Transport Canada would like to inform you that they will be enforcing their regulations with inspections of safety procedures on board fishing vessels.
Inspectors from Transport Canada's Marine Safety and Security Division have been instructed to check the following on vessels and with crew members:
1. Written emergency procedures are available on board.
2. Your crew members know where to find the procedures.
3. All crew members know and understand them.
If an inspector comes to your boat (planned or surprise inspection) and considers that you are not complying with these regulations, he may impose the following measures:
For sample forms, go to the website below. At the bottom of the page, you'll see a table showing the types of templates and how to use them.
Templates for small fishing vessel procedures (canada.ca)
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with your Fisheries Advisor.
