This preparatory course is designed to provide mariners with a basic knowledge of ships machinery and engineering, including electrical systems. In addition, the course includes an in-depth study the following acts, regulations, codes and orders.

• Apply FAO/ILO/IMO Safety Code for fishermen

• Follow safe working practices on fishing vessels

• Conduct boat and fire drills; know means of exit

• Comply with Canada Labour Code

• Understand Canada Shipping Act, 2001

• Implement fire safety regulations

• Maintain life-saving equipment

• Apply Marine Occupational Safety & Health rules

• Follow Marine Personnel Regulations

• Comply with pollutant discharge reporting

• Prevent pollution and handle dangerous chemicals

• Follow confined space safety procedures

• Handle hazardous materials safely

• Maintain vessel certificates compliance

ATTENTION: Your acceptance notification will be E-mailed to the E-mail account you provide during the registration process. Please remember to check your Junk E-mail folder for any communications that may have been filtered to that location.

Minimum class sizes are required to deliver courses, should these minimums not be achieved classes could be postponed or rescheduled.