RDIMS No .: 19667349
Date (Y-M-D) : 2023-08-01
Purpose
This Bulletin extends the validity of certain Passenger Safety Management and Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels) certificates of competency or endorsements issued by Transport Canada.
Scope
This Bulletin applies to:
- seafarers who hold a Passenger Safety Management or Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels) certificate of competency or endorsement (includes an examiner certificate issued under the Marine Personnel Regulations; or certificate issued under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001); and
- Authorized Representatives of Canadian-flagged vessels.
What you need to know
For seafarers required comply with sections 229 or 230 of the Marine Personnel Regulations to hold either an endorsement or certificate related to passenger-carrying vessels, a Passenger Safety Management or Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels) certificate of competency or endorsement that otherwise would have expired on or after August 1, 2023 but before January 1, 2024, is granted an extension of six (6) months extension. There is no requirement to submit an application to obtain this extension.
Despite the extension granted by this Bulletin, if your Passenger Safety Management or Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels) is set to soon expire, we recommend you seek to renew your document 10 business days prior to its expiration, at a Transport Canada office.
Keywords:
1. Passenger Safety Management
2. Specialized Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels)
3. Extension
Questions concerning this Bulletin should be addressed to:
AMSP
Transport Canada
Marine Safety and Security
Tower C, Place de Ville
330 Sparks Street, 11th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Contact us at: Email: marinesafety-securitemaritime@tc.gc.ca or Telephone: 1-855-859-3123 (Toll Free).
