Interpretation

• 1 (1) The definitions in this section apply in these Regulations.

  Act

  Act means the Canada Shipping Act. (Loi)

  applicant

  applicant means a person who has applied to be examined to obtain a certificate listed in section 2. (candidat)

  assistant engineer

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

  chemical tanker

  chemical tanker means a ship constructed and used for the carriage in bulk of any chemical listed in Chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, published by the International Maritime Organization, as amended from time to time. (transporteur de produits chimiques)

  day work

  day work means service that is performed at sea on a steamship or a motor ship 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)

  deep sea voyage

  deep sea voyage means a voyage, between extreme points called at, of not less than 500 nautical miles to seaward of

  • (a) on the east coast, West Point, Anticosti Island, provided that one of the extreme points called at lies outside the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Strait of Belle Isle; and

  • (b) on the west coast, the inside passage of the coast of British Columbia and Alaska. (voyage en haute mer)

  engineer

  engineer means a person who is in charge of the machinery of a ship whether or not the person holds an engineer certificate. (officier mécanicien)

  engine-room assistant

  engine-room assistant means a rating who is engaged as the assistant to an engineer. (adjoint de la salle des machines)

  engine-room rating

  engine-room rating means a rating who forms part of a watch in the engine room, but does not include

  • (a) an engine-room assistant;

  • (b) a rating who is in training; or

  • (c) a rating whose duties while on watch are of an unskilled nature. (matelot de la salle des machines)

  examiner

  examiner means an examiner appointed pursuant to subsection 124(1) of the Act. (examinateur)

  first aid certificate

  first aid certificate means a valid certificate of proficiency in first aid issued by the St. John Ambulance, the Canadian Red Cross Society, the Order of Malta or the Workers Compensation Board of British Columbia. (certificat de secourisme)

  first mate

  first mate means the mate next to the master on board a ship in the line of authority. (premier officier de pont)

  fitting out

  fitting out means the time spent preparing the machinery of a ship for operation, during which it is possible to train an engineer or electrician. (remise en fonction)

  intermediate voyage

  intermediate voyage means a voyage, not being a local voyage or minor waters voyage, that is within the area bounded by meridians of longitude 180°00′W and 30°00′W and the parallel of latitude 6°00′N. (voyage intermédiaire)

  intermediate-run ferry

  intermediate-run ferry means a ship that operates in waters of home-trade voyages or inland voyages, between terminals that are not more than seven miles apart. (traversier parcourant des distances intermédiaires)

  laying up

  laying up means the time spent preparing the machinery of a ship for periods of inactivity. (mise au repos)

  liquefied gas tanker

  liquefied gas tanker means a ship constructed and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas listed in Chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk, published by the International Maritime Organization, as amended from time to time. (transporteur de gaz liquéfié)

  local voyage

  local voyage means a voyage, other than a minor waters voyage, that is between places that are no further south than the port of New York, New York or Portland, Oregon and

  • (a) is on any lake, river, harbour or canal in North America; or

  • (b) does not extend farther than 200 miles from the shore or beyond the continental shelf, whichever is farther. (voyage local)

  mate

  mate, in respect of a ship, means a person, other than the master, or a pilot or rating, who has charge of the navigation, manoeuvring, operation or security of the ship. (officier de pont)

  MODU

  MODU means a mobile offshore unit that is designed or fitted for drilling operations beneath the seabed for the exploration for, or exploitation of, resources such as liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, sulphur or salt. (UMFM)

  MODU/inland

  MODU/inland means a MODU/self-elevating or MODU/surface that is capable of operating in the inland waters of Canada or the minor waters of Canada. (UMFM/eaux internes)

  MODU/self-elevating

  MODU/self-elevating means a MODU with movable legs that is capable of raising its hull above the surface of the sea. (UMFM/auto-élévatrice)

  MODU/surface

  MODU/surface means a MODU with a ship- or barge-type displacement hull of single or multiple hull construction intended for operation in the floating condition. (UMFM/surface)

  motor ship

  motor ship means a ship the propulsive power of which is derived from an internal combustion engine. (navire à moteur)

  oil tanker

  oil tanker means a cargo ship constructed and used for the carriage of petroleum or petroleum products in bulk. (pétrolier)

  partially smooth waters

  partially smooth waters means minor waters of Canada, and waters of a home-trade voyage, Class IV within the meaning of the Home-Trade, Inland and Minor Waters Voyages Regulations. (eaux partiellement calmes)

  propulsive power

  propulsive power means the power in kilowatts that is specified in a ship’s certificate of registry. (puissance de propulsion)

  rated generator capacity

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

  rating

  rating means a person who is a member of a ship’s crew other than the master or an officer. (matelot)

  recognized institution

  recognized institution means a training institution designated by the Minister as having the facilities necessary to enable an applicant to meet the qualifications set out in these Regulations, taking into account the established practices and requirements of the domestic and international marine industry. (établissement reconnu)

  second engineer

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

  short-run ferry

  short-run ferry means a ship that operates in partially smooth waters between terminals that are not more than two miles apart and are in line of sight or nearly in line of sight. (traversier parcourant de courtes distances)

  steamship

  steamship means a ship the propulsive power of which is derived from boilers and steam engines. (navire à vapeur)

  survival craft

  survival craft has the meaning assigned in section 2 of the Life Saving Equipment Regulations. (bateau de sauvetage)

  tons

  tons means tons in gross tonnage. (tonneaux)

  watch

  watch, in respect of a ship, means

  • (a) that part of the complement that is required for the purpose of attending to the navigation or security of the ship; and

  • (b) the period during which a member of the complement 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 a mate or a rating, or

    • (ii) in the machinery space, in the case of a chief engineer, engineer, assistant engineer, engine-room assistant or engine-room rating. (quart)

• (2) In these Regulations, home-trade voyage, inland voyage and minor waters voyage have the meanings assigned in the Home-Trade, Inland and Minor Waters Voyages Regulations.

PART 1General

Certificates

2 The following certificates may be granted to applicants by the Minister in accordance with section 125 of the Act:

• (a) master mariner;

• (b) master, intermediate voyage;

• (c) master, local voyage;

• (d) first mate, intermediate voyage;

• (e) first mate, local voyage;

• (f) watchkeeping mate, ship;

• (g) restricted watchkeeping mate, ship;

• (h) watchkeeping mate, MODU/surface;

• (i) watchkeeping mate, MODU/self-elevating;

• (j) watchkeeping mate, MODU/inland;

• (k) master, ship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage, or tug, local voyage;

• (l) master, limited;

• (m) first mate, limited;

• (n) fishing master, first-class;

• (o) fishing master, second-class;

• (p) fishing master, third-class;

• (q) fishing master, fourth-class;

• (r) certificate of service as master of a fishing vessel of not more than 100 tons, gross tonnage;

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

• (t) first-class engineer, motor ship;

• (u) first-class engineer, steamship;

• (v) second-class engineer, motor ship;

• (w) second-class engineer, steamship;

• (x) maintenance supervisor, MODU/surface;

• (y) maintenance supervisor, MODU/self-elevating;

• (z) third-class engineer, motor ship;

• (z.1) third-class engineer, steamship;

• (z.2) fourth-class engineer, motor ship;

• (z.3) fourth-class engineer, steamship;

• (z.4) offshore installation manager, MODU/surface;

• (z.5) offshore installation manager, MODU/self-elevating;

• (z.6) offshore installation manager, MODU/inland;

• (z.7) barge supervisor, MODU/surface;

• (z.8) barge supervisor, MODU/self-elevating;

• (z.9) barge supervisor, MODU/inland;

• (z.10) supervisor of an oil transfer operation;

• (z.11) supervisor of an oil transfer operation in Arctic waters (north of 60°00′N);

• (z.12) supervisor of a chemical transfer operation;

• (z.13) supervisor of a liquefied gas transfer operation;

• (z.14) restricted engineer, motor ship;

• (z.15) chief engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel;

• (z.16) watchkeeping engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel;

• (z.17) able seaman;

• (z.18) bridge watchman;

• (z.19) engine-room rating;

• (z.20) engine-room assistant;

• (z.21) ship’s cook;

• (z.22) proficiency in survival craft;

• (z.23) restricted proficiency in survival craft;

• (z.24) proficiency in oil tankers;

• (z.25) proficiency in chemical tankers;

• (z.26) proficiency in liquefied gas tankers;

• (z.27) proficiency in compass deviation;

• (z.28) chief engineer, steamship;

• (z.29) chief engineer, motor ship;

• (z.30) second engineer, steamship;

• (z.31) second engineer, motor ship;

• (z.32) electrician;

• (z.33) continued proficiency;

• (z.34) oil tanker, level 1;

• (z.35) oil tanker, level 2;

• (z.36) chemical tanker, level 1;

• (z.37) chemical tanker, level 2;

• (z.38) liquefied gas tanker, level 1;

• (z.39) liquefied gas tanker, level 2;

• (z.40) MODU;

• (z.41) ro-ro passenger, level 1;

• (z.42) ro-ro passenger, level 2; and

• (z.43) proficiency in fast rescue boats.

3 The certificates referred to in paragraphs 2(t) to (z.3) rank as follows:

• (a) the certificates referred to in paragraphs 2(t), (v), (z) and (z.2) rank from highest level to lowest level and the holder of a higher level certificate is entitled to all of the rights and privileges of a holder of a lower level certificate;

• (b) the certificates referred to in paragraphs 2(u), (w), (z.1) and (z.3) rank from highest level to lowest level and the holder of a higher level certificate is entitled to all of the rights and privileges of a holder of a lower level certificate;

• (c) the certificate referred to in paragraph 2(x) entitles the holder to the rights and privileges of a holder of the certificate referred to in paragraph 2(y); and

• (d) the certificate referred to in paragraph 2(y) entitles the holder to the rights and privileges of a holder of the certificate referred to in paragraph 2(z.2).

• 4 (1) Subject to subsection (2), a certificate, other than a continued proficiency certificate, for which any of the following courses is required may be granted only if the course is successfully completed within the five years before the date of the application:

  • (a) marine emergency duties;

  • (b) simulated electronic navigation; or

  • (c) propulsive plant simulation.

• (2) If the applicant successfully completed the course five years or more before the date of the application, the following shall be accepted instead of completion of the course:

  • (a) a certificate of successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a refresher course in that subject within the five years before the date of the application; or

  • (b) 12 months of relevant service on board a ship during the five years before the date of the application.

5 A master’s or mate’s certificate that was issued before July 30, 1997 and is set out in column 1 of an item of Schedule 1 may be exchanged for the corresponding certificate indicated in column 2 of that item.

Application

• 6 (1) An applicant shall, at least two weeks before the date of the first examination required in respect of a certificate, provide an examiner with the following:

  • (a) an application containing the information referred to in Schedule 2;

  • (b) proof that the applicant is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Immigration Act;

  • (c) where an application is for a first certificate, the applicant’s birth certificate or equivalent;

  • (d) all of the discharge books and certificates of discharge in respect of the service requirements for the certificate sought;

  • (e) where an application is for a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 2(f), (g) and (z.18), a testimonial attesting to the applicant’s ability to steer and containing at least the information described in Schedule 3;

  • (f) any certificate held by the applicant, including certificates issued outside Canada;

  • (g) subject to subsection (2),

    • (i) where the application is for a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 2(l), (m), (z.10) to (z.20) and (z.23) to (z.27), a first aid certificate confirming that the applicant has successfully completed a basic first aid course, and

    • (ii) where the application is for a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 2(a) to (k), (n) to (z.9), (z.21), (z.22) and (z.28) to (z.32), a first aid certificate confirming that the applicant has successfully completed an advanced first aid course;

  • (h) the applicable examination fees set out in Part 1 of Schedule 4;

  • (i) a valid medical certificate issued in respect of the applicant in accordance with the Crewing Regulations;

  • (j) subject to subsection (3), certificates of completion in respect of the courses required for the certificate sought; and

  • (k) any testimonials, containing at least the information referred to in Schedule 5, in respect of the service requirements for each type of service necessary for the certificate sought.

• (2) Paragraph (1)(g) does not apply to an applicant for

  • (a) a master, limited certificate or a first mate, limited certificate, where the applicant for that certificate is employed on a ship not carrying passengers; or

  • (b) a restricted engineer, motor ship certificate.

• (3) Where, as part of a course, an applicant was required to maintain a log book of the projects that were completed while on board ship, the applicant shall present to the examiner the completed log book, evaluated by the recognized institution where the course was completed.

7 An applicant for a certificate referred to in section 2 shall, unless otherwise indicated in these Regulations, be at least 18 years of age and have reached at least 15 years of age before starting to acquire the applicable service requirements.

Examinations

• 8 (1) An applicant shall follow the rules of conduct that are established by the examiner to ensure that examinations are conducted properly and that standards of objective evaluation, fairness, merit and equity are upheld.

• (2) An applicant who contravenes the rules of conduct described in subsection (1) is considered to have failed the examination.

• 9 (1) A passing grade is 70 per cent for each of the examinations in the following subjects:

  • (a) astro navigation;

  • (b) astro and electronic navigation;

  • (c) cargo;

  • (d) chartwork and pilotage;

  • (e) general seamanship;

  • (f) meteorology;

  • (g) navigation instruments;

  • (h) navigation safety;

  • (i) simulated electronic navigation;

  • (j) ship management; and

  • (k) ship stability.

• (2) A passing grade for the part of the communications examination that evaluates knowledge and skills with respect to receiving information is 90 per cent and a cumulative passing grade for the written part and the part that evaluates knowledge and skills with respect to sending information is 70 per cent.

• (3) An applicant who takes the communications examination must successfully read a Morse code light at a speed of four words per minute and satisfy the examiner with the applicant’s ability to send Morse code by flashing light.

• (4) A passing grade for any examination other than those referred to in subsections (1) to (3) is 60 per cent.

• (5) A passing grade for any examination remains valid for five years after the date of the examination.

• (6) An applicant is considered to have failed an engineering knowledge examination if the applicant incorrectly answers a question on any of the following matters:

  • (a) confirming the water-level in a boiler by using the water gauge and column test method;

  • (b) the precautions to be taken when blowing down a boiler;

  • (c) the danger involved in relighting the fire in an oil-fired furnace where unburnt gases may have accumulated;

  • (d) the precautions to be taken to prevent the contents of a boiler from backing up into another boiler through blow-down or scum valves;

  • (e) the precautions to be taken when connecting one boiler to another; and

  • (f) the definition, causes, prevention and effects of water hammer.

• 10 (1) Where an applicant is required to pass both an oral and a written examination in a subject, the applicant shall pass the written examination first.

• (2) An oral examination shall be completed within 12 months after the day of passing the corresponding written examination.

• (3) Where the requirement of subsection (2) is not met, the applicant is considered to have failed the written examination.

• 11 (1) An applicant who fails an examination is not permitted to retake the examination before a period of six months has passed beginning on the date of the examination or after such shorter period as the examiner may determine based on the failure mark received by the applicant.

• (2) An applicant who retakes an examination set out in column 1 of an item of Part 1 of Schedule 4 after failing it shall pay to the examiner the examination fee set out in column 2 of the item.

Computation of Service Time

• 12 (1) Subject to subsections (2) to (4), for the purpose of calculating service, where a watchkeeping routine consists of a watch of eight hours in a 24-hour period, the watch equals one day of service.

• (2) A watch equals one and one-half days of service where

  • (a) the watchkeeping routine consists of a watch of 12 hours or more in a 24-hour period; or

  • (b) in the case of an engineer, the engineer is in charge of periodically unattended machinery spaces and is on call for a continuous period of 24 hours.

• (3) Service as an assistant whose physical presence on the bridge is required and who acts as a junior officer to a mate who is in charge of a watch shall be credited in the ratio of two-thirds of a day to every day of required service in charge of the watch, up to a maximum of nine months for any certificate.

• (4) Service performed on a ship that is under way shall be credited at the rate of one and one-half times the number of days of service, but in no case shall the time credited exceed the time served under agreement.

• (5) Where an applicant is required to perform service on a ship, service time shall be calculated only for those days during which the ship is under way, unless these Regulations indicate the contrary.

13 Where an applicant deserts a ship after making an agreement with the crew undertaking to serve on that ship, any service performed by the applicant on that ship before the applicant’s desertion is not recognized in the computation of service requirements with respect to any certificate.

14 For the purpose of calculating service other than service on a ship that is under way, an eight-hour shift is equal to one day.

• 15 (1) An applicant’s service time shall be computed according to sections 26 to 30 of the Interpretation Act.

• (2) Where only part of a month of service is performed, the days of service performed shall be counted individually and reckoned at 30 days to the month.

• (3) The day on which a candidate signs on and the day on which a candidate signs off may be credited as not more than one day of service in total.

PART 2Requirements

Master Mariner

• 16 (1) Every applicant for a master mariner certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2) or provide the examiner with

    • (i) a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a three-year cooperative cadet training program in navigation, and

    • (ii) proof that the applicant has acquired 30 months of service as an officer in charge of the watch as set out in paragraphs (2)(a) to (c);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties for senior officers, and

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level II;

  • (c) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) navigation instruments,

    • (ii) engineering knowledge,

    • (iii) electricity,

    • (iv) ship management, and

    • (v) naval architecture;

  • (d) after fulfilling the requirement of subparagraph (b)(ii), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level II; and

  • (e) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) to (d), pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

• (2) An applicant shall acquire 36 months of service as officer in charge of the watch, as follows:

  • (a) a minimum of 12 months of service, after obtaining a master, intermediate voyage certificate, on ships of 200 tons or more engaged on voyages extending beyond the limits of partially smooth waters;

  • (b) a minimum of 12 months of service, after obtaining a first mate, intermediate voyage certificate, on ships of at least 200 tons engaged on foreign or deep sea voyages; and

  • (c) the remaining time composed of service on ships of at least 25 tons after obtaining a restricted watchkeeping mate, ship certificate.

Master, Intermediate Voyage and Master, Local Voyage

• 17 (1) Every applicant for a master, intermediate voyage certificate or master, local voyage certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2) or provide the examiner with

    • (i) a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a three-year cooperative cadet training program in navigation, and

    • (ii) proof that the applicant has acquired 18 months of service, after obtaining a watchkeeping mate, ship certificate, as officer in charge of the watch;

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties for senior officers, and

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level II;

  • (c) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) navigation safety, on having acquired 12 months of service after obtaining a first mate, intermediate voyage certificate or a first mate, local voyage certificate,

    • (ii) ship management, and

    • (iii) cargo;

  • (d) after fulfilling the requirements of subparagraph (b)(ii), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level II; and

  • (e) pass the examinations referred to in subsection (3) or (4), as applicable.

• (2) An applicant shall acquire 24 months of service, as follows:

  • (a) where the applicant is applying for

    • (i) a master, intermediate voyage certificate, a minimum of 12 months of service, after obtaining a first mate, intermediate voyage certificate, as officer in charge of the watch on ships of 200 tons or more engaged on foreign voyages or deep sea voyages, and

    • (ii) a master, local voyage certificate, a minimum of 12 months of service, after obtaining a first mate, intermediate voyage certificate or first mate, local voyage certificate, as officer in charge of the watch on ships of 200 tons or more engaged on voyages extending beyond the limits of partially smooth waters; and

  • (b) the remaining time composed of service, after obtaining a restricted watchkeeping mate, ship certificate, on ships of at least 25 tons engaged on voyages extending beyond the limits of partially smooth waters.

• (3) Every applicant for a master, intermediate voyage certificate shall

  • (a) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) astro and electronic navigation,

    • (ii) meteorology, and

    • (iii) ship construction and engineering knowledge; and

  • (b) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraph (1)(a), pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

• (4) Every applicant for a master, local voyage certificate shall

  • (a) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) meteorology, and

    • (ii) ship construction and engineering knowledge, and

  • (b) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraph (1)(a), pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

First Mate, Intermediate Voyage and First Mate, Local Voyage

• 18 (1) Every applicant for a first mate, intermediate voyage certificate or first mate, local voyage certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to basic safety,

      • (B) with respect to survival craft,

      • (C) with respect to marine fire fighting,

      • (D) for officers, and

      • (E) for senior officers, and

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level I;

  • (c) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) ship management, and

    • (ii) ship construction and cargo;

  • (d) after fulfilling the requirements of subparagraph (b)(ii), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level I; and

  • (e) pass the examinations referred to in subsection (3) or (4), as applicable.

• (2) An applicant shall acquire

  • (a) 12 months of service as a mate in charge of the deck watch on a ship of not less than 25 tons, on voyages extending beyond the limits of partially smooth waters, after obtaining a watchkeeping mate, ship certificate or restricted watchkeeping mate, ship certificate; or

  • (b) six months of service as described in paragraph (a) where the applicant provides the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a three-year cooperative cadet training program in navigation.

• (3) Every applicant for a first mate, intermediate voyage certificate shall

  • (a) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) astro navigation, after acquiring 18 months of service,

    • (ii) ship stability, and

    • (iii) engineering knowledge; and

  • (b) after fulfilling the service requirements of subsection (2), pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

• (4) Every applicant for a first mate, local voyage certificate shall

  • (a) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) ship stability, and

    • (ii) engineering knowledge; and

  • (b) after fulfilling the service requirements of subsection (2), pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

Watchkeeping Mate, Ship and Restricted Watchkeeping Mate, Ship

• 19 (1) Every applicant for a watchkeeping mate, ship certificate or restricted watchkeeping mate, ship certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2) or provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a three-year cooperative cadet training program in navigation;

  • (b) provide the examiner with a Restricted Operator Certificate — Maritime Commercial issued to the applicant under paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Radiocommunication Act;

  • (c) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to survival craft,

      • (B) with respect to marine fire fighting, and

      • (C) for officers, and

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level I;

  • (d) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) communications,

    • (ii) chartwork and pilotage,

    • (iii) general ship knowledge, and

    • (iv) navigation safety;

  • (e) after fulfilling the requirement of subparagraph (c)(ii), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level I; and

  • (f) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) to (e),

    • (i) where the applicant is applying for a watchkeeping mate, ship certificate, in the following order,

      • (A) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course on the knowledge and use of a marine sextant,

      • (B) pass a written examination on astro navigation, and

      • (C) pass an oral examination on general seamanship and on the practical use of a marine sextant, and

    • (ii) where the applicant is applying for a restricted watchkeeping mate, ship certificate, pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

• (2) An applicant shall acquire 24 months of service as a rating performing deck duties

  • (a) where the applicant is applying for a watchkeeping mate, ship certificate, on a ship of not less than 25 tons engaged on voyages

    • (i) beyond the limits of partially smooth waters, and

    • (ii) on partially smooth waters, to a maximum of six months; and

  • (b) where the applicant is applying for a restricted watchkeeping mate, ship certificate, on a ship of not less than five tons.

Watchkeeping Mate, MODU/surface, Watchkeeping Mate, MODU/self-elevating and Watchkeeping Mate, MODU/inland

• 20 (1) Every applicant for a watchkeeping mate, MODU/surface certificate or watchkeeping mate, MODU/self-elevating certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) meet the service requirements of subsection (3);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a Restricted Operator Certificate — Maritime Commercial issued to the applicant under paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Radiocommunication Act;

  • (c) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to basic safety,

      • (B) with respect to survival craft,

      • (C) with respect to marine fire fighting, and

      • (D) for officers,

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level I, and

    • (iii) MODU operations in respect of

      • (A) the dangers and detection of, and emergency response to, hydrogen sulphide (H₂S),

      • (B) stability for self-elevating or surface units, as applicable, and

      • (C) basic offshore survival;

  • (d) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) communications,

    • (ii) chartwork and pilotage,

    • (iii) navigation safety, and

    • (iv) general rig knowledge;

  • (e) after fulfilling the requirement of subparagraph (c)(ii), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level I; and

  • (f) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) to (e), pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

• (2) Every applicant for a watchkeeping mate, MODU/inland certificate shall fulfil the requirements of subsection (1) except those of subparagraphs (1)(c)(i) and (ii) and paragraph (1)(e).

• (3) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) or (2) shall acquire 18 months of service as follows:

  • (a) a minimum of six months of service as deck rating, driller, engine-room rating or engineer on

    • (i) a MODU/surface unit, where the applicant is applying for a watchkeeping mate, MODU/surface certificate,

    • (ii) a MODU/self-elevating unit, where the applicant is applying for a watchkeeping mate, MODU/self-elevating certificate, and

    • (iii) a MODU, where the applicant is applying for a watchkeeping mate, MODU/inland certificate; and

  • (b) the remaining time composed of any combination of service as a deck rating, driller, engine-room rating or engineer on a MODU.

Master, Ship of Not More Than 350 Tons, Gross Tonnage, or Tug, Local Voyage

• 21 (1) Every applicant for a master, ship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage, or tug, local voyage certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a Restricted Operator Certificate — Maritime Commercial issued to the applicant under paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Radiocommunication Act;

  • (c) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties for senior officers, and

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level II;

  • (d) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) meteorology,

    • (ii) ship management, and

    • (iii) ship stability;

  • (e) after fulfilling the requirement of subparagraph (c)(ii), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level II; and

  • (f) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a), (d) and (e), pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

• (2) An applicant shall, after obtaining a watchkeeping mate, ship certificate or a restricted watchkeeping mate, ship certificate, acquire a minimum of 12 months of service on watch on ships of at least five tons engaged on local voyages or minor waters voyages.

Master, Limited

• 22 (1) Every applicant for a master, limited certificate as described in this section shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1, and after fulfilling the service requirements specified in respect of the certificate sought, pass an oral, practical and written examination on subject-matter appropriate to the area of operation and the type of ship to which the certificate relates.

• (2) Every applicant for a master, limited certificate for a ship of not more than 60 tons, not carrying passengers, shall

  • (a) acquire two months of service performing deck department duties on a ship that is of a tonnage and that engages on voyages similar to the tonnage and voyages of the ship for which the certificate is sought; and

  • (b) fulfil one of the following requirements:

    • (i) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in marine emergency duties in basic safety, or

    • (ii) pass a practical examination on marine emergency duties with respect to basic safety, using the ship’s equipment for marine emergencies, and an oral examination on that subject.

• (3) Every applicant for a master, limited certificate for a passenger ship of not more than 60 tons shall

  • (a) acquire two months of service performing deck department duties on a ship that is of a tonnage and that engages on voyages similar to the tonnage and voyages of the ship for which the certificate is sought; and

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in marine emergency duties with respect to small vessel safety.

• (4) Every applicant for a master, limited certificate for a pleasure yacht of more than 20 m in length shall

  • (a) fulfil the relevant service requirements, and any prerequisite service requirements, for a certificate determined by the examiner, on the basis of tonnage and voyage, to be equivalent to the certificate sought, all of which service requirements may be fulfilled on a pleasure yacht while holding at least a first mate, limited certificate; and

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of the courses required for a certificate determined by the examiner, on the basis of tonnage and voyage, to be equivalent to the certificate sought, including the certificates of completion of courses that are prerequisites to the equivalent certificate.

• (5) Every applicant for a master, limited certificate for a ship of more than 60 tons, other than a certificate referred to in subsection (4), (6), (7) or (8), shall

  • (a) acquire six months of service after obtaining a restricted watchkeeping mate, ship certificate or first mate, limited certificate, as officer in charge of the watch on a ship of not less than 25 tons engaged on voyages within the waters to which the certificate relates or on equivalent voyages;

  • (b) meet the requirements of paragraph (2)(b) or (3)(b), according to whether or not passengers are carried;

  • (c) where the ship has multiple enclosed decks or boat or life- raft launching equipment, provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to survival craft,

      • (B) with respect to marine fire fighting,

      • (C) for officers, and

      • (D) for senior officers, and

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level I, if the appropriate equipment is fitted on the ship; and

  • (d) after fulfilling the requirement of subparagraph (c)(ii), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level I, if the appropriate equipment is fitted on the ship.

• (6) Every applicant for a master, limited certificate for a short-run ferry shall

  • (a) acquire three months of service after obtaining a restricted watchkeeping mate, ship certificate or first mate, limited certificate, as officer in charge of the watch on a ship engaged on voyages within the waters to which the certificate relates or on equivalent voyages;

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of the course in marine emergency duties with respect to small vessel safety; or

  • (c) pass a practical examination, using the ship’s equipment for marine emergencies, on marine emergency duties

    • (i) with respect to small vessel safety,

    • (ii) with respect to survival craft,

    • (iii) with respect to marine fire fighting,

    • (iv) for officers, and

    • (v) for senior officers.

• (7) Every applicant for a master, limited certificate for an intermediate-run ferry shall

  • (a) acquire 12 months of service after obtaining a restricted watchkeeping mate, ship certificate or first mate, limited certificate, as officer in charge of the watch on board an intermediate-run ferry engaged on voyages within the minor waters or the harbours, ports, bays, inlets or sheltered coastal waters to which the certificate relates or on equivalent voyages;

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to small vessel safety,

      • (B) with respect to survival craft,

      • (C) with respect to marine fire fighting,

      • (D) for officers, and

      • (E) for senior officers, and

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level I; and

  • (c) after fulfilling the requirement of subparagraph (b)(ii), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level I.

• (8) Every applicant for a master, limited certificate for a passenger ship of more than 60 tons that is not a short-run ferry or an intermediate-run ferry and is used for a seasonal operation between March 31 and December 1 in any year in minor waters within five nautical miles of shore shall provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in marine emergency duties with respect to small vessel safety, survival craft and marine fire fighting.

First Mate, Limited

• 23 (1) Every applicant for a first mate, limited certificate as described in this section shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1 and after fulfilling the service requirements specified in respect of the certificate sought, pass an oral, practical and written examination on subject-matter appropriate to the area of operation and the type of ship to which the certificate relates.

• (2) Every applicant for a first mate, limited certificate for a ship of not more than 60 tons, not carrying passengers, shall

  • (a) acquire one month of service on a ship of not less than five tons in the area referred to in the certificate; and

  • (b) fulfil one of the following requirements:

    • (i) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of the course in marine emergency duties with respect to basic safety, or

    • (ii) pass a practical examination on marine emergency duties with respect to basic safety, using the ship’s equipment for marine emergencies, and an oral examination on that subject.

• (3) Every applicant for a first mate, limited certificate for a passenger ship of not more than 60 tons shall

  • (a) acquire one month of service on a ship of not less than five tons in the area referred to in the certificate; and

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of the course in marine emergency duties with respect to small vessel safety.

• (4) Every applicant for a mate, limited certificate for a pleasure yacht that is more than 20 m in length shall

  • (a) fulfil the relevant service requirements, and any prerequisite service requirements, for a certificate determined by the examiner, on the basis of tonnage and voyage, to be equivalent to the certificate sought, all of which service requirements may be fulfilled on a pleasure yacht; and

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of the courses required for a certificate determined by the examiner, on the basis of tonnage and voyage, to be equivalent to the certificate sought, including the certificates of completion of courses that are prerequisites to the equivalent certificate.

• (5) Every applicant for a first mate, limited certificate for a ship of more than 60 tons, other than a certificate referred to in subsection (4), (6) or (7), shall

  • (a) acquire six months of service on a ship of not less than 25 tons engaged on voyages within the waters to which the certificate relates or on equivalent voyages;

  • (b) meet the requirements of paragraph (2)(b) or (3)(b), according to whether or not passengers are carried;

  • (c) where the ship has multiple enclosed decks or boat or life- raft launching equipment, provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to survival craft,

      • (B) with respect to marine fire fighting, and

      • (C) for officers, and

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level I, if the appropriate equipment is fitted on the ship; and

  • (d) after fulfilling the requirement of subparagraph (c)(ii), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level I, if the appropriate equipment is fitted on the ship.

• (6) Every applicant for a first mate, limited certificate for a short-run ferry shall

  • (a) acquire one month of service on a ship engaged on voyages within the waters to which the certificate relates or on equivalent voyages;

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of the course in marine emergency duties with respect to small vessel safety; or

  • (c) pass a practical examination, using the ship’s equipment for marine emergencies, on marine emergency duties

    • (i) with respect to small vessel safety,

    • (ii) with respect to survival craft,

    • (iii) with respect to marine fire fighting, and

    • (iv) for officers.

• (7) Every applicant for a first mate, limited certificate for an intermediate-run ferry shall

  • (a) acquire 24 months of service on an intermediate-run ferry engaged on voyages within the minor waters or the harbours, ports, bays, inlets or sheltered coastal waters to which the certificate relates or on equivalent voyages;

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to small vessel safety,

      • (B) with respect to survival craft,

      • (C) with respect to marine fire fighting,

      • (D) for officers, and

      • (E) for senior officers, and

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level I; and

  • (c) after fulfilling the requirement of subparagraph (b)(ii), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level I.

• (8) Every applicant for a first mate, limited certificate for a passenger ship of more than 60 tons that is not a short-run or intermediate-run ferry and is used for a seasonal operation between March 31 and December 1 in any year in minor waters within five nautical miles of shore shall provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in marine emergency duties with respect to small vessel safety, survival craft and marine fire fighting.

Fishing Master, First-class

• 24 (1) Every applicant for a fishing master, first-class certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a Restricted Operator Certificate — Maritime Commercial issued to the applicant under paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Radiocommunication Act;

  • (c) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties for

      • (A) officers, and

      • (B) senior officers, and

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level II;

  • (d) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) [Repealed, SOR/2002-150, s. 10]

    • (ii) after 18 months of service, navigation,

    • (iii) after obtaining a watchkeeping mate, ship certificate or a fishing master, second-class certificate, ship stability,

    • (iv) after obtaining a watchkeeping mate, ship certificate or a fishing master, second-class certificate, general ship knowledge including engineering knowledge, and

    • (v) after 12 months of service on watch, navigation safety;

  • (e) after fulfilling the requirement of subparagraph (c)(ii), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level II; and

  • (f) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (c) to (e), pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

• (2) An applicant shall have acquired 12 months of service as an officer in charge of the watch after obtaining a watchkeeping mate, ship certificate or a fishing master, second-class certificate on a ship of not less than 25 tons engaged on voyages beyond the limits of partially smooth waters.

Fishing Master, Second-class

• 25 (1) Every applicant for a fishing master, second-class certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a Restricted Operator Certificate — Maritime Commercial issued to the applicant under paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Radiocommunication Act;

  • (c) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to survival craft,

      • (B) with respect to marine fire fighting,

      • (C) for officers, and

      • (D) for senior officers, and

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level I;

  • (d) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) communications,

    • (ii) after 9 months of service as described in subsection (2), ship stability,

    • (iii) [Repealed, SOR/2002-150, s. 11]

    • (iv) after fulfilling the requirements of subsection (2), meteorology,

    • (v) after 12 months of service as described in subsection (2), ship management, and

    • (vi) after 9 months of service as described in subsection (2), general ship knowledge, including engineering knowledge;

  • (e) after fulfilling the requirement of subparagraph (c)(ii) and acquiring 18 months of service as described in subsection (2), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level I; and

  • (f) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (c) to (e), pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

• (2) An applicant shall, while holding a watchkeeping mate, ship certificate or fishing master, third-class certificate, have acquired 12 months of service as an officer in charge of the watch on a ship of not less than 25 tons engaged on voyages beyond the limits of partially smooth waters.

Fishing Master, Third-class

• 26 (1) Every applicant for a fishing master, third-class certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a Restricted Operator Certificate — Maritime Commercial issued to the applicant under paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Radiocommunication Act;

  • (c) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in marine emergency duties in basic safety;

  • (d) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) communications,

    • (ii) after nine months of service as described in subsection (2), navigation instruments,

    • (iii) after 18 months of service as described in subsection (2), chartwork and pilotage,

    • (iv) after 12 months of service as described in subsection (2), navigation safety,

    • (v) after 12 months of service as described in subsection (2), general ship knowledge, including engineering knowledge,

    • (vi) after 9 months of service as described in subsection (2), meteorology, and

    • (vii) after 18 months of service as described in subsection (2), ship stability; and

  • (e) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a), (c) and (d), pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

• (2) An applicant shall have acquired 24 months of service, or 12 months of service while holding a fishing master, fourth-class certificate, on a ship of not less than 25 tons engaged on voyages beyond the limits of partially smooth waters.

Fishing Master, Fourth-class and Certificate of Service as Master of a Fishing Vessel of Not More Than 100 Tons, Gross Tonnage

• 27 (1) Subject to subsection (2), every applicant for a fishing master, fourth-class certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of paragraph (3)(b);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a Restricted Operator Certificate — Maritime Commercial issued to the applicant under paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Radiocommunication Act;

  • (c) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in marine emergency duties with respect to basic safety;

  • (d) pass an oral, practical and written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) after nine months of service as described in paragraph (3)(b), navigation instruments,

    • (ii) after nine months of service as described in paragraph (3)(b), chartwork and pilotage, and

    • (iii) after 12 months of service as described in paragraph (3)(b), navigation safety; and

  • (e) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a), (c) and (d), pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

• (2) Every applicant for a certificate of service as master of a fishing vessel of not more than 100 tons, gross tonnage, shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of paragraph (3)(a);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a Restricted Operator Certificate — Maritime Commercial issued to the applicant under paragraph 5(1)(a) of the Radiocommunication Act; and

  • (c) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties with respect to basic safety, and

    • (ii) subjects that are part of the training program for the certificate of service for masters of fishing vessels of between 60 and 100 tons, gross tonnage.

• (3) An applicant shall have acquired 12 months of service

  • (a) as a master on a fishing vessel of not less than 60 tons performed

    • (i) before July 30, 1997, and

    • (ii) within the six years before the date of application; or

  • (b) on a ship of not less than five tons engaged on voyages beyond the limits of partially smooth waters.

Certificate of Service as Master of a Ship of Not More Than 1 600 Tons, Gross Tonnage

• 28 (1) Every applicant for a certificate of service as a master of a ship of not more than 1 600 tons, gross tonnage, shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) hold a master, steamship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage, or tug, home-trade voyage certificate; and

  • (c) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of the training program for the certificate of service as master of a ship of not more than 1 600 tons, gross tonnage, before January 1, 1987.

• (2) After obtaining the certificate referred to in paragraph (1)(b), an applicant shall have acquired 12 months of service as master on a ship of more than 350 tons that is engaged on home-trade voyages on the east coast of Canada and exempted under section 132 of the Act from carrying a duly qualified master.

First-class Engineer, Motor Ship and First-class Engineer, Steamship

• 29 (1) Every applicant for a first-class engineer certificate, motor ship or steamship shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties for senior officers, and

    • (ii) ship management practices, taught using a propulsive plant simulator; and

  • (c) pass the examinations referred to in subsection (3).

• (2) An applicant shall acquire 18 months of service as follows:

  • (a) after obtaining the applicable second-class engineer certificate, a minimum of nine months of service as an engineer in charge of the machinery

    • (i) on a motor ship of not less than 1 500 kW propulsive power, where the applicant is applying for a first-class engineer, motor ship certificate, or

    • (ii) on a steamship of not less than 1 500 kW propulsive power, where the applicant is applying for a first-class engineer, steamship certificate; and

  • (b) the remaining time composed of a combination of the following service, namely,

    • (i) service as an engineer on a motor ship, a steamship or a MODU of not less than 1 500 kW propulsive power, and

    • (ii) time spent at the marine department of a recognized institution, to be credited in the ratio of one day for every three days of attendance, to a maximum of three months.

• (3) An applicant shall pass, in the following order,

  • (a) after passing the examinations referred to in subparagraphs 31(4)(a)(i) to (vi), a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) applied mechanics,

    • (ii) thermodynamics,

    • (iii) electrotechnology,

    • (iv) naval architecture, and

    • (v) general engineering knowledge;

  • (b) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (1)(a) and (b), a written examination to determine whether the applicant has the required engineering knowledge of

    • (i) motor ships, where the applicant is applying for a first-class engineer, motor ship certificate, or

    • (ii) steamships, where the applicant is applying for a first-class engineer, steamship certificate; and

  • (c) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b), an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has

    • (i) the knowledge required under paragraphs (a) and (b), and

    • (ii) knowledge of the applicable Acts and the applicable regulations and orders made pursuant to those Acts.

Maintenance Supervisor, MODU/surface

• 30 (1) Subject to subsection (4), every applicant for a maintenance supervisor, MODU/surface certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties for senior officers,

    • (ii) ship management practices, taught using a plant propulsive simulator, and

    • (iii) MODU operations in respect of

      • (A) basic offshore drilling operations,

      • (B) stability and ballast control,

      • (C) the dangers and detection of, and emergency response to, hydrogen sulphide (H₂S), and

      • (D) basic offshore survival; and

  • (c) pass the examinations referred to in subsection (3).

• (2) An applicant shall acquire 24 months of service after obtaining a fourth-class engineer, motor ship certificate and a MODU certificate, as a maintenance supervisor in charge of the machinery on a MODU/surface of not less than 1 500 kW propulsive power.

• (3) An applicant shall pass, in the following order,

  • (a) after passing the examinations referred to in subparagraphs 31(4)(a)(i) to (vi), a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) applied mechanics,

    • (ii) thermodynamics,

    • (iii) electrotechnology,

    • (iv) naval architecture,

    • (v) general engineering knowledge,

    • (vi) rig construction, and

    • (vii) general rig knowledge;

  • (b) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (1)(a) and (b), a written examination to determine whether the applicant has the required engineering knowledge of motor ships; and

  • (c) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b), an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has

    • (i) the knowledge required under paragraphs (a) and (b), and

    • (ii) knowledge of the applicable Acts and the applicable regulations and orders made pursuant to those Acts.

• (4) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant may be granted a maintenance supervisor, MODU/surface certificate, where the applicant

  • (a) has served as a maintenance supervisor on a MODU of not less than 3 000 kW generator power for 12 months within the five years before July 30, 1997;

  • (b) provides the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of the courses referred to in paragraph (1)(b); and

  • (c) passes the examinations referred to in subsection (3).

Second-class Engineer, Motor Ship and Second-class Engineer, Steamship

• 31 (1) Subject to subsections (3), (5) and (6), every applicant for a second-class engineer certificate, motor ship or steamship, shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to survival craft,

      • (B) with respect to marine fire fighting,

      • (C) for officers, and

      • (D) for senior officers, and

    • (ii) ship management practices, taught using a propulsive plant simulator; and

  • (c) pass the examinations referred to in subsection (4).

• (2) An applicant shall acquire 60 months of service as follows:

  • (a) by fulfilling the service requirements of subsection 33(2);

  • (b) by acquiring a minimum of six months of service as an engineer on watch

    • (i) on a motor ship of not less than 750 kW propulsive power, where the applicant is applying for a second-class engineer, motor ship certificate, or

    • (ii) on a steamship of not less than 750 kW propulsive power, where the applicant is applying for a second-class engineer, steamship certificate; and

  • (c) by acquiring the remaining time composed of a combination of the following service, namely,

    • (i) as an engineer on a steamship, motor ship or MODU of not less than 750 kW propulsive power, and

    • (ii) time spent at the marine department of a recognized institution, to be credited in the ratio of one day for every three days of attendance, to a maximum of three months.

• (3) Where an applicant for a second-class engineer, motor ship certificate holds a maintenance supervisor, MODU/self-elevating certificate, the applicant shall

  • (a) acquire a minimum of six months of service as an engineer in charge of the machinery on a motor ship of not less than 750 kW propulsive power; and

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of the courses referred to in paragraph (1)(b).

• (4) An applicant shall pass, in the following order,

  • (a) a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) [Repealed, SOR/2002-150, s. 14]

    • (ii) applied mechanics,

    • (iii) thermodynamics,

    • (iv) electrotechnology,

    • (v) naval architecture,

    • (vi) either

      • (A) blueprint interpretation and sketching, or

      • (B) drawing, and

    • (vii) general engineering knowledge;

  • (b) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (1)(a) and (b), a written examination to determine whether the applicant has the required engineering knowledge of

    • (i) motor ships, where the applicant is applying for a second-class engineer, motor ship certificate, or

    • (ii) steamships, where the applicant is applying for a second-class engineer, steamship certificate; and

  • (c) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b), an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has

    • (i) the knowledge required under paragraphs (a) and (b), and

    • (ii) knowledge of the applicable Acts and the applicable regulations and orders made pursuant to those Acts.

• (5) Where an applicant for a second-class engineer, motor ship certificate holds a first-class engineer, steamship certificate, the applicant shall

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subparagraph (2)(b)(i); and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has the required engineering knowledge.

• (6) Where an applicant for a second-class engineer, steamship certificate holds a first-class engineer, motor ship certificate, the applicant shall

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subparagraph (2)(b)(ii); and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has the required engineering knowledge.

• (7) [Repealed, SOR/2002-150, s. 14]

Maintenance Supervisor, MODU/self-elevating

• 32 (1) Subject to subsection (4), every applicant for a maintenance supervisor, MODU/self-elevating certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to survival craft,

      • (B) with respect to marine fire fighting,

      • (C) for officers, and

      • (D) for senior officers, and

    • (ii) MODU operations in respect of

      • (A) ship management practices, taught using a propulsive plant simulator,

      • (B) basic offshore drilling operations,

      • (C) the dangers and detection of, and emergency response to, hydrogen sulphide (H₂S), and

      • (D) basic offshore survival; and

  • (c) pass the examinations referred to in subsection (3).

• (2) An applicant shall acquire 24 months of service after obtaining a fourth-class engineer, motor ship certificate, and a MODU certificate, as an engineer on watch on a MODU/self-elevating of not less than 750 kW propulsive power.

• (3) An applicant shall pass, in the following order,

  • (a) a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) applied mathematics,

    • (ii) applied mechanics,

    • (iii) thermodynamics,

    • (iv) electrotechnology,

    • (v) naval architecture,

    • (vi) either

      • (A) blueprint interpretation and sketching, or

      • (B) drawing, and

    • (vii) general engineering knowledge,

    • (viii) rig construction, and

    • (ix) general rig knowledge;

  • (b) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (1)(a) and (b), a written examination to determine whether the applicant has the required engineering knowledge of motor ships; and

  • (c) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b), an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has

    • (i) the knowledge required under paragraphs (a) and (b), and

    • (ii) knowledge of the applicable Acts and the applicable regulations and orders made pursuant to those Acts.

• (4) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant may be granted a maintenance supervisor, MODU/self-elevating certificate, where the applicant

  • (a) has served as a maintenance supervisor of a MODU/self-elevating for 12 months within the five years before July 30, 1997;

  • (b) provides the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of the courses listed in paragraph (1)(b); and

  • (c) passes the examinations referred to in subsection (3).

Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship and Third-class Engineer, Steamship

• 33 (1) Subject to subsections (4) to (6), every applicant for a third-class engineer certificate, motor ship or steamship shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to survival craft,

      • (B) with respect to marine fire fighting,

      • (C) for officers, and

      • (D) for senior officers, and

    • (ii) ship watchkeeping practices, taught using a propulsive plant simulator; and

  • (c) pass the examinations referred to in subsection (3).

• (2) An applicant shall acquire 48 months of service as follows:

  • (a) by fulfilling the service requirements of subsection 34(2);

  • (b) by acquiring a minimum of six months of service as an engineer on watch

    • (i) on a motor ship or MODU of not less than 350 kW propulsive power, where the applicant is applying for a third-class engineer, motor ship certificate, or

    • (ii) on a steamship of not less than 350 kW propulsive power, where the applicant is applying for a third-class engineer, steamship certificate; and

  • (c) by acquiring the remaining time composed of any combination of the following service, namely,

    • (i) as an engineer on day work on a ship, to a maximum of three months,

    • (ii) as an engineer fitting out, laying up or overhauling a ship, to an annual maximum of six weeks in any one year, to a maximum of three months,

    • (iii) as an engineer on a non-propelled motor or steam dredge, drill rig, floating elevator or similar ship, the main engine of which has not less than 450 kW power,

    • (iv) as an engine-room rating or engine-room assistant on watch in the engine room of a motor ship or steamship of not less than 350 kW propulsive power, to be credited in the ratio of one day for every three days of attendance, and

    • (v) time spent at the marine department of a recognized institution, to be credited in the ratio of one day for every three days of attendance, to a maximum of three months.

• (3) An applicant shall pass, in the following order,

  • (a) a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) applied mathematics,

    • (ii) applied mechanics,

    • (iii) thermodynamics,

    • (iv) electrotechnology, and

    • (v) general engineering knowledge;

  • (b) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (1)(a) and (b), a written examination on the engineering knowledge of

    • (i) motor ships, where the applicant is applying for a third-class engineer, motor ship certificate, or

    • (ii) steamships, where the applicant is applying for a third-class engineer, steamship certificate; and

  • (c) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b), an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has

    • (i) the knowledge required under paragraphs (a) and (b), and

    • (ii) knowledge of the applicable Acts and the applicable regulations and orders made pursuant to those Acts.

• (4) An applicant who holds a third-class engineer certificate, motor ship or steamship, issued before January 3, 1994, may be issued a third-class engineer certificate, motor ship or steamship, where the applicant

  • (a) passes a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) thermodynamics, and

    • (ii) electrotechnology; and

  • (b) passes an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has the knowledge referred to in subsection (3).

• (5) Where an applicant for a third-class engineer, motor ship certificate holds a second- or first-class engineer, steamship certificate, the applicant shall

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subparagraph (2)(b)(i); and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has the required engineering knowledge.

• (6) Where an applicant for a third-class engineer, steamship certificate holds a second- or first-class engineer, motor ship certificate, the applicant shall

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subparagraph (2)(b)(ii); and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has the required engineering knowledge.

Fourth-class Engineer, Motor Ship and Fourth-class Engineer, Steamship

• 34 (1) Subject to subsections (6) and (7), every applicant for a fourth-class engineer certificate, motor ship or steamship shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to basic safety,

      • (B) with respect to survival craft,

      • (C) with respect to marine fire fighting, and

      • (D) for officers, and

    • (ii) ship watchkeeping practices, taught using a propulsive plant simulator; and

  • (c) pass the examinations referred to in subsection (4).

• (2) Subject to subsection (5), an applicant shall acquire 36 months of service as follows:

  • (a) a minimum of six months of service composed of the duties listed in subsection (3), as an engineer, engine-room rating, engine-room assistant or assistant engineer, on watch on

    • (i) a motor ship or MODU of not less than 225 kW propulsive power, where the applicant is applying for a fourth-class engineer, motor ship certificate, or

    • (ii) a steamship of not less than 225 kW propulsive power, where the applicant is applying for a fourth-class engineer, steamship certificate;

  • (b) the equivalent of six months of service, where the applicant submits a certificate of the successful completion of a course in practical skills for marine engineers at a recognized institution; and

  • (c) the remaining time composed of any combination of service from the following categories, namely,

    • (i) service for actual time spent by the applicant

      • (A) in fitting, erecting or repairing machinery, to a maximum of 12 months,

      • (B) in metal turning, to a maximum of 12 months,

      • (C) in brass finishing, to a maximum of nine months,

      • (D) in pattern making, to a maximum of nine months,

      • (E) in planing, slotting, shaping and milling, to a maximum of nine months,

      • (F) in tool-room work, to a maximum of nine months,

      • (G) in smith work, to a maximum of four months,

      • (H) in welding, to a maximum of four months,

      • (I) in a drafting office in the capacity of a mechanical or electrical drafter engaged in arrangement, detail or design drawings, to a maximum of 12 months,

      • (J) as an engineer or assistant engineer, on day work, to a maximum of 24 months,

      • (K) as an engineer, assistant engineer, engine-room rating, or electrician during the fitting out or laying up of a ship, to a maximum of six weeks per year,

      • (L) as an engineer, engine-room rating or assistant engineer, on watch on a non-propelled motor dredge, drill rig, floating elevator or similar ship, the main engine of which has not less than 375 kW power, to a maximum of 24 months,

      • (M) as a person responsible for operating pumps on an oil tanker, to a maximum of 24 months,

      • (N) as a water-tender on a ship having three or more boilers, to a maximum of 18 months,

      • (O) as an engineer, engine-room rating or assistant engineer, on watch on a non-propelled steam dredge, drill rig, floating elevator or similar ship, the main engine of which has not less than 375 kW power, or the boiler or boilers of which have a total heating surface of not less than 92.9 m², to a maximum of 24 months,

      • (P) as an engine-room rating or assistant engineer, on watch on a towed barge or similar ship, the boiler or boilers of which have a total heating surface of not less than 92.9 m², to a maximum of 24 months,

      • (Q) as a person responsible for operating tunnel machinery on a self-unloading bulk cargo ship, to a maximum of nine months,

      • (R) as an electrician on watch in the engine room of an electrically propelled ship, to a maximum of 24 months,

      • (S) as an electrician on watch or on day work during the maintenance and repair of the electrical machinery of a ship having a rated generator capacity of not less than 300 kW power, to a maximum of 24 months, and

      • (T) at the marine department of a recognized institution, to be credited in the ratio of one day for every three days of attendance, to a maximum of three months,

    • (ii) the equivalent of three months of service for each course in applied mechanics, thermodynamics, machine design, electrotechnology, chemistry or naval architecture successfully completed by the applicant at a recognized institution, and

    • (iii) the equivalent of 24 months of service for the successful completion by the applicant, at a recognized institution, of a three-year diploma program in mechanical or electrical engineering.

• (3) The service referred to in paragraph (2)(a) includes the following duties, namely,

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

  • (b) shutting down main machinery;

  • (c) manoeuvring 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 machinery space log books; and

  • (p) acting as assistant watchkeeper at sea.

• (4) An applicant shall pass, in the following order,

  • (a) a written examination to determine whether the applicant has the required general engineering knowledge;

  • (b) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (1)(a) and (b), a written examination to determine whether the applicant has the required engineering knowledge of

    • (i) motor ships, where the applicant is applying for a fourth-class engineer, motor ship certificate, or

    • (ii) steamships, where the applicant is applying for a fourth-class engineer, steamship certificate; and

  • (c) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b), an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has

    • (i) the knowledge required under paragraphs (a) and (b), and

    • (ii) knowledge of the applicable Acts and the applicable regulations and orders made pursuant to those Acts.

• (5) An applicant who provides the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a program that includes at least six months of practical skills training and at least six months of the service set out in paragraph (2)(a) shall be credited with 36 months of service and is not required to fulfil the service requirements set out in paragraph (2)(b) or (c).

• (6) Where an applicant for a fourth-class engineer, motor ship certificate holds a third-, second- or first-class engineer, steamship certificate, the applicant shall

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subparagraph (2)(a)(i); and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has the required engineering knowledge.

• (7) Where an applicant for a fourth-class engineer, steamship certificate holds a third-, second- or first-class engineer, motor ship certificate, the applicant shall

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subparagraph (2)(a)(ii); and

  • (b) pass a written and an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has the required engineering knowledge.

Offshore Installation Manager, MODU/surface, Offshore Installation Manager, MODU/self-elevating and Offshore Installation Manager, MODU/inland

• 35 (1) Subject to subsection (3), every applicant for an offshore installation manager, MODU/surface certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to survival craft,

      • (B) with respect to marine fire fighting,

      • (C) for officers, and

      • (D) for senior officers, and

    • (ii) MODU operations in respect of

      • (A) advanced offshore drilling operations,

      • (B) second-line-supervisor functions, offshore well control, and

      • (C) basic offshore survival;

  • (c) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) MODU management,

    • (ii) rig construction, and

    • (iii) engineering knowledge, except where the applicant holds a first-, second- or third-class engineer, motor ship certificate; and

  • (d) after fulfilling the service requirements specified in respect of the certificate sought, pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

• (2) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) shall acquire 12 months of service as follows:

  • (a) a minimum of six months of service on a MODU/surface that is not a MODU/inland as a barge supervisor after obtaining a barge supervisor, MODU/surface certificate, which service shall include assisting in

    • (i) 20 cargo transfer operations between a MODU and a supply ship of which not less than two and not more than five are observed from the supply ship,

    • (ii) four complete anchor-handling operations of a MODU/surface of which not less than one and not more than two are observed from the anchor-handling ship, and

    • (iii) 20 helicopter landings on, and 20 helicopter departures from, a MODU; and

  • (b) the remaining time composed of any combination of service as a watchkeeping mate, an engineer, a maintenance supervisor, or a tourpusher or toolpusher.

• (3) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant may be granted an offshore installation manager, MODU/surface certificate, where the applicant, in the following order,

  • (a) has served as an offshore installation manager of a MODU/ surface that is not a MODU/inland for 12 months within the five years before July 30, 1997;

  • (b) provides the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties in respect of

      • (A) basic safety, and

      • (B) all of the elements referred to in subparagraph (1)(b)(i),

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level I, and

    • (iii) MODU operations in respect of

      • (A) all of the elements referred to in subparagraph (1)(b)(ii),

      • (B) stability and ballast control, and

      • (C) the dangers and detection of, and emergency response to, hydrogen sulphide (H₂S); and

  • (c) fulfils the requirements of paragraphs (1)(c) and (d).

• (4) Subject to subsection (6), every applicant for an offshore installation manager, MODU/self-elevating certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (5); and

  • (b) meet the requirements of paragraphs (1)(b) to (d).

• (5) An applicant referred to in subsection (4) shall acquire 12 months of service as follows:

  • (a) a minimum of six months of service on a MODU/surface that is not a MODU/inland as a barge supervisor after obtaining a barge supervisor, MODU/self-elevating certificate or a barge supervisor, MODU/surface certificate, which service shall include assisting in

    • (i) 20 cargo transfer operations between a MODU and a supply ship of which not less than two are observed from the supply ship,

    • (ii) four complete relocation operations of a MODU/self-elevating, and

    • (iii) 20 helicopter landings on, and 20 helicopter departures from, a MODU; and

  • (b) the remaining time composed of any combination of service as a watchkeeping mate, an engineer, a maintenance supervisor, or a tourpusher or toolpusher.

• (6) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant may be granted an offshore installation manager, MODU/self-elevating certificate, where the applicant, in the following order,

  • (a) has served as an offshore installation manager of a MODU/ self-elevating that is not a MODU/inland for 12 months within the five years before July 30, 1997; and

  • (b) meets the requirements of paragraphs (1)(b) and (c) and clause (3)(b)(i)(A).

• (7) Subject to subsection (9), every applicant for an offshore installation manager, MODU/inland certificate shall

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (8); and

  • (b) meet the requirements of paragraphs (1)(b) to (d).

• (8) An applicant referred to in subsection (7) shall acquire 12 months of service as follows:

  • (a) a minimum of six months of service on a MODU as a barge supervisor after obtaining a barge supervisor, MODU/inland certificate, which service shall include assisting in

    • (i) 20 cargo transfer operations between a MODU and a supply ship of which not less than two are observed from the supply ship, and

    • (ii) at least four complete relocation operations of a MODU/inland; and

  • (b) the remaining time composed of any combination of service as a watchkeeping mate, an engineer, a maintenance supervisor, or a tourpusher or toolpusher.

• (9) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant may be granted an offshore installation manager, MODU/inland certificate, where the applicant, in the following order,

  • (a) has served as an offshore installation manager of a MODU/ inland, MODU/surface or MODU/self-elevating for 12 months within the five years before July 30, 1997;

  • (b) provides the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in marine emergency duties in respect of

    • (i) basic safety, and

    • (ii) all of the elements referred to in subparagraph (1)(b)(i); and

  • (c) fulfils the requirements of paragraphs (1)(c) and (d).

Barge Supervisor, MODU/surface, Barge Supervisor, MODU/self-elevating and Barge Supervisor, MODU/inland

• 36 (1) Subject to subsection (3), every applicant for a barge supervisor, MODU/surface certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to survival craft,

      • (B) with respect to marine fire fighting,

      • (C) for officers, and

      • (D) for senior officers,

    • (ii) simulated electronic navigation, level I, and

    • (iii) MODU operations concerning

      • (A) basic offshore drilling operations,

      • (B) second-line-supervisor functions, offshore well control, and

      • (C) basic offshore survival;

  • (c) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

    • (i) meteorology,

    • (ii) rig construction, and

    • (iii) stability and ballast control;

  • (d) after fulfilling the requirements of subparagraph (b)(ii), pass a practical examination on simulated electronic navigation, level I; and

  • (e) after fulfilling the service requirements specified in respect of the certificate sought, pass an oral examination on general seamanship.

• (2) An applicant referred to in subsection (1) shall acquire 12 months of service as follows:

  • (a) a minimum of six months of service, including the service described in subsection (4), as a watchkeeping mate on a MODU/surface that is not a MODU/inland after obtaining

    • (i) a watchkeeping mate, MODU/surface certificate, or

    • (ii) a first mate, intermediate voyage certificate and a MODU certificate; and

  • (b) the remaining time composed of any combination of service as a driller, a watchkeeping mate, an engineer, a maintenance supervisor, a tourpusher or toolpusher, or a ballast control operator.

• (3) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant may be granted a barge supervisor, MODU/surface certificate, where the applicant, in the following order,

  • (a) has served as a barge supervisor of a MODU/surface that is not a MODU/inland for 12 months within the five years before July 30, 1997;

  • (b) provides the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) all of the elements referred to in subparagraphs (1)(b)(i) and (ii), and

    • (ii) MODU operations in respect of

      • (A) stability and ballast control, and

      • (B) the dangers and detection of, and emergency response to, hydrogen sulphide (H₂S); and

  • (c) fulfils the requirements of paragraphs (1)(c) to (e).

• (4) The service referred to in paragraph (2)(a) includes assisting in

  • (a) 10 cargo transfer operations between a MODU/surface and a supply ship of which not less than two and not more than five are observed from the supply ship;

  • (b) two complete anchor-handling operations of a MODU/surface of which not less than one is observed from the anchor-handling ship; and

  • (c) at least 10 helicopter landings and 10 helicopter departures.

• (5) Subject to subsection (7), every applicant for a barge supervisor, MODU/self-elevating certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (6);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses relating to MODU/self-elevating stability control; and

  • (c) fulfil the requirements of subparagraphs (1)(b)(i) and (iii) and paragraphs (1)(c) and (e).

• (6) An applicant referred to in subsection (5) shall acquire 12 months of service as a driller, watchkeeping mate or engineer on a MODU/surface or a MODU/self-elevating that is not a MODU/inland, which service shall include assisting in

  • (a) 10 cargo transfer operations between a MODU/self-elevating and a supply ship of which not less than two and not more than five are observed from the supply ship;

  • (b) two complete relocation operations of a MODU/self-elevating; and

  • (c) at least 10 helicopter landings and 10 helicopter departures.

• (7) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant may be granted a barge supervisor MODU/self-elevating certificate, where the applicant, in the following order,

  • (a) has served as a barge supervisor of a MODU/self-elevating that is not a MODU/inland for 12 months within the five years before July 30, 1997;

  • (b) provides the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) the marine emergency duties referred to in subparagraph (1)(b)(i), and

    • (ii) MODU operations in respect of

      • (A) stability, MODU/self-elevating,

      • (B) the dangers and detection of, and emergency response to, hydrogen sulphide (H₂S), and

      • (C) all of the elements referred to in subparagraph (1)(b)(iii); and

  • (c) fulfils the requirements of paragraphs (1)(c) and (e).

• (8) Subject to subsection (10), every applicant for a barge supervisor, MODU/inland certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (9); and

  • (b) fulfil the requirements of paragraphs (1)(b) to (e).

• (9) An applicant referred to in subsection (8) shall acquire 12 months of service on a MODU as a driller, watchkeeping mate or maintenance supervisor, which service shall include assisting in

  • (a) 10 cargo transfer operations between a MODU and a supply ship of which not less than two and not more than five are observed from the supply ship; and

  • (b) two complete relocation operations of a MODU.

• (10) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant may be granted a barge supervisor, MODU/inland certificate, where the applicant, in the following order,

  • (a) has served as a barge supervisor of a MODU/inland for 12 months within the five years before July 30, 1997;

  • (b) provides the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties with respect to

      • (A) MODU emergency duties, and

      • (B) all of the elements referred to in subparagraph (1)(b)(i), and

    • (ii) MODU operations with respect to

      • (A) the dangers and detection of, and emergency response to, hydrogen sulphide (H₂S), and

      • (B) all of the elements referred to in subparagraph (1)(b)(iii); and

  • (c) fulfils the requirements of paragraphs (1)(c) and (e).

Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation and Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation in Arctic Waters (North of 60°00′N)

• 37 (1) Every applicant for a supervisor of an oil transfer operation certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties with respect to basic safety, and

    • (ii) advanced oil tanker safety or supervisor of an oil transfer operation; and

  • (b) have acquired three months of service that includes duties relating to oil transfer operations.

• (2) Every applicant for a supervisor of an oil transfer operation in Arctic waters (north of 60°00′N) certificate shall, after obtaining a supervisor of an oil transfer operation certificate and in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) acquire two Arctic shipping seasons of service under the supervision of a holder of a supervisor of an oil transfer operation in Arctic waters (north of 60°00′N) certificate; and

  • (b) assist in six oil transfer operations in Arctic waters during the period of service described in paragraph (a).

Supervisor of a Chemical Transfer Operation

38 Every applicant for a supervisor of a chemical transfer operation certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

• (a) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

  • (i) marine emergency duties with respect to basic safety, and

  • (ii) advanced chemical tanker safety; and

• (b) acquire three months of service on a chemical tanker, which service shall include duties relating to chemical transfer operations.

Supervisor of a Liquefied Gas Transfer Operation

39 Every applicant for a supervisor of a liquefied gas transfer operation certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

• (a) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

  • (i) marine emergency duties with respect to basic safety, and

  • (ii) advanced liquefied gas tanker safety; and

• (b) acquire three months of service on a liquefied gas tanker, which service shall include duties relating to liquefied gas transfer operations.

Restricted Engineer, Motor Ship

40 Every applicant for a restricted engineer, motor ship certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

• (a) fulfil one of the following requirements:

  • (i) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in marine emergency duties with respect to small vessel safety, or

  • (ii) pass a practical examination on marine emergency duties with respect to small vessel safety, using the ship’s equipment for marine emergencies, and an oral examination on that subject; and

• (b) pass an oral examination on the required engineering knowledge of motor ships.

Chief Engineer, Motor-driven Fishing Vessel

41 Every applicant for a chief engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

• (a) meet the service requirements of subsection 33(2);

• (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

  • (i) marine emergency duties with respect to

    • (A) survival craft, and

    • (B) marine fire fighting, and

  • (ii) ship watchkeeping practices, taught using a propulsive plant simulator;

• (c) pass a written examination on each of the following subjects:

  • (i) applied mathematics,

  • (ii) applied mechanics,

  • (iii) thermodynamics,

  • (iv) electrotechnology,

  • (v) general engineering knowledge, and

  • (vi) engineering knowledge, motor; and

• (d) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) to (c), pass an oral examination on the required engineering knowledge of motor ships.

Watchkeeping Engineer, Motor-driven Fishing Vessel

• 42 (1) Every applicant for a watchkeeping engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties with respect to

      • (A) survival craft, and

      • (B) marine fire fighting, and

    • (ii) ship watchkeeping practices, taught using a propulsive plant simulator;

  • (c) pass, in the following order, a written examination

    • (i) on general engineering knowledge, and

    • (ii) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b), to determine whether the applicant has the required engineering knowledge of motor ships; and

  • (d) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) to (c), pass an oral examination to determine whether the applicant has the knowledge referred to in paragraph (c).

• (2) The applicant shall acquire

  • (a) 12 months of service on a motor ship of not less than 125 kW propulsive power as an engineer, assistant engineer, engine-room rating or engine-room assistant; or

  • (b) three months of service as described in paragraph (a) where the applicant provides the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a diesel engine course.

Able Seaman

43 Every applicant for an able seaman certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

• (a) acquire 36 months of service on a ship in the ordinary practice of seamen in the deck department;

• (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in marine emergency duties with respect to

  • (i) basic safety,

  • (ii) survival craft, and

  • (iii) marine fire fighting; and

• (c) after fulfilling the service requirements of paragraph (a), pass a practical and written examination on general seamanship.

Bridge Watchman

• 44 (1) Every applicant for a bridge watchman certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the following requirements:

    • (i) acquire six months of service on a ship in navigational watchkeeping duties, including at least eight hours of steering the ship, or

    • (ii) provide the examiner with

      • (A) a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in bridge watchkeeping duties, and

      • (B) proof that the applicant has acquired two months of service in navigational watchkeeping duties, including at least eight hours of steering the ship;

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in marine emergency duties with respect to

    • (i) basic safety,

    • (ii) survival craft, and

    • (iii) marine fire fighting; and

  • (c) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraph (a), pass a written examination on general seamanship.

• (2) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant is considered to have met the requirements of paragraphs (1)(a) and (c) if the applicant provides the examiner with

  • (a) proof that the applicant has served 12 months on a ship as a deck rating within the five years before July 30, 1997; and

  • (b) a testimonial, in accordance with Schedule 3, attesting to the applicant’s ability to steer.

Engine-room Rating

• 45 (1) Every applicant for an engine-room rating certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in marine emergency duties with respect to

    • (i) basic safety,

    • (ii) survival craft, and

    • (iii) marine fire fighting; and

  • (c) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b), pass an oral examination on the duties of an engine-room rating.

• (2) The applicant shall

  • (a) acquire six months of service as follows:

    • (i) a minimum of three months of service as an engine-room rating or engine-room assistant in the engine room of a steamship or motor ship or in the boiler room of a steamship, and

    • (ii) the remaining time composed of any combination of service from the categories set out in paragraph 34(2)(c); or

  • (b) provide the examiner with

    • (i) a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in engine-room rating duties, and

    • (ii) proof that the applicant has acquired a minimum of three months of service as an engine-room rating or engine-room assistant.

• (3) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant who has served 12 months on a ship as an engine-room rating or engine-room assistant within the five years before July 30, 1997 is considered to have met the requirements of paragraphs (1)(a) and (c).

Engine-room Assistant

• 46 (1) Every applicant for an engine-room assistant certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in marine emergency duties with respect to

    • (i) basic safety,

    • (ii) survival craft, and

    • (iii) marine fire fighting; and

  • (c) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b), pass an oral examination on the duties of an engine-room assistant.

• (2) The applicant shall acquire 12 months of service as follows:

  • (a) by fulfilling the service requirements of paragraph 45(2)(a); and

  • (b) by acquiring the remaining time composed of service as follows, namely,

    • (i) six months of service on a steamship of not less than 225 kW propulsive power as an engine-room rating or engine-room assistant, or

    • (ii) the equivalent of six months of service where the applicant provides to the examiner a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in practical skills for marine engineers.

• (3) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant who has served 12 months on a ship as an engine-room assistant within the five years before July 30, 1997 is considered to have met the requirements of paragraphs (1)(a) and (c).

Ship’s Cook

• 47 (1) Every applicant for a ship’s cook certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) acquire one month of service on a ship as ship’s cook or cook’s helper;

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in marine emergency duties with respect to

    • (i) basic safety,

    • (ii) survival craft, and

    • (iii) marine fire fighting; and

  • (c) subject to subsection (2), pass a written and a practical examination on the duties of a ship’s cook.

• (2) An applicant who provides the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in marine cooking is exempted from the practical examination referred to in paragraph (1)(c).

Proficiency in Survival Craft, Restricted Proficiency in Survival Craft and Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats

• 48 (1) Every applicant for a certificate of proficiency in survival craft shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) acquire six months of service on a ship and provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, within the five years before the date of the application, of courses in marine emergency duties with respect to survival craft; or

  • (b) if the applicant successfully completed, at a recognized institution, more than five years before the date of the application, courses in marine emergency duties with respect to survival craft, provide proof of six months of relevant service on a ship within the five years before the application.

  • (c) [Repealed, SOR/2002-150, s. 18]

• (2) Every applicant for a restricted certificate of proficiency in survival craft shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) acquire one month of service on the ship in respect of which the certificate is sought; and

  • (b) pass a practical examination on the use of the life-saving apparatus, appliances and equipment on the ship in respect of which the certificate is sought.

• (3) Every applicant for a certificate of proficiency in fast rescue boats shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties with respect to survival craft, and

    • (ii) proficiency in fast rescue boats; and

  • (b) pass a practical examination on operating fast rescue boats in various conditions and righting them after capsize.

Proficiency in Oil Tankers

• 49 (1) Every applicant for a proficiency in oil tankers certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1, provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

  • (a) marine emergency duties with respect to marine fire fighting; and

  • (b) subject to subsection (2), oil tankers (basic training).

• (2) An applicant is considered to have fulfilled the requirements of paragraph (1)(b) where the applicant was engaged in a position to assist the officer in charge of a cargo operation on board an oil tanker or chemical tanker for six months within the five years before the date of the application.

Proficiency in Chemical Tankers

• 50 (1) Every applicant for a proficiency in chemical tankers certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1, provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

  • (a) marine emergency duties with respect to marine fire fighting; and

  • (b) subject to subsection (2), chemical tankers (basic training).

• (2) An applicant is considered to have fulfilled the requirements of paragraph (1)(b) where the applicant was engaged for six months in a position to assist the officer in charge of a cargo operation on board a chemical tanker within the five years before the date of the application.

Proficiency in Liquefied Gas Tankers

• 51 (1) Every applicant for a proficiency in liquefied gas tankers certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1, provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

  • (a) marine emergency duties with respect to marine fire fighting; and

  • (b) subject to subsection (2), liquefied gas tankers (basic training).

• (2) An applicant is considered to have fulfilled the requirements of paragraph (1)(b) where the applicant was engaged for six months in a position to assist the officer in charge of a cargo operation on a liquefied gas tanker within the five years before the date of the application.

Compass Deviation

• 52 (1) Every applicant for a compass deviation certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2) within the three years before the date of the application; and

  • (b) pass a written examination on magnetic compass adjustment.

• (2) The applicant shall complete 12 compensations or adjustments of different ship’s magnetic compasses, of which not less than four are on steel ships.

Second Engineer, Steamship

53 Every applicant for a second engineer, steamship certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

• (a) hold a fourth-class engineer, steamship certificate; and

• (b) serve as an engineer, engine-room rating or engine-room assistant for 12 months in the engine room of a steamship of not less than 750 kW propulsive power.

Second Engineer, Motor Ship

54 Every applicant for a second engineer, motor ship certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

• (a) hold a fourth-class engineer, motor ship certificate; and

• (b) serve as an engineer, engine-room rating or engine-room assistant for 12 months in the engine room of a motor ship of not less than 750 kW propulsive power.

Chief Engineer, Steamship

55 Every applicant for a chief engineer, steamship certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

• (a) hold a third-class engineer, steamship certificate;

• (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

  • (i) marine emergency duties for senior officers, and

  • (ii) ship management practices, taught using a propulsive plant simulator; and

• (c) acquire 24 months of service as an engineer in the engine room of a steamship of not less than 750 kW propulsive power.

Chief Engineer, Motor Ship

56 Every applicant for a chief engineer, motor ship certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

• (a) hold a third-class engineer, motor ship certificate;

• (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

  • (i) marine emergency duties for senior officers, and

  • (ii) ship management practices, taught using a propulsive plant simulator; and

• (c) acquire 24 months of service as an engineer in the engine room of a motor ship of not less than 750 kW propulsive power.

Electrician

57 Every applicant for an electrician certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

• (a) hold a fourth-class engineer, steamship or motor ship certificate;

• (b) acquire six months of service as an engineer or electrician on a ship that has a rated generator capacity of not less than 300 kW; and

• (c) after fulfilling the requirements of paragraph (b), pass

  • (i) a written examination on electrotechnology, and

  • (ii) an oral examination on the duties of a marine electrician.

Continued Proficiency

• 58 (1) Every applicant for a continued proficiency certificate who holds a master, mate, offshore installation manager or barge supervisor certificate listed in any of paragraphs 2(a) to (k), (n) to (s) and (z.4) to (z.9) or an equivalent certificate issued in accordance with the Masters and Mates Examination Regulations, other than a certificate as a master of small craft and a certificate as a master of small passenger craft, shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution,

    • (i) in the case of the holder of a certificate issued under these Regulations, of the courses in marine emergency duties and in simulated electronic navigation required to obtain that certificate, and

    • (ii) in the case of the holder of a certificate issued under the Masters and Mates Examination Regulations after September 12, 1967, of the courses in marine emergency duties and in simulated electronic navigation required to obtain the equivalent certificate under these Regulations; and

  • (b) meet one of the following requirements within the five years before the application:

    • (i) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (2),

    • (ii) pass a written and an oral examination on navigation safety and general seamanship, or

    • (iii) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in ship management.

• (2) An applicant described in subsection (1) shall acquire

  • (a) 12 months of service on board a ship as a master or mate in charge of the watch;

  • (b) 24 months of service performing functions in any of the following marine positions, namely, as

    • (i) a shore captain, marine superintendent or operations manager, who is in the employment of a ship owner or ship agent,

    • (ii) a ship’s pilot or pilot superintendent, who is licensed by a pilotage authority,

    • (iii) a marine surveyor engaged in duties relating to the survey or inspection of ships or ships’ 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, port traffic or a port search and rescue centre,

    • (vi) a hydrographic surveyor,

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

    • (viii) an examiner of masters and mates,

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

    • (x) a person engaged in marine emergency planning and operations; or

  • (c) three months of service on board a ship as a supernumerary mate on watch immediately before making the application for a continued proficiency certificate.

• (3) Every applicant for a continued proficiency certificate who holds an engineer or maintenance supervisor certificate listed in any of paragraphs 2(t) to (z.3), (z.15) and (z.16), or an equivalent certificate issued in accordance with the Marine Engineer Examination Regulations, shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to survival craft and marine fire fighting, for the holder of a chief engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel or watchkeeping engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel certificate,

      • (B) for officers and with respect to survival craft and marine fire fighting, for the holder of a fourth-class engineer, steamship or motor ship certificate, and

      • (C) for officers and senior officers, for the holder of a first-class engineer, steamship or motor ship certificate, maintenance supervisor, MODU/surface certificate, second-class engineer, steamship or motor ship certificate, maintenance supervisor, MODU/self-elevating certificate or third-class engineer, steamship or motor ship certificate,

    • (ii) subject to subsection (4), ship management practices taught using a propulsive plant simulator, for the holder of a first-class engineer, steamship or motor ship certificate, maintenance supervisor, MODU/surface certificate, second-class engineer, steamship or motor ship certificate, maintenance supervisor, MODU/self-elevating certificate or chief engineer, third-class engineer, steamship or motor ship certificate, and

    • (iii) subject to subsection (4), ship watchkeeping practices taught using a propulsive plant simulator, for the holder of a fourth-class engineer, steamship or motor ship certificate, chief engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel certificate or watchkeeping engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel certificate; and

  • (b) meet one of the following requirements within the five years before the date of the application:

    • (i) fulfil the service requirements of subsection (4),

    • (ii) pass a written examination on general engineering knowledge relating to the certificate sought,

    • (iii) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

      • (A) naval architecture,

      • (B) automation, control and instrumentation, and

      • (C) marine power systems, or

    • (iv) pass an oral examination on general engineering knowledge relating to the certificate sought.

• (4) An applicant described in subsection (3) who has at least three years of service on a particular ship, or a sister ship, in the five years immediately preceding the application is not required to take the courses referred to in subparagraphs (3)(a)(ii) and (iii) but, if the applicant does not, the continued proficiency certificate is restricted to that ship or sister ship and the areas in which the ship operated.

• (5) An applicant described in subsection (3) shall acquire

  • (a) 12 months of service as an engineer

    • (i) on a steamship of a propulsive power appropriate to the certificate in respect of which the continued proficiency certificate is sought, in the case of the holder of a first-, second-, third- or fourth-class engineer, steamship certificate, or

    • (ii) on a motor ship or MODU of a propulsive power appropriate to the certificate in respect of which the continued proficiency certificate is sought, in the case of a holder of a first-, second-, third- or fourth-class engineer, motor ship certificate, maintenance supervisor, MODU/surface certificate, maintenance supervisor, MODU/self-elevating certificate, chief engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel certificate or watchkeeping engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel certificate;

  • (b) 24 months of service in any of the following marine positions, namely, as

    • (i) a marine engineer superintendent, or operating engineer manager, who is in the employment of a ship owner or ship agent,

    • (ii) a marine surveyor engaged in duties relating to the survey or inspection of ships or ships’ equipment or cargoes,

    • (iii) an instructor or training officer in marine engineering subjects at a recognized institution,

    • (iv) an examiner of engineers, or

    • (v) a casualty investigator engaged in investigating marine casualties; or

  • (c) three months of service as a supernumerary engineer, immediately before making the application, on board the ship that is appropriate to the certificate held and described in paragraph (a).

Oil Tanker, Level 1

• 59 (1) Every applicant for an oil tanker, level 1 certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) hold a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 2(a) to (g), (k) and (s) to (z.3);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in marine emergency duties with respect to marine fire fighting; and

  • (c) have acquired three months of service within the five years before the date of the application, on an oil tanker or chemical tanker, in duties relating to the loading, discharging or transfer of cargo and cargo equipment, or provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in advanced oil tanker safety.

• (2) Despite subsection (1), every applicant for an oil tanker, level 1 certificate who held such a certificate shall, if the certificate had become invalid under paragraph 3(1)(b.1) of the Crewing Regulations,

  • (a) have acquired three months of service, within the five years before the date of the application, on an oil tanker or a chemical tanker, while holding an oil tanker, level 1 certificate, performing duties relating to the loading, discharging or transfer of cargo and cargo equipment; or

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution and within the five years before the date of the application, of a course in advanced oil tanker safety.

Oil Tanker, Level 2

• 60 (1) Every applicant for an oil tanker, level 2 certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) hold an oil tanker, level 1 certificate;

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) advanced oil tanker safety, and

    • (ii) cargo and emergency management; and

  • (c) have acquired three months of service, within the five years before the date of the application, on an oil tanker or chemical tanker, while holding an oil tanker, level 1 certificate, as master, chief engineer, watchkeeping mate or engineer.

• (2) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant who holds a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 2(t) to (z.3) is considered to meet the requirements of paragraph (1)(b) if the applicant has served on an oil tanker or chemical tanker as chief engineer or second engineer for 12 months within the five years before July 30, 1997.

• (3) Despite subsection (1), every applicant for an oil tanker, level 2 certificate who held such a certificate shall, if the certificate had become invalid under paragraph 3(1)(b.1) of the Crewing Regulations,

  • (a) have acquired three months of service, within the five years before the date of the application, on an oil tanker or chemical tanker, while holding an oil tanker, level 2 certificate, as master, chief engineer, watchkeeping mate or engineer; or

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution and within the five years before the date of the application, of courses in

    • (i) advanced oil tanker safety, and

    • (ii) cargo and emergency management.

Chemical Tanker, Level 1

• 61 (1) Every applicant for a chemical tanker, level 1 certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) hold a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 2(a) to (g), (k) and (s) to (z.3);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in marine emergency duties with respect to marine fire fighting; and

  • (c) have acquired three months of service, within the five years before the date of the application, on a chemical tanker, performing duties relating to the loading, discharging or transfer of cargo and cargo equipment, or provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in advanced chemical tanker safety.

• (2) Despite subsection (1), every applicant for a chemical tanker, level 1 certificate who held such a certificate shall, if the certificate had become invalid under paragraph 3(1)(b.1) of the Crewing Regulations,

  • (a) have acquired three months of service within the five years before the date of the application, on a chemical tanker, while holding a chemical tanker, level 1 certificate, performing duties relating to the loading, discharging or transfer of cargo and cargo equipment; or

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution and within the five years before the date of the application, of a course in advanced chemical tanker safety.

Chemical Tanker, Level 2

• 62 (1) Every applicant for a chemical tanker, level 2 certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) hold a chemical tanker, level 1 certificate;

  • (b) subject to subsection (2), provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) advanced chemical tanker safety, and

    • (ii) cargo and emergency management; and

  • (c) have acquired three months of service within the five years before the date of the application on a chemical tanker, while holding a chemical tanker, level 1 certificate, as a master, chief engineer, watchkeeping mate or engineer.

• (2) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant who holds a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 2(t) to (z.3) is considered to have met the requirements of paragraph (1)(b) where the applicant has served on a chemical tanker as a master, first mate, chief engineer, second engineer or person in charge of a chemical operation for 12 months within the five years before July 30, 1997.

• (3) Despite subsection (1), every applicant for a chemical tanker, level 2 certificate who held such a certificate shall, if the certificate had become invalid under paragraph 3(1)(b.1) of the Crewing Regulations,

  • (a) have acquired three months of service, within the five years before the date of the application, on a chemical tanker, while holding a chemical tanker, level 2 certificate, as master, chief engineer, watchkeeping mate or engineer; or

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution and within the five years before the date of the application, of courses in

    • (i) advanced chemical tanker safety, and

    • (ii) cargo and emergency management.

Liquefied Gas Tanker, Level 1

• 63 (1) Every applicant for a liquefied gas tanker, level 1 certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) hold a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 2(a) to (g), (k) and (s) to (z.3);

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in marine emergency duties with respect to marine fire fighting; and

  • (c) have acquired three months of service on a liquefied gas tanker within the five years before the date of the application in duties relating to the loading, discharging or transfer of cargo and cargo equipment, or provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in advanced liquefied gas tanker safety.

• (2) Despite subsection (1), every applicant for a liquefied gas tanker, level 1 certificate who held such a certificate shall, if the certificate had become invalid under paragraph 3(1)(b.1) of the Crewing Regulations,

  • (a) have acquired three months of service within the five years before the date of the application, on a liquefied gas tanker, while holding a liquefied gas tanker, level 1 certificate, performing duties relating to the loading, discharging or transfer of cargo and cargo equipment; or

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution and within the five years before the date of the application, of a course in advanced liquefied gas tanker safety.

Liquefied Gas Tanker, Level 2

• 64 (1) Every applicant for a liquefied gas tanker, level 2 certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) hold a liquefied gas tanker, level 1 certificate;

  • (b) subject to subsection (2), provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) advanced liquefied gas tanker safety, and

    • (ii) cargo and emergency management; and

  • (c) have acquired three months of service within the five years before the date of the application on a liquefied gas tanker, while holding a liquefied gas tanker, level 1 certificate, as master, watchkeeping mate or engineer.

• (2) Until July 30, 1999, an applicant who holds a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 2(t) to (z.3) is considered to have met the requirements of paragraph (1)(b) where the applicant has served on a liquefied gas tanker as master, first mate, chief engineer, second engineer or person in charge of a liquefied gas operation for 12 months within the five years before July 30, 1997.

• (3) Despite subsection (1), every applicant for a liquefied gas tanker, level 2 certificate who held such a certificate shall, if the certificate had become invalid under paragraph 3(1)(b.1) of the Crewing Regulations,

  • (a) have acquired three months of service, within the five years before the date of the application, on a liquefied gas tanker, while holding a liquefied gas tanker, level 2 certificate, as master, chief engineer, watchkeeping mate or engineer; or

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution and within the five years before the date of the application, of courses in

    • (i) advanced liquefied gas tanker safety, and

    • (ii) cargo and emergency management.

MODU

• 65 (1) Every applicant for a MODU certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) hold a certificate listed in any of paragraphs 2(a) to (g) and (j);

  • (b) subject to subsections (2) and (3), provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of courses in

    • (i) marine emergency duties

      • (A) with respect to survival craft,

      • (B) with respect to marine fire fighting, and

      • (C) for officers, and

    • (ii) MODU operations in respect of

      • (A) the dangers and detection of, and emergency response to, hydrogen sulphide (H₂S), and

      • (B) basic offshore survival; and

  • (c) subject to subsection (2), pass a written examination on drill rig knowledge.

• (2) Where the applicant holds a master mariner certificate, master, intermediate voyage certificate, first mate, intermediate voyage certificate, master, local voyage certificate or first mate, local voyage certificate, the applicant shall

  • (a) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a MODU stability and ballast control course; or

  • (b) pass a written examination on stability and ballast control.

• (3) Where the applicant holds a watchkeeping mate, ship certificate or a restricted watchkeeping mate, ship certificate, the applicant shall provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in MODU stability and ballast control.

Ro-Ro Passenger, Level 1

• 65.1 (1) Every applicant for a ro-ro passenger, level 1 certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) hold a certificate listed in any of paragraphs 2(z.17) to (z.23); and

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in ro-ro passenger safety, level 1.

• (2) Despite subsection (1), every applicant for a ro-ro passenger, level 1 certificate who held such a certificate shall, if the certificate had become invalid under paragraph 3(1)(b.1) of the Crewing Regulations, provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution and within the five years before the date of the application, of a refresher course in ro-ro passenger safety.

Ro-Ro Passenger, Level 2

• 65.2 (1) Every applicant for a ro-ro passenger, level 2 certificate shall, in addition to meeting the requirements set out in Part 1,

  • (a) hold a master, mate or engineer certificate; and

  • (b) provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution, of a course in ro-ro passenger safety, level 2.

• (2) Despite subsection (1), every applicant for a ro-ro passenger, level 2 certificate who held such a certificate shall, if the certificate had become invalid under paragraph 3(1)(b.1) of the Crewing Regulations, provide the examiner with a certificate of the applicant’s successful completion, at a recognized institution and within the five years before the date of the application, of a refresher course in ro-ro passenger safety.

PART 3Fees for Documents

Fees

66 An applicant for a document set out in column 1 of an item of Part 2 of Schedule 4 shall pay the fee set out in column 2 of the item.

Repeals

67 The following Regulations are repealed:

• (a) the Certification of Able Seamen RegulationsFootnote ¹;

• (b) the Certification of Lifeboat Men RegulationsFootnote ²;

• (c) the Certification of Ships’ Cooks Regulations, Part IFootnote ³;

• (d) the Marine Engineer Examination RegulationsFootnote ⁴; and

• (e) the Masters and Mates Examination RegulationsFootnote ⁵.

  • Return to footnote ¹C.R.C., c. 1411

  • Return to footnote ²C.R.C., c. 1412

  • Return to footnote ³C.R.C., c. 1413

  • Return to footnote ⁴C.R.C., c. 1443

  • Return to footnote ⁵C.R.C., c. 1446

Coming into Force

68 These Regulations come into force on July 30, 1997.