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following:
                           (i) approved modules that cover monitoring and controlling compliance with legislative requirements, managing a vessel and its crew, manoeuvring and handling a ship in all conditions;
                           (ii) an approved course of basic safety training that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/1 paragraph 2;
                           (iii) training in advanced fire fighting that complies with STCW Code A‑VI/3;
                           (iv) training in medical care on board ship that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/4 paragraphs 4 to 6;
                           (v) security awareness training that complies with STCW Code section A-VI/6 paragraph 4; and
                          (b) hold the following:
                           (i) a certificate of proficiency in survival craft and rescue boats other than fast rescue boats that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/2 paragraphs 1 to 4;
                           (ii) a GMDSS radio operator certificate that complies with STCW Code section A‑IV/2;
                           (iii) a certificate of medical fitness; and
                          (c) have passed a final assessment.

                          2.  The person must also satisfy either of the following options:
                          Option 1

                          The person must:
                          (a) hold or have held either:
                           (i) an unrestricted Master <45 m NC certificate of competency or other certificate considered at least equivalent by AMSA; or
                           (ii) a Mate <500 GT seafarer certificate; and
                          (b) have completed at least 36 months qualifying seagoing service as an officer in charge of a navigational watch on vessels of ≥24 m that:
                           (i) was served on voyages while holding any of the following for at least 12 months:
                           (A) a certificate mentioned in paragraph (a);
                           (B) an unrestricted Master <24 m NC certificate of competency, or a seafarer certificate that is Watchkeeper Deck <500 GT, or Mate <500GT;
                           (C) other certificate AMSA considers to be at least equivalent; and
                           (ii) was served for at least 24 months on voyages of at least 24 hours duration.
                          Option 2
                          The person must have completed at least 24 months qualifying seagoing service in charge of a navigational watch on vessels ≥24 m that:
                          (a) was served as Chief Mate or Master for at least 12 months; and
                          (b) was served while holding any of the following:
                           (i) a seafarer certificate as Mate <500 GT (with Chief Mate <3000 GT near‑coastal endorsement);
                           (ii) other certificate AMSA considers to be at least equivalent; and
                          (c) was served for at least 16 months on voyages of at least 24 hours duration.
Chief Mate                1. The person must:
                          (a) either:
                           (i) hold or have held a seafarer certificate that is Watchkeeper Deck, Chief Mate <3000 GT, Master <3000 GT, or Master <500 GT; or
                           (ii) hold a foreign certificate AMSA considers at least equivalent; and
                          Note   For the definition of foreign certificate see section 4.
                          (b) have completed at least 12 months qualifying seagoing service in charge of