Commanding a commercial vessel (charter yacht, tour boat, water taxi) needs a Transport Canada certificate of competency. The entry certificate for small vessels is Master, Limited (<60 GT); larger yachts need higher certificates.
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| Summary | Commanding a commercial vessel (charter yacht, tour boat, water taxi) needs a Transport Canada certificate of competency. The entry certificate for small vessels is Master, Limited (<60 GT); larger yachts need higher certificates. | source |
| Issuing body · Url | Official page | source |
| Credential | REQUIRED: Transport Canada certificate of competency (e.g., Master, Limited <60 GT; Master 150 GT Domestic for larger) | source |
| Licence status | required | source |
| Requirements | Master, Limited <60 GT: 2 months deck sea service on similar vessels (or 1 month approved on-board training); MED (basic safety or small passenger vessel safety); marine basic first aid; radio operator certificate if VHF fitted; TP 2293 exams | source |
| Larger | Master, Limited ≥60 GT: hold e.g. Master 150 GT Domestic or Watchkeeping Mate; 3-12 months sea service; MED; SEN Limited if radar | source |
| Pay | Deck officers, water transport (NOC 72602), B.C.: low $23.50/hr, median $42.00/hr, high $60.50/hr (WorkBC career profile) | source |
REQUIRED: Transport Canada certificate of competency (e.g., Master, Limited <60 GT; Master 150 GT Domestic for larger)
Transport Canada Marine Safety.
Deck officers, water transport (NOC 72602), B.C.: low $23.50/hr, median $42.00/hr, high $60.50/hr (WorkBC career profile)
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