Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) - February 2025

The SVOP is a Transport Canada certification to operate a small commercial boat with less than 5 Gross Tons (less than 15 Gross Tons for Commercial Fishing boats).

Date

February 10 - 13, 2025

Organization

Datum Marine Services

Contact

601 Gibson St, Tofino (Red House on the hill, up the steep driveway)
The classroom is below the wooden staircase on the new house addition).
Please park on the street.

Website

Outline:

To be the captain of a small commercial boat, you will usually need the SVOP, SDVBS (MEDA3), and ROCM (minimum certifications). You may also need Marine Basic First Aid. Please email admin@marinetrainingbc.com for more info about certification requirements.

To be the sole operator (captain) of a small commercial vessel you must be at least 18 years old. The minimum age for all Datum Marine courses courses is 16 years old.

Times: 800am – 400pm (with a break for lunch)

Participants will receive a text book in class, but should bring a pen and paper if they want to take notes. Participants must attend the whole course to pass. The courses are designed to get someone, with little or no experience to the required level, but there will be plenty to keep more experienced mariners interested!

To be successful in this course, you will need to be proficient in written + verbal communication in English.

Course fee:

$731.75

How to register:

Follow the link below!