Docking a boat can be intimidating especially when there's people on the dock to "judge" your docking ability!  Find a quiet dock and practice, practice, practice. We hope the following video is helpful - thanks for watching!https://youtu.be/mXYcJSuqbx8 Datum Marine Services Ltd offers a Captain's Bootcamp in Tofino, it combines the SVOP with...
Category: Resources
Resources and Partner Links
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...
Looking for Marine Insurance?
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.
A Mariner’s Guide to Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises of Western Canada
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
Installing a new diesel engine (>174HP) on your boat?
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
