Canal Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1564)

• 77.12 (1) Every vessel of more than 19.81 m in overall length shall be correctly and distinctly marked and equipped with draught markings on both sides at the bow and stern.

• (2) In addition to the markings required by subsection (1), a vessel of more than 106.68 m in overall length shall be marked on both sides with midship draught markings.

77.13 Every vessel of more than 45.72 m in overall length shall be equipped with at least one adequate landing boom on each side.

• 77.14 (1) A self-propelled vessel of more than 19 m in overall length shall be equipped with VHF radiotelephone equipment.

• (2) The master of a vessel equipped with radiotelephone equipment who desires passage through or departure from the canal shall contact station VDX23 on reaching Six Mile Point, known as C.I.P. No. 17 and Brush Point, known as C.I.P. No. 18.

• (3) During the period a vessel is between C.I.P. 17 and C.I.P. 18, the master of the vessel shall

  • (a) cause the radiotelephone system to be monitored;

  • (b) transit the canal according to the instructions of the vessel traffic controller;

  • (c) report immediately any change of destination; and

  • (d) use channel 16 V.H.F. only for calling in, monitoring and distress purposes.

• (4) The master of a vessel equipped with radiotelephone and intending to proceed to or depart from a wharf shall so advise station VDX23.

• 77.15 (1) The mooring lines of every vessel shall

  • (a) be of a uniform thickness throughout their length;

  • (b) be fitted with a spliced eye not less than 2.44 m long;

  • (c) have sufficient strength to check the vessel; and

  • (d) be arranged so that they may be led to either side of the vessel as required.

• (2) Unless otherwise permitted by an officer, only wire rope mooring lines shall be used for securing a vessel in lock chambers.

• (3) Synthetic lines may be used for mooring at approach walls, tie-up walls and docks if they have a breaking strength that complies with the minimum specifications set out in the table to this section.

• (4) Every vessel of 38.1 m or less in overall length shall have at least two good and sufficient mooring lines or hawsers that are so arranged as to lock the vessel under control and in safety.

• (5) Every vessel of more than 38.1 m in overall length shall have at least four good and sufficient mooring lines or hawsers that are so arranged as to lock the vessel under control and in safety.

  Item	Column I	Column II	Column III
  	Vessel Length	Length of Mooring Line	Breaking Strength
  1.	38 m to  61 m	110 m	89 kN
  2.	62 m to  91 m	110 m	134 kN
  3.	92 m to 121 m	110 m	178 kN
  4.	122 m to 182 m	110 m	250 kN
  5.	183 m to 223 m	110 m	312 kN