Transport Canada CoC
Code tc-canada-coc
Transport Canada Marine Certification under TP 2293; STCW-compliant for Canadian seafarers.
- Prerequisites
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- Duration
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- Validity
- 5 years
- Refresher
- every 5 years
- Typical cost
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Where to take this course
Country guides list accredited training centres in the major seafarer-supplying nations:
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Transport Canada CoC: FAQ
- What is the Transport Canada CoC (TC-CANADA-COC) certification?
- Transport Canada Marine Certification under TP 2293; STCW-compliant for Canadian seafarers. Category: National.
- Who needs TC-CANADA-COC?
- TC-CANADA-COC applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. No formal prerequisites are listed in our directory. Without TC-CANADA-COC, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
- Where can I get TC-CANADA-COC?
- TC-CANADA-COC is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.
- How long is TC-CANADA-COC valid?
- 5 years from issue, with a refresher required every 5 years. Plan your revalidation course before the expiry date; lapsed certificates may require re-sitting the full course rather than a refresher, and operators may refuse to extend a contract while a critical certificate is expired.