Requirements
Transport Canada
- Master 500 Ton, Near Coastal + 3000 Ton Endorsement* OR
- Master 3000 Ton, Domestic*
(Either one of these requirements are required, not both)
Prerequisite Requirements
- Marine Medical Certificate
- MED D – Senior Officer (MEDI1060)
- 12 Hr days as Ocean Going Mate (365)
Seaspan Requirements
- Seaspan Office Orientation
- Seaspan Boat Handling Course (3 weeks)
- Supernumerary Requirement (21 days)
Click on Additional Resources:
- Transport Canada – Marine Certification Frequently Asked Questions Website
- Transport Canada – List of Authorized Marine Medical Examiners
- Transport Canada – ‘Examinations and Certifications of Seafarers’ publication
- Transport Canada – Chief Mate 500 Ton, Domestic
- Transport Canada – Watchkeeping Mate Near Coastal
- BCIT Marine – Chief Mate Certificate Program
- BCIT Marine – Watchkeeping Mate Near Coastal Certificate Program
- BCIT – Program and Course List (MED)
- Camosun College – Watchkeeping Mate and WK Mate Near Coastal Program
- Camosun College – Chief Mate 500T, Domestic Certification Program
- Camosun College – MED Courses