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Administration. Such examination or examinations should include the material set out in the appendix to this Recommendation. A candidate for examination who holds a valid certificate of competency issued in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 need not be re‑examined in those subjects listed in the appendix which were passed at a higher or equivalent level for issue of the Convention certificate.

Appendix to Annex 3

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATION OF OFFICERS IN CHARGE OF A NAVIGATIONAL WATCH ON FISHING VESSELS OF 24 METRES IN LENGTH AND OVER OPERATING IN UNLIMITED WATERS
1 The syllabus given below is compiled for examination of candidates for certification as officers in charge of a navigational watch on fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over operating in unlimited waters.

2 Celestial navigation
Ability to use a celestial body to determine compass errors.

3 Terrestrial and coastal navigation
3.1 Ability to determine the vessel position by the use of:
.1 landmarks;
.2 aids to navigation, including lighthouses, beacons and buoys;
.3 dead reckoning, taking into account winds, tides, currents and speed by propeller revolutions per minute and by log.
3.2 Thorough knowledge of and ability to use navigational charts and publications such as sailing directions, tide tables, notices to mariners and radio navigational warnings.

4 Radar navigation
4.1 Knowledge of the fundamentals of radar and ability in the operation and use of radar and ability to interpret and analyse information obtained by use of radar including the following:
.1 factors affecting performance and accuracy;
.2 setting up and maintaining displays;
.3 detection of misrepresentation of information, false echoes, sea return, etc.;
.4 range and bearing;
.5 identification of critical echoes;
.6 course and speed of other ships;
.7 time and distance of closest approach of crossing, meeting or overtaking ships;
.8 detecting course and speed changes of other ships;
.9 effect of changes in own vessel's course or speed or both;
.10 application of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972.

5 Watchkeeping
5.1 Demonstrate thorough knowledge of content, application and intent of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, including those Annexes concerned with safe navigation.
5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of the content of the Recommended Basic Principles to be Observed in Keeping a Navigational Watch on Board Fishing Vessels.

6 Electronic systems of position fixing and navigation
6.1 Ability to determine the ship's position by the use of electronic navigational aids to the satisfaction of the Administration.

7 Radio direction‑finders and echo‑sounders
7.1 Ability to operate the equipment and apply the information correctly.

8 Meteorology
8.1 Knowledge of shipborne meteorological instruments and their application.
8.2