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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 Knowledge of the characteristics of the various weather systems.

9 Magnetic and gyro‑compasses
9.1 Care and use of compasses and associated equipment.

10 Radiotelephony and visual signalling
.1 Ability to transmit and receive messages by Morse light.
.2 Ability to use the International Code of Signals.
.3 Knowledge of procedures used in radiotelephone communications and ability to use radiotelephone equipment, in particular with respect to distress, urgency, safety and navigational messages.
.4 Knowledge of the adverse effect of misuse of radiotelephone equipment.

11 Fire prevention and fire-fighting appliances
.1 Knowledge of classes and chemistry of fire.
.2 Knowledge of fire‑fighting systems and procedures.
.3 Attendance at an approved fire‑fighting course.

12 Life‑saving
Ability to direct abandon ship drills and knowledge of the operations of life‑saving appliances and their equipment, including portable radio apparatus. Survival at sea techniques including attendance at an approved survival at sea course.

13 Emergency procedures and safe working practices for fishermen
Knowledge of the items listed in the appropriate sections of the FAO/ILO/IMO Code of Safety for Fishermen and Fishing Vessels, part A, and in chapter VIII of the Annex to the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels, 1977.

14 Fishing vessels manoeuvring and handling
Basic knowledge of manoeuvring and handling a fishing vessel, including the following:
.1 berthing, unberthing, anchoring and manoeuvring alongside other vessels at sea;
.2 manoeuvring during fishing operations with special regard to factors which could adversely affect the vessel's safety during such operations;
.3 effects of wind and tide/current on ship handling;
.4 manoeuvring in shallow water;
.5 management of fishing vessels in heavy weather;
.6 rescuing persons and assisting a ship or aircraft in distress;
.7 towing and being towed;
.8 man overboard procedure;
.9 where applicable, practical measures to be taken when navigating in ice or in conditions of ice accretion on board the vessel.

15 Fishing vessels construction
General knowledge of the principal structural members of a vessel.

16 Vessel stability
Knowledge of factors affecting stability and the use of stability information.

17 Catch handling and stowage
Knowledge of safe handling and stowage of catch and the effect of these factors on the safety of the vessel.

18 English language
Adequate knowledge of the English language enabling the officer to use charts and other nautical publications, to understand meteorological information and messages concerning ship's safety and operation. Ability to understand and use the IMO Standard Marine Navigational Vocabulary.

19 Medical aid
Knowledge of first aid