Specifications

SMALL VESSEL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (SVCP) TP 15111E
Detailed Compliance Report and Guidelines Page 11 of 20
SECTION 9: POLLUTION PREVENTION
QUESTIONS 42 & 43
Canada Shipping Act 2001 section 191: Every person or vessel that discharges a pollutant is liable on summary conviction to a fine of
not more than $1,000,000 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than 18 months, or to both. See also the Vessel Pollution and
Dangerous Chemicals Regulations.
QUESTION 44
A toilet fitted on a vessel shall be secured in a manner that ensures its safe operation in any environmental conditions liable to be
encountered.
A holding tank shall be constructed:
in a manner such that it does not compromise the integrity of the hull;
of structurally sound material that prevents the tank contents from
leaking;
so that the potable water system or other systems cannot become
contaminated;
to be resistant to corrosion by sewage;
with an adequate volume for the ship‘s human-rated capacity on a
normal voyage;
with a discharge connection and piping system for the removal of the
tank contents at a sewage reception facility;
so that the level of sewage in the tank may be determined without the tank being opened and without contacting or removing any
of the tank contents or be equipped with a device that allows the determination to be made; and
with a ventilation device that has its outlet located on the exterior of the ship, in a safe location away from ignition and areas
usually occupied by people and with a flame screen of non-corrosive material fitted to the vent outlet.
QUESTION 45
See question 42.
SECTION 10: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
QUESTION 46
In the case of an electrical system of less than 50 volts, it shall meet
the requirements of TP 1332 section 8; or
the requirements of American Boat and Yacht Council Standards E-10, Storage Batteries, and E-11, AC and DC Electrical
Systems on Boats.
QUESTION 47
In the case of an electrical system of 50 volts or more, it shall meet
the requirements of American Boat and Yacht Council Standard E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats; or
the requirements of the recommended practices and standards that are appropriate for the system voltage and that provide a
level of safety at least equivalent to that provided by Standard E-11 and TP 127.
QUESTION 48
The marking on electrical equipment, such as ignition systems, motors, pumps, fans, and controllers, shall include the following:
Manufacturer
Product ID, serial number, type, model
Voltage
Amperage
Wattage
Polarity
Ignition protection information (if applicable)
QUESTION 49
In respect of an electrical device, ―ignition-protected‖ means that the device is designed and constructed in such a manner that under
its design operating conditions:
It will not ignite a flammable hydrocarbon mixture surrounding it when an ignition source causes an internal explosion;
It is incapable of releasing sufficient electrical or thermal energy to ignite a hydrocarbon mixture; or
Its source of ignition is hermetically sealed (airtight).
EXAMPLE OF AN ACCEPTABLE SYSTEM