Canada issues updated application process to obtain a Canadian Endorsement

Transport Canada has issued a ship safety bulletin (SSB) No. 19/2023 with an updated application process to obtain a Canadian Endorsement (September 2023).

The bulletin was published on 18 September 2023.

Purpose

This bulletin informs you of changes to the processing of applications for a Canadian Endorsement for foreign seafarers.

Scope

This bulletin applies to:

• Any foreign seafarer who holds a valid STCW certificate with which Canada has a signed reciprocal arrangement to recognize STCW certificates, and
• Authorized representatives of Canadian flagged vessels.

What you need to know

A number of updates have been made to Forms 82-0786 and 82-0787. Authorized
representatives of Canadian registered vessels who are sponsoring a seafarer to obtain a Canadian endorsement should fully review these updated documents.

Significant changes to the forms include:

• A candidate’s knowledge of Canadian maritime laws must be demonstrated
  through on-board vessel familiarization, and
• An additional option is available for a candidate to demonstrate language proficiency.

You are advised to download the latest copy of the documents from the Transport Canada Forms Catalogue:

• Declaration of the Authorized Representative form (82-0787)
• Application for a Canadian Endorsement (82-0786)

This updated application process only applies to those new applications submitted following the publication of this Ship Safety Bulletin.

For more information, please see the document below (available only to subscribers):

Updated Application Process to Obtain a Canadian Endorsement (September 2023)