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The Marine Training Centre provides courses for all levels of Transport Canada Certification. Courses are offered on a continuous intake/exit basis, September through May.

Areas of Competency

Transport Canada / Industry Canada Certificates

• Master Mariner
• Master, Intermediate, Voyage and Master, Local Voyage
• First Mate, Intermediate Voyage and First Mate, Local Voyage
• Watchkeeping Mate Ship and Restricted Watchkeeping Mate Ship
• Master, Ship of not more than 350 tons gross tonnage or Tug, Local Voyage
• Master, Limited
• First Mate, Limited
• Fishing Master First Class, Second Class, Third Class and Fourth Class
• Simulated Electronic Navigation I and II
• ECDIS
• ARPA
• MED A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, C and D
• Bridge Resource Management
• GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems)
• ROCMC (Radio Operators Certificate Maritime Commercial)
• Watchkeeping Rating/Bridge Watchman Certificate

Graduate Opportunities

• Marine companies (e.g., coastal, ocean and ferry)
• Marine construction and offshore oil and gas
• Government agencies
• Marine consultants
• Teaching

Program Operation

Students progress through theory and practical courses to be certified for Transport Canada examinations.

Admission Requirements

• Transport Canada-approved sea time
• Pass a colour blindness test
• Pass a Transport Canada medical examination
• Must be 18 years of age
• Applicants are asked to outline previous work experience on the back of the application form

For more information on this and other marine training programs, contact:

Steve MacFarlane, Master Mariner
Holland College Marine Training Centre
100 Water Street, Summerside, PE
Canada, C1N 1A9