................... .102 8.10 PANELBOARDS....................................................................................................................<br><br> .................103 8.11 EMERGENCY LIGHTING FOR NON-PLEASURE CRAFT OF MORE THAN 6 METRES.............103 8.12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS OF 50 VOLTS OR MORE...........................................................................104 9 MACHINERY SYSTEMS.............................................................................................................. ...............107 9.1 EXHAUST SYSTEMS................................................................................................................ ............107 9.2 MAIN AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY.............................................................................................108 9.3 BILGE PUMPING ARRANGEMENTS.................................................................................................110 9.4 PRESSURE VESSELS...............................................................................................................<br><br> .............111 10 FIRE SAFETY.................................................................................................................... ........................113 10.1 SCOPE.......................................................................................................................... ...........................113 10.2 MEANS OF ESCAPE................................................................................................................<br><br> ..............113 10.3 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM....................................................................................................... ..113 10.4 FIRE FIGHTING.................................................................................................................. ...................117 APPENDICES 1 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FORMS AND PROCESS.............................................................122 1.1 MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION CODE (MIC).........................................................................122 1.2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY....................................................................................................12 2 1.3 ANNUAL PRODUCTION REPORT......................................................................................................1 24 1.4 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS, TEST REPORTS AND CALCULATIONS..........................................124 1.5 GUIDELINES FOR THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION....................................................................125 1.6 CONFORMITY OF SECOND-HAND OR REBUILT VESSELS..........................................................127 2 SEWAGE HOLDING TANK SYSTEMS....................................................................................................<br><br> .128 2.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................ .......................129 v 2.2 SYSTEM TYPES................................................................................................................... ..................129 2.3 PORTABLE TOILETS...............................................................................................................<br><br> .............129 2.4 HOLDING TANK SYSTEMS........................................................................................................... ......130 3 NOISE REDUCTION ON POWER-DRIVEN VESSELS..........................................................................135 3.1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................ .......................135 3.2 GUIDANCE NOTES RELATING TO POSSIBLE ENGINE EXHAUST NOISE MUFFLING ARRANGEMENTS...................................................................................................................<br><br> ...........................136 4 MEASURING AND CALCULATION OF TOTAL HULL VOLUME FOR MONOHULL VESSELS139 4.1 MEASURING OF MONOHULL VESSELS..........................................................................................139 4.2 CALCULATION OF TOTAL HULL VOLUME....................................................................................143 4.3 CALCULATION WORKSHEET FOR DETERMINING TOTAL HULL VOLUME OF MONOHULL VESSELS........................................................................................................................ ......................................144 5 COMPLIANCE NOTICE ORDERING PROCESS AND FORMS...........................................................148 5.1 COMPLIANCE NOTICE ORDERING PROCESS................................................................................148 vi FIGURES Figure 0-1 DETERMINATION OF VESSEL LENGTH (Lh)..................................................................................6 Figure 2-1 TYPICAL CAPACITY LABEL 3 OUTBOARD POWERED VESSEL..............................................18 Figure 2-2 TYPICAL CAPACITY LABEL 3 INBOARD OR STERN-DRIVE POWERED VESSEL............19 Figure 2-3 TYPICAL CONFORMITY LABEL.....................................................................................................22 Figure 3-1 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT WARNING LABEL............................................................................28 Figure 4-1 LENGTH AND WIDTH DEFINITIONS FOR MAXIMUM GROSS LOAD CALCULATIONS......34 Figure 4-2 GRAPH USED TO INTERPOLATE THE RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM POWER FOR VESSELS OF MONOHULL CONSTRUCTION..........................................................................37 Figure 4-3 CRITERIA FOR MEASURING THE LENGTH OF PERSON-CARRYING AREA..........................44 Figure 4-4 LOCATION OF CENTRE OF GRAVITY OF WEIGHTS (Level Flotation).......................................45 Figure 4-5 LOCATION OF CENTRE OF GRAVITY OF WEIGHT (Stability Test)............................................46 Figure 4-6 DIMENSIONS OF PONTOON VESSELS.......................................................................................49 Figure 5-1 RIGHTING ARM CURVE............................................................................................................ ......59 Figure 5-2 FREEBOARD AND LIMITING HEEL ANGLE................................................................................61 Figure 6-1 SAFETY NOTICE FOR SPACES NOT INTENDED FOR GASOLINE STORAGE.........................63 Figure 6-2 CHARACTERISTICS OF OPEN SPACES.........................................................................................65 Figure 6-3 VENTILATION OF ENCLOSED SPACES........................................................................................66 Figure 6-4 LABEL FOR MECHANICAL BLOWER OPERATION....................................................................68 Figure 7-1 SAFETY NOTICE FOR INSPECTION OF LEAKS...........................................................................82 Figure 8-1 SAMPLE SAFETY NOTICE FOR SHORE POWER CONNECTION................................................86 APPENDICES Figure 2-1 DECK PUMP-OUT ONLY.............................................................................................................<br><br> ....130 Figure 2-2 OVERBOARD DISCHARGE AFTER HOLDING TANK................................................................131 Figure 2-3 OVERBOARD DISCHARGE BEFORE AND AFTER HOLDING TANK......................................132 Figure 2-4 MARINE SANITATION DEVICE WITH OVERBOARD DISCHARGE BEFORE HOLDING TANK........................................................................................................................... ................133 Figure 3-1 TYPICAL DRY EXHAUST SYSTEM...............................................................................................136 Figure 3-2 TYPICAL WATERLOCK SYSTEM WITHOUT MUFFLER...........................................................137 Figure 3-3 TYPICAL HIGH PERFORMANCE SYSTEM..................................................................................137 Figure 3-4 SYSTEM WITH DIVERTER........................................................................................................... ...138 Figure 4-1 PREPARATION FOR MONOHULL VESSEL MEASUREMENT...................................................139 Figure 4-2 CALCULATION LENGTH MEASUREMENT.................................................................................141 Figure 4-3 SECTIONAL HALF-BEAM MEASUREMENT................................................................................142 Figure 4-4 A TYPICAL HALF SECTION (AA, A, B, C, D) OF THE VESSEL.................................................142 Figure 4-5 VESSEL DEPTH MEASUREMENT..................................................................................................143 vii TABLES Table 1-1 EXAMPLE OF A TWELVE-DIGIT HULL SERIAL NUMBER (HIN)..............................................13 Table 2-1 TEXT SIZE FOR CAPACITY LABEL................................................................................................20 Table 2-2 TEXT SIZE FOR CONFORMITY LABEL..........................................................................................22 Table 2-3 TEXT OF THE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY........................................................................23 Table 4-1 THE RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM POWER FOR CANOES.........................................................36 Table 4-2 WEIGHTS (IN KILOGRAMS) OF GASOLINE OUTBOARD ENGINES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS KILOWATT RATINGS..............................................................38 Table 4-3 FACTORS FOR CONVERTING VARIOUS SMALL VESSEL MATERIAL FROM DRY WEIGHT TO SUBMERGED WEIGHT.........................................................................................................39 Table 5-1 STABILITY STANDARDS............................................................................................................<br><br> ......56 Table 6-1 BLOWER RATINGS................................................................................................................. ...........68 Table 7-1 FUEL TANK CORROSION RESISTANCE REQUIREMENTS.........................................................74 Table 7-2 FITTING AND HOSE CONNECTION TOLERANCES.....................................................................78 Table 7-3 MINIMUM HOSE CLAMP BAND WIDTH........................................................................................79 Table 8-1 WIRE TYPES..................................................................................................................... ...................94 Table 8-2 ALLOWABLE AMPERAGE OF CONDUCTORS..............................................................................94 Table 8-3 CONDUCTOR SIZES FOR 3% DROP IN VOLTAGE.......................................................................97 Table 8-4 CONDUCTOR SIZES FOR 10% DROP IN VOLTAGE.....................................................................98 Table 8-5 GENERAL WIRING COLOUR CODE................................................................................................99 viii PREVIOUS EDITIONS Publication Number Title Edition Year --- Construction Standards For Pleasure Craft 1 1974 TP 1332 Construction Standards For Small Vessels 2 1978 TP 1332 Construction Standards For Small Vessels 3 1999 TP 1332 Construction Standards For Small Vessels 4 2002 TP 1332E Construction Standards For Small Vessels 5 2004 ix REFERENCED ORGANIZATIONS ABYC American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) 613 Third Street, Suite 10 Annapolis MD 21403 USA Telephone: (410) 990-4460 Fax: (410) 990-4466 http://www.abycinc.org/ This document references the following ABYC standards: E 310 Storage Batteries E 311 AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats H 32 Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline H 324 Gasoline Fuel Systems H 326 Powering of Boats H 328 Inflatable Boats H 333 Diesel Fuel Systems H 335 Powering and Load Capacity of Pontoon Boats H 341 Reboarding Means, Ladders, Handholds, Rails, and Lifelines T 35 Safety Signs and Labels ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) P.O.<br><br> Box 2300 Fairfield NJ 07007-2300 USA Telephone: (800) 843-2763 Fax: (973) 882-1717 http://www.asme.org/ This document references the following ASME code: Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 - 1983 Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch x ASTM ASTM International (ASTM) 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 USA Telephone: (610) 832-9500 Fax: (610) 832-9555 http://www.astm.org/ This document references the following ASTM resistance requirements and test methods: A93 Specification for Zinc-Coated Galvanized Iron or Steel Sheets, Boils, and Butt Lengths (withdrawn replaced by A525) A525 Specification for General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process (Withdrawn replaced by A653) A653 / A653M Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy- Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process A463 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Aluminum-Coated, by the Hot-Dip Process B96 / B96M Standard Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for General Purposes and Pressure Vessels B97-81 Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy Plate, Sheet Strip and Rolled Bar for General Purposes (withdrawn replaced by B97) B122 Standard Specification for Copper-Nickel-Tin Alloy, Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver), and Copper-Nickel Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar B127 Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy (UNS N04400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip B152 Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar D471 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property 3 Effect of Liquids D1621 Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics D1622 Standard Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics CSA Canadian Standards Association (CSA) 5060 Spectrum Way Mississauga ON L4W 5N6 CANADA Telephone: (416) 747-4000 (800) 463-6727 xi Fax: (416) 747-2473 http://www.csa.ca/ This document references the following CSA standard and code: CSA C22.2 No. 245, Marine Shipboard Cable CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I CFR United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (and other U.S. Government publications) Superintendent of Documents U.S.<br><br> Government Printing Office 732 N. Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20401 USA Telephone: (202) 512-1800 http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/ This document references the following United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 33, Section 183.510 Title 33, Section 183.590 Title 46, Section 182.415 Title 46, Subchapter J IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) IEEE Operations Center 445 Hoes Lane Piscataway NJ 08854-4141 USA Telephone: (732) 981-0060 (800) 701-4333 http://www.ieee.org/ xii This document references the following IEEE standards: IEEE STD 45, Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard IEEE STD 1580, Recommended Practice for Marine Cable for Use on Shipboard and Fixed or Floating Platforms ISO International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 1, ch. de la Voie-Creuse Case postale 56 CH-1211 Geneva 20 SWITZERLAND http://www.iso.org/ Standards Council of Canada (Canadian Representative) 270 Albert Street, Suite 200 Ottawa ON K1P 6N7 CANADA Telephone: (613) 238-3222 http://www.scc.ca/ Publications available from: IHS Global 3900, 150 - 6the Avenue SW Calgary AB T2P 3Y7 Canada Telephone: (800) 267-8220 (613) 237-4250 Fax: 613-237-4251 http://global.ihs.com/ This document references the following ISO standards: ISO 3166 Codes for the Representation of Names of Countries and their Subdivisions ISO 6185-3 Inflatable Boats: Boats with a maximum motor power rating of 15 kW and greater ISO 6185-4 Inflatable Boats: Boats with an overall length of between 8 m and 24 m and with a motor maximum power rating of 75 kW and greater ISO 8665 Small Craft 3 Marine Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines 3 Power Measurements and Declarations ISO 10088 Small Craft 3 Permanently Installed Fuel Systems xiii ISO 11592 Small Craft less than 8 m Length of Hull 3 Determination of Maximum Propulsion Power Rating ISO 11812 Small Craft 3 Watertight Cockpits and Quick-Draining Cockpits ISO 12216 Small Craft 3 Windows, Portlights, Hatches, Deadlights and Doors 3 Strength and Watertightness Requirements ISO 12217-1 Small Craft 3 Stability and Buoyancy Assessment and Categorization 3 Part 1: Non-Sailing Boats of Hull Length Greater Than or Equal to 6 Metres ISO 12217-2 Small craft -- Stability and buoyancy assessment and categorization -- Part 2: Sailing boats of hull length greater than or equal to 6 m ISO 13590 Small Craft 3 Personal Watercraft 3 Construction and System Installation Requirements ISO 14509 Small craft-Measurement of airborne sound emitted by powered recreational craft NFPA National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02169-7471 USA Telephone: (617) 770-3000 or (800) 344-3555 Fax: (617) 770-0700 http://www.nfpa.org/ This document references the following NFPA standards: NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems NFPA 302 Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems NFPA 2010 Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems SAE SAE International (SAE) 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale PA 15096-0001 USA Telephone: (724) 776-4841 Fax: (248) 273-2494 http://www.sae.org/ xiv This document references the following SAE standards: SAE J1171 External Ignition Protection of Marine Electrical Devices SAE J1527 Marine Fuel Hoses SAE J1928 Devices Providing Backfire Flame Control for Gasoline Engines in Marine Applications SAE J1970 Shoreline Sound Level Measurement Procedure SAE J2005 Stationary Sound Level Measurement Procedure for Pleasure Motorboats SAE J2006 Marine Exhaust Hose SAE J2031 High Tension Ignition Cable TC Transport Canada (TC) Tower C, Place de Ville 330 Sparks Street Ottawa ON K1A 0N5 CANADA Telephone: (613) 990-2309 http://www.tc.gc.ca/securitemaritime/tp/menu.htm This document references the following TC standards: TP127 Ships Electrical Standards TP7301 Stability, Subdivision, and Load Line Standards UL Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Marine Department 12 Laboratory Drive P.<br><br> O. Box 13995 Research Triangle Park NC 27709-3995 USA Telephone: (919) 549-1400 http://www.ul.com/ Publications available from: IHS Global 3900, 150 - 6the Avenue SW xv Calgary AB T2P 3Y7 Canada Telephone: (800) 267-8220 (613) 237-4250 Fax: 613-237-4251 http://global.ihs.com/ This document references the following UL standards: UL 429 Electrically Operated Valves UL 1105 Marine Use Filters, Strainers, and Separators UL 1111 Marine Carburetor Flame Arrestors UL 1129 Wet Exhaust Components for Marine Engines UL 1309 Marine Shipboard Cable UL 1426 Electrical Cables for Boats UL 1500 Ignition-Protection Test for Marine Products xvi APPLICATION OF SECTIONS APPLICATION BY SECTION AND PARAGRAPH Pleasure Craft Non- Pleasure Craft Section / Paragraph d dd d 6m > >> > 6m d dd d 6m > >> > 6m 0 INTRODUCTION 0.1 Definitions         0.2 Pleasure Craft of more than 24 metres   0.3 Standard Incorporated by Reference         0.4 Particular Vessel Design         0.5 Major Modifications         0.6 Plans     0.7 Safety Notices         1 HULL SERIAL NUMBERS 1.1 Scope         1.2 Hull Serial Number (HIN)         2 COMPLIANCE NOTICES 2.1 Scope         2.2 Compliance Notices         2.2.1 General         2.2.2 Vessels of not more than 6 metres in length 3 Capacity Label     2.2.3 Vessels of more than 6 metres in length 3 Conformity Label     3 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Scope         3.2 Structural Strength         3.3 Watertight Integrity         3.3.1 Fittings and Through-Hull Penetrations         3.3.2 Windows, Portlights, Hatches, Deadlights and Doors         3.3.3 Windows, Portlights, Hatches, Deadlights, and Doors of more than 6 metres   3.3.4 Drainage and Hull Penetrations       3.3.5 Motor Wells         3.4 Personal Watercraft         3.5 Protection from Falls         3.5.1 Scope         3.5.2 Non-Pleasure Craft of more than 6 metres   3.5.3 Pleasure Craft of All Sizes and Non-Pleasure Craft of 6 metres and less       3.6 Discharge of Sewage         3.7 Navigation Lights         4 HULL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND CALCULATION OF RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM CAPACITIES FOR VESSELS NOT MORE THAN 6 METRES IN LENGTH 4.1 Scope     4.2 Definitions     4.3 Recommended Maximum Safety Limits for Monohull Vessels     4.3.1 Recommended Gross Load Calculation (Intact Condition)     4.3.2 Recommended Maximum Number of Persons Calculation     4.3.3 Recommended Maximum Power Calculation     xvii APPLICATION BY SECTION AND PARAGRAPH Pleasure Craft Non- Pleasure Craft Section / Paragraph d dd d 6m > >> > 6m d dd d 6m > >> > 6m 4.4 Flotation Requirements for Monohull Vessels     4.5 Recommended Maximum Safety Limits for Pontoon Vessels     4.5.1 Calculation Criteria (Intact Condition)     4.5.2 Stability Testing     4.5.3 Recommended Maximum Gross Load Calculation     4.5.4 The Recommended Maximum Number of Persons Calculation     4.5.5 The Recommended Maximum Power Calculation     4.6 Recommended Maximum Safety Limits for Inflatable and Rigid Hull Inflatable Vessels     4.6.1 Calculation Criteria (Intact Condition)     4.6.2 Recommended Maximum Gross Load Calculation     4.6.3 Recommended Maximum Number of Persons Calculation     4.6.4 The Recommended Maximum Power Calculation     5 HULL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-PLEASURE CRAFT EXCEEDING 6 METRES 5.1 Scope   5.2 Stability Standards for All Types of Vessels   5.3 Stability Standard for Monohull Vessel Other than Inflatable or Rigid Hull Inflatable   5.4 Stability Standard for Pontoon Vessels   6 VENTILATION SYSTEMS 6.1 Scope         6.2 General         6.3 Ventilation of Spaces Containing Source of Gasoline Vapour         6.4 Diesel Engine and Fuel Tank Space Ventilation         6.5 Battery Spaces         7 FUEL SYSTEMS 7.1 Scope         7.2 General         7.3 Fuel Tanks         7.4 Fuel Lines         7.5 Fittings, Joints and Connections         7.6 Fuel Line Valves         7.7 Fuel Filters and Strainers         7.8 Fuel Pumps         7.9 Grounding         7.10 Carburetors (Gasoline)         7.11 Fuel System Labelling         7.12 Outboard Motor Installations         8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 8.1 Scope         8.2 Alternative Standards         8.3 General         8.4 Ignition Protection         8.5 Grounding         xviii APPLICATION BY SECTION AND PARAGRAPH Pleasure Craft Non- Pleasure Craft Section / Paragraph d dd d 6m > >> > 6m d dd d 6m > >> > 6m 8.6 Batteries         8.7 Conductors         8.8 Receptacles         8.9 Overcurrent Protection         8.10 Panelboards         8.11 Emergency Lighting for Non-Pleasure Craft of more than 6 metres   8.12 Electrical Systems of 50 Volts or More         9 MACHINERY SYSTEMS 9.1 Exhaust Systems         9.2 Main and Auxiliary Machinery   9.2.1 Scope   9.2.2 General   9.2.3 Engine Starting   9.2.4 Operating Position Instruments and Controls   9.2.5 Shafting and Propellers   9.2.6 Steering Systems   9.3 Bilge Pumping Arrangements   9.3.1 Scope   9.3.2 General   9.3.3 Bilge Pumping Systems   9.3.4 Automatic Bilge Alarm and Pump Running Indicator   9.4 Pressure Vessels         10 FIRE SAFETY 10.1 Scope     10.2 Means of Escape   10.3 Fire Detection and Alarm   *   10.4 Fire Fighting   *   * See information note regarding elements that are not part of the Construction Requirements in Section 0.1. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 1 of 150 0 INTRODUCTION NOTICE Information contained in text boxes that is not numbered in accordance with the general numbering system of the Standard is provided for information purposes only and does not form part of the Standard.<br><br> The Regulations sections provided in information boxes in this Standard are for ease of reference only. To ensure compliance, it is the responsibility of the reader to consult the official Regulations as published in the Canada Gazette . Consolidated editions of the Regulations may be consulted on the Justice Canada website at laws.justice.gc.ca .<br><br> Information Notes: The Construction Standards for Small Vessels, 2010 Edition (TP1332), has been developed for vessels constructed or imported in order to be sold or operated in Canada, and supersedes the Construction Standards for Small Vessels, 2004 Edition (TP1332). Transport Canada had intended to maintain the 2004 edition of the Construction Standards for Small Vessels until the development of new requirements that would include all non-pleasure craft (except fishing vessels) up to 24 metres in length. However, due to specific legal issues with respect to the Small Vessel Regulations , Transport Canada has issued this new edition of the Standards.<br><br> This revised edition contains only minor changes to technical requirements as set out below. Otherwise the changes are limited to explanatory material in the introduction, correction of non-technical errors, and the wording and formatting changes that are necessary to maintain the legality of the Standard with respect to the Small Vessel Regulations . Changes to technical requirements in TP1332 (2010 Edition) include: (a) Addition of the ventilation requirements from ABYC.<br><br> This change is a relaxation of the requirement in the 2004 edition, and reflects current boat building practices. See subsection 6.3.2.1. (b) Safety notices are to be provided in English and French and meet the requirements of ABYC Standard T-5, Safety Signs and Labels .<br><br> See section 704 of the Regulations and section 0 of this Standard (c) Additional explanatory material has been added for the calculation of the volume of monohull vessels (see Appendices 4 and 5). (d) Changes have been made to the process for obtaining Compliance Notices (Capacity Labels, Conformity Labels) as a consequence of amendments to the Small Vessel Regulations . See section 2 and Appendix 1.<br><br> (e) Changes have been made as a result of the new requirements for non-pleasure craft (not more than 12 metres) to be fitted with Hull Serial Numbers (HIN) and Compliance Notices. (f) With the phasing out of the Single Vessel Label program, portions of section 2 and all of Appendix 2 have been deleted. (g) Changes have been made to Appendices 2 and 3 to reflect changes in regulations regarding sewage pollution and mufflers.<br><br> (h) Mechanically fastened portlights, doors and windows are now required more than 25 Nm offshore instead of 20 Nm (Near Coastal Class 2 limits). (i) Methods to determine the recommended safe limits of canoes and the maximum load of CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 2 of 150 monohull with a power rating of less than 1.5 kW added in line with ABYC standards. (j) Non-pleasure craft more than 6 metres in length may elect to measure stability according to ISO 12217 or alternative standards as outlined in section 5.<br><br> (k) All non-pleasure craft of more than 6 metres must have adequate stability for their intended operations as per section 716 of the Regulations. A choice of recommended standards may be used to evaluate the stability (see section 5). (l) Changes have been made to accept the air pressure test for fuel systems, (see subsection 7.2.2), and that custom-built metallic tanks may only require the pressure test for mechanical strength and leakage (see subsection 7.3.1.2), which is in line with ABYC requirements.<br><br> (m) The requirements for fire detection and alarm are now incorporated in the Regulations and section 10 of the Standard instead of a reference to the Marine Electrical Standards (TP127). (n) The requirements for portable fire extinguishers have been deleted from section 10 and moved to the Regulations. (o) The requirements for the installation of a fixed fire extinguishing system have been clarified in the Regulations and in section 10 of the Standard.<br><br> (p) The quantity of gas for a fixed fire extinguishing system and for use with a portable extinguisher through a port in the engine space has been modified to be in-line with the ABYC and NFPA requirements. The responsibility for the application of this Standard with respect to both pleasure craft and non-pleasure craft lies with Transport Canada, Marine Safety. This Standard derives its authority from the Small Vessel Regulations made under the Canada Shipping Act 2001 , as amended from time to time, either in whole or in part.<br><br> It is the responsibility of a vessel designer, manufacturer, builder or owner to carefully consider the intended operation of the vessel when determining its construction, watertight integrity, and stability. When selecting materials and equipment, these shall meet the working and environmental conditions the vessel may encounter. The long-term goal is the harmonization of this Standard with the standards of both ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council), whose assistance in drafting referenced sections is acknowledged, and ISO (International Organization for Standardization), as appropriate.<br><br> Where standards from other organizations are referenced, they may be obtained from the addresses listed (see "Referenced Organizations"). The conversions shown in this Standard have been done using a "soft" conversion method or rounded to the nearest millimetre. The conversions shown are only for numbers that have been incorporated into the Standard as imperial.<br><br> Numbers and measures incorporated in metric have not been converted. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 3 of 150 0.1 Definitions In this Standard: c Act d means the Canada Shipping Act 2001 ; c Connected compartments d or cconnected spaces d means two compartments connected in a manner that allows a flow of water in excess of 7.5 mL/h (1/4 U.S. fl oz/hr) from one compartment to the other compartment; c Grounded Conductor d means a current carrying conductor that is connected to one side of the power source that is intentionally maintained at ground potential; c Grounding Conductor d (green or green with yellow stripe) means a non-current carrying conductor employed to connect the metallic non-current carrying parts of electrical equipment to the DC system or engine negative terminal; c Ground d means the potential of the earth's surface in which the vessel 9s ground is established by a connection with earth including the conductive part of the wetted hull's surface; c ISO 11812 d means ISO Standard 11812, Small Craft 3 Watertight Cockpits and Quick-Draining Cockpits; c ISO 12216 d means ISO Standard 12216, Small Craft 3 Windows, Portlights, Hatches, Deadlights and Doors 3 Strength and Watertightness Requirements; c ISO 12217-1 d means ISO Standard 12217-1, Small Craft 3 Stability and Buoyancy Assessment and Categorization, Part 1: Non-Sailing Vessels of Hull Length Greater Than or Equal to 6 Metres; c Midship Deadrise Angle d is the angle, taken at midship, at which the hull slopes up from the horizontal.<br><br> A flat bottom vessel has a deadrise angle of zero degrees; a high midship deadrise angle value indicates a deep V-hull; c Non-Pleasure Craft d means a vessel to which this Standard applies that is not a pleasure craft; c Overcurrent Device d means a device that is designed to interrupt the circuit when the current exceeds a predetermined value (e.g., circuit breakers or fuses); c Panelboard d means an enclosure or assembly that contains devices such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, and instruments designed to distribute or protect the distribution of power in the vessel; c Remote control d, for the purpose of the requirements of steering systems, means any steering arrangement other than an outboard motor fitted with a tiller or a rudder with tiller arrangements; c Sealed Compartment d, for the purpose of the requirements of monohull vessel minimum flotation test, means an enclosure that can resist an exterior water level of 305 mm (12 in) without seepage of more than 7.5 mL/h (1/4 U.S. fl oz/hr); c Static Float Plane d (SFP) means the plane located below all points of major leakage and the most forward point of the vessel below which the maximum displacement of the vessel exists, see Figure 4-1; alternatively, it may be defined as the plane passing below all points of major leakage at equal distances either above or below the intersections of the sheer with the stem and stern (transom) when the vessel is transversely level. The intersections are determined when the vessel is longitudinally level, by being supported on its keel at points that are 40% and 75% of the vessel's overall length, aft of the bow, and are at points where a line that is 45 degrees to a level floor is tangent to the bow and stern of the vessel; c Switchboard d means an enclosure so constructed to control and distribute electrical power to panelboards and other electrical equipment within the vessel; included in the enclosure are electrical devices such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, indicating devices, metres, and instruments; c Trip-free Circuit Breaker d means a resettable circuit breaker designed so that it is impossible to override the current interrupting mechanism; CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 4 of 150 c Ungrounded Conductor d means a current carrying conductor that is insulated from ground throughout the electrical distribution system; c Watertight Enclosure d, as it applies to section 8, cElectrical Systems, d means an enclosure that prevents the ingress of water when tested by subjecting it to a solid stream of water from a 25 mm (1 in) inside diameter nozzle, at a pressure of 103.4 kPa (15 psi) at the nozzle, with the nozzle 3 m (10 feet) away and a water temperature of approximately 10°C (50 ° F), for a period of five (5) minutes; c Weatherproof d means that equipment is so constructed or protected that exposure to the weather, to falling moisture or to external splashing will not impair the effectiveness of the enclosed equipment.<br><br> Information Note: The word c Manufacturer d used in this Standard means the builder, rebuilder, manufacturer, or importer of a vessel. Information Note: The following definitions are taken from the Small Vessel Regulations . All definitions used in the Regulations automatically apply in this Standard.<br><br> c accessible d means capable of being reached for inspection, removal or maintenance without removal of any elements of the permanent vessel structure. ( accessible ) c engine space d means any space that contains a permanently installed propulsion engine or auxiliary engine, including any connected spaces. ( compartiment moteur ) c ignition-protected d, in respect of an electrical device, means that the device is designed and constructed in such a manner that under its design operating conditions (a) it will not ignite a flammable hydrocarbon mixture surrounding it when an ignition source causes an internal explosion; (b) it is incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy to ignite a hydrocarbon mixture; or (c) its source of ignition is hermetically sealed.<br><br> ( protégé contre l 9inflammabilité ) c length d, in respect of a vessel, means the distance measured from the forward end of the foremost outside surface of the hull shell to the aft end of the aftermost outside surface of the hull shell. ( longueur ) See Figure 0-1. c permanently installed d means securely fastened so that tools must be used for removal.<br><br> ( fixé à demeure ) c personal watercraft d means a vessel less than 4 m in length that uses an internal combustion engine powering a water-jet pump as its primary source of propulsion, and that is designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing or kneeling on the vessel and not within the confines of the hull. ( motomarine ) c power d, in respect of an engine, means the power, in kilowatts, that the manufacturer declares has been determined in accordance with International Standard ISO 8665:2006, Small Craft 4 Marine Propulsion Engines and Systems 4 Power Measurements and Declarations. ( puissance ) c readily accessible d means capable of being reached easily and safely under emergency conditions without the use of tools.<br><br> ( facilement accessible ) c recommended practices and standards d means the recommended practices and standards for marine use issued by a marine classification society, standards development organization, industrial or trade organization, government, government agency or international body. ( normes et pratiques CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 5 of 150 recommandées ) c towing d, except for the purposes of Part 10, means the action of pulling a vessel or an object astern or alongside, or pushing a vessel or an object ahead, but does not include pulling or pushing, in the course of the vessel 9s normal operations, a floating object or vessel that has a significantly smaller displacement than the vessel 9s displacement. (remorquage) c tug d means a vessel that is constructed or converted primarily for the purpose of towing, but does not include a vessel that is constructed or converted for the purpose of (a) salvaging logs; or (b) managing oil pollution booms and associated equipment.<br><br> ( remorqueur ) c workboat d means a vessel that is not a passenger-carrying vessel, a human-powered vessel or a pleasure craft. ( bateau de travail ) Information Note: Sport fishing vessels or other commercial vessels used for sport fishing are not considered fishing vessels for the application of paragraph 2(2)(a) of the Regulations and therefore are not excluded from the application of the Construction Standards. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 6 of 150 Figure 0-1 DETERMINATION OF VESSEL LENGTH (Lh) CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 7 of 150 Information Note: Application of this Standard 3 As stated by the Regulations: CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION 700.<br><br> (1) This Part applies in respect of a vessel that is constructed, manufactured or rebuilt in, or imported into, Canada in order to be sold or operated in Canada and that is ( a ) propelled or designed to be propelled by an engine; ( b ) permanently fitted with an auxiliary engine; or ( c ) fitted with a fuel-burning appliance or system that uses gaseous fuel, liquefied petroleum gas, compressed natural gas or naphtha. (2) Only sections 701, 703 and 704 apply in respect of a pleasure craft that is 24 m or more in length. (3) If a personal watercraft is constructed, manufactured or rebuilt in accordance with ISO 13590, then only sections 701, 702, 704 to 709 and 711 apply in respect of the watercraft.<br><br> (4) This Part does not apply in respect of ( a ) a vessel that is registered in another country as having the right to fly the flag of that country; ( b ) a vessel that is principally maintained and operated in another country and that is not licensed or registered in Canada; or ( c ) a tug. GENERAL REQUIREMENT 701. Unless otherwise indicated in these Regulations, the builder, manufacturer, rebuilder, importer and owner of a vessel shall ensure that the vessel meets the requirements of this Part.<br><br> PLEASURE CRAFT 702. A pleasure craft shall meet ( a ) the construction requirements of this Part; or ( b ) if its date of construction, manufacture or rebuilding or its date of importation is before the day on which these Regulations come into force, the construction requirements in force on that date. Information Note: Existing Pleasure Craft: Existing pleasure craft that were constructed according to an earlier version of this Standard are not required by the Regulations to comply with the current construction requirements of the Small Vessel Regulations, but are encouraged to do so insofar as it is reasonable and practicable.<br><br> The application of the various sections of the construction requirements of the Small Vessel Regulations with respect to non-pleasure craft versus pleasure craft is identified at the beginning of each section under the subsection titled "Scope." Construction Requirements: The Construction Requirements consist of the requirements of Part 7 of the Small Vessel Regulations and the requirements of this Standard as referred to in the Regulations. The requirements of Part 4 and CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 8 of 150 Part 5 of the Small Vessel Regulations are not part of the Construction Requirements , therefore any reference to the requirements of Part 4 and Part 5 in this Standard are provided for information and are not mandatory for the builder, manufacturer, rebuilder or importer to meet the Construction Requirements as stated in a Declaration of Conformity. Meeting the requirements of Part 4 and Part 5 is the obligation of the owner before the vessel is put into service as a non-pleasure craft.<br><br> Transport Canada recommends compliance with the provisions of Part 4 and Part 5 referred to in this Standard to builders, manufacturers, rebuilders and importers in order to make compliance easier for owners/operators of non-pleasure crafts. These provisions could be made standard equipment on all vessels or be offered as an option to the end user. 0.2 Pleasure Craft of more than 24 metres As stated by the Regulations: 703.<br><br> A pleasure craft that is 24 m or more in length shall be constructed, manufactured or rebuilt in accordance with the applicable recommended practices and standards in force on its date of construction, manufacture or rebuilding. 0.3 Standard Incorporated by References As stated by the Regulations: 1. (4) A provision in the American Boat and Yacht Council standards referred to in these Regulations that is expressed as a recommendation shall be read as a requirement unless it is incompatible with the vessel 9s construction.<br><br> (5) Except as otherwise indicated in these Regulations, any reference in these Regulations to a document is a reference to that document as amended from time to time. 0.4 Particular Vessel Design As stated by the Regulations: PARTICULAR DESIGN 3 VESSEL 709. If the design of a type of vessel or of a system or component of a vessel would render it unsafe, unsuitable or impracticable to construct, manufacture or rebuild the vessel in accordance with the construction requirements, the vessel may be constructed, manufactured or rebuilt according to the recommended practices and standards that provide a level of safety at least equivalent to that provided by the construction requirements and that are applicable to the construction, manufacture or rebuilding of a vessel of that design, for example, ( a ) a dynamically supported craft; ( b ) a submarine; ( c ) a wing-in-ground-effect vessel; and ( d ) a hydroplane or other high-powered, low-volume vessel that is used exclusively for racing.<br><br> CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 9 of 150 0.5 Major Modifications As stated by the Regulations: MAJOR MODIFICATIONS 710. (1) The owner of a vessel and every person who is responsible for making a major modification to the vessel shall ensure that the major modification is in accordance with the construction requirements as they read on the day on which the modification was started. (2) If a major modification is made to a vessel other than a pleasure craft, the owner of the vessel shall inform the Minister of the modification and, if requested by the Minister, shall provide the Minister with the technical data necessary to determine the vessel 9s compliance with the construction requirements.<br><br> (3) In this section, cmajor modification d means a modification or repair or a series of modifications or repairs that substantially changes the capacity or size of a vessel or the nature of a system on board a vessel, that affects its watertight integrity or its stability, or, except in the case of the restoration of an antique wooden pleasure craft, that substantially increases its service life. 0.6 Plans As stated by the Regulations: PLANS 711. (1) If it is necessary, because of the type or design of a vessel other than a pleasure craft, to obtain information in order to establish the vessel 9s compliance with the construction requirements, the builder, manufacturer, rebuilder, importer or owner of the vessel shall submit to the Minister, on request, the following documents: ( a ) the general arrangement of the vessel; ( b ) a diagram of the propulsion system; ( c ) the general arrangement and identification of the machinery, including a description of the bilge pumping systems, fuel systems and firefighting systems; ( d ) a one-line electrical diagram.<br><br> (2) If a vessel, other than a pleasure craft, was constructed, manufactured or rebuilt before the day on which these Regulations came into force, the owner of the vessel may submit photographs and technical data instead of the documents referred to in subsection (1). CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 10 of 150 0.7 Safety Notices As stated by the Regulations: SAFETY NOTICE 704. Every safety notice required under this Part shall (a) meet the requirements of American Boat and Yacht Council Standard T-5, Safety Signs and Labels; (b) be in English and French; and (c) be placed in a plainly visible location near the hazard.<br><br> Information Note: As required by ABYC T-5, safety notices shall contain at least the following informational elements: (a) the hazard intensity signal word; (b) nature of the hazard; (c) consequences that can result if the instructions to avoid the hazard are not followed; and (d) instructions on how to avoid the hazard. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 11 of 150 1 HULL SERIAL NUMBERS 1.1 Scope Pleasure Craft Non- Pleasure Craft Not more than 6 metres in length     More than 6 metres in length     1.2 Hull Serial Number (HIN) 1.2.1 General As stated by the Regulations: HULL SERIAL NUMBERS 900. (1) This Part applies in respect of a vessel that is constructed, manufactured, rebuilt or imported in order to be sold or operated in Canada.<br><br> (2) Section 902 applies in respect of all vessels in Canada. (3) This Part, except section 902, does not apply in respect of ( a ) a vessel that is registered in another country as having the right to fly the flag of that country; ( b ) a vessel that is registered under the Act, other than a vessel registered in the small vessel register; ( c ) a vessel that is not licensed or registered under the Act and that is principally maintained and operated in another country; ( d ) a tug; or ( e ) a floating object that is less than 2 m in length and that is not designed to be propelled by an engine. (4) Section 903 does not apply in respect of a vessel, other than a pleasure craft, whose date of construction, manufacture, rebuilding or importation is on or before the day on which these Regulations come into force or within one year after that day.<br><br> 901. A person who operates or permits another person to operate a vessel shall ensure that the vessel is marked with a hull serial number in accordance with the requirements of this Part. 903.<br><br> (1) The builder, manufacturer, rebuilder or importer of a vessel shall obtain a manufacturer 9s identification code from the Minister. (2) The builder, manufacturer or rebuilder of a vessel shall permanently mark a hull serial number on the hull of the vessel before its first sale to a reseller or an end user. (3) The importer of a vessel shall ensure that a hull serial number is permanently marked on the hull of the vessel before its first sale to a reseller or an end user.<br><br> ... (13) The builder, manufacturer or rebuilder of a vessel shall not use the same hull serial number on more than one vessel. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 12 of 150 Information Note: The applicability of section 1 of this Standard is set out in Part 9 of the Small Vessel Regulations .<br><br> Subject to certain exceptions, section 1 of this Standard applies to pleasure craft and non-pleasure craft whether designed to be propelled by a motor or not. The Hull Serial Number (HIN) provides a uniform method for identifying: a) any specific vessel; b) the construction standards that apply to that specific vessel; c) vessels subject to a manufacturer's defect recall; and d) a lost or stolen vessel. 1.2.2 Hull Serial Number (HIN) Format 1.2.2.1 General As stated by the Regulations: 903.<br><br> (9) The hull serial number shall be in the format set out in the construction standards and be located where it is clearly visible when the vessel is in the water, namely, ( a ) on the upper starboard quarter of the outside surface of the transom; or ( b ) if the vessel has no transom, on the uppermost starboard side at the aft end of the hull. 1.2.2.1.1 The Hull Serial Number (HIN) 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 9s Identification Code (MIC); followed by (b) a five-character Manufacturer 9s Serial Number; and (c) four figures giving the date of manufacture.<br><br> 1.2.2.1.2 The characters of the HIN are not less than 6 mm (1/4 in) in height and width. 1.2.2.2 Manufacturer's Identification Code (MIC) 1.2.2.2.1 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. Information Note: If you are a new manufacturer or importer based in Canada (and if the product is not from the United States), you must first apply to obtain a Manufacturer Identification Code (MIC) from Transport Canada, Marine Safety.<br><br> A MIC issued by the United States Coast Guard to U.S. manufacturers is recognized in Canada by reciprocal agreement. See appendix 1 for more information.<br><br> CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS TP 1332E 13 of 150 1.2.2.3 Manufacturer's Serial Number 1.2.2.3.1 The fourth through eighth characters of the HIN are the individual Manufacturer's Serial Number, which is defined by the manufacturer. 1.2.2.3.2 The Manufacturer's Serial Number consists of capital letters of the alphabet or Arabic numerals, or both, except that the letters "I," "O," and "Q" shall not be used. 1.2.2.4 Date of Manufacture 1.2.2.4.1 The ninth through twelfth characters of the HIN indicate the date of manufacture.<br><br> The ninth character is a capital letter of the alphabet indicating the month during which the vessel 9s fabrication was started: A = January B = February C = March D = April E = May F = June G = July H = August I = Se

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