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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
Aug 10,11,12
North Vancouver
3 day course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
September, 8,9,10
North Vancouver
3 day course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
October, 19,20, 21
North Vancouver
3 day course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
November, 15, 16, 17
North Vancouver
3 day course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Monday December 7, 8, 9
North
Vancouver 3
day course: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
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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