MEDA3 certificates will continue to be valid We offer a new Marine Emergency Duties certification – the Small Domestic Vessel Basic Safety instead of the MEDA3. It’s basically the same course but with a new name. It’s valid the same as the MEDA3 and MEDA3 certificates will continue be valid. ...
Our Partners St John Ambulance - for First Aid courses including Marine Basic First Aid - branches throughout BCThe Guide Network – connects employers with potential employees in the Adventure Tourism industry.Gallagher Insurance – experts in Commercial and Recreational Marine Insurance (and really good rates!)Fish Safe BC – If you are a BC commercial...
Just when you thought it was safe to go out on the water.....Transport Canada has proposed some changes to the SVOPThe validity of SVO certifications may be extended to operators of larger vessels (up to 12 meters long). Nothing is finalised yet, but here's what we know so far:Any changes to the...
The Guide Network is a great new website to connect employers with potential employees in the adventure / tourism field."Empowering the tourism industry by bringing employers, guides and training providers together through one virtual platform!"Â This is new platform, created by a guide (one of our former course participants - nice...
Here's a link to a Transport Canada PDF outlining the procedure for if you find an abandoned vessel (wreck)https://tc.canada.ca/sites/default/files/2025-08/infographic-found-wrecked-abandoned-hazardous-boat-en.pdfAny person taking possession of a wreck (i.e. salvaging) must report a found wreck. If you salvage a wreck, you are entitled to reasonable salvage costs and expenses for your efforts. The...
We recommend Gallagher Insurance  (and they are NOT paying us to say that ; ) They really understand Marine businesses and shop around to get you the best rates.
Click below for a very useful guide for mariners about marine mamals in Western Canada (Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises and Turtles!) https://www.portvancouver.com/sites/default/files/2024-08/Mariners-Guide-to-Whales-Dolphins-Porpoises-of-Western-Canada.pdf
If you are installing a new diesel engine on your boat and it is more than 130KW (174HP). Please check out Ships Safety Bulletin SSB No.: 02/2017 http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/bulletins-2017-02-eng.htm for more information about emission standards. Â
