Captain's License Canada: How to Get One in 2026

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…

How is Safe Speed Defined for Vessels in Canada?

Throughout Canada, "safe speed" is defined as the speed that allows your vessel to stop at a safe distance and/or take appropriate action to avoid an accident, based on prevailing conditions. By following the safe speed rule, boating enthusiasts can reduce collisions on Canada's waterways.

How to Get a Boating License in Alberta

To get your Canada boating license, which is officially called a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), you'll need to complete a Transport Canada-approved boating safety course. After completing the course, you must take and pass the final exam. You'll then be able to print a temporary…

Who Needs a Sask Boat License?

If you operate a motorized boat in Saskatchewan, you need a Sask boat license (otherwise known as the Pleasure Craft Operator Card) to comply with Transport Canada regulations on area waterways. The PCOC is a national certification that proves you have passed a boating safety…