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Certificates that move you up

• Small vessel operator proficiency

  Lets you command a small commercial vessel. Fish Safe BC lists it among its core courses.

• Fishing master certificates

  Transport Canada certificates in four levels that qualify you to command larger vessels further offshore.

• Restricted operator certificate for marine radio

  Required to legally use the boat's radio.

• Marine emergency duties

  Survival, firefighting and first aid at sea. The baseline for working on deck.

• Marine diesel mechanics

  A mechanic who can also fish is always on a crew list.