STV Pathfinder and her crew of teenagers prepare for her 55th summer of adventure on the Great Lakes. Before she and her sister ship, TS Playfair, can set sail, both the vessels and their crews need to pass muster on a rigorous set of standards established by Transport Canada. The inspections include:
- general condition of structures, equipment, and their operation
- lifesaving, fire-fighting and fire detection equipment
- watertight and fire-resisting door/window systems
- quick-closing arrangements in fuel system
- main and auxiliary steering gears
- bilge-pumping arrangements and oil record books
- navigation and radio equipment
- ship-side valves
- crew accommodation
- Much more, detailed here at Transport Canada
Her crew must be certified with 150t Master, 60tL Mate, and Marine Emergency Duties level A2.
Find out more about the Brigantines and their summer sailing adventures for teenagers at torontobrigantine.org