Frequently Asked Questions
If you are operating a boat as captain (master) you will need 4 certificates to legally operate. (SVOP, SDV-BS, VHF and any basic first aid)
You need to be 18 years old and have picture identification showing birth date.
No.
No, except for the first aid.
No, all training is classroom.
15 ton fishing vessels and 5 ton everything else.Usually 40 ft. fishing and 28 ft. everything else.
12 passengers unless a Transport Canada exemption.
Four days, 8 hours a day
One day, 8 hours.
Recreational only.
No, its a Canada Certificate only.
A SVOP will supersede a PCOC in recreational boating as well. If you have a SVOP, you don’t need a PCOC.
