Deckhand / Crew

STCW MED's....Coming Soon. We have submitted to TC for approval, and expect to be offering this course by Fall 2024. We will keep you updated as this process progresses. Once Approved by TC we will begin to post specific dates and begin accepting registrations. To be added to a waiting list and get notifications once we have dates set click Reister Your Interest Now!

STCW MED's....Coming Soon. We have submitted to TC for approval, and expect to be offering this course by Fall 2024. We will keep you updated as this process progresses. Once Approved by TC we will begin to post specific dates and begin accepting registrations. To be added to a waiting list and get notifications once we have dates set click Reister Your Interest Now!

SDVBS (formerly MED A3). This is an Marine Emergency Duties boating safety course. It is the minimum safety training requirement for Owners, Operators and Crew on: - Commercial Vessels of 24 metres or less, engaged on a sheltered water voyage only; - Commercial Vessels of 18 metres or less engaged on a voyage in domestic waters; and, - Commercial Fishing vessels of 24 metres or less engaged on a voyage in domestic waters.

This is a TC 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 (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).

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).

Domestic Vessel Safety (formerly MED A1/A2) is a Marine Emergency Duties safety training course for crew of commercial Vessels operating domestically (within Canada), on Sheltered Waters voyages, and Near Coastal Class 2 voyages. On All Commercial Vessels, Specifically: Passenger vessels 15 GT and over and/or carrying more than 12 passenger; Workboats of 15 GT and over; and Fishing Vessels

Safer Ocean Systems does not offer SVMO courses. However, one of our instructors offers private tutoring and exam preparation. Many commercial vessels under 500GT are required to carry an SVMO ticket holder. Many employers are actively looking for mariners who hold SVMO tickets, so they can meet their vessels’ Safe Manning requirements. To book a tutoring session contact: drewhyslop01@gmail.com

SDV-BS (formerly MED A3) This is an ONLINE Marine Emergency Duties boating safety course. It is the minimum safety training requirement for Owners, Operators and Crew on: - Commercial Vessels of 24 meters or less, engaged on a sheltered water voyage only; - Commercial Vessels of 18 meters or less engaged on a voyage in domestic waters; and, - Commercial Fishing vessels of 24 meters or less engaged on a voyage in domestic waters. https://youtu.be/eP7hzV7pSrw

ROC-M is a one-day course for Operators and Crew on pleasure and/or commercial vessels operating in Canadian waters, within 25 miles of shore. This is required for SVOP, Master Limited 60 GT, and most Crew / Deckhand positions.