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 should 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 should 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 should be at the fill point.
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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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📚Sources & Authority
Every claim on this page is backed by official government legislation and verified industry sources. Last verified: March 2026.
🏛 Official Government Sources
Pleasure Craft Licensing — Transport Canada
Transport Canada · March 2026
Official Transport Canada page for Pleasure Craft Licensing. Covers who needs a PCL, how to apply, number display requirements, and renewal.
Small Vessel Regulations — SOR/2010-91
Justice Laws Canada · March 2026
The Small Vessel Regulations define marking requirements for pleasure craft including PCL number size (75mm minimum), placement (both sides of bow), and colour contrast.
Canada Shipping Act, 2001
Justice Laws Canada · March 2026
The Canada Shipping Act is the federal legislation governing all vessel registration, safety, and compliance in Canadian waters.
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