Instructions and forms
To apply for a Canadian endorsement, please download and follow the instructions contained within the following Transport Canada forms:
- Application for a Canadian Endorsement (Form #82-0786); and
- Declaration from an Authorized Representative (Form #82-0787).
Supporting documents to submit
- Application for a Canadian Endorsement form completed and signed by the foreign seafarer.
- Declaration of the Authorized Representative form completed and signed by the authorized representative of a Canadian-flagged vessel who intends to employ the seafarer. This should include:
- the Labour market impact assessment (LMIA) number; or
- documents, such as a work permit, that prove the foreign seafarer meets the requirements to work in Canada.
- Valid medical certificate issued either by Canada or by a state whim whom Canada has a reciprocal arrangement.
- Evidence of sufficient knowledge of one of the official languages of Canada.
- Evidence of sufficient knowledge of Canadian maritime laws.
- Copy of the Certificate of Competency and, if applicable, the STCW endorsement (all pages) to be endorsed;
- Copy of the Certificates of Proficiency to be endorsed, if required (all pages).
- Proof that the seafarer has completed the required Marine Emergency Duties (MED) or refresher training courses.
- Any pertinent training certificates that the seafarer holds.
- Valid foreign passport.
- Passport-sized photo, taken within the last six (6) months.