Marine Personnel Regulations (SOR/2007-115)

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

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

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

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

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

  • (a) Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization;

  • (b) Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization;

  • (c) Specialized Oil Tanker Training;

  • (d) Specialized Chemical Tanker Training;

  • (e) Specialized Liquefied Gas Tanker Training;

  • (f) Passenger Safety Management;

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

  • (h) Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats;

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

  • (j) Chief Engineer, Motor Ship;

  • (k) Chief Engineer, Steamship;

  • (l) Second Engineer, Motor Ship;

  • (m) Second Engineer, Steamship;

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

  • (o) Square Rig Sailing Vessel, Unlimited;

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

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

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

    • (i) Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Domestic,

    • (ii) Master 150 Gross Tonnage, Domestic,

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

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

  • (s) Passenger Submersible Craft.

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

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

  • (a) marine emergency duties;

  • (b) simulated electronic navigation; and

  • (c) propulsive plant simulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • (b) a first aid course;

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

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

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