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to perform the duties or functions mentioned in Schedule 1 for a regulated Australian vessel that is a yacht:
(a) if the person is to perform the duties or functions mentioned in Schedule 1 for a grade of certificate — a seafarer certificate of that grade that is mentioned in Schedule 1; or
(b) a seafarer certificate of a grade mentioned in Schedule 1 of Marine Order 71 (Masters and deck officers) 2023 that permits the holder to perform the duties or functions.
Note   A certificate of recognition is a kind of seafarer certificate — see subsection 7(2) of Marine Order 70 (Seafarer certification) 2014.

8 Endorsements of certificates
       (1) A person who holds a master or deck officer — yachts certificate of competency and performs on a sailing vessel master duties or functions for the grade of certificate must also hold a sailing vessel endorsement of the kind that applies to the vessel.
       (2) A person who holds a seafarer certificate that is a master or deck officer — yachts certificate of competency and performs, on a yacht equipped with ECDIS, duties or functions mentioned in Schedule 1 for the grade of certificate must also hold an endorsement of certificate of proficiency as ECDIS trained.
Division 2 Requirements

9 General requirements
        For paragraph 31(1)(b) of the Navigation Act, the criteria for the issue by AMSA to a person of a seafarer certificate as a master or deck officer for yachts are as follows:
(a) the person is familiar enough with the English language that the person can fully understand directions and documents relating to the performance of the duties permitted under the certificate;
(b) the person satisfies the eligibility requirements for the certificate that are mentioned in Schedule 2.

10 Qualifying seagoing service — general requirements
       (1) A qualifying seagoing service eligibility requirement mentioned in Schedule 2 for a certificate must comply with Schedule 3.
       (2) A qualifying seagoing service revalidation requirement mentioned in Schedule 4 for a certificate must comply with Schedule 3.
Note   See also Subdivision 3.1 of Marine Order 70 (Seafarer certification) 2014 for the general rules for the calculation of qualifying seagoing service.

11 Revalidation requirements
        AMSA may revalidate a seafarer certificate as a master or deck officer for yachts or a certificate of recognition of that kind of certificate if satisfied that:
(a) the certificate is not suspended, cancelled or revoked; and
(b) the applicant satisfies the revalidation requirements mentioned in Schedule 4.

Schedule 1 Grades of certificate — permitted duties or functions
(section 7)
Grade of certificate                Permitted duties or functions
Watchkeeper Deck <3000 GT (Yachts)     (a) Watchkeeper deck officer duties or functions on yachts <3000 GT in any operating area
                                    (b) Duties