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STCW SAFETY COURSES (SDV-BS, DVS, BST, SC, AFFOC) & SVOP - 2024/2025


To help seafarers understand the hazards associated with the marine environment and with their vessel.

 

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats – STCW V1/2-1 (30 hrs)

Prerequisites: STCW Basic Safety Training and must be at least 16 years of age.

Tuition $1,100 Start Date End Date Location
Survival Craft Sept. 3, 2024 Sept. 6, 2024 This offering reserved for Bridge Watch Rating students only.
Survival Craft Nov. 4, 2024 Nov. 8, 2024 Marine Training Centre
Survival Craft Jan. 20, 2025 Jan. 24, 2025 This offering is reserved for Bridge Watch Rating students only.
Survival Craft Feb. 10, 2025 Feb. 14, 2025 Marine Training Centre
Survival Craft Apr. 14, 2025 Apr. 17, 2025 This offering is reserved for Engine Room Rating students only.

Basic Safety Training – STCW VI / I – 2 - 4 (46 hours)

Please note:  As per provincial law and industry standards, you will be required to be clean shaven to participate in the live fire exercises for this course.

Prerequisites: Must be at least 16 years of age and as per STCW VI/1-2, may require a "FIT Test." 

Tuition $1,500 Start Date End Date Location
Basic Safety Training Aug. 19, 2024 Aug. 28, 2024 This offering reserved for Bridge Watch Rating students only.
Basic Safety Training Oct. 21, 2024 Oct. 30, 2024 Marine Training Centre
Basic Safety Training Jan. 6, 2025 Jan. 15, 2025 This offering reserved for Bridge Watch Rating students only.
Basic Safety Training Jan. 27, 2025 Feb. 5, 2025 Marine Training Centre
Basic Safety Training Mar. 31, 2025 Apr. 9, 2025 This offering reserved for Engine Room Rating students only.

Advanced FireFighting - STCW VI/3 (35 hours)

Please note:  As per provincial law and industry standards, you will be required to be clean shaven to participate in the live fire exercises for this course.

Prerequisites: Must be at least 16 years of age, must hold a valid STCW BST certificate, may require "FIT Test."

Tuition $1,400 Start Date End Date Location
AFFOC Sept. 23, 2024 Sept. 27, 2024 Marine Training Centre
AFFOC Nov. 18, 2024 Nov. 22, 2024 Marine Training Centre
AFFOC Mar. 10, 2025 Mar. 14, 2025 Marine Training Centre

Domestic Vessel Safety - DVS (26 hrs)

Prerequisite: Must be at least 15 years of age.

Tuition $610 Start Date End Date Location
DVS Oct. 7, 2024 Oct. 10, 2024 Marine Training Centre
DVS Nov. 25, 2024 Nov. 28, 2024 Marine Training Centre
DVS Feb. 18, 2025 Feb. 21, 2025 Marine Training Centre
DVS Mar. 24, 2025 Mar. 27, 2025 Marine Training Centre

SDV-BS - Small Non-Pleasure Domestic Vessel Basic Safety (8 hours)

Prerequisite: Must be at least 15 years of age.

Tuition $215 Start Date End Date Location
SDV-BS Oct. 18, 2024 Oct. 18, 2024 Marine Training Centre
SDV-BS Nov. 12, 2024 Nov. 12, 2024 Marine Training Centre
SDV-BS Feb. 28, 2025 Feb. 28, 2025 Marine Training Centre
SDV-BS Mar. 28, 2025 Mar. 28, 2025 Marine Training Centre

Small Vessel Operator - SVO - TP 14692

Prerequisite: Must be 18 years of age.

Tuition $585 Start Date End Date Location
SVOP Oct. 1, 2024 Oct. 4, 2024 Marine Training Centre
SVOP Dec. 9, 2024 Dec. 12, 2024 Marine Training Centre
SVOP Feb. 3, 2025 Feb. 6, 2025 Marine Training Centre
SVOP Apr. 14, 2025 Apr. 17, 2025 Marine Training Centre