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PCOC
Pleasure Craft Operator Card
Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
International Sail and Power Academy Inc., (ISPA) is Accredited by Transport Canada to provide the Pleasure Craft Operator Card course and Boating Safety Test through its ISPA PCOC instructors and affiliated schools.
In Canada, if you operate a boat with a motor and use it for recreation, you need proof of competency — something that shows you have a basic understanding of how to operate your boat safely and know what to do in an emergency.
Proof of competency is required with all motor types (including electric trolling motors) and even when the motor is not in use, such as when sailing.
ISPA PCOC Instructor
You can take the Pleasure Craft Operator Card test with ISPA by using the ISPA PCOC Instructor of your choice.
Contact any of our ISPA PCOC Instructors, listed by province, OR, any of our Registered Schools or ISPA Certified Instructors!
Are You Exempt?
International Sail and Power Academy Inc. (ISPA) is authorized to issue a PCOC to anyone who provides proof that they successfully completed a boating safety course with ISPA prior to April 1, 1999, or holds ISPA Day Skipper certification (must be registered with ISPA).
The documentation provided by applicants seeking to be grandfathered-in must be verified by the course providers.
Applicants shall present objective evidence such as an original paper certificate, boating safety course completion card, database record, course roster, logbook, certification card or other written proof meeting the course provider standard.
Marine Certification
If you are the holder of a marine certificate recognized by Transport Canada, you can carry your certificate (or a copy is acceptable) on board as proof of competency.
If the marine certificate is not issued by Transport Canada and the holder still wishes to obtain his PCOC he will be required to pass the Transport Canada official test.