About SDV-BS
Small Non-Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS)
About SDV-BS
Small Non-Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (SDV-BS)
To provide course participants with:
- A basic understanding of the hazards associated with the marine environment and their own vessel, and of how to prevent shipboard incidents including fire.
- The knowledge necessary to raise and react to alarms and deal with emergencies.
- An ability to provide assistance in fire and abandonment situations.
- The knowledge and skills which will enable them to assist in their own survival and rescue.
In-Person: $300 (no tax)
Online Instructor-Led: Not currently available
We recommend taking Survival Systems Training Limited's online course
Mandatory Prerequisite for SDV-BS
Fatigue Management Training is required before enrolling in SDV-BS.
- Online, self-administered
- Free with CDN #, otherwise $19.95
- Approx. 1 hour to complete
Course Goals
Basic understanding of the marine hazards and emergencies
Course Goals
Basic understanding of the marine hazards and emergencies
- Hazards & risk management, prevention and vessel stability
- Fire Emergency Response
- Survival & Lifesaving equipment use
- Distress signaling including flares, DSC Radio & EPIRB Beacons
- Cold water emergency response
- Coastal search & rescue procedures
- The ability to provide assistance in fire and abandonment situations
SDV-BS is for Crew Members, 15 years of age and over of non-pleasure vessels of up to 150 gross tons not operating more than 25 miles from shore, including, but not limited to: Commercial Fishing, Crew Boats, Work Boats and Tugs.
