‘E’ NAVIGATION COURSES RESTRICTED OPERATOR CERTIFICATE – MARITIME COMMERCIAL (ROC-MC) - 3 DAYS
This radio operator course is required for personnel in charge of a radio watch in Sea Area A1 (approx. 50 miles from shore on the BC coast) under the Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems. Prerequisites: 15 years of age.
RESTRICTED OPERATOR CERTIFICATE – MARITIME (ROC-M) - 1 DAY
This course is required for personnel operating a VHF equipped vessel in sheltered waters and Near Coastal Two.
GENERAL OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (GOC) UPGRADE - 1 DAY
This is intended for seafarers who have to renew their Global Maritime, Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) General Operators Certificate in accordance with Section A-IV/2 of the STCW Code. Usually required for vessels engaged in international voyages. Contact us for price and dates.
ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (ECDIS) - 4 DAYS This course provides training in the basic theory and operation of an Electronic & Chart Display Information System (ECDIS). It examines the use of ECDIS to enhance navigation safety and its use for practical passage planning and monitoring through the safe use of the equipment, its capabilities and limitations, and effective use of Electronic Navigation Charts (ENC) and ECDIS related information. This course is now mandatory for all ECDIS fitted vessels.
SIMULATED ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION LIMITED (SEN L) - 4 DAYS
Most Certificates of Competency now require the holder to have completed a course in Simulated Electronic Navigation. The entry level SEN course provides the small commercial vessel watchkeeper with a thorough knowledge of the Rules of the Road as it applies to keeping a navigational watch while using RADAR. Prerequisite: 18 years of age.
MARINE BASIC FIRST AID - 2 DAYS
photo courtesy: Seaspan
photo courtesy Seaspan
FIRST AID COURSES Students will learn to apply immediate first aid in the event of an accident or illness aboard a vessel. Students will gain an understanding of first aid principles as well as safety information specific to the marine environment.
MARINE ADVANCED FIRST AID - 5 DAYS
This course covers material in the Transport Canada syllabus including a variety of topics from basic (such as cardiovascular and breathing emergencies, workplace-specific CPR, and prevention of disease transmission) to in-depth (such as sudden medical conditions, oxygen administration and injuries to the head and spine).
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY COURSES
The following are Transport Canada accredited courses that prepare the student to take a Western Maritime Institute block accredited exam.
BRIDGE WATCH RATING - 37 DAYS
This course introduces students to all aspects of the marine trade from vessel steering to signalling and flag communication. Students will learn how to work with various chain fibre and wire ropes including knots and splices, perform ship maintenance, and assist with cargo handling procedures.
CHARTWORK & PILOTAGE LEVEL 1 - 11 DAYS
Students acquire the knowledge required to plan and conduct safe navigation, understand and make use of various publications, determine the ship’s position, and keep a logbook and record of errors.
THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR: • Chief Mate 150 GT • Fishing Master 4 • Master Limited (60 GT)
CHARTWORK & PILOTAGE LEVEL 2 - 22 DAYS
Students acquire in-depth knowledge of the practices and theory involved in piloting a vessel, including theory of tides, effect of wind and currents, chart construction and projections etc.
THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR: • • • • •
Fishing Master 3 Chief Mate 500 GT, Domestic Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal Watchkeeping Mate Master 150 GT, Domestic
CARGO LEVEL 2 - 15 DAYS
Students gain the knowledge required to monitor the loading, stowage, securing, and unloading of cargo. Students will also gain knowledge of the effect of cargo including heavy lifts on the seaworthiness and stability of a vessel.
This course is required for:
• Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal • Watchkeeping Mate • Master 3000 GT, Domestic
COMMUNICATIONS LEVEL 1 - 2 DAYS
This course covers the International Code of Signals, Radio Aid to Marine Navigation, and Annual Edition of Notices to Mariners.
The course is required for: • • • • • • • • •
Fishing Master 3 Chief Mate 500 GT, Domestic Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal Chief Mate Near Coastal Master 500 GT, Domestic Master 500 GT, Near Coastal Master 3000 GT, Domestic Master 3000 GT, Near Coastal Master Mariner