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Chapter 12 - Master, Limited

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• 12.1 General requirements
• 12.2 Examinations
• 12.3 Chartwork & Pilotage, level 1 (Examination Code: C/P 1)
• 12.4 Navigation Safety, level 1 (Examination Code: NS 1)
• 12.5 Ship Construction & Stability, level 3 (Examination Code: SCS 3)
• 12.6 Ship Construction and Stability, level 4 (Examination Code: SCS 4)
• 12.7 General ship knowledge – less than 60 gross tonnage (Examination Code: CLW < 60T)
• 12.8 General ship knowledge – 60 gross tonnage or more (Examination Code: CLW ≥ 60T)
• 12.9 General seamanship – less than 60 gross tonnage (Examination Code: CLO < 60T)
• 12.10 General seamanship – 60 gross tonnage or more (Examination Code: CLO ≥ 60T)
• 12.11 Minimum standard of competence

General

12.1 General requirements

1. The general requirements for a Master, Limited certificate for a vessel of 60 gross tonnage or more, are set out in section 130 of the Marine Personnel Regulations.
2. The general requirements for a Master, Limited certificate for a vessel of less than 60 gross tonnage, are set out in section 131 of the Marine Personnel Regulations.

12.2 Examinations

The examinations are based on the syllabus as modified in accordance with the criteria set out in section 12.11, as appropriate to the area of operation, the vessel, and the equipment carried on board the vessel for which the certificate is to be valid.

Syllabuses of Examinations

12.3 Chartwork & Pilotage, level 1 (Examination Code: C/P 1)

1. The examination consists of a practical chartwork paper and a multiple-choice examination.
2. The examination is of an unlimited duration.
3. The C/P 2 may be substituted for C/P 1 at the applicant’s request
4. The examination is based upon:

Subject	Knowledge required
Competence:	Plan and conduct safe navigation
Knowledge of principles of construction of the different types of charts and their use	The chart, its nature and function as an aid to navigation; Practical effects of protection distortion, numbering and the presentation of information; factors affecting reliability of charts; Ability to use Mercator and polyconic charts.
Thorough knowledge of and ability to use publications	Light characteristics and colors and sound signals used as aids to navigation; List of lights, Buoys and Fog Signals; Tide tables, radio aids to marine navigation, sailing directions; Canadian buoyage System and its use; Use and purpose of Notices to Shipping and Notices to Mariners and chart corrections; Charts symbols and abbreviations as published in Canadian Hydrographic Service Chart No.1.
Ability to determine the ship’s position by use of: 1. landmarks 2. aids to navigation, including lighthouses, beacons and buoys 3. dead reckoning, taking into account winds, tides, currents and estimated speed	Chartwork Exercises Locating a vessel’s position on the chart by simultaneous true bearings or true bearing and distance; Locating a vessel’s position by two or more simultaneous distances; Determining the latitude and longitude of a given position; Locating a position by its latitude and longitude, and its true bearing and distance from a given point; Laying off a course between given positions; Measuring the true direction of a course laid-off on the chart; Measuring distance on chart; Finding the DR position, given course, speed and time elapsed from the last observed position by plotting on a chart or by other acceptable method of the applicant’s choice; Demonstrating an appreciation that current or wind may affect the vessel’s course and speed over the ground; Determining speed over the ground between observed positions; Determining the true course made good between observed positions.
Keeping a log book and a record of compass errors	Appreciation of the need to keep an accurate record of the vessel’s progress, and the keeping of this record; Care of dividers and parallel rules; Periodic operator checks and determination of compass error by comparison with true terrestrial bearings or headings; Determining and recording compass deviation; Use of the magnetic compass to determine accuracy of the gyro compass by comparison; Correcting courses and bearings for compass error, magnetic variation and deviation; Use of table of deviations.

12.4 Navigation Safety, level 1 (Examination Code: NS 1)

Refer to section 11.4, Chapter 11 of this TP.

12.5 Ship Construction & Stability, level 3 (Examination Code: SCS 3)

Refer to section 8.7, Chapter 8 of this TP.

12.6 Ship Construction and Stability, level 4 (Examination Code: SCS 4)

Refer to section 5.12, Chapter 5 of this TP.

12.7 General ship knowledge – less than 60 gross tonnage (Examination Code: CLW < 60T)

1. The knowledge required for this examination is included in the table to this chapter,
   subject to the remarks in section 12.11.
2. The examination consists of multiple-choice and essay type questions, and may also contain practical chartwork (see paragraph 12.11 (2) (e)).
3. The examination is of three hours duration.

12.8 General ship knowledge – 60 gross tonnage or more (Examination Code: CLW ≥ 60T)

1. The knowledge required for this examination is included in the table to this chapter, subject to the remarks in section 12.11.
2. The examination consists of multiple-choice and essay type questions.
3. The examination is of three hours duration.

12.9 General seamanship – less than 60 gross tonnage (Examination Code: CLO < 60T)

1. The knowledge required for this examination is included in the table to this chapter, subject to the remarks in section 12.11.
2. The examination is oral and practical.
3. The examination is of an unlimited duration.

12.10 General seamanship – 60 gross tonnage or more (Examination Code: CLO ≥ 60T)

1. The knowledge required for this examination is included in the table to this chapter, subject to the remarks in section 12.11.
2. The examination is oral.
3. The examination is of an unlimited duration.

12.11 Minimum standard of competence

1. The first column of the table below contains 18 fields of competence that could be applicable to the candidates depending on the type, gross tonnage (GT) and area of operation of the vessel or vessels to which the certificate sought by the applicant would apply. The second column specifies knowledge, understanding and proficiency that the candidates must possess to be considered competent in each of the corresponding fields. The third and fourth column set out, according to whether the vessel is > or ≤ than 60 GT, the method of evaluation that will be used to verify the competence. The last column gives, as a rough guide, the references that can be of use for the preparation of examinations.
2. The examination program is adapted to the type and gross tonnage of the vessel or vessels to which the certificate sought by the applicant would apply and the area of operation of the vessel or vessels. An evaluation of each case will be carried out and the examiner will determine the scope of the examination according to the following criteria:
   1. Items 1 to 8: will be covered in every case.
   2. Item 9: Questions on survival craft and liferafts will not be included in the examination for vessels that do not carry such equipment.
   3. Item 10: Questions on inspection certificates will be omitted for vessels that are not required to have such a certificate.
   4. Item 11: Questions on the Collision Regulations will be omitted if the vessel operates only in an isolated area, where there is no chance that another vessel be met, but the examiner will make sure that the candidate knows what lights their vessel has to carry.
   5. Item 12: This section will not be included if there are no marine charts for the area where the vessel will operate.
   6. Item 13: Questions on the magnetic compass will be omitted if the vessel is less than 5 gross tonnage and is not equipped with a compass.
   7. Item 14: Questions on the buoyage system will be omitted if no official buoyage system exists in the area of operation of the
   8. Item 15: Competence relative to radar will be omitted if the vessel does not have a radar.
   9. Item 16: The electronic navigating instruments enumerated in section 16 that are not installed on the vessel will be omitted during the examination.
   10. Item 17: Competence 17 will be omitted if the vessel is not required to have a VHF radio and does not carry one, except for the knowledge of the use of sailing plans.
   11. Item 18: Competence 18 applies only if the vessel engages in towing operations.

Specification of minimum standard of competence for a Master, Limited certificate

Item	Competence	Knowledge, understanding and proficiency	Methods for demonstrating competence		References
			Vessel < 60GT	Vessel ≥ 60GT
1.	Demonstrate a good knowledge of the area for which the certificate will be valid	Ability to demonstrate that intended route is safe - Knowledge of the places where the depth of water is sufficient for the vessel - Knowledge of sea conditions that may be met in the area of operation and actions to be taken if conditions become too severe - Knowledge of local currents and the effect of tides, if applicable, for the area of operation - Knowledge of the importance of weather forecasts and ability to consult them - Knowledge of the geographical limits of sheltered waters and near coastal waters	CLO < 60T	CLO ≥ 60T	- Practical experience - Training courses - Marine chart of the sector - Canadian Tide and Current Tables - Sailing directions
2.	Manoeuvre the vessel	- Capacity to manoeuvre the vessel for berthing, departure from the dock, navigation and anchoring - Manoeuvre to recuperate a person overboard - As applicable, the effect of propellers, rudders, jets and outboard engines when moving ahead and astern and when manoeuvring - Effect of winds and currents when manoeuvring	CLO < 60T	CLO ≥ 60T	- Practical experience - Training courses - Publications on the subject
3.	Operate the propulsion system and all other systems and devices on the vessel	- Knowledge of the principle of operation of the engine and the propulsion system - Knowledge of the use of the propulsion system - Knowledge of the vessel arrangement and of the functioning of all the systems and devices on board, such as the fuel system, lubrication and cooling of the engine, electrical systems, steering gear, bilge pumps, through-hull and drains of cockpit if applicable, quick shut-off valves, fire dampers in ventilation systems - Engine and system monitoring and measures to be taken in case of alarm of failure	CLO < 60T and CLO < 60T	CLW ≥ 60T and CLO ≥ 60T	- Practical experience - Training courses - Publications on the subject
4.	Deal with emergency situations	- Be able to identify measures to be taken in emergency situations such as: a) Collision b) Grounding c) Flooding d) Fire e) Injured person or person overboard f) Release of a polluting substance or liquid - Measures to be taken to ensure protection and safety of crew members and passengers in emergency situations - The master’s obligation with regard to initial and subsequent reports to be made in case of a marine occurrence - Knowledge and meaning of distress signals as prescribed by appendix IV of the Collision Regulations - Measures to be taken to assist a vessel in distress	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	- Collision Regulations (TP 10739) or Chap. 1416 - Transportation Safety Board Regulations – Reportable Marine Accidents and Incidents - Shipping Casualties Reporting Regulations (SOR / 85-514) - Form of a marine occurrence report - Training courses - Practical experience
5.	Deal with emergency situations	- Knowledge of precautions to be taken to prevent fires - Knowledge of precautions to be taken during fuelling - Knowledge of fire-fighting and fire detection equipments - To be able to use all the fire-fighting equipment on the vessel	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	- (Vessel < 15GT) Construction Standards for Small Vessels (TP-1332) and Small Vessel Regulations (Chap 1487) - (Vessel > 15GT and < 150GT) Standards for the Construction and Inspection of Small Passenger Vessels (TP-11717) - (Vessel > 150GT) Hull Construction Regulations (Chap. 1431) and Fire Safety Regulations - Safe Boating Guide (TP-511) - MED courses
6.	Moor the vessel and perform related seamanship work	- Knowledge and use of mooring ropes and their use - Knowledge of the various ropes and their uses - Knowledge of the various knots and their uses - Ability to make knots	CLW < 60T and a practical demonstration	CLW ≥ 60T and CLO ≥ 60T	- Practical experience - Training courses - Seamanship manuals
7.	Prevent pollution	- Knowledge of the precautions to be taken during fuelling - Requirements regarding the Oil Record Book - Knowledge of the statutory requirements to report pollution incidents - Knowledge of Division 5 – Garbage of the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals Regulations	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	CLW ≥ 60T and CLO ≥ 60T	-  Small Vessel Regulations (Chap on 1487) - Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals Regulations
8.	Maintain the vessel’sstability	Vessel < 60GT - Knowledge of the basic principles of stability - Practical application of stability principles to a vessel - Free surface effect Vessel ≥ 60GT - Understanding basic stability terminology - Knowledge of the basic principles of stability - Knowledge of KG, GM and righting lever GZ - Ability to explain using a sketch of a heeled vessel, how the centre of gravity (G) and the centre of buoyancy (B) are acting to create a righting lever (GZ) - Effect on stability of adding, removing, transferring and suspending weights - Stable equilibrium, unstable equilibrium, neutral equilibrium - Maintain watertight integrity - Free surface effect - Practical use of the vessel’s stability booklet, in order to evaluate stability in different operating conditions of intact and damaged stability if applicable Tug or Ro-Ro passenger vessel ≥ 60GT - In the case of a tug, refer to SCS 3 exam syllabus at section 8.6, Chapter 8 of this TP - In the case of a Ro-Ro passenger vessel, refer to SCS 4 exam syllabus at section 5.12, Chapter 5 of this TP	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	CLW ≥ 60T or SCS 3 examination if the vessel is a tug, or SCS 4 examination if the vessel is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel, and CLO ≥ 60T	Small Fishing Vessel Safety Manual (TP-10038) Vessel stability booklets Stability publications Training courses
9.	Ensure the safety of passengers and use safety and lifesaving equipment	- Knowledge of all the safety and lifesaving equipment on the vessel, such as lifeboats and liferafts, life jackets, lifebuoys, oars, bailers, pumps, anchors and distress flares - Ability to use all the safety and lifesaving equipment on the vessel - Knowledge of the master’s and first mate’s responsibilities with regard to the safety of crew members and passengers - Ability to conduct boat and fire drills - Understanding of the importance of lifesaving equipment demonstrations and safety instructions given to passengers before sailing - Familiarization of new crew members with the vessel’s equipment and safety procedures - Required training before being assigned to any duty on a vessel - Ability to deal with crisis situations and control crowds if applicable - Knowledge of the requirements for gangways	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	CLW ≥ 60T) and CLO ≥ 60T	(Vessel < 15GT) Construction Standards for Small Vessels (TP-1332) and Small Vessel Regulations (Chap 1487) - (Vessel > 15GT and < 150GT) Standards for the Construction and Inspection of Small Passenger Vessels (TP-11717) - (Vessel > 150GT) Life Saving Equipment Regulations (Chap. 1436) and Boat and Fire Drill and means of Exit Regulations - Small Fishing Vessel Safety Manual (TP-10038) - Safe Boating Guide (TP-511) - Ship Safety Bulletins 4/95, 2/96 and 12/98 - Personal experience - MED courses
10.	Carry out necessary checks and inspections and t make sure that the vessel has all required certificates and documents	Vessels subject or not subject to regulatory inspections - Knowledge of the principal structural members of a vessel and the proper names for the various parts - Checks to be made before departure In addition, for vessels subject to regulatory inspections - Preparation for a regulatory inspection - Knowledge of statutory requirements with respect to crewing, inspection of the vessel and required equipment - Knowledge of required documents and certificates, their limits and their validity - Knowledge of requirements for the agreement with the crew, if applicable - Knowledge of record-keeping requirements	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	CLW ≥ 60T) and CLO ≥ 60T	- Canada Shipping Act, 2001 - Regulations applicable to the vessel - Standards for the Construction and Inspection of Small Passenger Vessels (TP-11717) - Safe Boating Guide (TP-511) - Marine Safety Inspection Record (SIRS print out) - Model certificates
11.	Ensure safe navigation and prevent collisions	Vessel < 60GT - Knowledge of the Collision Regulations, in particular regarding: · Steering and sailing rules · Lights and shapes · Sound and light signals In addition, for vessel ≥ 60GT - Thorough knowledge of content, application and intention of the Collision Regulations - Knowledge of the principles to be observed in keeping a navigational watch	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	CLW ≥ 60T or, if applicable to the vessel or area of operation, NS 1 and CLO ≥ 60T	- Collision Regulations (TP-10739) or Chap. 1416 - STCW Code, Chap. VIII
12.	Use marine charts and nautical publications to plan and execute a voyage	- Knowledge of and ability to use marine charts, especially with regard to: a) Abbreviations and symbols b) Geographic coordinates 1. Use latitude and longitude to fix a position on the chart 2. Extract the latitude and longitude of a given position on the chart c) The use of magnetic deviation and variation to convert compass bearings into true bearings and to calculate compass courses to be steered to follow a true course d) Determining the position of the vessel on a chart by various means including: 1. Compass bearings 2. Visual ranges 3. Estimated position of the vessel according to its course and speed e. Planning an charting a course to follow a given route f. Determining the direction of a course drawn on a chart g. Properly measure distances on a chart h. The course to steer to counteract the effect of winds and currents- Ability to use and knowledge of the following marine publications: 1. Annual edition of notices to mariners 2. Tide tables 3. Radio aids to marine navigation 4. List of lights, buoys and fog signals In addition, for a vessel ≥ 60T Knowledge of principles for constructing the various types of charts and their uses	CLW < 60T and a practical exercise on a marine chart	CLW ≥ 60T or, if applicable to the vessel or area of operation, C/P 1	- Coastal navigation manuals - Chart # 1 of the Hydrographic Service - The following nautical publications: a) Annual edition of Notices to Mariners b) Tide Tables c) Radio Aids to Marine Navigation d) List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals e) Sailing Directions
13.	Use the magnetic compass for taking bearings and for steering	- Knowledge of basic magnetic properties in relation to compasses and the Earth’s magnetic field - Ability to steer using the compass - Ability to take compass bearings - Ability to use a deviation card or curve - Ability to find the compass deviation In addition, for a vessel ≥ 60T Ability to determine errors of the compass using terrestrial means, and to allow for such errors	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	CLW ≥ 60T or, if applicable to the vessel or area of operation, C/P 1	- Navigation manuals - Practical experience
14.	Use the Canadian Buoyage System	- Knowledge of the Canadian buoyage system and ability to: Identify buoys Situate buoys in the lateral and cardinal system Recognize the various buoy lights	CLW < 60T	CLW ≥ 60T or, if applicable to the vessel or area of operation, C/P 1	- Canadian Aids to Navigation (TP-968) - Safe Boating Guide (TP-511)
15.	Use the Canadian Buoyage System	- Knowledge of the basic principle of radar and its functioning: a) Start-up procedure b) Function and effect of main commands c) Interpretation of the radar image  - Ability to use radar for positioning: a) Identification of radar marks useful for navigation b) Bearing-taking and distance measurement by radar - Ability to use radar as an anti-collision device: a) Evaluation of the risk of collision by observing radar bearings b) Determining the approximate closest distance of approach c) Effect of a change of heading or speed or both on the closest distance of approach	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	Training certificate from the SEN Limited course	- Radar manuals - Instruction manuals - Practical experience - SEN Limited course
16.	Determine the position of the vessel using electronic navigation aids	- Ability to correctly use all of the following instruments: GPS: a) Starting procedure and functioning of the device b) Correct use of data supplied by the instrument c) Recognizing possible errors, lack of reliability and the need to double check Loran C: a) Starting procedure and functioning of the device b) Correct use of data supplied by the instrument c) Recognizing possible errors, lack of reliability and the need to double check Echo sounder: a) Starting procedure and functioning of the device b) Correct use of data supplied by the instrument	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	Training certificate from the SEN Limited course	- Electronic navigation manuals - Equipment instruction manuals - Radio Aids to Marine Navigation - Practical experience
17.	Carry on radiocommunications	- Knowledge of the categories of vessels on which a VHF transmitter-receiver is required - Knowledge of Coast Guard radio stations and the services they provide - Identify vessels required to report to the various Vessel Traffic Centres - Knowledge of the publication Radio Aids to Marine Navigation - The functioning and use of EPIRBs, if applicable - Understanding of the use of MMSI number, if applicable - Use of sailing plans	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	CLW ≥ 60T and CLO ≥ 60T	- Ship Station (Radio) Regulations 1999 - Radio Aids to Marine Navigation - Annual edition of Notices to Mariners - Ship Safety Bulletin #4/95 - Coast guard pamphlets
18.	Carry out towing operations	- Practical knowledge of towing, in particular: a) Cables used for towing and their required length b) The towing point c) Towing bitts and hooks d) The effect of the towing cable on the centre of gravity of the tug and on its stability e) Events that may result in the capsizing of the tug f) Different ways to instantly release the towing cable in an emergency g) Taking and letting go the tow h) The use of an emergency tow line	CLW < 60T and CLO < 60T	CLW ≥ 60T and SCS 3 and CLO ≥ 60T	- Practical experience

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