Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations

24 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a fishing vessel shall be fitted with two main transverse watertight bulkheads, one located forward of amidships at a distance not exceeding 35 per cent of the length of the vessel and the other located aft of amidships at a distance not exceeding 45 per cent of the length of the vessel, and the construction of the bulkheads shall be in accordance with Schedule III.

(1.1) The main transverse watertight bulkheads may be constructed otherwise than in accordance with Schedule III if they provide at least equivalent strength and watertightness.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of

• (a) a fishing vessel of open construction; or

• (b) a fishing vessel operating in fresh water where the keel of the fishing vessel was laid prior to May 1, 1988.