Marine Personnel Regulations (SOR/2007-115)
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Regulations are current to 2024-08-18 and last amended on 2023-12-20. Previous Versions
PART 1Certification (continued)
Ratings (continued)
Bridge Watch Rating
171 An applicant for a Bridge Watch Rating 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.
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
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Requirements | Specifications | |
1 | Experience | The following sea service performing bridge watchkeeping duties on one or more vessels:
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2 | Certificates and other document to be provided to the examiner |
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3 | Pass an examination | Written examination on general seamanship, after meeting the other requirements of this table. |
Engine-room Rating
172 An applicant for an Engine-room Rating 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.
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
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Requirements | Specifications | |
1 | Experience |
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2 | Certificates to be provided to the examiner |
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3 | Pass an examination | One of the following examinations on the duties of an engine-room rating, after meeting the other requirements of this table:
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Ship’s Cook
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.
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
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Requirements | Specifications | |
1 | Experience | Acquire at least 1 month of qualifying service on one or more vessels as a ship’s cook or cook’s helper. |
2 | Certificates to be provided to the examiner |
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3 | Pass examinations |
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Compass Adjuster
174 An applicant for a Compass Adjuster 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.
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
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Requirements | Specifications | |
1 | Experience | Within three years before the application date for issuance of the certificate, have completed 12 compensations or adjustments of different magnetic compasses on board more than one vessel, of which no fewer than 4 are on board steel vessels. |
2 | Pass an examination | Magnetic compass adjustment. |
Sailing Vessel Endorsements
175 (1) An applicant for a sailing vessel endorsement 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 (a) Any Master certificate; or
(b) any Mate certificate.
2 Certificate to be provided to the examiner Training certificate in sailing applicable to the type of rig. (2) In addition to meeting the requirements set out in subsection (1), an applicant for a sailing vessel endorsement listed in column 1 of the table to this subsection shall acquire the sea service requirements set out in column 2 on one or more sail training vessels, or any other sailing vessels, of the same type of rig in respect of which the endorsement is sought.
Item Column 1 Column 2 Endorsement Sought Specifications 1 Fore and Aft Sailing Vessel, Unlimited (a) At least 12 months, including at least 6 months while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages; or
(b) at least 6 months from an approved program of on-board training, including at least 3 months while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages.
2 Fore and Aft Sailing Vessel, Seasonal (April 15 to November 1) At least 1 month performing deck duties. 3 Square Rig Sailing Vessel, Unlimited (a) At least 18 months, including at least 6 months while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages; or
(b) at least 9 months, from an approved program of on-board training, including at least 3 months while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than sheltered waters voyages.
4 Square Rig Sailing Vessel, Seasonal (April 15 to November 1) At least 2 months performing deck duties.
Passenger Submersible Craft Endorsement
176 (1) An applicant for a Passenger Submersible Craft endorsement 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 A Master, a Mate or an Engineer certificate valid for the vessel and the route as specified in Part 2. 2 Certificates to be provided to the examiner (a) A commercial diver certificate recognized by a province; and
(b) marine basic first aid.
3 Testimonial to be provided to the examiner Training testimonial with respect to training provided by the manufacturer of the vessel in respect of which the endorsement is sought or by an agent of the authorized representative of the vessel if the agent has been trained by the manufacturer. (2) An applicant for renewal of a Passenger Submersible Craft endorsement 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 A Master, a Mate or an Engineer certificate valid for the vessel and the route as specified in Part 2. 2 Certificate to be provided to the examiner A commercial diver certificate recognized by a province.
Mobile Offshore Unit Certificates
Offshore Installation Manager, MOU/surface
177 An applicant for an Offshore Installation Manager, MOU/surface 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.
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
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Requirements | Specifications | |
1 | Experience | At least 42 months of qualifying service, including assisting in at least 20 cargo transfer operations at sea between an MOU and a supply vessel, assisting in at least 4 complete relocation moves of an MOU/surface and assisting in at least 20 helicopter landings on and departures from an MOU, which service shall comprise the following:
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2 | Certificates, or their approved equivalents, to be provided to the examiner | The applicant shall provide the following certificates or, as an alternative, in the case of each certificate referred to in paragraphs (a) to (f), a certificate referred to in the Canadian East Coast Offshore Petroleum Industry, Standard Practice for the Training and Qualification of Personnel, published by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, if the Minister has determined it to be equivalent to the relevant certificate:
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3 | Pass examinations |
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Offshore Installation Manager, MOU/self-elevating
178 An applicant for an Offshore Installation Manager, MOU/self-elevating 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.
Item | Column 1 | Column 2 |
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Requirements | Specifications | |
1 | Experience | At least 42 months of service, including assisting in at least 20 cargo transfer operations at sea between an MOU and a supply vessel, assisting in at least 4 complete relocation moves of an MOU/self-elevating and assisting in at least 20 helicopter landings on and departures from an MOU, which service shall comprise the following:
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2 | Certificates, or their approved equivalents, to be provided to the examiner | The applicant shall provide the following certificates or, as an alternative, in the case of each certificate referred to in paragraphs (a) to (f), a certificate referred to in the Canadian East Coast Offshore Petroleum Industry, Standard Practice for the Training and Qualification of Personnel, published by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, if the Minister has determined it to be equivalent to the relevant certificate:
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3 | Pass examinations |
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