SVOP - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
This is a TC approved 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 (up to 8.5 meters in length), and fishing vessels of up to 15 GT (up to 12 meters in length), engaged on a Sheltered Waters or Near Coastal class 2 voyages (up to 25 Nautical Miles from shore).
Description
This is a TC approved course for small vessel captains and crew.
It covers minimum training for owners and operators of small commercial vessels, specifically:
Workboats and passenger vessels up to 5 GT (~8.5 meters),
and fishing vessels of up to 15 GT (~12 meters),
Operating in Canadian waters on a Near Coastal class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage (within 25 nautical miles of shore).
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
We will be doing a hands-on chartwork and course plotting exercise, we ill provide chartwork tools for use in class. If you would like your own set, we sell high-quality Weems & Plath navigation equipment which you can keep for use throughout your career.
Duration: 26 hours given over 4 days. As per TC requirements, full attendance is mandatory and you can not miss more than 10% (2.6 hours) of course time to receive Certificate .
Prerequisites
Minimum age: 18 years