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TP 127 - Ships Electrical Standards (2008) Updated Publication Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(544 KB)
TP 215 - Instructions to Masters of Vessels loading Grain in Canada (1976)   Click here for PDF version Click here for PDF version
(834 KB)
TP 511 - Safe Boating Guide (2009) Updated Publication Click here for iStore version Click here for PDF version Click here for PDF version
(4.4 MB)
TP 743 - TERMPOL Review Process (2001) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(802 KB)
TP 782 - Guide to Inspection Regulations for Small Fishing Vessels (1969, 1974, 1977) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(79 KB)
TP 1269 - Code of Safe Working Practices for Self-unloading Vessels (1978) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(213 KB)
TP 1332 - Construction Standards for Small Vessels (2004) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(843 KB)
TP 1802 - Routing Standards (1991) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(160 KB)
TP 1861 - Standards for Navigation Lights, Shapes, Sound Signal Appliances and Radar Reflectors (1991) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(117 KB)
TP 2072 - Deck Cargo Safety Code (1974) Click here for iStore version  Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(117.1 KB)
TP 2293 - The Examination and Certification of Seafarers (2007)     Click here for HTML version
(6369.17 KB)
TP 2534 - Canadian Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes (1992) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(318 KB)
TP 3177 - Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards in Vessels to be Repaired or Altered (1984)   Click here for HTML version Click here for HTML version
TP 3231 - Ship Safety Bulletins (*)   Click here for HTML version  
TP 3668 - Standards for Navigating Appliances and Equipment (1983) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(246 KB)
TP 3685 - Standards Respecting Noise Control and Hearing Protection in Canadian Towboats over 15 Tons, Gross Tonnage (1982)   Click here for HTML version Click here for HTML version
TP 4295 - Standard for Inert Gas Systems (1984) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(272 KB)
TP 4330 - Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary (1985)   Click here for HTML version Click here for HTML version
TP 4414 - Guidelines Respecting Helicopter Facilities on Ships (1986) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(528 KB)
TP 4957 - Marine Emergency Duties Training Program (2008) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(1068 KB)
TP 4958 - Simulated Electronic Navigation Courses (2007) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(211 KB)
TP 5021 - Personal Safety on Ships (1984)   Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(1.22 MB)
TP 5562 - Cooperative Cadet Training Programs Navigation (1998)     Click here for HTML version
TP 5579 - Standards relating to Design, Construction and Operational Safety of Dynamically Supported Craft in Canada Vol.1; Air Cushion Vehicles (1985) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(274 KB)
TP 5761 - Canadian Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes (1994)     Click here for HTML version
TP 6472 - Standards Respecting Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (1995)     Click here for HTML version
TP 7301 - Stability, Subdivision and Load Line Standards (1975) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(698 KB)
TP 7920 - Standards Respecting Standby Vessels (1988)     Click here for HTML version
TP 7923 - List of Ships (2003) (*)
TP 8121 - Table of Life Saving Signals(2003)   Click here for iStore version  
TP 8129 - Training Standards for Tanker Safety, Inert Gas and Crude Oil Washing, and Supervisor of Oil Transfer Operations Personnel (2009) Updated Publication   Click here for HTML version Click here for the PDF version
TP 8505 - Receiver of Wreck (2007) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(3306 KB)
TP 8911- Marine Engineer Cadet Training Program (2007)     Click here for PDF version
(928 KB)
TP 8941 - Interim Standards for the Construction, Equipment and Operation of Passenger Ships in the Sea Ice Areas of Eastern Canada (1987) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(24 KB)
TP 9247 - Standards for the Construction and Testing of Emergency Boats (1992) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(73 KB)
TP 9396 - Wear Standards for Cargo Gear (2007) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(44 KB)
TP 9834 - Guidelines for Reporting Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods, Harmful Substances and/or Marine Pollutants (1995)     Click here for HTML version
TP 9878 - Safety and Distress Radiotelephone Procedures (2005) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(9878 KB)
TP 9912 - Standard for Inspection of Tackle on Large Fishing Vessels (1995) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(24.9 KB)
TP 10038 - Small Fishing Vessel Safety Manual (2003)   Click here for HTML version Click here for HTML version
TP 10405 - Ship Safety Passenger Ship Operations and Damaged Stability Standards (Convention Ships) (1990)     Click here for HTML version
TP 10655 - Approved Training Courses (2009) New     Click here for HTML version 
(1205 KB)
TP 10739 - Collision Regulations, Office Consolidation (English-French) - Printed Publication (2008) Click here for iStore version    
TP 10783 - Arctic Waters Oil Transfer Guidelines (1997)     Click here for HTML version
TP 10933 - Engine Room Rating Training Program (2007) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(440 KB)
TP 10936 - Bridge Watch Rating Training Course (2009) New Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(68 KB)
TP 10937 - Mobile Offshore Units (MOUS) Training Courses (2007)     Click here for HTML version
TP 10943 - Passenger Vessel Operations and Damaged Stability Standards (Non-convention vessels) (2007) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(616 KB)
TP 10944 - Notice To Shipmasters Loading Coal (2003) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(1944 KB)
TP 11130 - Training Course In Marine Cooking (2007) Click here for iStore version Click here for XHTML format Click here for PDF version
(144 KB)
TP 11232 - Unitized Cargo Standard (2005) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(182 KB)
TP 11249 - Ship Safety Standard for in-water Surveys (1992) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(15.4 KB)
TP 11469 - Guide to Structural Fire Protection (1993)     Click here for HTML version
TP 11663 - Guidelines for the Operation of Tankers and Barges in Canadian Arctic Waters (Interim) (1997) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(55.1 KB)
TP 11710 - Standards for the Double Hull Construction of Oil Tankers (2005) Click here for iStore version Click here for XHTML format Click here for PDF version
(285 KB)
TP 11717 - Standards for the Construction and Inspection of Small Passenger Vessels (1994) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(218 KB)
TP 11960 - Standards and Guidelines for the Construction, Inspection and Operation of Barges that Carry Oil in Bulk (1995)     Click here for HTML version
TP 12245 - Web Sling Standard (1995) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(146 KB)
TP 12259 - Arctic Ice Regime Shipping System (AIRSS) Standards (1998) Click here for iStore version    Click here for PDF version
(843 KB)
TP 12260 - Equivalent Standards for the Construction of Arctic Class Ships (1995) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(706 KB)
TP 12301 - Standard for 5 ppm Bilge Alarms (for Canadian Inland Waters) (2008)   Click here to view or download Click here for HTML version
(191 KB)
TP 12401 - Response Organizations Standards (1995) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(41.6 KB)
TP 12402 - Oil Handling Facilities Standards (1995) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(17 KB)
TP 12819 - User Assistance Package for the Implementation of Arctic Ice Regime Shipping System - AIRSS (1998)     Click here for HTML version
TP 12988 - Marine Safety Review (*)   Click here for HTML version  
TP 13008 - Training Standards for Marine First Aid and Marine Medical Care (2008) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(143 KB)
TP 13024 - Training Standards for RO-RO Passenger Ships Personnel (2007) Click here for iStore version    Click here for PDF version
(181 KB)
TP 13111 - The New Wave - Marine Safety Strategic Plan 2009-2015 Click here for Transact version Click here for XHTML format Click here to view or download
(375 KB)
TP 13117 - Training Program in Bridge Resource Management (1999) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(60.5 KB)
TP 13313 - Standard Relating to Design, Construction and Operational Safety of Sailing Training Vessels (1999) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(299 KB)
TP 13430 - Standard for the Tonnage Measurement of Vessels (2008) Click here for iStore version Click here for XHTML format Click here for PDF version
(395 KB)
TP 13585 - Marine Safety Management System
TP 13595 - Marine Safety Port State Control (*)
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(164 KB)
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(243 KB)
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TP 13617 - A Guide to Canada's Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations (2007) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(909 KB)
TP 13670 - Guidelines for the Operation of Passenger Vessels in Canadian Arctic Waters (2005)     Click here for HTML version
TP 13681 - Guidelines For Navigation Under The Confederation Bridge (2003) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(88 KB)
TP 13699 - Guidelines on Non-passenger Bare-boat Charter Parties (2000)     Click here for HTML version
TP 13720 - Practical Skills for Marine Engineers, Training Course (2007)   Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(218 KB)
TP 13721 - Training Record Book Requirements for Applicants to the Fourth-Class Engineer Certificate (2007) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(519 KB)
TP 13741 - Pilotage Risk Management Methodology (2001) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(3353 KB)
TP 13813 - CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 - 2007 Entry into Force: What you need to know - Brochure (2007) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(1282 KB)
TP 13813 - CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001 - 2007 Entry into Force: What you should know - Booklet (2007) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(1534 KB)
TP 13822 - Survival in Cold Waters (2007) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(9982.51 KB)
TP 13926 - Radio Log Book for Canadian Flag Vessels (Also for use on GMDSS exempted vessels) (2002) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(300 KB)
TP 14070 - Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide (2004)     Click here for PDF version
(1.30 MB)
TP 14202 - Pollution Prevention Guidelines for the Operation of Cruise Ships under Canadian Jurisdiction (2005) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(75 KB)
TP 14230 - As an Employer Are You Ensuring the Health and Safety of Your Employees Working Onboard Ships? (2005)     Click here for HTML version
TP 14231 - Marine Occupational Health and Safety Program (2005)     Click here for HTML version
TP 14315 - Executive Summary: The Impact of Regulations on Towing Vessel Safety; A Comparative Evaluation of Canadian and American West Coast Tug and Barge Operations (2004) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(441 KB)
TP 14335 - Winter Navigation on the River and Gulf of St. Lawrence (2005)   Click here for HTML version  
TP 14349 - Boat Safety with Pukta (2009) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(15,862 KB)
TP 14352 - Rules of the Road (2009) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(752 KB)
TP 14471 - Environmental Response Systems: Managing Canada's Marine Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Regime (2006) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(2489 KB)
TP 14477 - Boom! Up She Went Video (2004) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(29 KB)
TP 14508 - First-Class Engineer Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2007) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(281 KB)
TP 14509 - Second-Class Engineer Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2007) Click here for iStore version Click here for XHTML format Click here for PDF version
(349 KB)
TP 14510 - Third-class Engineer, Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2007)   Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(74 KB)
TP 14511 - Fourth-Class Engineer - Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2007)      Click here for HTML version
(406 KB)
TP 14512 - Watchkeeping Engineer, Motor-Driven Fishing Vessel - Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2007)   Click here for iStore version  Click here for XHTML format Click here for PDF version
(471 KB)
TP 14522 - Boating Safety Cruncher (2009) New Click here for iStore version Click here for XHTML format Click here to view or download
(694 KB)
TP 14525 - Pre-Departure Checklist (2009) Updated Publication Click here for iStore version Click here for XHTML format Click here for PDF version
(220 KB)
TP 14530 - Guidelines for the Construction and Inspection of Pilot Vessels (2006) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(10297 KB)
TP 14539 - Marine Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Regime Report to Parliament, 2004-2006 (2009)   Click here for HTML version Click here for HTML version
TP 14541 - Lateral Buoys and Standard Daybeacons (2009) Click here for iStore version Click here for PDF version Click here for PDF version
(858 KB)
TP 14542 - Cardinal Buoys and Special Buoys (2009) New Click here for iStore version Click for iStore version Click here for PDF version
(1,011 KB)
TP 14609 - Study Guide for Applicants to the Fourth-class Engineer Certificate with STCW Endorsement (2007)     Click here for HTML version
TP 14612 - Approval Procedures for Life Saving Equipment and Structural Fire Protection Products (2008) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(166 KB)
TP 14617 - Public Consultations Report for the Environmental Risk Assessment Study of the South Coast of Newfoundland (2006) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(279 KB)
TP 14619 - Transport Canada Simplified Assessment of Intact Stability & Buoyancy of Small Non-Pleasure Vessels: Assessment Guide (2006) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(374 KB)
TP 14658 - Registration of non-pleasure craft (small commercial vessels) in the "Small Vessel Register" - New requirements under the Canada Shipping Act 2001 (CSA 2001) (2007) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(381 KB)
TP 14673 - Safety Stickers (2009) Updated Publication  Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML format Click here for PDF version
(643 KB)
TP 14674 - Boat Maintenance Cards (2009) Updated Publication Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
TP 14692 - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course (2007) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(327 KB)

TP 14707 - National Places of Refuge Contingency Plan (PORCP) (2007)

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(121 KB)
TP 14707 - Places of Refuge Contingency Plan Atlantic Region (PORCP - ATL) (2008) New Click here for HTML version Click here to view or download
TP 14726 - Sea Kayaking Safety Guide (2009) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(5.43 MB)
TP 14737 - Navigable Waters Protection Program (2007) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(1088 KB)
TP 14740 - Synopsis Report - Environmental Oil Spill Risk Assessment for the South Coast of Newfoundland (2007) Click here for iStore version   Click here for PDF version
(1208 KB)
TP 14754 -  Small Vessel Machinery Operator - Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2007) Click here for iStore version Click here for HTML version Click here for PDF version
(54 KB)
TP 14799 -  A Guide to Private Buoys in Canada (2008) New Publication   Click here for HTML version Click here for HTML version
(622 KB)
TP 14814 - Small Vessel Machinery Operator Examination Study Guide (2008)     Click here for PDF version
(313 KB)
TP 14916 - Canada: Committed to Marine Safety, Security, Trade and the Environment (2009) New   Click here for XHTML format Click here to view or download
(2,146 KB)

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