Approved Training

  • The program issues letters of approval to Canadian recognized marine training institutions who have made application and who meet prerequisites for recognition as a marine training institute, or for the delivery of marine training courses or programs, for the certification of seafarers in accordance with the Marine Personnel Regulations and related procedures.
  • The program monitors the delivery of approved seafarer training courses/programs by the recognized marine training institutions.
  • The program maintains records on all recognized marine training institutions who have made an application.

Service standard:

  • Approval of a recognized marine training institution
    180 working days after receipt of complete application if all prerequisites are met
  • Initial and renewal of an Approval of a training program
    120 working days after receipt of complete application if all prerequisites are met - (30 working days if for renewal)
  • Initial  and renewal of an Approval of an onboard training program
    120 working days after receipt of complete application if all prerequisites are met - (30 working days if for renewal)
  • Initial  and renewal of an Approval of a training program for foreign administration
    180 working days after receipt of complete application if all prerequisites are met - (60 working days if for renewal)
  • Initial  and renewal of an Approval of a block credit course
    90 working days after receipt of complete application if all prerequisites are met - (30 working days if for renewal)
  • Initial and renewal of an Approval of a training course
    90 working days after receipt of complete application if all prerequisites are met - (30 working days if for renewal)
  • Approval of an instructor
    30 working days after receipt of complete application if all prerequisites are met

Performance target:

The target for achieving this standard is set at 80%.

Performance results:    

Information management systems and data registers are being developed to successfully report on performance by FY 2016-17.

Apply for:

The applicant must submit its proposal for approval as a recognized marine training institution, and a course, program or instructor to the Marine Personnel Standards & Pilotage branch of Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security.

Applications with supporting documentation are to be sent to the following address:

Marine Personnel Standards and Pilotage

330 Sparks St., 8th Floor
Tower C, Place de ville
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0N8

Service feedback:

The service result may be appealed by writing to the Director, Marine Personnel Standards & Pilotage.

Comments, suggestions and concerns may be shared at the following address:

Marine Personnel Standards and Pilotage
330 Sparks St., 8th Floor
Tower C, Place de ville
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0N8
Facsimile: (613) 990-1538

Contacts: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/mpsp-contacts-885.htm

For more information:

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.