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As of November, 2009 all fishing guide boats must display the Blue Decal, is the guide your hiring legal?
Each year, approximately 150 Canadians die as a result of boating accidents aboard small vessels. The Small Vessel Regulations are the principal means by which the Government of Canada regulates the safety of these vessels. As of November 2009, all commercial small vessels must be registered in the Commercial Vessel inspection program. Compliance with the proposed Regulations will reduce the number of small vessel accidents and incidents, resulting in fewer fatalities and injuries and reduced property damage to small vessels in Canada
New requirements incorporated in order to enhance safety include
- Protection of passengers and persons engaged in guided excursions from hypothermia and cold shock.
- Upgrades to first aid kits and other safety equipment on non-pleasure vessels.
- Identification of critical safety requirements (e.g. the proper maintenance of underwater penetrations of the hull, ignition protection of electric components, and maintenance of gasoline fuel systems to prevent fire and explosion) that set an absolute minimum safety standard for the maintenance of small vessels that were not captured by a construction standard at the time of construction.
- Operational requirements for vessels that engage in towing (except when towing another vessel in order to respond to a distress or other emergency).
- Requirements to ensure crew are proficient in the use of the vessel’s lifesaving and firefighting equipment at all times.
- Reporting the number of passengers on board a passenger-carrying vessel to a person on shore who is responsible for alerting search and rescue.
STS Guiding Service is committed to the safety of our guests. All of our jet boats have been inspected, stability tested and our guides have passed all Transport Canada Required Certifications. When you hire STS you can be sure your safety is in good hands.
Is the guide you're hiring certified? Be sure to ask before you book.
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