SDV-BS Course

SDV – BS

This is a Marine Emergency Duties boating safety course. It is the minimum training requirement for captains and crew on small non-pleasure (commercial) vessels. In this one day, eight hour course we will talk about the different kinds of emergencies we may face while working on the water, and what is necessary to keep everyone safe.

This course applies to Captains and Crew Members on Commercial (non-Pleasure) Vessels:

24 meters or less engaged on a sheltered waters voyage only;
18 meters or less engaged on a voyage in domestic waters only; and
Fishing vessel of 24 meters or less engaged on a voyage in domestic waters only

The course covers:

Types of Emergencies
Emergency Response
Life rafts, Survival Suits, and other Lifesaving Appliances
Marine Fire Fighting
Hypothermia and cold-water immersion
And more.

To operate as a Small Vessel Operator, you will also need:

ROC-M – Radio Course (Restricted operator Certificate – Maritime)
SVOP – Small Vessel Captain (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency)
Marine Basic First Aid – courses are available through St. John’s Ambulance, the Red Cross, or Switch.

To book a course or if you have any questions, feel free to Contact Us.

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SPV – NCP – Seasonal Passenger Vessel Safety Non Certified Personnel

JJ Maritime
224 Livingston Road
Scarborough, ON
M1E 1L7
647 801 3509
info@jjmaritime.ca

SDV-BS Course

SVOP – Small Vessel Operator Proficiency

SDV-BS – Small Non Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety

DPVS – Domestic Passenger Vessel Safety

SSPV – CP – Small Seasonal Passenger Vessel Safety Certified Personnel

SPV – NCP – Seasonal Passenger Vessel Safety Non Certified Personnel