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Publications Vehicle importation Vehicle recalls Transport Canada CANADA SHIPPING ACT Crewing Regulations SOR/97-390 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interpretation Application PROHIBITION PART 1 REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADIAN SHIPS Division 1 Issuance, Validity and Inspection of Certificates General Inspection of Certificates and Endorsements DIVISION 2 Hours of Rest Application General Prior Employment Emergency Duty DIVISION 3 Life Saving Application Interpretation Qualified Persons for Survival Craft -- Passenger Ships DIVISION 4 Radio Watches Application General Composition of a Radio Watch Principal Communicator DIVISION 5 Self-propelled Ships Application Masters and Mates Master and Mates Certificates -- Fishing Vessels Master and Mates Certificates -- Intermediate- Run and Short-Run Ferries Passenger Ships Cargo Ships Tow-boats Fishing Vessels Positions of Chief Engineer and Second Engineer Dual Capacity Tankers Deck Watches Qualifications of Deck Watch Ship's Cook DIVISION 6 MODUs That Are Not Self-propelled and Self-propelled MODUs That Are Stationary and Engaged in Drilling DIVISION 7 Ships That Are Securely Anchored in Port or Securely Moored to Shore and Pleasure Crafts Pleasure Crafts DIVISION 8 Medical Examination of Seafarers Prohibition from Accepting Seafarer Employment Prohibition from Employing a Seafarer Application for Examination Medical Examination Aids to Vision and Hearing Medical Certificates PART 2 REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-CANADIAN SHIPS SCHEDULE ESTABLISHED BY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CANADA SHIPPING ACT Crewing Regulations CREWING REGULATIONS Interpretation 1. (1) The definitions in this subsection apply in these Regulations. "Able Seaman Convention" Convention-Matelot qualifi "Able Seaman Convention", in respect of an able seaman or an efficient deckhand, means the Certification of Able Seamen Convention, 1946. "Act" Loi "Act" means the Canada Shipping Act. "assistant engineer" officier m canicien adjoint "assistant engineer" means a person, other than a rating, who is under training to become an engineer. "chemical tanker" transporteur de produits chimiques "chemical tanker" means a ship constructed and used for the carriage in bulk of any chemical listed in Chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, published by the International Maritime Organization, as amended from time to time. "complement" effectif "complement" means the persons, including the master, who comprise the crew of a ship. "dynamically positioned" positionnement dynamique "dynamically positioned", in respect of a MODU, means that the MODU is held in position over a well wholly or partly by means of propulsion units. "engineer" officier m canicien "engineer" means any person who is in charge of the machinery of a ship whether or not the person holds an engineer certificate. "engine-room assistant" adjoint de la salle des machines "engine-room assistant" means a rating who is engaged as the assistant to an engineer. "engine-room rating" matelot de la salle des machines "engine-room rating" means a rating who forms part of a watch in the engine room, but does not include (a) an engine-room assistant; (b) a rating who is in training; or (c) a rating whose duties while on watch are of an unskilled nature. "fishing voyage, Class I" voyage de p che, classe I "fishing voyage, Class I" means a voyage in the course of which a fishing vessel may proceed anywhere in the world. "fishing voyage, Class II" voyage de p che, classe II "fishing voyage, Class II" means a voyage in the course of which a fishing vessel may proceed anywhere within the area around North America bounded by the meridians of longitude 30 00'W and 180 00'W and north of the parallel of latitude 6 00'N. "fishing voyage, Class III" voyage de p che, classe III "fishing voyage, Class III" means a voyage in the course of which a fishing vessel may proceed anywhere in the coastal waters of North America that is within 200 miles of the shore or within the waters of the continental shelf, whichever distance is farther. "Great Lakes Basin" bassin des Grand Lacs "Great Lakes Basin" means the waters of the Great Lakes, their connecting and tributary waters and the St. Lawrence River as far as the lower exit of the St. Lambert Lock at Montreal in the Province of Quebec. "intermediate voyage" voyage interm diaire "intermediate voyage" means a voyage, not being a local voyage or minor waters voyage, that is within the area bounded by the meridians of longitude 180 00'W and 30 00'W and the parallel of latitude 6 00'N. "intermediate-run ferry" traversier parcourant des distances interm diaires "intermediate-run ferry" means a ship that operates in waters of home-trade voyages or inland voyages, between terminals that are not more than seven miles apart. "liquefied gas tanker" transporteur de gaz liqu fi "liquefied gas tanker" means a ship constructed and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas listed in Chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk, published by the International Maritime Organization, as amended from time to time. "local voyage" voyage local "local voyage" means a voyage, other than a minor waters voyage, that is between places that are no further south than the port of New York, New York or Portland, Oregon and (a) is on any lake, river, harbour or canal in North America; or (b) does not extend farther than 200 miles from the shore or beyond the continental shelf, whichever is farther. "mate" officier de pont "mate", in respect of a ship, means a person, other than the master, a pilot or a rating, who has charge of the navigation, manoeuvring, operation or security of the ship. "MF coverage area" zones MF "MF coverage area" has the meaning assigned in section 2 of the Ship Station Radio Regulations. "MODU" UMFM "MODU" means a mobile offshore unit that is designed or fitted for drilling operations beneath the seabed for the exploration for, or exploitation of, resources such as liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons, sulphur or salt. "motor ship" navire moteur "motor ship" means a ship the propulsive power of which is derived from an internal combustion engine. "muster list" r le d'appel "muster list" means the muster list prepared for a ship pursuant to the Boat and Fire Drill Regulations. "oil tanker" p trolier "oil tanker" means a cargo ship constructed and used for the carriage of petroleum or petroleum products in bulk. "partially smooth waters" eaux partiellement calmes "partially smooth waters" means minor waters of Canada, and waters of a home-trade voyage, Class IV within the meaning of the Home-Trade, Inland and Minor Waters Voyages Regulations. "person in charge of the deck watch" personne responsable du quart la passerelle "person in charge of the deck watch" means a person who has immediate charge of the navigation, manoeuvring, operation or security of a ship, but does not include a pilot. "propulsive power" puissance de propulsion "propulsive power" means the power in kilowatts that is specified on a ship's certificate of registry. "radio inspector" inspecteur de radio "radio inspector" means a person authorized by the Minister pursuant to section 345 of the Act to carry out radio inspections. "radio watch" veille radio lectrique "radio watch", in respect of a ship, means the period during which a member of the complement is required to be at the ship station and in charge of the radio communication equipment. "rating" matelot "rating" means a person who is a member of a ship's crew other than the master or an officer. "recognized institution" tablissement reconnu "recognized institution" means a training institution designated by the Minister as having the facilities necessary to enable an applicant to obtain a certificate referred to in these Regulations, taking into account the established practices and requirements of the domestic and international marine industry. "sea area A1", "sea area A2", "sea area A3" and "sea area A4"\ zone oc anique A1, zone oc anique A2, zone oc anique A3 et zone oc anique A4 "sea area A1", "sea area A2", "sea area A3" and "sea area A4" have the meanings assigned in Chapter IV of the Safety Convention. "seafarer" navigant "seafarer" means a person who (a) applies for a certificate under the Marine Certification Regulations; or (b) is employed or is to be employed in any capacity on a ship. "second engineer" officier m canicien en second "second engineer" means the engineer next to the chief engineer in the line of authority. "short-run ferry" traversier parcourant de courtes distances "short-run ferry" means a ship that operates in partially smooth waters between terminals that are not more than two miles apart and are in line of sight or nearly in line of sight. "small fishing vessel" petit bateau de p che "small fishing vessel" means a fishing vessel to which the Small Fishing Vessel Inspection Regulations apply. "STCW" Convention STCW "STCW" means the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended in 1995. "STCW Code" Code STCW "STCW Code" means the Seafarers' Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code of July 7, 1995. "steamship" navire vapeur "steamship" means a ship the propulsive power of which is derived from boilers and steam engines. "survival craft" bateau de sauvetage "survival craft"has the meaning assigned in section 2 of the Life Saving Equipment Regulations. "tons" tonneaux "tons" means tons in gross tonnage. "tow-boat" b timent remorqueur "tow-boat" means a ship used exclusively in towing another ship or floating object astern or alongside or in pushing another ship or floating object ahead. "TP" TP "TP" means a standard issued by the Department of Transport, as amended from time to time. "VHF coverage area" zones VHF "VHF coverage area"has the meaning assigned in section 2 of the Ship Station Radio Regulations. "watch" quart ou veille "watch", in respect of a ship, means (a) that part of the complement that is required for the purpose of attending to the navigation or security of the ship; and (b) the period during which a member of the complement is required to be on call or the physical presence of the member is required (i) on the bridge or deck, in the case of a mate or a rating, or (ii) in the machinery space, in the case of a chief engineer, engineer, assistant engineer, engine-room assistant or engine-room rating. "watchkeeping system" r gime de quart "watchkeeping system" means a system in which the hours of work of watchkeeping persons are such as to ensure regular and systematic surveillance of the ship's operation. "waters under Canadian jurisdiction" eaux de comp tence canadienne (a) Canadian waters; (b) fishing zones described in section 16 of the Oceans Act and prescribed under paragraph 25(b) of that Act; and (c) shipping safety control zones prescribed under subsection 11(1) of the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act. (2) In these Regulations, "home-trade voyage", "inland voyage" and "minor waters voyage" have the meanings assigned in the Home-Trade, Inland and Minor Waters Voyages Regulations. (3) For the purposes of these Regulations, (a) every reference in section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code to the "International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972" shall be read as a reference to the "Collision Regulations"; (b) every reference in section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code to the "Radio Regulations" shall be read as a reference to the "Ship Station (Radio) Technical Regulations, 1999"; and (c) the expression in section 65 of section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code "except where an Administration has determined that" shall be read as "unless". Application 2. (1) These Regulations apply in respect of (a) Canadian ships, other than ships that are laid up; and (b) ships that are not Canadian ships, when those ships are in waters under Canadian jurisdiction. (2) The ships referred to in subsection (1) include (a) MODUs that are engaged on a voyage; and (b) self-elevating MODUs and surface MODUs that are not on station and drilling. 2.1 (1) Division 8 of Part 1 applies to a seafarer who (a) is required by these Regulations to hold a certificate issued under the Marine Certification Regulations and whose most recent certificate is issued under those Regulations; (b) is employed in any capacity for which a certificate is required by these Regulations and whose certificate was issued before July 30, 1997 under one of the following regulations: (i) the Certification of Able Seamen Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1411, (ii) the Certification of Lifeboat Men Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1412, (iii) the Certification of Ships' Cooks Regulations, Part I, C.R.C., c. 1413, (iv) the Marine Engineer Examination Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1443, and (v) the Masters and Mates Examination Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1446; (c) is not required to hold a certificate issued under the Marine Certification Regulations and is employed on a ship of 25 tons or more that is (i) a fishing vessel engaged on a fishing voyage, Class I, or a fishing voyage, Class II, or (ii) a ship that is not a fishing vessel and is engaged on a foreign voyage, a home-trade voyage, Class I, a home-trade voyage, Class II, a home-trade voyage, Class III or an inland voyage; or (d) is not required to hold a certificate issued under the Marine Certification Regulations and is employed on a ship engaged on international voyages. (2) Division 8 does not apply to a seafarer who is not required to hold a certificate issued under the Marine Certification Regulations and is (a) a pilot who is not a member of the complement; (b) a person employed in a port who is not ordinarily employed at sea; or (c) a person who is not employed in the navigation of the ship, is not given specific responsibilities affecting the safety of the ship or of other persons on the ship's muster list or similar emergency plan and (i) is employed solely in connection with the construction, alteration, repair or testing of the ship or its machinery or equipment, (ii) is employed solely in work directly related to the exploration or development of the seabed and its natural resources, or (iii) is not employed by the owner or person employing the master of the ship. PROHIBITION 2.2 No ship of any class shall navigate in waters under Canadian jurisdiction unless the ship complies with these Regulations. PART 1 REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADIAN SHIPS Division 1 Issuance, Validity and Inspection of Certificates General 3. (1) A certificate required under this Part, other than a medical certificate issued under Division 8 or a radio operator's certificate, shall be (a) issued under (i) the Marine Certification Regulations, or (ii) where the certificate was issued before July 30, 1997, issued under one of the following Regulations: (A) the Certification of Able Seamen Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1411, (B) the Certification of Lifeboat Men Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1412, (C) the Certification of Ships' Cooks Regulations, Part I, C.R.C., c. 1413, (D) the Marine Engineer Examination Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1443, and (E) the Masters and Mates Examination Regulations, C.R.C., c. 1446; (b) subject to subsection (2), in the case of a master, mate or engineer certificate, valid for use at sea for a period not exceeding five years following the later of (i) its date of issue, and (ii) the date of issue of any continued proficiency certificate that accompanies the certificate; (b.1) subject to subsection (2), in the case of each of the following certificates, valid for a period not exceeding five years following its date of issue: (i) oil tanker, level 1, (ii) oil tanker, level 2, (iii) chemical tanker, level 1, (iv) chemical tanker, level 2, (v) liquefied gas tanker, level 1, (vi) liquefied gas tanker, level 2, (vii) ro-ro passenger, level 1, and (viii) ro-ro passenger, level 2; and (c) in the case of a master, mate or engineer certificate, endorsed as meeting the requirements of the STCW, except where the certificate is (i) a certificate valid only on fishing vessels, (ii) a certificate valid only within the minor waters of Canada, (iii) a certificate of service as master of a ship of not more than 1 600 tons, gross tonnage, (iv) a restricted engineer, motor ship certificate, (v) a certificate as master, limited or first mate, limited, or (vi) a certificate valid only on a MODU. (2) Where the expiration of the five-year validity period of a certificate falls during a voyage, the certificate continues to be valid for use at sea until the earlier of (a) the end of the voyage, and (b) three months after the expiration of the five-year validity period. Validity 4. To remain valid for use at sea, a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 2(a) to (k), (n) to (z.9), (z.15) and (z.16) of the Marine Certification Regulations must be accompanied by a corresponding continued proficiency certificate after the expiration of a period of five years beginning on the date on which it is issued. 5. (1) Any certificate that was issued before June 1, 1992 under the Marine Engineer Examination Regulations or the Masters and Mates Examination Regulations remains valid for use at sea until July 30, 1999, after which date the certificate is valid only if it is accompanied by a corresponding continued proficiency certificate. (2) Any certificate that was issued during the five years before July 30, 1997 under the Marine Engineer Examination Regulations or the Masters and Mates Examination Regulations remains valid for use at sea for five years after the date of its issuance, after which the certificate is valid only if it is accompanied by a corresponding continued proficiency certificate. 6. The validity of a certificate for use at sea is limited by (a) the most recent continued proficiency certificate that accompanies it, in the case of a certificate referred to in any of paragraphs 2(a) to (k), (n) to (z.9), (z.15) and (z.16) of the Marine Certification Regulations; (b) the most recent medical certificate issued under Division 8 to the holder of the certificate; and (c) any restrictions stated on the certificate, endorsement or medical certificate. 7. (1) A certificate of service as master of a ship of not more than 1 600 tons, gross tonnage, is valid only off the east coast of Canada between Cape Chidley and St. Andrews, New Brunswick, on the following ships: (a) cargo ships engaged on voyages that do not go beyond home-trade voyages, Class II; and (b) passenger ships engaged on voyages that do not go beyond home-trade voyages, Class III. (2) A certificate as master, limited or first mate, limited is valid for a period of five years beginning on the date on which it is issued and only (a) within the voyage area specified on the certificate; (b) on the ship specified on the certificate; and (c) where the ship is not a pleasure craft and is engaged on (i) a voyage that does not go beyond the minor waters of Canada, (ii) a voyage within a harbour, port, bay, inlet or similar sheltered waters off the coast of Canada, or (iii) in the case of a ship of not more than 60 tons, a limited voyage off the coast of Canada. 8. A restricted engineer, motor ship certificate is valid for a period of five years beginning on the date on which it is issued, and is valid only with respect to the voyage and ship that are specified in the certificate. 9. A certificate required by these Regulations to be held by a person who is employed on a MODU is valid within the area of operation and under the operating conditions of the MODU. 10. A restricted proficiency in survival craft certificate is valid only with respect to the ship that is specified in the certificate. Inspection of Certificates and Endorsements 11. The master of a ship or, in the case of a MODU to which Division 6 applies, the offshore installation manager shall ensure that the certificates and endorsements required by these Regulations are kept readily available on board the ship for inspection by a steamship inspector. Division 2 Hours of Rest Application 12. This Division does not apply in respect of (a) pleasure crafts; or (b) fishing vessels of less than 100 tons. General 13. (1) The master of a ship or, in the case of a MODU to which Division 6 applies, the offshore installation manager shall ensure that the complement on board is sufficient in number and organized efficiently in a watchkeeping system and work system that meet the requirements of these Regulations. (2) The master of a ship or, in the case of a MODU to which Division 6 applies, the offshore installation manager shall ensure that the master or offshore installation manager and each member of the complement have (a) a period of rest of not less than six consecutive hours in every 24-hour period; and (b) at least 16 hours of rest in every 48-hour period. (3) Not more than 18 hours and not less than six hours shall elapse between the end of a period of rest and the beginning of the next period of rest. Prior Employment 14. Where a person employed on a ship was, immediately prior to that employment, employed by the same employer in any capacity on a ship or on shore, the last day of the prior employment shall be counted as employment on the ship for the purposes of section 13. Emergency Duty 15. Where a member of the complement is, during the member's period of rest, required to attend to an emergency or participate in an emergency drill, the time so spent shall be counted as part of the period of rest for the purposes of section 13. Division 3 Life Saving Application 16. This Division does not apply in respect of pleasure crafts. Interpretation 17. The definitions in this section apply in this Division. "Class I", "Class II", "Class III" and "Class IV" classe I, classe II, classe III et classe IV "Class I", "Class II", "Class III" and "Class IV", in respect of a ship, have the meanings assigned in section 5 of the Life Saving Equipment Regulations. "qualified person" personne qualifi e "qualified person" means a person who holds (a) a certificate of proficiency in survival craft that is (i) of unrestricted validity, or (ii) valid for the ship on which the person is employed and for the life saving equipment carried by that ship; or (b) a certificate of efficiency as a lifeboat man or a certificate as a lifeboat man qualified in marine emergency duties. Complement for Emergencies 18. (1) The complement of every passenger ship certified to carry 12 passengers or fewer and every cargo ship shall be sufficient in number to carry out simultaneously the following activities: (a) to man and employ the fire extinguishing equipment required by the Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment Regulations to fight a fire at any one location on the ship; (b) to operate the ship's pumping and emergency power system; and (c) to prepare for launching the survival craft carried in accordance with the Life Saving Equipment Regulations. (2) The complement of every passenger ship certified to carry more than 12 passengers shall be sufficient in number to carry out simultaneously the following activities: (a) to man and employ the fire extinguishing equipment required by the Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment Regulations to fight a fire at any one location on the ship; (b) to operate the ship's pumping and emergency power system; (c) to prepare for launching the survival craft carried in accordance with the Life Saving Equipment Regulations; (d) to direct and control the passengers who are on board in an emergency; and (e) to provide communication between the person in immediate charge of the ship and the persons directing and controlling the passengers who are on board. Qualified Persons for Survival Craft -- Passenger Ships 19. Every ship of a class set out in column 1 of an item of the table to this section shall have on board and employ, for each lifeboat that is carried on board and has the capacity set out in column 2 of that item, the number of qualified persons set out in column 3 of that item. Table Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Ship Capacity of Lifeboat (number of persons) Number of Qualified Persons 1. Class I or Class II (1) fewer than 41 2 (2) 41 to 61 3 (3) 62 to 85 4 (4) 86 or more 5 2. Class III or Class IV (1) 16 or fewer 1 (2) 17 to 50 2 (3) 51 or more 3 20. (1) Every Class I, Class II, Class III and Class IV ship shall have on board and employ at least one qualified person for each life raft required to be carried on board by the Life Saving Equipment Regulations. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply where the ship is a Class III or a Class IV ship and at least 75 per cent of its complement consists of qualified persons and the remainder of the complement is instructed in the operation of survival craft. (3) Every Class I ship and Class II ship shall have on board and employ at least three qualified persons for each rescue boat required to be carried on board by the Life Saving Equipment Regulations. (4) Every Class III ship and Class IV ship shall have on board and employ at least two qualified persons for each rescue boat or emergency boat required to be carried on board by the Life Saving Equipment Regulations. (5) Every MODU shall have on board and employ at least two qualified persons for each rescue boat or emergency boat that it carries. (6) The qualified persons required by subsections (3) to (5) for each rescue boat or emergency boat may be the same persons who are provided for the lifeboats or life rafts. Training 21. (1) Every member of the complement of a ship shall, before the member has completed six months on board ships, obtain a certificate of the member's successful completion of training, at a recognized institution, in marine emergency duties with respect to basic safety. (2) Until July 30, 2000, subsection (1) does not apply to a member of the complement who is not required to hold a certificate or is not assigned to a fire team on the muster list or similar emergency plan. (2.1) Until July 30, 2002, subsection (1) does not apply to a member of the complement of a fishing vessel who is not required to hold a certificate if the fishing vessel does not engage on voyages that go beyond the limits of a fishing voyage, Class II. (3) Subject to subsection (4), every person assigned to a fire team on the muster list or similar emergency plan, of a Class I, Class II, Class III or Class IV ship shall obtain a certificate of successful completion of training, at a recognized institution, in marine emergency duties, in survival craft and in marine fire fighting. (4) If the ship is a Class III ship, a Class IV ship or a ship that is not a passenger ship and engages on voyages within five nautical miles from shore, the person shall obtain a certificate of successful completion of training, at a recognized institution, in marine emergency duties in respect of basic safety. 21.1 (1) The owner of a ship shall provide to the master written instructions that set out the policies and procedures to be followed to ensure that the complement of the ship (a) is familiarized with the ship and their duties; and (b) can effectively co-ordinate their activities when performing duties vital to safety or the prevention or mitigation of pollution. (2) The master shall ensure that the ship's complement is trained in and carries out the policies and procedures. Division 4 Radio Watches Application 22. This Division applies in respect of all ships, including MODUs, that are required to be fitted with a ship station in accordance with the Ship Station Radio Regulations. General 23. (1) Every Safety Convention ship shall comply with Regulation 12 of Chapter IV of the Safety Convention in respect of radio watches. (2) 24. Every ship shall comply with the following as they apply to radio watches: (a) sections 61 and 62 of the Ship Station Technical Regulations; (b) section 8 of the VHF Radiotelephone Practices and Procedures Regulations; (c) paragraphs 1 to 3 and 6 of article VII of the Agreement between Canada and the United States of America for Promotion of Safety on the Great Lakes by Means of Radio, 1988, as amended from time to time if (i) the ship is engaged on a voyage in the Great Lakes Basin, and (ii) article V of that Agreement requires the ship to comply; and (d) in the case of a Safety Convention ship, Part 3-3 of section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code. Composition of a Radio Watch 25. (1) Subject to subsection (3), a ship shall have in charge of the radio watch a person who holds, at a minimum, a Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime Commercial Qualification. (2) Subject to subsection (3), a ship that is not a small fishing vessel and is operating in a sea area other than sea area A1 shall have on board and employ (a) a person who holds a First-Class Radioelectronic Certificate; or (b) at least two persons (i) each of whom holds, at a minimum, a General Operator Certificate, and (ii) who, between them, are in charge of at least 16 hours of radio watch in any 24 hour period. (3) A ship that is not required to be fitted with radiocommunication equipment capable of digital selective calling or a ship earth station shall have on board and employ, in charge of the radio watch, the persons required by (a) section 65 of the Ship Station Technical Regulations; and (b) if the ship is a Safety Convention ship, the STCW as it read immediately before December 1, 1992. Principal Communicator 26. (1) The master of a ship of 300 tons or more shall assign a member of the crew as principal communicator whose duty is to operate the radiocommunication equipment during an emergency. (2) The principal communicator (a) shall be one of the persons referred to in section 25; or (b) where a deck watch on the ship consists of fewer than three persons, may be any member of the crew who is qualified in the use of the radiocommunication equipment. (3) Where the duration of an emergency makes the continuous presence of the principal communicator on the bridge unreasonable or unnecessary, the master may (a) relieve the principal communicator of the duty temporarily; and (b) assign any other member of the crew qualified in the use of the radiocommunication equipment to replace the principal communicator. Division 5 Self-propelled Ships Application 27. (1) Subject to subsection (2), this Division applies in respect of self-propelled ships of more than five tons. (2) This Division does not apply in respect of (a) ships that are securely anchored in port or securely moored to shore; (b) MODUs that are stationary and engaged in drilling; or (c) pleasure crafts. Minimum Complement 28. The complement of a ship shall consist of at least the following persons: (a) the master; (b) the persons required (i) by Division 3 to form part of the life saving team, (ii) by Division 4 to form part of the radio watch, (iii) by section 40 to form part of the deck watch, and (iv) by sections 43 and 44 to be in charge of the engineering watch; (c) a person in charge of the machinery of the ship, except where the ship is (i) a tow-boat to which section 33, in respect of engineers, and sections 42 to 44, in respect of engineering watches, do not apply, or (ii) a cargo ship of not more than 15 tons that has a propulsive power of not more than 750 kW and is engaged on (A) a foreign voyage, (B) a home-trade voyage, Class I, a home-trade voyage, Class II or, if it is a voyage of more than 10 nautical miles, a home-trade voyage, Class III, or (C) an inland voyage, Class I or an inland voyage, Class II; and (d) where the ship is required by the Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment Regulations to be provided with a fire patrol, a sufficient number of persons to ensure compliance with those Regulations. Masters and Mates 29. (1) Subject to subsection (5), every ship that is engaged on a voyage shall have on board and employ (a) a master; (b) in the case of a ship of 200 tons or more or a ship certified to carry more than 50 passengers, a first mate; and (c) a sufficient number of mates to ensure that the deck watch complies with sections 38 to 41. (2) Subject to subsections (3) to (5), every person who is employed in the capacity set out in any of columns 1 to 4 of an item of Table 1 to this section on board a ship that is engaged on a voyage referred to in the heading of the column shall hold, at a minimum, the certificate set out in column 5 of that item that is appropriate to the duties of the person on the ship. (3) Subject to subsection (5), every person who is employed in the capacity set out in any of columns 1 to 3 of an item of Table 2 to this section on board a fishing vessel that is engaged on a voyage referred to in the heading of the column shall hold, at a minimum, the certificate set out in column 4 of that item that is appropriate to the duties of the person on the fishing vessel. (4) Subject to subsection (5), every person who is employed in the capacity set out in column 1 or 2 of an item of Table 3 to this section on board an intermediate-run ferry or a short-run ferry shall hold, at a minimum, the certificate set out in column 3 of that item that is appropriate to the duties of the person on the ferry. (5) This section does not apply in respect of (a) a ship that does not carry passengers and is 10 tons or less; (b) a ship that carries at least one passenger and is five tons or less; or (c) a fishing vessel or a ship engaged in transferring to shore the unprocessed catch of a fishing vessel, if the fishing vessel or the ship is (i) until July 30, 1998, 85 tons or less, (ii) after July 30, 1998, 70 tons or less, or (iii) after July 30, 1999, 60 tons or less. Table 1 Master and Mates Certificates -- General Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Item Person's Capacity of Employment on an Unrestricted Voyage Person's Capacity of Employment on an Intermediate Voyage Person's Capacity of Employment on a Local Voyage Person's Capacity of Employment on a Minor Waters Voyage Certificate 1. master master master master master mariner 2. first mate master master master master, intermediate voyage 3. second mate first mate first mate first mate first mate, intermediate voyage 4. n/a n/a master master master, local voyage 5. n/a n/a first mate first mate first mate, local voyage 6. mate in charge of the deck watch first mate of a ship not exceeding 350 tons or a tug, or second mate first mate of a ship not exceeding 350 tons or a tug, or second mate first mate of a ship not exceeding 350 tons or a tug, or second mate watchkeeping mate, ship 7. n/a n/a first mate of a ship not exceeding 350 tons or a tug, or second mate first mate of a ship not exceeding 350 tons or a tug, or second mate restricted watchkeeping mate, ship 8. n/a n/a master of a ship not exceeding 350 tons or a tug master of a ship not exceeding 350 tons or a tug master, ship of not more than 350 tons, gross tonnage, or tug, local voyage 9. n/a n/a n/a master master, limited Table 2 Master and Mates Certificates -- Fishing Vessels Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Item Person's Capacity of Employment on a Fishing Voyage, Class I Person's Capacity of Employment on a Fishing Voyage, Class II Person's Capacity of Employment on a Fishing Voyage, Class III Certificate 1. master master master fishing master, first-class 2. first mate master master fishing master, second-class 3. second mate first mate master fishing master, third-class 4. second mate second mate master of a vessel not exceeding 100 tons, or first mate fishing master, fourth-class Table 3 Master and Mates Certificates -- Intermediate- Run and Short-Run Ferries Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Person's Capacity of Employment on an Intermediate-Run Ferry Person's Capacity of Employment on a Short-Run Ferry Certificate 1. master n/a master, limited certificate for an intermediate-run ferry 2. first mate n/a first mate, limited certificate for an intermediate-run ferry 3. n/a master master, limited certificate for a short-run ferry 4. n/a first mate first mate, limited certificate for a short-run ferry Engineers Appropriate Certificate 30. The certificate of an engineer that is appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship is (a) in the case of a motor ship other than a fishing vessel, a certificate of the motor ship category; (b) in the case of a steamship, a certificate of the steamship category; and (c) in the case of a motor-driven fishing vessel, a certificate of the motor-driven fishing vessel category. Passenger Ships 31. (1) Every passenger ship that engages on a voyage of a class set out in column 1 of an item of the table to this section and has a propulsive power within a range set out in column 2 of that item shall have on board and employ, for each certificate set out in column 3 of that item, one engineer who holds, at a minimum, that certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship. (2) A passenger ship that is a motor ship and has a propulsive power of not more than 750 kW may have on board and employ one engineer who is the holder of, at a minimum, a restricted engineer, motor ship certificate if the ship engages on (a) a home-trade voyage, Class III; (b) a home-trade voyage, Class IV; (c) an inland voyage; or (d) a minor waters voyage. (3) A passenger ship that engages on a home-trade voyage, Class II and has a propulsive power of not more than 4 000 kW may, while operating between Canadian ports, have on board and employ one engineer who is the holder of, at a minimum, a second-class engineer certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship. (4) A passenger ship that has a propulsive power of more than 4 000 kW may, while operating between Canadian ports, have on board and employ (a) one engineer who is the holder of, at a minimum, a first-class engineer certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship; and (b) one engineer who is the holder of, at a minimum, a third- class engineer certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship. Table Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Voyage Propulsive Power in kW Number of Certificates 1. foreign (1) more than 75 but not more than 3 000 (1) 1 second-class engineer (2) more than 3 000 (2) 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 2. home-trade voyage, Class I (1) more than 75 but not more than 3 000 (1) 1 second-class engineer (2) more than 3 000 (2) 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 3. home-trade voyage, Class II (1) more than 75 but not more than 1 000 (1) subject to subsection 31(3), 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 1 000 but not more than 3 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 3 000 (3) subject to subsection 31(3), 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 4. home-trade voyage, Class III (1) more than 75 but not more than 1 000 (1) subject to subsection 31(2), 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 1 000 but not more than 3 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 3 000 (3) subject to subsection 31(4), 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class enginee 5. inland voyage, Class I (1) more than 75 but not more than 1 000 (1) subject to subsection 31(2), 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 1 000 but not more than 4 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 4 000 (3) subject to subsection 31(4), 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 6. inland voyage, Class II (1) more than 75 but not more than 1 000 (1) subject to subsection 31(2), 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 1 000 but not more than 4 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 4 000 (3) subject to subsection 31(4), 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 7. minor waters voyage, Class I (1) more than 75 but not more than 1 000 (1) subject to subsection 31(2), 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 1 000 but not more than 4 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 4 000 (3) subject to subsection 31(4), 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 8. home-trade voyage, Class IV (1) more than 75 but not more than 1 500 (1) subject to subsection 31(2), 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 1 500 (2) 1 second-class engineer 9. minor waters voyage, Class II (1) more than 75 but not more than 1 500 (1) subject to subsection 31(2), 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 1 500 (2) 1 second-class engineer Cargo Ships 32. (1) Every cargo ship that engages on a voyage of a class set out in column 1 of an item of the table to this section and has a propulsive power within a range set out in column 2 of that item shall have on board and employ, for each certificate set out in column 3 of that item, one engineer who holds, at a minimum, that certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship. (2) A cargo ship that engages on a home-trade voyage, Class II and has a propulsive power of not more than 5 000 kW may, while operating between Canadian ports, have on board and employ one engineer who is the holder of, at a minimum, a second-class engineer certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship. (3) A cargo ship that engages on a home-trade voyage, Class III and has a propulsive power of not more than 7 000 kW may, while operating between Canadian ports, have on board and employ one engineer who is the holder of, at a minimum, a second-class engineer certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship. Table Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Voyage Propulsive Power in kW Number of Certificates 1. foreign (1) more than 750 but not more than 2 000 (1) 1 chief engineer and 1 second engineer (2) more than 2 000 but not more than 3 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 3 000 (3) 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 2. home-trade voyage, Class I (1) more than 750 but not more than 2 000 (1) 1 chief engineer and 1 second engineer (2) more than 2 000 but not more than 3 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 3 000 (3) 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 3. home-trade voyage, Class II (1) more than 750 but not more than 2 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 2 000 but not more than 3 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 3 000 (3) subject to subsection 32(2), 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 4. home-trade voyage, Class III (1) more than 750 but not more than 2 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 2 000 but not more than 3 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 3 000 (3) subject to subsection 32(3), 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 5. inland voyage (1) more than 750 but not more than 2 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 2 000 but not more than 7 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 7 000 (3) 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 6. minor waters voyage, Class I (1) more than 750 but not more than 2 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 2 000 but not more than 7 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 7 000 (3) 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 7. home-trade voyage, Class IV (1) more than 750 but not more than 4 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 4 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer 8. minor waters voyage, Class II (1) more than 750 but not more than 4 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 4 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer Tow-boats 33. (1) A tow-boat that engages on a voyage of a class set out in column 1 of an item of the table to this section and has a propulsive power within a range set out in column 2 of that item shall have on board and employ, for each certificate set out in column 3 of that item, one engineer who holds, at a minimum, that certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship. (2) A tow-boat that engages on a home-trade voyage, Class II and has a propulsive power of not more than 6 000 kW may, while operating between Canadian ports, have on board and employ one engineer who is the holder of, at a minimum, a second-class engineer certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship. (3) A tow-boat that engages on a home-trade voyage, Class III and has a propulsive power of not more than 4 000 kW may, while operating between Canadian ports, have on board and employ one engineer who is the holder of, at a minimum, a third-class engineer certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship. (4) A tow-boat that engages on a home-trade voyage, Class III and has a propulsive power of more than 4 000 kW but not more than 7 000 kW may, while operating between Canadian ports, have on board and employ one engineer who is the holder of, at a minimum, a second-class engineer certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship. Table Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Voyage Propulsive Power in kW Number of Certificates 1. foreign (1) more than 750 but not more than 2 000 (1) 1 chief engineer and 1 second engineer (2) more than 2 000 but not more than 3 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 3 000 (3) 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 2. home-trade voyage, Class I (1) more than 750 but not more than 2 000 (1) 1 chief engineer and 1 second engineer (2) more than 2 000 but not more than 3 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 3 000 (3) 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 3. home-trade voyage, Class II (1) more than 750 but not more than 2 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 2 000 but not more than 3 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 3 000 (3) subject to subsection 33(2), 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 4. home-trade voyage, Class III (1) more than 750 but not more than 3 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 3 000 (2) subject to subsections 33(3) and (4), 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 5. minor waters voyage, Class I (1) more than 750 but not more than 4 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 4 000 but not more than 7 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 7 000 (3) 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 6. inland voyage (1) more than 750 but not more than 4 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 4 000 but not more than 7 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 7 000 (3) 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 7. minor waters voyage, Class II (1) more than 1 500 but not more than 5 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 5 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer 8. home-trade voyage, Class IV (1) more than 1 500 but not more than 5 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 5 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer Fishing Vessels 34. Every fishing vessel that is set out in column 1 of an item of the table to this section and has a propulsive power within a range set out in column 2 of that item shall have on board and employ, for each certificate set out in column 3 of that item, one engineer who holds, at a minimum, that certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship. Table Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Item Ship Propulsive Power in kW Number of Certificates 1. steam-driven fishing vessel (1) more than 750 but not more than 2 000 (1) 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 2 000 but not more than 5 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 5 000 (3) 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer 2. motor-driven fishing vessel (1) more than 750 but not more than 2 000 (1) 1 chief engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel or 1 third-class engineer (2) more than 2 000 but not more than 5 000 (2) 1 second-class engineer (3) more than 5 000 (3) 1 first-class engineer and 1 second-class engineer Positions of Chief Engineer and Second Engineer 35. (1) No person shall act in the capacity of the chief engineer or second engineer of a ship unless (a) the person is the holder of a first-class engineer, second-class engineer or third-class engineer certificate in the category appropriate to the type of propulsion of the ship; or (b) while the ship is at sea on a foreign voyage or a home-trade voyage, Class I, the chief engineer or second engineer dies or becomes incapacitated. (2) An engineer who acts in the circumstances referred to in paragraph (1)(b) may act only until the ship reaches the next intended port of call. Dual Capacity 36. (1) No person shall act in the dual capacity of master and engineer on a motor ship that exceeds 20 m in registered length. (2) No person shall act in the dual capacity of master and engineer on a motor ship of 20 m or less in registered length unless (a) the person acting in the dual capacity holds a master's certificate and, where these Regulations require that an engineer's certificate be held, an engineer's certificate; (b) the ship's motor is installed so that (i) it can be controlled from the steering station, and (ii) a person at the steering station may readily detect any defects in the motor and make necessary adjustments to the motor while keeping a navigational lookout; and (c) there is on board, in addition to the person acting in the dual capacity, at least one crew member who is not less than 18 years of age and is able to render such assistance as might be required in an emergency. (3) Paragraph (2)(c) does not apply where (a) the route of the ship is such that at no time is rough water, sufficient to cause a casualty, likely to be encountered; (b) in the event of a person going overboard, the person acting in the dual capacity can, single-handed, manoeuvre the ship to effect a prompt rescue; (c) the person acting in the dual capacity can, single-handed, efficiently launch and use survival craft or other appropriate life saving equipment; or (d) in the case of a ferry engaged in a regular passenger service, there is at least one passenger who is competent to pilot the ferry and to render such assistance as might be required in an emergency. Tankers 37. (1) Every master, first mate, chief engineer and second engineer employed on an oil tanker, chemical tanker or liquefied gas tanker shall hold an oil tanker, level 2 certificate, a chemical tanker, level 2 certificate or a liquefied gas tanker, level 2 certificate, as the case may be. (2) Every ship that is an oil tanker, chemical tanker or liquefied gas tanker shall have on board and employ, for each function set out in column 1 of an item of the table to this section, one person who holds, at a minimum, the certificate set out in column 2 of that item. Ro-Ro Passenger Ships 37.1 (1) Every master, first mate, chief engineer and second engineer employed on a ro-ro passenger ship engaged on an international voyage shall hold a ro-ro passenger, level 2 certificate. (2) Every person, other than the persons referred to in subsection (1), employed on a ro-ro passenger ship engaged on an international voyage shall hold a ro-ro passenger, level 1 certificate if their assigned duties include responsibility for (a) assisting passengers in emergency situations; (b) embarking or disembarking passengers; (c) loading, discharging or securing cargo; (d) closing hull openings; or (e) ensuring passenger safety in emergency situations. Table Column 1 Column 2 Item Function Certificate 1. person assigned specific duties in an oil operation oil tanker, level 1 2. person assigned specific duties in a chemical operation chemical tanker, level 1 3. person assigned specific duties in a liquefied gas operation liquefied gas tanker, level 1 4. person in charge of an oil operation oil tanker, level 2 5. person in charge of a chemical operation chemical tanker, level 2 6. person in charge of a liquefied gas operation liquefied gas tanker, level 2 7. assistant to a person referred to in item 1 proficiency in oil tankers 8. assistant to a person referred to in item 2 proficiency in chemical tankers 9. assistant to a person referred to in item 3 proficiency in liquefied gas tankers 10. person in charge of an oil transfer operation or an operation involving the transfer of an oily mixture in Arctic waters north of 60000'N supervisor of an oil transfer operation in Arctic waters north of 60 00'N 11. person in charge of an oil transfer operation or an operation involving the transfer of an oily mixture, other than an operation referred to in item 10 supervisor of an oil transfer operation 12. person in charge of a chemical transfer operation or an operation involving the transfer of a chemical mixture supervisor of a chemical transfer operation 13. person in charge of a liquefied gas transfer operation supervisor of a liquefied gas transfer operation Deck Watches Requirements for Deck Watches 38. Every ship that is not securely anchored in port or securely moored to shore shall ensure that a deck watch is maintained in accordance with Parts 2, 3 and 3-1 of section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code. Composition of the Deck Watch 39. (1) The master of a ship shall be on duty as required by the ordinary practice of seamen. (2) The master of a ship shall not be counted as a member of the deck watch, unless the ship is (a) securely anchored or moored; (b) 1 000 tons or less; or (c) more than 1 000 tons but less than 3 000 tons and at least three deck watches are established. 40. (1) The minimum deck watch required by this section shall be supplemented as required by the ordinary practice of seamen. (2) The deck watch on a ship shall consist of at least the following persons: (a) a person in charge of the deck watch who (i) is capable of properly operating the navigational and radio equipment with which the ship is fitted, and (ii) where the ship is more than 100 tons, holds a radio operator's certificate that is appropriate for the class of ship and the area in which the ship operates, in accordance with section 25; (b) subject to subsections (3) and (4), an additional person who, where the ship is 200 tons or more, holds an efficient deckhand certificate, an able seaman certificate or a bridge watchman certificate; (c) subject to subsections (4) and (5), where the ship is more than 1 000 tons and is not securely anchored or moored, a second additional person who holds an efficient deckhand certificate, an able seaman certificate or a bridge watchman certificate; and (d) where the ship is 100 tons or less, a person in charge of the radio watch who is qualified in accordance with section 25, unless the person in charge of the deck watch is so qualified. (3) An additional person is not required where (a) the ship is engaged in a log sorting or yarding operation that is carried out at a booming ground and does not use lines or chains; (b) the ship (i) is 100 tons or less, (ii) carries 12 passengers or fewer, (iii) affords an unobstructed all-round view from the steering position, and (iv) is engaged on a voyage of five nautical miles or less within the limits of a harbour, in good visibility, between sunrise and sunset; or (c) the ship is 1 000 tons or less and is securely anchored or moored. (4) The additional person and the second additional person are not each required, in respect of one of the deck watches in any 24-hour period, to hold the certificate referred to in paragraph (2)(b) or (c) if either the additional person or the second additional person, but not both, is assigned to that deck watch as a rating under training for the purpose of obtaining the certificate. (5) Subject to subsection (6), a second additional person is not required where the ship is more than 1 000 tons and is equipped in accordance with the schedule and the equipment is (a) in good working order; (b) suitably illuminated for night operation; and (c) used in accordance with the ordinary practice of seamen. (6) A second additional person is required on a ship that meets the requirements of subsection (5) where it is not appropriate to use the automatic steering system because prompt helm action may be required as a result of (a) restricted visibility; (b) traffic density; (c) hazardous navigational situations; or (d) the use of the system being prohibited by local by-laws. Qualifications of Deck Watch 41. No person shall act, and no master or offshore installation manager shall permit a person to act, as a member of the deck watch of a ship unless the person is the holder of a certificate appropriate for the class of ship and the area in which the ship operates. Engineering Watches 42. Every ship shall ensure that an engineering watch is maintained in accordance with Parts 2, 3, 3-2, 4, 4-2 and 4-4 of section A-VIII/2 of the STCW Code. 43. (1) Subject to section 44, the engineering watch of a ship shall consist of (a) subject to subsection (2), where the ship has a propulsive power of more than 750 kW, a person in charge of the watch who (i) is the engineer required by sections 30 to 35, or (ii) holds, at a minimum, the following certificate: (A) in the case of a passenger ship, a cargo ship or a tow-boat, a fourth-class engineer certificate, (B) in the case of a motor-driven fishing vessel that has a propulsive power of not more than 2 000 kW, a watchkeeping engineer, motor-driven fishing vessel certificate, or (C) in the case of a fishing vessel that has a propulsive power of more than 2 000 kW, a fourth-class engineer certificate; (b) subject to subsections (3) and (4), where the ship has a propulsive power of more than 750 kW, an engine-room assistant who holds an engine-room rating certificate or an engine-room assistant certificate; and (c) an engine-room rating for each boiler room in which a mechanically fired, coal-burning boiler or a non-automatic, oil-burning boiler is fitted and in use who, where the ship has a propulsive power of more than 750 kW and, subject to subsection (4), holds an engine-room rating certificate or an engine-room assistant certificate. (2) Paragraph (1)(a) does not apply in the case of a ship on which the master acts in the dual capacity of master and engineer in accordance with section 36. (3) Paragraph (1)(b) does not apply in the case of a ship in which the machinery essential to the safe operation of the ship has automatic operational features and safety features that, while in operation, lubricate the machinery from a supply of lubricant and fuel that is sufficient to enable the machinery to operate continuously at full load for a period of not less than 24 hours. (4) The engine-room assistant and the engine-room rating are not each required to hold the certificate referred to in paragraph (1)(b) or (c) if (a) three persons are assigned to the engineering watch; and (b) either the engine-room assistant or the engine-room rating, but not both, is assigned to the engineering watch under training for the purpose of obtaining the certificate. 44. Where a cargo ship or tow-boat is equipped in accordance with Schedule VIII of the Marine Machinery Regulations, it may operate between Canadian ports with periodically unattended machinery spaces and without an engineering watch if (a) the ship (i) has a propulsive power of not more than 1 500 kW and engages on a voyage that does not go beyond a home-trade voyage, Class II, or (ii) has a propulsive power of not more than 2 000 kW and engages on a voyage that does not go beyond an inland voyage or a home-trade voyage, Class IV; and (b) in the case of a cargo ship of 150 tons or less that is not required by these Regulations to have on board an engineer, the remote control and monitoring systems in periodically unattended machinery spaces are inspected at intervals not exceeding 12 months and the inspection certificate is endorsed to confirm the inspection. Ship's Cook 45. Where a ship has on board and employs a cook, the cook shall hold a ship's cook certificate if the ship is (a) 1 000 tons or more; (b) employed in the transportation of cargo or passengers for the purpose of trade; and (c) engaged on a foreign voyage or a home-trade voyage, where the voyage extends south of the parallel of latitude 36 00'N. Minimum Safe Manning Documents 46. (1) This section does not apply in respect of (a) troopships; (b) fishing vessels; (c) sailing vessels; (d) cargo ships, and tugs, of less than 500 tons; or (e) ships engaged on local voyages, inland voyages or minor waters voyages. (2) Every ship engaged on an international voyage shall carry on board a Minimum Safe Manning Document issued by the Department of Transport and containing, in English and French, (a) the following identification information about the ship: (i) its name, (ii) its port of registry, and (iii) its official number; (b) a table showing (i) the number of members of the complement, (ii) the levels of certificates to be held by the members of the complement, and (iii) any conditions or limitations on the certificates referred to in subparagraph (ii); (c) a statement by the Department of Transport that the ship named in the Document is safely crewed when it carries not less than the complement whose members hold the certificates shown in the Document, subject to any conditions or limitations stated on the certificates; (d) a statement as to any conditions or limitations on the validity of the Document by reference to particulars of the ship and the nature of the service in which it is employed; and (e) the date of issue and the expiry date, if any, of the Document together with a signature on behalf of, and the seal of, the Department of Transport. Division 6 MODUs That Are Not Self-propelled and Self-propelled MODUs That Are Stationary and Engaged in Drilling I Crewing Regulations (SOR/97-390) - Canada Shipping Regulations.