Operational requirements
Stability risk assessment
Applies to all vessels (Class 1, 2, 3 and 4) except those eligible for a simplified SMS.
Record of modifications affecting stability
Applies to Class 1, 2 and 3 vessels.
Safety best practices
Commercial fishing vessels (Class 3)
Fishing vessel stability checklist PDF532.8 KB
A checklist to help you risk assess stability on your vessel.
Guide to fishing vessel stability booklet
A booklet to help you understand the factors that influence fishing vessel stability.
Webinar: Managing operational stability risks in commercial fishing
Watch, listen, download the slides and read answers to industry questions.
Hook-up response for trawlers
Steps to follow in a hook-up situation.
Construction barges (Class 2)
Construction barge stability
Learn about construction vessel stability and hazards.
Safety lessons
- ‘Experience’ fails to prevent vessel capsize, which a proper risk assessment could have identified
- Work boat capsizes while relocating shifted mooring
- Landing barge capsizes after exceeding maximum weight limit in vessel stability book
Design, construction and equipment requirements
From the National Standard for Commercial Vessels (NSCV).
- Intact stability requirements - C6A
- Buoyancy and stability after flooding - C6B
- Stability tests and stability information - C6C