SVOP provides basic theoretic knowledge to operators of small commercial power-driven vessels less than five gross tonnage or fishing vessels less than 15 gross tonnage. In addition to the SVOP certificate, the vessel operator must also hold valid Small Domestic Vessel-Basic Safety (SDV-BS, formerly MED A3) and ROC-M certificates.
The SVOP certificate is required to operate the following small commercial vessels:
- work boats such as water taxis, law enforcement, cargo boats, sport-fishing boats, charter boats, crew boats, and whale-watching boats that are five gross tons or less and operate in Near Coastal 2 and Sheltered Waters;
- commercial fishing vessels that are 15 gross tons or less and operate in Near Coastal 2 and Sheltered Waters.
$665 plus HST (includes a manual, 26 hours of in-class instruction and certification). Students will be provided with charts, parallel rules and dividers for the practical chart work section of the course.
