Training Overview

This course provides basic safety training for crew members of non-pleasure vessels of not more than 150 gross tonnage operating not more than 25 nautical miles from shore.

This course will provide course participants with:

1. a basic understanding of the hazards associated with the marine environment and their own vessel, and of how to prevent shipboard incidents including fire;

2. the knowledge necessary to raise and react to alarms and deal with emergencies;

3. an ability to provide assistance in fire and abandonment situations;

4. the knowledge and skills which will enable them to assist in their own survival and rescue

This course meets the requirements of Transport Canada TP Document 4957, Small Non-Pleasure Vessel Basic Safety (MED A3).

Note: Trainees should refer to section 205 of the Marine Personnel Regulations MPR 205 for details regarding the applicability of this course, depending on vessel type and voyage class

Training Overview

Training Duration & Timings

The course is a minimum of 8 hours which includes 1.5 hours of practical and a 30 minute evaluation.