CSA 2001 – Overview of the Marine Personnel Regulations

Presented by:

Capt. Narendra MathurManager – TCC Winnipeg, MB.

IntroductionCSA 2001 needed to be brought in force to reflect the modern practices and technological advances in the marine industry

Marine Personnel Regulations is the largest singe file that was reformed and affects all the seafarers on domestic or foreign trade

Topics of DiscussionWe will look at the structure of the new MPR

Part I – deals with certification i.e. what do I need to do get the certificate I need

Section 184 deals with transitional issues

Part II – deals with Crewing i.e. what certificates do I need on my type of ship

Also contains the validity table in section 212

Marine Personnel regulations

Part III – deals with labor issues i.e. hours of rest, minimum age, etc.

Schedule 1 – deals with Certificate exchange

Schedules 2- 5Schedule 2 – is the application to be examined and he information that is to be provided to the examiner

Schedule 3 – Steering Testimonial

Schedule 4 - is Testimonials for sea service for deck dept

Schedule 5 – is testimonial for sea service for Engineering department

Flow Chart

Flow Chart – Domestic Certificates

Flow Chart – STCW certificates

Flow Chart – Fishing Certificates

Exchange table

Validity Table – Master and Mates

Validity table – Fishing vessels

Transitional Period

Format of Part – I MM certificate requirements

Format in part – I (contd)

Qualifying Service

Regulations for Direct Exams

Converting foreign certificates

Candidate must:Be a landed immigrant within the meaning of the immigration ActHold a valid STCW certificateApply to the nearest TCMS office

TCMS will then:Forward application to OttawaOttawa will check authenticity of the STCW certificate with the country of issueInform candidate

Converting foreign certificates

Candidate then has:One year from the date of approval to start writing his first paper or attend the training course5 years to pass all the written papers and finish all the courses including orals

Eligibility for Direct Exams

Direct Examinations

MOU with USCG

Placement Services

Thank youFor more information:

Contact your nearest Marine Safety office

Visit our website www.tc.gc.ca and then navigate to the marine Personnel Regulations