Marine FAQs

Here you will find questions and responses about a broad range of marine transportation topics. 

• Pleasure Craft (Office of Boating Safety) 
  • Licensing
  • Operator Card (PCOC)
  • Requirements to enter Canada by private pleasure boat
  • Visitor Information 
• Marine Occupational Health and Safety
• Seafarer Training, Examination & Certification
• Small Vessel Compliance Program (Non-pleasure Craft) (SVCP) 
• Small Vessels - General
• Vessel Compliance Notices (vessel manufacturer or importer)
• Vessel Registry Office
  • Registering a Vessel
  • Small Non-Pleasure Human-Powered Vessels, Small Sailing Vessels, And All Motorized Vessels With 10 Horsepower (7.5 Kilowatt) Or Less
  • Small Non-Pleasure Vessels