 Question
1:
I already hold
marine engineering certificate issued by another country. How can I obtain a Canadian certificate?
Answer:
Canada does not
issue certificates or certificates of equivalence to holders of
certification from other administrations.
However, if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of
Canada and make application to a local office of Marine Safety, an examiner
at that site, can determine where you fit in Canada’s system.
In general, seafarers holding recognized certificates that are valid
for use at sea, will see their qualifications and experience recognized
toward the applicable Canadian certificate.
Safety related training together with propulsion plant simulator
training is required before the applicant is allowed to write the applicable
general engineering papers and oral. Seafarers
should consult TP 2293 chapter 1 /MarineSafety/Tp/TP2293/Tp2293e.htm
for additional information. All
candidates for certification under Canada’s Marine
Certification Regulations are advised to contact a local office of
Transport Canada, Marine Safety.
Question 2:
I’m interested
in a career at sea in the engine room, how do I go about getting into the
industry?
Answer:
There are two
routes available to individuals interested in a career at sea.
The first involves contacting vessel operators, crewing agents and
job employment sites as well as the unions that represent seafarers and sign
on as an unlicensed engine room crew member.
This route normally involves some initial safety related/pre sea
training before being given the opportunity to sign on as either an oiler or
similar position on a vessel. The second route is to enroll in an approved officer cadet
training program, most of which are three years in length and provide the
most direct route toward certification as a marine engineer.
Question 3:
I’m working on
a ship and would like to obtain the necessary certification to move up to a
more responsible position. How
do I go about obtaining this certification?
Answer:
All candidates
for certification under Canada’s Marine
Certification Regulations are advised to contact a local office of
Transport Canada, Marine safety. An
examiner in the local office will be able to outline the requirements of the
regulations and what is required for the certificate you wish to obtain.
Seafarers should consult TP 2293 /MarineSafety/Tp/TP2293/Tp2293e.htm
for additional information.
Question 4:
Why did Transport Canada put in a policy for Limited Master to
reduce the requirement for sea service from 2 months to 2 weeks, and allow
an onboard exam in lieu of MED training, and remove these provisions in
Gazette Part II?
Answer:
Originally it was a solution to address recruitment and training
requirements for specific segments of the passenger vessel industry, which
have limited areas of operation and limited requirements for lifesaving and
fire fighting equipment, e.g. sightseeing vessels on the Rideau Canal. Upon
further consultation with industry it was decided that the development of an
industry specific safety training program which could be delivered locally
would better meet the safety requirements of industry without unduly
increasing cost.
Question 5:
I am looking for a job with the Coast Guard. But the courses approved by
Transport Canada states I need some sea time. What type of and how much Sea
time are they looking and where can I to get the time?
Answer:
The Canadian Coast Guard accepts applications for jobs at the entry
level. The following are the prerequisites: Marine Emergency Duties (MED)
A1,B1 and B2
- Marine First Aid
- Medical certificate (this is condition of employment)
Jobs at this level are posted at the following web site: http://www.jobs.gc.ca
The courses approved by Transport Canada that requires some sea time are
above the entry level.
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