Transport Canada Approved Courses for Small Non-Pleasure Vessels.

As a Transport Canada, Marine Safety approved Instructor working with West Coast Powerboat Handling we can provide the following training:

Marine Emergencies Duties (MED A3)  Transport Canada's enforcement deadline is April 1, 2008
See Ship Safety Bulletin 11/2007

Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP)

If you are operating a vessel at work(Non-Pleasure), you will need to have some specific training.

Please contact Jimmy Watt directly to arrange training. We will travel to your location to train in your area on your vessels.

Bus: 604-924-2029

Cell: 604-230-5959

E-Mail: 

Marine Personnel Regulations

As a Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) Learn to Powerboat Instructor Evaluator I can teach the following standards:

Introduction to Boating introduces novice boaters to safe practices in preparing to leave the dock, while underway, and when returning to dock.
Basic Outboard Standard - To be able to operate safely in familiar waters as a skipper of a boat under six metres and powered by an outboard engine under 55kW(75hp).   Prerequisites - none
Basic Powerboat Standard - To be able to operate safely in familiar waters as a skipper of a boat over six metres and powered by an engine over 55kW(75hp).   Prerequisites - none
Intermediate Powerboat Standard - To be able to operate safely in familiar waters as a skipper of a powerboat between eight to twelve metres with inboard engine(s), by day, in moderate wind and sea conditions.  Prerequisites - Basic Powerboat Standard, VHF Restricted Radio Operator's Certificate (Marine Voluntary - ROC-M)

VHF Operator Certificate ROC(M) (DSC)

Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate