Requirements for the grant of a certificate of competency

The Ports Commissioner may grant– (a) a Certificate of Competency for Masters’ Apprentice, if the applicant– (i) is at least 17 years old; (ii) is under the supervision of a master who holds a valid certificate of 82 competency for Masters, other than a of for (iii) has completed the course of study and passed the prescribed written and practical examinations for the Apprenticeship; and (iv) will operate only within internal waters; (b) a Certificate of Competency for Masters (Grade 3) if the applicant– (i) is at least 18 years old; (ii) has completed the course of study and passed the prescribed written and practical examinations for Certificate of Competency for Masters (Grade 3); and (iii) held a Certificate of Competency for Masters’ Apprentice for at least six months and has completed a course of twenty hours of practical instructions under a Master; (c) a Certificate of Competency for Masters (Grade 2) if the applicant– (i) is at least 18 years and six months old; (ii) has completed the course of study and passed the prescribed written and practical examinations for Certificate of Competency for Masters (Grade 2); and 83 (iii) held a Certificate of Competency for Masters (Grade 3) for at least 6 months; (d) a Certificate of Competency for Masters (Grade 1) if the applicant– (i) is at least 21 years old; (ii) has completed the course of study and passed the prescribed written and practical examinations for Certificate of Competency Grade 1; and (iii) held a Certificate of Competency for Masters (Grade 2) for at least 12 months; (e) a Certificate of Competency for Engineers if the applicant– (i) is at least 18 years old; (ii) has successfully completed a course of study, approved by the Ports Commissioner, on the operation, maintenance and repairs of engines, which shall include examination of the applicant’s knowledge of marine and outboard engines, propulsion systems and safe working practices; and (iii) has passed the examination for of for Engineers; and 84 (f) a Certificate of Competency for Mates if the applicant– (i) is at least 17 years old; and (ii) presents proof of successful completion of approved courses of study which shall include boat handling, basic sea survival, emergency response including elementary first aid and basic firefighting, and personal safety.