Marine Personnel Regulations (SOR/2007-115)

• 221 (1) A tug that is engaged on a voyage set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and that has a propulsive power within a range set out in column 2 shall have on board, and its authorized representative shall employ, for each certificate referred to in column 3 that corresponds to that voyage and range, one engineer who holds, at a minimum, that certificate in the category appropriate to that vessel’s propulsion type.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
  	Voyage	Propulsive Power (kW)	Certificates
  1	Unlimited voyage or, if not operating only between Canadian ports, near coastal voyage, Class 1	(a) 750 to 1 999	(a) Third-class with a chief engineer endorsement and Fourth-class with a second engineer endorsement
  		(b) 2 000 to 3 000	(b) Second-class and Third-class
  		(c) more than 3 000	(c) First-class and Second-class
  2	Near coastal voyage, Class 1 if operating only between Canadian ports	(a) 750 to 2 999	(a) Third-class
  		(b) 3 000 to 6 000	(b) Second-class
  		(c) more than 6 000	(c) First-class and Second-class
  3	Near coastal voyage, Class 2	(a) 750 to 1 999	(a) Subject to subsection (2), Fourth-class
  		(b) 2 000 to 3999	(b) Third-class
  		(c) 4 000 to 7 000	(c) Second-class
  		(d) more than 7 000	(d) First-class and Third-class
  4	Limited near coastal voyage, Class 2 or sheltered waters voyage	(a) 1 500 to 2 999	(a) Subject to subsection (2), Fourth-class
  		(b) 3 000 to 5 000	(b) Subject to subsection (3), Third-class
  		(c) more than 5 000	(c) Subject to subsection (3), Second-class

• (2) A tug that has a propulsive power of at least 750 kW but not more than 1 999 kW and that is engaged on a near coastal voyage, Class 2, or a tug that has a propulsive power of at least 1 500 kW but not more than 2 999 kW and that is engaged on a limited near coastal voyage, Class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage, of less than 6 hours’ duration, may have on board and its authorized representative may employ, a person who holds a Small Vessel Machinery Operator certificate, instead of the engineer required by paragraph (a) in column 3 of item 3 or 4 of the table to subsection (1), if

  • (a) the tug has a propulsion system comprised of at least two independent engines with respect to their control and fuel systems and that duplication allows for continued propulsion and steering should one engine fail;

  • (b) the propulsion system is controlled from the bridge with all necessary gauges, alarms and engine and emergency controls;

  • (c) continuous radio contact is maintained with the home base;

  • (d) the authorized representative provides

    • (i) a list of pre-departure procedures and verifications, which procedures and verifications shall be carried out by the small vessel machinery operator before each departure, and

    • (ii) a maintenance schedule meeting the recommendations of the manufacturer of the main engines, which maintenance shall be carried out by

      • (A) an engineer who holds at least a Fourth-class Engineer certificate, or

      • (B) a service firm accredited by the manufacturer of the main engines with which the authorized representative has entered into a maintenance contract; and

  • (e) records of the pre-departure procedures are readily available, for inspection by a marine safety inspector, on board the vessel or, if the vessel does not travel more than five nautical miles from its home port, readily available in its home port.

• (3) A harbour tug of less than 500 gross tonnage that is not a passenger-carrying vessel, that is being used to assist a vessel to dock or undock and that is at no time more than five nautical miles from an accessible dock offering refuge may have on board and its authorized representative may employ, a person who holds a Small Vessel Machinery Operator certificate, instead of the person required by paragraph (b) or (c) in column 3 of item 4 of the table to subsection (1), if

  • (a) the harbour tug complies with the requirements applicable to periodically unattended machinery spaces under the Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations or with Schedule VIII to the Marine Machinery Regulations, as the case may be;

  • (b) a shore engineer is available and ready to intervene should the master determine that the vessel requires immediate assistance;

  • (c) the authorized representative provides a list of pre-departure procedures and verifications, which procedures and verifications shall be carried out by the small vessel machinery operator before each departure;

  • (d) records of the pre-departure procedures are readily available, for inspection by a marine safety inspector, on board the vessel or, if the vessel does not travel more than five nautical miles from its home port, readily available in its home port; and

  • (e) continuous radio contact is maintained with the home base.

222 Every fishing vessel that is engaged on a voyage set out in column 1 of the table to this section and that has a propulsive power within a range set out in column 2 shall have on board, and its authorized representative shall employ, for each certificate set out in column 3 that corresponds to that voyage and range, one engineer who holds, at least that certificate appropriate to the vessel’s propulsion type.

Engineering Watch

223 Subject to section 253, the chief engineer of a vessel shall ensure, in consultation with the master, that its voyage is planned and that an engineering watch is maintained in accordance with Parts 2, 3, and 3-2 of section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code.

• 224 (1) Subject to section 226, the chief engineer of a vessel shall ensure, in consultation with the master, that the engineering watch of the vessel consists of

  • (a) in the case of a vessel referred to in subsection (2), a person in charge of the engineering watch who, at a minimum,

    • (i) holds a certificate that complies with section 218 and is required by a table to subsection 219(1), 220(1) or 221(1) or the table to section 222,

    • (ii) holds

      • (A) in the case of a passenger-carrying vessel, a cargo vessel or a tug, a Fourth-class Engineer certificate,

      • (B) in the case of a motor-driven fishing vessel that has a propulsive power of not more than 2 000 kW, a Watchkeeping Engineer, Motor-driven Fishing Vessel certificate, or

      • (C) in the case of a fishing vessel that has a propulsive power of more than 2 000 kW, a Fourth-class Engineer certificate; and

  • (b) in the case of a vessel that has a propulsive power of more than 750 kW, an additional person who holds, at a minimum, an Engine-room Rating certificate.

• (2) Paragraph (1)(a) applies if the vessel is

  • (a) a passenger-carrying vessel that has a propulsive power of more than 75 kW;

  • (b) a fishing or cargo vessel that has a propulsive power of more than 750 kW;

  • (c) a tug that has a propulsive power of more than 750 kW and is engaged on a voyage other than a limited near coastal voyage, Class 2 or a sheltered waters voyage; or

  • (d) a tug that has a propulsive power of 1 500 kW or more.

• (3) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply if

  • (a) the machinery essential to the safe operation of the vessel has automatic operational features that, while the machinery is in operation, provide fuel to the machinery and lubricate it from a supply of lubricant that is sufficient to enable the machinery to operate continuously at full load for a period of at least 24 hours; and

  • (b) the propulsion system of the vessel is remotely controlled from the bridge or the vessel is not manoeuvring.

• 225 (1) A vessel that is equipped in accordance with the requirements applicable to periodically unattended machinery spaces under the Vessel Construction and Equipment Regulations or with Schedule VIII to the Marine Machinery Regulations may operate with periodically unattended machinery spaces if the remote control and monitoring systems in those spaces are inspected at intervals not exceeding 12 months and the inspection certificate contains a notation confirming the inspection.

• (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a vessel of at least 500 gross tonnage when it is manoeuvring or proceeding in a narrow channel or fairway.

Dual Capacity

• 226 (1) No person shall act in the dual capacity of master and engineer on board a motor vessel that is more than 20 m in length.

• (2) A person may act in the dual capacity of master and engineer on board a motor vessel that is 20 m or less in length if

  • (a) the person holds a certificate enabling them to act in the capacity of master on board that vessel and, if these Regulations require that an Engineer certificate be held, also holds that Engineer certificate;

  • (b) the vessel’s engine is installed so that

    • (i) it can be controlled from the steering station, and

    • (ii) a person at the steering station may readily detect any defects in the engine and make any necessary adjustments to the engine while keeping a navigational lookout; and

  • (c) there is on board, in addition to the person acting in the dual capacity, at least one crew member who is at least 18 years of age and able to render any assistance that might be necessary in an emergency.

Cooks

227 If a vessel has on board and employs a cook, the authorized representative shall ensure that the cook holds a Ship’s Cook certificate if the vessel

• (a) has a minimum complement of 10 or more members;

• (b) is used in the transportation of cargo or passengers for the purpose of trade; and

• (c) is engaged on a international voyage other than a voyage to the United States or Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Endorsements and Certificates — Tankers

• 228 (1) A master, chief mate, chief engineer or second engineer employed on board an oil tanker, chemical tanker or liquefied gas tanker shall hold a Specialized Oil Tanker Training endorsement, Specialized Chemical Tanker Training endorsement or Specialized Liquefied Gas Tanker Training endorsement, as the case may be.

• (2) An oil tanker, a chemical tanker, a liquefied gas tanker or other vessel carrying oil, liquefied gas or chemicals as cargo shall have on board, and its authorized representative shall employ, for each duty set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection, one person who holds the certificate or endorsement set out in column 2.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Duty	Certificate or Endorsement
  1	Specific duties in an oil transfer operation on an oil tanker	Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization certificate or endorsement
  2	Specific duties in a chemical transfer operation on a chemical tanker	Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization certificate or endorsement
  3	Specific duties in a liquefied gas transfer operation on a liquefied gas tanker	Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization certificate or endorsement
  4	In charge of an oil transfer operation on an oil tanker	Specialized Oil Tanker Training endorsement
  5	In charge of a chemical transfer operation on a chemical tanker	Specialized Chemical Tanker Training endorsement
  6	In charge of a liquefied gas transfer operation on a liquefied gas tanker	Specialized Liquefied Gas Tanker Training endorsement
  7	Assistant to the person performing the duties set out in item 1, 2, 4 or 5	Oil and Chemical Tanker Familiarization certificate or endorsement
  8	Assistant to the person performing the duties set out in item 3 or 6	Liquefied Gas Tanker Familiarization certificate or endorsement
  9	In charge of an oil transfer operation or an operation involving the transfer of an oily mixture in waters north of 60° N on board an unmanned vessel	Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation in Arctic Waters (North of 60° N) certificate, or a Master or Mate certificate with a Specialized Oil Tanker Training endorsement
  10	In charge of an oil transfer operation or an operation involving the transfer of an oily mixture other than an operation referred to in item 9 on board an unmanned vessel	Supervisor of an Oil Transfer Operation certificate, or a Master or Mate certificate with a Specialized Oil Tanker Training endorsement
  11	In charge of a chemical transfer operation or an operation involving the transfer of a chemical mixture on board an unmanned vessel	Supervisor of a Chemical Transfer Operation certificate, or a Master or Mate certificate with a Specialized Chemical Tanker Training endorsement
  12	In charge of a liquefied gas transfer operation on board an unmanned vessel	Supervisor of a Liquefied Gas Transfer Operation certificate, or a Master or Mate certificate with a Specialized Liquefied Gas Tanker Training endorsement

• (3) If the tanker uses an inert gas system or a crude oil washing system,

  • (a) the persons who have responsibilities in respect of the operation of those systems shall

    • (i) hold a training certificate indicating that they have successfully completed training on inert gas systems or crude oil washing systems or both depending on which systems the tanker is equipped with, or have at least one year’s experience on tankers performing duties that include the discharge of cargo and associated inert gas system or crude oil washing operations, depending on which systems the tanker is equipped with, and

    • (ii) in the case of an oil tanker, have participated in at least two crude oil washing operations, one of which was on board the oil tanker on which they are required to undertake the responsibility of cargo discharge, or on board a similarly equipped oil tanker; and

  • (b) if the tanker is an oil tanker, the other persons assigned tasks referred to in the vessel’s operations and equipment manual, which manual shall comply with Regulation 13B(5) of Annex I to the Pollution Convention, shall have

    • (i) acquired at least 6 months of experience on one or more tankers where they have been involved in cargo discharge operations, and

    • (ii) received on-board training in the operation of the tankers’ inert gas system and crude oil washing system.