A compliance notice is a guarantee from the manufacturer or importer that a boat meets the construction requirements set out in the Small Vessel Regulations. Manufacturers and importers are responsible for attaching their own compliance notices, which should be based on the format and specifications provided by Transport Canada. Show Compliance notice requirementsAccording to the Small Vessel Regulations, pleasure craft under 24 m that can be fitted with an engine must display a compliance notice in a location that is visible from the helm. There are a few exceptions, including vessels built or imported by an individual for personal use, tugs, and high-powered vessels that are only used for racing. If a vessel was built after April 29, 2010 and is propelled by an engine but has no compliance notice, the operator should ask the manufacturer or importer to provide one. Pleasure craft operators cannot be fined if a manufacturer or importer fails to attach a compliance notice to their vessel, but removing or altering a compliance notice is prohibited, as is affixing one with incorrect information. Having a compliance notice from another country or organization is permitted, but it doesn’t replace the requirement for a Canadian compliance notice. Types of boat compliance noticesCompliance notices for vessels under 6 mCompliance notices for vessels under 6 m are the same for both pleasure craft and non-pleasure craft, but differ slightly depending on whether the boat is equipped with an outboard, stern-drive or inboard engine. They must contain a statement certifying that the craft meets the construction requirements set out in the Small Vessel Regulations. Compliance notices for vessels under 6 m are also known as capacity labels, because they set out safe limits for load capacity, engine power and the number of people allowed on board. Note that these limits are based on good weather conditions. In bad weather, such as high winds, it’s best to stay well under capacity and keep to a slow, safe speed to lower the risk of accidents. Compliance notices for vessels over 6 mCompliance notices for vessels over 6 m differ depending on whether or not the boat is considered a pleasure craft. The notice must state that the vessel was built in conformity with either pleasure craft or non-pleasure craft construction requirements, whichever applies. Non-pleasure craft compliance notices indicate that the vessel can also be used as a pleasure craft. However, a pleasure craft over 6 m cannot be used as a non-pleasure craft unless it is modified to comply with the construction requirements of a non-pleasure craft. Find out more about boating regulations from Drive a Boat Canada!The compliance notice is just one of the many regulations boaters in Canada need to be aware of. Did you know that you need a boating license to legally operate a boat on Canadian waters? Prospective boaters must take a safety course provided by a Transport Canada-accredited organization and pass a boating exam online or in person in order to obtain their boat license. Register for your course with Drive a Boat Canada today, and check out our blog for more information on boating regulations!
A Compliance Notice is a statement from your boats’ manufacturer or importer. The Compliance Notice confirms that the boat has been built according to the construction requirements outlined in the Small Vessel Regulations. The notice must be attached to the helm of the boat, where it can be clearly seen from the operator’s seat. Remember: Your Compliance Notice may look different depending on the size and type of your boat, when your boat was manufactured, and when the Compliance Notice was issued. A boat must be fitted with a compliance notice if:
Boats that are longer than 24 m in length are exempt from having a Compliance Notice. What Information is on a compliance notice
Compliance Notices for boats less than 6 meters in length provide three important pieces of information:
The Official Transport Canada Boating Course, Test & License.
The Official Transport Canada Boating
If the boat is equipped with a motor or designed to carry one then it must have a Compliance Notice. Attaching this to the boat is also the responsibility of manufacturers and importers and they indicate that the boat met the Transport Canada Construction Standards for Small Vessels at the time it was built. Only compliance notices issued according to these standards are valid in Canada. Changes to the boat over time may invalidate the compliance notice and once you own the boat you are responsible to make sure it is up to standard. If boats do not carry either the HIN or Transport Canada Compliance Notice, request that the seller get them before you finalize the purchase. Compliance notices on boats up to 6m (19’8”) will also contain recommendations for safe capacity limits in good weather. They will indicate the maximum safe outboard motor size and how much weight the boat can hold including the number of people on board and what they are carrying. Proper distribution of weight will depend on the individual boat. Know your boat and respect its limits. If you are buying a used boat then ensure that it meets the construction standards. A dealer or broker can provide you with this information and, if it as a private sale, then hiring a certified Marine Surveyor will help. He or she can examine the boat and give you a reasonable opinion of the boats current condition and any work that will be required to bring it up to the required standards. If you are buying a boat from another country then you must make sure it meets Canada’s construction standards. These standards vary from country to country. If it does not meet Canada’s standards then you must be sure you can modify the boat to meet them before you use the boat in Canada. When crossing the border with the boat, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will ask for some required documentation and ask certain questions about the boat and the seller. They will then assess the duties and taxes on the boat. For more information before buying go to the CBSA web site at www.cbsa.gc.ca to find out what documentation you will require from the seller. If you are bringing the boat into Canada by trailer remember that the trailer, as a motor vehicle, will have to meet certain requirements that will be different from the boat. The CBSA will help you to learn more. If you are buying the trailer then you will need to contact your provincial or territorial office of transportation to learn about any requirement that may apply. Go to www.tc.gc.ca for a list of offices across Canada. There may also be export requirements in the country where you plan to purchase the boat and/or trailer. You will need to contact the authorities in the country where you are planning to purchase the boat or trailer well in advance. |
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