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  1. Marine Personnel Regulations - SOR/2007-115 (Section 334)
    Marine Personnel Regulations

    • 334 (1) On application, the Minister shall issue a Maritime Labour Certificate to a Canadian vessel if the applicable requirements regarding the following are met:

      • (a) the minimum age of crew members as set out in section 302 and the work hours of persons under 18 years of age as set out in section 303;

      • (b) medical certification as set out in Division 8 of Part 2;

      • (c) qualifications of seafarers as set out in Part 1;

      • (d) articles of agreement as set out in section 91 of the Act and section 308, collective agreements as set out in section 309 and certificates of discharge as set out in section 92 of the Act;

      • (e) use of recruitment and placement services as set out in subsection 304(2);

      • (f) hours of work or rest as set out in sections 319 to 323;

      • (g) crewing levels for the vessel as set out in Part 2;

      • (h) health and safety as set out in Part II of the Canada Labour Code, as well as

      • (i) on-board complaint procedures as set out in section 127.1 of the Canada Labour Code and section 332; and

      • (j) payment and transmittal of wages as set out in sections 315 to 317.

    • [...]

    • (3) The requirements referred to in subsection (2) are the following:

      • [...]

      • (b) the applicable requirements referred to in paragraphs (1)(a) and (e) to (j) in so far as meeting those requirements when the Interim Maritime Labour Certificate is issued is reasonable and feasible; and

    • (4) Subsections (1) to (3) apply in respect of fishing vessels that are Canadian vessels but they shall be considered as vessels that are not fishing vessels for the purpose of determining the applicable requirements referred to in

      • [...]

      • (b) paragraph (1)(f) in so far as it relates to vessels referred to in subsection 319(2).


  2. Marine Personnel Regulations - SOR/2007-115 (SCHEDULE 1 TO PART 1)
    Marine Personnel Regulations

    [...]

    Certificate Exchange and First Renewal of a Certificate Issued Before the Coming into Force of Sections 104 to 106

    Item Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
    Former certificates Requirements for exchange or additional requirements applicable to first renewals Corresponding certificate for exchange and, as the case may be, renewal of the certificate STCW endorsement STCW limitation
    (b) Master, Intermediate Voyage (CIV) with or without STCW 95 endorsement (issued after July 29, 1997)

    [...]

    Acquire at least 12 months of sea service after obtaining a CIV as officer in charge of the deck watch on board one or more vessels of more than 500 gross tonnage that are engaged on unlimited voyages or near coastal voyages, Class 1.

    		 Master Mariner II/2 Master None
    (b) Master, Home Trade, First Mate, Foreign-going (ON1) with or without STCW 95 endorsement (issued after August 31, 1977 and before July 30, 1997)

    [...]

    Acquire at least 12 months of sea service after obtaining an ON1 as officer in charge of the deck watch on board one or more vessels of more than 500 gross tonnage that are engaged on unlimited voyages or near coastal voyages, Class 1.

    [...]

    		 Master Mariner II/2 Master None
    (b) Master, ship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage, or tug, local voyage (CLV 350) (issued after July 29, 1997) with or without STCW 95 Master 500 gross tonnage endorsement Acquire at least 12 months of sea service, after obtaining the CLV 350 and before the coming into force of this Schedule, as master or chief mate on board one or more vessels of at least 200 gross tonnage that are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages. Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal II/3 Master 500 Gross Tonnage Near Coastal
    (b) Master, ship of not more than 350 gross tonnage or tug, home trade or inland waters (Command endorsement) (issued after August 31, 1977 and before July 30, 1997) with or without STCW 95 Master 500 gross tonnage endorsement

    • [...]

    • (b) acquire at least 12 months of sea service, after obtaining a Command endorsement and before the coming into force of this Schedule, as master or chief mate on board one or more vessels of at least 200 gross tonnage that are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages.

    [...]

    		 Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal II/3 Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal
    (b) Master, ship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage, or tug, home trade voyage (CHT 350) (issued before September 1, 1977) with STCW 95 Master 500 gross tonnage endorsement Acquire at least 12 months of sea service after obtaining the CHT 350 and before the coming into force of this Schedule, as master or chief mate on board one or more vessels of at least 200 gross tonnage that are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages. Master 500 Gross Tonnage Near Coastal II/3 Master 500 Gross Tonnage Near Coastal
    (d) Master, ship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage, or tug, home trade voyage (CHT 350) (issued before September 1, 1977)

    [...]

    Acquire at least 12 months of sea service, after obtaining the CHT 350 and before the coming into force of this Schedule, as chief mate or master on board one or more vessels of at least 200 gross tonnage that are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages.

    [...]

    		 Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal II/3 Master 500 Gross Tonnage Near Coastal
    23. (a) Master, Minor Waters (CMW)

    [...]

    		 Master 3 000 Gross Tonnage, Domestic limited to a near coastal voyage, Class 2 if the voyage is a “minor waters voyage” as defined in the Canada Shipping Act, in the version that was in force immediately before the coming into force of the Act. None N/A
    (b) Master, Minor Waters (CMW) with continued proficiency endorsement with technical restrictions (CPRT)

    • (a) Successfully complete the applicable courses in MED, as required by section 130 or 131, depending on the vessel’s gross tonnage; and

    		 Master, Limited for a vessel of 60 gross tonnage or more, or Master, Limited certificate for a vessel of less than 60 gross tonnage, as per the vessel’s gross tonnage None N/A
    (b) Master, ship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage, or tug, inland waters voyage (CIW 350) (issued before September 1, 1977) with STCW 95 Master 500 gross tonnage endorsement Acquire at least 12 months of sea service as master or chief mate on board one or more vessels of at least 200 gross tonnage that are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages, acquired after obtaining a CIW 350 and before the coming into force of this Schedule. Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal II/3 Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal
    (d) Master, ship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage, or tug, inland waters voyage (CIW 350) (issued before September 1, 1977)

    [...]

    Acquire at least 12 months of sea service as master or chief mate on board one or more vessels of at least 200 gross tonnage that are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages, acquired after obtaining a CIW 350 and before the coming into force of this Schedule.

    [...]

    		 Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal II/3 Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal
    25. (a) Certificate of service as master of a steamship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage

    [...]

    		 Master 500 Gross Tonnage, Near Coastal II/3 Master 500 Gross Tonnage Near Coastal
    (b) Certificate of service as master of a steamship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage See notes 1 and 6. Renewal (see note 7). None N/A
    34 Master, limited for an intermediate run ferry (issued after July 29, 1997) Successfully complete the applicable approved training course in MED and the applicable course in SEN required by section 130 or 131, depending on the ferry’s gross tonnage. Master, Limited for a vessel of 60 gross tonnage or more, as per the ferry’s gross tonnage None N/A
    Master, Limited certificate for a vessel of less than 60 gross tonnage, as per the ferry’s gross tonnage None N/A
    35 Master, limited for a short run ferry (issued after July 29, 1997) Successfully complete the applicable approved training course in MED and the applicable course in SEN required by section 130 or 131, depending on the ferry’s gross tonnage. Master, Limited for a vessel of 60 gross tonnage or more, as per the ferry’s gross tonnage None N/A
    Master, Limited certificate for a vessel of less than 60 gross tonnage, as per the ferry’s gross tonnage None N/A
    36 First mate, limited for an intermediate run ferry (issued after July 29, 1997) Successfully complete the applicable approved training course in MED and the applicable course in SEN required by section 137 or 138, depending on the ferry’s gross tonnage. Chief Mate, Limited certificate for a vessel of 60 gross tonnage or more, as per the ferry’s gross tonnage None N/A
    Chief Mate, Limited certificate for a vessel of less than 60 gross tonnage, as per the ferry’s gross tonnage None N/A
    37 First mate, limited for a short run ferry (issued after July 29, 1997) Successfully complete the approved training courses in MED and SEN required by, depending on the ferry’s gross tonnage, section 137 or 138. Chief Mate, Limited certificate for a vessel of 60 gross tonnage or more, as per the ferry’s gross tonnage None N/A
    Chief Mate, Limited certificate for a vessel of less than 60 gross tonnage, as per the ferry’s gross tonnage None N/A
    43 Chief Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) None Third-class Engineer III/3 Chief Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship, as the case may be) 2 000 kW
    44 Second Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship) None Fourth-class Engineer III/3 Second Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship, as the case may be) 2 000 kW
    45. (a) Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship issued before January 3, 1994 that bears an STCW 95 endorsement only as engineer in charge of the engineering watch

    [...]

    		 Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship, as the case may be. III/3 Second Engineer (Motor Ship or Steamship, as the case may be) 3 000 kW
    (b) Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship issued before January 3, 1994 that bears an STCW 95 endorsement only as engineer in charge of the engineering watch None Third-class Engineer, Motor Ship or Steamship, as the case may be. III/1 Engineer in charge of the watch (Motor Ship or Steamship, as the case may be) None
    47 Any certificates not listed in this Schedule Additional requirements determined on the basis of a comparison between the training, knowledge and experience required to obtain the former certificate with those required under these Regulations to obtain the certificate the applicant is seeking to receive in exchange. The certificate that may be obtained by the applicant on the basis of their training, knowledge and experience that has been acquired previously and that has been acquired in respect of their application. The endorsement or endorsements of the certificate obtained in exchange. The limitations corresponding to the endorsement, as the case may be.

    [...]


  3. Marine Personnel Regulations - SOR/2007-115 (Section 1)
    Marine Personnel Regulations

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

      ballast control operator

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

      barge supervisor

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

      chemical tanker

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

      coasting trade

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

      engine-room rating

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

      Great Lakes Basin

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

      high-speed craft

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

      inland waters of Canada

      inland waters of Canada  means all the rivers, lakes and other navigable fresh waters within Canada, and includes the St. Lawrence River as far seaward as a straight line drawn

      [...]

      liquefied gas tanker

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

      maintenance supervisor

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

      mobile offshore unit

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

      MOU/self-elevating

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

      near coastal voyage, Class 1

      near coastal voyage, Class 1  has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Vessel Certificates Regulations. (voyage à proximité du littoral, classe 1)

      near coastal voyage, Class 2

      near coastal voyage, Class 2  has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Vessel Certificates Regulations. (voyage à proximité du littoral, classe 2)

      offshore installation manager

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

      oil tanker

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

      passenger submersible craft

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

      [...]

      registered nurse

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

      sea area A2

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

      sheltered waters voyage

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

      unlimited voyage

      unlimited voyage  has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Vessel Certificates Regulations. (voyage illimité)

      wing-in-ground craft

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

    • (2) For the purposes of these Regulations,

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

      • (b) in section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code, every reference to the “Radio Regulations” shall be read as a reference to the Ship Station (Radio) Regulations, 1999; and

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

    • [...]

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

    • [...]

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

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


  4. Marine Personnel Regulations - SOR/2007-115 (Section 1)
    Marine Personnel Regulations

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

      ballast control operator

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

      barge supervisor

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

      chemical tanker

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

      coasting trade

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

      engine-room rating

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

      Great Lakes Basin

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

      high-speed craft

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

      inland voyage

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

      inland waters of Canada

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

      liquefied gas tanker

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

      maintenance supervisor

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

      mobile offshore unit

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

      MOU/self-elevating

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

      offshore installation manager

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

      oil tanker

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

      passenger submersible craft

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

      [...]

      registered nurse

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

      sea area A2

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

      sheltered waters voyage

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

      wing-in-ground craft

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

    • (2) For the purposes of these Regulations,

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

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

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

    • [...]

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

    • [...]

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

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

    [...]


  5. Marine Personnel Regulations - SOR/2007-115 (Section 147)
    Marine Personnel Regulations

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

      TABLE

      Item Column 1 Column 2
      Requirements Specifications
      2 Experience

      Either having successfully completed a 3-year approved cadet training program in marine engineering or having acquired at least 36 months of qualifying service comprising the following:

      • (a) at least 6 months as an engineer, engine-room rating or assistant engineer, performing the duties set out in subsection (2) in an engine room on one or more of the following vessels the main engines of which have a total power of at least 500 kW:

        [...]

      • [...]

      • (c) any remaining time in any combination of the following types of service:

        • [...]

        • (vi) up to 6 months in a drafting office as mechanical or electrical drafter engaged in arrangement, detail or design drawings,

        • (vii) up to 24 months as an engineer or assistant engineer on day work,

        • (viii) up to 6 months as an engineer, engine-room rating, assistant engineer or electrician during the fitting out, laying up or refitting of one or more vessels,

        • (ix) up to 24 months as the person responsible for operating pumps on one or more tankers,

        • (x) up to 24 months as an engine-room rating or assistant engineer performing watchkeeping duties in an engine room on board one or more towed barges or similar vessels, the boiler or boilers of which have a total heating surface of at least 92.9 m2,

        • (xi) up to 9 months as person responsible for operating tunnel machinery on one or more self-unloading bulk cargo ships,

        • (xii) up to 24 months as an electrician on one or more vessels that have a rated generator capacity of at least 300 kW,

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

      • [...]

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

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

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

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

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


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