The Office of Boating Safety is the division of
Transport Canada
Transport Canada (french: Transports Canada) is the department within the Government of Canada responsible for developing regulations, policies and services of road, rail, marine and air transportation in Canada. It is part of the Transporta ...
that is responsible for overseeing regulations, standards, policies, enforcement, and technical services for
pleasure craft
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels (such as rowing and paddle boats), focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, suc ...
and marine recreation. The OBS delivers prevention-based programs to reduce the safety risks and environmental impacts of boating on Canadian waters.
See also
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Pleasure Craft Operator Card The Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is a document used in Canada as proof of competency to operate a recreational boat with a motor. It is required for any craft fitted with a motor, even if the motor is not in use, for example an auxiliary moto ...
- mandatory boater education in Canada
Relations
External links
* http://www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety/
Transport Canada
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Water transport in Canada
Regulators of Canada