Safety Equipment
This page includes links to information and resources on safety equipment for fishing vessels. For any further information or details on these resources, please reach out directly to FishSafeNS, Transport Canada, or WorkSafeNB. You can also reach out to the Fundy North office, and we will do our best to help.
Links to Vessel Safety Equipment Resources
Life Saving Equipment Requirements based on Fishing Vessel Size
This is a resource created by Fish Safe NS, updated annually:
Hull length: 9m (29'6'') to 12m (39'4'')
Hull length: 12m (39'4'') to 15m (49'2'')
Hull length: more than 15m (49'2'')
Note: certified consultants for assessing vessel stability of any size are listed Here.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) & Lifejackets
WorkSafeNB has several Factsheets on how to choose a PFD, and when you are required to wear them at the bottom of This Page on Fishing Safety
Transport Canada has a resource page about types of lifejackets and PFDs that can be found Here.
Vessels 15 tonne and under Transport Canada (TC) Requirements
For a vessel that is 15 gross tonnage or less, TC safety equipment regulations are Here.
There is also a TC program that walks you through safety regulations and requirements for free, called the
Small Vessel Compliance Program.
Last updated. Feb, 2026.