VESSEL OPERATIONS

Canadian national regulations ensure marine safety and environmental protection. A commercial vessel ticket (also known as a certificate of competency) is required to operate any vessel conducting commercial operations. This certification is mandated by Transport Canada (TC) under the Canada Shipping Act and ensures that boat operators possess the necessary skills, training, and knowledge to safely navigate Canadian waters.

 

Any vessel that is operated for diving operations involving paid recreational divers, research or film, harvesting, or underwater construction/salvage must comply with Transport Canada Ship Safety Regulations and the Canada Shipping Act Collision Regulations.

 

Led by Bill Nadeau, who has tenures with the RCMP Marine Unit, the Canadian Coast Guard and has operated live-aboards around the world; our team of operators have decades of experience on the water commanding vessels up to 150 tons and are trained to the following standards:

 

• Transport Canada Small Commercial Vessel Masters

• Transport Canada STCW Trained

• Marine Emergency Duties - Advanced Firefighting, Survival Craft

• Marine Radio Operations (ROC DSC) Endorsements

• Marine First Aid and Emergency Oxygen Providers

• CCG Rigid Hull Inflatable Operator Trained (RHIOT)