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Annex IV - Distress Signals - International

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1. The following signals, used or exhibited either together or separately, indicate distress and need of assistance:
2. a gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about a minute;
3. a continuous sounding with any fog-signalling apparatus;
4. rockets or shells, throwing red stars fired one at a time at short intervals;
5. a signal made by radiotelegraphy or by any other signalling method consisting of the group . . . — — — . . . (SOS) in the Morse Code;
6. a signal sent by radiotelephony consisting of the spoken word “Mayday”;
7. the International Code Signal of distress indicated by N.C.;
8. a signal consisting of a square flag having above or below it a ball or anything resembling a ball;
9. flames on the vessel (as from a burning tar barrel, oil barrel, etc.);
10. a rocket parachute flare or a hand flare showing a red light;
11. a smoke signal giving off orange-coloured smoke;
12. slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side;
13. the radiotelegraph alarm signal;
14. the radiotelephone alarm signal;
15. signals transmitted by emergency position-indicating radio beacons;
16. approved signals transmitted by radiocommunication systems including survival craft transponders.
17. The use or exhibition of any of the foregoing signals except for the purpose of indicating distress and need of assistance and the use of other signals which may be confused with any of the above signals is prohibited.
18. Attention is drawn to the relevant sections of the International Code of Signals, the Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual and the following signals:
19. a piece of orange canvas with either a black square and circle or other symbol appropriate for identification from
    the air; and
20. a dye marker.

    Distress signals - Canadian Modifications

    • 4. In Canadian waters or fishing zones, in addition to the signals described in section 1, the following signals may be used or exhibited either together or separately to indicate distress and need of assistance:
      1. a square shape or anything resembling a square shape; and
      2. a high intensity white light flashing at regular intervals of 50 to 70 times per minute.
    • 5. Notwithstanding section 2 and paragraph 4(b), a North Cardinal Buoy may use a quick flashing white light flashing at regular intervals of 60 times per minute.
    • 6. For the purpose of section 3 of this Annex, the reference to the Merchant Ship Search and Rescue Manual shall be read as a reference to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR Manual), Volume III, Mobile Facilities, published by the Organization, as amended from time to time.
    
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    SCHEDULE II - REVOKED

    [SOR/90-702, s. 24]

    SCHEDULE III- REVOKED

    [SOR/90-702, s. 24]

    SCHEDULE IV - REVOKED

    [SOR/83-202, s. 4]

    SCHEDULE V - REVOKED

    [SOR/83-202, s. 4]

    SCHEDULE VI - REVOKED

    [SOR/83-202, s. 4]

    SCHEDULE VII - REVOKED

    [SOR/83-202, s. 4]

    ESTABLISHED BY: CONSOLIDATED REGULATIONS OF CANADA, 1978.

    AMENDED BY: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CANADA SHIPPING ACT IS NOW CHAPTER S-9 OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF CANADA, 1985.

    FURTHER AMENDED BY: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CANADA SHIPPING ACT HAS BEEN REPEALED AND REPLACED BY THE CANADA SHIPPING ACT, 2001, CHAPTER 26 OF THE STATUTES OF CANADA, 2001.

    1. SOR/78-528 16 June, 1978 pursuant to sections 635 and 730 of the Canada Shipping Act

    1. Section 17 of Schedule II;
    2. subsection 3(3) of Schedule V; and
    3. subsection 1(2) of Schedule VII.

    2. SOR/79-238 6 March, 1979 pursuant to sections 635 and 670 of the Canada Shipping Act

    1. The definition « ODAS » in the French version of section 2;
    2. Rule 1(b) of the French version of Schedule I;
    3. Rule 20(e) of the French version of Schedule I;
    4. paragraph 1(g) of the French version of Annex III to Schedule I;
    5. subsection 5(3) of Schedule II preceding paragraph (a);
    6. subsection 6(3) of Schedule II;
    7. subsection 6(4) of Schedule II preceding paragraph (a);
    8. section 10 of the French version of Schedule II preceding paragraph (a);
    9. section 10 of Schedule II by adding heading and section 10.1;
    10. section 15 of Schedule II by adding heading and section 15.1;
    11. the heading preceding section 19 of the French version of Schedule II;
    12. subsection 19(4) of the French version of Schedule II;
    13. section 20 of Schedule II by adding heading and section 20.1;
    14. subsection 21(1) of Schedule II;
    15. Items 1 to 5 of Part II of Schedule IV;
    16. Item 6 of Part II of Schedule IV by adding Item 6.1;
    17. Column I of Items 13 and 14 of Part II of Schedule IV;
    18. Item 27 of Part II of Schedule IV by adding Item 27.1;
    19. Items 30 to 32 of Part II of Schedule IV;
    20. Part III of Schedule IV by adding Item 5;
    21. Item 1 of Part IV of Schedule IV by adding Item 1.1;
    22. Item 1 of Part V of Schedule IV in column II;
    23. Item 4 of Part V of Schedule IV;
    24. Item 5 of Part V of Schedule IV in columns II and III;
    25. Item 6 of Part V of Schedule IV in columns II and III;
    26. Part VI of Schedule IV by adding Part VII.1;
    27. Schedule IV by adding Part VIII;
    28. the heading of the French version of Schedule V;
    29. subsection 1(1) of the French version of Schedule V;
    30. subsection 1(2) of Schedule V preceding paragraph (a);
    31. paragraph 1(2)(b) of the French version of Schedule V preceding subparagraph (i);
    32. the heading preceding section 2 of the French version of Schedule V; and
    33. paragraph 2(1)(c) of Schedule V.

    3. SOR/80-742 12 September, 1980 pursuant to sections 635 and 730 of the Canada Shipping Act

    1. Section 17 of Schedule II;
    2. paragraph 2(1)(c) of Schedule V;
    3. section 3 of Schedule V; and
    4. section 1 Schedule VII.

    4. SOR/81-831 15 October, 1981 pursuant to sections 635 and 730 of the Canada Shipping Act, effective January 1, 1982

    1. Schedule III.

    5. SOR/83-202 25 February, 1983 pursuant to sections 443, 635 and 730 of the Canada Shipping Act, to revoke the Rules of the Road for the Great Lakes, C.R.C., c.1464, effective March 1, 1983 and to amend the Collision Regulations, effective March 1, 1983 in Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron (including Georgian Bay), Michigan and Superior, their connecting and tributary waters and the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers and their tributaries as far east as the lower exit of St. Lambert Lock and effective June 1, 1983 in all other waters to which these Regulations apply.

    1. This amendment incorporates:
    2. amendments to the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972; and
    3. Canadian modifications to the Convention.

       6. SOR/85-397 25 April, 1985 pursuant to sections 443, 635 and 730 of the Canada Shipping Act

       1. Rule 24(p) of Schedule I;
       2. Rule 34(i) of Schedule I;
       3. paragraph 12(b) of Annex I of Schedule I;
       4. the heading preceding paragraph 1(o) and paragraphs 1(o) and (p) of Annex IV of Schedule I are revoked; and
       5. Annex IV of Schedule I by adding heading and sections 4 and 5.

       7. SOR/87-25 18 December, 1986 pursuant to sections 635 and 730 of the Canada Shipping Act

       1. Rule 38(j) of Schedule I.

       8. SOR/88-10 12 December, 1987 pursuant to sections 635 and 730 of the Canada Shipping Act

       1. Rule 21 of Schedule I by adding paragraph 21(h);
       2. Rule 22 of Schedule I by adding paragraph 22(f);
       3. Part F of Schedule I by adding the heading and Rule 45;
       4. the heading of section 7 of Annex I to Schedule I; and
       5. section 7 of Annex I to Schedule I by adding heading and paragraph (v).

       9. SOR/88-322 16 June, 1988 pursuant to sections 635 and 730 of the Canada Shipping Act

       1. Paragraph 12(b) of Annex I of Schedule I.

       10. SOR/90-702 11 October, 1990 pursuant to sections 382, 562.1 and 562.11 of the Canada Shipping Act

       1. The definition “exploration or exploitation vessel” in subsection 2(1);
       2. subsection 2(1) by adding the definitions “Act”, “approved signal”, and “proof of compliance”;
       3. subsection 3(2) is revoked;
       4. section 3 by adding the heading and sections 4 to 6; the reference to (Section 3) after the heading “Schedule I”;
       5. paragraph (e) of Rule 1 of Schedule 1;
       6. Rule 1 of Schedule I by adding paragraph (g);
       7. paragraph (h) of Rule 3 of Schedule I;
       8. paragraph (c) of Rule 6 of Schedule I;
       9. paragraph (e) of Rule 6 of Schedule I;
       10. Rule 8 of Schedule I by adding paragraph (f);
       11. paragraph (a) of Rule 10 of Schedule I;
       12. paragraph (c) of Rule 10 of Schedule I;
       13. paragraphs (m) and (n) of Rule 10 of Schedule I;
       14. paragraph (b) of Rule 15 of Schedule I;
       15. paragraph (h) of Rule 21 of Schedule I;
       16. paragraph (f) of Rule 22 of Schedule I;
       17. Rules 42 and 43 of Schedule I;
       18. paragraph (a) of Rule 44 of Schedule I;
       19. subparagraph c(vi) of Rule 44 of Schedule I;
       20. Rule 45 of Schedule I;
       21. Schedule I by adding Rule 46;
       22. paragraph 2(d) of Annex I of Schedule I;
       23. subparagraph 2(i)(ii) of Annex I of Schedule I;
       24. paragraph 10(a) of Annex I of Schedule I preceding subparagraph (i);
       25. paragraph 10(b) of Annex I of Schedule I preceding subparagraph (i);
       26. paragraphs 13(b) and (c) of Annex I of Schedule I;
       27. Annex I of Schedule I by adding section 14;
       28. paragraph 3(b) of Annex III of Schedule I;
       29. section 1 of Annex IV of Schedule I by adding paragraph (o);
       30. section 3 of Annex IV of Schedule I; and
       31. Schedules II and III are revoked.

       11. SOR/91-275 18 April 1991, pursuant to section 562.11 of the Canada Shipping Act

       1. Paragraph (d) of Rule 10 of Schedule I; and
       2. paragraphs (g) and (h) of Rule 30 of Schedule I.

       12. SOR/93-112 9 March, 1993 pursuant to section 562.11 of the Canada Shipping Act

       1. Rules 45 and 46 of Schedule I and
       2. section 3 of Annex I of Schedule I by adding paragraphs (e) and (f).

       13. SOR/94-611 29 September, l994 pursuant to sections 562.11(1) of the Canada Shipping Act

       1. Paragraph (b) and (c) of Rule 46 of Schedule 1; and
       2. paragraph (d) of Rule 46 of Schedule I.

       14. SOR/96-145 12 March, 1996 pursuant to subsection 562.11(1) of the Canada Shipping Act

       1. Subparagraph (b)(i) and (c)(i) of Rule 26 of Schedule I;
       2. paragraph (d) of Rule 26 of Schedule I;
       3. paragraph (c) of Rule 44 of Schedule I;
       4. paragraph (d.1) of Rule 46 of Schedule I;
       5. subparagraph (e)(i) of Rule 46 of Schedule I;
       6. the heading preceding paragraph 3(d) and paragraphs 3(d) to (f) of Annex I of Schedule I;
       7. paragraph 9(b) of Annex I of Schedule I is renumbered 9(b)(i) and subparagraph (ii) is added;
       8. sections 13 and 14 of Annex I of Schedule I;
       9. paragraph 2(a)of Annex II of Schedule I preceding subparagraph (i);
       10. paragraph 2(b)of Annex II of Schedule I preceding subparagraph (i);
       11. paragraph 2(b) of Annex II of Schedule I by adding paragraph (c); and
       12. paragraph 1(o) of Annex IV of Schedule I.

       15. SOR/2002-429 21 November, 2002 pursuant to subsection 562.11(1) of the Canada Shipping Act

       1. the definition “Department” in subsection 2(1) is repealed; the definition “fishing zones” in subsection 2(1) is replaced; the definition “high-speed craft” is added to subsection 2(1);
       2. paragraph 2.1 added
       3. Subparagraphs 3(1)(b)(i) and (ii) of the Regulations replaced
       4. Paragraph (a) of Rule 9 of Schedule I to the French version is replaced
       5. The portion of subparagraph (p)(iii) of Rule 10 of Schedule I before clause (A) is replaced.
       6. Paragraph (b) of Rule 24 of Schedule I to the French version is re-lettered as paragraph (h).
       7. Paragraph (l) of Rule 34 of Schedule I to the French version is replaced
       8. The heading “Règle 35” in Schedule I to the French version after Rule 34 is replaced by the heading “Règle 35”.
       9. The portion of subparagraph (c)(iii) of Rule 44 of Schedule I to the French version before clause (A) is replaced; Paragraph (f) of Rule 44 of Schedule I to the French version is replaced.
       10. Paragraph 3(d) of Annex I of Schedule I to the French version is replaced.
       11. Subparagraph 9(b)(ii) of Annex I of Schedule I to the French version is replaced.
       12. Section 13 of Annex I of Schedule I is replaced.
       13. In the definitions “Notice to Mariners” and “Notice to Shipping” in subsection 2(1) of the Regulations, the word “Department” is replaced by the expression“Department of Fisheries and Oceans”.
       14. The English version of the Regulations is amended by replacing the word “possible” with the word “practicable” wherever it occurs in the following provisions:
       15. subsection 3(5);
       16. paragraphs (b) and (c) of Rule 1 of Schedule I;
       17. paragraph (e) of Rule 1 of Schedule I;
       18. subparagraph (b)(vi) of Rule 6 of Schedule I;
       19. Rule 16 of Schedule I;
       20. the portion of paragraph (c) of Rule 18 of Schedule I before subparagraph (i);
       21. the portion of paragraph (d) of Rule 19 of Schedule I before subparagraph (i);
       22. paragraphs (h) and (i) of Rule 24 of Schedule I;
       23. paragraph (m) of Rule 24 of Schedule I;
       24. paragraph (a) of Rule 33 of Schedule I;
       25. paragraph 10(c) of Annex I of Schedule I;
       26. paragraph 2(b) of Annex III of Schedule I.

           16. SOR/2003- 41 30 January, 2003 pursuant to subsection 562.11(1) of the Canada Shipping Act

           1. Paragraph (k) of Rule 34 of Schedule I is replaced.
           2. Rule 45 of Schedule I is amended.

           17. SOR/2004-27 24 February, 2004 pursuant to subsection 562.11(1) of the Canada Shipping Act

           1. The definition “high-speed craft” in subsection 2(1) is repealed.
           2. Paragraph (a) of Rule 3 of Schedule I is replaced; Rule 3 of Schedule I is amended.
           3. Paragraph (a) of Rule 8 of Schedule I is replaced.
           4. Paragraph (a) of Rule 9 of Schedule I to the French version is replaced.
           5. Rule 10 of Schedule I is amended; The portion of subparagraph (p)(iii) of Rule 10 of Schedule I to the English version before clause (A) is replaced.
           6. Rule 18 of Schedule I is amended.
           7. Paragraphs (c) to (e) of Rule 23 of Schedule I are replaced.
           8. Rule 24 of Schedule I is amended.
           9. Rule 31 of Schedule I is replaced.
           10. Paragraph (a) of Rule 33 of Schedule I is replaced.
           11. Paragraphs (i) to (k) of Rule 35 of Schedule I are replaced.
           12. Paragraph 3(d) of Annex I to Schedule I to the French version is replaced.
           13. Subparagraph 9(b)(ii) of Annex I to Schedule I to the French version is replaced.
           14. Paragraph 10(d) of Annex I to Schedule I is replaced.
           15. Section 13 of Annex I to Schedule I is replaced.
           16. Paragraph 1(a) of Annex III to Schedule I is replaced; Paragraph 1(c) of Annex III to Schedule I is replaced.
           17. Paragraph 2(b) of Annex III to Schedule I is replaced.
           18. The portion of section 3 of Annex IV to Schedule I before paragraph (a) is replaced.
           19. Annex IV to Schedule I is amended.
           20. The English version of the Regulations is amended by replacing the word “practicable” with the word“possible” wherever it occurs in the following provisions:
           21. subsection 3(5);
           22. paragraphs (b) and (c) of Rule 1 of Schedule I;
           23. paragraph (e) of Rule 1 of Schedule I;
           24. subparagraph (b)(vi) of Rule 6 of Schedule I;
           25. Rule 16 of Schedule I;
           26. the portion of paragraph (c) of Rule 18 of Schedule I before subparagraph (i);
           27. the portion of paragraph (d) of Rule 19 of Schedule I before subparagraph (i);
           28. paragraphs (h) and (i) of Rule 24 of Schedule I;
           29. paragraph (m) of Rule 24 of Schedule I; and
           30. paragraph 10(c) of Annex I to Schedule I.

               18. SOR/2008-272 September 5, 2008 pursuant to paragraph 35(1)(d) and subsections 120(1), (3) and (4) of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, subsection 12(1) of the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, into force September 5, 2008.

               1. The long title of the Collision Regulations is replaced; Section 1 and the heading before it are repealed;
               2. The heading before section 2 of the French version is replaced; and Section 2 is replaced;
               3. Section 2.1 is renumbered as section 2;
               4. Sections 3 to 6 are replaced;
               5. The heading “SCHEDULE I” after section 6 and the reference “(Sections 3 and 4)” are replaced;
               6. Paragraph (f) of Rule 1 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               7. The heading “General Definitions” after the heading “Rule 3” of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced by General Definitions - International;
               8. Rule 3 to the Regulations is amended;
               9. Paragraph (c) of Rule 6 of Schedule I to the French version is replaced; Paragraph (e) of Rule 6 of Schedule I to the Regulations is repealed;
               10. Paragraphs (m) to (q) of Rule 10 of Schedule I to the Regulations are replaced;
               11. Paragraph (e) of Rule 13 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               12. Paragraph (b) of Rule 15 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               13. The heading before paragraph (g) of Rule 21 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               14. Paragraphs (e) and (f) of Rule 22 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations are replaced;
               15. The portion of paragraph (e) of Rule 24 of Schedule 1 to the English version before subparagraph (i) is replaced;
               16. Paragraphs (j) to (q) of Rule 24 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations are replaced;
               17. The heading before paragraph (a) of Rule 26 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               18. Paragraph (f) of Rule 26 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations and the subheading before it are repealed;
               19. Subparagraph (b)(iii) of Rule 27 of Schedule 1 to the French version is replaced;
               20. Paragraph (g) of Rule 30 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               21. In Rule 31 of Schedule 1 to the French version, “avion” is replaced by “navion”;
               22. Paragraph (c) of Rule 33 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               23. The portion of paragraph (k) of Rule 34 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations before subparagraph (i) is replaced;
               24. Paragraph (l) of Rule 34 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               25. Paragraph (l) of Rule 35 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               26. Paragraph (e) of Rule 38 of Schedule 1 to the French version is replaced;
               27. Paragraph (k) of Rule 38 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is repealed;
               28. Paragraph (a) of Rule 40 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               29. Paragraphs (c) and (d) of Rule 40 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations are replaced.
               30. The heading before paragraph (a) of Rule 41 of Schedule 1 to the French version is replaced.
               31. Paragraphs (a) to (d) of Rule 41 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations are replaced;
               32. Paragraphs (g) and (h) of Rule 42 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations are replaced;
               33. Paragraph (b) of Rule 43 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               34. Paragraph (e) of Rule 43 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is repealed;
               35. The heading before paragraph (a) of Rule 44 of Schedule 1 to the French version is replaced;
               36. Paragraph (b) of Rule 44 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               37. In Rule 44 of Schedule 1 to the French version, “ODAS” is replaced by “SADO”;
               38. Paragraphs (a) to (d) of Rule 45 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations are replaced;
               39. Paragraphs (a) to (f) of Rule 46 of Schedule 1 to the Regulations are replaced;
               40. In paragraph 2(d.1) of Annex I to Schedule 1 to the Regulations, “subparagraph (c)(i)” is replaced by “subparagraph (d)(i)”;
               41. In subparagraph 2(f)(ii) of Annex I to Schedule 1 to the French version, “de la présente appendice” is replaced by “du présent appendice”;
               42. Paragraph 2(q) of Annex I to Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               43. The title to section 8 of Annex I to Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               44. Section 8 of Annex I to Schedule 1 to the Regulations is amended;
               45. Paragraph 9(c) of Annex I to Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               46. Paragraph 12(b) of Annex I to Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               47. Section 15 of Annex I to Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               48. In section 4 of Annex II to Schedule 1 to the French version, “Dans les eaux et les zones de pêche canadiennes” is replaced by “Dans les eaux canadiennes et les zones de pêche”;
               49. The portion of paragraph 5(a) of Annex II to Schedule 1 to the Regulations before subparagraph (i) is replaced;
               50. Paragraph 1(j) of Annex III to Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               51. The portion of section 4 of Annex IV to Schedule 1 to the French version before paragraph (b) is replaced;
               52. Section 6 of Annex IV to Schedule 1 to the Regulations is replaced;
               53. The Regulations are amended by replacing “Chairman” with “Minister” in the following provisions: (a) subparagraphs (f)(i) and (ii) of Rule 44 of Schedule 1; (b) paragraph 14(b) of Annex I to Schedule 1; and (c) paragraph 3(b) of Annex III to Schedule 1.
               54. The Regulations are amended by replacing “Rule 23(c)” with “Rule 23(d)” in the following provisions: (a) paragraph 2(m) of Annex I to Schedule 1; and (b) section 5.1 of Annex I to Schedule 1;
               55. The French version is amended by replacing “Bassin des Grands lacs” with “bassin des Grands Lacs” in the following provisions: (a) paragraphs (h) and (i) of Rule 9 of Schedule 1; (b) paragraphs (g), (h) and (j) of Rule 34 of Schedule 1; and (c) paragraphs 2(l) and (n) to (p) of Annex I to Schedule 1;
               56. The French version is amended by replacing “Bassin des Grands Lacs” with “bassin des Grands Lacs” in the following provisions: (a) paragraph (f) of Rule 23 of Schedule 1; and (b) paragraph 3(e) of Annex I to Schedule 1.

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