Maritime Ed

Persons who need a Canadian Maritime Document (CMD) or other Transport Canada Marine Safety (TCMS) documents, or who provided identity information (names, date of birth or other) that is not consistent with the information already recorded in the TCMS databank system, must complete an Application for a Candidate Document Number (CDN).

This form must be presented in person to the closest TCMS office, together with documents that will clearly identify the candidate, before a CMD or other TCMS documents may be issued by or on behalf of the Minister.

This means that a Candidate Document Number (CDN) is mandatory for a Marine Training School to issue a Transport Canada Training Certificate.