Marine Personnel Regulations (SOR/2007-115)
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Regulations are current to 2024-10-30 and last amended on 2023-12-20. Previous Versions
PART 1Certification (continued)
Masters and Mates (continued)
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.
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| Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
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| Requirements | Specifications | |
| 1 | Experience | Acquire at least 1 month of sea service, or at least two weeks of sea service from an approved program of on-board training, while performing deck duties on board one or more vessels of a gross tonnage at least equivalent to that of the vessel in respect of which the certificate is sought while the vessels are engaged on voyages that correspond to those that the vessel in respect of which the certificate is sought is permitted to engage on. |
| 2 | Certificates to be provided to the examiner or, if specified, examination to be passed in lieu of those certificates |
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| 3 | Pass examinations | Examinations on subject-matter appropriate to the area of operation and the type and gross tonnage of the vessel to which the certificate relates as set out in TP 2293. |
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.
TABLE
| Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | Specifications | |
| 1 | Hold a certificate |
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| 2 | Experience | After obtaining a certificate referred to in item 1, acquire at least 12 months of sea service on board one or more fishing vessels of at least 25 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on unlimited voyages or near coastal voyages, Class 1, up to 6 months of which may be substituted by service as officer in charge of the deck watch on one or more normal trading vessels of at least 25 gross tonnage, as
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| 3 | Certificates to be provided to the examiner |
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| 4 | Pass examinations |
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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.
TABLE
| Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | Specifications | |
| 1 | Hold a certificate |
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| 2 | Experience | While holding a certificate referred to in item 1, acquire at least 12 months of sea service on board one or more fishing vessels of at least 25 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages, up to 6 months of which may be substituted by service as officer in charge of the deck watch on one or more normal trading vessels of at least 25 gross tonnage, as
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| 3 | Certificates to be provided to the examiner |
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| 4 | Pass examinations |
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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.
TABLE
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.
TABLE
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.
TABLE
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.
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