Maximum Capacity Plate Requirements — Canada Shipping Act
Small Vessel Regulations s.19 — Capacity Markings · Federal — Canada
§The Law
SOR/2010-91 s.19 — Small Vessel Regulations s.19 — Capacity Markings
“Vessels under six metres with a motor must carry a capacity plate showing the maximum number of persons, maximum weight of persons and gear, and the maximum engine power rating. The plate must be mounted prominently near the helm.”
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Boats under 6 metres (about 20 feet) with an engine must have a maximum capacity plate bolted near the steering position. It shows how many people, how much weight, and how much horsepower the boat can safely handle. An overloaded boat is illegal and dangerous.
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Specific Requirements
Capacity plate required on motorized vessels under 6 m
Plate shows: max persons, max weight (persons + gear), max HP
Mounted near the helm — permanently fixed
Transport Canada approved format
Both metric and imperial values acceptable
Damaged or missing plate = non-compliant vessel
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