Marine Personnel Regulations — 169
169 (1) A master or mate applying for an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Type Rating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2. TABLE Item Column 1 Column 2 Requirements Specifications 1 Hold a certificate A Master or Mate certificate valid for the ACV and the route as specified in Part 2. 2 Experience (a) To obtain a restricted certificate valid for use on board an ACV only between sunrise and sunset, in good visibility and in non-icing conditions, (i) in the case of an ACV of more than 10 000 kg all up weight, at least 100 hours of training in control of one or more ACVs of the same type as the ACV in respect of which the certificate is sought, or (ii) in the case of an ACV of 10 000 kg or less all up weight, at least 25 hours of training in control of one or more ACVs of the same type as the ACV in respect of which the certificate is sought; (b) to obtain a certificate valid for use on board an ACV between sunset and sunrise and in limited visibility, the experience required by paragraph (a) and at least 50 hours of radar pilotage; and (c) to obtain a certificate valid for use on board an ACV in icing conditions, the experience required by paragraph (a) and at least 25 hours of training in control of one or more ACVs while in icing conditions. 3 Testimonial to be provided to the examiner Training testimonial with respect to a training course for the person in command given by the manufacturer of the ACV in respect of which the certificate is sought or by an agent of the authorized representative of the ACV if that agent has been trained by the manufacturer. 4 Pass examinations After meeting the other requirements of this table, (a) a written examination on general knowledge of air cushion vessels; and (b) the examination set out in section 18.3.3 of the HSC Code. (2) A master or mate applying for renewal of an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Type Rating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2. TABLE Item Column 1 Column 2 Requirements Specifications 1 Experience Testimonial of service as a master or mate on one or more ACVs of the same type as the ACV in respect of which the renewal is sought, for at least (a) 100 hours within the 24 months before the application date for renewal; or (b) 25 hours of training in the 12 months before the application date for renewal. 2 Pass an examination The examination set out in section 18.3.3 of the HSC Code if the applicant has not acquired the experience set out in item 1. (3) An engineer applying for an Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Type Rating certificate shall meet the requirements set out in column 1 of the table to this subsection and the corresponding specifications set out in column 2. TABLE Item Column 1 Column 2 Requirements Specifications 1 Hold a certificate Air Cushion Vehicle (ACV) Engineer, Class I or Class II. 2 Experience Testimonial of the following service as assistant engineer on one or more ACVs of the same type as the ACV in respect of which the certificate is sought: (a) in the case of an ACV of more than 10 000 kg all up weight, the maintenance required in respect of at least 100 operating hours; or (b) in the case of an ACV of up to 10 000 kg all up weight, the maintenance required in respect of at least 25 operating hours. 3 Testimonial to be provided to the examiner Training testimonial with respect to a training course for engineers given by the manufacturer of the ACV to which the certificate of competency relates or by an agent of the authorized representative of the ACV if that agent has been trained by the manufacturer. 4 Pass an examination Oral examination or, if available, a written examination, followed by a practical examination regarding the type of ACV in respect of which the certificate is sought, after meeting the other requirements of this table. (4)