Marine navigation officers are responsible for the safety of their vessel, their crew and the environment. They pilot and follow routes from charts while taking depth, weather conditions and traffic into account. They are also responsible for radio communications.
This program prepares you for a career as a marine navigation officer aboard a Canadian Coast Guard vessel. Officer cadets studying marine navigation learn about ship behaviour due to internal and external factors such as weather and ice conditions. You'll also learn about: radar, signals, icebreaking, maritime security, aids to navigation, and cargo and stowage. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade11 Chemistry
- Grade12 Physics
- Grade12 Mathematics
- Grade12 English or Grade12 Français
In order to qualify to admission in the Canadian Coast Guard Officer Training Program, at a minimum you must have successfully complete a high school diploma by June 30. To be eligible for the Canadian Coast Guard Officer Training Program you must:
- Fulfill all the educational requirements in math, physics, chemistry and English/French
- Meet a medical standard required for seagoing personnel, including vision and hearing standards
- Be willing to take training in respiratory protection and wear a breathing apparatus which maintains a non-leaking face piece-to-skin seal
- Have a valid Canadian Passport upon joining
- Be able to pass a criminal record check and government security clearance at the reliability and secret levels
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.