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SUBJECT AREA |
Hours |
Hours |
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THEORY |
PRACTICAL |
| 5 |
Maritime Law and Protection of the Marine Environment
Define the role of the Canada shipping Act
and pertinent regulations, the Contravention’s Act, the
Marine Liability Act and the Criminal Code of
Canada.
Explain the operator’s responsibility
and obligations, with regard to safe operation of the vessel and
protection of the marine environment.
Be aware of the
possible application of the Canada Labour code and/or provincial workplace
safety regulations.
Explain Transport Canada’s
requirement for registration of small commercial vessels and function of
the Compliance, Conformity and Single Vessel Plate.
Explain the scope, purpose and limitations of the small non-pleasure
vessel operator proficiency certificate.
Understand the existence of
local lows and regulations prohibiting vessel operations and the
importance of familiarizations prior to commencing operations in a given
area. |
.75 |
|
| 6 |
Terminology
Definitions used to describe
direction, locations and structural components of a small vessel.
Know
the basic terminology used in small vessel construction.
|
.25 |
|
| 7 |
Vessel and Propulsion Configurations and Manoeuvre
Knowledge of the nature of displacement and planning
hulls.
Understand the effects associated with small
vessel load distribution and trim.
Understand the
importance adequate freeboard.
Describe an open
vessel, enclosed hull vessel, inflatable rescue craft, a Catamaran and
other hull types.
Describe the various propulsion systems available
for small vessels including; outboard motors, stern drives, inboard
engines and jet drives. |
.75 |
|
| 8 |
Seamanship and Navigation |
|
|
| 8.1 |
Rope Work
Explain the role and types
of ropes, lines, knots and splices in the marine industry.
List the
names of the common mooring lines and how properly secure a vessel to a
dock (floating and non-floating wharves).
|
.25 |
|
| 8.2 |
Anchors and Anchoring
Explain the
different variations of small vessel anchors.
Explain what constitutes
a good anchorage.
Know how to properly lower and set an anchor.
Know the procedures for riding at anchor.
|
.25 |
|
| 8.3 |
Collision Regulations
Demonstrate the
knowledge of the terminology; making way, underway, stand-on vessel, give
way vessel, safe speed.
Responsibilities for
collision avoidance.
Recognition of the signs, lights
and shapes carried by vessels encountered in the area of
operation.
Know the precautions when overtaking
another craft.
Explain the benefit and requirement to
use a radar reflector.
Explain actions to be taken in sight or out of
sight of other vessels i.e. in good visibility or reduced
visibility. |
.75 |
|
| 8.4 |
Buoys and Markers
Explain the Canadian
buoyage system, including warning buoys.
Explain the significance of
Scuba diving buoys and the “diver’s flag”. |
.25 |
|
| 8.5
|
Near-Shore Navigation
Explain the use of a
magnetic compass.
Explain the use of a nautical chart. |
.25 |
|
| 9 |
Vessel Operations
Understand the benefit of using
a “Departure checklist” and the factors to be taken into account in
planning for a voyage.
Explain how to file a “Sail
Plan” or “Trip plan”.
Understand the benefit of crew
departure briefings.
Explain safe practices and procedures for:
Fuelling the vessel, Manoeuvring/operating the vessel, Engine start-up and
shut down.
|
.5 |
|
| 10
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10. Marine Weather
Explain the origin and
reliability of a marine forecast and where one can be obtained.
Explain the significance and difference of the marine weather
warnings, small craft warnings, gale and storm warnings. |
.25 |
|
| 11 |
Rescue
Describe how to operate and recognize
marine distress signalling devices including pyrotechnics.
Understand the Search and Rescue resources available in your area.
Understanding the availability and advantages of carrying electronic
distress indicating devices, e.g. maritime VHF radio. |
.25 |
.5 |
|
Sub-total - Operator Proficiency |
4.5 |
.5 |
| 12 |
EVALUATION |
.5 |
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