Certification Guide for Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Service Providers - TP 15238 E

The International Labour Organization adopted the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC, 2006) in February 2006. The MLC, 2006 requires that seafarers have access to an efficient and well-regulated seafarer recruitment and placement system.

The Marine Personnel Regulations (MPR) require any person operating a seafarer recruitment and placement service in Canada to hold a Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Service (SRPS) Licence issued by Transport Canada (TC).