TP 15111E - Small Vessel Compliance Program Passenger and Workboat (SVCP-PW) – Detailed Compliance Report (DCR) and Guidance Notes (02/2025)

Overview

This TP 15111 E - Small Vessel Compliance Program Passenger & Workboat (SVCP-PW) – Detailed Compliance Report (DCR) and Guidance Notes assists small vessel owners and authorized representatives (ARs) in their obligation to meet the regulations and requirements set out in the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 (CSA, 2001). The guidance notes assist these stakeholders in completing the DCR required for enrollment in the Small Vessel Compliance Program (SVCP). The SVCP aims to help vessel owners meet safety and environmental regulations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, by providing tools, guidelines, and monitoring compliance.

Who is this Transport Canada Publication for

  • Ship owners – Authorized Representatives (ARs) of small passenger & workboat vessels of not more than 15 gross tonnage.
  • Transport Canada Employee – Marine Safety Inspectors.

What’s in this Transport Canada Publication

The purpose of this guideline is to assist the owners of small passenger & workboat vessels of not more than 15 gross tonnage to complete their DCR (Form 85-0475). Each guidance note is associated with a question on the DCR, a copy of which can be found in the SVCP Enrollment page.

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TP 15111 E - Small Vessel Compliance Program Passenger & Workboat (SVCP-PW) – Detailed Compliance Report (DCR) and Guidance Notes

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GC Catalogue No. T29-97/2024E-PDF

ISBN 978-0-660-70963-5

TP 15111E

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