Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Course - SVOP

The Small Vessel Operator Course, or SVOP covers the minimum training of operators
of commercial vessels, (excluding tugs and fishing vessels), up to 5 gross tonnage engaged
on a near coastal, class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage, and for fishing vessels up to 15
gross tonnage or 12 meters overall length engaged on a near coastal, class 2 or a sheltered
waters voyage.


Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Course Goals

a) The SVOP is designed to provide a basic understanding of the hazards of the marine environment
and the prevention of shipboard incidents;
b) Students that complete the Small Vessel Operator Proficiency course will have aquired the knowledge
and skills to safely operate a small non-pleasure vessel in near coastal and sheltered waters
under normal operating conditions.
c) The Small Vessel Operator Proficiency course provides additional knowledge on aids to navigation.

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