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November 2025

MED STCW REF - Basic Safety, Survival Craft, & Advanced Fire
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3 - 7 Nov 2025

1 week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $1,975.00 excl. GST

3 - 7 Nov 2025

1 week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

STCW MED refresher course meets the requirements of TP 4957E and is for MED STCW Basic Safety, MED STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft, and STCW MED Advanced Fire Fighting. It will renew these three certificates and extend them for an additional 5 years.

Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

7

Nov

Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

Nanaimo

7 - 8 Nov 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
  • $200.00 excl. GST

7 - 8 Nov 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Marine Basic First Aid - Blended (1 day online/1 day in person at Campus)

17 - 21 Nov 2025

1 week, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $1,250.00 excl. GST

17 - 21 Nov 2025

1 week, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft (formerly MED B1) certification is required for crew members on these vessel types: -Passenger Vessels: This includes ferries and cruise ships that carry passengers on domestic or international voyages1. -Cargo Ships: Vessels that transport goods and operate in international waters2. -Offshore Supply Vessels: Ships that support offshore oil and gas operations. -Fishing Vessels: Larger commercial fishing boats, especially those operating in more hazardous or remote areas.

NS1 - Navigation Safety Level 1

24

Nov

NS1 - Navigation Safety Level 1

Nanaimo

24 Nov 2025 - 3 Dec 2025

2 weeks, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $1,355.00 excl. GST

24 Nov 2025 - 3 Dec 2025

2 weeks, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Navigation Safety 1 is primarily based on the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at sea (ColRegs). This 6-Day course is for Master Limited, <60 GT; Fishing Master 4; and Master 150

SDV-BS - Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety

24

Nov

Limited places

Mon 24 Nov 2025

1 day, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 15 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $250.00 excl. GST

Mon 24 Nov 2025

1 day, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 15 minutes)

SDVBS (formerly MED A3). This is a 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.

SVOP - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

25

Nov

Limited places

25 - 28 Nov 2025

4 days, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
  • $725.00 excl. GST

25 - 28 Nov 2025

4 days, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

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).

MED STCW Basic Safety (formerly MED A1 + B2)

26

Nov

MED STCW Basic Safety (formerly MED A1 + B2)

Nanaimo

26 Nov 2025 - 5 Dec 2025

2 weeks, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
  • $2,295.00 excl. GST

26 Nov 2025 - 5 Dec 2025

2 weeks, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

STCW Basic Safety Training (formerly MED A1 + B2) is required for crew members on commercial vessels. This training is essential for those working on vessels of any size that operate in international waters or are subject to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) regulations.

Sat 29 Nov 2025

1 day, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 15 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $250.00 excl. GST

Sat 29 Nov 2025

1 day, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 15 minutes)

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.

December 2025

SENL - Simulated Electronic Navigation, Limited

8

Dec

Limited places

8 - 12 Dec 2025

1 week, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $1,175.00 excl. GST

8 - 12 Dec 2025

1 week, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

Simulated Electronic Navigation Limited is an entry-level Electronic Navigation course. SEN-L is for: Master 150 GT, Mate 150 GT, Fishing Master 4

ROC-MC - Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial
Limited places

15 - 17 Dec 2025

3 days, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $695.00 excl. GST

15 - 17 Dec 2025

3 days, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

ROC-MC is a 3-Day course for Masters and Watchkeepers on Commercial Cargo, Towing, Passengers, Fishing Vessels, and other compulsory fitted vessels operating in Canadian waters.

January 2026

5 - 9 Jan 2026

1 week, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
  • $1,975.00 excl. GST

5 - 9 Jan 2026

1 week, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

STCW MED refresher course meets the requirements of TP 4957E and is for MED STCW Basic Safety, MED STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft, and STCW MED Advanced Fire Fighting. It will renew these three certificates and extend them for an additional 5 years.

MED STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (formerly MED B2 + C)

12

Jan

12 - 16 Jan 2026

1 week, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
  • $1,750.00 excl. GST

12 - 16 Jan 2026

1 week, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

The STCW Advanced Fire course (formerly known as MED B2 +C) is required for the following roles on vessels: - Officers and senior ratings who will lead a shipboard fire party. - Leaders of fire control teams during onboard fire incidents. - Officers and crew designated to oversee firefighting operations on large domestic vessels. - Officers and firefighters seeking to enhance their advanced firefighting tactics and leadership skills. - Crew members tasked with managing complex fire emergencies.

19 - 23 Jan 2026

1 week, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
  • $1,250.00 excl. GST

19 - 23 Jan 2026

1 week, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft (formerly MED B1) certification is required for crew members on these vessel types: -Passenger Vessels: This includes ferries and cruise ships that carry passengers on domestic or international voyages1. -Cargo Ships: Vessels that transport goods and operate in international waters2. -Offshore Supply Vessels: Ships that support offshore oil and gas operations. -Fishing Vessels: Larger commercial fishing boats, especially those operating in more hazardous or remote areas.

26 - 28 Jan 2026

3 days, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $695.00 excl. GST

26 - 28 Jan 2026

3 days, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

ROC-MC is a 3-Day course for Masters and Watchkeepers on Commercial Cargo, Towing, Passengers, Fishing Vessels, and other compulsory fitted vessels operating in Canadian waters.

SDV-BS - Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety

26

Jan

Mon 26 Jan 2026

1 day, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 15 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
  • $250.00 excl. GST

Mon 26 Jan 2026

1 day, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 15 minutes)

SDVBS (formerly MED A3). This is a 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.

SVOP - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

27

Jan

27 - 30 Jan 2026

4 days, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
  • $725.00 excl. GST

27 - 30 Jan 2026

4 days, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

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).

MED STCW Basic Safety (formerly MED A1 + B2)

28

Jan

MED STCW Basic Safety (formerly MED A1 + B2)

Nanaimo

28 Jan 2026 - 6 Feb 2026

2 weeks, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
  • $2,295.00 excl. GST

28 Jan 2026 - 6 Feb 2026

2 weeks, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM

STCW Basic Safety Training (formerly MED A1 + B2) is required for crew members on commercial vessels. This training is essential for those working on vessels of any size that operate in international waters or are subject to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) regulations.

February 2026

NS1 - Navigation Safety Level 1

2

Feb

NS1 - Navigation Safety Level 1

Nanaimo

2 - 11 Feb 2026

2 weeks, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $1,355.00 excl. GST

2 - 11 Feb 2026

2 weeks, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Navigation Safety 1 is primarily based on the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at sea (ColRegs). This 6-Day course is for Master Limited, <60 GT; Fishing Master 4; and Master 150