PROPOSED VESSEL CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS

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PROPOSED VESSEL CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS Please forward your comments to: Christian Van Sterthem Domestic Vessel Regulatory Oversight and Boating Safety Transport Canada, Marine Safety and Security Ottawa christian.vansterthem@tc.gc.ca Tel.: 613-949-6554 Fax: 613-991-4818 Responsible Authorities: Luc Tremblay, Manager, Arctic and Large Vessels Design and Equipment Standards, Domestic Vessel Regulatory Oversight and Boating Safety Julie Gascon, Executive Director, Domestic Vessel Regulatory Oversight and Boating Safety 1/17

TABLE OF CONTENTS DISCUSSION DRAFT APRIL 2015 PROPOSED VESSEL CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS... 4 Interpretation... 4 Exemptions and Equivalents... 7 Prohibition... 7 Incorporation by Reference... 7 Application... 7 [Vessels Engaged in Exploration or Drilling]... 7 Grandfathering... 8 Canadian Vessels... 8 Vessels Transferring To The Canadian Registry... 8 Limitations of Grandfathering... 8 PART 1... 11 CHAPTER II-1 OF SOLAS AND MODIFICATIONS... 11 Compliance... 11 Chapter II-1 of SOLAS - Construction Structure, Subdivision and Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations... 11 Chapter III of SOLAS - Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements... 11 Chapter VII of SOLAS - Carriage of Dangerous Goods... 12 Chapter VIII of SOLAS - Nuclear Ships... 12 Chapter X of SOLAS - Safety Measures for High-Speed Craft... 12 Chapter XII of SOLAS - Additional Safety Measures for Bulk Carriers... 12 Chapter XIV of SOLAS - Safety Measures for Ships Operating in Polar Waters... 13 Canadian Modifications to the SOLAS Convention... 13 Particular Vessels... 13 PART 2... 14 Additional Requirements... 14 Elevators... 14 Towing equipment... 14 PART 3... 16 Requirements For Crew Accommodations Spaces... 16 PART 4... 17 Consequential amendments, repeal and coming into force... 17 Consequential Amendments... 17 Repeal... 17 Coming Into Force... 17 2/17

{Comments in curly brackets will not be part of the Regulations} [Highlighted text in square bracket is still under consideration and is subject to change or deletion] 3/17

PROPOSED VESSEL CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS INTERPRETATION 1 The following definitions apply in these Regulations. 2008 IS Code means the International Code on Intact Stability 2008, published by the International Maritime Organization. Act means the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. (Loi) cargo vessel means a vessel that is not a passenger vessel. (bâtiment de charge) elevators includes: elevators, service elevators, escalators and moving walkways for moving personnel, passengers, maintenance equipment and ship supplies excluding cargo tackle covered by the Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations. fishing vessel has the same meaning as in subsection 1(1) of the Marine Personnel Regulations. (bâtiment de pêche) gas carrier means a cargo ship constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas or other product listed in Chapter 19 of the International Gas Carrier Code. high-speed craft means a craft that has been certified in accordance with the HSC Code and meets the requirements of that Code. {The reference to certification might be a circular reference with section 109} HSC Code means a) in the case of high-speed craft referred to in sections 1.3.1 to 1.3.6 of the International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft, 2000, that Code; and b) in the case of all other high-speed craft, the International Code of Safety for High- Speed Craft, 1994. (Recueil HSC). IMO means the International Maritime Organization. (OMI) IMO Resolution MSC.81(70) means the Annex to International Maritime Organization Resolution MSC.81(70), Revised Recommendation on Testing of Life-Saving Appliances. inland voyage means a voyage on the inland waters of Canada together with any part of any lake or river forming part of the inland waters of Canada that lies within the United States or on Lake Michigan. (voyage en eaux intérieures) {This is taken from the LL Regs. This definition should be moved to the Vessel Certificate and Inspection Regulations} inland waters of Canada means all the rivers, lakes, and other navigable fresh waters within Canada, and includes the St. Lawrence River as far seaward as a straight line drawn{this is taken from the LL Regs. This definition should be moved to the Vessel Certificate and Inspection Regulations} a) from Cap-des-Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island; and 4/17

b) from Anticosti Island to the north shore of the St. Lawrence along a meridian of longitude 63 W. (eaux intérieures du Canada) International Gas Carrier Code (IGC Code) means the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk published by the IMO. length means the length as defined in section 2 of the Load Line Regulations SOR/2007-99. {Can we directly refer to the definition in Chapter II-1, Regulations 2} LSA Code means the Annex to International Maritime Organization Resolution MSC.48(66), International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code. Minister means the Minister of Transport. (ministre) [ Mobile offshore unit means a vessel capable of engaging in drilling operations for the exploration for, or exploitation of, resources beneath the seabed such as liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, sulphur, or salt.] {Taken from MODU Code 1.3.40}{See section 15} near coastal voyage, Class 1 has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Vessel Certificates Regulations. near coastal voyage, Class 2 has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Vessel Certificates Regulations. offshore supply vessel means a vessel {Definition from MSC.235 (82)} a) which is primarily engaged in the transport of stores, materials and equipment to offshore installations; and b) which is designed with accommodation and bridge erections in the forward part of the vessel and an exposed cargo deck in the after part for the handling of cargo at sea. (navires ravitailleurs au large) passenger vessel means a vessel that carries more than 12 passengers. (bâtiment à passagers) Polar Code means the International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (recueil polaire) sheltered waters voyage means the same as in section 1 of the Vessel Certificates Regulations. SOLAS Convention means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and the Protocol of 1988, relating to the Convention. special personnel means all persons who are not passengers or members of the crew, or children of under one year of age, and who are carried on board in connection with the special purpose of that ship, or because of special work being carried out on board that ship. {From SPS Code 1.3.11} {Special personnel could be defined as a prescribed class of passengers} special purpose ship means a mechanically self-propelled ship, which by reason of its function, carries on board more than 12 special personnel.{from SPS Code 1.3.12} TP 10943 means the Passenger Vessel Damaged Stability Standards, published by the Department of Transport. 5/17

TP 14612 means the Procedures for Approval of Life-Saving Appliances and Fire Safety Systems, Equipment and Products, published by the Department of Transport. TP 14475 means the Canadian Life Saving Appliance Standard, published by the Department of Transport. TP 7301 means the Vessel Stability Standard, published by the Department of Transport. {TP 7301 to be updated as a modification to the 2008 IS Code} [TP XXXX] means the Canadian Modifications to SOLAS Convention published by the Department of Transport [on Date]. {The supplement must be incorporated as it exists on a particular date, CSA 2001 s.32 (4.1)} unlimited voyage has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Vessel Certificates Regulations. 2 Except as provided in section 1 above, all words and expressions defined and used in Chapter II-1, Chapter III, Chapter VII, Chapter VIII, Chapter X, and Chapter XII of the SOLAS Convention have the same meaning as in that Chapter. {In reference to definitions in Regulations 2 or 3 of the various SOLAS Chapters} 3 For the purpose of these Regulations, a vessel is constructed {From proposed Vessel Fire Safety Regulations. Need to verify difference between SOLAS Chapters and also consider domestic vessels, however since the regs apply only to new ships, a single interpretation as follow is preferable} a) on the earliest of the day on which: i. its keel is laid; ii. construction identifiable with a specific vessel begins; and iii. assembly of the vessel reaches the lesser of 50 tonnes, or one percent of the estimated mass of all structural material; or iv. in the case of a vessel converted to a passenger vessel, the day on which the conversion begins. 4 Unless otherwise specified in these Regulations, for the purpose of these Regulations, every reference to Administration in a document incorporated by reference in these Regulations means Minister. 5 For the purpose of interpreting a document incorporated by reference into these Regulations, should means must. 6 For the purposes of these Regulations, any guidelines, recommendations, requirements and similar matters set out in a document referred to in a footnote to a document that is incorporated by reference into these Regulations are to be considered mandatory. 7 For the purpose of these Regulations, vessel has the same meaning as ship in the SOLAS Convention. 8 For the purpose of these Regulations, the expression all ships mentioned in various Chapters of the SOLAS Convention means [TBD]. {In SOLAS all ships means new and existing ships. The interpretation may have to be clarified in the context of these Regulations that are, with few exceptions, only applicable to new vessels} 6/17

9 For greater certainty, a cable ferry [that is not pushed or towed by another vessel] is a self-propelled vessel. {Modifications will be required for certain requirements in the Canadian supplement, such as steering system, etc.} EXEMPTIONS AND EQUIVALENTS 10 The Marine Technical Review Board (MTRB), established under section 26 of the Act, may exercise the powers conferred on the Administration by Regulations 4 and 5 of Chapter I of SOLAS. PROHIBITION 11 No Canadian vessel shall depart on a voyage unless it complies with these Regulations as the case may be. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE 12 Unless otherwise specified, any reference to a document incorporated by reference in these Regulations is a reference to the document, as amended from time to time. APPLICATION 13 These Regulations apply in respect of Canadian vessels, that are {There is a need to apply limited provision to foreign vessels, example is the requirement for ships required to operate in ice-covered waters where ice may choke sea-water inlets (MMR Schedule VII) } a) passengers vessels that are Safety Convention vessels; b) passengers vessels that are not Safety Convention vessels and are 24 metres in length and above; and c) cargo vessels of 24 metres in length and above. 14 These Regulations do not apply in respect of a) pleasure craft; b) fishing vessels; or c) wooden vessels of primitive build. [VESSELS ENGAGED IN EXPLORATION OR DRILLING] 15 [These Regulations apply in respect of vessels that are capable of engaging in the drilling for, or the production, conservation, or processing of oil or gas, except when the vessel is on location and engaged in the exploration or drilling for, or the production, conservation or processing of, oil or gas, as defined in section 2 of the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act, in an area described in paragraph 3(a) or (b) of that Act.] {Taken from the VPDCR. Pending consultations with NRCAN} 7/17

GRANDFATHERING CANADIAN VESSELS DISCUSSION DRAFT APRIL 2015 16 Subject to section 18, if a vessel [that is not a Safety Convention vessel and] was a) constructed before the day on which this Part comes into force and held, at any time before that day, a certificate issued under the Vessel Certificates Regulations, its authorized representative may ensure that the requirements with respect to the construction and equipment that would have been required under the Act to be met on the day before that day, are met instead of the requirements of this Part with respect to construction and equipment; and {Need to consider is any time is appropriate of if there should be a limitations in time, e.g. not more than [5] years. It is acceptable to grandfather vessels that were temporarily flagged out, but not necessarily vessels that were flagged out long ago} b) not certificated on the day this Part came into force, but is considered constructed as per section 3, its authorized representative may ensure that the requirements with respect to the construction and equipment that would have been required under the Act to be met, on the day before that day, are met instead of the requirements of this Part with respect to construction and equipment.{to grandfather vessels for which the construction has started, but are not yet certificated at the day of coming into force} {Need to include Canadian Safety Convention vessels, is it ok only to delete that is not a Safety Convention vessel and } VESSELS TRANSFERRING TO THE CANADIAN REGISTRY 17 Subject to section 18, a vessel transferring to the Canadian Registry, the keel of which was laid, or which was at a similar stage of construction a) not more than [10] years before the entry into the Canadian Registry may comply with the requirements for construction and equipment as set out in Part 1 and Part 2 that were in force at the time of construction, and in addition all the retroactive amendments to those requirements in force at the time of entry in the Canadian Registry; and {This is to reflect the Policy adopted in 2012 with the Policy on the alternative regulatory regime} b) more than [10] years before the entry into the Canadian Registry must comply with the requirements for construction and equipment as set out in Part 1 and 2 that were in force no more than [10] years before the entry in force into the Canadian registry, and in addition all of the retroactive amendments to those requirements in force at the time of entry in the Canadian Registry. LIMITATIONS OF GRANDFATHERING 18 Section 16 and 17 do not apply {This section to be refined to capture major modifications such as mid-life refit, complete system renewal, etc. but not normal maintenance and repairs. Section 105 of the proposed VFSER should be modified to align if needed} 8/17

a) if the vessel s intended service changes in such a manner that any of the requirements with respect to construction and equipment that would have been required under the Act b) to be met are no longer met; {To capture change from cargo to passenger, changes in voyage classification, etc.} c) in respect of parts of the vessel that, after this Part comes into force, undergo repairs, alterations, or modifications that; i. substantially alter the vessel s dimensions, [capacity] or its passenger accommodation spaces; or ii. substantially increase the vessel s service life or the life of the vessel s outfitting [or machinery]; iii. in respect of [machinery,] systems and equipment related to the parts of a vessel described in paragraph b); iv. in respect of parts of a vessel that are replaced after this Part comes into force; or v. in respect of [machinery or] equipment that is replaced after this Part comes into force. 19 Sections 16 and 17 do not apply in respect of Amendments to SOLAS that are adopted by the IMO on or after the day on which this section comes into force if SOLAS provides that the amendments apply regardless of the date of a vessel s construction. 20 Sections 16 and 17 apply only until that day that is one year after the day on which this section comes into force in respect of the requirements of a) Regulations 3-4.2. 5 [and 5-1] of Chapter II-1 of SOLAS; {Intact Stability, already required by section 80 and 81 of the HCR, application of 5 and 5-1 will improve consistency, any ship with existing stability data meeting TP7301 is compliant} b) Regulations 6 to 8 of Chapter II-1 of SOLAS for passenger vessels; {Damage Stability, already required by HCR and TP10943, TP10943 remain acceptable as per 103 } c) Regulations 9, 17-1, 20 of Chapter III of SOLAS; and {Operating Instructions and maintenance and inspection requirements, recovery of persons from the water to be aligned for new and existing ships} d) [Others TBD] 21 [For grandfathered vessels to which the Life Saving Equipment Regulations, Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment Regulations or the Hull Construction Regulations are applicable a) a reference to foreign voyage shall be read as unlimited voyage; b) a reference to home-trade voyage, Class I, shall be read as near coastal voyage, Class 1; 9/17

c) a reference to home-trade voyage, Class II shall be read as near coastal voyage, Class 1 limited to 120 miles from shore; d) a reference to home-trade voyage, Class III or inland voyages, Class I shall be read as near coastal voyage, Class 2; e) a reference to home-trade voyage, Class IV or minor water voyage, Class II shall be read as sheltered water voyages; and f) a reference to inland voyage, Class II or minor water voyage, Class I shall be read as near coastal voyage, Class 2 limited to 5 miles from shore]. 22 For grandfathered vessels to which the Life Saving Equipment Regulations are applicable, the following sections of the TP XXXX {Canadian Supplement} are applicable: a) Chapter III, Regulations 4.1 and 17.1, [22.3]; b) {Others} 10/17

PART 1 DISCUSSION DRAFT APRIL 2015 CHAPTER II-1 OF SOLAS AND MODIFICATIONS COMPLIANCE CHAPTER II-1 OF SOLAS - CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURE, SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY, MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 101 A vessel s authorized representative must ensure that the requirements of Chapter II-1 of SOLAS are met, other than a) Regulation 1; b) Regulations 6, 7, 7-1, 7-2 and 7-3 for a cargo vessel on inland voyages; {this should be the same limit as the diamond load line, ref to LL regs in lieu of repeating} {Is the Diamond load line not relevant here?} c) Regulation 8-1 for a passenger vessel that are not Safety Convention Vessels and that does not exceed near coastal voyage, Class 2; and {verify to exclude all Regulations linked to the safe Return to Port (Other Regulations identifiedref. MSC. Circ. 1369, are II-2/21 and II-2/22) to be moved under Chapter II- 2.} d) [Part B-4 Regulations 21, 23 and 24]. {These requirements are mainly operational, but exist to maintain the effectiveness of the construction features, they should be incorporated, unless already incorporated in another regs, to be verified.} 102 In addition to the requirements of the 2008 IS Code referred to in Regulations 5 of Chapter II-1 of SOLAS, a vessel s authorized representative must ensure that the Canadian modifications set out in TP 7301 are met, as applicable. {TP7301 to be updated and incorporated to modify/supplement the IS Code} 103 The authorized representative of a passenger vessel not subject to the Safety Convention may comply with the requirements set out in Part II of TP 10943 instead of complying with the requirements of Regulations 6 to 8 of Chapter II-1 of SOLAS. {TP 10943 to be updated and incorporated as an alternative to Regulations 6 to 8} CHAPTER III OF SOLAS - LIFE-SAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS 104 A vessel s authorized representative must ensure that the requirements of Chapter III of SOLAS are met, other than those of Regulations 1, 2, 8, 10, 19, 27, 30, and 37. {Regulations 8, 10, 19, 27, 30 and 37 are addressed by the Marine Personnel Regulations and the Fire and Boat Drills Regulations} 105 In addition to the requirements of the LSA Code and the IMO Resolution MSC.81(70), referred to in Regulations 4 and 34 of Chapter III of SOLAS lifesaving appliances must meet the Canadian modifications set out in TP 14475, as applicable.{tp14475 to be updated and incorporated to supplement the LSA Code and the lifesaving appliances testing requirements} 11/17

106 For the purposes of these Regulations 4 of Chapter III of SOLAS, life-saving appliances must be approved by the Minister as set out in the procedure of TP 14612. CHAPTER VII OF SOLAS - CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS 107 A vessel s authorized representative must ensure that the requirements of the International Gas Carrier Code (IGC Code) are met.{incorporation of the International Gas Carrier Code (IGC Code)} {Other Regulations in Chapter VII are already incorporated in the Cargo, Tackle and Fumigations Regulations for cargo operational provisions and in the Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemical Regulations for the Construction and equipment of ships carrying dangerous liquid chemicals in bulk } CHAPTER VIII OF SOLAS - NUCLEAR SHIPS 108 [A vessel s authorized representative must ensure that the requirements of Chapter VIII of SOLAS are met, other than Regulations 9, 10, 11 and 12.] {Need to consider if we incorporate this Chapter, or if we create a prohibition for nuclear ships, or if we remain silent. The CSA regs are currently silent. The Chapter does not set technical requirement, everything is to the satisfaction of the administration. The authority for nuclear installation is also subject to the authority of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. The probability of having a Canadian Nuclear vessel is remote.} CHAPTER X OF SOLAS - SAFETY MEASURES FOR HIGH-SPEED CRAFT 109 The authorized representative of an high-speed craft must ensure that the requirements of Chapter X of SOLAS are met, other than the following requirements of the HSC Code {need to exclude elements that are not related to construction and equipment and that are covered by other Regulations} a) Shipborne navigation systems and equipment and voyage data recorders; b) Radio communications; c) Training and qualifications; d) Manning of survival craft and supervision; e) Emergency instruction and drills; and f) Type rating training. CHAPTER XII OF SOLAS - ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES FOR BULK CARRIERS 110 The authorized representative of a vessel other than bulk carriers on inland voyage must ensure that the requirements Regulations 4, 5, [6.2], 12 and 13 of Chapter XII of SOLAS are met.{the application of Regulations 6.2 to be verified in relation to section 109 of the Cargo, Tackle and Fumigations Regulations} 12/17

CHAPTER XIV OF SOLAS - SAFETY MEASURES FOR SHIPS OPERATING IN POLAR WATERS 111 The authorized representative of a [Safety Convention] vessel must ensure that the requirements of Chapter XIV of SOLAS and the requirements of part I-A and I-B of the Polar Code are met, other than {Need to consult on the applicability to domestic vessels} a) Safety of Navigation; {should be incorporated in the Navigation Safety Regulations} b) Communications; {should be incorporated in the Ship Radio Station Regulations} c) Voyage Planning; and {should be incorporated in the Navigation Safety Regulations} d) Manning and Training and Familiarity. {should be incorporated in the Marine Personnel Regulations} CANADIAN MODIFICATIONS TO THE SOLAS CONVENTION 112 A vessel s authorized representative must ensure that the requirements of the [TPXXXX] Canadian modifications to the SOLAS Convention are met, as applicable. {Note this is in addition to anything applicable under 101 to 111} PARTICULAR VESSELS 113 The authorized representative of a special purpose ship must ensure that the requirements of the Code of Safety for Special Purpose Ships (SPS Code) are met other than the requirements of Chapters 9, 10 and 11. {Ch. 9, 10 and 11 are Radiocommunications, Safety of Navigation and Security} 114 The authorized representative of an offshore supply vessel must ensure that the requirements of the Guidelines for the design and construction of Offshore Supply Vessels, 2006 (Resolution MSC.235 (82)) other than the requirements of section 7 {Radiocommunications} [and 8] {Document of compliance, should be incorporated in the proposed VCIR} are met. 115 Instead of the Requirements of sections 101 to 111, the authorized representative of vessels that do not have mechanical means of propulsion and that do not carry passengers, crew, oil or dangerous chemical in bulk, shall ensure that the vessel comply with SOLAS Convention Chapter II-1, Regulations 3-1, and 5.1 to 5.3. {This is a new policy proposal to adopt minimal structural and intact stability requirements. 3-1 should only apply to new barges, 5 could also be applicable to existing barges.} 116 Instead of the Requirements of sections 101 to 111, the authorized representative of vessels that do not have mechanical means of propulsion and that carry oil or dangerous chemical in bulk shall ensure that the vessel comply with [the requirements of the TP 11960]. {There will be a need to point to specific sections of the TP11960, as the current Regulations is only regarding construction and equipment} 117 [The authorized representative of a mobile offshore drilling unit must ensure that the requirements of the Code for the construction and equipment of mobile offshore drilling 13/17

units, 2009 (2009 MODU CODE) are met other than the requirements of Chapter 11 and 14.] {Ch. 11 and 14 are Radiocommunications, navigation and operations } {This section is subject to agreement with NRCAN and the NL and NS Offshore Petroleum Boards (CSA s.120 (2)). The intent is to apply the requirements when the unit is not on station, see s.15} 118 Reserved {Other types of particular vessels that may need special considerations: cable ferries, dredges, etc.} PART 2 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ELEVATORS 201 Elevators shall be designed, constructed, installed, inspected and tested in accordance with : a) The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators and Moving Walks (Code B44); or b) The Rules of a Canadian Recognized organization that provides at least an equal level of safety. TOWING EQUIPMENT 202 The following towing equipment shall be fit on vessel built or converted for the purpose of towing: {From Hull Construction Regulations Part VIII, s.131-138} a) Each steering position that is not in direct voice contact with the towing winch control position at the winch shall be connected to that control position by a two-way communication system. b) Every vessel on which a towline is attached to a winch shall have at each steering position a control by means of which any tension in the towline can be reduced immediately. c) Every vessel on which the winch can be controlled from more than one position shall be fitted with an arrangement that prevents more than one position from exercising control at any one time. d) Every winch control shall be fitted with a safeguard to prevent the inadvertent operation of the control. e) No towing winch shall be fitted with a ratchet device that could prevent the winch from paying out the towline. f) Every ship on which the towline is attached to a bollard or to bitts shall have: i. a mechanical arrangement able to sever or release the towline immediately; or ii. an axe for cutting the towlines clearly marked to indicate its purpose and stowed near to bollard or bitts. 14/17

g) Every ship on which a towline is attached to a hook shall have at each steering position a control by means of which the towline can be released from the hook immediately. h) Every ship, [the propelling machinery of which develops brake power of 373 kw or over shall,] if fitted with towing pins on the counter, [shall] have such pins power operated. {Minimum power may not be required on vessels of more than 24 metres} i) The control position for power operated towing pins on a ship shall be forward of the point of tow and the pins shall be clearly visible from the control position. 15/17

PART 3 DISCUSSION DRAFT APRIL 2015 REQUIREMENTS FOR CREW ACCOMMODATIONS SPACES 301 {To be coordinated with Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (MOHS). The intent is to repeal the Crew Accommodations Regulations and the Towboats crew accommodations Regulations and incorporate the applicable construction requirements here}. 16/17

PART 4 DISCUSSION DRAFT APRIL 2015 CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS, REPEAL AND COMING INTO FORCE CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS 401 Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations {Reference to Hull Construction Regulation, Crew Accommodation Regulations and Towboat Crew Accommodation Regulations to be modified} 402 Load Line Regulations {Reference to HCR to be modified} 403 Arctic Shipping Pollution Regulations {Reference to HCR, MMR, etc. to be modified} 404 Cargo Fumigation and Tackle Regulations {Reference to HCR to be modified} 405 {Others to be determined} 406 The following Regulations are repealed, a) Hull Construction Regulations; b) Marine Machinery Regulations; c) Life Saving Equipment Regulations; d) Ship s Elevator Regulations; REPEAL e) Crew Accommodation regulation; and {See part 2 s.201, coordination with MOHS requirements required} f) Towboat Crew Accommodation Regulations. {See part 2 s.201, coordination with MOHS requirements required} COMING INTO FORCE 407 These Regulations come into force on the day on which they are registered. 17/17