How can I get CoC in Canada?

How can I get CoC in Canada?

There is no automatic recognition of a foreign Certificate of Competency (CoC) in Canada. One has to apply and become a Permanent Resident (PR) in Canada under the Immigration Actfirst and then on arrival in Canada take the Immigration papers along with original records of sea service, etc.

What are the competencies training of seafarers required by STCW Convention?

Under the STCW Convention, all seafarers need to meet minimum standards of competence, age, medical fitness, and approved sea-going service. These standards are set by each national administration, but as a minimum, they should reflect STCW standards.

How do you become a seafarer in Canada?

Here’s what you’ll need:

1. STCW Basic Safety.
2. Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats.
3. Valid Transport Canada Marine Medical Examination Fitness Card.
4. Canadian citizenship and valid Canadian Passport OR Permanent residence, valid passport from country of birth and Visa (type C1- Class D)

What are the mandatory minimum training and instruction that seafarers should accomplish according to the STCW?

Safety Familiarization
Mandatory Minimum Requirements for Safety Familiarization, Basic Training and Instruction for All Seafarers. Seafarers shall receive safety familiarization and basic training or instruction in accordance with section A-VI/1 of the STCW Code and shall meet the appropriate standard of competence specified therein.

Is Indian CoC valid in Canada?

Certificate of Equivalency Requirements in Canada Canada does not issue certificates or certificates of equivalence to holders of certification from other administrations. There is no automatic recognition of a foreign Certificate of Competency (CoC) in Canada.

Can Indian seafarers work in Canada?

Yes, of course you can, but you have to immigrate to Canada before you can apply to any job.

What are the STCW mandatory training courses?

STCW Basic Safety Training Course content:

• Personal Survival Techniques (STCW A-VI/1-1)
• Fire Fighting and Fire Prevention (STCW A-VI/1-2)
• Elementary First Aid (STCW A-VI/1-3)
• Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (STCW A-VI/1-4)
• Proficiency in Security Awareness (STCW A-VI/6-1)

What are the STCW onboard requirements?

According to STCW Convention, ratings must meet minimum standards of medical fitness, minimum age (if designated with watchkeeping duties), competence (if designated with watchkeeping duties), and seagoing service time (if designated with watch- keeping duties).

How do you become a deckhand in Canada?

To qualify for a position as a Deckhand at Seaspan, you must have the following certifications:

1. Bridge Watchman Certificate.
2. A valid D.O.T. Medical Examination.
3. MEDI 1500 (Marine Emergency Duties – Basic Safety Training)
4. MEDI 1800 (Survival Craft)
5. Food Safe Course.
6. A valid St. John’s Marine Basic First Aid Certificate.

What are the six STCW course to be comply in working a ship?

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW A-VI/1-2) Elementary First Aid (STCW A-VI/1-3) Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (STCW A-VI/1-4) Proficiency in Security Awareness (STCW A-VI/6-1)

How can I get a job on a Canadian registered vessel?

For obtaining a job on board a Canadian registered vessel, holding a Canadian CoC is a must, for which being a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident in Canada is a pre-requisite. You have to start with applying to the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Ministry for obtaining a landed immigrant/Permanent Resident status first – not the other way.

How do I obtain a Canadian Marine Safety Certificate of competency?

When you become a Permanent resident of Canada, you may request Transport Canada Marine Safety for procedure to obtain a Canadian Certificate of competency. In the mean time, please refer to your own administration for inquiries regarding the acceptance of your own certificate of competency on board of other nations’ flag vessels.

What are the minimum entry requirements to become a seafarer?

We have provided a Help Guide below outlining the role of each rank on-board and the minimum entry requirements. UK qualified Seafarers serving onboard ship must, as from 01/01/17, have documentary evidence of either having completed the STCW training course or update their STCW training within last 5 years.

What is required to provide first aid on a vessel?

For vessels operating in sheltered waters or engaged on a near coastal voyage, class 2: the designated person on board the vessel that is to provide first aid must hold at least a Marine Basic First Aid Training certificate or a 2-day First Aid course approved by a province or territories.