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Operator Competency Requirements
for
Pleasure Craft Operator Card
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Operator Competency Requirements include all
operators of motorized pleasure craft (boats) used
for recreational purposes. Operators are required to
have proof of competency on board at all times.
These requirements are being
phased in over ten years:
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Operator |
Date effective: |
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All operators born
after April 1, 1983 |
Requirement is now in
effect |
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All persons operating a
craft under 4m (14') in length, including
personal watercraft |
Requirement is now in
effect |
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All boat operators |
September 15, 2009
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Regulations also apply to non-residents of Canada
and whose pleasure craft is in Canada more than 45
consecutive days. An operator card or equivalent
issued to a non-resident by their state or country
will be considered as proof of competency.
These restrictions limit the engine power which
unsupervised and unaccompanied youth may operate.
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Age |
Power restrictions
as of April 1, 1999 |
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Under 12 years of age,
and not directly supervised** |
Can operate a vessel
with no more than 10 hp (7.5 KW) |
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Between 12 years and
under 16 years of age, and not directly
supervised** |
Can operate a vessel
with no more than 40 hp (30 KW) |
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Under 16 years of age |
Not allowed to operate
a PWC*** |
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16 years of age and
over |
No power restrictions |
** Directly supervised means: accompanied and
directly supervised by a person 16 years of age or
older.
***Personal Watercraft
Note: Card is good for life. |
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