2. 2
Lifejackets in Canadian Marine Regulations
• Small Vessel Regulations
• Life Saving Equipment Regulations
• Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations
• Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations
• Special Purpose Regulations
3. 3
Current Work
• SVR – Consultation on Level 50 and Youth Inflatables
– Let’s Talk Pleasure Craft Safety
• FVSR – Understanding Lifejacket Options
• VCER – Standards and Canadian Modifications
• Standards Work – UL, ISO and IMO
Before I talk about lifejackets explain that in Canadian regulations we still refer to what is tested for turning as a lifejacket and what is not as a PFD
Adopted Level 70 with policy
Now consulting on Level 50 and youth inflatable
Revived discussion of requirements for wear
CMAC in November I believe that we will be discussing both of wear requirements and Level 50 and youth inflatable – likely a proposal on the last two
Options to encourage wear of lifejackets
Requirement to wear in environmental conditions or circumstances that could jeopardize the safety of persons on board
Many small boats that were having to carry both lifejacket and PFD