SVOP, Small Vessel Operators Proficiency A 26-hour, 4 day course approved by Transport Canada. Available in Sidney. Courses for 2018: Nov. 17-20, Dec 8-11. Classes for 2018: Jan. 26-29, Mar. 2-5, Mar. 30-April 2, April 27-30, May 25-28, June 22-25, Sept. 7-10, Oct. 5-8, Nov. 9-12 and Dec. 7-10. For Operators of commercials vessels, other than tugs, up to 5 GT operating not more than 25 miles offshore and fishing vessels up to 15 GT or 12 meters overall, operating not more than 25 miles offshore. I travel anywhere in Canada to provide this course. This course is a stand alone course requiring pre-reading and a one time exam. A CDN number is not required but suggested.