Specifications

SMALL VESSEL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (SVCP) TP 15111E
Detailed Compliance Report and Guidelines Page 7 of 20
Because it is more difficult for smaller vessels to have a level of stability that will prevent capsizing, the primary requirement is for the
vessels to remain afloat when swamped and to provide something to hang on to. This is provided by flotation material being fitted by
the manufacturer. These vessels should have a capacity label onboard that states the maximum horsepower, capacity and load.
a) Does the vessel have a Canadian Capacity Plate (not over 6 metres in length)?
b) Does it have a CE mark? If so, was it verified using ISO stability standard 12217 or 6185?
c) If it has no plate or mark, TP 1332 provides formulae for calculating maximum horsepower, capacity and load.
These are rather complex and it is recommended that you contact a Marine Consultant to determine these values.
Vessels greater than 6 metres:
Acceptable and suitable standards for demonstrating stability evaluation on vessels greater than 6m:
Vessel Type
Vessel Length
Suitable Standard
Monohull vessel
More than 6 metres
ISO 12217-1 or standards set out in TP 1332 section 5.3
Pontoon vessel
More than 6 metres and not more than 8 metres
ABYC H-35 or standards set out in TP 1332 section 5.4
More than 6 metres
Standards set out in TP 1332 section 5.4
Inflatable or rigid
inflatable vessel
More than 6 metres and not more than 8 metres
ABYC H-28, or ISO 6185-3
More than 8 metres
ISO 6185-4
Sailing vessels
More than 6 metres
ISO 12217-2
Note 1: For vessels other than a monohull, in addition to the standards listed above, other recommended practices and standards of a
marine classification society, government agency or industry association that are recognized by the marine industry for the type of
vessel may also be used
Note 2: Monohull vessels other than inflatable or rigid hull inflatable vessels may have their stability evaluated with the standard TP
7301, instead of the standard ISO 12217-1.
Note 3: For existing vessels, that is those built on or before March 31, 2005, Transport Canada has produced TP 14619 - Transport
Canada Simplified Assessment of Intact Stability & Buoyancy of Small Non-Pleasure Vessels Assessment Guide to help owners and
operators move beyond relying on ―feel‖ in assessing their vessels‘ stability characteristics.
For new vessels, Transport Canada established minimum stability criteria for new small commercial vessels – those built after March
31, 2005. New vessels must be assessed using the ISO 12217-1 – Small Craft Stability and Buoyancy Assessment and
Categorization or STAB 6 of the Stability, Subdivision and Load Line Standards (TP 7301) to determine the maximum wave height
and wind speed the vessel can be expected to handle safely given its stability characteristics.
Vessels that have met any of the above standards will have been provided with supporting documentation provided by the boat
builder.
If a vessel has been satisfactorily assessed to one of these standards and has not been modified since the assessment was carried out,
no additional assessment need be done.
See sections 708 and 709 of the Small Vessel Regulations or call a Transport Canada Centre for details on equivalents.
QUESTION 23
The owner of a vessel shall ensure that the structural strength and watertight integrity of the vessel continue to be adequate for its
intended use. For example:
Your vessel should meet the requirements of the construction standards (TP 1332, section 3); or
CANADIAN COMPLIANCE NOTICE
SAFEBOAT COMPANY INC. (MIC)
CITY, PROVINCE, COUNTRY
MODEL:
RUNABOUT 555X
* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The manufacturer declares that this vessel complied with the non-pleasure craft construction
requirements of the small vessel regulations, as they read on the day on which the construction
of the vessel was started or on the day on which it the vessel was imported
This vessel is also suitable for pleasure craft use.