Marine Fuel Type Labelling — Gasoline vs Diesel Vessels
Transport Canada Small Vessel Regulations — Fuel System Requirements · Federal — Canada
§The Law
SOR/2010-91 + TC Small Vessel Regs — Transport Canada Small Vessel Regulations — Fuel System Requirements
“Fuel fills and vents on pleasure crafts must be clearly marked with the fuel type to prevent incorrect fuelling. Misfuelling (e.g., diesel into a gasoline tank) is a major cause of marine fires and mechanical failures.”
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Every fuel fill opening on your boat must be labelled "GASOLINE" or "DIESEL" so dock hands and owners do not misfuel. Putting diesel in a gasoline engine (or vice versa) can wreck the engine and create a fire hazard. The label must be at the fill point.
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Specific Requirements
Fuel type label at every fill opening
"GASOLINE" or "DIESEL" clearly printed
Label at fill cap — not just nearby
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Fuel tank vent locations marked if applicable
Replace faded labels — misfuelling is an insurance and safety issue
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