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Marine Personnel Regulations (SOR/2007-115)

Regulations are current to 2026-10-19 and last amended on 2023-12-20. Previous Versions

173 An applicant for a Ship’s Cook 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.

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ItemColumn 1Column 2
RequirementsSpecifications
1ExperienceAcquire at least 1 month of qualifying service on one or more vessels as a ship’s cook or cook’s helper.
2Certificates to be provided to the examiner

  • (a) MED with respect to STCW basic safety; and

  • (b) marine advanced first aid.

3Pass examinations

  • (a) Written examination on the duties of a ship’s cook; and

  • (b) practical examination on the duties of a ship’s cook unless the applicant provides the examiner with

    • (i) a cook certificate recognized by a province, or

    • (ii) a training certificate indicating that the applicant has successfully completed a cooking course.

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