Brockville
Kingston
330 Laurier Blvd.
Ontario
K6V 7L9
+1 613 345 1991
25 Railway St.
Ontario
K7K 2L7
+1 613 546 6663
The SVOP (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency) Training is a Transport Canada-approved course required for many operators of small commercial vessels in Canada. It allows you to operate certain non-pleasure vessels in near coastal and sheltered waters. Typically required for: Water taxis, charter boats, Sport fishing boats, crew boats, Whale watching vessels, Small commercial work boats (up to 5 gross tons), fishing vessels up to 15 gross tons or 12 metres in length in certain waters.
• Legal Aspects
• Masters Responsibilities
• Terminology
• Vessel Hull Types & Configurations
• Stability
• Propulsion Systems
• Seamanship
• Basic Boat Handling
• Propulsion & Steering
• Manoeuvring Vessel to and from dock
• Marine Weather
• Anchors & Anchoring
• Collision Regulations
• Taking on Fuel
• Navigation Equipment (Radar & GPS)
• Navigation
• Canadian Buoyage Systems
• Emergency Situations
• Search & Rescue Resources
• Pollution Regulations
• International Maritime Organization (IMO)
• Pre Departure Checks
• Checklists
• Trailering a Vessel (optional)
A unique experience of interactive demos, expert insights, and one-on-one meetings with our leading safety partners.
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