Marine Certificates

If you are the holder of a marine certificate recognized by Transport Canada, you can carry your certificate (or a copy is acceptable) on board as proof of competency. If the holder of a recognized marine certificate insists on obtaining a ""Pleasure Craft Operator Card" they are required to pass the Transport Canada boating test.

Make sure that your certificate is recognized by Transport Canada (see the list below for recognized courses) and contact them at 1-800-267-6687 .

Marine Safety Certificates Recognized by Transport Canada accepted as proof of Competency when Operating a Pleasure Craft:

• Master mariner;
• Master, intermediate voyage;
• Master, local voyage;
• First mate, intermediate voyage;
• First mate, local voyage;
• Watchkeeping mate, ship;
• Restricted watchkeeping mate, ship;
• Watchkeeping mate, MODU/surface;
• Watchkeeping mate, MODU/self-elevating;
• Watchkeeping mate, MODU/inland;
• Master, ship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage, or tug, local voyage;
• Master, limited;
• First mate, limited;
• Fishing master, first-class;
• Fishing master, second-class;
• Fishing master, third-class;
• Fishing master, fourth-class;
• Certificate of service as master of a fishing vessel of not more than 100 tons, gross tonnage;
• Certificate of service as master of a ship of not more than 1600 tons, gross tonnage;
• Bridge watchman;
• Proficiency in fast rescue boats;
• MED-A4