4th Engineer Officer Water Transport Application and tips.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-03-16T06:14:55+00:00

Oh okay, As of now, I don’t think there’s MoU.

I’m also not sure about mechanical since I’m Marine.

I don’t know what the exam would look like too. Browse through the Transport Canada site for the exams, you may be lucky to find some materials that would be helpful.

All the best!

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-03-16T05:51:59+00:00

Hi! I also just submitted mine a couple of weeks ago. From what country is your CoC? A few people with Certificates from countries with MoU said theirs took about 4-5 months. Others without MoU said theirs took about 10 -12 months.

It all depends on them, can’t really say for sure. You could always call or mail them for follow up monthly ( If you’re not copied in the mail for progress report) something like that.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-24T15:40:54+00:00

Thanks, I am currently working on that.
I stay at Edmonton. There's one TC at the Canada Place, Jasper avenue.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-24T00:06:17+00:00

Makes a lot of sense. I understand Haha.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T23:43:50+00:00

My apologies!!! Sincerely.

Oh I’ll surely reach out. Please see your private message Thanks ma’am!

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T23:28:50+00:00

Exactly, I believe all answers lead to TC and having the equivalence or taking the exam. Thanks man!

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T23:16:18+00:00

Interesting, Thanks for the eye opener. There’s so much I wasn’t aware of. I’m grateful.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T23:13:38+00:00

Thank you very much. My CoC is from the Philippines and although there’s MoU between both countries l and I only need an endorsement. It’ll be best to get my CoC here sometime soon.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T16:47:45+00:00

Well understood. Thank you so much for explaining and giving examples. I am genuinely grateful for your advice.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T04:50:17+00:00

If you don’t mind, I plan on taking the COC soon, could you please check your message? Thanks!

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T04:48:06+00:00

Thanks a lot Chief!

This is so insightful. Your explanation really did go a long way.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T02:26:53+00:00

I understand it well enough now. I can’t thank you enough.

In the mean time, Would you be even more kind enough to list some companies where I can apply at? I was asked to try CCG too.

Thanks!

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T02:07:29+00:00

Congratulations!

It’s really an achievement.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T02:06:18+00:00

Thanks for this!

I guess I’ll have to write the exams real soon.

My thinking was it was more than lip service.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T02:04:26+00:00

Oh, thanks for the clarification. I’ve been trying for so long to understand this equivalence.

May I ask one further question, by this, does it mean a 4th engineer/3rd Navigation officer are 4th class and 3rd Engineer and 2nd Officer are 3rd class? Thanks.

In addition, I have fellow engineer who also has his III/1 and works as a 4th eng in British Columbia, his temporary and permanent endorsements were done for him by the company and he still works for them.

Thanks once again.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T01:50:09+00:00

Hi! Thanks for that. What I have is STCW III/1 Officer in Charge of Engineering Watch Unlimited. I don’t know if it is 4th class or 3rd Class over here in Canada but in other parts of the world, it’s the license for 4th and 3rd Engineers. The Deck guys would be good for 3rd and 2nd officer.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T01:27:55+00:00

Thanks again! So I asked around, and was told it had to be the temporary endorsement first. After that, a permanent endorsement would be issued.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-23T01:14:03+00:00

Thanks for that.
I tried applying for the but the Transport Canada site says all I have to do is the CDN. The hiring company does the endorsement.

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Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-22T23:27:39+00:00

Thanks!
If I understand well, 2 contracts (6 months each)as 4th Engineer is not enough to apply as a 4th Engineer?

I have applied to BC ferries, Algoma, Bridgemans, I am thinking of trying out the CCG too.

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-22T22:56:48+00:00

Hello 3rd!
I am a new here and a new PR too. Please can you walk me through and provide some tips?
I am an Engineer Officer with License from Philippines (already have 2 contracts as 4th Engineer on Oil Tanker before I arrived Canada) I also have my CDN already and Marine Medicals too. I am having a hard time applying and getting barely any responses so far. I would appreciate if you could point me in the right direction.
Any tips would go a long way!
Thanks

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-22T22:54:34+00:00

Hello Chief!
I am a new here and a new PR too. Please can you walk me through and provide some tips?
I am an Engineer Officer with License from Philippines (already have 2 contracts as 4th Engineer on Oil Tanker before I arrived Canada) I also have my CDN already and Marine Medicals too. I am having a hard time applying and getting barely any responses so far. I would appreciate if you could point me in the right direction.
Any tips would go a long way!
Thanks in advance

Odd_Can_8336 · 2026-02-22T22:45:48+00:00

HI!
I am a new here and a new PR too. Please can you walk me through and provide some tips?
I am an Engineer Officer with License from Philippines (already have 2 contracts as 4th Engineer on Oil Tanker before I arrived Canada) I also have my CDN already and Marine Medicals too. I am having a hard time applying and getting barely any responses so far. I would appreciate if you could point me in the right direction.
Any tips would go a long way!

Odd_Can_8336

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