Marine Engineering & Marine Navigation

Code of safe working practices for merchant seafarers (COSWP) 2024, outlines the updates reflected following the 2023 annual review.

This code of practice aims at improving safety at sea by providing guidelines to evaluate the special risks of bulk cargoes such as oil, gas and chemicals and the hazards relating to roll-on/roll-off vessels, ferries and container ships.

Provides strategic information and perspectives to North American industry and government on pollution prevention and waste management

Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Regulations under the Canada Labour Code.

SOLAS 1974: Brief History - List of amendments to date and where to find them.
You can also find SOLAS in the database Regs4Ships.

To provide seafarer who is designated to provide medical first aid or to take charge of medical care on board a vessel with an understanding of the tasks, duties and responsibilities associated with the designation. To provide, through approved shore-based courses, the level of knowledge, which enables the designated seafarer to take immediate action in case of accident or illness likely to occur on board vessels.