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Small Vessel Regulations (SOR/2010-91)

Regulations are current to 2026-09-30 and last amended on 2025-12-31. Previous Versions

  •  (1) These Regulations apply in respect of

    • (a) a pleasure craft;

    • (b) a passenger-carrying vessel of not more than 15 gross tonnage that carries not more than 12 passengers and is not a human-powered vessel;

    • (c) a workboat of not more than 15 gross tonnage; and

    • (d) a human-powered vessel other than a pleasure craft.

  • (2) These Regulations do not apply in respect of

    • (a) a fishing vessel;

    • (b) a rescue boat or lifeboat that is carried on board a vessel exclusively to meet a requirement for life-saving appliances set out in other regulations made under the Act;

    • (c) a vessel in respect of which the Special-purpose Vessels Regulations apply; or

    • (d) an air cushion vehicle of more than 4 500 kg all up weight.

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