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Transport Canada Approved Courses for Small Non-Pleasure Vessels.

As a Transport Canada Recognized Institution for MED A3 and SVOP courses and owners of 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)

Hey Bruce,
Just wanted to say thanks for the great course, I got a lot out of it.

Jessica Lines


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

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

Cell: 250-656-2628

E-Mail: 

Marine Personnel Regulations

As a Sail Canada Senior 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)

Coastal Navigation

 

 

 

Bruce Stott
Bruce Stott
President/Chief Instructor
Nautical Experience

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