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Financial assistance program for the professional development of seafarers
Last Update: March 12, 2026
Canada
Support for professional development training of Quebec seafarers
Grant and Funding
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
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
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.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a seafarer from Quebec seeking professional development training.
- The training must relate to obtaining a first navigation or engineering officer certificate, a senior officer certificate, or updating existing skills and knowledge.
- The course must be a recognized upgrading program delivered in collaboration with approved maritime training partners.
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
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.
