Collision Regulations (C.R.C., c. 1416)

Overview

• The Collision Regulations are part of the Consolidated Regulations of Canada, 1978.
• Current to March 17, 2025, and last amended on June 7, 2023.
• Enabled by the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
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Key Sections

1. Interpretation

• Defines terms used within the regulations.

2. Prohibition

• Outlines prohibited actions to prevent collisions.

3. Application

• Specifies the scope and applicability of the regulations.

4. Compliance

• Details requirements for vessels to comply with regulations.

5. Proof of Compliance

• Pertains to lights, shapes, sound-signalling appliances, and radar reflectors.

6. Standards

• Establishes standards for the aforementioned appliances and reflectors.

7. Notices to Mariners and Navigational Warnings

• Includes protocol for issuing navigational notices and warnings.

Schedules

Schedule 1

• International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
  • Includes Canadian modifications.

Schedules II and III

• Additional regulations not detailed in the transcript.

Schedules IV to VII

• Further specifications and guidelines.

Amendments

• Recent Amendment SOR/2023-105 on June 7, 2023.

Additional Information

• Shaded provisions indicate those not currently in force.
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• The document is part of a broader context of legal documents including Constitutional Documents, Acts, and other regulations.