Requirements

An applicant for a Small Vessel Machinery Operator certificate must meet the following requirements:

1. Have acquired at least 2 months of qualifying service as follows:

   1. At least 1 month of sea service as an engineer or a rating performing engine-room duties on one or more motor vessels; and

   2. Any remaining time in any combination of the types of service set out in Item 2 of the table to Subsection 147(1) of the Marine Personnel Regulations;

2. Hold an MED (Marine Emergency Duties) training certificate with respect to small passenger vessel safety;

3. Hold a certificate for Marine Basic First Aid;

4. pass a written examination on General Engineering Knowledge of small vessels;

5. Pass an oral examination on General Engineering Knowledge of small vessels, if applying for an unrestricted certificate.

A Small Vessel Machinery Operator certificate is valid for 5 years from its issue date.