Marine publications

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List of Marine Transport Publications (TPs)
Transport
Publication
(TP) number
Subject Year of last publication or update Alternative format
00127 Ships Electrical Standards (2018) 2018 PDF, 1.25 MB
00215 Instructions to Masters of Vessels Loading Grain in Canada (1976) 1976 PDF, 834 KB
00511 Safe Boating Guide (2019) (available in PDF format only) 2019 PDF, 4.76 MB
00743 TERMPOL Review Process (2019) 2019 PDF, 760 KB
01332 Construction Standards for Small Vessels (2010) 2010 Available on request
02072 Deck Cargo Safety Code (1974) (available in PDF format only) 1974 PDF, 117.1 KB
02293 Qualifications for the certification of seafarers 2022 Available on request
03231 Ship Safety Bulletins (Serial publication) N/A N/A
03668 Standards for Navigating Appliances and Equipment (1983) (available in PDF format only) 1983 PDF, 246 KB
04295 Standard for Inert Gas Systems (1984) (Withdrawn) 1984 N/A
04957 Marine Emergency Duties Training Courses (07/2021) 2021 Available on request
04958 Simulated Electronic Navigation Courses (2008) 2008 PDF, 211 KB
05021 Personal Safety on Ships (1984) 1984 PDF, 1.22 MB
07301 Canadian Modifications to the International Code on Intact Stability, 2008 2023 PDF, 771 KB
08121 Table of Life Saving Signals (2003) 2003 N/A
08129 Training Standards for Tanker Safety, Inert Gas and Crude Oil Washing, and Supervisor of Oil Transfer Operations Personnel (2009) 2009 PDF, 1.06 MB
08941 Interim Standards for the Construction, Equipment and Operation of Passenger Ships in the Sea Ice Areas of Eastern Canada (1987) 1987 PDF, 148 KB
09834 Guidelines for Reporting Incidents Involving Dangerous Goods, Harmful Substances and/or Marine Pollutants (2009) 2009 PDF, 98 KB
09912 Standard for Inspection of Tackle on Large Fishing Vessels (1995) 1995 PDF, 24.9 KB
10038 Small Fishing Vessel Safety Manual (2003) 2003 PDF, 1.47 MB
10405 Ship Safety Passenger Ship Operations and Damaged Stability Standards (Convention Ships) (1990) 2006 PDF, 34 KB
10655 Recognized Institutions and Approved Training Courses (06/2025) 2025 PDF, 1.67 MB
10739 Collision Regulations, Office Consolidation (English-French) (2008) 2008 N/A
10783 Arctic Waters Oil Transfer Guidelines (1997) 1997 PDF, 235 KB
10933 Engine Room Rating Training Program (2007) 2007 PDF, 439 KB
10935 Engine Room Simulator - Base Courses (2011) 2011 PDF, 220 KB
10936 Bridge watch rating training course 2025 PDF, 665 KB
10937 Mobile Offshore Units (MOUS) Training Courses (2007) 2007 PDF, 1.53 MB
10943 Damage Stability Standards for Non-Convention Passenger Vessels 2023 PDF, 737 KB
11130 Training Course In Marine Cooking (2007) 2007 PDF, 143 KB
11249 Ship Safety Standard for in-water Surveys (1992) 1992 PDF, 15.4 KB
11343 Seafarer Medical Examinations – A Physician Guide (2012) (available in PDF format only) 2013 PDF, 1.56 MB
11469 Guide to Structural Fire Protection (1993) 1993 PDF, 5125 KB
11710 Standards for the Double Hull Construction of Oil Tankers (2009) 2009 PDF, 195 KB
11717 Standards for the Construction and Inspection of Small Passenger Vessels (1994) (available in PDF format only) 1994 PDF, 218 KB
11960 Standards and Guidelines for the Construction, Inspection and Operation of Barges that Carry Oil in Bulk (2017) 2017 PDF, 559 KB
12259 Arctic Ice Regime Shipping System (AIRSS) Standards (2018) 2018 PDF, 521 KB
12260 Equivalent Standards for the Construction of Arctic Class Ships (1995) (Repealed) 1995 PDF, 706 KB
12301 Standard for 5 ppm Bilge Alarms for Canadian Inland Waters (2008) 2008 PDF, 436 KB
12401 Response Organizations Standards (1995) 1995 PDF, 42 KB
12402 Oil Handling Facilities Standards (1995) 1995 PDF, 17 KB
12819 User Assistance Package for the Implementation of Arctic Ice Regime Shipping System - AIRSS (1998) (Repealed) 1998 PDF, 1711 KB
13008 Training Standards for Marine First Aid and Marine Medical Care (2008) 2008 PDF, 143 KB
13313 Standard Relating to Design, Construction and Operational Safety of Sailing Training Vessels (1999) 1999 PDF, 299 KB
13430 Standard for the Tonnage Measurement of Vessels (2012) 2012 PDF, 838 KB
13585

Marine Safety Management System

N/A N/A
13617 Guide to Canada's Ballast Water Regulations (05/2024) 2024 PDF, 1.3 MB
13670 Guidelines for Passenger Vessels Operating in the Canadian Arctic (2017) 2017 PDF, 1.26 MB
13681 Guidelines For Navigation Under The Confederation Bridge (04/2025) 2025 PDF, 607 KB
13721 Training Record Book for Engineers (TRBE) Requirements for Applicants to the STCW-Endorsed Fourth-Class Engineer Certificate (2015) 2015 PDF, 442 KB
13822 Survival in Cold Waters (2003) 2003 PDF, 9982 KB
13926 Radio Log Book for Canadian Flag Vessels (Also for use on GMDSS exempted vessels) (2002) 2002 PDF, 300 KB
14070 Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide (2010) 2010 PDF, 3.16 MB
14202 Pollution Prevention Guidelines for the Operation of Cruise Ships under Canadian Jurisdiction (2013) 2013 PDF, 13.5 MB
14230 As an Employer... Are You Ensuring the Health and Safety of Your Employees Working Onboard Ships? (2005) 2005 PDF, 132 KB
14350 Local Authorities' Guide Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (available in PDF format only) Currently being updated 2018 PDF, 609 KB
14352 Rules of the Road (available in PDF format only) 2021 PDF, 308 KB
14475 Canadian Life Saving Appliance Standard (2010) 2010 PDF, 492 KB
14475 Canadian Life Saving Appliance Standard (2023) 2023 PDF, 1.1 MB
14510 Third-class Engineer, Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2007) 2007 PDF, 74 KB
14511 Fourth-Class Engineer - Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2007) 2007 PDF, 307 KB
14512 Watchkeeping Engineer, Motor-Driven Fishing Vessel - Set of Specimen Examination Questions (2007) 2007 PDF, 471 KB
14539 Marine Oil Spill Preparedness and Response Regime - Report to Parliament, 2006-2011 2014 PDF, 338 KB
14541 Lateral Buoys and Standard Daybeacons (2022) 2021 PDF, 211 KB
14542 Cardinal Buoys and Special Buoys (2022) 2021 PDF, 1.0 MB
14609 Study Guide for Applicants to the Fourth-class Engineer Certificate with STCW Endorsement (2007) 2006 PDF, 938 KB
14612 Procedures for Approval of Life-Saving Appliances and Fire Safety Systems, Equipment and Products (11/2024) 2024 PDF, 582 KB
14619 Transport Canada Simplified Assessment of Intact Stability & Buoyancy of Small Non-Pleasure Vessels: Assessment Guide (2006) 2006 PDF, 374 KB
14659 Passport of Boating Safety for Anglers and Hunters (2010) 2010 PDF, 2.05 MB
14674 A What You Should Know About Carbon Monoxide (available in PDF format only) 2009 PDF, 459 KB
14674 B Old Boat Syndrome (available in PDF format only) 2009 PDF, 1.7 MB
14674 C Explosion Protection (available in PDF format only) 2009 PDF, 829 KB
14692 Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Training Course (2007) 2007 PDF, 327 KB
14707 Places of Refuge Contingency Plan - National Region (2024) 2024 PDF, 1.17 MB
14707 Places of Refuge Contingency Plan - Atlantic Region (2014) 2014 PDF, 1 MB
14707 Places of Refuge Contingency Plan - Ontario Region (2010) 2010 PDF, 282 KB
14707 Places of Refuge Contingency Plan - Pacific Region (2009) 2010 N/A
14726 Sea Kayaking Safety Guide (2009) (available in PDF format only) 2009 PDF, 5.43 MB
14740 Synopsis Report - Environmental Oil Spill Risk Assessment for the South Coast of Newfoundland (2007) (available in PDF format only) 2007 PDF, 3.16 MB
14909 Environmental Response Standards 2019 PDF, 255 KB
15039 Assessment of Proposals Related to Oil Spill Risk for the South Coast of Newfoundland (2010) 2010 N/A
15080 Standard for Pleasure Craft Operator Card Testing Over the Internet 2010 PDF, 132 KB
15111 Small Vessel Compliance Program (SVCP) Detailed Compliance Report and Guidance Notes (2012) 2012 PDF, 966 KB
15136 Standard for Recreational Boating Schools 2014 PDF, 645 KB
15163 Joint Industry – Government Guidelines for the Control of Oil Tankers and Bulk Chemical Carriers in Ice Control Zones of Eastern Canada (2015) 2015 PDF, 988 KB
15180 Guidelines for the Construction, Inspection, Certification, and Operation of Tugs < 24 Metres in Length (2013) 2013 PDF, 809 KB
15204 Compliance Guide for Human-Powered Non-Pleasure Vessels (2014) 2014 PDF, 846 KB
15206 Small Vessel and Facility Security Awareness Video (2012) 2012 N/A
15211 Canadian Supplement to the SOLAS Convention (2017) 2017 PDF, 355 KB
15215 Quality Assurance and Control Requirements for Course Providers, National Pleasure Craft Operator Competency Program (2013) 2013 PDF, 648 KB
15238 Certification Guide for Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Service Providers (2013) 2013 Available on request
15267 Report on the 2013 Concentrated Inspection Campaign On Structural Safety of Great Lakes Bulk Carriers (2014) 2014 PDF, 358 KB
15267 Report on the 2014/15 Concentrated Inspection Campaign (2015) 2015 PDF, 424 KB
15280 My Vessel. My Business. My Responsibility. Hypothermia – Video 2014 N/A
15330 Canadian procedure for obtaining the verified gross mass of packed containers as required by SOLAS VI/2 (2016) 2016 PDF, 374 KB
15331 New Alternative Standard for Recreational Boating School - Video 2016 N/A
15337 Leadership, Teamwork and Managerial Skills Courses (06/2023) 2023 PDF, 306 KB
15356 Small Vessel Compliance Program Fishing Vessel (SVCP-F) Detailed Compliance Report Guidance Notes (06/2024) 2024 PDF, 2.8 MB
15361 Port State Control Safe and Sustainable from Port to Port – Video 2017 N/A
15385 TERMPOL Review Process on the KITIMAT LNG Project 2018 PDF, 2.4 MB
15386 TERMPOL Review Process on the Woodfibre LNG Project 2025 Available on request
15392 Guidelines for fishing vessel major modification or a change in activity (2018) 2018 PDF, 4 MB
15393 Adequate stability and safety guidelines for fishing vessels 2018 PDF, 765 KB
15400 Signage Requirements and Recommendations - Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (available in PDF format only) 2023 PDF, 1.4 MB
15412 TERMPOL Review report on the Goldboro LNG Project 2020 PDF, 3.35 MB
15415 Canadian Modifications for the Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations 2023 PDF, 1.4 MB
15418 Ship-Source Oil Spill Response and Preparedness Regime Report to Parliament, 2011-2016 2019 PDF, 818 KB
15446 Distress Signals (available in PDF format only) 2021 PDF, 529 KB
15456 Canadian Vessel Plan Approval and Inspection Standard - (09/2024) 2024 Available on request
15481 TERMPOL Review Report for the Energie Saguenay Project (available in PDF format only) 2022 PDF, 4.78 MB
15491 Small Vessel Compliance Program - Tug Guidance Notes (06/2024) 2024 PDF, 1.37 MB
15566 Guide for Canadian Vessels’ Operators for Compliance with the Marine Safety Management System Regulations 2024 PDF, 843 KB
15577 Navigation Safety Assessment Process National Guidelines (06/2023) 2023 PDF, 952 KB
15595 Delivery of distance, online, and blended learning courses 2024 PDF, 253 KB
15611 Guidance to Masters of Vessels Loading Grain in Bulk 2024 PDF, 542 KB
15612 Guidance to Masters of Vessels Loading: Concentrates in bulk 2024 PDF, 440 KB
15613 Guidance to masters of vessels: Loading timber on deck 2024 PDF, 440 KB
15627 Canada’s Maritime Security Strategic Framework 2025 PDF, 28.9 MB

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