Fishing Vessel Safety Regulations

44 (1) Every fishing vessel shall be inspected during construction at such times as the inspector deems advisable.

(2) The owner of a fishing vessel shall notify the inspector at least one week in advance of

• (a) the commencement of framing;

• (b) the commencement of planking or plating;

• (c) the launching; and

• (d) the dock and sea trials.

(3) An inspector may, during inspection of new construction of a fishing vessel, approve any machinery or any electrical installation, equipment or appliance, without requiring it to be opened for inspection, if

• (a) plans in respect of the machinery or the electrical installation, equipment or appliance are not required to be submitted under these Regulations; and

• (b) the inspector is satisfied that the machinery or electrical installation, equipment or appliance is safe and suitable for the purpose for which it is intended.

(4) Inspection and construction of boilers, steam pipes, boiler mountings and air receivers of fishing vessels for which plans are required to be submitted under these Regulations shall be in accordance with the Marine Machinery Regulations.

(5) Dock trials and sea trials of a fishing vessel shall be held in the presence of an inspector, at which time the speed of the vessel, in knots, shall be estimated, the bilge and fire pumps and the steering and stopping powers of the vessel shall be tested, the launching arrangements for the life boats, boats, dories or skiffs shall be carried out, and any further tests shall be carried out that the inspector considers necessary to satisfy himself that the vessel is safe and suitable for the purpose for which it is intended.