SVOP Online - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

This is an approved ONLINE course for small vessel captains and crew.

It covers minimum training for owners and operators of commercial vessels:

Workboats and passenger vessels up to 5 GT,

and fishing vessels of up to 15 GT,

engaged on a Near Coastal class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage.

Goals
To provide:
a) A basic understanding of the hazards of the marine environment and the prevention of shipboard incidents;
b) The knowledge and skills to safely operate a small non-pleasure vessel in near coastal and sheltered waters under normal operating 
conditions.
c) Additional knowledge on aids to navigation

In this fun 4-Day Online-Based course we will cover theory on:

• Collision Regulations and Watchkeeping
• Buoyage and Navigation
• Chartwork, Magnetic Compass, GPS, Radar
• Vessel Stability
• Vessel Types and Construction Terminology
• Mechanics and Propulsion Systems
• Docking, Landing, and Maneuvering Theory
• Marine Weather and Forecasting
• Knot Tying, splicing, and Seamanship skills
• Departure Preparations, Checklists, and Safety

Hands-on Practical Portions:

• Knot tying & Seamanship
• Chartwork & Plotting
• Assignments Must be submitted within 10 days of course completion

Please note all required course materials for the mandatory chartwork and knot tying exercises are included. Any shipping fees are non-refundable once shipped.

While postage fees within most areas of British Columbia are covered in the course cost, additional charges may apply for shipping outside of BC or to remote communities.

**Please note that due to updates in the Transport Canada-required exam software (Safe Exam Browser), there have been some technical issues with certain operating platforms. PC computers and laptops running Windows 10 are strongly recommended. ChromeBooks, Tablets and mobile devices are non-compliant for examination purposes. If you have any questions or issues about technical requirements, please contact our office.

Duration: 26 hours given over 4 days. This is not an at-your-own-pace course, but a virtual classroom. As per TC requirements, full attendance is mandatory to receive a Certificate. All mandatory course assignments must be submitted within 10 days of course completion.

Please Note: The Price Difference between the in-person SVOP and Online SVOP courses is to cover the shipping costs of the Textbook, Nautical Shart, Chartwook tools, and Knot-Tying Line.  For more info on pricing please contact our office.

• Fast, reliable, and Stable Internet Connect
• Laptop or Desktop Computer (NOTE: ChromeBooks, Tablets, and SmartPhones cannot be used for the Exam)
• Web Camera and microphone for Zoom Videoconferencing.
• The time commitment to attend the full 4 days, plus extra to complete mandatory practical exercises.
• Minimum age requirement: 18 years