Maritime Ed

The Fishing Master, Third Class Certificate of Competency Candidate must be at least 18 years of age on the day on which they receive the Fishing Master, Third Class Certificate of Competency and, after have reached 16 years of age, acquire the following sea service performing deck duties on one or more vessels of at least 25 gross tonnage while the vessels are engaged on voyages other than Sheltered Waters Voyages:

1. At least 24 months, which may include up to 12 months from an approved training program, if the applicant has successfully completed that program; or
2. At least 12 months while holding a Fishing Master, Fourth Class Certificate.

Provide the following Certificates to the Examiner:

1. Marine Emergency Duties with Respect to Basic Safety (MED A1) Training Certificate;
2. GMDSS Radio Operator Certificate - Marine Commercial;
3. Simulated Electronic Navigation, Limited Training Certificate; and
4. Marine Advanced First Aid.

The Candidate must pass the following Examinations.

1. Communications, Level 1;
2. Chartwork and Pilotage, Level 2;
3. Meteorology, Level 1;
4. Ship Construction and Stability, Level 2;
5. General Ship Knowledge, Level 1;
6. Navigation Safety, Level 1; and
7. An oral examination on General Seamanship, after meeting all the requirements above.