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Small Vessel Compliance Program (Non-Pleasure Craft)(SVCP)
Welcome!
To own and operate a small non-pleasure vessel in Canada, you must meet your responsibilities as outlined in the Canada Shipping Act 2001 (CSA 2001) and its regulations. There are numerous regulations and standards that apply to your vessel and its use. To help with your compliance requirements, Transport Canada created the Small Vessel Compliance Program (Non-Pleasure Craft) (SVCP) for small non-pleasure vessel owners. This is an optional and easy-to-use tool to help make sure your small non-pleasure vessel meets its requirements under the CSA 2001 and its regulations.
Vessels that are eligible to enrol in the SVCP must measure between 0 to 15 gross tonnage, carry between 0 to 12 passengers, but are not pleasure craft used solely for recreational purposes, fishing vessels engaged in commercial fishing activities, or human-powered vessels.
A successful enrolment in the SVCP will result in the owner being issued a 'Blue Decal' to be displayed on their vessel (see photo above).
Follow this link to learn how to enrol your vessel in the SVCP.
Follow this link to learn more about the SVCP.
Follow this link for an enrolment application into the SVCP.
