The Motorboat Operator Training Course (MOTC) was adopted by the SBSA in 2015 and is derived from the Department of Interior – US Fish and Wildlife Service Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC). The SBSA MOTC teaches the same curricula as the US-DOI MOCC, meets the same minimum standards and is recognized as an equivalent course to the MOCC by the National Conservation Training Center. Final operator authorization rests with the participants home institution or agency.
The MOTC reviews the minimum requirements for safe operation of motorboats and includes a review of legal requirements, preparations, navigation, operations, emergency procedures, rescue, self rescue, trailering, fire suppression and basic seamanship. This comprehensive, 24 hours course includes both classroom and on-the-water instruction, most often taught over three days. There is an on-the-water practical exam during which the student must demonstrate certain skills to pass as well as a written exam.
More information can be found on the US Fish & Wildlife Service MOCC website. The SBSA has used the MOCC as a foundation for the development of a Motorboat Operator Training Course (MOTC) which uses the same standards and curricula, is generally provided to non-DOI institutions and members and depending on the agency, reciprocity may be limited. Contact the SBSA for more information on the MOCC, MOTC and other course offerings.
Documents For Teaching The MOTC
Due to large file size we suggest you use the NCTC links provided in the next section.
These documents are provided as an aid to field teaching the MOCC. Documents are apx. 24″ x 36″ color and should be printed full size and laminated for use during instruction. Kindest regards to James Fitzgerald of Bodega Marine Laboratory who created these documents by hand.
Boating Safety Instruction
Motorboat Operator Training Course
The MOTC reviews the minimum requirements for safe operation of motorboats and includes a review of legal requirements, preparations, navigation, operations, emergency procedures, rescue, self rescue, trailering, fire suppression and basic seamanship. This comprehensive, 24 hours course includes both classroom and on-the-water instruction, most often taught over three days. There is an on-the-water practical exam during which the student must demonstrate certain skills to pass as well as a written exam.
More information can be found on the US Fish & Wildlife Service MOCC website. The SBSA has used the MOCC as a foundation for the development of a Motorboat Operator Training Course (MOTC) which uses the same standards and curricula, is generally provided to non-DOI institutions and members and depending on the agency, reciprocity may be limited. Contact the SBSA for more information on the MOCC, MOTC and other course offerings.
Documents For Teaching The MOTC
Due to large file size we suggest you use the NCTC links provided in the next section.
USFWS/NCTC Documents For The MOCC
These documents are prepared by the USFWS/NCTC. More information can be found on the USFWS website.
Flip Charts For MOTC Field Presentations
These documents are provided as an aid to field teaching the MOCC. Documents are apx. 24″ x 36″ color and should be printed full size and laminated for use during instruction. Kindest regards to James Fitzgerald of Bodega Marine Laboratory who created these documents by hand.
Other Instructional Documents (Non-SBSA)