What is a Small Vessel (Non-Pleasure Craft)

For the purpose of the SVCP , a small non-pleasure vessel is any vessel that:

This includes, but not limited to:

  • Workboats
  • Passenger vessels
  • Government vessels
  • Commercial vessels 

The SVCP does not currently enrol fishing vessels engaged in commercial fishing activities, or human-powered vessels.

Follow this link to determine the gross tonnage of your vessel

Follow this link for a definition on what defines a passenger.

Follow this link for a definition on what is a fishing vessel.