Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

( SVOP )
 

NOW a 3 Day Course
26 Hours

 

*BY NOVEMBER 7, 2009 New regulations from Transport Canada:

SVOP will be required for -

This section applies to a vessel of up to 10 gross tonnage that is not a fishing vessel or passenger-carrying vessel, beginning on November 7, 2010.

This section applies to a passenger-carrying vessels of up to 5 gross tonnage or not more than 8 m in overall length that is not a fishing vessel, beginning on November 7, 2009.

* To read entire document:  Marine Personnel Regulations

 

This is a 3 day course  for operators and those in charge

aboard small commercial vessels

(Transport Canada Approved)

Topics covered include:

- Enhance survival of yourself and colleagues in the marine environment

- Know the proper use and function of immersion suits, lifejackets, PFD's and buoyant work suits

- Understand fires, fire prevention and the use of firefighting equipment

- Know your responsibilities in marine emergency

- Understand distress calls, rescue and other emergency response procedures

- Understand vessel construction, drives and engines

- Know how to secure a vessel to a floating or non-floating wharf and anchor effectively

- Know safe boating procedures

- Understand the Canadian buoyage systems

- Understand and use marine forecasts

- Understand the principle of small vessel steering including tiller and wheel control

- Know start-up, shut-down and maneuvering procedures

- Know procedures to be followed to avoid pollution of the marine environment

 

COURSE DATES 

2010

 

March 9 to 11    4 spots left                                3 day course; 9:00am to 4:30pm

March 16 to 18     Waitlist only                          3 day course; 9:00am to 4:30pm 

March 23 to 25                                                   3 day course; 9:00am to 4:30pm 

March 30, 31 +Apr. 8,                                        3 day course; 9:00am to 4:30pm 

April 13 to 15                                                       3 day course; 9:00am to 4:30pm

Apr 20 to 22                                                        3 day course; 9:00am to 4:30pm 

May 4 to 6                                                            3 day course; 9:00am to 4:30pm 

May17 to 19                                                        3day course; 9:00am to 4:30pm 


REGISTER ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE!

Group & Private Rates Available on Request
If you are on EI check to see if you qualify to have this course subsidized by them.
COURSE FEE:             $495.00 for SVOP only + $75.00 manual

     $630.00 for SVOP & MEDA3 together + $75.00 manual

                                              (manual covers MEDA3 as well as SVOP)

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