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May 2026

SVOP - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

5

May

Limited places

5 - 8 May 2026

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

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $725.00 excl. GST

5 - 8 May 2026

4 days, 8:00 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).

27 - 29 May 2026

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

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $695.00 excl. GST

27 - 29 May 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.

June 2026

Domestic Vessel Safety

1

Jun

Domestic Vessel Safety

Nanaimo

Sold out

1 - 4 Jun 2026

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

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $975.00 excl. GST

1 - 4 Jun 2026

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

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

SDV-BS - Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety

22

Jun

Limited places

Mon 22 Jun 2026

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

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

Mon 22 Jun 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

23

Jun

23 - 26 Jun 2026

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

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $725.00 excl. GST

23 - 26 Jun 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).

Sat 27 Jun 2026

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

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $295.00 excl. GST

Sat 27 Jun 2026

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.

Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

28

Jun

Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

Nanaimo

Sun 28 Jun 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
  • $250.00 excl. GST

Sun 28 Jun 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

Marine Basic First Aid - Blended (Up to 8 hours online mandatory pre-course work and 1 day in person at Campus)

July 2026

SDV-BS - Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety

6

Jul

Mon 6 Jul 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

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

Mon 6 Jul 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 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

7

Jul

7 - 10 Jul 2026

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

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $725.00 excl. GST

7 - 10 Jul 2026

4 days, 8:00 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).

August 2026

Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

22

Aug

Marine Basic First Aid MBFA

Nanaimo

Sat 22 Aug 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
  • $250.00 excl. GST

Sat 22 Aug 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

Marine Basic First Aid - Blended (Up to 8 hours online mandatory pre-course work and 1 day in person at Campus)

Sun 23 Aug 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $325.00 excl. GST

Sun 23 Aug 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 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.

SDV-BS - Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety

24

Aug

Mon 24 Aug 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 minutes)

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

Mon 24 Aug 2026

1 day, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours 30 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.

25 - 27 Aug 2026

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

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
Andrew Ross Collins
  • $695.00 excl. GST

25 - 27 Aug 2026

3 days, 8:00 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.

SVOP - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

25

Aug

25 - 28 Aug 2026

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

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $725.00 excl. GST

25 - 28 Aug 2026

4 days, 8:00 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).

September 2026

CP1 Chartwork & Pilotage Level 1

14

Sep

CP1 Chartwork & Pilotage Level 1

Nanaimo

14 - 29 Sep 2026

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

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $1,725.00 excl. GST

14 - 29 Sep 2026

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

Chartwork & Pilotage Level 1 is a pre-requisite for: Master Limited, <60 GT. Fishing Master 4 Mate 150 GT Watchkeeping Mate, Fishing Vessel

October 2026

SENL - Simulated Electronic Navigation, Limited

5

Oct

5 - 9 Oct 2026

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

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

5 - 9 Oct 2026

1 week, 8:00 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

November 2026

CP2 - Chartwork and Pilotage 2

2

Nov

CP2 - Chartwork and Pilotage 2

Nanaimo

Limited places

2 Nov 2026 - 4 Dec 2026

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

  • Nanaimo
Presented by
  • $2,895.00 excl. GST

2 Nov 2026 - 4 Dec 2026

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

The Chartwork & Pilotage Level 2 course is a pre-requisite for: Master 150, Domestic, Fishing Master 3, Mate 500 GT, Watchkeeping Mate,

December 2026

NS1 - Navigation Safety Level 1

7

Dec

NS1 - Navigation Safety Level 1

Nanaimo

7 - 16 Dec 2026

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

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

7 - 16 Dec 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 8-Day course is for Master Limited, <60 GT; Fishing Master 4; and Master 150