Get, or renew, safe manning documents online - SSB No.: 22/2020

This bulletin has been replaced by Ship Safety Bulletin No. 31/2022

Purpose

This bulletin is to let you know that you can now apply for, or renew, safe manning documents online.

Scope

This bulletin applies to authorized representatives of Canadian flagged vessels that must obtain a safe manning document.

What you need to know

To get a safe manning document, choose a form from Transport Canada’s forms catalogue, based on the type of vessel.

If you need more than one safe manning document for the same vessel and would like to use a single application, please email SafeManning-EffectifMinimal@tc.gc.ca and ask for a dynamic fillable PDF file. You can use this document to propose crewing levels for different voyage types and, if needed, maximum passengers carried on board.

If you only need to renew an existing safe manning document, please use Form #82-0785.

Type of vessel	Form to use	Submit form to:
SOLAS Convention vessels or vessels equipped with automation, modern technology, alternative arrangements and additional equipment	Form #82-0781	SafeManning-EffectifMinimal@tc.gc.ca
Vessels other than SOLAS Convention vessels	Form #82-0782	Your nearest Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security l Office
Fishing vessels	Form #82-0783	Your nearest Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security Office
Cable ferries that carry fewer than 100 passengers with voyages of less than 1 kilometer	Form #82-0784	Your nearest Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security Office

Keywords

1. Safe Manning Document
2. Authorized Representative
3. Marine Personnel Regulations

Questions concerning this Bulletin should be addressed to:

Contact us at: Email: marinesafety-securitemaritime@tc.gc.ca or Telephone: 1-855-859-3123 (Toll Free).