Marine – Tugboat / Vessel – Cook

Requirements

Transport Canada

• Marine Medical Certificate

Prerequisite Requirements

• MED A1 – Basic Safety (MEDI 1000)
• Basic Safety Training (MEDI 1500)

Seaspan Requirements

• Cooking Certification (or equivalent skill)
• BC Food Safe Level 1
• Supernumerary Requirements (14 days)

What does a Cook do?

• The Cook prepares and serves three meals per day for 7 to 13 crew members.
• Cooks load inventory, put away ship’s stores, and clean /maintain the galley and mess areas.
• Cooks are proficient in using all safety and firefighting equipment on the vessel, all building in safety features, and are familiar with Muster List duties.
• Seaspan Marine Cooks must be members in good standing with the International Long Shore & Warehouse Union (ILWU).
• Seaspan Ferries Cooks must be members in good standing with the Seafarers Internation Union (SIU).

Additional Cook Requirements Include:

• Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• Criminal record check
• Valid passport

Click on Additional Resources:

• Transport Canada – Marine Certification Frequently Asked Questions Website
• Transport Canada – List of Authorized Marine Medical Examiners