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Description

This course was developed to comply with the requirements of the Marine Personnel Regulations on minimum training in personal survival techniques and fire fighting for Canadian seafarers sailing on board passenger vessels, workboats or fishing vessels engaged on a voyage in Canadian waters.

Learning Outcomes

This course will:

  • Provide seafarers with basic understanding of the hazards related to the marine environment and their own vessel, and of how to prevent shipboard incidents including fire
  • Provide seafarers with the knowledge they need to raise and react to alarms and deal with emergencies
  • Ensure seafarers are able to provide assistance in fire and abandonment situations
  • Provide seafarers with the knowledge and skills to help in their own survival and rescue
  • Teach seafarers the proper procedures for maintaining emergency equipment according to manufacturer guidelines
  • Provide seafarers with the knowledge to maintain the appropriate record-keeping procedures for safety equipment
  • Ensure that crew members of passenger vessels have the knowledge and skills necessary to keep passengers safe and help them survive an emergency
  • Enable crew members of passenger vessels to plan, organize and carry out safety drills so the passengers will be aware of safety equipment and procedures.

Credential Awarded

Certificate of Achievement

Prerequisites

A person must be at least 15 years of age to take the DVS course

Before attending this course, you must take an online fatigue management course from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.

A Candidate Document Number (CDN) is required to complete this course. If you already have a Candidate Document Number (CDN), there is no cost to complete the Fatigue Management course.

If you don’t yet have a CDN, you can apply for one through Transport Canada using this link.

To access the Fatigue Management at Sea course, visit the CCOHS registration page and follow these steps:

• Step 1: Register with the CCOHS.

• Step 2: Sign-in using the password provided in the registration confirmation email.

Please note, free access is provided to Canadian seafarers courtesy of Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security. Once you’re done the course, make sure to print a copy of your training certificate. This certificate proves that you’ve completed the training and you will need to provide a copy to shortcoursehelp@mi.mun.ca prior to attending. 

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Notes

Please bring a change of clothes and a towel daily for practical sessions. Dress for prevailing weather conditions **NO WARM CLOTHING WILL BE PROVIDED**

Please be advised that daily course schedules are subject to change and all participants should be prepared for course deliveries outside normal business hours (i.e. evenings and weekends). You will be notified if any such change is necessary. In the event of inclement weather, students should visit www.mi.mun.ca for important announcements regarding class cancellations and rescheduling. Announcements regarding class cancellations will also be on local radio stations.

If you are eligible to receive a T2202A for tax purposes, they will be available on Short Course Registration in February of the following year. Students are advised to log into your Destiny account in order to print a copy of your T2202A form.

>Information regarding Marine Institute cancellation policy is provided during checkout. Should you have any questions in this regard, please contact shortcoursehelp@mi.mun.ca.

If you have any questions regarding your account with the Marine Institute, please contact the Finance Department at (709) 778-0200.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Dec 01, 2025
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Dec 02, 2025 to Dec 03, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
26.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Vessel Safety non-credit $950.00
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Dec 03, 2025
Type
Discussion
Days
Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Dec 04, 2025 to Dec 05, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
26.0
Location
  • Burin
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Vessel Safety non-credit $950.00
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Dec 17, 2025
Type
Discussion
Days
Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Dec 18, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
26.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Vessel Safety non-credit $950.00
Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jan 12, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jan 13, 2026 to Jan 14, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
26.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Vessel Safety non-credit $950.00
Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jan 26, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jan 27, 2026 to Jan 28, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
26.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Vessel Safety non-credit $950.00
Type
Discussion
Days
W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Feb 04, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Feb 05, 2026 to Feb 06, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
26.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Vessel Safety non-credit $950.00
Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Feb 16, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Feb 17, 2026 to Feb 18, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
26.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Vessel Safety non-credit $950.00
Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 02, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 03, 2026 to Mar 04, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
26.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Vessel Safety non-credit $950.00
Type
Discussion
Days
M
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 30, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 31, 2026 to Apr 01, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
26.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Vessel Safety non-credit $950.00
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