BITEME Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Just got of the phone with my Commander I have been selected as one of the few in the Central Arctic region to sit a Course in June MED. A-3 (Marine Emergency Duties Course) This course provides basic safety training for crewmembers on:· Fishing vessels not more than 150 GT; · Small commercial vessels not more than 150 GT, including passenger vessels, with unberthed accommodation only, but not including ferries, on Home Trade IV and Minor Waters voyages. This is an 8-hour course, done in one day. The exam is a simple 25 question multiple choice. You receive your certification upon successful completion. I.D. is required. (CDN#s are now required by Transport Canada) SVOP (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Course) This is a stand-alone course addressing the particular needs for some minimum standards of training for operators of: · Commercial vessels, other than tugs, up to 5 Gross Tonnage operating not more than 25 miles offshore · Fishing vessels up to 15 Gross Tonnage or 12 meters overall length operating not more than 25 miles offshore. This is a 26 hour course and is done in 3 days from 8:30 a.m. each day. The course ends with a 40-question multiple-choice exam which if successfully completed gives you your certificate. I. D. Is required. (CDN#s are now required by Transport Canada) I kinda feel like a full spread peacock at the moment im excited Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 That's awesome! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubris21 Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Good for you Peter! Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 They picked the right person Peter. Congrat's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 That's great Peter, Congrats!!!! When is the course so I know to keep an eye out for your report Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdfast Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Awesome, Go For it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCHER Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Way to go Brother!!!!!!!!!! Just teach them how to chuck past the gunnels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icedude Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 VERY cool-good on yah! some dudes got all the luck enjoy! Paul Take A Kid Fishing--Pefferlaw ON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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