Appendix 1.0

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Compliance Process and Forms for Manufacturers and Importers of New Pleasure Craft

• Safety Label Compliance Process for New Pleasure Crafts
• New Pleasure Craft Not Exceeding 6 Metres
• New Pleasure Craft Exceeding 6 Metres
• Ordering Labels (Repeat Orders)
  • Statutory Declaration
  • Small Vessel Information Form for Manufacturers
  • Small Vessel Information for Manufacturers - Definitions
  • Classification Codes
  • Application for Vessel Capacity Label and Measurement Forms (Monohulls)
  • Application for Vessel Capacity Label (Monohulls)
• Instructions for Measuring Monohull Small Vessels - Long Method
  • Application for Multihull Vessel Capacity Label
  • Application for Inflatable Craft Capacity Label
  • Capacity Label Order Form
  • Conformity Label Order Form

A1.1 Safety Label Compliance Process for Manufacuturers and Importers of New Pleasure Craft

(for all Pleasure Craft capable of being fitted with an engine)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SMALL VESSELS, TP1332, APPLIES TO ALL SMALL VESSELS REGARDLESS OF LENGTH.

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 in writing, on your company's letterhead, to obtain a Manufacturer's Identification Code (MIC) from Transport Canada Marine Safety. A MIC issued by the United States Coast Guard to U.S. manufacturers is recognized in Canada by reciprocal agreement. For completion of the Hull Identification Number, see Section 2.

A1.2 New Pleasure Crafts Not Exceeding 6 Metres 

The following documents and steps must be completed for new pleasure craft not exceeding 6 metres (19 ft 8 in) in length that have not been previously submitted to this office for evaluation and safety rating calculations:

1. The Statutory Declaration form (page 101) stating that all models built or imported for use in Canada conform to the pleasure craft requirements of the Construction Standards for Small Vessels, TP1332. This declaration form must be completed and signed by a Canadian resident who is a responsible officer or representative of the company, and sworn in front of a person authorized to administer oaths under the laws of Canada or a province. This form should be updated when further models are introduced, a change of address or company change, or when name changes of models occur. This office must be provided with the declaration with the original signatures (a photocopy is not sufficient). In the case of foreign manufacturers, the Canadian responsible officer, dealer or importer (being a Canadian citizen) must fully complete the information requested on the Statutory Declaration (i.e., name, complete civic address, city, province and postal code of Canadian responsible officer). The MIC (Manufacturer's Identification Code) must also be indicated. This legal document must be filled in ink and must be legible. If the Statutory Declaration on page 101 is reproduced, it must be on letter-size bond paper and be identical in format and wording.
   
   In the event that you require additional pages to list the models to be declared, white bond paper (no glossy fax paper and no white out) shall be used. These additional pages shall be properly identified with name of company, MIC, and complete civic address. It shall also have the name of the Canadian responsible officer, his/her signature, name and the signature of the person administering the oath, his/her official seal and/or number with expiry date.
   
   The exact name/number of the model indicated on Statutory Declaration will match the exact name/number of the model printed on the Compliance Label.
2. The Small Vessels Information Form for Manufacturers of New Vessels with full details of ALL the models, REGARDLESS OF LENGTH, must be provided.
3. Photographs or professional drawings with scale bar and identification bar of all vessels showing side-view parallel to the ground, back view parallel to the ground, and interior of each model showing general arrangement (which includes helm position, storage and motor well). If submitting photos, please clearly identify the company and model names and/or numbers.
4. Application Forms for Pleasure Craft Capacity Label must be fully completed.
5. Each model Application package shall be stapled and contain the following:
   • (a) Small Vessel Information Form for Manufacturers of New Vessels
   • (b) All Photos of all requested views
   • (c) Two-page (2-page) Application (if 6 metres and less)
   NOTE
   The documents in items 1, 2, 3, and 4 must be resubmitted when a change of company ownership, change of company address (location), or model name occurs.
6. Capacity Label Order Form (page 119). This form must be fully completed as any missing details may cause delays in processing the submission.
7. Conformity Label Order Form (page 121). This form must be fully completed for vessels evaluated or assessed lower than 7.5 kW or for vessels over 6 m as any missing details may cause delays in processing the submission.
8. Acceptances of Ratings Forms - Ratings for Capacity Labels will be submitted to manufacturers or importers for approval prior to the processing of the labels.
9. Method of Payment: The cost of a label is Can $5.00 (no tax). Orders of labels (Conformity or Capacity labels) may be paid by credit card (either VISA or MASTERCARD) or invoicing. Prepayment by cheque is no longer acceptable. Upon shipment of labels, an invoice is sent to the manufacturer. This invoice is paid by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) of by cheque, made to the order of Receiver General of Canada.

NOTE
At least thirty (30) working days should be allowed from the receipt, by this office, of a fully completed submission for NEW vessels. Any incomplete or missing documents will be returned and will cause delays in processing.

A1.3 New Pleasure Craft Exceeding 6 Metres 

The Following Documents and Steps Must Be Completed for New Pleasure Vessels Over 6 Metres (19 ft 8 in) in length and Have Not Been Previously Submitted to This Office For Evaluation and Assessment:

Please follow steps 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 (see A1.2); steps 4 and 6 are not required.

NOTE
At least thirty (30) working days should be allowed from the receipt, by this office, of a fully completed submission for NEW vessels. Any incomplete or missing documents will be returned and will cause delays in processing.

A1.4 Ordering Labels (Repeat Orders) 

Procedures for ordering labels for models already evaluated/safety ratings calculated by this office.

Fully complete the appropriate Order Form indicated in 6 or 7 (A1.2) - depending on the type of label - and provide item 9 (method of payment).

NOTE
At least fifteen (15) working days should be allowed from the receipt, by this office, of a fully completed submission for label repeat orders of models not requiring an evaluation. If a model needs to be evaluated, the standard thirty (30) working days should be allowed. Any incomplete or missing documents will be returned and will cause delays in processing.

STATUTORY DECLARATION 
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SMALL VESSELS INFORMATION FORM FOR MANUFACTURERS 
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SMALL VESSELS INFORMATION FORM FOR MANUFACTURERS OF NEW PLEASURE CRAFT - DEFINITIONS 

Type, Material, Hull, Engine and Steering Codes: These various codes may be found under Classification Codes, on page 106

Terms & Definitions

• Manufacturer's Identification Code (MIC)
  The first three characters of the Hull Identification Number

• Current Company Name
  The name the company is known by

• Other or Past Company Name
  Other names the company may be associated with and/or Past Company Name, or both

If you are an importer, the makes and models of vessels imported and/or distributed should be specified

• Length
  Length overall on the centre line from the stem post to the stern post or transom

• Width (Beam)
  Maximum width

• Transom Height
  Height from the bottom edge of the transom to the bottom edge of the motor cutout or to the top of the forward bulkhead of the motor well

• Transom Width
  Maximum transom width

• Maxmimum Load
  Maximum load requested by the manufacturer or importer, or ratings already issued by CCG or Transport Canada Marine Safety

• Engine Power
  Maximum engine power requested by the manufacturer or importer, or ratings already issued by CCG or Transport Canada Marine Safety

CLASSIFICATION CODES 
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To be used as reference for completion of Small Vessels Information Form for Manufacturers of New Vessels

APPLICATION FOR VESSEL CAPACITY LABEL AND MEASUREMENT FORMS (MONOHULLS) 

The purpose of this form is to obtain a series of measurements from which the Department can make calculations to determine the safe load capacity and engine power of the vessel.

The measurements required are the length, widths, and a series of vertical depths at different parts of your vessel. Please refer to additional instructions for taking measurements. Below the sketches is a section dealing with the hull shape. This has a bearing on the ratings selected. The first question asks whether the vessel has a flat bottom, a hard chine or vee bottom, a round bilge or round bottom or a cathedral-type hull. Pick the one that describes your vessel closely at the midlength.

The next question asks for the NUMBER OF OCCUPANT POSITIONS. If your craft HAS a motor well, insert the dimensions in the next box. The last question asks whether or not your vessel has a steering wheel and motor controls and if they are located forward of Section 'C', as well as the dry weight of vessel in kilograms; these conditions have considerable bearing on the way a vessel handles under power, and on the recommended maximum engine power.

If further information is required, or to return the documents, please use the address below:

Transport Canada - Marine Safety
Office of Boating Safety (AMSRO)
Tower C, Place de Ville
11th Floor
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON
Canada
K1A 0N8
Telephone: 1-800-267-6687
Facsimile: (613) 991-4818

APPLICATION FOR VESSEL CAPACITY LABEL (MONOHULLS) 
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A1.5 Instructions for Measuring Monohull Vessels (Long Method) 

Two options exist for measuring a small vessel for a capacity rating. A Short Method (for Single Vessel Label Applications only - See Appendix 2). A Long Method (for Manufacturers and Importers, and Single Vessel Label applications, if required).

The Short Method involves providing only five (5) measurements, and may result in a rating slightly less than a rating derived from the Long Method. The Long Method involves providing up to thirty-eight (38) measurements.

The following measurement instructions are intended as a guide. Both methods require the same initial preparation. The Static Float Plane represents the deepest waterline to which a small vessel could be immersed without water entering over the sides and ends.

Preparation

1. On smooth level surface, mark a straight line (Centre Line of the vessel) approximately 1 m (3 ft) longer than the vessel. This line is represented by [1] in Figure A1-2.
2. Mark a second line parallel to the Centre Line a distance away of approximately half the width of the small vessel plus 300 mm (1 ft). This line is represented by [2] in Figure A1-2.
3. Place the small vessel so that the centre of the bow and stern are over the Centre Line that is marked on the ground.
4. Arrange the small vessel so that the Static Float Plane is level (parallel to the flat reference surface). Measure and record the height (H) of the Static Float Plane from that surface.

Figure A1-1 Monohull Vessel Measurement

Long Method [All dimensions on Page 110 must be completed]

1. With a plumb bob mark the bow and stern on the Centre line [1].
2. Mark a section line [SA] at the bow at right angles to lines [1] and [2].
3. Mark a section line [D] at the stern at right angles to lines [1] and [2].
4. Measure and record the distance L between section lines [SA] and [D].
5. At the mid point between section lines [SA] and [D] mark a section line [B], at right angles to lines [1] and [2].
6. At the mid point between section lines [B] and [D] mark a section line [C], at right angles to lines [1] and [2].
7. At the mid point between section lines [SA] and [B] mark a section line [A], at right angles to lines [1] and [2].
8. At the mid point between section lines [SA] and [A] mark a section line [AA], at right angles to lines [1] and [2].

   Figure A1-2 Sectional Half-Beam Measurement
   

9. At each section line, drop a plumb line down from the edge of the vessel and mark an X for the outline of the small vessel.
10. The distance from X to the line [1] is the half beam, or half width at that particular section. Measure the half beam for each section and record the value on page 110.

    Figure A1-3 A Typical Half Section (AA, A, B, C, D) of the Vessel
    

11. Divide each section into five equal portions between X and line [1]. A typical half section (AA, A, B,C, D) of the vessel is illustrated.

    

12. To calculate the depths of the small vessel (a, b, d, e, and f), measure up from the ground to the underside of the vessel and deduct the value from H (height of the Static Float Plane above ground).
     

    a = H - a¹ (often zero)
    b = H - b¹
    c = H - c¹

    d = H - d¹
    e = H - e¹
    f = H - f¹

    
    
13. Repeat this process at each section (SA if applicable), AA, A, B, C, D, and record results on page 110.

APPLICATION FOR MULTIHULL VESSEL CAPACITY LABEL 
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APPLICATION FOR INFLATABLE CRAFT CAPACITY LABEL 
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CAPACITY LABEL ORDER FORM 
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CONFORMITY LABEL ORDER FORM 
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