

Boat Operator Resources
At Veho, we go beyond ministry standards to equip you with the knowledge needed to be a successful boat operator. Please complete the following extension course material then proceed to submit your boat operator application.
Veho Required Readings & Assessment
The following readings are authored by Transport Canada. To learn more about marine safety from Transport Canada click here.
Transport Canada:
Small Commercial Vessel Safety Guide
Transport Canada:
Safe Boating Guide
Assessment
Complete Application
Required Reading Pages:
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Introduction
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2 - 6
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Ch. 1 - Know & Comply with the requirements that apply to you
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8 - 12
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​Ch. 3​​ - Do the paperwork
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28 - 31​
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Ch 4​ - Responsibility of an Owner & Operator
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33, 38, 42​
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Ch 5​ - Be ready for emergencies
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44 - 56​
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Ch 6​ - Avoid Problems & Prepare for emergencies
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60 - 65
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Ch 7​ - Keep passengers informed
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70 - 71​
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Ch 8 ​- Keep you vessel stable
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72 - 76
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Ch 9 ​- Avoid Collisions
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78 - 83​
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Ch 10​ - Stay in Contact
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86, 89​
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Ch 11​ - Know where you are
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94​
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Ch 12​ - Obey the "rules of the road"
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98 - 99​
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Ch 14​ - Avoid Suprises
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104​
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Ch 15​ - Report Accidenets & Polution
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108 - 109​
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Required Reading Pages:
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Appendix
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72 - 78​
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Click here to complete the Veho boat operator assessment.
Click here to complete the Veho boat operator application.
Sources
DOCUMENTS AND REFERENCES
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Laws and Regulations Canada Shipping Act, 2001 http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-10.15/
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Canada’s Criminal Code http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-46/
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Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-95-149/
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Collision Regulations http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,_c._1416/
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Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-99-53/
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Contraventions Regulations http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-96-313/
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Historic Canal Regulations http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-93-220/
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Navigation Safety Regulations http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2005-134/
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Small Vessel Regulations http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2010-91/
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Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2008-120/
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Vessel Pollution and Dangerous Chemicals Regulations http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-2012-69/page-1.html
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VHF Radiotelephone Practices and Procedures Regulations http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-81-364/
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OTHER REFERENCE TOOLS AND PUBLICATIONS Approved Products Catalogue Index http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/oep-navigation-safety-apci-2298.htm
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Aquatic Invasive Species – Identification Booklet http://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2013/mpo-dfo/Fs124-5-2013- eng.pdf
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Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rtrap-parfa/cdrm-dcgr/cdrm-dcgrtb-eng.asp
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Cold Water Bootcamp http://www.coldwaterbootcamp.com/ Constructions Standards for Small Vessels – TP 1332E http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp1332-menu-521.htm
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Finding the Right Flotation Device www.wearalifejacket.com
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List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals http://www.charts.gc.ca/publications/lbfs-lfbsb-eng.asp
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Local Authorities’ Guide – Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations (TP 14350E) www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety
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List of Marine Safety Certificates Recognized for the Issuance of a Pleasure Craft Operator Card http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-courses-pcoc-list-marinesafety-certif-1323.htm
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Global Maritime Safety and Distress System (GDDSS) www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/eng/CCG/SAR_Gmdss
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Marine Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) Number www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf01032.html
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Notices to Mariners www.notmar.gc.ca/
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Radio Aids to Marine Navigation – Find an authorized dealer www.charts.gc.ca/publications/ramn-arnm-eng.asp
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CONTACT INFORMATION AND REFERENCES
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Sailing Directions www.charts.gc.ca/publications/sd-in/sd-in-eng.asp
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Transport Canada Accredited Course Providers http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-paperwork-paperwork_ operator-3718.htm​
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