One of the most important things to do when boating in Alberta is to consider the licensing guidelines. You want to make sure you're using your boat responsibly, and that goes beyond just paying attention to where you're navigating and whether you have the proper safety…
The size of your boat affects how many flares you'll need to carry, as well as the type of flares you'll be required to use. If your vessel's length is six meters or less, you'll need three flares. Boats 12 meters or longer require 12…
To survive a sinking ship, stay calm and get a flotation device, ideally a life raft or life preserver. Move to a higher deck and follow crew instructions. If you have to abandon ship, get away from the wreckage. Once to safety, conserve energy, stay…
To get a boating license in Saskatchewan, you'll need to complete an approved course for your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), which is essentially your Canadian boating license. Once you take the course, you'll need to pass the Transport Canada-approved test at the end. You…
To get a captain's license in Canada for commercial vessel operation, you must get a Certificate of Competency from Transport Canada. Earning this certificate required formal training, a marine medical certificate, documented sea service time, and marine emergency duties training. Note that a captain's license…
