Canada SVOP case studies
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The Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) is a Canadian marine certification for operators of small commercial vessels. This page is an independent study resource built to help candidates prepare for SVOP assessment; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Transport Canada or any government body, and it is not an official source of certification requirements. The Canada SVOP case studies are 5 cases and about 3,116 words.
1Water Taxi Over Capacity Plate
A 8.2 m aluminum water taxi is scheduled to leave a small Vancouver Island terminal at 08:00 with 12 people aboard: the operator, one deckhand, and 10 passengers. The vessel's capacity plate states a maximum of 10 persons and 900 kg, including crew and gear.
655 words, about 3 min2Fog, Ferry Corridor, and a Medical Emergency
At 09:40 a 9 m commercial tour vessel is returning to harbour with six passengers when visibility drops to about 80 m in fog. The vessel has a GPS/chartplotter, a VHF radio, a magnetic compass, and an AIS receiver, but no radar.
663 words, about 3 min3Engine Failure Drifting Toward a Lee Shore
At 14:20 a 10 m commercial tour boat is 0.6 nautical miles off a rocky lee shore with six passengers when the engine loses power and will not restart. The wind is 25 knots onshore, seas are 1 m, and the tidal current sets toward shore at about 1.5 knots.
647 words, about 3 min4Fatigue and Crew Shortage on a Morning Charter
A small charter company operates a 12 m vessel with one operator and two crew for up to 12 passengers. On Friday the operator was on duty from 05:30 to 18:30, then did maintenance and paperwork until 21:00.
570 words, about 3 min5Cold-Water Person Overboard From a Workboat
On a cool April morning, an 8 m workboat with two crew is setting a marker buoy in a bay. Water temperature is 6 C, air 8 C, wind 15 knots, sea 0.5 m.
581 words, about 3 min