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NOC 74201 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Water transport deck and engine room crew. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Trades, transport & equipment operators
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Definition
Water transport deck and engine room crew stand watch, operate and maintain deck equipment, perform other deck and bridge duties and assist ship engineer officers to operate, maintain and repair engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment aboard ships or self-propelled vessels. They are employed by marine transportation companies and federal government departments.
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Overview
NOC 74201 classifies water transport deck and engine room crew members who perform a variety of manual duties on board ships and other self-propelled vessels. Classified under TEER 4 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, these individuals are typically employed by marine transportation companies, federal government departments such as the Canadian Coast Guard, and other vessel operators. Key responsibilities include operating and maintaining deck equipment, assisting with cargo handling, standing watch, and performing routine engine room maintenance, cleaning, and painting duties.
To work in Canada under NOC 74201, candidates must meet specific employment requirements established by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Transport Canada. While some secondary school education is generally required, specialized training courses, basic marine first aid, and a valid Marine Medical Certificate are standard prerequisites. Depending on the vessel's size and operating area, crew members may also need specific regulatory certificates, such as Bridge Watch Rating or Engine Room Rating certifications.
From an immigration perspective, candidates in TEER 4 occupations like NOC 74201 may access Canadian permanent residency through specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), and other regional economic pilots.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Commonly confused codes
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Water transport deck and engine room crew is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Water transport deck and engine room crew is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Applicants most often mix up 74201 with 72603 (Engineer officers, water transport), 72602 (Deck officers, water transport). If your real day-to-day duties fit one of those codes better, that mismatch is exactly what an officer flags — double-check before you submit.
Yes — Water transport deck and engine room crew is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.