Interpretation

• 1 (1) The following definitions apply in these Regulations.

  Act

  Act means the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. (Loi)

  Administration

  Administration means

  • (a) in respect of a Canadian vessel, the Minister; and

  • (b) in respect of a foreign vessel, the administration of the state whose flag the vessel is entitled to fly. (Administration)

  air cushion vessel

  air cushion vessel or ACV means a vessel designed so that the whole or a significant part of its weight can be supported, whether at rest or in motion, by a continuously generated cushion of air dependent for its effectiveness on the proximity of the vessel to the surface over which it operates. (aéroglisseur)

  applicant

  applicant means a person who applies to obtain, renew or replace a certificate or an endorsement issued under Part 1 or 2. (candidat)

  approved cadet training program

  approved cadet training program means a training program in either navigation or marine engineering, depending on the certificate or position sought, listed in the Department of Transport Standard TP 10655, Approved Training Courses. (programme de formation approuvé de cadets)

  approved training course

  approved training course means a course that has been approved in accordance with section 114. (cours de formation approuvé)

  approved training program

  approved training program means a training program approved in accordance with section 114, given by a recognized institution and forming an integral part of the requirements for obtaining a certificate or an endorsement that, in cases provided for in these Regulations, may be credited to the applicant in lieu of a specified part of either the qualifying service or the examinations required for a certificate or an endorsement. (programme de formation approuvé)

  ARPA

  ARPA means an approved training course in simulated electronic navigation (SEN) entitled Automatic Radar Plotting Aids. (APRA)

  assistant engineer

  assistant engineer means a person, other than a rating, who is in training to become an engineer. (officier mécanicien adjoint)

  ballast control operator

  ballast control operator, in respect of an MOU, has the same meaning as in IMO Resolution A.891(21), Recommendations on Training of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units, or in any other resolution that replaces it. (opérateur des commandes de ballasts)

  barge supervisor

  barge supervisor, in respect of an MOU, has the same meaning as in IMO Resolution A.891(21), Recommendations on Training of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units, or in any other resolution that replaces it. (superviseur de barge)

  certificated person

  certificated person means, in respect of the manning of a survival craft, a person who holds

  • (a) a Master or Mate certificate valid for the vessel on which the craft is carried;

  • (b) a Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats certificate or endorsement; or

  • (c) a Restricted Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats certificate that is valid for the vessel on which the person is employed. (personne brevetée)

  chemical tanker

  chemical tanker has the same meaning as in chapter I of the STCW Convention. (bâtiment-citerne pour produits chimiques)

  chief engineer

  chief engineer means the engineer officer responsible for the mechanical propulsion and the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and electrical installations of a vessel. (chef mécanicien)

  chief mate

  chief mate means, in respect of a vessel other than an MOU, the officer next in rank to the master and on whom the command and charge of the vessel falls in the event of the incapacity of the master. (premier officier de pont)

  coasting trade

  coasting trade has the same meaning as in subsection 2(1) of the Coasting Trade Act. (cabotage)

  complement

  complement means the master and the persons who constitute the crew of a vessel. (effectif)

  day work

  day work means duties, other than watchkeeping, that are performed at sea on board a vessel involving the overhaul or maintenance of machinery in an engine room or boiler room, or on auxiliaries outside the engine room or boiler room. (tâches quotidiennes)

  deck officer

  deck officer or mate means a person, other than the master, a pilot or a rating, who holds a certificate that authorizes them to be the person in charge of the deck watch. (officier de pont)

  dynamically positioned

  dynamically positioned means, in respect of an MOU, that the MOU is held in position over a well wholly or partly by means of propulsion units. (positionnement dynamique)

  engineer

  engineer means any person who may be in charge of the engineering watch, whether or not the person holds an Engineer certificate. (officier mécanicien)

  engine-room rating

  engine-room rating means a rating who forms part of the engineering watch as the assistant to an engineer, but does not include a rating whose duties while on watch are of an unskilled nature. (matelot de la salle des machines)

  examiner

  examiner means a marine safety inspector authorized under subsection 11(2) of the Act to administer examinations to any applicant and whose functions include auditing training programs and courses and making recommendations to the Minister with respect to the approval of training courses and programs. (examinateur)

  fishing vessel

  fishing vessel means a vessel used for commercially catching, harvesting or transporting fish or other living marine resources but does not include a vessel that is 24 m or more in length whose sole participation in those activities is in respect of the catch or harvest of another vessel or aquaculture facility. (bâtiment de pêche)

  fitting out

  fitting out means the time spent preparing a vessel for its operation during which time it is possible to substantially train an engineer, a rating or an assistant engineer. (remise en fonction)

  Great Lakes Basin

  Great Lakes Basin means the waters of the Great Lakes, their connecting and tributary waters and the St. Lawrence River as far as the lower exit of the St. Lambert Lock at Montréal in the Province of Quebec. (bassin des Grands Lacs)

  high-speed craft

  high-speed craft means a craft certified by the Administration as meeting the requirements of the HSC Code. (engin à grande vitesse)

  HSC Code

  HSC Code means

  • (a) in the case of a high-speed craft referred to in sections 1.3.1 to 1.3.6 of the International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft, 2000, that Code; and

  • (b) in the case of all other high-speed crafts, the International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft, 1994. (Recueil HSC)

  IMO

  IMO means the International Maritime Organization. (OMI)

  in charge of the deck watch

  in charge of the deck watch means, in respect of a person, a person who has immediate charge of the navigation, manoeuvring, or operation of a vessel but does not include a pilot. (chargé du quart à la passerelle)

  inland voyage

  inland voyage has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations. (voyage en eaux internes)

  inland waters of Canada

  inland waters of Canada has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations. (eaux internes du Canada)

  international voyage

  international voyage means a voyage between a place in Canada and a place not in Canada or between places not in Canada. (voyage international)

  laying up

  laying up means the time spent preparing a vessel for periods of inactivity, during which time it is possible to substantially train an engineer, a rating or an assistant engineer. (mise au repos)

  length

  length means registered length unless otherwise specified. (longueur)

  limited, contiguous waters voyage

  limited, contiguous waters voyage means a near coastal voyage, Class 1 limited to the waters contiguous to Canada, the United States (except Hawaii) and Saint Pierre and Miquelon. (voyage limité en eaux contiguës)

  liquefied gas tanker

  liquefied gas tanker has the same meaning as in chapter I of the STCW Convention. (bâtiment-citerne pour gaz liquéfié)

  maintenance supervisor

  maintenance supervisor, in respect of an MOU, has the same meaning as in IMO Resolution A.891(21), Recommendations on Training of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units, or in any other resolution that replaces it. (chef de l’entretien)

  marine industry association

  marine industry association means any grouping of owners of vessels operating under the Canadian flag that uses marine medical examiners for the medical examination of seafarers working on those vessels. (association de propriétaires de l’industrie maritime)

  marine medical examiner

  marine medical examiner means a physician who is designated by the Minister under section 268 to perform the examinations referred to in Division 8 of Part 2. (médecin examinateur de la marine)

  MED

  MED or marine emergency duties means marine emergency duties taught at a recognized institution. (FUMoufonctions d’urgence en mer)

  Minister

  Minister means the Minister of Transport. (ministre)

  mobile offshore unit

  mobile offshore unit or MOU has the same meaning as in IMO Resolution A.891(21), Recommendations on Training of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units, or in any other resolution that replaces it. (unité mobile au large ou UML)

  motor vessel

  motor vessel means a vessel whose propulsive power is derived from an internal combustion engine. (bâtiment à moteur)

  MOU/self-elevating

  MOU/self-elevating, MOU/self-propelled and MOU/surface have the same meanings, respectively, as in IMO Resolution A.891(21), Recommendations on Training of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units, or in any other resolution that replaces it. (UML/auto-élévatrice, UML/autopropulsée et UML/surface)

  near coastal voyage, Class 1

  near coastal voyage, Class 1 means a voyage

  • (a) that is not a sheltered waters voyage or a near coastal voyage, Class 2;

  • (b) that is between places in Canada, the United States (except Hawaii), Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the West Indies, Mexico or Central America, or on the northeast coast of South America, including on any navigable waters connected with that coast; and

  • (c) during which a vessel is always

    • (i) north of latitude 6°N, and

    • (ii) 200 nautical miles or less from shore or above the continental shelf. (voyage à proximité du littoral, classe 1)

  near coastal voyage, Class 2

  near coastal voyage, Class 2 means a voyage

  • (a) that is not a sheltered waters voyage; and

  • (b) during which a vessel is always

    • (i) 25 nautical miles or less from shore in waters contiguous to Canada, the United States (except Hawaii) or Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and

    • (ii) 100 nautical miles or less from a place of refuge. (voyage à proximité du littoral, classe 2)

  offshore installation manager

  offshore installation manager, in respect of an MOU, has the same meaning as in IMO Resolution A.891(21), Recommendations on Training of Personnel on Mobile Offshore Units, or in any other resolution that replaces it. (chef de l’installation au large)

  oil tanker

  oil tanker has the same meaning as in chapter I of the STCW Convention. (pétrolier)

  passenger-carrying vessel

  passenger-carrying vessel means a vessel that carries one or more passengers. (bâtiment transportant des passagers)

  passenger submersible craft

  passenger submersible craft means a vessel designed to be a passenger-carrying vessel and that can operate under water by relying on surface support, such as from a floating vessel or shore facility, for continued monitoring and for recharging

  • (a) electrical power;

  • (b) high-pressure air; or

  • (c) life-support systems. (engin submersible transportant des passagers)

  place

  place, in respect of a voyage, means

  • (a) a port; or

  • (b) a marine installation or vessel that is used for loading or unloading vessels. (lieu)

  Pollution Convention

  Pollution Convention means the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, signed at London on November 2, 1973, and the Protocol of 1978 relating to the Convention, signed at London on February 17, 1978, and any amendments, whenever made, to Protocol I, the Annexes or the Appendices to that Convention. (Convention sur la pollution)

  propulsive power

  propulsive power means the power in kilowatts that is specified in a vessel’s certificate of registry or the total installed power in kilowatts that can be directed to propel the vessel, whichever is greater. (puissance de propulsion)

  qualifying service

  qualifying service means service credited to an applicant in order for them to meet the experience requirements for a certificate or an endorsement issued under Part 1. (service admissible)

  radio watch

  radio watch means the period during which a member of the complement is required to be at the ship station and in charge of communications. (veille radioélectrique)

  rated generator capacity

  rated generator capacity means the aggregate capacity obtained by adding together the individually rated capacities of all of the generators on a vessel. (capacité nominale de production d’énergie électrique)

  rating

  rating means a member of the complement of a vessel other than the master or an officer. (matelot)

  recognized institution

  recognized institution means a training institution, designated by the Minister, that administers, in accordance with the established practices and requirements of the domestic and international marine industry, approved training courses and approved training programs for the purpose of giving applicants the training necessary to obtain a training certificate, a certificate of competency or an endorsement issued or required under these Regulations. (établissement reconnu)

  registered nurse

  registered nurse means a person registered or licensed as a nurse under the laws of a province. (infirmier autorisée)

  sailing vessel

  sailing vessel means a vessel that has sufficient sail area for navigation under sails alone, whether or not fitted with mechanical means of propulsion. (bâtiment à voile)

  sea area A2

  sea area A2, sea area A3 and sea area A4 have the same meanings, respectively, as in Chapter IV of SOLAS. (zone océanique A2, zone océanique A3etzone océanique A4)

  seafarer

  seafarer means a person who is employed or is to be employed in any capacity on board a vessel. (navigant)

  sea service

  sea service means a period of qualifying service spent by a person employed on board a vessel and includes service while the vessel is in port, loading or unloading, at anchor, in refit or in dry-dock, if that service forms part of a voyage. (service en mer)

  second engineer

  second engineer means the engineer next to the chief engineer in the line of authority. (officier mécanicien en second)

  SEN

  SEN means an approved training course in simulated electronic navigation. (NES)

  sheltered waters voyage

  sheltered waters voyage has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Vessel Safety Certificates Regulations. (voyage en eaux abritées)

  SIM

  SIM means an examination on simulated electronic navigation administered by an examiner. (SIM)

  SOLAS

  SOLAS means the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1974, and the Protocol of 1988 relating to the Convention. (SOLAS)

  stationary MOU

  stationary MOU means an MOU that is not underway, that is not maintaining position by means of thrusters or dynamic positioning or that does not keep the propulsion unit in standby mode. (UML stationnaire)

  STCW Code

  STCW Code means the Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code adopted under the STCW Convention. (Code STCW)

  STCW Convention

  STCW Convention means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978. (Convention STCW)

  steamship

  steamship means a vessel whose propulsive power is derived from boilers and steam engines. (bâtiment à vapeur)

  TP 2293

  TP 2293 means the standard entitled The Examination and Certification of Seafarers, published by the Department of Transport. (TP 2293)

  TP 4957

  TP 4957 means the standard entitled Marine Emergency Duties Training Courses, published by the Department of Transport. (TP 4957)

  TP 10937

  TP 10937 means the standard entitled Mobile Offshore Unit Training Courses, published by the Department of Transport. (TP 10937)

  training certificate

  training certificate means a document issued by a recognized institution evidencing the holder’s successful completion of an approved training program or approved training course. (certificat de formation)

  tug

  tug means a vessel used exclusively in operations associated with towing another vessel or a floating object astern or alongside or in pushing another vessel or a floating object ahead. (remorqueur)

  unlimited voyage

  unlimited voyage means a voyage that is not a sheltered waters voyage, a near coastal voyage, Class 2 or a near coastal voyage, Class 1. (voyage illimité)

  vessel of open construction

  vessel of open construction means a vessel of which less than 50% of the length is covered full width, at or above the gunwale level, by decks or permanent enclosures. (bâtiment non ponté)

  watch

  watch means

  • (a) in respect of a vessel, that part of the complement that is required for the purpose of attending to the navigation, communications, machinery and security of the vessel, including, under the conditions of subsection 215(2), the master; and

  • (b) in respect of a member of the complement, the period during which the member is required to be on call or the physical presence of the member is required

  • (i) on the bridge or deck, in the case of the master, a mate or a deck rating, or

  • (ii) in the engine room, in the case of an engineer or engine-room rating. (quart)

  wing-in-ground craft

  wing-in-ground craft has the same meaning as in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972. (navion)

• (2) For the purposes of these Regulations,

  • (a) in section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code, every reference to the “International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972” shall be read as a reference to the Collision Regulations;

  • (b) in section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code, every reference to the Radio Regulations shall be read as a reference to the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020; and

  • (c) in IMO Resolution A.890(21), Principles of Safe Manning, or any other resolution that replaces it, every reference to “company” shall be read to mean “authorized representative” and every reference to an approved “Ship’s Security Plan” shall be read to mean a “vessel security plan” as approved by the Minister under the Marine Transportation Security Regulations by the Minister.

• (3) For the purpose of these Regulations, every reference to ro-ro passenger ship in a document incorporated by reference in these Regulations means ro-ro vessel that is a passenger-carrying vessel and every reference to air cushion vehicle means air cushion vessel.

• (4) Except as otherwise indicated in these Regulations, any reference to a document incorporated by reference into these Regulations is a reference to the document as amended from time to time.

• (5) For the purpose of interpreting any material incorporated by reference into these Regulations, “should” shall be read to mean “shall”.

• (6) In the event of an inconsistency between a definition in any material incorporated by reference into these Regulations and any other definition in these Regulations, that other definition prevails to the extent of the inconsistency.

• (7) For the purposes of these Regulations and of all provisions of the Guidelines for Conducting Pre-sea and Periodic Medical Fitness Examinations for Seafarers, “medical standards” shall be read to mean the medical standards set out in those Guidelines and the additional standards provided in subsection 270(1).

• (8) For the purposes of interpreting the STCW Convention, sea service has the same meaning as in subsection (1).

• (9) For the purposes of interpreting the STCW Convention and the STCW Code, Administration has the same meaning as in subsection (1).

Application

2 In these Regulations,

• (a) Part 1 applies to applicants for a certificate of competency or an endorsement; and

• (b) Part 2 applies in respect of Canadian vessels, other than pleasure craft, everywhere and in respect of foreign vessels in Canadian waters.

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PART 1Certification

Certificates of Competency

100 The Minister may issue the following certificates:

• (a) Master Mariner;

• (b) Master, Near Coastal;

• (c) Master 3 000 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal;

• (d) Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal;

• (e) Master 3 000 Gross Tonnage, Domestic;

• (f) Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic;

• (g) Master 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic;

• (h) Master, Limited;

• (i) Chief Mate;

• (j) Chief Mate, Near Coastal;

• (k) Watchkeeping Mate;

• (l) Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal;

• (m) Chief Mate 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic;

• (n) Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic;

• (o) Chief Mate, Limited;

• (p) Fishing Master, First Class;

• (q) Fishing Master, Second Class;

• (r) Fishing Master, Third Class;

• (s) Fishing Master, Fourth Class;

• (t) Certificate of Service as Master of a Fishing Vessel of Less Than 60 Gross Tonnage;

• (u) First-class Engineer, Motor Ship;

• (v) First-class Engineer, Steamship;

• (w) Second-class Engineer, Motor Ship;

• (x) Second-class Engineer, Steamship;

• (y) Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship;

• (z) Third-class Engineer, Steamship;

• (aa) Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship;

• (bb) Fourth-class Engineer, Steamship;

• (cc) Watchkeeping Engineer, Motor-driven Fishing Vessel;

• (dd) Small Vessel Machinery Operator;

• (ee) Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class I;

• (ff) Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class II;

• (gg) Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats;

• (hh) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats;

• (ii) Restricted Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats;

• (jj) Passenger Safety Management;

• (kk) Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels);

• (ll) Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization;

• (mm) Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization;

• (nn) Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation;

• (oo) Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation in Arctic Waters (North of 60° N);

• (pp) Supervisor of a Chemical Transfer Operation;

• (qq) Supervisor of a Liquefied Gas Transfer Operation;

• (rr) High-Speed Craft (HSC) Type Rating;

• (ss) Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Type Rating;

• (tt) Able Seafarer;

• (uu) Bridge Watch Rating;

• (vv) Engine-room Rating;

• (ww) Ship’s Cook;

• (xx) Compass Adjuster;

• (yy) Offshore Installation Manager, MOU/surface;

• (zz) Offshore Installation Manager, MOU/self-elevating;

• (aaa) Barge Supervisor, MOU/surface;

• (bbb) Barge Supervisor, MOU/self-elevating;

• (ccc) Maintenance Supervisor, MOU/surface;

• (ddd) Maintenance Supervisor, MOU/self-elevating; and

• (eee) Ballast Control Operator.

Order of Priorities for Certificates

101 The certificates referred to in paragraphs 100(u) to (ff) and (vv) are ranked as follows, with a higher ranking certificate entitling its holder to all of the rights and privileges of the holder of any lower ranking certificate:

• (a) the certificates referred to in paragraphs 100(u), (w), (y), (aa), (cc), (dd) and (vv) rank from highest to lowest;

• (b) the certificates referred to in paragraphs 100(v), (x), (z), (bb) and (vv) rank from highest to lowest; and

• (c) the certificates referred to in paragraphs 100(ee) and (ff) rank from highest to lowest.

Endorsements

• 102 (1) The Minister may issue the following endorsements:

  • (a) Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization;

  • (b) Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization;

  • (c) Specialized Oil Tanker Training;

  • (d) Specialized Chemical Tanker Training;

  • (e) Specialized Liquefied Gas Tanker Training;

  • (f) Passenger Safety Management;

  • (g) Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels);

  • (h) Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats;

  • (i) Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats;

  • (j) Chief Engineer, Motor Ship;

  • (k) Chief Engineer, Steamship;

  • (l) Second Engineer, Motor Ship;

  • (m) Second Engineer, Steamship;

  • (n) Fore and Aft Sailing Vessel, Unlimited;

  • (o) Square Rig Sailing Vessel, Unlimited;

  • (p) Fore and Aft Sailing Vessel, Seasonal (April 15 to November 1);

  • (q) Square Rig Sailing Vessel, Seasonal (April 15 to November 1);

  • (r) Limited, Contiguous Waters Voyage, in respect of the following certificates of competency:

    • (i) Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic,

    • (ii) Master 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic,

    • (iii) Chief Mate 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic, and

    • (iv) Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic; and

  • (s) Passenger Submersible Craft.

• (2) The Minister shall issue an endorsement only in relation to a certificate of competency that the Minister has issued.

Period of Validity of Training Courses for a New Certificate or Endorsement

• 103 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (4), a certificate or an endorsement in respect of which successful completion of a training course in any of the following subject-matters is required may only be issued if the course was successfully completed within the 5 years before the application date for issuance of the certificate or endorsement:

  • (a) marine emergency duties;

  • (b) simulated electronic navigation; and

  • (c) propulsive plant simulation.

• (2) If an applicant has successfully completed a course referred to in subsection (1) more than 5 years before the application date for issuance of the certificate or endorsement, then the following course equivalency shall be accepted:

  • (a) a training testimonial indicating that they have successfully completed a refresher training course in that subject within the 5 years before the application date for issuance of the certificate or endorsement;

  • (b) at least 12 months of service on board one or more vessels, performing deck or engine-room duties, as applicable, within the 5 years before the application date for issuance of the certificate or endorsement, supported, in the case of a training course in marine emergency duties, by a testimonial attesting to competent participation in emergency drills; or

  • (c) at least 3 months of service on board one or more vessels, performing deck or engine-room duties, as applicable, in the 12-month period before the application date for issuance of the certificate or endorsement, supported, in the case of a training course in marine emergency duties, by a testimonial attesting to competent participation in emergency drills.

• (3) The successful completion of a course that was taken for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of competency or an endorsement remains valid for life once that certificate or endorsement has been obtained, except in the case of the following courses:

  • (a) a course referred to in subsection (1);

  • (b) a first aid course;

  • (c) a course with respect to tankers; and

  • (d) a course with respect to passenger-carrying vessels.

• (4) A course in marine emergency duties listed in any of the tables to sections 123 to 182 and Schedule 1 to this Part setting out the requirements applicable to the various certificates of competency and endorsements may be substituted by a course identified in TP 4957 as being equivalent if that course was successfully completed before this section comes into force.

Exchanges or Renewals of Certificates and Endorsements

104 Except in the cases set out in section 105, the holder of a Master, a Mate or an Engineer certificate that was issued before the day on which this section comes into force, that has not been renewed under these Regulations and that is set out in column 1 of Schedule 1 to this Part may obtain, in order to continue to have a certificate that is valid for use at sea and at the latest on the date of the expiry of the certificate, on application, an exchange of that certificate for one of the corresponding certificates set out in column 3 having, where applicable, the endorsement and limitation set out in column 4 of that item, and for that purpose the holder shall meet the requirements set out in column 2 of that item or paragraph, if any, and the requirements of section 106 or 107, as the case may be.

105 An applicant who holds any one of the certificates referred to in column 1 of paragraphs 10(e), 22(b), 24(e), 25(b), 26(b) and 27(b), items 28 to 33, paragraphs 38(a) or (b), 39(a) or (b) and items 40 and 41 of Schedule 1 to this Part may, in order to continue to have a certificate that is valid for use at sea, obtain, on application, a renewal of the certificate, subject to any limitations mentioned on the certificate after its renewal or that are set out in column 1 of the corresponding item or paragraph, if the applicant meets the requirements set out in column 2, if any, and the requirements of section 106 or 107, as the case may be.

• 106 (1) An applicant for the renewal of a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 100(a) to (t), (yy) to (bbb) and (eee) or that has been renewed under section 105 shall meet one of the following requirements:

  • (a) acquire the service set out in subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a training testimonial indicating that they have successfully completed, within the 5 years before the application date for renewal, a refresher training course in marine emergency duties at the level applicable to the certificate sought to be renewed, and have passed, within that same period,

    • (i) in the case of a certificate referred to in paragraph 100(h) or (o), a practical and oral examination on general seamanship applicable to the vessel in respect of which renewal of the certificate is sought, in accordance with the vessel’s gross tonnage, and

    • (ii) in the case of any other certificate, a written examination on navigation safety and an oral examination on general seamanship; or

  • (c) provide the examiner with training testimonials indicating that they have successfully completed, within the 5 years before the application date for renewal, the following courses at the level applicable to the certificate sought:

    • (i) ship management, and

    • (ii) refresher training course in marine emergency duties.

• (2) An applicant who chooses to meet the requirements of paragraph (1)(a) shall acquire the following service:

  • (a) subject to subsection (3), at least 12 months of sea service on board one or more vessels as a master or mate in charge of the deck watch or on board one or more MOUs as an offshore installation manager, a barge supervisor or a ballast control operator acquired within the 5 years before the application date for renewal of the certificate;

  • (b) subject to subsection (3), at least 3 months of sea service on board one or more vessels as a master, mate or supernumerary mate performing watchkeeping duties, or on board one or more MOUs as an offshore installation manager, a barge supervisor or a ballast control operator acquired within the 12 months immediately before the application date for renewal of the certificate;

  • (c) at least 24 months of service, within the 5 years before the application date for renewal of the certificate, performing duties in any of the following marine-related positions:

    • (i) a shore captain, marine superintendent or operations manager while employed by the authorized representative of a vessel,

    • (ii) a licensed ship’s pilot assigned to pilotage duties or an operations manager employed by a pilotage authority,

    • (iii) a marine surveyor or marine inspector performing duties relating to the survey or inspection of vessels or vessels’ equipment or cargoes,

    • (iv) a harbour master, dock master, berth master, deputy harbour master, deputy dock master or deputy berth master,

    • (v) a watchkeeper or supervisor of port operations, vessel traffic services or a search and rescue centre,

    • (vi) a hydrographic surveyor,

    • (vii) an instructor or training officer in nautical subjects, employed at a recognized institution or by an authorized representative,

    • (viii) an examiner of masters and mates,

    • (ix) a casualty investigator engaged in investigating marine casualties,

    • (x) a person engaged in marine emergency response planning or vessel’s operations, or

    • (xi) an officer or representative of a trade union, as defined in the Canada Labour Code, whose duties include

      • (A) involvement in marine casualty investigations,

      • (B) liaising with or providing assistance to government bodies such as the Department of Transport and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, and

      • (C) participating in the development of policy with respect to the training of ship’s officers; or

  • (d) an equivalent prorated combination of the requirements set out in paragraphs (a) to (c).

• (3) In the case of a certificate referred to in paragraph 100(h) or (o), the sea service must be acquired on board the vessel or vessels for which it is valid and in the area of operation specified on the certificate.

• 107 (1) An applicant for the renewal of an Engineer certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 100(u) to (dd), (ccc) and (ddd) shall meet one of the following requirements:

  • (a) acquire the service set out in subsection (3);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a training testimonial indicating that they have successfully completed, within the 5 years before the application date for renewal, a refresher training course in marine emergency duties at the level applicable to the certificate sought, pass within that same period a written or oral examination on general engineering knowledge and at any time, have successfully completed a course in propulsive plant simulation at the level applicable to the certificate sought; or

  • (c) provide the examiner with a training testimonial indicating that they have successfully completed, within the 5 years before the application date for renewal, a refresher training course in marine emergency duties at the level applicable to the certificate sought, have successfully completed at any time a course in propulsive plant simulation at the level applicable to the certificate sought and, in addition, have successfully completed within the 5 years before the application date for renewal, a training course in

    • (i) automation, control and instrumentation, or

    • (ii) marine power systems.

• (2) An applicant referred to in subsection (1), other than an applicant for the renewal of the certificate referred to in paragraph 100(dd), who has acquired at least three years of service on board a specific vessel or a sister vessel, within the 5 years before the application date for renewal of the certificate, is not required to provide a training certificate in propulsive plant simulation, but, without providing that training certificate, the applicant’s renewed certificate is restricted to that vessel or sister vessel and the areas in which that vessel or sister vessel operated during that period of service.

• (3) An applicant who chooses to meet the requirements of paragraph (1)(a) shall acquire the following service:

  • (a) at least 12 months of sea service as an engineer officer on one or more vessels within the 5 years before the application date for renewal of the certificate;

  • (b) at least 3 months of sea service as an engineer officer on one or more vessels within the 12 months before the application date for renewal of the certificate;

  • (c) at least 24 months of service, within the 5 years before the application date for renewal of the certificate, performing functions in any of the following marine-related positions:

    • (i) marine engineer superintendent or operating engineer manager, while employed by an authorized representative,

    • (ii) marine surveyor or marine inspector performing duties relating to the survey or inspection of vessels or vessel’s machinery, equipment or cargoes,

    • (iii) instructor or training officer in marine engineering subjects, while employed at a recognized institution or by an authorized representative,

    • (iv) examiner of engineers,

    • (v) casualty investigator engaged in investigating marine casualties,

    • (vi) person engaged in marine emergency response planning or vessel’s operations, or

    • (vii) an officer or representative of a trade union as defined in the Canada Labour Code whose duties include

      • (A) involvement in marine casualty investigations,

      • (B) liaising with or providing assistance to government bodies such as the Department of Transport and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, and

      • (C) participating in the development of policy with respect to the training of ship’s officers; or

  • (d) an equivalent prorated combination of the requirements set out in paragraphs (a) to (c).

108 An applicant for the renewal of a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 100(nn) to (qq) issued under these Regulations or an equivalent supervisor of transfer operations certificate issued under the Marine Certification Regulations shall provide the examiner with a training certificate in marine emergency duties with respect to STCW basic safety and shall

• (a) have acquired at least 3 months of service within the 5 years before the application date for renewal of the certificate, which service shall include duties relating to oil, chemical or liquefied gas transfer operations relating to the certificate sought and, if the applicant is the holder of a Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation in Arctic Waters (North of 60° N) certificate, provide the examiner with a testimonial of the applicant’s completion, within the 5 years before that date, of at least three transfers in waters north of 60° N; or

• (b) provide the examiner with a training certificate obtained within the 5 years before the application date for renewal of the certificate, with respect to a course in supervision of an oil transfer operation, supervision of a chemical transfer operation or specialized liquefied gas tanker safety relating to the certificate sought.

• 109 (1) An applicant for renewal of the certificate referred to in paragraph 100(jj) or the endorsement referred to in paragraph 102(f) shall provide the examiner with

  • (a) a training testimonial indicating that, within the 5 years before the application date for renewal, they have successfully completed a refresher training course in passenger safety management; or

  • (b) testimonial of at least 3 months of service, within the 5 years before the application date for renewal, on one or more passenger-carrying vessels, attesting to competent participation in emergency drills.

• (2) An applicant for renewal of the certificate referred to in paragraph 100(kk) or the endorsement referred to in paragraph 102(g) shall provide the examiner with

  • (a) a training testimonial indicating that, within the 5 years before the application date for renewal, they have successfully completed a refresher training course in specialized passenger safety management (ro-ro vessels); or

  • (b) testimonial of at least 3 months of service, within the 5 years before the application date for renewal, on one or more ro-ro vessels that are passenger-carrying vessels, attesting to competent participation in emergency drills.

Application for Examination and Eligibility

• 110 (1) Unless otherwise indicated in these Regulations, an applicant for a certificate of competency or an endorsement issued under these Regulations shall

  • (a) be at least 18 years of age on the day on which they receive the certificate or endorsement; and

  • (b) have started to acquire the sea service required to obtain the certificate or endorsement after having reached 16 years of age or, in the case of service acquired on a fishing vessel in respect of an application for a fishing certificate, 15 years of age.

• (2) An applicant shall provide the following to the examiner, at least two weeks before the first of the examinations referred to in these Regulations that the applicant seeks to take:

  • (a) a signed application containing the information and declarations set out in Schedule 2 to this Part;

  • (b) the applicant’s birth certificate or equivalent;

  • (c) all of the discharge books and any certificates of discharge in respect of the qualifying service required for the certificate or endorsement sought;

  • (d) any testimonials, containing the required signatures and at least the information set out in Schedule 4 or 5 to this Part, as the case may be, in respect of the sea service required for the certificate or endorsement sought; and

  • (e) any pertinent certificate held by the applicant, including certificates issued by an Administration, other than the Minister, recognized by the IMO as being compliant with the STCW Convention.

• (3) An application made under these Regulations for an examination in respect of the issuance, exchange or renewal of a certificate of competency or an endorsement remains valid for a period of 1 year after the day on which the examiner receives the application.

• (4) An applicant who, as part of an approved training program, is required to maintain and complete a training record book while on board a vessel shall, in order to have that training recognized, present to the examiner the completed book, evaluated as being satisfactory by the recognized institution responsible for that program.

• (5) An applicant, in order to be eligible for an examination, shall pay the applicable fees set out in column 2 of the table to subsection 121(1) each time the applicant takes the examination.

111 Before a certificate of competency or an endorsement is issued to an applicant, the applicant shall provide the examiner with

• (a) proof that the applicant is a qualified person; and

• (b) except if the applicant is applying for a certificate of competency referred to in section 131 that is valid in respect of a vessel that is not a passenger-carrying vessel or in section 138, 143, 151 or 174, either a medical certificate or a provisional medical certificate that is in effect and that was issued in respect of the applicant in accordance with Division 8 of Part 2 attesting to the applicant’s fitness to

  • (i) perform the duties to which the certificate of competency or endorsement relates, and

  • (ii) make the voyages that the certificate of competency or endorsement authorizes.

Examinations

• 112 (1) The examiner shall ensure that an applicant follows the examination procedures established by TP 2293 to ensure that examinations are conducted properly and that standards of objective evaluation, fairness, merit and equity are upheld.

• (2) An applicant who does not follow the procedures referred to in subsection (1) automatically fails the examination.

• 113 (1) A passing grade obtained in any of the following examinations remains valid for 5 years after the date of the examination:

  • (a) an examination taken for the purpose of obtaining a Master, a Mate, an Able Seafarer or a Bridge Watch Rating certificate; and

  • (b) one of the following engineering examinations when taken for the purpose of obtaining an Engineer certificate:

    • (i) general engineering knowledge,

    • (ii) engineering knowledge of motor vessels, or

    • (iii) engineering knowledge of steamships.

• (2) A passing grade obtained in an engineering examination taken for the purpose of obtaining an Engineer certificate, other than an examination referred to in paragraph (1)(b), remains valid for life.

• (3) A passing grade in an examination remains valid for life after the certificate of competency or endorsement, in respect of which the examination was taken, is obtained or renewed.

Approved Training

114 The Minister, on the recommendation of an examiner, shall approve a training program or a training course as an approved training program or approved training course, as the case may be, if it meets the standards respecting the training and assessment of seafarers that are applicable to the training to be provided and assessment to be performed, as set out in the Quality Management Manual — Marine Personnel Standards and Pilotage, in the chapter entitled Approval of Marine Training Courses and Programs, dated July 30, 2001, as amended in June 2007, established in accordance with Regulation I/8 of the STCW Convention and published by the Department of Transport.

Computation of Qualifying Service

• 115 (1) For the purpose of calculating sea service, 8 hours of service equals one day of sea service.

• (2) Service for watches of other than 8 hours in a calendar day shall be prorated to a maximum of 12 hours for that day based on a 12-hour watch equalling one and one-half days of sea service except for applicants registered in an approved cadet training program whose sea service shall be calculated on the basis of any amount of service in one calendar day equalling one day of service.

• (3) In calculating the number of months of qualifying service, the total number of days of credited sea service shall be divided by 30.

116 Unless otherwise specified in these Regulations, service on board an MOU or any other vessel, including a vessel engaged in commercial activities other than the carriage of passengers or the handling of cargo, shall be assessed as qualifying service in accordance with Chapter 3 of TP 2293.

117 Sea service acquired as a junior officer to a mate in charge of the deck watch shall be credited at the ratio of two thirds of a day of sea service for every day of actual sea service, taking into consideration the limitations set out in section 115, up to a maximum of 9 months, for the purpose of obtaining any Master or Mate certificate.

118 If an applicant deserts a vessel after making an agreement with the crew undertaking to serve on that vessel, any sea service performed by the applicant on that vessel before the applicant’s desertion is not recognized in the computation of sea service for the purpose of obtaining any certificate or endorsement.

Direct Examination

• 119 (1) A qualified person who wishes to obtain a certificate issued under these Regulations and who is the holder of one of the following documents may apply for an examiner to assess their qualifications against the requirements of these Regulations for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of an equivalent or lower rank:

  • (a) a certificate issued under the STCW Convention, valid for use at sea without restrictions as to tonnage or class of voyage, issued by an Administration recognized by the IMO as being STCW compliant;

  • (b) a certificate of service issued by the Minister;

  • (c) a qualification issued by the Department of National Defence, including but not limited to deck and engineering qualifications; or

  • (d) a Canadian Coast Guard Watchkeeping or Command certificate.

• (2) The examiner shall assess the applicant’s qualifications against the requirements of these Regulations by adhering to the evaluation procedures and criteria set out in TP 2293 that are specified as being applicable to the applicant’s situation.

Other Conditions Applicable to Certificates and Endorsements

• 120 (1) A certificate of competency or an endorsement required under these Regulations shall

  • (a) if it is issued after the day on which this section comes into force, be issued under this Part;

  • (b) if it was issued on or after July 30, 1997 but before the day on which this section comes into force, have been issued under the Marine Certification Regulations; or

  • (c) if it was issued before July 30, 1997, have been issued under one of the following Regulations:

    • (i) the Certification of Able Seamen Regulations,

    • (ii) the Certification of Lifeboat Men Regulations,

    • (iii) the Certification of Ships’ Cooks Regulations,

    • (iv) the Marine Engineer Examination Regulations, or

    • (v) the Masters and Mates Examination Regulations.

• (2) In addition to meeting the requirements of subsection (1), a certificate of competency shall be endorsed as meeting the requirements of the STCW Convention, except if the certificate is

  • (a) valid only on a fishing vessel, a high-speed craft, a passenger submersible craft, an air cushion vessel or a mobile offshore unit;

  • (b) valid only for a limited, contiguous waters voyage, a near coastal voyage, Class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage;

  • (c) a master, inland waters certificate (CIW) issued before September 1, 1977;

  • (d) a master, ship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage, or tug, home trade voyage certificate (CHT 350) issued before September 1, 1977;

  • (e) a master, ship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage, or tug, inland waters voyage certificate (CIW 350) issued before September 1, 1977;

  • (f) a certificate of service as master of a steamship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage;

  • (g) a first mate, inland waters certificate (1MIW) issued on or after March 23, 1966 but before September 1, 1976;

  • (h) a second mate, inland waters certificate (2MIW) issued on or after March 23, 1966 but before September 1, 1975;

  • (i) a certificate of service as master of a ship of not more than 1 600 tons, gross tonnage;

  • (j) a compass adjuster certificate;

  • (k) a certificate as supervisor of an oil, chemical or liquefied gas transfer operation;

  • (l) a Small Vessel Machinery Operator certificate;

  • (m) a Master, Limited certificate or Chief Mate, Limited certificate;

  • (n) a Ship’s Cook certificate; or

  • (o) a Restricted Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats certificate.

• (3) The rights resulting from a certificate for use at sea and, as the case may be, from an endorsement to that certificate are subject to any limitations written on them and in the most recent medical certificate issued to the holder of the certificate.

Fees for Examinations and Documents

• 121 (1) Subject to subsection (2), an applicant shall pay the fee set out in column 2 of the table to this subsection for an examination set out in column 1.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Examination	Fee ($)
  1	Oral examination or practical examination taken for the purpose of obtaining a limited or restricted certificate	27.50
  2	Oral examination or practical examination taken for the purpose of obtaining a certificate other than a limited or restricted certificate	55.00
  3	Simulator-based examination	55.00
  4	Written examination	27.50

• (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of any examination taken for the purpose of obtaining one of the following certificates:

  • (a) a Small Vessel Machinery Operator certificate;

  • (b) a High-Speed Craft (HSC) Type Rating certificate;

  • (c) an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Type Rating certificate;

  • (d) an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class I certificate; and

  • (e) an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class II certificate.

• 122 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), an applicant shall pay the fee set out in column 2 of the table to this subsection for a document or an endorsement set out in column 1.

  	Column 1	Column 2
  Item	Document or Endorsement	Fee ($)
  1	Replacement of a certificate or an endorsement except for a certificate or an endorsement lost owing to shipwreck	27.50
  2	Issuance of a certificate or an endorsement not requiring examination other than a medical examination	27.50
  3	Issuance of a record of qualifications and examinations for a certificate or an endorsement	20.00
  4	Certificate cover	20.00
  5	Issuance of an identity card	20.00
  6	Replacement of a record of sea service	90.00 for each period of five consecutive years, or part thereof, of each record searched

• (2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of the issuance or replacement of the following:

  • (a) a Small Vessel Machinery Operator certificate;

  • (b) a Ballast Control Operator certificate;

  • (c) a Passenger Safety Management certificate or endorsement;

  • (d) a High-Speed Craft (HSC) Type Rating certificate;

  • (e) an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Type Rating certificate;

  • (f) an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class I certificate;

  • (g) an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class II certificate;

  • (h) any sailing vessel endorsement; and

  • (i) a passenger submersible craft endorsement.

• (3) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a medical certificate.

Masters and Mates

Master Mariner

• 123 (1) An applicant for a Master Mariner certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	(a) Master, Near Coastal; (b) Master 3 000 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal; (c) Chief Mate; (d) Watchkeeping Mate; or (e) Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal.
  2	Experience	The sea service set out in subsection (2).
  3	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) MED for senior officers; (e) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC-MC) issued under the Radiocommunication Act; (f) SEN Level II; (g) electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS); and (h) marine advanced first aid.
  4	Pass examinations	(a) Communications, level 1; (b) communications, level 2; (c) celestial navigation, level 2; (d) navigation systems and instruments; (e) deviascope; (f) navigation safety, level 2; (g) meteorology, level 2; (h) ship management, level 3; (i) ship management, level 4; (j) ship construction and stability, level 4; (k) ship construction and stability, level 5; (l) cargo, level 3; (m) engineering knowledge, level 2; (n) SIM II, after obtaining the certificate referred to in paragraph 3(f); and (o) oral examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) After obtaining a Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal certificate, Watchkeeping Mate certificate or Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal certificate, an applicant for a Master Mariner certificate shall acquire the following sea service on board one or more vessels of at least 500 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on unlimited voyages or on near coastal voyages, Class 1, which sea service shall include at least 12 months on voyages outside the Great Lakes Basin and where the distance between extreme ports called at during those voyages is more than 500 nautical miles:

  • (a) at least 36 months as officer in charge of the deck watch;

  • (b) at least 24 months as officer in charge of the deck watch if they have served at least 12 months as master or chief mate; or

  • (c) an equivalent prorated combination of the requirements set out in paragraphs (a) and (b).

Master, Near Coastal

• 124 (1) An applicant for a Master, Near Coastal certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	(a) Master 3 000 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal; (b) Chief Mate; (c) Chief Mate, Near Coastal; (d) Watchkeeping Mate; or (e) Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal.
  2	Experience	The sea service set out in subsection (2).
  3	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) MED for senior officers; (e) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC-MC) issued under the Radiocommunication Act; (f) SEN Level II; (g) electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS); and (h) marine advanced first aid.
  4	Pass examinations	(a) Navigation systems and instruments; (b) navigation safety, level 2; (c) meteorology, level 2; (d) ship management, level 3; (e) ship management, level 4; (f) ship construction and stability, level 4; (g) ship construction and stability, level 5; (h) cargo, level 3; (i) engineering knowledge, level 2; (j) SIM II, after obtaining the certificate referred to in paragraph 3(f); and (k) oral examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) After obtaining a Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal certificate, Watchkeeping Mate certificate or Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal certificate, an applicant for a Master, Near Coastal certificate shall acquire the following sea service on board one or more vessels of at least 500 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages:

  • (a) at least 36 months as officer in charge of the deck watch;

  • (b) at least 24 months as officer in charge of the deck watch if they have served at least 12 months as master or chief mate; or

  • (c) an equivalent prorated combination of the requirements set out in paragraphs (a) and (b).

Master 3 000 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal

• 125 (1) An applicant for a Master 3 000 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	(a) Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal; (b) Chief Mate; (c) Chief Mate, Near Coastal; (d) Watchkeeping Mate; or (e) Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal.
  2	Experience	The sea service set out in subsection (2).
  3	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) MED for senior officers; (e) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC-MC) issued under the Radiocommunication Act; (f) SEN Level II; and (g) marine advanced first aid.
  4	Pass examinations	(a) Communications, level 1; (b) communications, level 2; (c) navigation safety, level 2; (d) meteorology, level 2; (e) ship management, level 3; (f) ship construction and stability, level 4; (g) cargo, level 2; (h) engineering knowledge, level 1; (i) SIM II, after obtaining the certificate referred to in paragraph 3(f); and (j) oral examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) After obtaining a Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal certificate, Watchkeeping Mate certificate or Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal certificate, an applicant for a Master 3 000 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal certificate shall acquire the following sea service on board one or more vessels of at least 500 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages:

  • (a) at least 36 months as officer in charge of the deck watch;

  • (b) at least 24 months as officer in charge of the deck watch if they have served at least 12 months as master or chief mate; or

  • (c) an equivalent prorated combination of the requirements set out in paragraphs (a) and (b).

Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal

• 126 (1) An applicant for a Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	(a) Master 3 000 Gross Tonnage, Domestic; (b) Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic; (c) Watchkeeping Mate; or (d) Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal.
  2	Experience	At least 12 months of sea service as officer in charge of the deck watch, after obtaining a Master 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate, Watchkeeping Mate certificate, Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal certificate or Chief Mate 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate, on board one or more vessels of at least 25 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages.
  3	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) MED for senior officers; (e) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC-MC) issued under the Radiocommunication Act; (f) SEN Level II; and (g) marine advanced first aid.
  4	Pass examinations	(a) Communications, level 1; (b) communications, level 2; (c) meteorology, level 1; (d) ship management, level 2; (e) ship construction and stability, level 3; (f) cargo, level 1; (g) engineering knowledge, level 1; (h) SIM II, after obtaining the certificate referred to in paragraph 3(f); and (i) oral examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) The Minister may issue a Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal certificate only to a person who is at least 20 years of age.

Master 3 000 Gross Tonnage, Domestic

127 An applicant for a Master 3 000 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic

• 128 (1) An applicant for a Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	(a) Master 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic; (b) Watchkeeping Mate; (c) Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal; or (d) Chief Mate 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic.
  2	Experience	At least 12 months of sea service performing watchkeeping duties, after obtaining one of the certificates referred to in item 1, on board one or more vessels of at least 25 gross tonnage.
  3	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) MED for senior officers; (e) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC-MC) issued under the Radiocommunication Act; (f) SEN Level II; and (g) marine advanced first aid.
  4	Pass examinations	(a) Communications, level 1; (b) meteorology, level 1; (c) ship management, level 2; (d) ship construction and stability, level 3; (e) cargo, level 1; (f) engineering knowledge, level 1; (g) SIM II, after obtaining the certificate referred to in paragraph 3(f); and (h) oral examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) An applicant for a Limited, Contiguous Waters Voyage endorsement to a Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate shall acquire at least 6 months of sea service on board one or more vessels of at least 25 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages, which service, in part or in whole, may have been counted toward meeting the requirement of item 2 of the table to subsection (1).

Master 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic

• 129 (1) An applicant for a Master 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	Acquire the following sea service on board one or more vessels of at least 5 gross tonnage: (a) if the applicant has successfully completed an approved training program, (i) at least 12 months performing deck duties, or (ii) at least 6 months performing deck duties while holding a Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate; (b) if Part 2 requires the vessels on which the service was acquired to have on board a chief mate, at least 6 months as chief mate while holding a Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate; or (c) in all other cases (i) at least 24 months performing deck duties, (ii) at least 12 months performing deck duties while holding a Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate, or (iii) an equivalent prorated combination of the requirements set out in paragraph (b) and subparagraph (c)(ii).
  2	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC-MC) issued under the Radiocommunication Act; (e) SEN limited; and (f) marine advanced first aid.
  3	Pass examinations	(a) Chartwork and pilotage, level 2; (b) navigation safety, level 1; (c) meteorology, level 1; (d) ship construction and stability, level 3; (e) general ship knowledge, level 3; and (f) oral examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) An applicant for a Limited, Contiguous Waters Voyage endorsement to a Master 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate shall acquire the following amount of sea service on board one or more vessels of at least 5 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages, which service, in part or in whole, may have been counted toward meeting the requirement of item 2 of the table to subsection (1):

  • (a) at least 12 months; or

  • (b) at least 6 months if the applicant has successfully completed an approved training program.

Master, Limited for a Vessel of 60 Gross Tonnage or More

130 An applicant for a Master, Limited certificate for a vessel of 60 gross tonnage or more shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Master, Limited for a Vessel of Less Than 60 Gross Tonnage

131 An applicant for a Master, Limited certificate for a vessel of less than 60 gross tonnage shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Chief Mate

• 132 (1) An applicant for a Chief Mate certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	(a) Chief Mate, Near Coastal; (b) Watchkeeping Mate; or (c) Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal.
  2	Experience	The sea service set out in subsection (2).
  3	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) MED for senior officers; (e) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC-MC) issued under the Radiocommunication Act; (f) SEN Level II; and (g) marine advanced first aid.
  4	Pass examinations	(a) Celestial navigation, level 2; (b) navigation systems and instruments; (c) deviascope; (d) navigation safety, level 2; (e) meteorology, level 2; (f) ship management, level 3; (g) ship construction and stability, level 4; (h) cargo, level 3; (i) engineering knowledge, level 1; (j) SIM II, after obtaining the certificate referred to in paragraph 3(f); and (k) oral examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) After obtaining a Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal certificate, Watchkeeping Mate certificate or Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal certificate, an applicant for a Chief Mate certificate shall acquire at least 12 months of sea service as officer in charge of the deck watch, on board one or more vessels of at least 500 gross tonnage, while the vessels are engaged on voyages that are unlimited voyages or near coastal voyages, Class 1, which sea service shall include at least 6 months on voyages outside the Great Lakes Basin and where the distance between extreme ports called at during those voyages is more than 500 nautical miles.

Chief Mate, Near Coastal

133 An applicant for a Chief Mate, Near Coastal certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Watchkeeping Mate and Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal

• 134 (1) An applicant for a Watchkeeping Mate or Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	The sea service set out in subsection (2).
  2	Certificates and other documents to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC-MC) issued under the Radiocommunication Act; (e) SEN Level I; (f) electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS); (g) marine advanced first aid; (h) if applying for a Watchkeeping Mate certificate, knowledge and use of a marine sextant; and (i) a steering testimonial attesting to the applicant’s ability to steer and containing the declaration and at least the information set out in Schedule 3 to this Part.
  3	Pass examinations	(a) Communications, level 1; (b) communications, level 2; (c) chartwork and pilotage, level 2; (d) navigation safety, level 1; (e) meteorology, level 1; (f) ship construction and stability, level 4; (g) cargo, level 2; (h) general ship knowledge, level 3; (i) SIM I, after obtaining the certificate referred to in paragraph 2(e); (j) celestial navigation, level 2, in the case of an applicant for a Watchkeeping Mate certificate, after obtaining the certificate required under paragraph 2(h); and (k) oral examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) An applicant for a Watchkeeping Mate or Watchkeeping Mate, Near Coastal certificate shall acquire the following sea service performing deck duties on board one or more vessels of at least 25 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages:

  • (a) at least 36 months, including at least 6 months performing bridge watchkeeping duties under the supervision of a qualified deck officer;

  • (b) at least 24 months from an approved program of on-board training; or

  • (c) at least 12 months from an approved cadet training program in navigation.

Chief Mate 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic

• 135 (1) An applicant for a Chief Mate 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	Acquire the following sea service on board one or more vessels of at least 5 gross tonnage: (a) if the applicant has successfully completed an approved training program, (i) at least 12 months performing deck duties, or (ii) at least 6 months performing deck duties while holding a Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate; (b) if Part 2 requires the vessels on which the service was acquired to have on board a chief mate, at least 6 months as chief mate while holding a Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate; or (c) in all other cases, (i) at least 24 months performing deck duties, (ii) at least 12 months performing deck duties while holding a Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate, or (iii) an equivalent prorated combination of the requirements set out in paragraph (b) and subparagraph (c)(ii).
  2	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC-MC) issued under the Radiocommunication Act; (e) SEN Level I; and (f) marine advanced first aid.
  3	Pass examinations	(a) Communications, level 1; (b) chartwork and pilotage, level 2; (c) navigation safety, level 1; (d) ship construction and stability, level 3; (e) general ship knowledge, level 3; (f) SIM I, after obtaining the certificate referred to in paragraph 2(e); and (g) oral examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) An applicant for a Limited, Contiguous Waters Voyage endorsement to a Chief Mate 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate shall acquire the following amount of sea service on one or more vessels of at least 5 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages, which service, in part or in whole, may have been counted toward meeting the requirement of item 1 of the table to subsection (1):

  • (a) at least 12 months; or

  • (b) at least 6 months if the applicant has successfully completed an approved training program.

Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic

• 136 (1) An applicant for a Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	Acquire the following amount of sea service performing deck duties on one or more vessels of at least 5 gross tonnage: (a) at least 12 months; or (b) at least 6 months if the applicant has successfully completed an approved training program.
  2	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC-MC) issued under the Radiocommunication Act; (e) SEN limited; and (f) marine advanced first aid.
  3	Pass examinations	(a) Chartwork and pilotage, level 1; (b) navigation safety, level 1; and (c) oral examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) An applicant for a Limited, Contiguous Waters Voyage endorsement to a Chief Mate 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic certificate shall acquire the following amount of sea service on board one or more vessels of at least 5 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages, which service, in part or in whole, may have been counted toward meeting the requirement of item 2 of the table to subsection (1):

  • (a) at least 6 months; or

  • (b) at least 3 months if the applicant has successfully completed an approved training program.

Chief Mate, Limited for a Vessel of 60 Gross Tonnage or More

137 An applicant for a Chief Mate, Limited certificate for a vessel of 60 gross tonnage or more shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Chief Mate, Limited for a Vessel of Less Than 60 Gross Tonnage

138 An applicant for a Chief Mate, Limited certificate for a vessel of less than 60 gross tonnage shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Fishing Master, First Class

139 An applicant for a Fishing Master, First Class certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Fishing Master, Second Class

140 An applicant for a Fishing Master, Second Class certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Fishing Master, Third Class

• 141 (1) An applicant for a Fishing Master, Third Class certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	Acquire the following sea service performing deck duties on one or more fishing vessels of at least 25 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages: (a) at least 24 months, which may include up to 12 months from an approved training program, if the applicant has successfully completed that program; or (b) at least 12 months while holding a Fishing Master, Fourth Class certificate.
  2	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to basic safety; (b) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC-MC) issued under the Radiocommunication Act; (c) SEN limited; and (d) marine advanced first aid.
  3	Pass examinations	(a) Communications, level 1; (b) chartwork and pilotage, level 2; (c) navigation safety, level 1; (d) meteorology, level 1; (e) ship construction and stability, level 2; (f) general ship knowledge, level 1; and (g) oral examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) Despite item 1 of the table to subsection (1), up to half the amount of an applicant’s sea service performing deck duties required by that item, excluding any service from an approved training program, may be substituted by service on board one or more normal trading vessels of at least 25 gross tonnage.

Fishing Master, Fourth Class

• 142 (1) An applicant for a Fishing Master, Fourth Class certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	Acquire at least 12 months of sea service performing deck duties on one or more fishing vessels that are 6 m or more in length, which service may include up to 6 months in an approved training program if the applicant has successfully completed that program.
  2	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to basic safety; (b) Restricted Operator’s Certificate (ROC-MC) issued under the Radiocommunication Act; (c) SEN limited; and (d) marine advanced first aid.
  3	Pass examinations	(a) Chartwork and pilotage, level 1; (b) navigation safety, level 1; (c) ship construction and stability, level 1; and (d) oral examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) Despite item 1 of the table to subsection (1), up to half the amount of an applicant’s sea service performing deck duties required by that item, excluding any service from an approved training program, may include service on board one or more normal trading vessels of 6 m or more in length.

Certificate of Service as Master of a Fishing Vessel of Less Than 60 Gross Tonnage

• 143 (1) An applicant for a Certificate of Service as Master of a Fishing Vessel of Less Than 60 Gross Tonnage shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	At least 12 months of sea service acquired before the coming into force of this section as master of one or more fishing vessels of at least 15 gross tonnage or at least 12 m in overall length while engaged on voyages that the certificate sought would permit.
  2	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to basic safety; (b) if the vessel is equipped with a VHF radiotelephone installation, an appropriate radio operator certificate issued under the Radiocommunication Act; and (c) if the applicant has not acquired at least seven fishing seasons of experience as master of one or more fishing vessels, with no two of those seasons having occurred in the same year, (i) SEN limited, (ii) marine basic first aid, and (iii) small vessel operator proficiency.

• (2) Subsection (1) expires 10 years after the day on which this section comes into force.

Engineering Officers

First-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship

• 144 (1) An applicant for a First-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate who holds a Second-class Engineer certificate for the same type of vessel to which the certificate sought relates shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  	Column 1	Column 2
  Item	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	Second-class Engineer certificate for the same type of vessel to which the certificate sought relates.
  2	Experience	While holding a Second-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate, in accordance with the certificate sought, acquire at least 15 months of qualifying service as follows: (a) at least 9 months of sea service as engineer in charge of the engineering watch or in charge of the machinery (i) on one or more motor vessels that have a propulsive power of at least 3 000 kW, other than a stationary MOU, in the case of an applicant for a First-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate, or (ii) on one or more steamships that have a propulsive power of at least 3 000 kW, in the case of an applicant for a First-class Engineer, Steamship certificate; (b) any remaining time in any combination of the following types of service on one or more of the following vessels that have a power of at least 1 500 kW: (i) service as an engineer on board a motor vessel or steamship, (ii) service as an engineer on board an MOU without propulsion systems, credited at a rate of one-half the time served counting as qualifying service, and (iii) up to 3 months of qualifying service in respect of time spent in laying up, fitting out or refitting on board a vessel at a maximum rate of one day of service for each calendar day of at least 8 hours of work; and (c) up to 3 months of qualifying service in respect of attendance at a program or course, other than an approved training course, at a maximum rate of one day of service for every three days of attendance, if (i) the course or program substantially covers the subject-matter of at least one of the examinations referred to in item 4, and (ii) the applicant provides a testimonial indicating that the applicant has successfully completed that program or course.
  3	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) MED for senior officers; (e) marine advanced first aid; and (f) ship management practices taught using a propulsive plant simulator.
  4	Pass examinations	(a) The following written examinations at the first-class engineer level, while holding a Second-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate: (i) applied mechanics, (ii) thermodynamics, (iii) electrotechnology, and (iv) naval architecture; (b) examination on ship management practices using a propulsive plant simulator, after providing the certificate referred to in paragraph 3(f); (c) written examination on general engineering knowledge at the first-class level, after meeting the requirements of items 2 and 3 and paragraphs (a) and (b); (d) one of the following written examinations at the first-class level, after meeting the requirements of paragraph (c): (i) engineering knowledge of motor vessels, in the case of an applicant for a First-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate, or (ii) engineering knowledge of steamships, in the case of an applicant for a First-class Engineer, Steamship certificate; and (e) oral examination on the knowledge set out in paragraphs (a) to (d) and a knowledge of the legislation relevant to the certificate sought, after passing the examination referred to in paragraph (d).

• (2) An applicant for a First-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate who holds a First-class Engineer, Steamship certificate shall

  • (a) after obtaining a Second-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate, acquire at least 6 months of service as an engineer on one or more motor vessels that have a propulsive power of at least 3 000 kW other than stationary MOUs; and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether they have the engineering knowledge required by subparagraph 4(d)(i) of the table to subsection (1).

• (3) An applicant for a First-class Engineer, Steamship certificate who holds a First-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate shall

  • (a) after obtaining a Second-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate, acquire at least 6 months of service as an engineer on one or more steamships that have a propulsive power of at least 3 000 kW; and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether they have the engineering knowledge required by subparagraph 4(d)(ii) of the table to subsection (1).

Second-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship

• 145 (1) An applicant for a Second-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate who holds a Fourth-class Engineer certificate with STCW endorsement or a Third-class Engineer certificate for the same type of vessel to which the certificate sought relates shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	Fourth-class Engineer certificate with STCW endorsement.
  2	Experience	After acquiring the qualifying service required for a Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate, acquire at least 12 months of additional qualifying service as follows: (a) at least 6 months of sea service as engineer in charge of the engineering watch or in charge of machinery on one or more of the following vessels that have a propulsive power of at least 750 kW: (i) on board a motor vessel other than a stationary MOU, in the case of an applicant for a motor ship certificate, or (ii) on board a steamship, in the case of an applicant for a steamship certificate; (b) up to 3 months of qualifying service in respect of attendance at a program or course, other than an approved training course, at a maximum rate of one day of service for every three days of attendance, if (i) the program or course substantially covers the subject-matter of at least one of the examinations referred to in item 4, and (ii) the applicant provides a testimonial indicating that the applicant has successfully completed that program or course; and (c) any remaining time in any combination of the following types of service on one or more of the following vessels that have a power of at least 750 kW: (i) service as an engineer on board a steamship or motor vessel, (ii) service as an engineer on board an MOU that does not have a propulsion system accrued at a rate of one-half the time served counting as qualifying service, and (iii) up to 3 months of qualifying service in respect of time spent in laying up, fitting out or refitting a vessel at a rate of a maximum of one day of qualifying service for each calendar day of at least 8 hours of work.
  3	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) MED for senior officers; (e) marine advanced first aid; and (f) ship management practices taught using a propulsive plant simulator.
  4	Pass examinations	(a) The following written examinations at the second-class engineer level, while holding a Fourth-class Engineer certificate: (i) applied mechanics, (ii) thermodynamics, (iii) electrotechnology, (iv) naval architecture, and (v) technical drawing; (b) after providing the certificate referred to in paragraph 3(f), an examination on ship management practices using a propulsive plant simulator; (c) written examination on general engineering knowledge at the second-class level, after meeting the requirements of items 2 and 3 and paragraphs (a) and (b); (d) one of the following written examinations at the second-class level, after meeting the requirements of paragraph (c): (i) engineering knowledge of motor vessels, in the case of an applicant for a Second-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate, or (ii) engineering knowledge of steamships, in the case of an applicant for a Second-class Engineer, Steamship certificate; and (e) oral examination on the knowledge set out in paragraphs (a) to (d) and a knowledge of the legislation relevant to the certificate sought, after passing the examination referred to in paragraph (d).

• (2) An applicant for a Second-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate who holds a First-class or Second-class Engineer, Steamship certificate shall

  • (a) after obtaining a Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate, acquire at least 6 months of service as an engineer on one or more motor vessels that have a propulsive power of at least 750 kW other than stationary MOUs; and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether they have the engineering knowledge required by subparagraph 4(d)(i) of the table to subsection (1).

• (3) An applicant for a Second-class Engineer, Steamship certificate who holds a First-class or Second-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate shall

  • (a) after obtaining a Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate, acquire at least 6 months of service as an engineer on one or more steamships that have a propulsive power of at least 750 kW; and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether they have the engineering knowledge required by subparagraph 4(d)(ii) of the table to subsection (1).

Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship

• 146 (1) An applicant for a Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate who holds a Fourth-class Engineer certificate with STCW endorsement for the same type of vessel to which the certificate sought relates shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	Fourth-class Engineer certificate with STCW endorsement.
  2	Experience	After having acquired the qualifying service required for a Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate, acquire at least 12 months of qualifying service as follows: (a) at least 6 months of sea service as engineer in charge of the engineering watch or in charge of the machinery on one or more of the following vessels that have a propulsive power of at least 500 kW: (i) a motor vessel other than a stationary MOU, in the case of an applicant for a motor ship certificate, or (ii) on a steamship, in the case of an applicant for a steamship certificate; (b) up to 3 months of qualifying service in respect of attendance at a program or course, other than an approved training course, at a maximum rate of one day of service for every three days of attendance, if (i) the program or course substantially covers the subject-matter of at least one of the examinations referred to in item 4, and (ii) the applicant provides a testimonial indicating that the applicant has successfully completed that program or course; and (c) any remaining time in a combination of the following types of service on one or more of the following vessels that have a power of at least 500 kW: (i) up to 3 months as an engineer on day work on board a vessel, (ii) up to 3 months of qualifying service in respect of time spent in laying up, fitting out or refitting as an engineer on board a vessel to be credited at a maximum rate of one day of qualifying service for each calendar day of at least 8 hours of work, (iii) service as an engineer on board a vessel without a propulsion system that is a motor or steam dredge, an MOU, a floating elevator or a similar vessel, to be credited at a rate of one-half the time served counting as qualifying service, and (iv) service as an engine-room rating performing watchkeeping duties in an engine room on board a motor vessel or steamship, to be credited at a rate of one-third the time served counting as qualifying service.
  3	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) MED for senior officers; (e) marine advanced first aid; and (f) ship watchkeeping practices taught using a propulsive plant simulator.
  4	Pass examinations	(a) The following written examinations at the third-class engineer level, after obtaining a Fourth-class Engineer certificate: (i) applied mechanics, (ii) thermodynamics, (iii) electrotechnology, and (iv) applied mathematics; (b) an examination on ship watchkeeping practices using a propulsive plant simulator, after providing the certificate referred to in paragraph 3(f); (c) written examination on general engineering knowledge at the third-class level, after meeting the requirements of items 2 and 3 and paragraphs (a) and (b); (d) one of the following written examinations at the third-class level, after meeting the requirements of paragraph (c): (i) engineering knowledge of motor vessels, in the case of an applicant for a Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate, or (ii) engineering knowledge of steamships, in the case of an applicant for a Third-class Engineer, Steamship certificate; and (e) oral examination on the knowledge set out in paragraphs (a) to (d) and a knowledge of the legislation relevant to the certificate sought, after passing the examination referred to in paragraph (d).

• (2) An applicant for a Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate who holds a First-class, Second-class or Third-class Engineer, Steamship certificate shall

  • (a) after obtaining a Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate, acquire at least 6 months of service as an engineer on one or more motor vessels that have a propulsive power of at least 500 kW other than stationary MOUs; and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether they have the engineering knowledge required by subparagraph 4(d)(i) of the table to subsection (1).

• (3) An applicant for a Third-class Engineer, Steamship certificate who holds a First-class, Second-class or Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate shall

  • (a) after obtaining a Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate, acquire at least 6 months of service as an engineer on one or more steamships that have a propulsive power of at least 500 kW; and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether they have the engineering knowledge required by subparagraph 4(d)(ii) of the table to subsection (1).

Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship

• 147 (1) An applicant for a Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	No certificate is required, but the requirements set out in subsections (3) and (4) apply to the establishment of equivalency between the certificate held and the certificate sought.
  2	Experience	Either having successfully completed a 3-year approved cadet training program in marine engineering or having acquired at least 36 months of qualifying service comprising the following: (a) at least 6 months as an engineer, engine-room rating or assistant engineer, performing the duties set out in subsection (2) in an engine room on one or more of the following vessels the main engines of which have a total power of at least 500 kW: (i) a motor vessel, in the case of an applicant for a motor ship certificate, or (ii) a steamship, in the case of an applicant for a steamship certificate; (b) a credit of 6 months of qualifying service if the applicant submits the certificate referred to in subparagraph 3(f)(i); and (c) any remaining time in any combination of the following types of service: (i) up to 12 months of fitting, erecting or repairing machinery, (ii) up to 6 months of metal turning, (iii) up to 6 months of brass finishing, (iv) up to 6 months of planing, slotting, shaping and milling, (v) up to 3 months of welding, (vi) up to 6 months in a drafting office as mechanical or electrical drafter engaged in arrangement, detail or design drawings, (vii) up to 24 months as an engineer or assistant engineer on day work, (viii) up to 6 months as an engineer, engine-room rating, assistant engineer or electrician during the fitting out, laying up or refitting of one or more vessels, (ix) up to 24 months as the person responsible for operating pumps on one or more tankers, (x) up to 24 months as an engine-room rating or assistant engineer performing watchkeeping duties in an engine room on board one or more towed barges or similar vessels, the boiler or boilers of which have a total heating surface of at least 92.9 m2, (xi) up to 9 months as person responsible for operating tunnel machinery on one or more self-unloading bulk cargo ships, (xii) up to 24 months as an electrician on one or more vessels that have a rated generator capacity of at least 300 kW, (xiii) a credit of 12 months of service for successful completion of an approved training program in diesel engines, (xiv) a credit of up to 3 months of service for each of the following courses that has been successfully completed, at an institution recognized by a provincial government or foreign administration: (A) applied mechanics, (B) thermodynamics, (C) machine design, (D) electrotechnology, and (E) naval architecture, and (xv) a credit of 12 months of service for successful completion, at an institution recognized by a provincial government or foreign administration, of a training program in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  3	Certificates and other documents to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) MED training with respect to proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats; (c) MED in advanced fire fighting; (d) marine advanced first aid; (e) ship watchkeeping practices taught using a propulsive plant simulator; and (f) for the sole purpose of obtaining a certificate with an STCW endorsement, (i) practical skills for marine engineers, and (ii) approved training record book for applicants for a Fourth-class Engineer certificate completed under the supervision of the vessel’s chief engineer.
  4	Pass examinations	(a) An examination on ship watchkeeping practices using a propulsive plant simulator, after providing the certificate referred to in paragraph 3(e); (b) after meeting the requirements of items 2 and 3 and paragraph (a), a written examination on general engineering knowledge at the fourth-class level; (c) one of the following written examinations at the fourth-class level, after meeting the requirements of paragraph (b): (i) in the case of an applicant for a Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate, engineering knowledge of motor vessels, or (ii) in the case of an applicant for a Fourth-class Engineer, Steamship certificate, engineering knowledge of steamships; and (d) oral examination on the knowledge set out in paragraphs (a) to (c) and knowledge of the legislation relevant to the certificate sought, after passing the examination referred to in paragraph (c).

• (2) The qualifying service set out in paragraph 2(a) of the table to subsection (1) shall include the following duties:

  • (a) preparing main machinery and auxiliary equipment for sea;

  • (b) shutting down main machinery;

  • (c) operating main machinery;

  • (d) preparing, starting, coupling and changing over alternators and generators;

  • (e) transferring fuel;

  • (f) preparing and operating evaporators and distillation plants;

  • (g) operating oily water separators and conducting appropriate tests to ensure the correct operation of those separators;

  • (h) preparing and operating air compressors;

  • (i) preparing and starting steering gear and conducting appropriate tests to ensure the correct operation of the steering gear;

  • (j) testing boiler water-level gauges under normal working conditions;

  • (k) operating boilers, including the combustion system;

  • (l) transferring ballast and fresh water;

  • (m) lubricating machinery;

  • (n) pumping bilges;

  • (o) taking machinery readings and compiling the data in the engine-room log books; and

  • (p) acting as assistant to the engineer in charge of the engineering watch.

• (3) An applicant for a Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate who holds a First-class, Second-class, Third-class or Fourth-class Engineer, Steamship certificate shall

  • (a) after obtaining a Fourth-class Engineer, Steamship certificate, acquire at least 6 months of service as an engineer on one or more motor vessels that have a propulsive power of at least 500 kW, other than stationary MOUs; and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether they have the engineering knowledge required by subparagraph 4(c)(i) of the table to subsection (1).

• (4) An applicant for a Fourth-class Engineer, Steamship certificate who holds a First-class, Second-class, Third-class or Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate shall

  • (a) after obtaining a Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship certificate, acquire at least 6 months of service as an engineer on one or more steamships that have a propulsive power of at least 500 kW; and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether they have the engineering knowledge required by subparagraph 4(c)(ii) of the table to subsection (1).

Chief Engineer, Motor Ship and Steamship Endorsements

148 An applicant for a Chief Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Second Engineer, Motor Ship and Steamship Endorsement

149 An applicant for a Second Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Watchkeeping Engineer, Motor-driven Fishing Vessel

150 An applicant for a Watchkeeping Engineer, Motor-driven Fishing Vessel certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Small Vessel Machinery Operator

• 151 (1) An applicant for a Small Vessel Machinery Operator certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	Acquire at least two months of qualifying service as follows: (a) at least 1 month of sea service as an engineer or a rating performing engine-room duties on one or more motor vessels; and (b) any remaining time any combination of the types of service set out in item 2 of the table to subsection 147(1).
  2	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to small passenger vessel safety; and (b) marine basic first aid.
  3	Pass examinations	(a) Written examination on general engineering knowledge of small vessels, after meeting the requirements of items 1 and 2; and (b) after passing the examination referred to in paragraph (a), (i) oral examination on general engineering knowledge of small vessels if applying for an unrestricted certificate, and (ii) practical examination on board the vessel in respect of which the certificate is sought if applying for the restricted certificate referred to in subsection (2).

• (2) Despite item 1 of the table to subsection (1), an applicant for a Small Vessel Machinery Operator certificate restricted for use on board a specified passenger-carrying vessel that has a propulsive power of less than 750 kW and is engaged on a limited near coastal voyage, Class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage may, instead of meeting the requirements of that item,

  • (a) successfully complete training related to the propulsion system and safety systems fitted on the vessel; or

  • (b) acquire at least 10 days of sea service performing engine-room duties on the vessel or a vessel of the same class.

Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class I

• 152 (1) An applicant for an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class I certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate or a licence	(a) Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship; (b) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence issued under the Aeronautics Act; or (c) Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class II, if the applicant has acquired at least 24 months of service related to the maintenance of ACVs while holding that certificate.
  2	Certificates and other documents to be provided to the examiner	(a) Training course for engineers provided by a manufacturer of an ACV or by an agent of the authorized representative of an ACV if the agent has been trained by the manufacturer; (b) whichever of the following periods of service is the longest, acquired as an engineer performing maintenance on one or more ACVs: (i) 12 months of service, and (ii) the duration of one complete maintenance and verification cycle as recommended by the manufacturer; (c) MED with respect to basic safety; and (d) marine basic first aid.
  3	Pass an examination	Written examination on general knowledge and maintenance of air cushion vessels at the level of Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class I, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) An applicant for renewal of an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class I certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	Provide to the examiner a testimonial of service as ACV engineer for at least (a) 12 months in the 5 years before the application date for renewal of the certificate; or (b) 3 months in the 12 months before the application date for renewal of the certificate.
  2	Pass an examination	Written examination on general knowledge and maintenance of air cushion vessels at the level of Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class I, if the applicant has not provided the testimonial set out in item 1.

Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class II

• 153 (1) An applicant for an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class II certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate or licence	(a) Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship; (b) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence issued under the Aeronautics Act; (c) diesel engineer certificate recognized by a province; or (d) general engineer certificate recognized by a province.
  2	Certificates and other documents to be provided to the examiner	(a) Training course for engineers provided by a manufacturer of an ACV or by an agent of the authorized representative of an ACV if the agent has been trained by the manufacturer; (b) whichever of the following periods of service is the longest, acquired as a training engineer performing maintenance on one or more vessels: (i) 12 months of service, and (ii) the duration of one complete maintenance and verification cycle as recommended by the manufacturer; (c) MED with respect to basic safety; and (d) marine basic first aid.
  3	Pass an examination	Written examination on general knowledge and maintenance of air cushion vessels at the level of Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class II, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) An applicant for renewal of an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class II certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	Provide to the examiner a testimonial of service as ACV engineer for at least (a) 12 months within the 5 years before the application date for renewal of the certificate; or (b) 3 months within the 12 months before the application date for renewal of the certificate.
  2	Pass an examination	Written examination on general knowledge and maintenance of air cushion vessels at the level of Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class II, if the applicant has not provided the testimonial set out in item 1.

Specialized Certificates and Endorsements

Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats

154 An applicant for a Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats certificate or endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats

155 An applicant for a Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats certificate or endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Restricted Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats

156 An applicant for a Restricted Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Passenger Safety Management

157 An applicant for a Passenger Safety Management certificate or endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels)

158 An applicant for a Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels) certificate or endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization

• 159 (1) An applicant for an Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization certificate or endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	If an applicant has not, within the 5 years before the application date for issuance of the certificate or endorsement, successfully completed an approved training course in oil and chemical tanker familiarization, at least 3 months of sea service within that period, on one or more oil or chemical tankers, performing duties relating to the loading, discharging or transferring of cargo and the operation of cargo equipment.
  2	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) marine basic first aid; and (c) unless the applicant has acquired the experience set out in item 1, an oil and chemical tanker familiarization training certificate obtained within the 5 years before the application date for issuance of the certificate or endorsement.

• (2) An applicant for renewal of an Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	If the applicant has not obtained the training certificate referred to in item 2, acquire the following service within the 5 years before the application date for renewal: (a) at least 3 months of service on one or more oil or chemical tankers performing duties relating to the loading, discharging or transferring of cargo and the operation of cargo equipment; or (b) at least 24 months as (i) a shore captain or marine superintendent in charge of supervising the loading or unloading of oil or chemical tankers, or (ii) an instructor at a recognized institution having taught at least two approved training courses in oil and chemical tanker familiarization.
  2	Certificate to be provided to the examiner	If the applicant has not acquired the experience set out in item 1, an oil and chemical tanker familiarization training certificate obtained within the 5 years before the application date for renewal.

Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization

• 160 (1) An applicant for a Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization certificate or endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	If an applicant has not, within the 5 years before the application date for issuance of the certificate or endorsement, successfully completed an approved training course in liquefied gas tanker familiarization, at least 3 months of sea service within that period, on one or more liquefied gas tankers, performing duties relating to the loading, discharging or transferring of cargo and the operation of cargo equipment.
  2	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; (b) marine basic first aid; and (c) unless the applicant has acquired the experience set out in item 1, a liquefied gas tanker familiarization training certificate obtained within the 5 years before the application date for issuance of the certificate or endorsement.

• (2) An applicant for renewal of a Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	If the applicant has not obtained the training certificate referred to in item 2, acquire the following service within the 5 years before the application date for renewal: (a) at least 3 months on one or more liquefied gas tankers performing duties relating to the loading, discharging or transferring of cargo and the operation of cargo equipment; or (b) at least 24 months as (i) a shore captain or marine superintendent in charge of supervising the loading or unloading of liquefied gas tankers, or (ii) an instructor at a recognized institution having taught at least two approved training courses in liquefied gas tanker familiarization.
  2	Certificate to be provided to the examiner	If the applicant has not acquired the experience set out in item 1, a liquefied gas tanker familiarization training certificate obtained within the 5 years before the application date for renewal.

Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation

161 An applicant for a Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation in Arctic Waters (North of 60° N)

162 An applicant for a Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation in Arctic Waters (North of 60° N) certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Supervisor of a Chemical Transfer Operation

163 An applicant for a Supervisor of a Chemical Transfer Operation certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Supervisor of a Liquefied Gas Transfer Operation

164 An applicant for a Supervisor of a Liquefied Gas Transfer Operation certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Specialized Oil Tanker Training

• 165 (1) An applicant for a Specialized Oil Tanker Training endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate and an endorsement	One of the following certificates with an Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization endorsement: (a) any Master certificate; (b) any Mate certificate; or (c) any Engineer certificate.
  2	Experience	While holding an Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization endorsement, have acquired, within the 5 years before the application date for issuance of the endorsement, at least 3 months of sea service on one or more oil or chemical tankers as mate or engineer.
  3	Certificates and other documents to be provided to the examiner	(a) Marine advanced first aid; (b) specialized oil tanker safety training certificate obtained within the 5 years before the application date for issuance of the endorsement; and (c) supplementary testimonial indicating that the applicant has acquired service assisting in cargo operations.

• (2) An applicant for renewal of a Specialized Oil Tanker Training endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	The following service within the 5 years before the application date for renewal, if the applicant has not obtained the training certificate referred to in item 2: (a) at least 3 months on board one or more oil tankers performing duties relating to the loading, discharging or transferring of cargo and the operation of cargo equipment; or (b) at least 24 months as (i) a shore captain or marine superintendent in charge of supervising the loading or unloading of oil tankers, or (ii) an instructor at a recognized institution having taught at least two approved training courses in specialized oil tanker safety.
  2	Certificate to be provided to the examiner	If the applicant has not acquired the experience set out in item 1, a specialized oil tanker safety training certificate obtained within the 5 years before the application date for renewal.

Specialized Chemical Tanker Training

• 166 (1) An applicant for a Specialized Chemical Tanker Training endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate and an endorsement	One of the following certificates with an Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization endorsement: (a) any Master certificate; (b) any Mate certificate; or (c) any Engineer certificate.
  2	Experience	While holding an Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization endorsement, have acquired, within the 5 years before the application date for issuance of the endorsement, at least 3 months of sea service on one or more chemical tankers as a mate or an engineer.
  3	Certificates and other documents to be provided to the examiner	(a) Marine advanced first aid; (b) specialized chemical tanker safety training, obtained within the 5 years before the application date for issuance of the endorsement; and (c) supplementary testimonial indicating that the applicant has acquired service assisting in cargo operations.

• (2) An applicant for renewal of a Specialized Chemical Tanker Training endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	If the applicant has not obtained the training certificate referred to in item 2, the following service within the 5 years before the application date for renewal: (a) at least 3 months on board one or more chemical tankers performing duties relating to the loading, discharging or transferring of cargo and the operation of cargo equipment; or (b) at least 24 months as (i) a shore captain or marine superintendent in charge of supervising the loading or unloading of chemical tankers, or (ii) an instructor at a recognized institution having taught at least two approved training courses in specialized chemical tanker safety.
  2	Certificate to be provided to the examiner	If the applicant has not acquired the experience set out in item 1, a specialized chemical tanker safety training certificate obtained within the 5 years before the application date for renewal.

Specialized Liquefied Gas Tanker Training

• 167 (1) An applicant for a Specialized Liquefied Gas Tanker Training endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate and an endorsement	One of the following certificates with a Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization endorsement: (a) any Master certificate; (b) any Mate certificate; or (c) any Engineer certificate.
  2	Experience	While holding a Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization endorsement, have acquired, within the 5 years before the application date for the issuance of the endorsement, at least 3 months of sea service on one or more liquefied gas tankers as a mate or an engineer.
  3	Certificates and other documents to be provided to the examiner	(a) Marine advanced first aid; (b) specialized liquefied gas tanker safety obtained within the 5 years before the application date for issuance of the endorsement; and (c) supplementary testimonial indicating that the applicant has acquired service assisting in cargo operations.

• (2) An applicant for renewal of a Specialized Liquefied Gas Tanker Training endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	If the applicant has not obtained the training certificate referred to in item 2, the following service within the 5 years before the application date for renewal: (a) at least 3 months on one or more liquefied gas tankers performing duties relating to the loading, discharging or transferring of cargo and the operation of cargo equipment; or (b) at least 24 months as (i) a shore captain or marine superintendent in charge of supervising the loading or unloading of liquefied gas tankers, or (ii) an instructor at a recognized institution having taught at least two approved training courses in specialized liquefied gas tanker safety.
  2	Certificate to be provided to the examiner	If the applicant has not acquired the experience set out in item 1, a specialized liquefied gas tanker safety training certificate obtained within the 5 years before the application date for renewal.

High-Speed Craft (HSC) Type Rating

• 168 (1) An applicant for a High-Speed Craft (HSC) Type Rating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	A Master, a Mate or an Engineer certificate valid for the craft and the route as set out in Part 2.
  2	Testimonial to be provided to the examiner	Training testimonial indicating that the applicant has received the type rating training set out in sections 18.3.3.1 to 18.3.3.12 of the HSC Code.
  3	Pass an examination	The examination set out in section 18.3.3 of the HSC Code, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (2) An applicant for renewal of a High-Speed Craft (HSC) Type Rating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	Testimonial of service as a master, a mate or an engineer having an operational role on the high-speed craft or one or more sister vessels having the same type of route as the route in respect of which the renewal is sought, for at least (a) 6 months within the 24 months before the application date for renewal; or (b) 2 months within the 12 months before the application date for renewal.
  2	Pass an examination	The examination set out in section 18.3.3 of the HSC Code if the applicant has not acquired the experience set out in item 1.

Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Type Rating

• 169 (1) A master or mate applying for an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Type Rating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	A Master or Mate certificate valid for the ACV and the route as specified in Part 2.
  2	Experience	(a) To obtain a restricted certificate valid for use on board an ACV only between sunrise and sunset, in good visibility and in non-icing conditions, (i) in the case of an ACV of more than 10 000 kg all up weight, at least 100 hours of training in control of one or more ACVs of the same type as the ACV in respect of which the certificate is sought, or (ii) in the case of an ACV of 10 000 kg or less all up weight, at least 25 hours of training in control of one or more ACVs of the same type as the ACV in respect of which the certificate is sought; (b) to obtain a certificate valid for use on board an ACV between sunset and sunrise and in limited visibility, the experience required by paragraph (a) and at least 50 hours of radar pilotage; and (c) to obtain a certificate valid for use on board an ACV in icing conditions, the experience required by paragraph (a) and at least 25 hours of training in control of one or more ACVs while in icing conditions.
  3	Testimonial to be provided to the examiner	Training testimonial with respect to a training course for the person in command given by the manufacturer of the ACV in respect of which the certificate is sought or by an agent of the authorized representative of the ACV if that agent has been trained by the manufacturer.
  4	Pass examinations	After meeting the other requirements of this table, (a) a written examination on general knowledge of air cushion vessels; and (b) the examination set out in section 18.3.3 of the HSC Code.

• (2) A master or mate applying for renewal of an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Type Rating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	Testimonial of service as a master or mate on one or more ACVs of the same type as the ACV in respect of which the renewal is sought, for at least (a) 100 hours within the 24 months before the application date for renewal; or (b) 25 hours of training in the 12 months before the application date for renewal.
  2	Pass an examination	The examination set out in section 18.3.3 of the HSC Code if the applicant has not acquired the experience set out in item 1.

• (3) An engineer applying for an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Type Rating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class I or Class II.
  2	Experience	Testimonial of the following service as assistant engineer on one or more ACVs of the same type as the ACV in respect of which the certificate is sought: (a) in the case of an ACV of more than 10 000 kg all up weight, the maintenance required in respect of at least 100 operating hours; or (b) in the case of an ACV of up to 10 000 kg all up weight, the maintenance required in respect of at least 25 operating hours.
  3	Testimonial to be provided to the examiner	Training testimonial with respect to a training course for engineers given by the manufacturer of the ACV to which the certificate of competency relates or by an agent of the authorized representative of the ACV if that agent has been trained by the manufacturer.
  4	Pass an examination	Oral examination or, if available, a written examination, followed by a practical examination regarding the type of ACV in respect of which the certificate is sought, after meeting the other requirements of this table.

• (4) An engineer applying for renewal of an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Type Rating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Experience	Testimonial of the following service as an engineer on one or more ACVs of the same type as the ACV in respect of which the certificate is sought (a) the maintenance required in respect of at least 100 operating hours of the ACVs within the 24 months before the application date for renewal; or (b) the maintenance required in respect of at least 25 operating hours of the ACVs in the 12 months before the application date for renewal.
  2	Pass an examination	Oral examination or, if available, a written examination regarding the type of ACV in respect of which the renewal is sought if the applicant has not acquired the experience set out in item 1.

Ratings

Able Seafarer

170 An applicant for an Able Seafarer certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Bridge Watch Rating

171 An applicant for a Bridge Watch Rating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Engine-room Rating

172 An applicant for an Engine-room Rating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Ship’s Cook

173 An applicant for a Ship’s Cook certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Compass Adjuster

174 An applicant for a Compass Adjuster certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Sailing Vessel Endorsements

• 175 (1) An applicant for a sailing vessel endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	(a) Any Master certificate; or (b) any Mate certificate.
  2	Certificate to be provided to the examiner	Training certificate in sailing applicable to the type of rig.

• (2) In addition to meeting the requirements set out in subsection (1), an applicant for a sailing vessel endorsement listed in column 1 of the table to this subsection shall acquire the sea service requirements set out in column 2 on one or more sail training vessels, or any other sailing vessels, of the same type of rig in respect of which the endorsement is sought.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Endorsement Sought	Specifications
  1	Fore and Aft Sailing Vessel, Unlimited	(a) At least 12 months, including at least 6 months while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages; or (b) at least 6 months from an approved program of on-board training, including at least 3 months while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages.
  2	Fore and Aft Sailing Vessel, Seasonal (April 15 to November 1)	At least 1 month performing deck duties.
  3	Square Rig Sailing Vessel, Unlimited	(a) At least 18 months, including at least 6 months while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages; or (b) at least 9 months, from an approved program of on-board training, including at least 3 months while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages.
  4	Square Rig Sailing Vessel, Seasonal (April 15 to November 1)	At least 2 months performing deck duties.

Passenger Submersible Craft Endorsement

• 176 (1) An applicant for a Passenger Submersible Craft endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	A Master, a Mate or an Engineer certificate valid for the vessel and the route as specified in Part 2.
  2	Certificates to be provided to the examiner	(a) A commercial diver certificate recognized by a province; and (b) marine basic first aid.
  3	Testimonial to be provided to the examiner	Training testimonial with respect to training provided by the manufacturer of the vessel in respect of which the endorsement is sought or by an agent of the authorized representative of the vessel if the agent has been trained by the manufacturer.

• (2) An applicant for renewal of a Passenger Submersible Craft endorsement shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Requirements	Specifications
  1	Hold a certificate	A Master, a Mate or an Engineer certificate valid for the vessel and the route as specified in Part 2.
  2	Certificate to be provided to the examiner	A commercial diver certificate recognized by a province.

Mobile Offshore Unit Certificates

Offshore Installation Manager, MOU/surface

177 An applicant for an Offshore Installation Manager, MOU/surface certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Offshore Installation Manager, MOU/self-elevating

178 An applicant for an Offshore Installation Manager, MOU/self-elevating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Barge Supervisor, MOU/surface

179 An applicant for a Barge Supervisor, MOU/surface certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Barge Supervisor, MOU/self-elevating

180 An applicant for a Barge Supervisor, MOU/self-elevating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Maintenance Supervisor, MOU/surface

181 An applicant for a Maintenance Supervisor, MOU/surface certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Maintenance Supervisor, MOU/self-elevating

182 An applicant for a Maintenance Supervisor, MOU/self-elevating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Ballast Control Operator

183 An applicant for a Ballast Control Operator certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this section and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2.

Transitional Period

• 184 (1) An applicant who has started to acquire qualifying service and who has passed at least one examination required to obtain a certificate of competency under the Marine Certification Regulations before that day may, after complying with the requirements for the delivery of that certificate under those Regulations as they read immediately before that day, obtain the equivalent ranking certificate identified in Schedule 1 to this Part and issued under these Regulations or, if an equivalent ranking certificate does not exist, the certificate of the rank immediately below.

• (2) Subsection (1) expires 5 years after the day on which this section comes into force.

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