Nautical Training
Careers in shipping
The Nautical Training program is designed to prepare eligible students for a career at sea. Courses range from Basic Safety Training to long duration courses leading to a Certificate of Competency as Master or Mate, issued by Transport Canada, Marine Safety Branch. To determine eligibility to write examinations, including assessment of sea service, eye sight and medical requirements and to establish which examinations must be written, potential applicants should contact their local Transport Canada, Marine Safety office. In Victoria:
Transport Canada - Marine Safety Branch
Examiner of Masters and Mates
Room 501 - 1230 Government St.
Victoria BC, V8W 1Y3
Phone: 250–363–0394
Local offices for your area outside of Victoria will be listed in the blue pages of your telephone book.
Refer to the Marine Personnel Regulations made pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act 2001 for information on Marine Certification.
An outline of the examination and certification structure administered by Transport Canada, Marine Safety is provide in the Transport Publication (TP) 2293 - Examination and Certification of Seafarers available from their offices or via the web.
Transport Canada stipulates most of the pre-requisites for writing examinations and completing a Certificate. For more details, contact the local Transport Canada office with the name of the Certificate sought.