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SAFER OCEAN SYSTEMS
MARINE TRAINING & CONSULTING
TRANSPORT CANADA APPROVED
SVOP Training
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
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Approved Online Courses

Approved Online Training
SVOP: Small Vessel Operator
SDV-BS: Basic Safety
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MARINE EMERGENCY DUTIES
DVS: Domestic Vessel Safety
SDVBS: Basic Safety
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Formerly MED A1 / A2

Formerly MED A3

STCW MEDs

& Refreshers

STCW Basic Safety

STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting

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MASTER LIMITED, 60 GT

Ready to Make The Jump to Captain?

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MASTER 150 GT

CHIEF MATE 150 GT

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FISHING MASTER 4

Commercial Fishing Captains and Deckhands

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CREW & DECKHAND TRAINING

READY FOR A NEW AND EXCITING CAREER?

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Marine Industry Consulting
Custom Safety Training
Safety Management Systems
Inspection Preparation
Vessel Compliance & Importation
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SAFER OCEAN SYSTEMS

Transport Canada Approved Marine Training Courses

At Safer Ocean Systems, we are committed to your training and career success! 

We pride ourselves on offering the highest quality marine training on Canada’s West Coast. We focus on delivering practical, realistic, and relevant education to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to start an exciting career and excel within the maritime industry. With a team of experienced and dedicated instructors, we ensure you pass your exams and gain the confidence to thrive in your career.

 We offer courses for:

Deckhands
Small Vessel Operators
Master Limited, 60 Ton.
Fishing Master 4
STCW MEDs & Refreshers
Master 150, Domestic

We have campus location in:

Nanaimo and North Vancouver, BC.

Why Choose SOS?

At SOS, we are passionate about setting you up for success in the marine industry. Our industry-leading
training prepares you for real-world challenges, helping you take the next step in your career with confidence.

All our instructors are experienced professionals active in the maritime industry. We only hire knowledgeable instructors who are passionate about the topics they teach. As a result, we offer consistently high-quality education and boast one of the highest pass rates compared to other training institutes.

STCW MEDs and Refreshers

Registrations now open for 2025!

 
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STCW MED Basic Safety

STCW Basic Safety (formerly MED A1 + B2)

This Marine Emergency Duties course meets the requirements of TP 4957E and the requirements for Personal Survival Techniques, Basic Firefighting, and Personal Safety and Social Responsibility set out in Table A-VI/1-1, Table A-VI/1-2 and Table A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code, including 2010 Manila amendments.

STCW Proficiency in Survival Craft

This course meets the requirements of TP 4957E and Table A-VI/2-1 of the STCW Convention Specification of the minimum standard of competence in Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Craft.

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting

STCW Advanced Fire Fighting (formerly MED B2 + C)

This course meets the requirements of TP 4957E and the STCW Code Table A-VI/3, Advanced Fire Fighting. This course is required for:

  • Officers and senior ratings who will lead a shipboard fire party.
  • Leaders of fire control teams during onboard fire incidents.
  • Officers and crew designated to oversee firefighting operations on large domestic vessels.
  • Officers and firefighters seeking to enhance their advanced firefighting tactics and leadership skills.
  • Crew members tasked with managing complex fire emergencies.

STCW MED Refreshers

STCW MED Refresher – BST

STCW MED Refersher – BST+PSC

STCW MED Refresher – BST+PSC+AFF

BC Young Fishermen

Scholarship Program

November 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Ryan Masson

Safer Ocean Systems and the BC Young Fishermen Network are teaming up! We are offering a Scholarship Program.  You could receive tuition for a complete Fishing Master 4 program. A Fishing Master 4 can operate Commercial Fishing Vessels of up to 100 Gross Tonnage within 25 nautical miles of shore.  We will help one deserving […]

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Now with Locations in Vancouver and Nanaimo!

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You can Register Online, or by contacting our office

by phone: (250)-668-9145, or email: training@saferoceans.com

Trying to get rid of old Survival Suits, Liferafts, or Safety Gear?

We will buy your used equipment.
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Testimonials

For someone like me who has little or no knowledge of boats it was an eye opener .. I would highly recommend SOS as the training venue for other tour boat operators in need of training.

Sid G

I thoroughly enjoyed the SVOP course – it covered a lot of the same ground that I had taken years ago on various Power Squadron and CYA courses, but it was interesting to hear it from a commercial operator’s point of view. I enjoyed it so much that I felt inclined to try for some more advanced courses (60-ton master, etc.)

Bob J

I really enjoyed my time at SOS while taking the MED A2 course. Not only did Peter teach the class in a way that made it fun and interesting, he went out of his way to make sure the class fully understood each lesson before moving on. I highly recommend Safer Ocean Systems for anyone in need of marine training.

Dan G

If you need any marine training sos is the place to go. Peter has a wealth of knowledge and experience in marine safety and navigation. He is very patient with people that haven’t been to school in a while.He is closely in touch with transport Canada, so he knows what you need to learn.It has been a privilage to have met Peter, Sharon, Rudy and Barry.

-Thanks Again

Mike C

Safer Ocean Systems

Marine Training & Consulting

Nanaimo Location:
711 Poplar Street,
Nanaimo, BC
V9S 5L8

Vancouver Location:
1861 Welch Street,
Unit #104
North Vancouver, BC
V7P 1B7

Phone: 250-668-9145

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Our fall/winter schedule has been released on our Our fall/winter schedule has been released on our website! Check it out online, call us, email us, or send us a message for any more information! 
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We only have ONE space remaining for our May 13th We only have ONE space remaining for our May 13th - May 16th SVOP course at our Nanaimo Campus!

We have a 3 more spaces available for our May 27th - 30th course dates.

Contact us for more information or check out our website.
Ready to dive into a career on the sea? Whether yo Ready to dive into a career on the sea? Whether you are looking to start a new adventure, level up your skills, or refresh your MEDs, we have the training to get you there. Join us! 

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Nanaimo and Vancouver (Limited Space!)

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