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Financial assistance program for the professional development of seafarers
Support for professional development training of Quebec seafarers
Offered by Official source: transports.gouv.qc.ca
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
Overview
This financial assistance program supports professional development training for Quebec seafarers to obtain or upgrade navigation and engineering officer certifications. It partially funds upgrading courses to help address labour shortages and skills needs in the maritime sector.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Seafarers residing in Quebec.
- Maritime workers seeking navigation or engineering officer certification.
Eligible expenses
- Partial financing of professional development courses for seafarers.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Activities funded
- Participation in professional development courses to obtain a first navigation or engineering officer certificate.
- Training to obtain a senior officer certificate.
- Upgrading courses to update and enhance existing maritime skills and knowledge.
Additional information
- The program has been supporting the training of Quebec seafarers since 2002.
- It is implemented in partnership with stakeholders from the maritime sector.
- The measure aims to address recruitment, training and upskilling challenges in the maritime workforce.
- The program targets difficulties in attracting, retaining and advancing qualified seafaring personnel.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance program for the professional development of seafarers Program
What is the Financial assistance program for the professional development of seafarers?
This financial assistance program supports professional development training for Quebec seafarers to obtain or upgrade navigation and engineering officer certifications. It partially funds upgrading courses to help address labour shortages and skills needs in the maritime sector.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance program for the professional development of seafarers program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance program for the professional development of seafarers program, you must:
Quebec seafarers seeking recognized upgrading training.
Training linked to officer certification or skills updating.
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance program for the professional development of seafarers?
Partial financing of professional development courses for seafarers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance program for the professional development of seafarers?
You can contact Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec.
Where is the Financial assistance program for the professional development of seafarers available?
The Financial assistance program for the professional development of seafarers program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance program for the professional development of seafarers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance program for the professional development of seafarers is a Grant and Funding