Marine Personnel Regulations (SOR/2007-115)

Small Vessel Machinery Operator

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

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

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

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

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

Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class I

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

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

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

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

Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class II

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

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

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

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

Specialized Certificates and Endorsements

Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger Safety Management

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