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Character Range: 38050–40184

<500 GT (with Chief Mate <3000 GT near‑coastal endorsement); or
                           (B) a foreign certificate AMSA considers at least equivalent; or
                           (ii) at least 24 months qualifying seagoing service which must be served on voyages of at least 24 hours duration, in charge of a navigational watch on vessels ≥500 GT including:
                           (A) at least 6 months served on vessels ≥1500 GT and at least 12 months served in the capacity of Chief Mate or Master; and
                           (B) service while holding a seafarer certificate that is Master <500 GT, Chief Mate <3000 GT, Chief Mate, or Mate <500 GT (with Chief Mate <3000 GT near‑coastal endorsement); and
                          (c) have served on vessels for at least 12 months while holding a seafarer certificate that is Chief Mate <3000 GT, Chief Mate, or Master < 3000 GT; and
                          (d) complete an approved program of study that meets the standards mentioned in STCW Code sections A‑II/1 and A‑II/2 and includes the following:
                           (i) training in advanced fire fighting that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/3;
                           (ii) training in medical care on board ship that complies with STCW Code section A‑VI/4 paragraphs 4 to 6;
                           (iii) security awareness training that complies with STCW Code section A-VI/6 paragraph 4; and
                          (e) 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
                          (f) pass a final assessment.

Schedule 3 Corresponding certificates
     (paragraph 7(2)(c))
Item  Certificate of competency or certificate of recognition issued under Marine Order 3 (Seafarer qualifications) 2004   Corresponding seafarer certificate