Pleasure Craft Operators Card
All operators of any powered vessel will be required to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator's Card ( PCOC ) and carry it with them while operating the craft.
The Federal Goverment is using a phase-in approach to implement this initiative that will run as follows:
- Sept.15, 1999 - Operators born after April 1, 1983 will require the PCOC. All persons under 16 are prohibited from operating a PWC (Jet Ski). Some other age and power restrictions apply.
- Sept.15, 2002 - All operators of powered craft under 4 meters in length, require the PCOC.
- Sept.15, 2009 - All operators of any powered craft will require the PCOC.
- A fine of $250 can be charged against both the owner and the operator of a vessel for the first offence.
- Renters of powered vessels are required to complete a dockside checklist as proof of competency.
Don't just "get" your card but actually learn safe boating from experienced local boaters while doing so. Take a course from the volunteer instructors of the Shediac Power and Sail Squadron. We offer two options to the public to earn their Pleasure Craft Operators Card:
For the next PCOC certificate course offered by the Squadron via Boat Pro see courses.