Specifications
SMALL VESSEL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (SVCP) TP 15111E
Detailed Compliance Report and Guidelines Page 5 of 20
The distress and safety frequency of 156.8 MHZ (channel 16);
The primary inter-ship safety communication frequency of 156.3 MHZ (channel 6);
The bridge-to-bridge communication frequency of 156.65 MHZ (channel 13);
The public correspondence frequency specifically assigned for the area in which the ship is navigating; and
Any other VHF frequencies that is necessary for safety purposes in the area in which the ship is navigating.
However, a vessel other than a closed construction vessel that does not carry more than six passengers may carry a portable VHF
radiotelephone provided that it has a source of energy sufficient for the duration of the voyage.
SECTION 4: VESSEL MANNING AND CREW QUALIFICATIONS
QUESTION 17
Near
Coastal,
Class 1
NEAR COASTAL, CLASS 2 (NC2)
Sheltered Waters
More than 2 nautical miles
from shore
2 nautical miles or less
from shore
Passenger-Carrying Vessels
More than 5 gross
tons (GT)
Master 150
GT
(Domestic)
(if
endorsed
for limited,
contiguous
waters)
Limited Master
< 60 GT
Limited Master
< 60 GT
Limited Master
< 60 GT
Less than or equal to
5 GT and
more than 8 metres
SVOP (Small Vessel
Operator Proficiency)
SVOP (Small Vessel
Operator Proficiency)
SVOP (Small Vessel
Operator Proficiency)
More than 6
passengers and no
more than 8 metres
SVOP (Small Vessel
Operator Proficiency)
SVOP (Small Vessel
Operator Proficiency)
SVOP (Small Vessel
Operator Proficiency)
No more than 6
passengers
and no more than 8
metres
SVOP (Small Vessel
Operator Proficiency)
SVOP (Small Vessel
Operator Proficiency)
PCOC (Pleasure Craft
Operator Card)
Workboats
More than 5 GT
Master 150
GT
(Domestic)
(if
endorsed
for limited,
contiguous
waters)
Limited Master
< 60 GT
Limited Master
< 60 GT
Limited Master
< 60 GT
Less than or equal to
5 GT and
more than 8 metres
(except tugs)
SVOP (Small Vessel
Operator Proficiency)
SVOP (Small Vessel
Operator Proficiency)
SVOP (Small Vessel
Operator Proficiency)
Less than or equal to
8 metres
(except tugs)
SVOP (Small Vessel
Operator Proficiency)
PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card)
Tugs
Limited Master
< 60 GT
Limited Master
< 60 GT
Limited Master
< 60 GT
PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) Also Marine Basic First Aid or Provincial/Territorial Recognised
First Aid Training.
SVOP (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency) Also Marine Basic First Aid or Provincial/Territorial Recognised
First Aid Training and MED A3.
Limited Master less than 60 GT Also Marine Basic First Aid and MED A1 for non-passenger vessels and
MED A2 for passenger vessels.
Engineering Certificates: Small Vessel Machinery Operator - Restricted is the minimum Marine Engineer Certificate required for
passenger vessels operating that have propulsive power from 75 kW to 749 kW (1 hp = 0.746 kW) and do not go beyond a Limited
Near Coastal Voyage, Class 2. Not required on vessels of open construction or on vessels fitted with outboard engines.
No vessel length or tonnage cut-off
Vessel specific (limited to vessel which person is tested on)
For more detailed information, please refer to the Marine Personnel Regulations or contact your local Transport Canada Marine
Safety office.