Specifications

SMALL VESSEL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (SVCP) TP 15111E
Detailed Compliance Report and Guidelines Page 17 of 20
QUESTION 86
Emergency lighting systems should ideally be of a self-contained type, rechargeable from the vessel's electrical distribution system,
and fitted with a charge indicator.
However, as an alternative to the self-contained type, rechargeable or non-rechargeable portable hand lanterns may be provided. The
portable lanterns shall provide a light intensity and endurance at least equivalent to an American National Standards Institute ANSI-
908 6 volt, 9 watts portable lantern. If equipped with non-rechargeable lanterns, spare batteries shall be carried. All batteries shall be
replaced with new batteries annually.
QUESTION 87
Your vessel must be fitted with means to protect persons from falls or falling overboard as per H41.6 of the American Boat and Yacht
Council (ABYC) Standards.
SECTION 16: BASIC SAFETY AND FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT –
Vessels not more than 6 metres
QUESTION 88
A buoyant heaving line is thrown toward a person in the water for them to hold on to while you pull them alongside
your boat. The throw bag keeps it from getting knotted and makes it easier to throw.
An example of a buoyant heaving line is a 15m x 7mm 300kg test braided polypropylene floating rope with a bright
orange nylon and polyester self-draining bag with reflective safety tape.
QUESTION 89
When buying marine distress flares, you should look for a Transport Canada approval stamp or label. Remember
that flares are only good for four years from the date of manufacture (not the date of purchase), which is
stamped on every flare. You should also ask the manufacturer how to dispose of your expired flares. Flares
should be kept within reach and stored vertically in a cool, dry location (such as a watertight container) to keep
them in good working condition.
There are four types of approved flares: A, B, C and D. Type A: rocket parachute flare, Type B: multi-star flare,
Type C: hand flare, Type D: smoke signal (buoyant or hand-held).
QUESTION 90
A manual propelling device can be a set of oars, a paddle, or anything that a person can operate by hand or foot to
propel a boat.
Having the right anchor and cable for your boat is important. Anchors, apart from their regular use, may also be
useful to prevent a disabled vessel from grounding and for security if power or steering is lost.
QUESTION 91
Bailers must hold at least 750 millilitres (just over 1½ pints), have an opening of at least 65 centimetres
2
(10
in
2
) and be made of plastic or metal. If you have a manual bilge pump, the pump and hose must be long enough
to reach the bilge and discharge water over the side of the boat.